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Welcome to the Bumper September & October Edition of The Hype Magazine for TELFORD! Your LOCAL magazine is very proud to bring you the very best businesses and services in the TELFORD area!

We take a look at which big names are heading our way with the biggest live tours around and the latest blockbuster movie releases at Cineworld IMAX. If you are looking for something tasty to eat, we have a real treat in store with some brilliant RESTAURANT REVIEWS!

We also have our special features covering Education, NEW HOMES in Telford, Motoring and Health & Beauty.

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS Casa Ruiz Bridgnorth Good Times Bistro Madeley The White Hart Ironbridge Urey’s Street Food Bar The Blue Elephant Ketley

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FILMS-TV-LIVETOURS Autumn Recipes Cineworld Film Releases Duran Duran TOUR! Florence & The Machine Hype ‘Films To Watch’

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EDUCATION The Education Journey Bridgnorth Endowned TCAT Shrewsbury 6th Form Walford & North TACT

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MOTORING 38 Furrows Ford Focus ST 40 Rybrook Mini Shrewsbury BEAUTY & HEALTH 61 Autumn Beauty Tips 62 Flares Hairdressing

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11-13TH SEPTEMBER 2015 LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL LUDLOW CASTLE Featuring over 180 local producers and showcasing local food and drink.

Britain's best food and drink festival.

11 - 13TH SEPTEMBER 2015 MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLBEING FESTIVAL - NEC BIRMINGHAM If you are into self-development, yoga, meditation and wellbeing then join us at the Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival. Tickets from £9.00

19TH SEPTEMBER 2015 FLORENCE + THE MACHINE GENTING ARENA BIRMINGHAM Florence + The Machine announce their return to the stage with their first full UK tour since March 2012.

September will see them embark on a 12 strong string of dates including a night at the Genting Arena.

19TH SEPTEMBER 2015 FREE IRONBRIDGE GORGE WORLD HERITAGE FESTIVAL Enjoy a craft and food market, live street entertainment and family activities at the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival. All visitors to use park & ride (TF4 3QE). Station Road car park in Ironbridge for accessible parking only.

25 - 27TH SEPTEMBER 2015 A PLACE IN THE SUN LIVE NEC BIRMINGHAM A Place in the Sun Live is the official exhibition of the hit overseas property TV show and, as well as being the biggest overseas property show in Europe, is the perfect place to help

guide you through the buying process and find your ideal property abroad.

26TH SEPTEMBER 2015 HARVEST FOOD FESTIVAL APLEY FARM SHOP On Sat 26 Sept, 9.30-5.30pm, Apley Farm Shop has invited over 20 local food & drinks producers to come & offer free tasters to its customers. It's a feast at harvest time, a delicious food festival. So come to Apley to Taste, Discover, Enjoy!

2 - 4TH OCTOBER 2015 THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW NEC BIRMINGHAM The UK’s largest wedding show is coming to the Birmingham NEC this Autumn!

7 - 11TH OCTOBER 2015 HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW GENTING ARENA BIRMINGHAM Every October, Birmingham’s NEC is transformed into an equestrian utopia as Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) fills 50 acres of the site with thrills, spills, and world class entertainment.

10 - 12TH OCTOBER 2015 ONE DIRECTION ‘ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR’ BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM The world’s biggest pop act return to their homeland next year with the eagerly awaited announcement of dates in Birmingham. Following alreadyannounced dates in Europe, North America, Asia and South Africa, One Direction will return next autumn –giving fans the chance to see the band perform songs from their brand new album ‘FOUR’ for the first time along-

side all their much-loved hits.

16 OCTOBER 2015 A$AP ROCKY & WIZ KHALIFA 16 DAY TRIP TOUR 2015 GENTING ARENA BIRMINGHAM A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa, are joining forces at the Genting Arena this October. Seeing 2 such phenomenal artists on the same bill is a rare occurrence, so tickets are sure to fly out the door for these dates. Don’t miss out!

16 - 18TH OCTOBER 2015 THE 10TH SHROPSHIRE RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL SHREWSBURY OLD MARKET HALL CINEMA The film festival is completely organised by volunteers and we are funded by grants, individual donations and sponsorship.

21ST OCT - 1ST NOV 2015 DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM Now featuring Disney’s Frozen! Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, live on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favourite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment.

31ST OCTOBER 2015 GHOSTLY GASLIGHT BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN Dress in your most scary costume and head to Blists Hill where the streets, shops and houses will be transformed into eerie places filled with ghosts, ghouls and monsters. Amazing light and sound effects plus a family firework display. Dogs not allowed and all tickets must be purchased in advance.

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Shropshire’s Rainbow Film Festival celebrates ten years this October, with another packed weekend of fabulous feature films, documentaries, Q&A’s, discussions and short film screenings.

The Festival will be opened by the Mayor of Shrewsbury, Cllr. Miles Kenny.

There are a number of filmmakers and directors attending, one of whom Matt Carter, will be talking about his film, ‘Jayson Bend: Queen and Country’, in a Q&A after the screening.

Jayson Bend is an LGBT James Bond styled Action/ Comedy/Satire feature film. Royal Intelligence Ministry agent, Jayson Bend teams up with his Swiss counterpart to try and stop the launch of a satellite that will turn the owner of the largest global hair salon chain into one of the most powerful men in the world!

‘We screened it to a small audience in Ludlow last year.

They laughed all the way through, so we decided to screen it at the main Festival this year,’ said Will Allaway.

Once again, the Festival has teamed up with SpringOut, who have chosen the films with a lesbian focus. ‘Mom’s

Apple Pie: the Heart of the Lesbian Mother’s Custody Movement’, reminds us of the struggles lesbian mothers faced in the 1970’s. This is coupled with ‘Raising Hell’, interviews with the children of lesbian and gay parents talking about their lives.

Taking festival goers back even further, ‘Victim’, a film made in 1961 (Dirk Bogarde/Sylvia Syms), is a gay classic film noir. It tells the story of a high flying barrister who is cut down when he confronts the blackmail suffered by gay men in 1960’s Britain. This will be accompanied by a Q&A about the film with Peter Scott-Presland, the author of ‘Amiable Warriors’: a history of the pioneers who struggled for gay rights in the 50’s and 60’s.

Two Short Film screenings, on Saturday and Sunday mornings, will showcase films from around the world.

Once again, the audience will choose the best films for an Audience Award. There will be a chance to meet the directors at a Directors' Breakfast, on the Saturday at 8.00am.

Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival: 16th – 18th October, at The Old Market Hall Cinema and The Hive, Shrewsbury.

Visit: www.rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk or Email: info@rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk

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On a Friday Summer’s evening, myself and my Partner Jasmine were welcomed to the heart of Bridgnorth at the home of Spanish Tapas. An experience neither of us will rapidly forget…

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CASA RUIZ

“The Taste of Spain, close to home”

“Casa Ruiz” is a family run Tapas Bar situated in the High Street of the Historic, Picturesque market town Of Bridgnorth. The doors were first opened in May 2009, since then the restaurants reputation has soared; and we wanted to have a taste! A restaurant with rustic, dark wood interior stripped floors and exposed beam ceilings.

The appearance of Casa Ruiz reflects its own unique style, personality and eccentric characters! They serve freshly cooked Tapas alongside carefully selected Spanish wines, beers and cider. They are perfect for a small intimate dinner, as we experienced and equally suitable for large fun parties and celebrations!

The night started with the lovely Jess, our waitress for the evening, bringing us the drinks menu. Without any deliberation I wanted to be taken back to my time in Barcelona and opted for a rather large “jug” of Sangria - Oh well, it was a Friday after all! Jasmine chose a diet coke being the designated driver for the evening…

Emma, the manager of the restaurant explained to us that they also had a special for the evening –traditional Spanish Paella. This made my taste buds soar.

We were left to study the menu for ten minutes and allow ourselves time to take in the ambience of the restaurant.

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Beautiful images and decor of Spanish culture, the scent of a candle burning away on the table, coupled with authentic Spanish acoustics above our heads set the scene exquisitely well.

With Jasmine and I being inexperienced tapas eaters, we asked Jess to explain what we should maybe opt for and how many items to order (if I had my way this would have been the lot!).

She recommended two/three tapas each to nibble on and share, but did pre-warn us we may well want more!

She wasn’t wrong.

We had the Pan Fresco to start, light fresh bread served with homemade Alioli sauce. The bread was moist and the subtle hints of garlic in the mayo like sauce accompanied it superbly well.

I went for the Olives – I noticed these in a large handmade bowl on the bar when I entered the restaurant which lured me straight in – this was great touch.

I’m a true advocate of seafood, so I could not resist the Gambas Con Garbadina; battered prawns tossed in a Chilli and Honey sauce. This mixture of sweet & sour worked very well, each king prawn proving as juicy as the last. Jasmine had the Tortilla

Española, a traditional potato and onion Omelette, of which there was plenty! This was the most surprising feature of the evening, the portion size. Without doubt if you want plentiful and stunning food at super prices, please do visit this eatery, you will definitely return!

Next up was the expertly plated Pinchos Morunos , Free range pork kebabs marinated with garlic, paprika and spices. The pork was juicy and lean; the spices gave it the little kick that made your senses think you were dining in a tapas bar, celebrating in the heart of a Spanish city. All of this when this gem of a restaurant is right on your doorstep!

With our tummy’s feeling the full brunt of our escapade thus far, we had another dish to plough through, Calandracas. The dish was made up of delicate parcels of Chorizo, Ham and Cheese in a crispy batter. The blend of flavours made this dish unique and my personal favourite…I highly recommend!

As I slurped on my second glass of Sangria, we knew we had to leave room for a dessert, after all, it would be rude not to! Jasmine had the Chocolate Brownie with hazelnut and chocolate sauce with ice cream, the sheer smell of this pud was enough to turn anyone into a Chocolate lover. It radiated throughout the whole restaurant, warm sauce on a rich chocolate brownie. This is what girls dream of hey?

I couldn’t decide on Crema Catalana or Peras Al Vino, crème brulee or pears in red wine respectively.

However, Jess swayed me in the direction of the Pears. Which turned out to be the one of the best desserts I’ve ever eaten – compliments to the Chef Sam! These pears were soft and sticky being poached in red wine with cinnamon and ice cream. I’m not often lost for words but this dessert swept me off my feet and I let all the staff know how amazing it really was!

All in all, this night left our tummies full and our memories lasting. We even spent twenty minutes talking to manager Emma at the end of the evening, in which she shared her own experiences of Spain and informed us that they also offer a gluten free menu and have special’s on Tuesday’s and Sunday’s where you can get two tapas for £5.95 or three tapas for £8.95.

