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Relax and let chef Suree take you and your senses on a journey with her Valentines Specials, as well as a full main menu selection. Call for bookings or visit our website: www.kingandthai.co.uk Fresh fish specials from Thursday.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. All dishes individually priced.

NO SURCHARGES! Groups, parties and private events also catered for.

Cook Thai Recipe Book, by Suree Coates. Available online or in the restaurant the perfect gift!

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CONTENTS

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HYPE Sam Smith - The voice of 2014 brings his amazing tour to the Midlands!

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2015 is upon us, so what does the New Year mean for you? New You, New Home, New Job? - Well it’s always a great time to make changes, so we take a look at some great local companies offering services and products to make 2015 a FANTASTIC year for YOU! Plus loads more....

Sam Smith - Tour

Page 4 - What’s On Guide

Page 6 - Frankie & Benny’s Review Page 8 - Steak & Grill Review Page 19 - The Darwin Festival

Page 20 - Mrs Browns Boys Tour

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Page 22 - Film Releases

Page 24 - The UR Experience USHER Page 28 - Paloma Faith

Page 30 - George Ezra Tour

Page 32 - The Ice Hotel 2014/5

Page 35 - Toni & Guy COMPETITION Page 48 - Forever Living!

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STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE 2015 BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM 16 - 18 JANUARY 2015 Frankie Bridge and Thom Evans are the first celebrities confirmed for the tour and Zoe Ball returns at host. Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour! is back and promises to be more fab-u-lous than ever before! Dust off your sequins and join us as we dance away the winter blues with jiving judges, dazzling professionals and our favourite celebrity contestants!

Ticket Hotline 0844 338 8000 Tickets£73.83, £51.33 & £40.08

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2015 In what is certain to be among the most sought out music events, Queen + Adam Lambert will reign over a six-week long set of dates across Europe.

OMID DJALILI -Iranalamadingdong THEATRE SEVERN SUN 25 JAN 2015 - £24.00 He's back on tour with a new show,

following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; Time Out Award and EMMA Award for Best Stand Up and nominated for the South Bank Award.

THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW NEC BIRMINGHAM - HALL 4 27 FEBRUARY 2015 - 1 MARCH 2015 A days visit will save you months of planning stress and offer you endless ideas and inspiration for your big day!

From trying and buying your dream dress, to hiring your venue, ordering your cake, booking your photographer, choosing your stationery and lots more. See the latest bridal, hair and accessory trends come to life on the stunning Catwalk show and browse the stunning décor ideas in The Vintage Area & Designer Flower Market.

JESSIE J O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM TUE 27 JAN 15 (DOOR TIME: 7.00PM) Hot off the heels of her recent US doubleplatinum selling, UK #1 single “Bang Bang” with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj; international superstar and UK pop phenomenon Jessie J will play a string of UK tour dates.

MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS PARK GORKOGO THEATRE SEVERN TUE 10 - WED 11 FEB 2015 £16.00 - £25.00 The MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS returns to the UK with its latest & greatest production to date...

Set in the mystical centre of Moscow's cultural & artistic quarter PARK GORKOGO

(Gorky Park) is the perfect back drop for what is undoubtedly the greatest & most famous circus on earth.

CARAVAN, CAMPING & MOTORHOME SHOW - NEC BIRMINGHAM 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - 22 FEBRUARY 2015 Don’t miss the UK’s biggest start-of-season showcase, with hundreds of caravans, motorhomes, tents, caravan holiday homes and accessories under one roof!

GEORGE EZRA O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM WED 18 FEB 15 (DOOR TIME: 7.00PM) His biggest UK shows to date following stints in Europe, Australia and the USA, 21 year old, international star, Ezra, will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed, chart topping debut album, “Wanted On Voyage”.

CRUFTS 2015 NEC BIRMINGHAM - HALLS 1 - 5/ARENA 05 MARCH 2015 - 8 MARCH 2015 From £16.50 Car Parking: £10.00 per day Crufts is the BIGGEST and BEST celebration of dogs. It’s a show stopping, dog shopping, fantastic family day out, all under one woof!

