TELFORD NOVEMBER SHROPSHIRE
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DOMESTIC SKWINTS ELECTRICS
CANT BE BEATEN ON QUALITY, PRICE AND CHOICE
BRAND NEW COOKERS FROM £149 2 YEARS WARRANTY
Looking for a quality fitted kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or home office at the right price?
Playboy & Bench
Then look no further, free no obligation measure and design service
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2 Pairs for £99 Including Single Vision Lenses £20 SINGLE £45 BI FOCALS £55 VARIFOCALS
All Made To Your Requirement On Our Premises
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Guaranteed to be the cheapest around SAME DAY DELIVERY
SPECTACLES MAKE IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
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WE WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE LIKE FOR LIKE
(complete with frames)
07531 754626 07965 493817
OVER 1200 FRAMES
ON DISPLAY TO CHOOSE FROM
01952 261082 *Voucher holders welcome*
Village, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7NJ
Tel: 01952 433664
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Unit 56, Inside Wellington Market Open: Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat - 9am-4pm
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Unit 3 Merrythought
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Find us in the outdoor market, Unit 19, Wellington Market
www.ironbridgeinteriors.co.uk
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NEW AND GRADED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
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Est.1988
END OF YEAR SALE Georgia’s Ex Sales ALL OF OUR
www.georgiasexsales.co.uk
CARPORTS & CANOPIES
REDUCED BY UP
CHARACTER & HOUSEHOLD SURPLUS STORE
TO A MASSIVE
25%
HURRY WHILE STOCKS LAST
CARPORTS2CANOPIES.CO.UK
07882144437
75% OFF
UP TO
Stall 46, Market Street, Wellington Indoor Market, Telford , TF1 1DT
Tel:
0780 792 8442
FREE LOFT AND CAVITY WALL INSULATION
Grant one 100% FREE if your in receipt of child or working tax credits and many other benefits including all over 70’s Grant two 90% which makes your contribution £30 for Cavity wall insulation and £30 for Loft insulation Grants available to all home owners and private rented properties with a 25yr guarantee on insulation. From survey to completion should take no longer than 2 weeks. To book in a survey for eligibility or more information contact
07738 443 480 mike@keepbritainwarm.co.uk
07522 300 259 gavin@keepbritainwarm.co.uk company number 07674876
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ON ALL FURNITURE Double Bed and Mattress
Corner Sofas from
Single Bed and
Mattress from
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£199 £85
3+2 Sofas from
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£59 £245 £79
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MONDAY - SATURDAY 9am - 5pm
Call 01952 257111 28 HIGH STREET • HADLEY • TF1 5NL
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Telford Doors
SHROPSHIRE GATES & GARDEN BUILDINGS
A family run business since 2000 ensuring you a quality service you can trust
6 BUDGET COLONIAL DOORS
Fitted with Brass Latch Sets from
£299
6 QUALITY PRIMED COLONIALS
Fitted with Brass Latch Sets
(6 metric £395)
HOME GARDEN OffICE
DOG KENNEL & RUN
from
£399
(6 metric £470)
EXTERIOR DOORS IN HARDWOOD
AT SPECIAL PRICES
PRICES FROM
£60!!
ONLY WHEN THEY’RE GONE -THEY’RE GONE 30 DIFFERENT STYLES AND SIZES LEFT!!
10% OFF
FOR ALL YOUR FENCING, PATIOS AND GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS CONTACT US NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE
WHEELIE BIN COVERS
PLAYHOUSES
PRESSURE TREATED DRIVEWAY GATES SUPPLIED & fITTED
ALL PRODUCTS MADE BY US AND fITTED BY US ALL BUILDINGS ARE NOW TANALISED
OPEN: Mon - Thurs 9.30am - 5.30pm Tues 9.30am - 4.30pm Wed - Sun CLOSED Fri 9.30am - 3.45pm Sat 10am - 3.30pm
EX DISPLAY BATHROOM SALE UP TO
DISCOUNT
£560
We also sell Garage Doors, Drive Gates, UPVc, Handles, Hinges, Silicones & Stains with everything made to fit
MONKMOOR BATHROOMS
70%
Composites From
DOOR ORDERS OVER £250 WITH THIS ADVERT AT THE TIME OF ORDERING
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MON - FRI: 9.00am - 5pm SAT: 9.00am - 3.00pm 22 Vangard Way Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury SY1 3TG
33A High St. Hadley, Telford TF1 5NL
01952 247051 www.telforddoors.com
TEL: 01743 242242
Select Joinery (Telford) Ltd QUALITY BESPOKE JOINERY, WOOD MACHINING AND SPECIALIST MOULDING SERVICE TO THE TRADE, PUBLIC AND THE D.I.Y. ENTHUSIAST SELECT JOINERY (TELFORD) LTD provide all aspects of Bespoke Joinery and Wood Machining, at their newly refurbished premises. We provide an excellent service using the highest quality materials including the machining of hardwoods, softwoods, unsorted joinery timber and all sheet materials. All this, with customer care which is second to none. WE SPECIALISE in the construction of quality Bespoke joinery. Conservatories, sash windows, front entrance frames, staircases etc. can be constructed of either hardwood or softwood . We can assist in the design of your project and tailor it to suit your individual needs and budget. WE ALSO PROVIDE a cutting and wood machining service. Any boards such as plywood, MDF or Laminate can be cut to your requirements. All these are usually in stock. Also provided is a variety of timber, both softwood and hardwood which can be machined to any size or shape. Most skirting and architraves can be machined to match your design.