What a Bargain! They also won the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame in 2015 with 5 years of excellence.

This restaurant is one not to be forgotten and we will definitely be returning, more than once! Thanks to Emma, Jess (whose own family supply some of the food at the restaurant from their own butchers shop) and the Chef Sam in particular for a Friday evening we will not forget!

45 High St, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4DX

01746 218084

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THE HYPE REVIEW Good Times Bistro “Good Food, Good Music, Good Times...

It’s What We Are All About”

In the heart of Madeley, there is a fabulous new eatery, Good Times Bistro. This family owned Bistro is like a blast from the past, with Retro 70’s décor, furniture and tableware.

My husband Stef and I were excited go along and see what all the hype was about, so on a warm Friday evening we drove down to Madeley. There is parking right outside the door which was great, we went inside and it was like going back to my childhood! The colourful, bold patterns, original 70’s furniture and of course lava lamps galore all blended together perfectly and a ‘comfortableness’ which made me feel right at home.

We were greeted and shown to our table, and within minutes we had nibbles and a mimosa aperitif to wet our appetites. There were plump green and black olives, along with pretzels and tortilla chips, which were perfect for keeping me going while I browsed the menu. Dan, our drinks waiter for the evening came to take our order, I had offered to drive so opted for a diet coke but Stef had decided he would let his hair down and chose a Paparuda Pinot Grigio, a Romanian Pinot, packed full of ripe honeyed fruit, which he described as extremely moreish any excuse for another glass!

We ordered our starter course, Stef had spotted one of his favourite starters – ‘The Rough With The Smooth’ Pate Plate, which had a smooth chicken liver parfait, along with a coarse meaty pate served with fresh

toast triangles and a homemade red onion marmalade and I had noticed that there was a Tapas Plate on which you could choose any three from Chorizo and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms, Chicken Fillet Sate, Smoked Salmon, Spicy Buffalo Wings, Melon and Parma Ham, Marinated Mushrooms, Hummus & Pitta Bread, Al’s Potato and Egg Salad and a new option of Patatas Bravas– A hard choice indeed but I went for Smoked Salmon, Hummus and Patatas Bravas. They arrived in no time at all and looked amazing, on brilliant glass fish shaped plates (original 70’s style!), so we tucked in enthusiastically – Stef was delighted with his choice and let out little moans of delight as he savoured every mouthful and my Tapas was delicious, the Salmon was perfect and the Patatas Bravas was simply divine, bursting with flavours and with a spicy kick – spot on!

We had a chat with the owner Pam, who explained that the Chef Alan is her son, as is Dan – the family had come up with the idea of opening the Bistro together as they have owned the building for many years, previously running the family accounting business from there, which moved to other premises a while back. They have owned restaurants before including one in America, and so Good Times Bistro was born.

I asked Pam what she would recommend for our main courses and she explained that one of her favourite dishes is the Chicken Dijonaise, as it’s so rich and creamy and the perfect ‘comfort’ dish – I was sold and ordered it to try for myself. Stef loves steak, so

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when he spotted ‘The Steak’ – two tender slices of ribeye, pan sautéed and served with homemade pepper sauce – he knew this was the one for him. We ordered some more drinks from Dan and listened to the Retro music – all from the 70’s era, which were brilliant! I couldn’t help but sing along with ‘Staying Alive’ by The Bee Gees – a real classic!

The Good Times Team!

In no time at all our main courses arrived and the aromas alone had my mouth watering. The Steak was so juicy and tender that it melted in the mouth, there were Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Creamed Potatoes with Cheese and Herbs and Cauliflower & Broccoli in Cheese Sauce – WOW! The flavours were phenomenal, everything cooked to perfection and bursting with taste. My Chicken Dijonaise was simply stunning, Pam was definitely right about this dish, the chicken was wonderful - with its creamy sauce with a hint of Dijon mustard and sautéed mushrooms, shallots and a hit of garlic flamed in Brandy, a combination which would be hard to beat. We were stuffed!

We took a few moments to let the food settle and finish up our drinks when the dessert menu arrived; we glanced at each other and knew that we would not be able to resist trying one. There was Deep Dish Apple Pie, Fabulous Waffles which are prepared on order and come with optional ‘Boozy Fruit Sauces’ or lashings of Butter & Maple Syrup, Fresh Mango Sorbet but we opted for New York Style Baked Cheesecake – with Boozy Fruit Sauce and Fresh Fruit Salad served with liquer.

Stef’s Cheesecake was amazing – I know as I couldn’t resist trying some! It was light and creamy and the boozy fruit sauces complimented it brilliantly and my Fresh Fruit Salad was the perfect thing to round off my meal – full of chilled Strawberries, Peach, Pineapple and Melon but the liquer was the key – it brought all of them together beautifully.

The portions are very generous and we had a couple of times when we thought we might be beaten – but the food is so good that you really want to devour every morsel!

Good Times isn’t just the name – it is the ethos of the Bistro and whole ensemble blends together into exactly that – a really Good Time!

36 High Street, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire TF7 5AS

Tel: 01952 303054 goodtimesbistro@hotmail.com

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The White Hart “Glorious Scenery &

Mouth-watering Food, For Special Occasions”

We really enjoy the summer months and always like to spend time around the River Severn in the lovely town of Ironbridge. So, because of this we were extremely pleased to have the opportunity to go along to The White Hart Café Bar and Bistro to soak up the atmosphere of this warmly charming location. The Bistro is situated adjacent to the river, which affords a fantastic view of the beautiful greenery of the Ironbridge Gorge; which I must say, is simply stunning.

The White Hart is a well presented beer house that has been nicely improved and renovated to give off a relaxed, comforting feeling as you approach the well laid out courtyard area outside of the main entrance.

The outdoor seating area is nicely arranged, with wooden tables and parasols to take in the lovely summer sunshine.

Going inside revealed an incredibly well presented array of tables and chairs all in keeping with the eighteenth century setting, including wooden floors and roof beams. We were greeted by the lovely bar staff, and whilst our drinks were being poured, we chatted about the bistro.

The White Hart is a perfect location for special occasions, such as birthday events and anniversaries as well as posh ‘barbies’. During the day it is a relaxed café bar, and in the evening a bistro restaurant and cocktail bar.

We were very impressed with how luxurious everything looked, and we were pleased with the very pretty layout of the upstairs dining room which had a great view of the Severn.

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The chandeliers were almost gravity defying with their large zigzag construction, which complimented the superb art on the walls.

We were seated at our table and the menu was already presented ready for us to peruse. The dinner menu options looked absolutely mouth-watering with some really fantastic choices. For our starters, I opted for Pigeon Breast, Roasted Beets, Purple Cauliflower and Hazelnut Dressing and my Wife chose the Heritage Tomato and Basil Salad with Whipped Goats cheese and Tomato Essence.

Whilst we were waiting for our starters to arrive we were presented with some tasters, which are served on the weekends, to sample. These tasters were presented in a small glass sitting

atop a saucer and contained a fabulous mixture of rice and herbs topped with a king prawn – simply delicious.

I was intrigued by the wine of the month, and took the opportunity to order a glass of Michael Leon Pinot Gris which is a sweeter wine perfect for stronger flavoured meaty dishes, which would perfectly compliment the pigeon breast.

The starters arrived and they were fantastically well laid out with a very artistic flair. I really enjoyed the combination of the beetroot and hazelnuts which really brought out the flavour of the pigeon. Eileen commented that the cheese on her dish was scrumptious, and kept eating until everything was gone.

I would definitely recommend the White Hart as a top tier destination to enjoy excellent food and wine.

The music in the restaurant was relaxed and really added to the experience as we waited for the main courses. Eileen had ordered Seared Sea Trout, Crab and Herb crushed potato with a Samphire and Crab Bisque and I had gone all out and requested the Roast Fillet and Belly of Pork with Peas, Black Pudding, Baby Onions and Black Cabbage. When the food arrived it was absolutely stunning and I was incredibly happy with how well the flavours matched the visuals of both my own dish and Eileen’s. The pork was exactly to my liking and I was enjoying every mouthful. Of course I had to try some of Eileen’s food too – it looked phenomenal.

We decided to round off the evening with some lovely sweets and I went for the Treacle Tart and Banana Ice cream and my wife went with the Pistachio Cake, Raspberry Parfait and Sorbet with Roast Peach. We were both extremely happy with our desserts and the flavours were incredible – with special thumbs up to the Parfait and Sorbet which I really enjoyed.

We were both extremely impressed with how nice the evening had gone and we will not be leaving it too long before we will go back to try out some of the other fabulous options.

White Hart Café Bar and Bistro 10 Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7AW

Telephone: 01952 432901 Email: info@whitehartironbridge.com

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"You can be naughty or nice at Ureys"

"If you're following an eating plan Norma will go through your requirements with you and will cook you flavoursome fat free food whilst still following the menu.

You really don't have to miss out!"

If you are a regular to ‘The Old Asda’ Red Oak car park, you will be familiar with the aromatic greeting of delicious, mouth- watering creations that fill the air, enticing you to dine at ‘Urey’s Street Food Bar’.

For over four years Urey’s has been providing a lunch to tea time service, not only to passing customers drawn by the aroma and to the surrounding offices and shops but also to customers who telephone their order through using their ‘Grab & Go’ service – great for eliminating the cost of parking.

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Urey’s Street Food Bar

“We don’t do ‘Fast Food’ We do Good Food Fast”

I went along to sample the delight’s available ay Urey’s with my work colleague Simon. Everything from the Sides to Puddings are Homemade so as soon as you pull up in the car park, you just follow your nose, with the tantalising smells of fresh food beckoning you over. It was a lovely day so we took a look at the options on the menu, and were amazed at the array of different dishes to choose from. Norma suggested that we try a starter of Patharka Kebab – Beautifully seasoned Lamb in a traditional Asian bread which was light and flaky, served along with tomato, cucumber and lashings of Mint Yogurt. This really awakened my taste buds.

Urey’s offer 3 different portion sizes, Small at £3.99, Large at £5.99 and XL at £7.99. The XL option comes with an extra-large portion of meat (Great for Body Builders etc…)

Firstly

You decide firstly from: Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Goat, Fish, Prawns, Tofu or Quorn.

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Secondly

Then you select one of the following sauces: Indian: Korma, Tandoori, Tikka, Masala, Biryani or Sagwala Thai: Green Curry, Red Curry or Chilli & Ginger Caribbean: Jerk, Curried Fish or Curried Goat Chinese: Chow Mein, Szechwan or Sweet & Sour Japanese: Katsu Chilli or Italian

Thirdly

Choose: Noodles, Rice, Pasta or Couscous

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Select your Spice: Mild, Medium, Hot or Extra Hot.