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Bookings Now Being Taken for Valentines & Mothers Day!

10% DISCOUNT On Food Bill When (Exc Saturdays*) Til 15th Mar. On Presenting This Voucher

Old Hall Restaurant, Main Road, Dorrington, SY5 7JD.

www.oldhallpersian.co.uk

Tel: 01743 719 100

Enjoy an intimate Feast of Saint Valentine at the Old Hall Dorrington!

Bring your beloved to the Old Hall on this very romantic day of the year!

Just as we have done over the previous four years, we are offering our ‘Tastes of the East Banquet’ on Valentine’s Day 2015.

What a better way to spend the evening with your Valentine, in style?

Pay tribute to the role mums play in our lives, giving thanks for everything they do. This is a day not just to honour mothers, but other mother figures, such as grandmothers, stepmothers and mother-in-laws!

Where better to celebrate motherhood?

What is a better gift than to treat them with a scrumptious 3 course Eastern Banquet at the Old Hall?

Our food is prepared in environment that contains nuts. If you have any special requirements, please ask.Please note that although most of my dishes still retain their original Persian names, these are all my own recipes and not Iranian anymore!

I had to preserve these names, as mum called them by these names! Full a la carte menu is also available, please ask.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 5.00pm -10.00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5.00pm – 10.30pm, Sunday: 12.30 – 4.00pm subject to booking six persons. Bookings: Telephone: 01743 719 100 11.00 – 22.00, daily for bookings/information.

Mobile: 07429 29 97 92 for reservations via text or if you prefer to call on our mobile phone.

Frankie & Benny's_Double Page Editorial 08/12/2014 09:17 Page 1

Take A Bite Of The Big Apple!

When the chance arose for my husband Stef and I to visit Frankie & Benny’s in Shrewsbury, we jumped at it. I love all things American and one of my all-time favourite places is New York!

Frankie & Benny’s is an authentic New York style Italian Restaurant, with cosy booth seating, a welcoming atmosphere and bustling open kitchen.

As we strolled across the car park, on a very frosty evening, we could hear the music playing, sounds from the swinging 50’s & 60’s, which made us want to dance the rest of the way! We were greeted and shown to our table by the friendly staff.

We ordered our drinks, a diet coke for me and a Budweiser for Stef and offered dough balls to get us started, which were served with garlic butter and a tangy cheese dip, which we polished off in no time, they were the perfect thing to ‘wet our appetite’ ready for what was to come.

There is a huge variety to choose from, including a specials menu, so we browsed the menu and enjoyed the vibe. There were bursts of flames from the kitchen as the chef’s prepared dishes and a really fun feel to the place and it reminded me of a trip Stef and I made a few years back to an Italian restaurant in Little Italy, a district in New York City, everyone was thoroughly enjoying the experience.

I opted for Chicken and Chorizo Gnocchi and Stef was thrilled to see they had BBQ Chicken and Ribs on the menu, which he couldn’t wait to try! We sipped our drinks and listened to the music some more, with classics from Elvis, Buddy Holly mixed in between some Christmas songs. In no time at all our main courses arrived, the portions were huge, my Gnocchi came with garlic ciabatta and was brimming with flavours and Stef happily tucked in to his BBQ Chicken & Ribs, which came with a generous portion of fries, corn on the cob and lashings of tasty BBQ sauce. He was particularly impressed with the chicken, which was evident in his enthusiasm whilst devouring it! My Gnocchi was just what I wanted on a

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Frankie & Benny’s Shrewsbury 1, BATTLEFIELD ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4AG

Tel: 01743 460714 cold winter’s night, very tasty and comforting.

We let our main courses settle and then I saw Stef glancing towards the dessert menu, on the front was his favourite, a massive sundae, which I knew he would not be able to resist! There were a few to choose from and he pondered a while and decided Strawberry Shortcake was going to be ‘the one’ and I struggled to decide between a Raspberry Sorbet and a Peanut Butter Cheesecake, the sorbet won, but only just. They were delicious and rounded off the meal perfectly!