We can usually cut your timber while you wait. FOR A FREE QUOTATION TELEPHONE 01952 249773. or call in for professional, friendly advice. Open 6 days a week: Mon - Fri: 8am till 5.30pm. Sat: 8am till 1.30pm.
You can find us at Unit 23, Ketley Business Park, Waterloo Rd, Ketley, Telford. Or visit us online at www.selectjoinery.co.uk
A Local Company Celebrating 29 Years in Business
Est 1982
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Shropshire’s first Choice for 1982 Windows, Doors and Conservatories
R U O H T I W Y G R E N E SAVE S W O D N I W D E T A R ” “A
01952 433149 01743 491127 Sunday & Evenings 01952 510595 Mon - fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 4.30pm
Visit Our Superb Showroom Customer Car Parking
Open Daily
BBA
NO GIMMICKS NO SALESMEN SIMPLY SUPERB PRODUCTS NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Approved Profile
15 YEAR GUARANTEE INSURANCE BACKED
www.trotfieldwindows.co.uk
1 Madeley Road, Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP
Unit 14 Ketley Business Park Ketley TF1 5JD www.wrekinconcreteproducts.co.uk e-mail: wrekinconcrete1@aol.com
Tel: (01952) 246888
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ImproveYoUr health and wellbeing
Telford and Wrekin Council was commissioned by the NHS to deliver a project to improve the health and wellbeing of the male population (Aged 30 – 74) in the borough by encouraging inactive men into sport/ physical activity and increasing their awareness of associated health issues. Working in partnership with AFC Telford United as the hub site, “Tackle your Health” was officially launched on 20th January 2011.
“Tackle Your Health” participants after AFC Telford United football experience.
Badminton England and the ‘No Strings’ sessions) and swimming sessions. Tackle Your Health has developed strong links with the FA Mars ‘Just Play football scheme’ to jointly promote coached ‘kickabout’ sessions. This innovative approach has proved very Men enjoying “Combat 2 Health” session. successful as the project has inspired men to undertake their own activities. The project has already Tackle Your “Tackle Your Health” participants after group gym engaged 300 men, 100+ Health procircuit session at Madeley Court Sports Centre. are regularly particimotes other pating in the project’s sports that the ered them to focus on their health activities with others ‘target group’ can and activity levels. Examples include signposted to a variety access e.g. working attending football training sessions of services. closely with Telford with AFC Telford Manager Andy Sinton, Hornets Rugby Club organised cooking mornings and Supported by two Health adult returner playing Tennis at the new Centre, Trainers, men have made programme. significant lifestyle/ The Tackle Your Health staff are behaviour changes and The project’s social proactive in getting men ‘signed up’ have gone from being marketing approach has to the project, working in partnership inactive to participating attracted men from all with local companies and attending in: circuit-based gym, walks of life. By offering AFC fixtures. The project has its own Health Trainer, Christian Evans football “Kickabouts’, regular health checks, website which offers comprehensive conducting blood pressure Cardio Tennis, badminton check on AFC Telford United support and initiatives information about the project includ(working together with the project has empowmanager, Andy Sinton. ing short videos, Twitter and blog feeds.
