Citylife in Lichfield December 2018 by Citylife In Lichfield

Inside... December 2018

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Welcome to CITYLIFE in Lichfield, a monthly magazine bringing you our pick of the city’s news, events and stories. Each month CITYLIFE in Lichfield is delivered to 18,000 businesses and homes in Lichfield, Kings Bromley, Fradley, Alrewas, Whittington, Stonnall, Shenstone, Little Aston, Hammerwich, Burntwood and Longdon, completely free of charge; bringing you the best that the city 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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16 Christmas in Lichfield Through the Years By Jono Oates

20 Lichfield Remembers Remembrance Sunday in Pictures

28 Perfect Christmas Gifts for Her We've got Christmas all wrapped up 38 Christmas Tips for Festive Fare By Simon Smith 40 The Month in Pictures Our round-up of the month

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Tippers Christmas Market

On 24th November, Santa and his sleigh and over 20 stallholders attended Tippers Christmas Market, making this a very special festive event. Tippers' staff added to the festive spirit in a variety of colourful Christmas jumpers, and chef, Simon Smith, demonstrated the creation of Christmas dishes to an appreciative audience. The well-attended event raised ÂŁ387 for St Giles.

Reflections of the Titanic By Richard Winterton

A mirror belonging to the captain of the ill-fated liner the Titanic is expected to fetch thousands when it goes up for auction in Lichfield this December. Captain Edward John Smith, from Stoke-on-Trent, went down with his ship after the gigantic vessel was hit by an iceberg during its maiden voyage shortly before midnight on April 14th 1912. The silver-framed easel mirror, which sat on Captain Smith’s dressing table at home, features in Richard Winterton Auctioneers’ Fine and Decorative Arts Sale at The Lichfield Auction Centre on December 12th.

Included with the mirror is a small brown envelope containing a handwritten note explaining the item’s provenance. After his death, Captain Smith’s housekeeper Ethelwynne was invited to choose any one item of his property as a keepsake and in lieu of wages. The letter, which was penned by Ethelwynne’s sister-in-law Hilda explains that the housekeeper chose the silver mirror. The note (addressed to someone called Ida) then chillingly adds: ‘She [Ethelwynne] always spooked me when she said that at times she could still see Captain Smith’s face in it on the anniversary of when the Titanic was sunk.’ The last time John Smith saw his own noble,

bearded visage before leaving home to take the helm of the Titanic was possibly in this very mirror. Even with one’s feet firmly on land and in the sunshine of a clear afternoon, there is something otherworldly about seeing your own reflection in such an object. Captain Smith must have surveyed his own image in this mirror countless times and the legend that his face can still be seen in it on each anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking is as compelling as it is chilling! Whoever buys this in December will have it in good time to test that legend for themselves on the 107th anniversary next April. Interest in the Titanic is as strong as ever. This mirror could fetch well in excess of £10,000 at auction. A statue of Smith was unveiled in Lichfield’s Beacon Park in July 1914. Lichfield was chosen as the location due to the city’s status as the centre of Staffordshire’s diocese.

The mirror is one of many impressive lots in Richard Winterton Auctioneers’ Fine & Decorative Arts Sale on December 12th. Dubbed “a sale in a generation”, the event at The Lichfield Auction Centre, Wood End Lane, Fradley Park, will feature a stunning collection of jewellery, gemstones, antique silver, pictures and furniture.

Viewing is on Saturday, December 8th from 9.30am-noon; Tuesday, December 11th from 10am-6pm and on the day of sale from 8.30am. The auction starts at noon.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers carries out free general valuations every Tuesday from 9.30am4pm.

A Fresh Look at Remembrance Day at Darwin Court History

obert Sharpe has just published Drawn to the Light: A History of a Dark Time. It aims to provide a fresh update on the early history of the Christian church, with particular reference to Mercia and Lichfield, bringing together new thinking and archaeological discoveries to explain how the early saints struggled to spread their faith in the face of Roman suppression, pagan alternatives, scheming kings and Viking rampage. The book is aimed at those who love history, teachers who have to explain local history and visitors who simply wants to know more. It provides some answers to help understand the events that led to the eventual establishment of Christendom in England after a thousand years and helps to answer such questions as why Lichfield became an important Christian settlement, how the Saxons built the early church and which kings and bishops, especially Chad, nurtured its growth. Drawn to the Light costs £15.95 and is published by Brewin Books (www.brewinbooks.com).

Christmas at the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

scape the festive rush and visit the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum this December, where a range of events are on offer to suit all ages and interests. For children, the enigmatic Professor Custard

he Remembrance Day display at Darwin Court Care Home this year featured an eight-foot ‘waterfall’ of poppies that were knitted or crocheted by residents, relatives, staff and members of the local community. Residents, visitors and local schoolchildren were also involved in colouring and painting more poppies, which were also put on display in the entrance hall. The remembrance events began on Friday 9th November with a visit from Year Four pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School, who entertained residents with song, verse and a re-enactment of Christmas in the trenches during World War I. The regular Remembrance Service was held on Saturday 10th, conducted by Reverend Linda Collins of St Michael’s Church and Sergeant Fayle of the Mercian Regiment. There were readings by residents Suz Neill and Sybil Mountford, and Bob Halls from The Bridge Centre, followed by nurse Rachel Knight playing the Last Post and Reveille. On Sunday afternoon the home held an indoor street party with a good old-fashioned singalong, and finally, on Monday 12th wreaths were laid in Lichfield’s Memorial Garden.