The whole evening was brilliant, the staff are friendly & helpful, the atmosphere is fun and the food is excellent, we will definitely be going back very soon.

What’s on the menu?

Starters Fresh Dough Balls with Garlic Butter & Tangy cheese dip

Mains

BBq chicken & Ribs with corn on the cob, fries and a side of onion rings & Chicken & Chorizo Gnocchi with garlic ciabatta

Desserts

Strawberry shortcake sundae & Raspberry sorbet

Best bits

Fun, lively atmosphere Delicious food & great service

Steak & Grill Mediterranean Restaurant

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A Valentines Day Dinner To Fall In Love With!

We strolled through Frankwell on a chilly winters evening, looking for somewhere to enjoy a cosy dinner. Just opposite the theatre, we found Steak & Grill Mediterranean Restaurant, just what the doctor ordered!

We were greeted warmly and shown to a lovely table right next to the window.

The restaurant has been beautifully decorated and we noticed straight away that there was a very relaxed, chilled atmosphere, with soft music playing.

We ordered our drinks and were given menus to browse through whilst we waited. Stef opted for a nice glass of Pinot grigiot and I had driven over so chose a nice diet soda.

We were brought some plump juicy olives a bread to get things started, which are one of my favourite things, they were delicious.

We sipped our drinks and enjoyed the warm ambience, whilst deciding which delights we were going to try. There is a really great selection to choose from; I opted for the soup of the day – Carrot and Coriander for my starter and Fillet Mignon for my main, whilst Stef opted for BBQ Pork Ribs for starters and Beef Stroganoff for his main course.

The starters arrived very quickly, and we tucked in. The soup was amazing, full of flavour, with the coriander adding a really tasty kick to it, perfect to warm

me up. Stef said that his Pork Ribs were really tasty, loaded with succulent pork and lashings of barbecue sauce.

We ordered some more drinks while we waited for our main courses, which after the starter courses we were really looking forward to. In no time at all they arrived in all their glory, my Fillet Mignon was absolutely stunning, with fresh vegetables and the chunkiest homemade chips I have ever seen! It was cooked to perfection, flowing with juices and flavours I didn’t know existed and the mushroom sauce, with garlic, complimented it so well. The Beef Stroganoff had tender chunks of beef which Stef said melted in his mouth, this also came with huge chips and salad and was simply stunning.

We were both bursting, however the dessert menu looked so tempting that we could not resist. Hatice, the owner of Steak & Grill, explained that they make most of the desserts in house, so they are very special and she was not wrong! I had the homemade Tiramisu (that’s Italian for heaven on a plate!) and Stef had to try the Sticky Toffee Pudding with fresh custard. They were both absolutely scrumptious!

If you like amazing food and a warm welcome, you do not need to look any further than Steak & Grill Mediterranean Restaurant. All in all a great night, and highly recommended!

Brilliant!

Steak & Grill Mediterranean Restaurant 135 Frankwell Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Bookings are Advisable: Call: 01743 537523 Find Us on Facebook:facebook.com/ Steak.and.Grill.

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HENRY TUDOR HOUSE

A SPECIAL WEDDING VENUE

WITH A BOUTIQUE TOUCH

Henry Tudor House is a unique Shrewsbury wedding reception venue which offers something a little different...

It is one of the town’s most historic medieval buildings and has been beautifully restored to its former glory.

As well as a thriving bar, restaurant and music venue it also has a large top floor function room with impressive vaulted ceiling which can be booked for wedding receptions, as well as a beautiful private dining room for more intimate after-marriage lunches or dinners.

Clare and Graham Jenkins, proprietors of Henry Tudor House, situated just off the Wyle Cop, offer a boutique wedding reception service for couples who want something a little more intimate and individual, with

each event, tailor-made to suit the needs of the bride and groom – rather than just a ‘set package’ of food and drink. They work with couples to develop a reception, so family and guests can enjoy the really special and stylish feel of this historic Grade 1 listed building. It is a unique venue and every wedding held here is as distinctive as Henry Tudor House is.