Then you can simply choose some Side Orders: Garlic Bread, Homemade Chips, Pakoras or Sweet Potato chips.

I went for – Curried Goat, Medium with Rice and Simon decide to try Prawns, Sagwala, Medium with Rice. We also had a portion of Chips, Sweet Potato Chips and Pakoras to share! The dishes arrived in no time at all and were as amazing as they sound. The fresh ingredients blended together into

a mouth-watering combination, which was bursting with flavours, I could taste the freshness of the Garlic and the Goat was so tender I barely had to chew it. It is hard to describe just how good the dishes were but if I had to put it into words – Delectable would probably be the one I would choose.

The Sweet Potato Chips were amazing - so tasty and sweet (well I suppose it’s in the name), we polished them off in no time at all and the Pakoras were fresh and crispy with lots of flavour.

I was absolutely bursting but Norma said that she had saved us some dessert – Strawberry Cheesecake for me and Banoffee Cheesecake for Simon and there was no way I was going to miss out on such a treat! The Strawberries were huge, plump and sweet and the rich & creamy cheesecake was simply divine with just the right amount of crunch in the base to round it off perfectly. Simon said that his Banoffee was also stunning and finished the lot off in record time.

Urey’s cater for just about everyone as your meal is prepared and cooked before you. So whether you are following a diet or specific eating plan or you have food allergies, you still have a huge choice of menu. Your meal is cooked individually to pure perfection. Nothing is too much trouble for Urey’s – All you have to do is ask!

We will definitely be going back to Urey’s again and again – I can’t wait to try some of the other options available and would recommend not only the wonderful food with the freshest of ingredients, the warm friendly service that makes you feel

instantly at ease but also the great value for money. All you need to do is decide which dish is going to be YOUR favourite!

UREY’S STREET FOOD BAR Red Oak Car Park Telford Town Centre

Telephone: 07792 410774 Open Mon - Sat 12-6pm (Thursday 12-8pm)

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The Blue Elephant

My husband Stef and I were looking forward to sampling the contemporary Indian Cuisine at The Blue Elephant in Ketley. The Restaurant is situated on a large corner plot and boasts beautiful views of the park to the rear.

The feel is contemporary with a large open plan space, thoughtfully positioned tables and a comfy waiting area, for those ordering takeaway or waiting to be seated. They have just installed air conditioning too, which was a really nice bonus.

Stef and I were shown to our table and given the menus to browse. We got started with some Poppadum’s and a selection of Mint Yogurt, Chutney, and Mixed Pickle to pile on top. These were really tasty, on the freshly cooked crispy poppadum’s, my favourite being the Mixed Pickle which was full of flavour and really kick started my appetite. We ordered our drinks, I stuck with a coke but Stef decided to order a Cobra lager which he loves with curry.

We had a chat with Mahmoud and asked what dishes he would recommend, as we fancied a change from our usual, he explained some of the options and we settled on starters of Lamb Tikka for Stef and King Prawn Butterfly for me, and the main courses we decided to try Ali’s Special for Stef and Murgh Aachari for me.

The starters arrived really quickly and looked fabulous, we tucked in enthusiastically; Stef said that the Lamb was amazingly tender, and melted in his mouth, the flavours were spot on and the fried onions finished the combination off nicely. My King Prawn Butterfly was great, really fresh

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and crunchy and finished with some fresh salad – A great start!

We sipped our drinks, and waited for the main courses to arrive. They arrived and looked fantastic, with beautiful presentation and nice little touches, like carved tomatoes and cucumber. We had some Pilau Rice and a Garlic Nan Bread to accompany the mains, my Murgh Aachari – Chicken, cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, mango pickle, exotic herbs and spices – it was delightful, the chicken was succulent and the sauce was blended to perfection with just the right amount of Garlic and the fusion of flavours made sweet by the mango pickle, beautiful with the Garlic Nan. Stef had opted for a hotter dish in Ali’s Special – Boneless Chicken with strips of onions & pepper, green chillies, fresh palok and clove of garlic. He was really pleased with Mahmoud’s

recommendation, it was just the right amount of spice and he was glad of the air conditioning as he was getting hot! The Chicken in this dish was sliced thin, which let the flavours seep right through every piece and Stef taking some gulps of Cobra in between mouthfuls to cool the fire on his tongue – Brilliant!

The Blue Elephant offer an array of dishes, from House Specials to Traditional Favourites and boast a 5 Star Hygiene Rating From Telford & Wrekin Council. They have a Special Banquet every Tuesday which is a real treat at just £9.95 per person for 4 courses. They also offer takeaway and home delivery options, so you can enjoy their Contemporary Indian Cuisine without even having to leave the house, you can even order online at www.blueelephanttelford.co.uk!

The Blue Elephant, Holyhead Road, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5AN.

Tel: 01952 253024 or 01952 253197

Open 7 days a week (including Bank Holidays) Sun-Thurs 5.30pm – 11.30pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm – 12.00 Midnight Email: info@blueelephanttelford.co.uk

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From 24th OCTOBER to 1st NOVEMBER 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Our season of spooky fun returns for another year!

“Come and join Winnie the Witch for some scary activities such as Pumpkin Carving, Eyeball picking and even a bit of creepy sand art. With Spooky Night time activities on 30th and 31st!

Alongside these extra activities, we will have our usual animal fun taking place.”

For General Enquiries please email encounters@hoofarm.com or phone 01952 677917.

Halloween at Hooooo!

For Animal Encounters please visit www.willswildanimalencounters. com or phone 01952 677917.

From 24th OCTOBER to 1st NOVEMBER 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Call 01952 677917 Preston on the Weald Moors, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DJ

www.hoofarm.com

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Great Days out for all the Family!

Ludlow Food Festival 12th September ADULT: £19.00 CHILD: £9.00

Annie The Musical - Birmingham Hippodrome 29th October ONE PRICE: £48.50

London "Christmas at Harrods" SAT 14th November ADULT: £26.00 CHILD: £18.00

A SELECTION OF GREAT DAYS OUT!

September

5th September - Buckingham Palace ADULT £43.00 CHILD £42.00 19th September - Stratford Upon Avon & Wellesbourne Market ADULT £16.00 CHILD £12.00 26th September - Blackpool Illuminations ADULT £21.00 CHILD £13.50

October

3rd October - Wye Valley Tour ADULT £18.00 CHILD £12.50 17th October - Manchester City/Trafford Centre ADULT £16.00 CHILD £12.00 24th, 28th & 31st October Blackpool Illuminations with Tour of Lights ADULT £21.00 CHILD £13.50 27th October - Cheshire Oaks And City ADULT £15.00 CHILD £11.00 29th October - Bath ADULT £18.00 CHILD £15.00 30th October - Liverpool for Albert Dock, Museums and Shopping ADULT £16.00 CHILD £12.00

November

Josh Groban Stages at Symphony Hall SUNDAY 29th November ONE PRICE: £66.00

7th November - Bury Market ADULT £17.50 CHILD £12.00 22nd November - Blenheim Palace "Christmas Craft Market" ADULT £33.00 CHILD £22.00 29th November - Worcester Christmas Market ADULT £17.00 CHILD £14.00

H Y COAC LUXUR

TRAVEL

Birmingham German Christmas Market SATURDAY 5th December ADULT: £12.00 CHILD: £ 9.00

Find us on:

Pick up A Copy Of Our Holiday & Excursion Brochure

Wellington T: 01952 255560 Telford Coach Travel Centre T: 01952 585712 Bridgnorth T: 01746 762676

For Bookings & Enquiries Call: 01952 255560

www.elcockreisen.co.uk

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THE GHOST WALK

WEDNESDAY 28th OCTOBER 2015 7:00 pm to THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER

t: 01746 766477

e: admin@theatreonthesteps.co.uk

2015 7:00 pm Starting at the Town Hall on Bridgnorth High Street and ending at the Theatre!

EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL Walk Time 7pm Start Point Town Hall - Tickets Adults £10.00 Children £5.00

What’s On...Upcoming Shows...

Box Office: Town Hall, High Street, Bridgnorth

www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk

DESPERADO FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2015 8:00 pm to SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2015 8:00 pm

DESPERADO are a six piece ensemble of accomplished musicians from around the UK. The sum of these parts creates a truly superb homage to the originals, such that you could just believe you ARE standing on that street corner in Winslow Arizona, or on that dark desert highway.

Performance Time 8.00pm Tickets £17 No Concessions - Door Tickets £19.00

ROXY MAGIC FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER 2015 8:00 pm to SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2015 8:00 pm THE ROXY MAGIC MANIFESTO

ROXY MAGIC are a band of experienced and talented musicians who reproduce the diverse music and imagery of the hugely influential ROXY MUSIC and pop icon BRYAN FERRY. All the hits are performed with skill, style and verve to deliver an exciting and highly entertaining tribute. singer KEVIN HACKETT bears an uncanny resemblance to FERRY both visually and vocally, and has honed a stage presence which has received wide praise from fans of the original.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER 2015 7:00 pm to SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2015 3:00 pm

YOUTH ON THE STEPS PRESENT Alice The Musical - By Mike Smith and Vernon Mound The nonsense of Wonderland is captured beautifully in this engaging, fastpaced and exciting production based on Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. It is visually appealing, humorous with high energy dances, catchy songs, and of course The Mad Hatters Tea Party.All of the well known Wonderland characters appear in the show: The White Rabbit, The Mad Hatter, The Duchess, The King and Queen and Alice herself.

Alice The Musical really brings Lewis Carroll's zany world to life and is a proven hit with audiences of all ages.2015 sees the 150th anniversary of one of the world's most loved books and this production joins the other celebrations that are taking place throughout the world.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MATINEES - See website for times & prices.

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Butterflies & Fairy Cakes ADVERTISING FEATURE

Quality Cakes For Any Occasion!

Above: Hand Painted Cakes

Butterflies & Fairy Cakes are here to help you celebrate. We make quality cakes for any occasion within Telford, Shropshire. Whether you require a traditional cake or modern design, we offer a friendly & professional service to help you through the process from start to finish.

Our one to one service will ensure your cake meets your specific requirements and that you have a pleasant hassle free experience. From Birthdays, Anniversaries and Weddings to Butterfly and Cupcakes - whatever you are celebrating, we can provide the perfect cake for your requirements.

About me: I’m Bernadette Hartley and I have been baking and creating many styles of cakes for over 10 years. Having an A Level in Art & Design, City & Guilds in Exhibition Art & Design followed by a 3 year course in floristry. All have given me some wonderful skills that enable me to create stunning cakes and produce some striking and unusual designs with sugar craft.