will be leading a Toy Workshop session on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December at 2pm. Make a bag of traditional toys and decorations to take home in this fun hands-on session. Tickets for the workshops cost £4 and children must be accompanied by an adult. On Monday 17th December, the popular Lichfield Storytellers will be returning to the Museum for a Wintry Indoor Storywalk. This event provides a very different way to visit the famous building. Talented storytellers will be in four rooms, from the cellar kitchen to the former servant rooms in the attic, each with a different traditional folk tale sparkling with winter frost and glowing with

fireside warmth. Tickets for the Storywalk cost £6 each. To book either event call 01543 264 972, email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk or pop in to the Museum reception, on the corner of the Market Square. The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum is open daily from 11.00am–3.30pm (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day) and standard entry is free of charge. The Johnson family bookshop is a great place to find a unique Christmas gift, with a wide range of titles as well as a selection of gifts and souvenirs, including locally made ceramics.

Christmas Past and Christmas Future

n July this year I was sitting at my Mum’s kitchen table, drinking coffee and catching up on family news, when she placed a handful of Christmas decorations in my hands and asked if I’d like to keep them. It was odd to be looking at wessel cups and glass baubles on a blazing summer day, but they were really rather special. One was Victorian, and the rest were made no later than the 1930s. One thing they all had in common was that they were small and much less extravagant than the decorations we buy now. These little glittering things were each a potent metaphor for Christmasses past when we all had so much less.

By Joss Musgrove Knibb

Every year I hear people talking about how modern life and its excesses have ruined Christmas, but is this true? It’s natural to think back to your own youth, and to see the past as a better place than where we are now. I know that I look back to the 1970s and think that we got life just about right then. We all do this, look back to childhoods where we had no responsibilities and very few cares and think that the old world was better than this new one, ignoring the fact that Mum and Dad were worrying about bills and work and life, but quite rightly kept it to themselves. To us all was well. Of course, the truth is that in 40 years time today’s tiddlers will be thinking that if only we could get back to 2018, life could be lived properly again, the way it should be. Change is inevitable, and the news bombards us with stories of death and disaster. One of the advantages of middle age is recognising these stories as just that - cleverly exaggerated stories. The news

has been telling me we’re all doomed since I can remember. It’s tripe. All shall be well. We humans are clever creatures. Every year we discover new planets, cure more diseases and find ways to help the natural world that our very cleverness has put at risk. Our natural instinct is to help each other, don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise. So, this Christmas I’d like to wish you and yours a very merry time, full of peace and happiness. The children being born now are going to do great things, and it’s going to be my privilege, if I’m lucky, to watch them do it. In the words of the medieval writer Julian of Norwich, ‘All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well’. It’s 600 years since she wrote that and no one has ever put it better, so some things, a very few, were better in the past. Merry Christmas all. Joss, editor, Citylife magazines.

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The Gift that Sparked a Winter Windfall By Adrian Rathbone of Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers A vintage car found in a box of toys donated to a charity shop sold for well over its estimate at auction to net St Giles Hospice a winter windfall. The 1920s tinplate chauffeur-driven clockwork car with electric lights was given to a shop run by St Giles Hospice, which offers care to families across the Midlands through its facilities in Lichfield, Walsall and Sutton Coldfield. St Giles is supported by Hansons Auctioneers, so they asked us for advice on the stylish collectable that had come their way. It’s a lovely car. I placed it in our Autumn Fine Art Sale at Staffordshire’s Bishton Hall, and was delighted to see it sweep past its £100–£150 estimate to reach £600 – six times its low estimate. We’re very proud to support St Giles and nothing pleases us more than seeing an item excel at auction for a good cause. Tracey Kelly, who manages St Giles’ eBay account, commented: ‘We’re absolutely delighted at the fantastic result at auction for the car. Our shop manager spotted it and sent it to our eBay team, who had a chat with the experts at Hansons and agreed to submit it for auction’. Hansons offers free valuations, with donations invited for St Giles Hospice, at the Hedgehog Inn, Stafford Road, Lichfield, WS13 8JB, every Monday from 10.30am–12.30pm. To find out more, please call Carol Jones on 07802 839915. For details about future auctions or valuation events, visit www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk

Bishton Hall

This 1920s tinplate car

Images courtesy of Hansons.

Christmas in Lichfield Through the Years

ere our Features Writer, Jono Oates, takes a look at Christmas in Lichfield through the years, from the plum puddings given to the poor in the Victorian Workhouse to the Christmas Festivals of the 1990s. In 1884 the inmates of the Union Workhouse on Greenhill celebrated Christmas with a liberal supply of roast beef and plum pudding, with each adult being given a pint of beer or stout. All the men received an ounce of tobacco and a wooden pipe, while every woman received a packet of tea and a pound of sugar! December 1918 saw the first Christmas after four years of war and hardship at home and abroad. Lichfield Post Office handled thousands of military letters as well as the usual festive cards and presents,