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Christmas in Wellington Market
SWEETS GALORE WELLINGTON INDOOR MARKET
Possibly the best selection of sweets around
Christmas Opening
We will be opening every day from the 19th December through to the 24th December 2011 We will be closed 25th to 28th December 2011 Reopening for 29th to 31st December 2011 Closed 1st and 2nd January 2012. Back to normal opening hours/days on Tuesday the 3rd of January 2012. ✃
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SKWINTS
MARGARETS FRESH EGGS
CANT BE BEATEN ON QUALITY, PRICE AND CHOICE
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Est.1988
SPECTACLES MAKE IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Playboy & Bench
£20 SINGLE £45 BI FOCALS £55 VARIFOCALS
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2 Pairs for £99 Including Single Vision Lenses (complete with frames)
OVER 1200 FRAMES
ON DISPLAY TO CHOOSE FROM
01952 261082 *Voucher holders welcome*
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Open: Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat - 9am-4pm
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Unit 56, Inside Wellington Market
Unit 45, Wellington Market
We have fresh eggs delivered to the market twice weekly •Pure Shropshire Honey •Pickled Eggs
INCORPORATED WITH WOODEN WONDERS
DOLLS HOUSES AND ACCESSORIES
BRAND NEW COOKERS FROM £149 2 YEARS WARRANTY
Guaranteed to be the cheapest around SAME DAY DELIVERY
07531 754626 07965 493817 Find us in the outdoor market, Unit 19, Wellington Market
domestic_electrics@hotmail.co.uk
NCC CHARMS
A wide selection of Pandora Style Jewellery and lots of ladies and girls hair accessories for everyday
and special occasions Handmade Charm Bracelet
£5
Girls Hair Gift Set £10
IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND STOCKING FILLERS
Prices start from just 50p
IDEAL XMAS PRESENTS PRICES START FROM 50p
UNIT 40, WELLINGTON MARKET
DOMESTIC ELECTRICS NEW AND GRADED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
MARGO’S MOUSE HOUSE
TOP FRUITS
QUALITY FRUIT AND VEG
VEG FRESH FRUIT AND TO DELIVERED DAILY THE MARKET HOLLY WREATHS AVAILABLE IN DEC
SPECIAL OFFER
WILJA POTATOES 25KG
ONLY £3.99
ON PRODUCTION OF THIS VOUCHER OFFER ENDS END NOVEMBER
UNIT 4 KET WELLINGTON MAR ICE) (NEXT TO POST OFF
INSIDE
WELLINGTON MARKET - Unit 5 Find us on Facebook @ NCC Charms
GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE
SECONDS & BEYOND
Toys and Collectables INDOOR MARKET WELLINGTON
A large range of Hornby Trains also repair service available at just £5 an engine Collectables cars, Lego inc Lego spares, JCB Diggers etc ~Collectable Figures~
tel 07875297476
secondsandbeyond08 @hotmail.co.uk
SUMTHINK DIFFERENT
Mystical & Magical Unit 59, Wellington Market ~Major stockists of NEMESIS ~Fantastic range of Chrystals ~Ethnic, Scarves, Bags & Animal Hats ~Crystal Balls, Tarot Cards ~Dreamcatchers ~Aromatherapy Produce ~Body Jewellery ~Gemstone Jewellery 10% DISCOUNT ON PRODUCTION OF ADVERT
VALID UNTIL 30/11/2011
JUDY’S FLORISTRY FOR ALL OCCASIONS • WEDDINGS • FUNERALS • BASKETS • BOUQUETS • SILK ARRANGEMENTS • HOLLY WREATHS FOR CHRISTMAS
FIND US IN WELLINGTON MARKET
TUES-THURS-FRI & SAT Tel: 01952 244784 (HOME) or:
01952 254089 (MARKET)
Charity Event on Saturday 26th November from 12pm till 3pm.
Pick & mix. Over 300 varieties to choose from. All your old fashioned favourites. From childrens to adults. Sugar free confectionary available. Everything you need for a sweet Christmas.
A charity event to raise money for children living with inherited metabolic disease (Climb) will be held in the market There will be a raffle in support of this event. Free face painting and a balloon twister will also be present. An animal man with various exotic animals like lizards, spiders, snakes....will also be in the market.
Lesleys Larder Located Within Wellington Market
Lesley and daughter Lisa turned what used to be, a basic dairy stall in a market, into a very modern delicatessen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
They boast one of the largest cheese selections in the county including: Wrekin White, Newport, Shropshire Red and Stinking Bishop. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Preserves, pickles, olives chirizo and a wide range of gluten free cooking sauces compliment a variety of basic store cupboard ingredients, most of which are locally produced. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hampers can be made for any occasion, birthday, anniversary and of course Christmas. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Why not come and visit, whether you need half a dozen eggs or a luxury hamper?
Quality at low prices
SHOE STALL WELLINGTON MARKET
PROBABLY BEST COLLECTION OF SLIPPERS AROUND... (IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS)
TO CATER FOR EVERY AGE COOLERS FOOWEAR FOR ALL THE FAMILY, SELECTION OF SHOES AND SLIPPERS FOR CHILDREN WORKBOOTS WELLINGTONS BASIC TO FASHION SNOW BOOTS
ALSO SHOES AND BOOTS AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD
Lesley and Lisa look forward to welcoming you.