“My passion for baking began at an early age and has been perfected over time. You can see the variations in type and flavour of cake within the flavours page. I’m always thinking of

Call Bernadette On : 07584 568 504

new ideas and feeling inspired by customer requests. Take a look at the gallery where you will see many examples including some hand painting onto fondant icing. The picture is taken from the same design as the receiver’s greeting card - painted on as water colour using edible paints” I will work with you to create a beautifully designed cake which suits your event perfectly and stays within your budget.

There are a range of flavours to choose, most you will have heard of some you may find more unusual. Cakes can be made allergy specific and with any dietary requirements taken into account. All my cakes are handmade using free range eggs and good quality fresh ingredients. The most popular fillings are made of buttercream light fluffy and full of flavour to compliment the flavour of your sponge cake.

Soft cheese, Italian Buttercream or Ganache may be more suitable to the project.

I have a 5 star Food Hygiene Award and a brand new website coming soon! I will always offer advice to ensure you have your cake & eat it!!! Call me to discuss your perfect cake on 07584 568504 or Find Me on Facebook!

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Mobile Number: 07584 568 504

66 Stanmore Drive,Trench,Telford,TF2 7DG

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Woody’s Warren Café and Playbarn This is an exciting time for Park Lane Centre, with the completion of our fantastic new facility, Woody’s Warren Café and Playbarn.

The idea behind Woody’s Warren was evolved in response to a decline in the number of play sessions and activities for children locally. This has a particular impact during the school holidays, when both children and parents can struggle to find low cost, local activities.

Woody’s Warren has been created through a successful bid to Telford and Wrekin Council’s Community Pride Fund for £100,000. This allowed Park Lane Centre to relocate the existing kitchen into what was a large store room. The soft play area was then created on the site of the old kitchen and servery, once the walls and pillars had been removed.

Local children attended workshops with artist Rick Shaw, who then used their art to create the woodland themed mural for the café walls.

The newly refurbished café offers healthy and family friendly, affordable meals.

Freshly made sandwiches, wraps and baguettes are available with a variety of fillings.

Daily seasonal specials and delicious cakes are also made on the premises as are the meals featured in our children’s menu.

For visitors to Park Lane Centre who would like refreshments but do not want to visit the playbarn, we have created Bluebell Corner, an attractive, separate, fully serviced seating area.

The playbarn is suitable for children age 8 and under and costs just £1.50 per session.

Woody’s Warren is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 6.00pm and Saturdays from 10am - 1.00pm with exclusive use of the playbarn for parties available on Saturdays from 1pm.

Party bags are included for each child along with a choice of meal and soft drink.

For more information please contact us on 01952 683700.

Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ

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Park Lane Centre

Woodside Telford

TF7 5QZ

Tel: 01952 683 700

Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm

Saturdays 10am - 1.00pm ÂŁ1.50 Per Session

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Looking For Somewhere Fun & Affordable To Take Your Children?

EPIC Fun & Fitness Telford

EPIC has been designed to offer affordable fun, fitness and play for all in a safe, stimulating and family friendly environment 6 days a week!

EPIC offers affordable play in our brand new twotiered play stucture, we have a great café offering homemade locally sourced snacks and a range of high quality barista coffee.

At EPIC we also house a small fitness studio offering a range of toning and aerobic classes, with the added benefit of being able to offer on-site childcare with a qualified childcare practitioner, so there's no excuse now!!

Here at EPIC we aim to promote fun and fitness to all.

EPIC has been designed based on the fundamental principles of healthy lifestyles and we aim to promote healthy lifestyle messages, offering a healthy menu, fitness programme, personal training and a range of activities for all the family.

Opening Times: •Monday - CLOSED (excluding Bank Holidays) •Tuesdsay - Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00pm •Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm (Please note we are open 10:00am - 4:00pm on Bank Holidays - Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years day)

Prices Term Time - •Under 2 yrs £2.00 •Over 2 yrs £3.00

Weekends and School Holidays - •Under 2 yrs £2.00 •Over 2 yrs £ 4.00

Book your EPIC Birthday Party TODAY! £6.50 per child Term Time Weekdays - 4pm-6pm £7.50 per child Weekends and School Holidays 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm and 4pm-6pm Price includes: •Exclusive hire of party room for 2 hours •2 Hour Play •Buffet serving a selection of sandwiches, cakes, savourys and unlimited squash and •Party Bags Book your Exclusive EPIC Birthday Party TODAY! Fridays 6pm-8pm, Saturdays 6pm-8pm, Sundays 4pm-6pm £120 Exclusive Hire of EPIC for 2 Hours Plus: £2.50 per child Price includes: •Exclusive hire of EPIC and party room for 2 hours. •2 Hour Play •Party Host •Buffet serving a selection of sandwiches, cakes, savourys and unlimited squash and •Party Bags

Tel: 01952 501226 www.epictelford.co.uk

Unit 11 Bridges Business Park, Horsehay, Telford, TF4 3EE

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The ‘Clubbercise’ Guide To Getting In Shape Don’t Sweat - GLOW! FITNESS FEATURE

CLASSES

Bringing A Night Out To Your Workout! Clubbercise Telford...

Since having a baby a few years ago I have been struggling to find a way to enjoy myself whilst getting fit without feeling self-conscious. Before kids my favourite past time was clubbing and 90s dance music and I was amazed to find an actual class that would incorporate all of these aspects.

I entered the hall for the clubbercise class and was immediately met by the familiar and loved sounds of the 90s, as I passed into the room the lights were off and the floor was lit up with disco lights and the other members neon outfits and glow sticks. Immediately at ease due to the dim lighting and familiar music I was warmly greeted to my fellow clubbers of a wide range of ages, both male and female. After brief greetings I was passed my own glow sticks and the music and routine began with Jac on stage leading us all.

The routine began with a warm up, stretching all the forgotten muscles to a well-known soundtrack. Within the hour session the beat increased along with the amount of movement and glow stick waving until we were all dancing away burning from 500-1000 calories without even realising it!

After a brief dance off we were all lead into a warm down, re-stretching and relaxing all of our muscles again aided by the amazing music and reassurance and guidance from

MONDAY Casey’s Donnington 7.15pm TUESDAY Pussycats Nightclub 7.40pm WEDSNESDAY Red House, Albrighton 8.30pm THURSDAY Pussycats Nightclub 7.40pm FRIDAY Park Lane Centre, Woodside 7.00pm SUNDAY Chinese Arts & Cultural - Stafford Park 15 9.45am Shifnal Village Hall 7.00pm Jac. Reminiscent of my clubbing days but without the alcohol and self-consciousness, at the end of the session everyone had worked hard but were still in brilliant spirits.

All of the routines were easy to follow and you could throw yourself into them as much as you felt that you could – after all everything was only lit by the forgiving disco lights and although very much part of the group you felt that you could work to your own ability with Jacs guidance without any pressure in your own little clubbercise world. I am definitely hooked and will be back for the next session for a little bit or reminiscent escapism and I will definitely be bringing my nearest and dearest.

For £5 including your glow sticks it is not only much cheaper than a night out clubbing, you also wake up feeling revived and toned. Try it for yourself and bring a friend by contacting Jac on Facebook or call her on 07856588740 or email jackie311273@gmail.com or to pre-register a class go to: www.bookwhen.com/4mhu2.

Charity Events! Halloween I am doing a Clubbercise warm up for Telford Dark Run 5k raising funds for Hope House and also taking part in the 5k run with my son Zakk. Then on 1st November I am going to Hawkstone Park to do 4 warm up sessions for RUN OR DYE event for Macmillan Cancer Support. Then on last warm up i will be taking part in the run with a group of my Clubbercise participants to raise funds - Come and join in!

Call Jackie On - 07856 588740 and Like Us On Facebook/clubbercisetelfordjac

Show Systems Marquee Services_Double Page Editorial 18/08/2015 14:55 Page 1

Show Systems Marquees Ltd From Simple to Spectacular...

ADVERTISING FEATURE

We have been providing top quality marquees for over 24 years, specialising in spectacular marquees for weddings, balls and parties. We offer a personal service and meet potential clients face to face to discuss your requirements, ideas and give advise in creating your special occasion. We provide marquees all year round and are familiar with working in the worst of British weather. Our goal is to provide your perfect and unique marquee venue. We cover Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Mid Wales and West Midlands.

If you want a marquee with the WOW Factor call us on: 07701 082114

Please contact us on the above numbers to discuss your event in more detail. Here at Show Systems we offer a FREE no obligation consultation and site visit to discuss your exact requirements in full.

Show Systems Marquees Ltd E-Mail: peter@showsystemsmarquees.co.uk Or visit: www.showsystemsmarquees.co.uk

Services

We provide marquees and the complete marquee service for your event. If required we can provide one or more members of our team to be onsite to oversee or operate the technical equipment we have provided.

Our Marquees - We have a large stock of traditional & clearspan marquees with windows and doors.

We also provide: • Flooring • Linings • Starlight • Furniture • Dance Floors

• Staging • Theming • Night Clubs • Lighting • Sound

• Heating • Electrics • Generators • Toilets

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Halloween ples Toffee Ap

Toffee Apples

No Halloween or Bonfire Night party is complete without some traditional toffee apples. To create the classic sticky and sweet treat, just follow this simple recipe!

Ingredients

• 500g Demerara Sugar • 75g Unsalted Butter • 225g Golden Syrup • 150ml Water • 2 Tsp Malt Vinegar • 8 Medium Eating Apples, Washed And Dried • Lollipop Sticks Makes: 8 Prep:10 Min | Cook:20 Min

Method

1. Put the sugar, butter, syrup water and vinegar onto a large, heavy based pan. Heat gently for about 5 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

2. Using a clean pastry brush, brush the inside of the pan with cold water just above the level of the mixture, then bring to the boil. Boil rapidly for 5-10 minutes or until the temperature reaches the soft crack stage or 143°C. 3. Meanwhile push the wooden sticks into the centre of the apples. Place a sheet of baking parchment on a tray.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the bubbles to settle. Dip the apples very carefully into the toffee to coat well.

Twirl each around a few seconds to allow the excess toffee to drip off and place on the paper to cool and harden.

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Hearty Beef & Pumpkin Stew Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Beef Stew Meat, Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil • 1 Cup Water • 3 Large Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed • 4 Carrots, Sliced • Large Green Pepper, Chopped • 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced • 1 Onion, Chopped • 2 Teaspoons Salt & 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper • 1 Tin Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Chopped • 2 Tablespoons Beef Gravy Granules • 1 Sugar Pumpkin Serves 8- 10 Prep:25 Min|Cook: 4Hrs |Ready In:4Hrs 25 Min

Method

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place beef in the saucepan and cook until evenly brown.