The top floor at Henry Tudor House can host between 30 and 70 people depending on the seating plan. It has a stage area, superb acoustics and excellent lighting for live music – or even drama – which can be organised with a range of accomplished performers.

The kitchen team is led by renowned chef Chris Conde who specialises in creating traditional dishes with a twist and he is happy to discuss requirements with wedding customers.

Situated in an ideal town centre location in Barrack’s Passage, the historic half-timbered building was fully restored by Clare and husband Graham, with the interior given a quirky, contemporary feel.

Henry Tudor House provides a comfortable, intimate and welcoming setting – that is unlikely to be found in the more homogenous and larger venues.

The building is one of the oldest medieval buildings in Shrewsbury and is reputed to have got its name when Henry Tudor stayed at the site on his way to victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

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The award-winning venue has already enjoyed a highly successful first two years of trading, being presented with the ‘Best Business’ accolade and heritage gold nomination in the annual Mayor of Shrewsbury awards in its first year in operation.

For further information please call Clare Jenkins on 01743 361666 or email clare@henrytudorhouse.com Henry Tudor House Barracks Passage Shrewsbury SY1 1XA Tel. 01743 361666

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NETLEY OLD HALL FARM, DORRINGTON, SHREWSBURY, SY5 7JY. Telephone: 01743 719908 or 07730 871083

Your Dreams, Your Style, Your Wedding!

Millers of Netley, is a stunning marquee venue for Wedding receptions, executive events, functions and Private Parties, which is set in the grounds of Netley Old Hall Farm, out of the village of Dorrington in the beautiful South Shropshire Countryside.

The idyllic setting of our State of the Art marquee with our two private lakes overlooked by the stunning Shropshire hills, The Wrekin, Lawley and Carodoc is perfect for any occasion.

This exclusive venue in Shropshire is able to cater for 50 - 250 guests comfortably, it is easy to find, just 1 mile off the A49 main Shrewsbury-Hereford road, 9 miles south of Shrewsbury.

Millers of Netley which is run and owned by Kelly Homden has a vast amount of knowledge in the hospitality and design industry and she is able to offer expert advice ensuring all of your needs

are met, and that your day goes off without a hitch.

Kelly will discuss all of your requirements and advise where necessary in plenty of time before your event, and give you a full list of expenditure in advance as every event is tailor made to each and every client.

“Our aim is to take the stress away from you, allowing you to get on with the more important things in life ENJOYING YOURSELF�

Kelly would be delighted to discuss your requirements further and suggest you contact her on 01743 719908/07730 871083 or visit www.millersofnetley.co.uk for more information.

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We were thrilled to be invited to the grand opening at Bella Italia in Southwater Telford. The area has been transformed into an inviting social hub for the town, with the introduction of some of the best restaurants in the UK. The new Bella Italia is a wonderful family restaurant, right in the heart of Southwater. It has been thoughtfully set out with lots of booth style seating areas, including an amazing one decorated with cups and saucers, rustic wood themes and beautiful lighting, which gives a really warm, comfortable vibe. The Telford restaurant is one of just 9 lucky restaurants to have a ‘Gelato Cart’, which certainly isn’t just for the kids! Both mine and my colleauge’s faces lit up when we saw it, with it’s glorious ice creams and what seems like hundreds of toppings!

We were greeted by the friendly staff, who are a real credit to the restaurant, and shown to our table. I opted for a soft drink and Surj was in need of wine! Our ‘ was very helpful, took our waitress, Pares orders, I had spotted Agnello Calzone slow cooked lamb and red wine ragu with mushrooms and caramelised onions and Surj opted for Polpette Americano Spaghetti with beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato, garlic and herb sauce with a hint of chilli. We enjoyed the fun vibe for a little while and then the meals arrived. They were simply amazing! My calvone was huge, and the flavours were delightful. Surj tucked into her spaghetti eagerly and with little groans of delight, between mouthfuls, I could tell she was extremely impressed!