By Jono Oates

and staff worked throughout the night of Christmas Eve to ensure everything was delivered in time. At the David Garrick Theatre on Bore Street (now the Wilko’s store) the Christmas pantomime of 1951 was ‘Alice in Wonderland’. The lead role of Alice was taken by the actress Hilda Braid, who later starred as Nana Moon in BBC’s EastEnders. The children of soldiers serving in the 6th Battalion North Staffordshire (Territorials) Regiment enjoyed a jolly children’s party at the Drill Hall in 1948, 250 of them settling down to an afternoon tea whilst being entertained by Mr H. Cope (a ventriloquist), the Misses Smith (tap dancers) and Mr Howard (an illusionist). Father Christmas (Major Tapling), arrived

on the back of a large wooden swan and handed out gifts to the children, also giving them a threepenny-bit each. Two town criers gave the Christmas Street Fayre a noisy start in 1995, with Lichfield’s Lonzo Atkin being joined by the Penkridge crier, Bevan Craddock. The Sealed Knot Society marched through the city, a traditional pig roast took place on the Market Square and the St Mary’s Centre offered spire climbs. Today, Christmas in Lichfield is still celebrated in a fine, traditional and generous fashion – and long may it continue to do so! Sources: The British Newspaper Archive

Businesses Spread Panto Fun

isiting the pantomime at Christmas is a festive tradition, and the Lichfield Garrick Theatre is seeking to make sure as many families as possible can enjoy the magic of pantomime. The pantomime is attended by over 30,000 people each year, but the theatre recognises that not everyone is in a position to attend by their own means, so it is working with businesses to help families who are suffering bereavement, illness or trauma to attend the pantomime. Twenty-six family tickets, sponsored by 13 local businesses, will be distributed by local charities. Matt Clay, Sales & Development Manager at Lichfield Garrick Theatre, who has been working with businesses and charities to coordinate the project said: ‘We are overjoyed at the generosity we have received from local businesses, and the amount of sponsored tickets we have received has exceeded our expectations. On behalf of Lichfield Garrick and the charities distributing the family tickets, I want to extend a huge thank you to the businesses sponsoring the project, and for everyone who has helped us spread the word’. The businesses sponsoring family tickets so far are: The Midland CoOp Group, BluFlame Design, VS Group Holdings, ONENav Ltd, Inn Express, Lichfield BID, The Scales Pub, Colin Lee Opticians, Lichfield Café 2 U, Stagecoach Lichfield, Wenlock Spring Water, Lichfield Winter Wonderland and Cathedral Crepes. Contact Matt Clay on matthew.clay@lichfieldgarrick.com or 01543 412123 for more details.

December Musical Mix

ichfield Arts has a bumper crop of concerts for all music lovers at Lichfield Guildhall this December, kicking off on Wednesday December 12th with The Joliet Blues Band and their show Shake a Tail Feather – a tribute to the music of The Blues Brothers, including all the Blues Brothers’ favourites: Shake a Tailfeather, Everybody Needs Somebody, Gimme Some Lovin and more. Tickets: £14.50. Friday 14th December sees the return of Fred Zeppelin – according to a Kerrang magazine readers poll, the Led Zeppelin tribute act are among the top 10 best live bands to see. Tickets: £12. There’ll be slightly quieter music-making on Saturday 15th December from Knight & Spiers. Peter Knight, violinist and ex-member of folkrock band Steeleye Span, is paired with leading melodeon player and exBellowhead member John Spiers for a show that incorporates delicate improvisation with ground-breaking musicianship. On this December tour, Peter and John will be incorporating some seasonal music gathered from the English tradition and beyond. Tickets: £16. Finally, on Saturday December 22nd, Johnny Coppin presents All On A Winter’s Night. The singer/songwriter presents a rich mix of traditional carols and new songs, together with stories, folklore and superstitions. Tickets: £17.50. For further details and to book tickets, go to www.lichfieldarts.org.uk, call 01543 262223 or visit the Lichfield Arts Box Office in Donegal House on Bore Street. Johnny Coppin

Fred Zeppelin Knight and Spiers

Joliet Blues Band

Breakfast with the Naughty Elves at the Strawberry Cabin Competition 18

Congratulations to C Middleton who gave the correct answer of 'Prancer' and answered the anagram in the November issue.

Lichfield Remembers On 11th November 2018 Lichfield came together to remember the fallen of all wars, and to commemorate the ending of the First World War. We present here this moving occasion in pictures....

Opening of The Courtyard

The Courtyard Fine Art Lounge launched on 17th November and Citylife was there to see them cut the ribbon. The Courtyard, at Number 2a Dam Street offers a fabulous collection of artworks by local and international artists. Ring 01543 416572 for details or see their website: www.thecourtyardfineartlounge.co.uk

The Cathedral Illuminated Returns

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If you do just one thing this Christmas, make sure you see the multi award-winning sound and light show The Cathedral Illuminated: Peace on Earth at Lichfield Cathedral.

‘Outstanding’, ‘Fantastic’, Mind-blowing’ are just some of the thousands of responses from last year’s The Cathedral Illuminated: Star of Wonder, and this year, with its focus on peace at Christmas time, it promises to be even bigger and better. Now in its fourth year, The Cathedral Illuminated is created by Lichfield Cathedral’s own artist in residence, Peter Walker, and composer David Harper working in collaboration as Luxmuralis. It has won the What’s On Readers’ Award for The Best Event in Staffordshire twice with its 10,000 Angels and Star of Wonder. This year takes as its theme Peace on Earth and offers something for the whole family. Cathedral Close itself will be transformed with three stunning visual displays projected onto the West Front, the South East and the Chapter House of the cathedral, as well as a magical winter wonderland walkway experience. Refreshments and toilets are available here. After the external light shows, you are invited inside the cathedral, where the interior is fully adorned and you can find 20,000 doves in flight high up in the nave. These have all been made by local Staffordshire schoolchildren, who were invited to decorate them with their own messages of peace. Further inside the cathedral you can hear live readings of the nativity story. Space is set aside for reflection and the lighting of candles, and you can walk through this year’s Christmas Tree Festival. Each tree is sponsored and decorated by local charities, businesses, schools and other organisations. You have the opportunity to vote for your favourite. There will also be a chance to buy Christmas presents at the Cathedral Gift Shop inside the cathedral. Artist in residence Peter Walker says: ‘Every year we try and bring something new to the illuminations, and for 2018 it is bigger and better. It is fantastic that this has become a tradition, not just for many local families, but for those who come from further afield and make The Cathedral Illuminated part of their family Christmas experience. We look forward to welcoming everyone this Christmas to Lichfield Cathedral’. The Cathedral Illuminated opens to the public on Monday 17th December. It runs for five days (17th, 18th, 20th, 21st and 22nd December (no show on 19th December). Timed entry for the show is every 15 minutes. Expect the event to take an hour. It is not in one location and will involve a short walk and some standing. It is fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. Tickets are now on sale at £6 per adult, £4 per child (under 16) and £15 per family tickets (two adults/two children) in advance and £7.50 for all tickets on the night (subject to availability). Children under three are free. Entry is from Dam Street only.