COMFORT WIDE FIT MENS AND LADIES
Georgia’s Ex Sales www.georgiasexsales.co.uk CHARACTER & HOUSEHOLD SURPLUS STORE
75% OFF
UP TO
Stall 46, Market Street, Wellington Indoor Market, Telford , TF1 1DT
Tel:
0780 792 8442
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TAN ME Tanning & Beauty Vertical Tanning 3 mins £1.50 - 6 mins £3.00 - 9 mins £4.50 - 12 mins £5.80 30 mins £10.00 - 60 mins £20.00 - 90 mins £30.00 - Tanning accelerators from £1.50 -
ERY ALL DAY EV S R U O H Y P HAP UNBED ERTICAL S V N O R U O H
Spray Tans
Californian Spray Tan £10.00 (Please call for more details as we may have special offers on)
Electrolysis (A permanent way to remove unwanted hair) 10 mins £8.00 -15 mins £9.00 - 20 mins £10.00 30 mins £11.00 - 40 mins £14.50 - 1 hr £21.50
Beauty Treatments Using the Hygienic roller Wax System Full Leg £20.00 - 3/4 Leg £15.00 - Half Leg £8.00 - Bikini £8.00 - Underarm £8.00 - Lip or chin £5.00 - Lip & Chin £10.00 - Brow £7.00 - Arms £10.00
Back Treatment
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STYLE ME Cutting & Styling Gents
Trim £7.50 - Wet Cut £10.00 Wet Cut & Style £13.50 - Restyle £15.50
Ladies
Trim £11.00 - Blow Dry £13.00 Cut + Blow Dry £22.00 - Wet Cut £12.00 Blow Dry & Straightening £15.00 - Restyle £32.50
Children (under 12)
Trim £7.50 - Cut & Blow Dry £14.00 Restyle £18.50
Senior Citizens
(Tuesday to Thursday) Trim Ladies £8.00 - Gents £6.00 Blow Dry £11.00 - Cut & Blow Dry £16.00 Shampoo & Set £12.00
Perming
Half Head £32.00 - Full Head £42.00
Tints & Colours
A 1/2 hour treatment for the Treatment of bad skin on the hard to reach area which includes Cleanse, exfoliate and mask with lymphatic massage. £15.00
Full Head Tint £30.00 - Root Tint £25.00 Full Head Foils £40.00 - Half Head Foils £35.00 T-Section Foils £30.00 - Top Foils £27.00 Highlights/Lowlights £28.00 Any Foils with Full Head Colour + £10.00
Body Polish
WEDDING DAYS SPECIALS
1 hour ideal pre holiday pamper treatment to exfoliate your skin, re-hydrate your body, increase circulation and leave your skin feeling silky smooth. £30.00
Massage Full body Swedish £30.00 - Full body traditional £30.00 - Upper Body - Includes neck, back, shoulders and arms £25.00 - Back £18.00 - Aromatherapy Massage £35.00
Facials Basic Skin Truth Facial £12.00 - Luxury Skin Truth Facial £27.50 Steam with extraction extra on facial £5.00
Men Only Treatments Manicure £12.00 - Hair Removal Chest £13.00 Back £15.00 - Massage £18.00 - Eye Brow Tidy £6.00
Beauty Treatments Hands Manicure £15.00 - French Manicure £16.50 Luxury Manicure £20.00 - File & Colour £5.00 Acrylic Nails from £20.00- Acry Nails £5.00 - Soak off £5.00 - Soak off & Mini Manicure £12.50 - Infills £18.00 - Acrylic Overlay £17.50 Nail Art from £5.00 - Gems from 25p
Feet Pedicure Basic £18.00 - Pedicure Advanced £23.00 - File & Polish £7.50 - French Pedicure £20.00 Luxury pedicure £28.00
Make up from £20.00 Please note that a patch test is required 24 hours before any tinting treatment Eyelash Tint £7.00 - Eyebrow £6.00 Eyebrow Shape £7.00 - Eyelash Perm £25.00
All these treatments available every Friday half leg wax - bikini wax - eye brow wax - lip wax chin wax - under arm wax - basic arm wax basic facial - file and polish - eyelash tint eyebrow tint
HAIR-UP, NAILS, CALIFORNIAN SPRAY TAN AND MAKE-UP ONLY £80.00
INCLUDING FREE HAIR DIAMONTES (Usual price if separate £110)
Please note that a hair trial run is needed which is charged and a separate price. Also nails and spray tan are done 24 hours before hair and make up.
GET AN AMAZING 50% OFF ALL BEAUTY TREATMENTS AT TAN ME STYLE ME UNTIL 30/11/11 NOT INC ACRYLIC OR GEL NAILS OR ANY OTHER OFFERS CURRENTLY RUNNING
Take look at out website:
www.tanme-styleme.co.uk for more great offers
SANTA SACK
WIN GREAT GREAT PRIZES
EVERY ONE HAVING 9 MINS ON SUNBED GETS A FREE GO IN SANTAS SACK WIN PRIZES FROM 6 MINS TO UNLIMITED COURSE AND FREE COLOURS AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS OFFER ENDS 24TH DEC 11
11 BURTON STREET, DAWLEY, TELFORD TF4 2ES
Tel: 01952 507555 OPENING HOURS • Monday Closed • Tuesday 9am to 6pm • Wednesday 9am - 6pm • Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am - 7pm • Saturday 8.30am to 4pm • Sunday Closed
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DELAMERE MOTORS LTD 01952 583334
Delamere Motors Ltd based in Halesfield, Telford, specialize in the maintenance, repair and MOT Testing of all cars and light commercial vehicles.
except a franchise dealer. NOW motorists can use any garage of their choice to service and repair their cars without invalidating the manufacturer’s warranty. Delamere Motors are ready and willing to take up that challenge, at a far more realistic price, saving you up to 50 % on your motoring costs.