We thought it would be rude to not give

the gelato cart a whirl, there are lots of amazing flavours to try, we went for Tiramisu, Chocolate and Mint Choc Chip and they were divine! Our favourite was the Tiramisu! Amazing.....

Nick White (Managing Director of Bella Italia) who was there for the big opening, explained:

“We are on a mission to make all of our restaurants a fun and interesting place for all the family. The Gelato Carts are in about nine restaurants currently and we will soon be rolling them out in more, they are a real hit with adults and children alike!”

At Southwater we can say, with certainty, that they have achieved this....

TELFORD MISSION ACCOPLISHED!!

BELLA ITALIA TELFORD Unit 4 Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4JG Tel: 01952 210 674

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Darwin Kids_Double Page Editorial 04/12/2014 13:59 Page 1

Darwins Shrewsbury Kid’s Activities Big bangs, bad smells and strange goo at

Shrewsbury Darwin 2015

Shrewsbury Darwin Festival runs from Sunday 8th to Saturday 21st of February in various locations across Shrewsbury, with loads of activities to keep the kids busy over half term.

This year’s Darwin festival celebrates curious minds and there’s plenty to entertain, whatever your age.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is running half term activities for children at its visitor centre, The Cut, opposite the Abbey. Children can create their own big bang, join in with some muddy madness or work themselves in to a frenzy over fossils.

The Hive is running a creative, crafty workshop exploring the curious and colourful creatures Darwin discovered on his Beagle voyage. Children can create their own colourful creatures inspired by Darwin's voyage using a range of recycled materials, fabrics and arty stuff.

For the more musically minded, there is a brand new addition to the festival from the Radnor Improvisers: join an afternoon workshop on Saturday the 21st of February to help close the festival in style. People can learn how to make music with found items, animal calls and their own imagination. The workshop will be followed by an improvised performance by workshop attendees and the Radnor Improvisers, which is open to all.

There’s also plenty to do for the adults. Specialist guest speaker Peter Lavis will be joining us from Cornwall to share the fascinating restoration story of The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Guiding the audience through the dramatic transformation that has taken place since their discovery in 1990, he will be followed by Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s leading expert on young Darwin, Sara Bellis, co-author ‘The curious mind of young Darwin’, to share Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s plans for rediscovering Darwin’s inspirational childhood garden in Shrewsbury.

There’s also a range of fantastic lectures, guided walks and a heritage potato fair for gardeners looking for varieties that you won’t even find on a farmer’s market stall.

For the full programme, visit: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

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Stomp & Holler

SATURDAY 7th MARCH 2015 8:00 pm

t: 01746 766477

e: admin@theatreonthesteps.co.uk

New Orleans Heat Returns to Bridgnorth!

What’s On...Upcoming Shows...

Box Office: Town Hall, High Street, Bridgnorth

PANTO TIME! Dick Whittington SATURDAY 3rd JANUARY 2015 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm to SATURDAY 24th JANUARY 2015 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm This sparkling and fun filled version of the traditional tale of Dick Whittington is delightfully brought to life by the pantomine specialist John Morley.

All the favorite characters are here - Tommy the Cat, Alice Fitzwarren, Sarah the Cook, King Rat, the Fairy of the Bells, and of course, Dick Whittington himself.

The very best of traditional pantomime as the Theatre on the Steps company portray Dick's progress as he goes to London to seek fame and fortune. As always our production of Dick Whittington is packed full of hilarious comedy, great music, great scenery and a great show for children of all ages.

3/1/2015 to 24/1/2015 - For show times Visit: www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk Fifty Shades of Fizzog SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2015 7:30 pm A BRAND NEW show from Fizzog Productions featuring some of our best loved characters and a few new ones and will consist of comedy sketches, songs, dances and general hilarity. NOT TO BE MISSED. Also featuring Internet sensations 'The Dancing Grannies' who have had 1.5 millions shares on facebook!