Could you Change a Greyhound’s Life?

dopting one dog won’t change the world, but the world would surely change for that one dog. The Greyhound Trust Hall Green have 40 dogs in their two rehoming centres: Watford Gap Kennels near Shenstone, and Broadmarsh Kennels near Stourbridge. The Trust does vital work in finding loving, forever homes for greyhounds once their racing careers are over – with their calm, gentle nature they make fabulous pets. The Trust works tirelessly to raise awareness and dispel myths about greyhounds as family pets. Greyhounds only need two 20 minute walks a day, they are affectionately

known as 45 mile an hour couch potatoes! Sadly, black dogs are harder to home than their lighter coloured kennel mates. The girls are also easier to home than the boys, although there is no difference in temperament. Greyhound Trust Hall Green has many black dogs who are waiting to be loved as someone’s pet. If you could open your home and your heart to an ex-racing greyhound please contact the Trust on 01214 264810 or email hallgreen@greyhoundtrust.org.uk to make an appointment. Shawty, who was featured in the November issue, is still waiting for his forever family. He’s now wearing his Christmas hat and jumper hoping that someone will come forward so that he can be lying in front of a warm fire this Christmas. If you aren’t in a position to adopt a greyhound, then please consider sponsoring a dog or a kennel, or becoming a volunteer. Information about all the dogs in Hall Green’s care can be found on their website: www.greyhoundtrusthallgreen.org.uk Together we can make a difference.

Lichfield T Lights

he traditional Lichfield Christmas Lights switch on, compèred by Ken Knowles, Lichfield’s Town Crier, took place on Sunday 25th November in Market Square, and we were there to capture the lights, the snowflakes and, of course, Santa!

Pupils from Christ Church Primary School entertained the large crowd with a selection of seasonal carols and there was a visit from the cast of Dick Whittington, this year’s pantomime at the Lichfield Garrick, who got the audience singing along to one of the panto’s songs. There was an appearance from Lichfield Round Table’s Santa Claus and the Mayor of Lichfield, Councillor David Leytham, helped two local children to press down the lever that lit up the Market Square under a snowstorm of festive flakes!

Specsavers

he Lichfield branch of Specsavers raised £204.12 for the British Legion in support of Poppy Day. Helped by Tony Robinson, who has worked tirelessly as a fundraiser for the past 35 years, the store’s staff held a cake sale and raffle, with prizes donated by local businesses, including Ego, Ask, McKenzies, Magical Fairy, Magical Story, Bodycare, Stratton Construction and Flowers by Claudine.

New Home for Tourist Information

ichfield District Council’s tourist information service is moving to the new £1.4 million library and arts and heritage space in the former St Mary’s Church. The new library, which will also be equipped with computers, free wifi and 3D printers, is scheduled to open on Monday 17th December at 9am, with the ground floor being home to the tourist information desk. The existing library and tourist information desk at The Friary will close for the last time at 4pm on Saturday 1st December.

Crimes of the Christmas Pudding

ast becoming a Lichfield Christmas tradition, the award-winning New Old Friends return to the Garrick this winter with an all-new cast for more seasonal shenanigans in Crimes of the Christmas Pudding. Detective Artemis Arinae finds herself in the midst of a steamy seasonal crime caper set in high society. Lord and Lady Lorde’s traditional family Christmas looks set to be overwhelmed by lust, greed and a very paranoid butler. Can she place the Prince’s priceless possession and puzzling paramour before anyone gets stabbed in the back? A fast-paced, gag-filled, daft romp of a show, with 13 characters played by a cast of just four. What could possibly go wrong? Artistic director Feargus Woods Dunlop told us: ‘We are over the moon to be returning to the Garrick. This year’s show is inspired by the epitome of ‘cosy crime’ dramas – the isolated manor house. We’ve had a lot of fun with it’. The show runs from 5th December 2018 to 5th January, with tickets from £20, available from www.lichfieldgarrick.com or 01543 412121.

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Shaune Leane tusk earrings - available from City Jewellers

£35

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£950 Shaune Leane diamond set tusk bangle - available from City Jewellers

925 silver Austrian crystal pearl earrings - available from Lisa’s Attic

8ct opal, silver with 14ct gold overlay pendant - available from Lisa’s Attic

£85

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Cup and saucer trio sets from £26 - £36 Clarice Cliff, Shelley, Susie Cooper available from Lisa’s Attic

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Alphabet socks (made from bamboo fibre) with free gift bag - available from The Cathedral Gift Shop

Perfect Christmas Gifts for Her

From stocking-fillers to special gifts, we've got your Christmas shopping all wrapped up.