With all the latest tools and diagnostic equipment they are able to provide a service to meet the highest of expectations. Their comprehensive service schedules meet all the manufacturers recommendations and in todays economic climate, their aim is to save the motorist on one of the households biggest expenditure at a fraction of the cost of any main agent.
All replacement parts used by Delamere Motors are OE fit (original equipment) and carry full manufacturers warranties. Their parts manager will always endeavour to source the right part at a very competitive price. Delamere Motors offer a 12 month no quibble guarantee on every part fitted, and the oil in your vehicle will be of the highest quality supplied by Castrol. Delamere Motors accident repair centre provides a comprehensive range of vehicle body repairs from chips, scuffs, bumper and plastic repairs, right up to insurance accident crash repairs. With over 30 years experience behind him, their Bodyshop manager Mr. John Timmins has a reputation for the highest quality and performance of every job completed.
After starting off as a one man band operation 21 years ago, Mark Delamere has developed his business to be one of Shropshire’s largest independent garages , boasting workshops with the latest technology in automated MOT test lanes and several service bays along with a separate fully equipped bodyshop. Mark prides his business success on
creating customer trust and satisfaction through delivering a high level of service by means of committed, motivated and highly trained staff who believe in what they do and take pride in their work.
Looking to buy car tyres? Delamere Motors is one of Shropshire’s growing tyre dealers and fitters, stocking an extensive range of leading and budget brands, for all car and light commercial vehicles. Their workshops are equipped with the latest in digital wheel balancing and laser wheel alignment technology fitting all kinds of tyres including run flat tyres. This month sees a new partnership with Evergreen Tyres supplied by Group Tyre, making Delamere Motors one of Shropshire’s first Evergreen Performance Tyre Centre, backed by the Evergreen Tyre
Life guarantee which makes the Evergreen an affordable option. The guarantee covers material or manufacturing defects and irreparable damage caused by normal road use (such as a irreparable puncture) for the life of the tyre. Simply return the tyre to Delamere Motors and the will replace the tyre at a discounted price based on the amount of tread remaining on the tyre They are offering a free tyre check and will take time to advise you on fitting winter tyre to your vehicle ahead of the inevitable snow this winter.
As an Autocare Garage and a registered member of the good garage scheme, they are dedicated to providing excellent workmanship without compromising value for money. Not only is Delamere Motors renowned for its MOT testing at the right price, their service schedules have always held an attractive price, giving the customer the quality, confidence and peace of mind for all their motoring needs. In October 2002, European Union legislation affecting the motor trade came into force. Its full title is block exemption regulations 1400/2002 (in short BER). This legislation changed the way cars may be serviced and repaired and gives motorists a lot more freedom in their decision as to who should look after their cars. Before BER it was difficult to have cars which were covered by manufactures warranty serviced anywhere
FREE MOT TEST
WITH EVERY PREMIER, PLATINUM & PLATINUM PLUS SERVICE SERVICE COST FOR VEHICLE UP TO 2000cc PETROL & DIESEL
GOLD £99
PREMIER £139
PLATINUM £169
PLATINUM PLUS £239
SEMI SYNTH OIL OIL FLUSH OIL FILTER AIR FILTER DUAL CORE SPARK PLUGS DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELECTRICAL TEST BRAKE CHECK STEERING CHECK TYRE CHECK SUSPENSION CHECK COOLANT CHECK BATTERY TEST CHARGE TEST RESET SERVICE LIGHT STAMP SERVICE BOOK
SEMI SYNTH OIL OIL FLUSH OIL FILTER AIR FILTER DUAL CORE SPARK PLUGS DIESEL FUEL FILTER FREE MOT TEST TRACKING CHECK ELECTRICAL TEST BRAKE CHECK STEERING CHECK TYRE CHECK SUSPENSION CHECK COOLANT CHECK BATTERY TEST CHARGE TEST RESET SERVICE LIGHT STAMP SERVICE BOOK
SEMI SYNTH OIL OIL FLUSH FUEL TREATMENT OIL FILTER AIR FILTER CABIN/POLLEN FILTER DUAL CORE SPARK PLUGS DIESEL FUEL FILTER FREE MOT TEST AIR CON SERVICE TRACKING CHECK ELECTRICAL TEST BRAKE CHECK STEERING CHECK TYRE CHECK SUSPENSION CHECK COOLANT CHECK BATTERY TEST CHARGE TEST RESET SERVICE LIGHT STAMP SERVICE BOOK
FULLY SYNTH OIL OIL FLUSH FUEL TREATMENT OIL FILTER AIR FILTER CABIN/POLLEN FILTER PLATINUM SPARK PLUG X 4 DIESEL FUEL FILTER BRAKE FLUID CHANGE FREE MOT TEST AIR CON SERVICE AIR CON SYSTEM CLEAN 12 MONTHS MOT INS TRACKING CHECK ELECTRICAL TEST BRAKE TEST STEERING CHECK TYRE CHECK SUSPENSION CHECK COOLANT CHECK BATTERY TEST RESET SERVICE LIGHT STAMP SERVICE BOOK
UPGRADE OIL TO SYNTHETIC CASTROL FROM £6.99 PER LT
TYRE SIZE