The Pink Floyd Show FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2015 8:00 pm to SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2015 8:00 pm The ninth annual performance of Darkside the Wolverhampton based acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute at Theatre On The Steps celebrates the band’s 10th Anniversary Tour and is set to be a two night celebration of the many varied, unique and memorable sounds of Floyd.

Wings Over Abbey Road SATURDAY 14th MARCH 2015 8:00 pm Although released before “Let It Be”, “Abbey Road” was The Beatles’ the final album – The biggest band in history at the very height of their success.

Paul McCartney then went on to form “Wings”, a phenomenal band that released 23 singles and 9 albums, and toured extensively.

“Wings over Abbey Road” – Top class musicians and vocalists performing and celebrating top class songs from world-class artists!

Little Rabbits Childminders_Double Page Editorial 17/09/2014 09:15 Page 1

LITTLE RABBITS CHILDMINDERS Email: Littlerabbits13@outlook.com

Call: 07870499312

Opening hours

Mon-Fri 7.30am-6.30pm, we also provide school pick ups.

www.littlerabbits.co.uk The Elms, Walcot, Telford, TF6 5ER

Little Rabbits Childminders: By Lucy Smout and Rachel White

We are two Ofsted registered childminders working together from the same home. We were nursery nurses who have gained experience, knowledge and qualifications for over 6 years in child care. We are Level 3 and level 5 qualified in Early Years and both have a range of other qualifications including up to date paediatric first aid, anaphylactic awareness and auto-injector training, child protection, food hygiene and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training.

We are highly experienced practitioners caring for children from newborn upwards. Both of us have gained room leader roles within a nursery and have experience caring for children with a range of needs and abilities including Special Educational Needs, and Gifted and Talented. Other training includes: epilepsy awareness and rescue medication training, care for children with severe food allergies and intolerances.

We are friendly, fun, caring and responsible individuals who provide a calm, nurturing environment. Based in the country side, we offer a variety of fun and stimulating activities to meet children's individual abilities, needs and interests. Some of the activities we provide are; nature walks around the large garden, gloop play, cloud-doh, play-doh, water activities, lots of role play

resources for the home corner, inclusive day trips to attingham park, farms and more. We support children's development of hand-eye co-ordination, fine manipulative skills and gross motor skills through different activities. We allow a mixture of child-initiated play as well as adult led activities to promote concentration and attention skills.

Through observation of children, we

and working towards the early learning goals for each child. We understand children learn at different rates and we support this.

We both have excellent understanding of child development, identifying needs early to support children with early intervention if needed. We have experience of liaising with external agencies to support children with IEPs (individual education plans), including children with speech delays, physical needs and medical needs.

We have very good initiatives with caring for babies and children, helping them to settle when upset. We understand children starting in a new child care setting may be unsettled and we will work in partnership with parents as much as possible to allow a smooth transition and helping the child to settle. We have both cared for twins, ensuring they are treated and valued as unique individuals, ensuring each of their needs are met and are both happy. Children we care for are able to build good attachments and bonds with us, which will enable them to feel safe and secure to learn and develop effectively.

We provide all meals, this includes breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and a tea. We also cater for babies who are weaning by providing their meals too.

The children's safety and wellbeing is paramount, their needs will always come first. We want to provide more for children and help them reach their full potential, for them to be happy and well cared for.

Thank you,

Lucy and Rachel

understand how to plan activities that will include risk and challenge to promote their development and to help children learn how to take manageable risks. By knowing the children, we also know when to change activities so children do not become bored.

Children are able to make marks with pens, crayons, pencils and more, and also learn to write their names. We support children's letter and number recognition with lots of activities and resources to help get children ready for school. We help get children ready for school through daily routines, being good role models

Darwin festival_Double Page Editorial 04/12/2014 11:03 Page 1

Darwin ’s Shrewsbury

Lost gardens and curious minds at

Shrewsbury Darwin Festival 2015

Festival organisers are delighted to announce that Peter Lavis, specialist speaker from the Gardens of Heligan, will be teaming up with Shropshire Wildlife Trust to explore two very different but equally important historic gardens: one a lost horticultural treasure and the other an incubator for one of the greatest scientific minds in history.