Wool gloves in a range of colours plus free gift bag - available from The Cathedral Gift Shop

Kitten Mittens: £14.99 child’s size. £19.99 ladies’ size, plus free gift bag - available from The Cathedral Gift Shop

Royalty star pendant by Thomas Sabo - available from Celestial watch by Olivia ES Jewellery Burton - available from ES Jewellery

Round embossed tray. Available 11" and 14" sizes at £139 and £189 respectively - available from Arthur Price

£21.99

From £5.99

Angels in white dresses - available from The Cathedral Gift Shop

£119

‘Warm cup of cocoa’, Pandora charm - available from ES Jewellery

£235

From £24.99 A range of satchels and scarves: available from The Cathedral Gift Shop

Three light silver plate candelabra available from Arthur Price

The George Hotel’s gift vouchers make the perfect Christmas present. Vouchers are downloadable from The George’s website www.thegeorgelichfield.co.uk and include: Afternoon Tea from £12 per person Carvery Lunch for Two £26 Gin Experience Stay for Two from £139 available from The George Hotel

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Prickles – Framed Ltd Edition by Aaminah Snowdon - available from Eden Gallery

£295

Townhouses – Framed Ltd Edition by Joe Ramm - available from Eden Gallery

£180

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9ct creole earrings - available from MW Jewellery & Repairs

9ct ruby and diamond ring available from MW Jewellery & Repairs

£19.99

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Red flower LED light, various designs - available from Gifts from the H rt

£75

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Silver-plated ice bucket with special strainer that allows the water to fall to the bottom of the bucket - available from Arthur Price

Photo frames, various colours available from Gifts from the H rt Christmas and patterned slippers - available from Nib Nabs

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Cocktail cabinet, unique to Poppies - available at Poppies Shabby Chic

Scarves from £3.99, hats from £5.99 available from Lipstick Powder and Paint

£25 Hand-made heart door wreath available at Poppies Shabby Chic

Vanity cases - available from Lipstick Powder and Paint.

£15 Pair of German Art Deco figures, £40 each or £60 for the pair - available at Decodance

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Virus shawl available from The Little Wool Shop

Large shawl with tassels £15, jumpers £15 available from The Little Wool Shop

French Art Deco photo frame available at Decodance

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Garmin Fenix 5s sapphire watch in white and rose gold - available from Cycling 2000

£9.99

Exclusive cycling related jewellery including earrings, necklaces and bracelets, from £5 - available from Cycling 2000

Clutch/shoulder bag in a variety of colours - available from Rosie’s Boutique

From £44.99

GUCCI G frame floral leather strap ladies watch £920 and Wolf 1834 Palermo large jewellery box £419 available from Salloways

£15.99 Cosy slippers in chestnut, grey, pink or black - available from Rosie’s Boutique

Stockists: Lisa’s Attic, The Plant Plot, Stafford Road, Lichfield, WS13 8JA. Eden Gallery, The Hexagon Centre, Curborough Hall Farm Countryside Centre, Watery Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8ES. City Jewellers, 39 Market Street, Market Square, Lichfield WS13 6LA. ES Jewellery, 1 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, WS13 6JP. Cycling 2000, 50 Wheel Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7EA. Salloways Jewellers, 23-25 Bore Street, Lichfield,

Megmeister Sport Base Layer from £44.99 available from Cycling 2000

Gluten-free and vegan advent calendar available from Truly Creative Designs

Bunny in a cup £9.30 available from Truly Creative Designs

WS13 6NA. Decodance, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. H rt, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. Arthur Price, 1 Britannia Way, Lichfield, WS14 9UY. The George Hotel, Bird Street, Lichfield WS13 6PR. Nib Nabs, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. Poppies Shabby Chic, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. MW Jewellery and Repairs, Brewery Street

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Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. Lipstick Powder and Paint, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. The Little Wool Shop, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. The Cathedral Gift Shop, 11 Bakers Lane, Three Spires Shopping Centre, Lichfield. Truly Creative Designs, The Coach House, 11 Tudor Row, Lichfield WS13 6HH. Rosie’s Boutique, Unit 10, Tudor Row, Lichfield, WS13 6HH.

Your Garden in December By Byron Lewis

ach year we sell nearly 600 beautiful Christmas trees, which are sourced from our grower in mid-Wales. Christmas trees can vary according to type and size, so what makes the ideal tree for your home? The Nordman Fir will be the best choice for most people: it has become popular because it is one of the best trees for needle-retention (so that your carpet stays carpet-colour and not covered in tree!). It is also soft to the touch, so ideal if you have small children at home - it is also easy to decorate and generally very bushy, so giving good value for money. Other tree species you may see include the traditional Norway Spruce a tree with great shape and fragrance, but these don't retain needles as well as a Nordman Fir. Use spruce in cool or unheated rooms, or as a display tree outside your front door. The Fraser Fir is also stocked at some retailers. This has good needle retention and a great scent, but is generally a narrower tree, so good for smaller rooms. Whatever tree you choose, there are a few simple rules to follow: • Keep your tree watered. This is the most important part of the process. Once a tree has been cut, it is no longer able to find water itself, so you will need to water it regularly. There are numerous designs of Christmas tree stand which incorporate a water ‘reservoir’, so keep this full of water at all times. A medium tree can drink up to three pints of water daily! • Select your tree early in December. This should give you the best selection in terms of choice of sizes and shapes. But once you’ve purchased it keep the tree outdoors until you are ready to decorate – this will keep it looking better for longer. • Keep your tree away from heat. If you can, turn off any radiators or fires that are alongside the tree. Again, this prolongs the life of the tree. Have a great Christmas from all of us at Lichfield Garden Centre!