Mix in the water, potatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer approximately 2 hours.

2. Dissolve the granules into the mixture & stir in the tomatoes.

3. Preheat oven to 325F (165C).

4. Cut top off the pumpkin and remove seeds and pulp. Place the pumpkin in a heavy baking pan. Fill the pumpkin with the beef mixture. Brush outside of the pumpkin with remaining oil.

5. Bake in the preheated oven 2 hours, or until tender. Serve the stew from the pumpkin, scraping out some of the pumpkin meat with each serving - delicious!

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Method

1. Preheat oven to 200 C / Gas mark 6.

2. Halve pumpkin and scoop out seeds and stringy portions. Cut pumpkin into chunks. In a saucepan over medium heat, cover the pumpkin with water and bring to the boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool and remove the peel.

3. Return pumpkin to the saucepan and mash with a potato masher. Drain well, and measure 500g of the mashed pumpkin.

4. Prepare pastry by mixing together the flour and salt.

Rub butter into flour, and add 1 tablespoon cold water to mixture at a time. Mix and repeat until pastry is moist enough to hold together.

5. Shape pastry into a ball, with lightly floured hands.

On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry out. Transfer to a 20 or 23cm pie dish, gently pressing pastry into the bottom. Cut off any excess pastry hanging over he sides of the dish, and pinch pastry securely around the inner edge.

6. In a large bowl with mixer speed on medium, whisk the pumpkin with the evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt.

Pour into prepared pie dish. Bake for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.

an c i r e m A c i Class ie P n i k p m u P For The Filling

500g (1 1/4 Lb) Pumpkin - Pureed 1 (410g) Tin Evaporated Milk 2 Eggs, Beaten 175g (6 Oz) Dark Brown Soft Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

For The Pastry

350g (12 Oz) Plain Flour 1 Teaspoon Salt 200g (7 Oz) Butter 125ml (4 Fl Oz) Cold Water Prep:30min | Cook:1hr10min | Ready In:1hr40min

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Multi-platinum superstars Duran Duran will release their 14th studio album, Paper Gods on September 11th through Warner Bros. Records. Singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor recorded the album in London with producers Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Josh Blair, and Mr Hudson. The record features special guests Janelle Monáe (on the first single “Pressure Off”), former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante, Canadian Juno-Award winning singer Kiesza, British singer/songwriter Mr Hudson, violinist Davidé Rossi and actress Lindsay Lohan. The album was mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent.

The songs on Paper Gods capture the duality and sense of conflict at the heart of Duran Duran’s music. “It really goes back to that strange early Duran mix: the hard-edged pop, coexisting with this dark, weird, experimental side,” John says. “That’s something that’s essential to all of us,” Nick adds. “It’s great to be able to lift people’s spirits — and your own — with a strong shot of pure pop, but the world we live in isn’t all just made of that stuff, so it seems natural to me that we have kept one foot in the darker, more Gothic side of life.”

Early sessions for Paper Gods began in 2013, with Mark Ronson and engineer Josh Blair once again joining the band in their south London recording studio, as they had for 2011’s All You Need is Now, which was produced by Ronson. When Ronson was called away to begin working on his own album, Duran Duran and Blair hooked up with the Kanye West/Jay-Z collaborator Ben “Mr” Hudson, and the sessions caught fire.

In the summer of 2014, Ronson returned once more to the project, adding long-time Duran collaborator, Nile Rodgers to the mix for two of the album’s standout tracks. The remaining songs were co-produced

by Josh Blair and the band.

“We found a whole new level of inspiration on this album,” says Rhodes.

“We’ve allowed ourselves the time to make music that we can be proud of,” adds Le Bon. “I judge what we release by my favourite albums — Horses, Harvest, Let It Bleed, Blue, Transformer, Aladdin Sane. Those are classic albums. The only rule is it’s got to be music you can live with for the rest of your life.”

CHIC co-founder Nile Rodgers and Mark Ronson co-wrote, and produced the tracks “Pressure Off” and “Only in Dreams”. Rodgers also features on the first single from what will be the band’s 14th studio release. The former harks back to the taut funk of Duran Duran’s 1986 album Notorious, which was also co-produced by Rodgers. “Notorious was a strong touchstone for the band,” says Roger Taylor. “All You Need is Now definitely reflected our earlier albums, but our starting point here was Notorious. We’re fortunate to be able to be inspired by our own back catalogue – not many bands can say that.”

DURAN In a collaboration overseen by China Chow, the band worked closely with Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel, who created the album's cover art. It features a collage of images that reference the visual history of Duran Duran, each placed like a sticker on a reproduction of Israel's "Sky Backdrop" painting. The logo and graphic design is by Brian Roettinger.

Alongside news of the new album, Duran Duran have also announced that they will perform a series of dates on their UK arena tour that kicks off in late November. Formed in Birmingham in 1978, Duran Duran is one of the most culturally influential and commercially successful bands of all time, topping the charts around the world over the past three decades and selling more than 100 million records worldwide. The band has been honoured with multiple Grammy, BRIT, Ivor Novello, and MTV Video Music Lifetime Achievement Awards, as well as a 20th Century Style Icon award from the City of Milan. In July, they will receive the Spotify UK Lifetime Achievement Award. Tireless innovators, they are always at the vanguard of music, fashion, art, technology and film — a group with unique and everlasting appeal.

www.duranduran.com www.gentingarena.co.uk www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

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DURAN 4 December 2015 |Genting Arena, Birmingham

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UK September tour + New album at #1 **** Q **** The Times **** Evening Standard ***** Timeout “a joyful return” 8/10 NME “Florence’s finest hour of all” **** DIY

“Florence is clearly ready to soar once again” **** MOJO

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album topped the UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the other top 5 combined & also topping the charts in 24 other countries & their first Number One album in the USA. Now Florence + The Machine announce their return to the stage with their first full UK tour since March 2012. September will see them embark on a 12 strong string of dates including a night at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The tour will follow a big festival season for Florence + The Machine who played big slots at Glastonbury, Splendour In The Grass, Electric Picnic amongst others.

19 September 2015 | Genting Arena, Birmingham www.gentingarena.co.uk/whats-on/florence-plus-the-machine

Tickets for the Genting Arena date are priced at £40.08 (inc admin fee & 70p facility fee) + £2.55 fulfilment fee. Tickets are available from www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

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Film Releases_Double Page Editorial 29/07/2015 15:49 Page 1

Film Releases September & October

PAN In Movie Theatres 16 October 2015 Cast Stars: Levi Miller as Peter Pan, Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard, Garrett Hedlund as James Hook, Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily, Amanda Seyfried as Mary Darling, Adeel Akhtar as Smee, Jack Charles as Chief Great Little Panther & Cara Delevingne as a mermaid.

Storyline The action adventure follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny—to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

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LEGEND In Movie Theatres 11 September 2015

Cast

Tom Hardy, Emily Browning & Taron Egerton

Storyline

Identical twin gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray terrorize London during the 1950s and 1960s. West End nightclub owners and twins Ronnie & Reggie Kray rub shoulders with prominent entertainers including Diana Dors, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and with politicians. But they also take part in murder, armed robbery, arson, racketeering, assault, and more. Reggie (older by 10 minutes) tries to control the psychotic tendencies of his younger twin. They are arrested in May 1968 and are both sentenced to life imprisonment.

The true story of the rise and fall of London’s most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ronnie Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in a double performance. Legend is a classic crime thriller taking us into the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that secured the infamy of the Kray twins.

The Transporter Refueled In Movie Theatres 4 September 2015 Cast Ed Skrein, Loan Chabanal, Radivoje Bukvic, Gabriella Wright, Anatole Taubman & Tatiana Pajkovic Storyline When Frank's father (Ray Stevenson), pays him a visit in the south of France, their father-son bonding weekend soon takes a turn for the worst when Frank is engaged by the cunning femme-fatale, Anna (Loan Chabonal), and her three seductive sidekicks on a mission to orchestrate the bank heist of the century. From the producers of LUCY and the TAKEN trilogy, comes THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED, a fresh personification of the iconic role of Frank Martin, launching him into the present-day and reinvigorating the ...

THE MARTIAN In Movie Theatres 2 October 2015, Ridley Scott Cast Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Kristen Wiig, Sebastian Stan & Sean Bean.

Storyline During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return.

EVEREST In Movie Theatres:25 September 2015 Cast Jake Gyllenhaal, Keira Knightley & Robin Wright Storyline A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

*Release Dates are subject to change at any time - please check for updates regularly

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Ford Focus ST MOTORING FEATURE

The new Focus ST is a genuine performance car which, at the same time, makes everyday driving a pleasure.

With its 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, the Focus ST delivers exhilarating power. This power is perfectly balanced by the precision control of new sports steering and enhanced Torque Vectoring Control, for exceptional grip when cornering. To add to the excitement, a specially tuned sound symposer intensifies the engine note in the cabin.

One glance at the new Focus ST and you’ll be struck by its aggressive, powerful, low-riding looks. The interior is equally bold and distinctive, with sports-influenced design, including figure-hugging Recaro sports seats and styling that’s exclusive to the ST range.

Thanks to cutting edge, performance-enhancing features, the new Focus ST can deliver thrills on request. But this car is as sophisticated as it is exhilarating.

Advanced technology keeps you connected to the world outside the cabin and makes everyday driving feel refined and comfortable. Discover some of the highlights of the unique Focus ST experience.

ENJOY THE MUSIC OF A TRUE PERFORMANCE ENGINE...

From your position in the driver’s seat, you can fully enjoy the thrilling sound of the Focus ST’s engine. That’s because it has a specially tuned sound symposer, which increases the sound you hear in the cabin when you accelerate hard. The sound level is controlled so you’ll hear a sporty engine noise when you put your foot down, but enjoy a quiet cabin the rest of the time.

NEW STEERING FOR PERFECT HAND POSITIONING...

When you’re taking a sharp corner, the Focus ST’s new ‘Short-arm’

steering system avoids the need to cross your hands. That’s because, once you steer more than 10º offcentre, the car’s wheels turn at a progressively greater angle. You can even keep your hands perfectly positioned as you take hairpin bends. To further improve the precision of the steering, the amount of turns from lock to lock has also been reduced from 2.5 to just 1.8. Extra gauges to monitor engine performance The Focus ST has a cluster of three additional gauges at the top of the instrument panel. They enable you to monitor the engine more precisely, showing the Turbo boost up to 1.8 Bar, the oil temperature and oil pressure.

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NEW FORD SYNC. ADVANCED HANDS-FREE TECHNOLOGY...