MOT TESTING MOT REPAIRS SERVICING BRAKES ABS FAULTS CLUTCHES TYRES WINTER TYRES TRACKING PUNCTURES EXHAUSTS CATALYSTS DIAGNOSTICS FAULT FINDING TIMING BELTS AUXILIARY BELTS AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS & FAULT FINDING SHOCKERS COIL SPRINGS BATTERIES STARTER & ALTERNATORS RADIATORS WATER PUMPS COURTESY CARS FREE ADVICE
MOT TEST ONLY £20 10 DAY FREE RETEST AIRCON RECHARGE £39 FREE TRACKING WITH EVERY 4 TYRES FREE WINTER INSPECTION FREE BRAKE CHECK WITH 15% OFF BRAKE REPAIRS
155/70 X 13T 165/70 X 13T 165/65 X 13T 175/65 X 14T 185/65 X 15H 195/65 X 15H 185/60 X 14H 185/60 X 15H 195/60 X 15H 205/55 X 16W 215/ 55 X 16W 205/50 X 16W 205/50 X 17W 215/50 X 17W 205/45 X 17W 215/45 X 17W 225/45 X 17W 235/45 X 17W 225/45 X 18W 245/45 X 18W 225/40 X 18W 245/40 X 18WY
BUDGET TYRES £28.99 £31.99 £32.99 £35.99 £38.99 £39.99 £37.99 £41.99 £39.99 £45.99 £54.99 £53.99 £54.99 £57.99 £49.99 £50.99 £54.99 £65.99 £67.99 £77.99 £59.99 £62.99
EVERGREEN PREMIUM TYRES INCLUDES TYRE LIFE GUARANTEE
£34.99 £38.99 £39.99 £43.99 £46.99 £48.99 £46.99 £49.99 £52.99 £57.99 £60.99 £62.99 £67.99 £69.99 £61.99 £65.99 £66.99 £79.99 £77.99 £85.99 £77.99 £89.99
UNIT C1 HALESFIELD 21, TELFORD TF7 4NX - OPENING TIMES - MON - FRI 8:30am - 6pm
www.delameremotors.com
AVON TYRES £39.99 £45.99 £49.99 £46.99 £55.99 £57.99 £54.99 £62.99 £62.99 £69.99 £89.99 £82.99 £109.99 £117.99 £89.99 £99.99 £89.99 £100.99 £132.99 £154.99 £118.99 £158.99
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New show site for Sheds Now Leading local shed manufacture Sheds Now have a new show site at Lakeside Garden Center Priorslee Telford . The prominent Garden Center is close to junction 4 of the M54and is an Ideal location to show of the latest designs from Sheds Now. You will be able to view the
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SINTON SIGNS NEW CONTRACT AFC Telford United recently announced that Andy Sinton has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the New Bucks Head until May 2014. The deal represents the longest contract ever awarded to a manager since the club formed in 2004. Speaking about the development, Chairman Lee Carter has expressed his delight at Sinton’s decision to commit his immediate future to the club. “This contract shows that the club is determined to keep progressing,” Carter said. “I’m delighted that Andy has agreed this deal because he is the foundation of everything we’re trying to do as a club. We’ve made phenomenal progress in terms of our professionalism since he arrived and we want to get a foothold in our new division and then build on that.” Carter also revealed that the contract could have been agreed sooner - and would have been had time allowed. “We informally offered an extension to Andy back in April but it got moved to the bottom of the in-tray simply because we’ve had such a busy period. Once we got down to detail it was actually a very quick process. We’re delighted to have Andy here and he’s delighted to be here too.” For his part, Sinton has echoed Carter’s sentiment and reiterated his desire to lead AFC Telford United into the Football League. “I wanted to see where the club would be heading in the next few years and I’ve been really impressed with Lee and all the staff,” Sinton said. “I want to manage in the League and the next challenge for me is to get Telford ready to compete for that.”
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The winter tyre debate
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The stylish Range Rover Evoque Finally after all the hype, high profile reveals, ‘Pulse of the City’ marketing, promotional events and the completion of early consumer and media test drives, the stylish Range Rover five door Evoque and three door Evoque Coupe models are ready for delivery. Around 10,000 have already been advance ordered in the UK, a third of the total global orders to date. Prices and targets Prices range from £27,955 up to £39,995 but that hasn’t put customers off even in these recessionary times. About a third of early adopters are expected to be women as Land Rover attempts to target a new audience with its latest model. Although fashionable and glitzy, both Evoque models are loosely based on the family workhorse, the Land Rover Freelander, but the target sales audience is miles apart and the only common factor is that they are both SUVs and most Evoques will be 4x4s. However some company car and fleet users will opt for the less taxing 2WD diesel 129 to 133g/km of CO2 Evoque variants, due early next year, and Land Rover sees a sales opportunity in this area where certain fleets
There’s the ongoing speed camera debate, EVs versus hydrogen/alt-fuels and then there’s winter tyres one – a favourite that surfaces in September every year. Tyre manufacturers and car-makers like to start pushing winter tyres and their benefits in cold weather with cold weather approaching, especially with colder winters of late, with a particular focus on braking distances and allround performance in colder weather.