Lichfield Garden Centre’s Christmas Shop is now open, with a huge selection of cut and pot-grown real Christmas trees, as well as home-made wreaths and garlands. Santa also pays a visit on Saturdays 8th/15th/22nd December see the website for full details.

Byron Lewis runs Lichfield Garden Centre, based at Curborough Countryside Centre, Watery Lane, Lichfield. Visit the website at www.lichfieldgardencentre.co.uk or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Long-Serving Lichfield Jeweller Hangs Up His Loupe

lmost 150 years after the store opened, the current owner of historic jewellers Salloways has announced his plans to retire and close the store. Nigel Salloway has revealed that the business will be going out with a bang, as every piece of stock will be sold in a spectacular closing down sale launching on Saturday 1st December at 10am. Salloways Jewellers was established in 1871 by clockmaker John Salloway. Passed down through four generations, the steadfast principles of quality and customer service have ensured that the business has thrived. Current owner Nigel Salloway commented: ‘I was brought up with the business and I worked alongside my father and mother for over 35 years. We made so many friends, valued customers who have come to us over generations. I will really miss those interactions.

‘My mother and father instilled in me their passion for the business.’ To allow him to spend more time with loved ones, Nigel has made the difficult decision to close his family business. He added: ‘It’s been a tough conclusion to draw. We are looking forward to welcoming customers old and new to the closing down sale and offering a final

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The Snowman Set to Dazzle at Cathedral

hree choristers from Lichfield Cathedral have been given the chance to follow in the footsteps of Aled Jones when they perform ‘Walking In The Air’ during a big screen showing of The Snowman in December. Georgina Grant, Mateusz Taylor and Aaren Corbett will perform with the Picture House Orchestra at the showing in the nave of the cathedral on Wednesday 19th December at 2pm, 4pm and 7pm. Film-goers will also be treated to an exclusive showing of an animated film of David Litchfield’s award-winning book The Bear and The Piano with the unmistakable voice of Joanna Lumley. Carrot Productions are staging the event at 16 venues across the country, including seven cathedrals. Tickets cost £11 plus booking fee and are available from www.carrotproductions.com or 0344 800 0410.

opportunity to purchase a beautiful piece of jewellery from us’. The Salloways closing down sale commences on Saturday 1st December at 10am. All jewellery including fine gold and diamond pieces will be included in the sale and discounted by 50 per cent.

Nigel Salloway

Elf Musical Comes to Lichfield

ichfield Musical Youth Theatre return to Lichfield with a special Christmas show suitable for all the family based on the Christmas movie Elf at The Friary School Theatre in Lichfield. Buddy, an orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. He embarks on a journey to New York to discover his true identity, determined to find his family and win them over to the true meaning of Christmas. Oliver Rowe, Musical Director and Chairman of Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre, commented: ‘We’re very grateful to The Friary School for their support. It’s great to be back in Lichfield and we can’t wait to share our first ever Christmas Show with our audiences’. Elf The Musical JR. features songs by Tony Awardnominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. The show runs from Wednesday 5th December until Saturday 8th December. Tickets start from £8 and can be booked online via www.lmyt.eventbrite.co.uk.

Warm Homes Discount

ichfield District residents on low household incomes or with particular health conditions that need extra heat at home are being urged to act fast to secure their £140 Warm Homes energy bill discount. The Warm Homes Discount is separate from, and does not affect, any Cold Weather Payments or Winter Fuel Payments. The Warm Homes Discount scheme operates on a firstcome, first-served basis, and a number of smaller energy suppliers are also involved in the scheme this year for the first time. Residents should contact Lichfield District Council’s Warmer Homes, Greener District advice line on 0800 677 1543 for more information and help to apply. The discount is available to people on a low income, and who receive certain means-tested benefits. As long as your energy supplier was part of the scheme on 8 July 2018, you may be eligible if you or a member of your household receives employment-related benefits, is over 65 or has a disability; if you live with a child under 18; or if you spend a significant portion of your income on energy bills. The qualifying criteria vary slightly between energy suppliers, so you should get in touch with the Warmer Homes, Greener District advice line to check eligibility. If you receive the guarantee credit element of pension credit you will qualify automatically for the discount. Councillor Ashley Yeates, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, Housing & Wellbeing, said: ‘With many suppliers announcing price rises over the summer, it’s more important than ever that eligible households claim their discount to help with their heating bills over the winter’. He added: ‘Once suppliers reach their target number of applications, they often close schemes abruptly. It really does pay off to apply as soon as you can’.

‘Ginerous’ Fundraising

ecently, Lichfield Ladies Circle were proud to present a cheque for £608 to Kathy from the Pathway Project. The money was all raised by drinking gin! Members of the Ladies Circle and friends were treated to a Gin Masterclass hosted by The Gin Club at the George Hotel as a fundraising night. They learned about the history of gin and had an opportunity to taste a number of interesting gins in good company – everyone went away with a new favourite gin. Raffle prizes were donated by 55 Wade Street and BeatBox Studios, among others. Kathy commented: ‘To everyone who thinks that fundraising is boring, see what these lovely ladies did by drinking gin and playing games. Thank you so much to Lichfield Ladies Circle for your wonderful support’.