With Ford SYNC voice control, you can control your music and make and take calls on your mobile, using simple, direct voice commands. SYNC will even read out loud the text messages sent to your mobile. Which means you can focus all your attention on just… driving. In addition SYNC is fitted with Emergency Assistance as standard. In the unlikely event of an accident, this technology is triggered by airbags and can use your mobile to call the emergency services for you. Emergency Assistance won ‘Best Mobile Innovation for Automotive Transport or Utilities’ at the 2012 Global Mobile Awards.

NEVER MISS ANOTHER TRAFFIC SIGN Innovative Traffic Sign Recognition technology identifies traffic signs and then displays them on the instrument panel. It even flashes when you’re over the speed limit, helping you drive legally and safely. (Part of the Driver Assistance Pack) THREE-MODE ESC. THERE IF EVER YOU NEED IT...

When switched fully on, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) constantly

monitors your vehicle’s progress. It senses any deviations from your chosen driving line, such as if you start to skid, and automatically corrects your road position, helping you maintain control of the car.

With the Focus ST, you’ve two other options. Firstly, you can choose Sport Mode. A reduced form of ESC, this is designed to allow experienced performance drivers to ‘drift’ the car through corners on track days. Secondly, you can choose to turn the ESC fully off – for accomplished drivers only.

TWO ADVANCED SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO KEEP YOU SAFER...

First, if you begin to drift out of lane, Lane Departure Warrning alerts you by vibrating your steering wheel and showing a visual warning on your driver information display. (You can set the vibration to one of three levels of sensitivity.)

Then, if you're slow to react or don’t respond, Lane Keeping Aid will help guide you safely back into the correct lane. (Part of the Driver Assistance Pack) DRIVER ALERT WARNS YOU WHEN YOU’RE GETTING TIRED...

Driver Alert constantly monitors your driving behaviour and is designed to detect any changes

caused by fatigue. If you’re getting tired, a warning icon appears in the display, suggesting it’s time to take a break. (Part of the Driver Assistance Pack)

AUTO HIGH BEAM. HELPING YOU SEE, WITHOUT BLINDING OTHERS...

An invaluable night-driving aid, Auti High Beam temporarily dips your headlights when it detects oncoming traffic or a vehicle ahead, stopping you dazzling other drivers. It then automatically reverts back to high beam, giving you maximum visibility. (Part of the Driver Assistance Pack)

TECHNOLOGY THAT ALERTS YOU TO CARS YOU CAN’T SEE...

The Blind Spot Information System uses radar sensors to see vehicles that may be hidden in your blind spot, on either side of your car.

It then alerts you with an orange light, clearly displayed in the side door mirrors. (Part of the Driver Assistance Pack)

Call your local dealership today to book your test drive!

Call your local Furrows Ford Dealership at Shrewsbury (01743 454444), Telford (01952 641433) or Oswestry (01691 654141) for more details and to arrange a test drive!

Ford Focus ST

Furrows of Oswestry: 01691 654141 Furrows of Shrewsbury: 01743 454444 Furrows of Telford: 01952 641433 Photo Credits: Ford UK

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The Education Journey

The new school year is upon us once again and we at The Hype have put together an education feature spanning everything from choosing the right nursery or child minder for the tiniest tots right through to further education. It’s an educational spectrum that everyone has to go through and whether you have already made your decisions or you are still exploring your options, read on to find out a little more about what is available to you.

Starting at the youngest end of the spectrum, choosing a nursery for your precious bundle of joy is a huge decision. This is your child’s first taste of the educational system and can help structure the way that they approach the next step into ‘big school’.

This is normally be the first time that your child interacts with other kids without you being there and it is a great way to prepare for school. Nurseries come in many shapes and sizes, from ones that are attached to schools to community centre and converted houses. Go and pay a visit to any prospective nurseries, looking out for good staffing numbers and large quantities of happy, smiling kids – always a good indication! Ask some of the other parents whilst you are there is a great way of knowing you are on the right track.

When it comes to taking the next steps on the educational journey you have a few options. You may simply opt for the nearest local primary and secondary schools in your catchment area or you

may want to look a little further afield. Pick up a copy of the Information For Parents booklet from your local authority to find out more about the choices available to you, helping to secure a place in the school of your choice. You need to set the wheels in motion sooner rather than later so make your enquiries early on. Of course there is the independent sector to consider, as they pride themselves on offering all of the things parent’s value – high expectations, low class numbers, a strong work ethic, excellent discipline and outstanding results. The British independent sector is second to none in turning out highly educated and successful young people.

After secondary education comes some of the biggest decisions, your child may choose to stay at the sixth form of their existing school or a separate institute, to study A-Levels. Of course there are lots of courses available at the nearby colleges, which are often more practical based courses and apprenticeships. They have lots of open days and taster events that will help you find out what’s on offer, helping you and your child make the right decisions.

Read on - our education feature has lots of information on local schools & colleges, as well as a wide array of education services, giving you some useful dates for your diary - from open evenings to taster days. We also have music tutors, a specialist in Dyslexia tutoring and lots, lots more!

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Telford youngsters enrol at the ‘Children’s University’ EDUCATION FEATURE

Dozens of Telford primary school pupils were given a taste of life in further education when they kicked off their summer holidays by attending a special ‘Children’s University’.

Telford College of Arts and Technology threw open the doors of its Wellington campus this week for four days of special taster sessions aimed at pupils from local primary schools. Around 50 youngsters, aged between 9 and 11, took part in the programme, which ended with a ‘graduation ceremony’ in the Telford College sports hall.

The Children’s University was made possible by a £15,000 grant from the Maxell Educational Trust, which covered the cost of laying on all the sessions, as well as transport for the children. Among the schools which took part were John Randall and St Mary’s Catholic school, both from Madeley, plus Short Wood primary in Wellington, and Windmill primary in Brookside. Liz Bekker, part of the team which co-ordinated the programme, said: “The youngsters had a fantastic time sampling some of the facilities which we have on offer here at Telford College. In the art and media section, they were able to try their hands at stop-motion film production and photography, as well as creating models, and designing and printing T-shirts.”

Maxell hands over £15,000 to Telford College for the Children’s University.

Pictured are Maxell education trustee Ken Pattinson, TCAT chairman of governors Rick Tyrer, and Maxell trustee Mike Lowe, with students Kiera Shaw, Rebecca Peters, Janelle Arthur, and Madlyn Debrah.

“In the engineering department they were given the chance to make their own dinosaurs, as well as programming table-top robotic arms, writing computer programmes and building printed circuit boards. After spending time in our hair and beauty salon, The Retreat, they staged a fashion show which they choreographed themselves, as well as doing all the hair and make-up. And in the sports department, the youngsters had a chance to try all sorts of different activities, as well as learning about sports nutrition.” She added: “The intention was to give these children the chance to formulate some early ideas of the sort of things they might like to do in the future – things they enjoy, and things they are good at”.

“It was lovely to see so many smiling faces, and we were very pleased to also see many returning youngsters who were back for more after attending a ‘taster’ day we held earlier in the year.”

Ian Pattinson, European HR Manager at Maxell who attended the graduation ceremony, told the college that the activities he had seen had ‘exceeded his expectations’.

Telford College of Arts and Technology, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2NP. Tel: 01952 642200 or Learner Services: 01952 642237

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EDUCATION FEATURE

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College There is a buzz of excitement at Shrewsbury Sixth Form College as staff students are celebrating a super set of A Level results with 20% of the students gaining A*-A grades, 45% A*-B grades and an overall pass rate of 98%.

For the first time in the college’s 35 year history over 700 students were sitting A level examinations in 45 subjects equating to 2135 entries making the college the biggest A level centre in the county.

Martin Ward, Principal comments ‘A level results are so important for students in terms of their progression to University or employment. The pass rate is an impressive 98% with significantly high proportions of higher grades with A*-B grades at 45% and A*-C grades at 73%. Results at A level and AS level show a pleasing improvement which benefits students from all over the county and significant numbers from even further afield. To achieve such consistency whilst providing such a range of choice to such a large number of students is a credit to the college.”

Underlying the headline rate there are many individual success stories. The students who were offered places at Oxford or Cambridge Universities or Medicine/ Dentistry/Veterinary courses have achieved the grades required; good grades have been achieved by our international students with all the A2 students gaining A*-C grades and Jasmine Fan gaining three AS grades all at A grade in Economics, German and Maths. 60 A level students gained 3 grades of A or A*.

For the second year the college has entered students for level 3 BTEC courses. 131 entries were made in BTEC Applied Science, Business, ICT and Sport and a

fantastic 62% of all entries were at Distinction level.

These qualifications have a high academic content and also prepare students for the world of employment.

Whilst this time of year at Shrewsbury Sixth Form College finds us congratulating and saying a fond farewell to our leavers as they head of to higher education or employment and preparing to meet our new students at enrolment, we also take time to reflect over the past year which has been very varied!

Successes range from participation in a model United Nations weekend and a week-long World War 1 art project involving students from SSFC, Germany and France which was displayed in Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery; a wealth of curriculum visits from law courts to New York City, three Engineering Education Scheme teams, a celebrating achievement evening, supporting the High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Legal Service, two musical concerts and a production of Cabaret. All this alongside watching an eclipse, celebrating diversity and difference at our Diversity Day, congratulating Hazel Rogers as she was hailed Shropshire’s Poet Laureate, Gap, HE and Careers fairs and an extensive display of students creative work from Graphics, Product Design, Fine Art, Food, Photography, Engineering, Film and Media Studies at The Show.

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College is Shropshire’s leading sixth form college offering over 45 subjects in A levels and BTEC. We consistently appear in the top 20 of sixth form colleges across the country and we offer students a unique twin campus and town centre experience.

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Success for North Shropshire College A Level Students...

EDUCATION FEATURE

ALEX ROBINSON

North Shropshire College (NSC) is celebrating another excellent year for A Levels with a massive 7% increase in grades A to C and a 100% pass rate in several subjects including Maths, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, ICT, and many more.

NSC has also seen an increase of 5% in grades A to C for AS Levels!

Jackie Doodson, Principal and Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted with our students results, particularly those in the Arts area, which includes Fine Art, Photography, Graphics and Textiles, who achieved a 100% pass rate for the second year running. The high standard of work in the Arts was exhibited in the College foyer at the Oswestry Campus throughout June and July. The results are a tribute to the hard work of our students, the professionalism of our staff and the dedicated support of parents and guardians.”

BTEC Extended Diploma Results With most results in place for BTEC Extended Diplomas (the vocational equivalent to A Levels), over a third of students have achieved a Triple Starred Distinction (equivalent to three A* at A Level) and over half have achieved a Triple Distinction (equivalent to three A’s at A Level). These achievements once again reflect the significant value that the College adds to students during their study programmes. In particular, 82% of students studying Animal Management achieved a Triple Starred Distinction and 92% achieved a Triple Distinction and above.