have not been allowed to buy 4x4 vehicles. You get a flavour of the image created for the Evoque from the fact that Victoria Beckham has consulted on some ‘posh spicy’ interior styling treatments so look for a VB special edition in the future. Equestrian star, rugby player’s wife and a ‘Royal’ Zara Phillips has also one on order. One of the ‘red carpet’ launches of the Evoque range was held at Harvey Nichols London department store where celebs, WAGs and the wealthy were on hand to welcome the Chelsea tractor home. But let me assure you, all that glitters in regards to the performance of the Evoque is not fool’s gold – in fact it is a bit of a gem. Platform and popularity It is loosely related to the highly capable Land Rover Freelander because it uses more or less the same plat-
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There are a number of issues in the motor industry that seem on a perennial loop in the sense that they surface, are discussed, inspire angry and then disappear for a while, only to resurface at a later date.
But drivers frequently counter that winter tyres are little more than an unnecessary choice in the UK and represent a cash cow for tyre manufacturers.
form, the same All Terrain Response system for 4WD versions, significantly revised versions (60% of components have been changed) of the 2.2-litre turbodiesel unit and a Ford 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. And it is built in Britain which is good for jobs. The Evoque has a marginally shorter wheelbase than the Freelander, so the rear seat legroom and boot space suffers. But it is a shade wider than the Freelander, offering more wallet or handbag space, and has shorter front and rear overhangs so the 4,355mm length is more compact for Sloane Street parking. It is also the lightest ever Land Rover model. Around 80% of customers will go for one of the 2.2-litre, four cylinder turbodiesel engine options with 150 or 190bhp, most will be 4WD models and in the longer term ,there might be a sales bias towards the more userfriendly five door Evoque but currently the less practical but racy looking three door Coupe is holding its own with a 50-50 sales split. There are Pure, Prestige and Dynamic levels of trim and equipment with most buyers to date going for the top spec and adding items from the comprehensive list of extra cost goodies – like the £450 panoramic glass roof for instance which has attracted 80% of buyers so far.
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Put through their paces on the streets of Edinburgh, the country roads and lanes and off roading in the Glens of the Scottish Borders by the UK’s motoring media this week, the Evoques proved completely capable, well balanced, comfortable and spritely.
With all wheel drive in use at all times on the road and All Terrain Response available for bad driving conditions on or off road, plus Descent Control for off-roading, the plush Evoques are no softies when it comes to tough going.
I tried the most likely best selling Evoque SD4 2.2-litre 190bhp turbodiesel unit with the 6-speed manual gearbox and Dynamic specification which is steeply priced at £37,380. I also tried the Evoque SD4 Coupe with the same engine; same Dynamic trim level but with the £1,610, 6-speed auto gearbox and this model costs a very hefty £39,990. Both returned exactly 30.1mpg, significantly down on the 50.2mpg for the Evoque and 44.3mpg for the Coupe official figures. CO2 emissions for this engine are 149g/km with the manual gearbox and 169g/km for the Coupe auto, so VED road tax will be £130 for the manual but £265 in the First Year rate and then £190 per annum after that for the automatic. So the manual models have a distinct financial edge although the auto is a nicer drive. Benefit-in-Kind company car tax will be a minimum of 22%.
They are just as capable and sure-footed as the workhorse Freelander. It is unlikely that Evoque owners are likely to venture too deep into the countryside, off the tarmac or long winding gravel driveways; more likely city shopping or luncheon trips, but the capabilities to cope with severe adverse weather conditions under all circumstances will be comforting. I rather suspect that trudging through deep snow to the ski slopes will be as severe as it gets for Evoque owners. Styling and comfort There has been significant attention paid to making the engines more refined and the traditional diesel engine high noise intrusion has been drastically reduced by additional sound-proofing in the engine compartment. So quiet is it that the wind noise intruding into the vehicle from the very large door mirrors was more noticeable. My two test models were fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels and I would suggest these are
the best and most comfortable size to go for as larger wheels tend to unsettle the ride. However style conscious buyers usually think biggeris-best and I suspect that size will matter in this area and 20-inch wheels will be selected. The very modern sharp exterior styling, the plush but compact five seater interiors and a very comprehensive level of equipment – too much to list, gives this baby Range Rover all the ownership appeal of the larger Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. Expect the styling of the Evoques to become the new vision for the next generation of Range Rovers. Despite its high price the luxury spec Evoque and Evoque Coupe, Land Rover are confident their new up-market range will become their best selling models; outselling their current best seller – the Freelander - which has global annual sales of 65,000 units. So it is just as well the company has the aspirational capability of building 106,000 Evoques a year in this country for world consumption which is good for Great Britain and the Indian industrial conglomerate of Tata, owners of Jaguar/Land Rover.