Christmas Tips for Festive Fare By Simon Smith

Now is the time to start planning your Christmas meal so that you don’t have to spend the whole day in the kitchen. The best way to avoid this is to prepare early. More often than not the ‘chef of the day’ is short on space in the kitchen and stressed about cooking for large numbers of people, so here are a few ideas to make your life easier and help you to enjoy the day. Cook your sprouts a day or two before and put them straight into cold water to stop them cooking any further and so that they keep a nice green colour. Drain them and put them in the fridge – you can do this with any green veg. When you want to serve them tip them into a pan of boiling water for a minute, drain them, and add a knob of butter and a little salt and pepper. You can also cook your carrots a day or two before. I would recommend just covering them with water and adding a knob of butter, a fresh bay leaf, a tablespoon of honey and some salt. Simmer them gently until just cooked. Turn the heat off and let them cool. Leave in the pan and put into the fridge ready to reheat in the same beautiful scented liquid. Your roast potatoes can be blanched the day before: cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Drain in a colander and shake to rough up the outside. On Christmas Day, dust with a little plain flour and some chopped fresh rosemary and sprinkle with some sea salt flakes. Cook in hot oil. I always use Maris Piper potatoes for this, as you get a lovely crisp and fluffy result.

Turkey tips The biggest issue of the day is always the turkey. ‘Will it fit in my oven?’ is the most common question. If you think it might not you can always ask your butcher to take the legs off and bone them. This will give you a great cavity to put your stuffing in. It also gives you some bones to make turkey gravy with. Another method is to make a turkey ‘tornedo’ (not a weather condition as it’s not spelt the same!). For this you either cut a breast in half lengthways and then into steaks or just buy a smaller breast joint. Make your stuffing mix, pop it on top and wrap with bacon for an individual portion.

Citrus butter If you want to add a bit of extra flavour to your bird you can make a beautiful citrus butter to put between the breast skin and the meat, which will stop it drying out.

You will need: 8 oz Salted butter 1× Orange, zested 1× Lemon, zested 2x Sage leaves, finely chopped Ground black pepper

Method Soften the butter and add the orange and lemon zest, sage leaf and black pepper. Work together until completely mixed and then spread between the skin and meat. While the turkey is cooking the flavours will infuse into the meat and the breast meat will stay beautifully moist.

Why not try a goose? Instead of turkey you may want to try a little something different. In this case I would plump for goose – a beautiful moist meat, although some worry that it’s very fatty. To overcome this I always prick the breast skin and start to cook it upside down on a cooling rack. This way the fat drains out into the bottom of the pan and we can use it to cook our roast potatoes – double whammy! Turn it breast side up after half an hour to brown off.

Honey and five spice rub You may want to make a honey and five spice rub for your goose, with the addition of a little lemon juice to take the sweetness away.

You will need: 1× Pot of ‘runny honey’ 1 tbsp English mustard 1 tsp Five spice powder 1× Lemon (juice and zest)

Method Mix all the ingredients together into a paste and use this to baste the goose 15 minutes before you have finished cooking it.

Roasting times: Cook for 10 mins at 240 °C/fan 220 °C/gas 9, then reduce to 190 °C/fan 170 °C/gas 5 and cook for 20 minutes per kg for medium-rare, 32 minutes per kg for more welldone, then allow to rest for 30 minutes.

How to carve: Goose breasts are shallow, so take a long, sharp, thin-bladed knife and angle it at about 90 degrees to the breastbone, carving from the neck end. Detach the legs, then slice off the thigh meat. This is a good time of year to be cooking game as it is plentiful. Bear in mind that all game meat is very lean, as the animals and birds spend their time foraging rather than just sitting around. When cooking game be careful not to overcook it. Venison, partridge and pigeon are best cooked pink. If roasting, I always cover with streaky bacon to protect the meat and introduce some moisture. I wish you all a wonderful and very happy Christmas and stress-free cooking! Simon Smith (who many Lichfeldians may know from his much-missed restaurant Thrales) runs a catering business from his production kitchen in Lichfield, providing bespoke private dinners plus wedding, corporate and event catering. If you are looking for catering or a day of cookery skills, go to www.simonsmith-chef.com. Please take extra care when preparing foods and handling hot foodstuffs. Go to www.food.gov.uk for further details. Food preparation is undertaken at your own risk.

The Month in Pictures

November

e take a look at the events and activities of the last month, bringing you a roundup of the city in pictures...

Tudor Row Late Night Opening

Christmas Gift Fair, Lichfield Guildhall

Remembrance Talk at Speakers' Corner Images by Jono Oates www.jonotourism.co.uk

Crafty Sundays, Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Remembrance Sunday cenotaph, the old Lichfield Brewery Company building

Lichfield Grub Club, Halloween Event

Remembrance Exhibition, Lichfield Methodist Church

Poppy Fields, Lichfield Cathedral

Lichfield Kindness Rocks, Gardens of Remembrance

Lichfield Grub Club, Halloween Fancy Dress

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Every Saturday, Words Alive! The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, every Saturday until 15th December, 10.30am–11.45am, £3, discounts for family groups and first session free. A friendly reading, writing and hands-on activity club for 7–11 year olds who love words! Come every week or just drop in when you can. Including special Christmas play ‘Marbles’ on Saturday 15th December. For info/booking: 01543 264 972; sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December The Johnson Family Christmas The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum. 11.00am–3.00pm, free. Enjoy the historic house decorated for Christmas, with activities for all ages and events throughout the weekend including a carol concert, festive crafts, mulled wine and special moving displays! For info: 01543 264 972; sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk.