The Principal said: “I am encouraged by this year’s performance. We have continued the College’s yearon-year improvement in our vocational provision.

I wish all our students a successful future as they

NSC INTRODUCES ELECTRICAL STUDIES LECTURER North Shropshire College (NSC) is pleased to introduce the College’s new Electrical Studies lecturer, Alex Robinson!

Alex will be developing the new Electrical course area at the College, starting with the new Level 1 Electrical Studies qualification this September. There is still time to apply for a place! For more information, please call the College Admissions Team on 01691 688080 or email admissions@nsc.ac.uk.

You can also apply online at www.nsc.ac.uk

progress into Higher Education or employment and thank them and their tutors for the contribution they have made to the success of the College.”

Help and Advice is on Hand On learning of their results, many students will now be able to secure their first preference for university entrance. For any learners who are unsure about the future or who need advice and guidance, the College Student Services Team are on hand all day and throughout the summer to provide help and support to students and parents, either over the phone (01691 688000) or in person at the Oswestry Campus.

Electrical Installation Following the College’s successful introduction of Plumbing and Bricklaying last year, new provision is starting this September in Electrical Installation. Those interested in construction trades should apply either at the College or via the website at www.nsc.ac.uk Enrolment Enrolment for the new College term starts on Thursday 27th August (Oswestry Campus). There are additional Advice and Guidance evenings for new students on Wednesday 2 September at the Oswestry, Walford and Shipley Campuses from 4.00pm until 8.00 p.m.

There is no need to pre-book, just come along between 4 and 8 to find out more about courses available and sign up. The evening is also open to mature learners interested in part-time study such as Access to HE, Beauty Therapy and Teaching, etc.

For more information about NSC visit the website at www.nsc.ac.uk or call the Admissions Team on 01691 688080.

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KYUSHINKAI MARTIAL ARTS Unit M Court Works Industrial Estate Bridgnorth Road Madeley Telford TF7 4JB TELEPHONE: 07940 726311

At Kyushinkai, we have some of the best instructors this country has to offer for this all round combat sport. We have a clear pathway for the determined to achieve glory, and host regular MMA fight nights for our students to showcase their talents.

Levels Novice/Intermediate : Suitable for men and women this class covers basic , punches, kicks , Throws , Takedowns and Escapes and is suitable for beginners / Intermediate and for students looking to refresh their basic skills and techniques alongside keepng fighting fit.

Advanced : Advanced classes are for those wishing to compete in competition with a vary of combinations submissions/escapes and working off cage wall with high levels of fitness involved.

"Are you looking to learn a Martial Art or Self Defence? Are you struggling to find a Fitness Centre that suits you, or maybe your looking for a 'Pay As You Go' Gym?"

About our MMA

My name is Sam Stewart; I am Chief Instructor and owner of the Kyushinkai Martial Arts Centre here in Telford. I have been instructing since the mid 1980's and the Arts have been my passion for many years. It is my utmost aim to pass on my knowledge and experience to all my students, whether beginner or experienced, through dedicated and proffesional instruction.

Mixed Martial Arts teaches you the discipline of Karate, the power of Full Contact Kickboxing, the technique from Jiu Jitsu, strategy of wrestling, and the determination of a gladiator.

Class Times : Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 and 20.00 - 21.00| Thursday 19:00 - 20:00 and 20.00 - 2100 | Saturday 10:30 - 12:30 We have an open door policy; whether you're a total new beginner, experienced martial arts veteran or just want to observe to get a feel, just turn up to a class of your choice and we'll be happy to assist you to kick start your aims.

"We welcome all ages from Primary School age upwards, gender, level, including first timer's and pride ourselves on the fantastic range of instruction and training facilities we have to offer"

• Our Dojo is one of the largest professional Martial Arts and combat facilities in the country with over 6500 sq ft; • We have a full sized boxing ring; • 24 sq ft Mixed Martial Arts MMA Cage; • Large matted Brazilian BJJ, MMA and Karate training area; • Fitness Centre, also open to non-members and as a 'pay as you go' gym; • All our instructors are CRB Checked, First Aid qualified and graded in their respective fields; • Ample onsite parking; • Reception and waiting area with refreshments available;

"Our large matted area provides a safe place on which to practice" Sam Stewart Tel: 07940 726311 email: info@kyushinkai.com www.kyushinkai.com

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KYUSHINKAI MARTIAL ARTS

Martial Arts in Telford / Fitness Centre Welcome to Kyushinkai Martial Arts and Fitness Centre in Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands.

"Are you looking to learn a Martial Art or Self Defence, are you struggling to find a Fitness Centre that suits you, maybe your looking for a 'Pay As You Go' Gym" - Sam Stewart

Martial Arts for Adults Here at Kyushinkai we specialise in:

•Wado-Ryu Karate •Brazilian Jiu Jitsu •Mixed Martial Arts - MMA •Kickboxing •Kobudo Weaponry -Bo, Sai, Nunchuka, Katana...

Martial Arts for children For Children we offer: •Wado-Ryu Karate •Brazilian Jiu Jitsu •Kickboxing (non contact)

email: info@kyushinkai.com

www.kyushinkai.com

Tel: 07940 726311

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NEW HOMES FEATURE

Work starts on building 45 new homes in St George’s Court, Telford

Bromford’s in-house construction team has begun work on a new large-scale development of two, three and four-bedroom homes as well as two bungalows in St George’s Court, Telford.

18 of the properties will be available on a shared ownership basis offering local residents the opportunity to get on the housing ladder with a lower deposit as part-buy, part rent. The 45-home development will neighbour award-winning Priors Leap, Bromford’s first outright private-sale scheme in Telford.

Site manager, Pete Hamon, who was awarded the much coveted regional award by the National House Building Council for the Priors Leap development in 2012 said: “It’s exciting to start work at St George’s Court. We are aiming for the show home to be ready for people to view next month.”

The site is ideally located within close proximity of Telford town centre and the new Southwater leisure complex with its cinema, bars, restaurants and ten-pin bowling facilities. The train station is in walking distance and there are good links to the M54.

Alan Bradley of Bromford Homes said: “Shared ownership offers a route into housing for those with a limited budget. Many people aren’t aware of it and think that if they don’t have savings or borrowing power, their only option is to rent. What many are delighted to discover - once they have stumbled across shared

ownership - is that it can, in fact, be cheaper than renting and will provide them with a home they own.

“In the last year, we sold more shared ownership homes than forecast so we hope that’s a sign that people are becoming more aware of the opportunities shared ownership offers.”

Shared ownership offers the chance to buy a share in a brand new leasehold property on a part buy/part rent basis and pay a subsidised rent on the part not owned. People can purchase between 25 and 75 per cent of a new home and then buy more as and when they can afford to.

Alan concluded: “Shared ownership is an ideal option for young buyers or for people who might be coming out of family breakdowns, for example, a single parent with children.”

As well as the shared ownership option, some affordable rent homes will be available at St George’s for anyone not looking to buy.

Alan Bradley Bromford Homes

“Shared ownership offers a route into housing for those with a limited budget.”

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Get That Extra Quality From Bovis Homes At Telford NEW HOME FEATURE

Buyers in Telford will find out that not all house builders consider features like integrated kitchen appliances and built-in bedroom wardrobes to be ‘extras’ if they visit a new development taking shape now in the town.

In Bovis Homes properties those items are very much standard and included in the price, part of their excellent all-inclusive specification, which is available now at Oakford Grange.

With a brand new show home recently opening its doors at the popular development off Sommerfeld Road, home seekers can come and have a look for themselves at the quality finish you get from the national home builder, who have been helping to create new communities across England and Wales for more than 125 years.

You can visit the four bedroom Canterbury between 10.00am and 5.00pm, Thursday to Monday, and while there talk to the sales team and find out how much more you can get for your money with a Bovis Home.

“This lovely house type has a number of exciting features to interest prospective buyers and shows the quality of family home that will be available at Oakford Grange,” said Regional Marketing Manager Carina Wilde. “There is also so much included in the price that many other house builders would call extras, like a lovely fitted kitchen with integrated appliances like hob, cooker, dishwasher and fridge freezer.”

“Visitors will find that there’s a real sense of space in the Canterbury. The open plan kitchen and dining room has French doors that lead out to the garden and the main bedroom includes an en suite and built-in wardrobes. “This showcases the high quality of homes that will be available at Oakford Grange, with prices currently starting at £163,995 for a three bedroom home and £184,995 for the four beds, although these are obviously subject to change.”

To help buyers in securing their new home at Oakford Grange, there are a variety of purchase assistance schemes available. For instance, there’s Help to Buy, which has been seen thousands of buyers get on or move up the ladder as a Government equity loan of 20% of the price means the buyer needs just a 5% deposit and 75% mortgage. Then there’s Home Exchange, where Bovis Homes could buy your old house and help take some of the stress, cost and time out of moving.

For more information about Oakford Grange and all Bovis Homes purchase assistance schemes, call the sales team on 01952 305016 or visit: www.bovishomes.co.uk.

Call: 01952 305016

www.bovis.co.uk

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Give Your Home A Makeover With A Luxury New Kitchen, Bathroom Or Bedroom!

ADVERTISING FEATURE

We are a Bridgnorth based family company with over 20 years experience, who offer a comprehensive range of designer kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.

All of our luxury kitchens, bathrooms & bedrooms are designed to meet your requirements and offer great space saving solutions, practical storage and a room you can be proud of.

With a wide selection available we are sure to have something that suits both your aspirations and your budget. With many additional features and add-ons we are confident that we can make your dream a reality.

We supply and install water softeners too. If you require any more information on these then please head to www.harveywatersofteners. co.uk or you can give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you.

Pop in and see us, we are open Monday Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm, or call us on 01746 761929 or email us at info@bridgnorthkitchens.co.uk for your free quotation.

Unit 10, Livestock & Auction Centre, Wenlock Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4QR Phone : 01746 761929 Mobile : 07801 336191

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Bespoke Joinery and Wood Machining Service to the Trade and Public.

Select Joinery (Telford) Limited was established in April 2009. Rob Stevens and Graham Pearce (formerly of Bristow and Short, Oakengates) have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the joinery trade and the manufacture of quality bespoke joinery products.

“The construction of quality bespoke joinery is our speciality.”

Conservatories, windows, doors, wooden flooring, staircases, traditional sliding sash windows etc. can be constructed of either hardwood or softwood and tailored to suit the customers taste and design requirements.

Bespoke Joinery Individually tailored internal and external joinery.