Last year, demand for winter tyres far outstripped supply and there are ever-more frequent calls to make winter tyre fitment compulsory in the UK – as it is in parts of continental Europe. With another harsh winter predicted and at least one premium tyre manufacturer ramping up its production of winter tyres from 350,000 to half a million this winter; carmakers and safety organisations pushing winter tyres and harsher winters now, seemingly, the norm, we’ve weighed up both sides of the argument. So, low-temperature life-savers or pointless pocket-liners? Find out below whether winter tyres are worth the effort, and expense. What’s the difference between winter and summer tyres? Winter tyres are as different to summer tyres as black pieces of rubber can be and the differences cover three basic areas: compound, tread and sipes. In terms of compound, they contain a higher proportion of natural rubber than summer tyres, which means they are softer and more flexible in lower temperatures. Summer tyres will begin to stiffen and harden at seven degrees Celsius, meaning that rather than key into the road surface, they will ride along the top of the bumps and
grooves of the road. A winter tyres is softer and more flexible so will key into the roads surface giving more grip. Tread pattern is also different on winter tyres because it is much wider than on summer tyres. That means it picks up snow as the tyre comes into contact with it, pressing it into the grooves. That may sound counterintuitive but it actually increases grip because there is a lot of traction between snow and snow. The final difference is an abundance of sipes – slits in the tyres rubber – that provide more points for the winter tyre to bite into the winter road surface and thus provide more traction and control. Why not use winter tyres all year round? The problem with winter tyres is that they do not perform as well as summer tyres in temperatures of seven degrees Celsius and above. How well do they work in warmer conditions? While winter tyres will work in warmer conditions, they’ll bring with them a number of drawbacks as the weather gets hotter. Their strength in winter is based on their ability to remain soft and flexible in cold conditions however the flipside is that in warm weather, these tyres become even softer and will wear out even quicker as the temperature rises. Why don’t more drivers use winter tyres? The statistics provide an overwhelming argument for winter tyre use, however an alarmingly small number of UK motorists fit them during winter months. That’s because relatively few motorists are aware that winter tyres exist or aware at the difference they could make in wintry driving conditions. That’s changing due to tyre safety month and a number of manufacturers and tyre makers who are investing a lot of time and money into increasing exposure for winter tyres.
That’s borne from the advantages they bring in cold weather but there will always be the money making argument to counter that point. Wear, tear and practicality As well as a lack of education, motorists are also put off winter tyres because of price, with one set of tyres a year proving costly enough for some. There is also a concern that winter tyres, because they are softer, will wear out faster than summer tyres however there is little evidence to support this theory if winter tyres are used in the correct conditions. Tyre makers direct winter tyre users to change them as soon as the bad weather has gone because winter tyres perform poorly in warmer weather and impact on fuel economy. However, if used in appropriate temperatures, there is little evidence to suggest that they will wear out quicker than summer tyres. Tyre manufacturers also like to point out that whilst your winter tyres are in use, your summer tyres are in storage and vice versa. That means that only one set is being worn at a time as opposed to the same set being worn down all year round. That in itself throws up another issue of storage space. Tyres aren’t small and there are four of them which can automatically rule some motorists out because they do not have the space for them. Why are winter tyres more expensive than summer tyres? Price is perhaps the biggest bugbear when it comes to winter tyres and one of the main reasons critics believe they are little more than a cash cow. According to Continental, there is no escaping the inflated costs of winter tyres until they become more popular and are produced in similar volumes to summer tyres. Tim Bailey, head of safety at Continental, said that sum-
mer tyres are far cheaper, per tyre, because they’re produced in much lower volumes than regular tyres. “We produce winter tyres in much lower volumes than summer tyres – so there aren’t the economies of scale with producing winter tyres. As a result they’re more expensive for us to produce.” Another reason winter tyres are more expensive is because of their compound which is more advanced than summer tyres. As mentioned, winter tyres use more natural rubber than summer tyres to remain flexible and soft in cold temperatures. Natural rubber is more expensive than synthetic alternatives, according to Bailey, driving the price of winter tyres up. Should I buy winter tyres? According to Continental tyres, drivers are six times more likely to be involved in an accident in winter than in summer months. There are also a range of figures which show that braking distances are significantly reduced in temperatures below seven degrees Celsius on winter tyres. In 2010, the mean winter time temperature in the UK was 1.6 degree Celsius, according to the Met Office and between 1 December and the end of February, temperatures never exceeded seven degrees Celsius. However in autumn 2010 between the 1 September and the 30 November, temperatures averaged 8.9 degrees Celsius leaving motorists in a tricky situation when it comes to winter tyres. Their advantages are obvious in suitable weather conditions and if tyres are changed in accordance with temperatures they are the obvious choices in terms of safety. If, however, they are used inflexibly for a set period of time, motorists could see drawbacks in terms of wear and tear, fuel economy and performance in warmer conditions.
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