During the evening of Thursday the 12th of February, Peter will share the fascinating restoration story of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, guiding the audience through the dramatic transformation that has taken place since their discovery in 1990.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s leading expert on young Darwin, Sara Bellis, co-author ‘The curious mind of young Darwin’, will follow Peter to share Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s plans for rediscovering Darwin’s inspirational childhood garden in Shrewsbury.

The festival starts on Sunday 8th of February with the hugely popular

choral evening service, Singing Darwin’s Praises, staged by St Chad’s church. The line up for 2015 also features fantastically fun children’s activities, for curious young minds, each day of the half term at Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s The Cut visitor centre.

For the curious ‘young-at-heart’ minds, there are superb, high quality lectures hosted by the Society of Biology and the annual memorial lecture staged by the Friends of Shrewsbury museum, both of which bring to life aspects of Darwin’s voyages and work.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust will officially be opening Darwin’s Garden with guided tours, perfect for those who like to explore history in the fresh air.

At The Hive there will be an arts and craft workshop where people can create their own colourful creatures inspired by Darwin's Beagle voyage, using a range of recycled materials, fabrics and arty stuff.

The festival ends on Saturday 21st of February with an action packed day at Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s Shrewsbury visitor centre, The Cut. Keen gardeners and first time foodies will find fantastic fodder at the heritage potato fair in the morning. In the afternoon the festival will be closed by the Radnor Improvisers, a fantastic new addition to festival, who will be running an evolution inspired musical improvisation workshop, followed by a public performance.

The full programme of events and details of how to book can be found on Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s website: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

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MRS BROWN’S BOYS 2015 ARENA TOUR a ck!!

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Brown’s Boys D’Movie which was released last year. What an amazing 12 months.

If you haven’t experienced Mrs Brown’s Boys live, this new tour is set to be one of the hottest tickets for 2015 and is not to be missed.

The award winning series returns with HOW NOW MRS BROWN COW Starring Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs Brown’s Boys!

Following the release of D’Movie the Award Winning Mrs Brown’s Boys will be returning to live arena in 2015 with their new show ‘How Now Mrs Brown Cow’. The tour will be heading all across the UK where they will be taking over some of country’s biggest venues for five day residencies and including Saturday matinee shows.

Mrs Brown’s Boys success has been nothing short of incredible. From awards and accolades including two National Television Awards, TV Choice Awards, a Scottish BAFTA, an IFTA award, a TV Times Award and a TV

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BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy to being a ratings smash across the globe, Mrs Brown’s Boys live has also broken box office records across the UK and Australia.

The Award Winning Serial Comedy on BBC ONE saw last year’s Christmas Special being the most watched programme over the festive period. In between recording their TV show and a 10 week tour stint across Australia, Mrs Brown’s Boys had chance film their full length motion picture Mrs

‘How Now Mrs Brown Cow’ is part of the hilarious series written by and starring Brendan O’Carroll and will be coming to the following venues: TUE 24 - SAT 28 MARCH (+ SATURDAY MATINEE) BIRMINGHAM GENTING ARENA (Formerly the LG Arena)

TICKETS PRICED AT £44.94, £37.10 & £25.90 (Includes admin fee & £0.70 renovation levy) + £2.50 fulfilment fee. www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

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The Seventh Son

TAKEN 3 In Movie Theatres: January 9, 2015 Liam Neeson returns as exgovernment operative Bryan Mills, whose life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his "particular set of skills" to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice..

In Movie Theatres: February 6, 2015

Jeff Bridges . . . Spook, Julianne Moore . . . Mother Malkin, Alicia Vikander . . . Alice, Ben Barnes . . . Seventh Son, Kit Harrington, Antje Traue, Olivia Williams.

In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in her way: Master Gregory.

SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water In Movie Theatres: February 13, 2015 The second feature film featuring everybodys favorite sponge: SpongeBob SquarePants!