Products such as conservatories, entrance porches, patio doors, internal and external doors and frames, sash and traditional windows, staircases, kitchen unit doors and many more products are all hand made on site. These can be constructed of hardwoods such as Sapele, Oak, Ash, Idigbo etc. Or best quality unsorted joinery such as softwood.

A cutting and wood machining service is also provided.

Sheet materials such as plywood, MDF or laminate can be cut to your requirements. Softwood and hardwoods can be machined to the customers spec. Mouldings such as architraves, skirting boards and picture rail can usually be duplicated in a variety of timbers such as oak, sapele, utile and unsorted joinery quality softwood to name but a few. A range of timbers are kept in stock, although some of the more unusual ones are only ordered on request.

We can assist in all areas of design for all project sizes, and, to suit all budgets. Our wealth of knowledge and experience in the

Joinery trade will ensure that your finished product is constructed of the correct material and more than fit for purpose. Call in and see us at our workshop where you can see for yourself the quality of the timber used.

Friendly advice is given and quotations are given free of charge and with no obligation. If required we will visit you onsite to measure and offer advice on your project.

A delivery service is also available.

“We give friendly, professional advice and can usually cut your timber while you wait. We aim to provide an excellent service using the highest quality materials and offer customers tailormade solutions to suit their individual needs and budget.”

Open 6 days a week: Mon - Fri: 8am till 5.30pm.

Sat: 8am till 1.30pm.

You can find us at: SELECT JOINERY (TELFORD) LIMITED Unit 23, Ketley Business Park, Waterloo Rd, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5JD. Telephone: 01952 249773

Or visit us online at www.selectjoinery.co.uk email: selectjoinery@hotmail.com

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SERVICES OFFERED

~ Self Assessment / VAT Returns ~ Cash flow ~ Invoicing ~ Credit Control ~ Bank/Credit Card Reconciliation ~ Day to Day Bookkeeping Activities ~ Phone & Email Support ~ Uses Xero, Quickbooks, Kashflow and others...

Contact Kim Kelly For Advice With No-Obligation

Phone: 07814 690878

Email: info@granvillebookkeeping.co.uk

Address: 112 Teagues Crescent, Trench, Telford, TF2 6RF

Welcome to LMDS Architectural Services LMDS Architectural are specialists in providing professional services for the home owner who is seeking an extension, loft conversion, renovation, garage conversion, internal remodeling or new build.

LMDS - Telford Office T: 01952 506119 (Telford)|Mob: 07710 508748 Email: info@lmdsarchitectural.co.uk

www.lmdsarchitectural.co.uk

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Give your Home A Fresh New Look This Summer, With A Helping Hand From Telford Doors!

ADVERTISING FEATURE

10% OFF

DOOR ORDERS OVER ÂŁ300 WITH THIS ADVERT (At time of ordering - T&C Apply)

Welcome To Telford Doors...

Small friendly family business established in 2000 suppying internal and external doors of all qualities and prices.

All accessories from the hinges, locks to stains and paints are also available.

In addition to this we also sell gates, garage doors, plaster-ware (coving, ceiling roses, dado rails and more).

We offer a friendly, experienced service, we are happy to give advice and offer a excellent fitting service, which is second to none.

We pride ourselves in a good job, done at a good price. No pressure selling and no stupid prices!!

Our doors are of better quality than the big selling places.

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You Can Have Your Carpets Cleaned Or You Can Have Them ProCleaned!

ADVERTISING FEATURE

You Can Trust Us To Get The Job Done Right!

ProClean Carpets offer domestic carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning in Telford and all surrounding areas of Shropshire, and provide commercial carpet cleaning for offices, factories, estate agents, tenancy cleans, bars, restaurants and hotels, as well as the leisure industry and commercial establishments of every kind.

Benefits Of Using ProClean Carpets Cleaning Service : •Deep cleaned carpets & upholstery •Specialist stain removal •Shorter drying times - ONLY 2HRS MAX •Fair honest pricing •Stain protection •Fully insured cleaners My prices reflect the level of service and professionalism involved in each and every clean.

Contact ProClean now for your professional clean on 01952 279810 or 07550 088994. Alternatively you can contact ProClean via Facebook at ProClean Carpets!

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Depending on the level of soil conditions, your carpet will receive one of the following;

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Autumn Beauty Tips & Trends

Autumn Skin You Will Fall For Ditch the soap – It leaves your skin dry so switch to a soap-free hydrating cleanser when Autumn comes.

Exfoliate with an oil-based scrub, start the new season off with a full-body exfoliation treatment. Oil-based scrubs are brill because they hydrate too. Creams provide a stronger oily barrier, helping to reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin and hydrating it all at the same time. Hands often get neglected meaning they become dry and cracked during Autumn so give them a head start by moisturizing now to ensure soft, supple hands right through the cold season and don’t forget to protect your lips to prevent dryness and cracking - lip balms are perfect for this.

Natural Brows Full brows are more flattering so don’t go over the top with the tweezers. Get rid of strays where necessary and then fill in brows with a pencil one shade lighter than your natural brow colour. This gives a softer, natural look. Avoid using your own shade or darker as this can look harsh.

Smooth Hair The Safe Way Okay, so you don’t want to shell out £100’s for a salon straightening treatment. The Good news is you can get frizz-free locks at home. New treatments work like the salon service, using keratin to temporarily fill in holes in the hair shaft. Shampoo or spritz on the formula, dry your hair and then seal in sleekness by flat-ironing – this is the key to locking in the lusciousness. The result is smooth hair for up to 30 days –

Whoop! Try Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment available from www.feelunique.com - £12.99.

Mineral Make-Over If you’ve not already been tempted by mineral makeup, now might be the time to get in on the trend. The latest mineral products boast ingredients that are kind to your skin, like soybean extract and seaweed, in addition they are free of preservatives, synthetics, and artificial oils. Two top picks are: Makeup pro by Bobbi Brown - Their first mineral product - Skin Foundation Mineral Makeup SPF 15 available from www.bobbibrown.co.uk at £29.00 and the new pressed mineral eye shadow from Bare Minerals available from www.bareminerals.co.uk

The Bob Is Back – And it Looks Good!

Need a new hair style? Consider the bob, yes it’s back and it’s the hottest chop around. The bob suits most face shape’s, it can be styled straight or wavy and still look great! For the bang on trend look go short, stopping at the jawline or try the slightly longer, below-the-chin option – recently seen on Emily Clarke (Game of Thrones – Daenerys).

Seeing Red We have recently seen some big names experimenting with going red: Red hair warms up all skin tones and there are loads of at-home foam hair colours available to choose from. If you’re fair then Copper tones are for you, Auburn is ideal for olive skin and for dark skin tones try Mahogany.

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Flares Hairdressing & Beauty...

ADVERTISING FEATURE

GHD Appointed Salon

Flares Hairdressing & Beauty are a GHD and Wella Appointed Salon, offering all your hair and beauty needs under one roof.

The freindly , professional staff offer All Aspects of Hairdressing, Waxing and Ilah Brows, Balmain Hair Extensions, Wedding Hair, Gents Hair (including patterns), Colouring & Colour Correction, Free Consultations and Fast Tanning Sunbeds with 0.3 ‘Safest Tanning Tubes’. The recently refurbished salon, which has been transformed into a fabulously stylish and comfortable space, is open 6 days a week, with late night opening Thursday & Friday evenings.

At Flares they pride themselves on the highest standards, using only the best professional products, such as Wella Professionals and GHD’s. They also offer gift vouchers, block bookings for sunbeds and 15% discounts for OAP’s and students! Call today to book an appointment on 01952 585075! You can also Find us on Facebook: Flareshairdressing

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I offer a complete Mobile Hairdressing Service for Ladies, Gents and Children, including Cuts, Blowdry, Colour, Hi-lights and Perms. So whether you are looking for just a trim or a complete new look, you will love the service that you’ll recieve at Hev Mobilehair. From your initial consultation through to the finishing touches! I also offer braiding and Hair-ups, Gel Polish, Acrylics and Manicures. Sienna-x Spray Tans will be available in the near future.

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I also offer Wedding Packages, Prom and Kids Party Packages, and I am currently also taking bookings for Christmas Packages - I have a few different options available (Hair, Nails & Tans Etc...) and Appointments are filling up fast! Please give me a call for more information or to book your consultation on: 07580 025362.

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Younique Products By Joanne Williams_Double Page Editorial 07/08/2015 10:43 Page 1

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Specsavers Editorial_Double Page Editorial 12/08/2015 15:58 Page 1

Opticians eyes up new store...

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ALL eyes will be on a Telford opticians as it relocates in the Telford Shopping Centre on Thursday 10 September.

The Specsavers store will be relocating from 103 The Border to 46 Southwater Way in the centre. The store’s new home spans three floors, with the first level occupying three large test rooms and a spacious seating area, easily accessible for wheelchairs or customers with prams. There are an additional seven consultation rooms on the second floor.

Customers can take advantage of the same day service (for certain prescriptions) available from the new onsite lab. The store also has a dedicated contact lens department found on the second floor which can cater for any made to measure lenses, for any prescription. Specsavers in Telford has also invested in its audiology service with a soundproof hearing booth, dispensing top of the range hearing aids (both private and NHS).

‘We’re delighted to be moving to our new location which will be more open, offering optimised service for our valued customers,’ says Specsavers Telford store manager Gareth Dobson. ‘Looking back over the last 26 years, it’s amazing to see how the business has changed. But our values and commitment remain the same – ensuring that we provide the very best in eye care. I’d like to thank our customers on behalf of the store for their appreciated feedback and custom.’

Senior optometrist, Karen Martin, adds: ‘We are

passionate about eye care and have been recently been recognised by the business for our work with the NHS as we offer seven optical enhanced services. This way, we can offer customers the complete eye care service.’

The new store boasts state-of-the-art optical equipment including two digital retinal cameras which take photographs of the back of the eye (included at no extra cost as part of the standard pre-test eye examination service), and pioneering imagining Digital Precision software which links with all the tablet devices, making the process of dispensing specs smoother and more tailored to the customer’s needs.

Specsavers in Telford first opened in 1989 with a team of just 10 staff, carrying out approximately 100 eye examinations a week. Today a team of 45 carry out more than 450 sight tests per week, open seven days a week.

The store will be holding an official opening on Thursday 10 September with a local VIP and a party day on Saturday 19 September with special guests, entertainment and treats for visitors.

For more information or to book an eye examination please pop into the Specsavers store at: 103 The Borders Telford Shopping Centre, TF3 4AE, Call 01952 200100 or visit: www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/telford

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Opticians | Contact Lenses | Eye Health

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