Thursday 6th December Lichfield Memory Cafe Carol Concert Home Instead Senior Care in Partnership with Churches Together would like to invite you to the Lichfield Memory Cafe Carol Concert. Methodist Church, Tamworth Street, Lichfield WS13 6JJ, 10.00am–12.00 noon. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be served, with any donations going to support the memory cafe.

Friday 7 December Staffordshire Archaeological and Historical Society The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield, 8.00pm. ‘Walsall, Town of a Hundred Trades’, talk by Mike Glasson. This follows the AGM, which starts at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome, £3. For more info call 01543 416144.

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December Professor Custard's Toy Workshop The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum. 2.00pm, £4. Make a selection of traditional toys to take home in a hands-on activity session for the festive season. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To book: 01543 264 972; sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk.

Saturday 5th January Fleamarket & Collectors Fair Boley Park Community Hall, WS14 9XU, 10.00am–4.30pm. Buy, sell and swap collectables, curios, memorabilia, antiques etc. Contact Phil: 01543 263922/07828 424683.

Tuesday January 8th City of Lichfield Men’s Probus St Matthew's Club, Burntwood WS7 9EP at 2.30 pm. Speaker: David Wood, the ‘Master Thatcher’. There is a friendly environment, so come and join us for this meeting. For information phone Ken on 01543 686965.

Sunday 9th and Sunday 23rd December Santa Sunday Lunch at The George Hotel Enjoy a special festive lunch with all the family – after lunch there’s a magic show and a visit from Santa too! £21 per adult, £14 per child under 12. Call 01543 414822.

Tuesday 11th December Friends of Erasmus Darwin House Bridge Club Erasmus Darwin House, 7.00pm–9.00pm. Join the ‘Friends’ at their fortnightly bridge club. £3.50. For details please call Jayne on 01543 253326.

Wednesday 15th December Erasmus Darwin’s Birthday Bash Erasmus Darwin House, 10.30am–4.30pm. The house will be decorated for Christmas, carol singers, tombola, children’s Christmas craft activities and lucky dip, and a Christmas trail to keep the children busy. The Bower Queen will cut the birthday cake. Pop-up tea room. Plenty of festive fun! Wednesday 15th December Erasmus Darwin’s Cellar tours Erasmus Darwin House, 2pm and 3pm – £5, including glass of wine and mince pie. Booking recommended. 01543 306260; /enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org.

Lichfield Foodbank Collects 12,000 Meals

Monday 17th December Wintry Indoor Storywalk

ichfield Foodbank is saying a big ‘thank you’ to all the local organisations who supported their Harvest collection this autumn. Five tonnes of food was donated to the charity by groups from Lichfield and the surrounding areas during October and November, meaning that the warehouse is now well stocked and ready to support those in need over the coming month. The last donation arrived on November 14th

The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum. Timed slots from 7.00pm, £6. Lichfield Storytellers bring the historic house alive in this special evening. Four storytellers, four traditional wintry tales, four rooms from the cellar kitchen to the attic – come and experience the museum in a very different way as our guides lead you through the house to hear stories sparkling with winter frost and glowing with fireside warmth. 40 minute duration. To book: 01543 264 972; sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk. Tuesday 18 December An Evening With the Staffordshire Poet Laureate: Emily Galvin Lichfield Civic Society, The Lichfield Room, Wade Street Church Community Hall, Frog Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6HS, 7.45pm. Members and school students are free of charge. Visitors are always welcome (£3 at the door).

from John Taylor School, which has been far and away the single biggest donor in each of the last two years. Donations came from 10 churches and 23 local schools, with seven new schools contributing this year. Some schools shared photos of their donated food online, including Scotch Orchard and the Friary School, where sixth formers helped coordinate the collection. The overall Harvest collection is up 10% on the last year, and is the equivalent of 12,000 meals. David Clarke, Chairman of Lichfield Foodbank, commented: ‘All is safely gathered in! Harvest donations to Lichfield foodbank have been amazing once again. We are very grateful to all of the adults and children who

Wednesday 23rd January Stonnall Conservation Society We will not be holding a meeting during December but we will look forward to seeing you all on 2019 when John Ullah will be giving a talk on Laurel and Hardy – Birmingham Connections. This is an interactive evening and includes venues in Birmingham where Laurel and Hardy entertained. Stonnall Youth and Community Centre, Main Street, Stonnall WS9 9EE, 7.30pm. www.shenstonestaffs.gov.uk/scs/.

Saturday 9th February Cupid's Secret Masquerade Ceilidh – for friends, for lovers, for all! A limited number of Early Lovebird tickets are now available for this magical Valentine masquerade in the Lichfield Guildhall, celebrating love in all its guises. VIP and gift packages, including pre-event fine dining, are available. The perfect Christmas gift! Visit The Splendid Events Company on Facebook (www.facebook.com/The-Splendid-EventsCompany-1924075067708452), or call 07989 857277 to book.

have helped us continue to feed those in need in Lichfield and the surrounding areas. It has been a truly wonderful effort by everyone’. During December the entirely volunteer-run charity will be busy assembling over 230 Christmas Dinner bags to distribute to people in need, and are accepting donations of Christmas-themed food for the bags up to December 7th. Donations of food to distribute over the rest of the winter are always gratefully received, and donation points can be found at Tesco, Waitrose, Co-Op, Morrisons and many other places around the city. To find out more about how you can support Lichfield Foodbank’s work to help local people in crisis, please visit www.lichfield.foodbank.org.uk

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