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula!

When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

MUST SEE STARRING: Dakota Johnson . . . Anastasia Steele Jennifer Ehle . . . Carla Steele Jamie Dornan . . . Christian Grey Luke Grimes . . . Elliot Grey Eloise Mumford . . . Kate Kavanagh Victor Rasuk . . . Jose Follows Anastasia "Ana" Steele, a 21 year old college senior who

Fifty Shades of Grey

Jan/Feb 2015

Film Releases For The New Year!

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The Hobbit OUT NOW! (3D/2D, IMAX)

Martin Freeman - Bilbo Baggins, Ian McKellen - Gandalf, Andy Serkis - Smeagol, Benedict Cumberbatch - The Necromancer, Manu Bennett - Azog, Luke Evans - Bard.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves.

Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo’s frantic attempts to make him see reason,drive the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice.

But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends in the epic Battle of the Five Armies, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance.

attends Washington State University Vancouver in Washington. In place of her friend Kate, Ana interviews 27-year-old Christian Grey, a successful and wealthy young entrepreneur. From this meeting on, Christian engages with Ana in a new type of relationship - BDSM. After the hype around the books - it’s a must see!

In Theatres: February 13, 2015

SELMA

In Theatres January 9,2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and led to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Starring: David Oyelowo & Oprah Winfrey

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USHER - THE UR EXPERIENCE COMES TO THE MIDLANDS!

Superstar's First Headlining European Tour in Four Years Will Visit Birmingham in March!

Hot on the heels of his UK top ten hit single ‘Good Kisser’, global megastar USHER announced he will be taking ‘The UR Experience’ to 23 cities across the UK and Europe starting February 13th! The UK tour features special guests Nico & Vinz and will visit Birmingham on 24th March. Packed with an impressive repertoire of smash hits spanning his 20-year career, the critically-acclaimed showman will give his fans a unique experience that only the multi-talented Usher can deliver. His show will include a fresh take on early and recent hit songs as well as some new music from his anticipated forthcoming eighth studio album.

“With The UR Experience, I want to give my fans an ever-changing live show full of surprises and special guests,” says Usher. “I am really excited to be with my fans and give them an Usher experience like they’ve never seen or heard before.”

Tickets for the NIA date are priced at £62.58, £51.33, £40.08 (inc admin fee + 70p renovation levy) + £2.55 fulfilment fee.

Available from www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

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For the latest tour information please visit www.usherworld.com or www.livenation.co.uk.

About USHER

Challenging himself creatively and testing musical boundaries are characteristics that have defined Usher's career since he was first discovered twenty years ago on Star Search. Usher has been ranked by the Recording Industry Assn. of America as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 50 million albums worldwide.

He has won numerous awards including 8 Grammys and was named the #1 Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. Billboard named him the second most successful artist of the 2000s decade, with his career-propelling 2004 album “Confessions” being ranked as the top solo album of the 2000s decade, as well as achieving 5x platinum status in the UK. Usher has attained an impressive four UK #1 singles and five Top 5 albums (including 3 #1s), with album sales surpassing 3 million. Usher is currently working on his forthcoming 8th studio album and preparing for his World Tour. Earlier this year he completed filming his role as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the upcoming film “Hands of Stone,” a biopic of champion boxer Roberto Duran which co-stars Robert De Niro and is due in theaters early 2015. In addition, Usher recently completed his second season as a coach on the US version of "The Voice" where he proved his top-notch coaching capability by mentoring Josh Kaufman who became the champion of season 6.

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SAM SMITH ‘IN THE LONELY HOUR TOUR 2015’ side of the pond The Observer, i-D and Sunday Times Culture naming him ‘the voice of 2014’.

Sam’s record-setting album and single sales have spearheaded him into popular culture worldwide. His live shows have escalated to another level with sold out tours in both the UK and North America this autumn - including shows at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, the Riviera Theater in Chicago and two London dates at Eventim Apollo amongst many other dates around the UK.

SAM SMITH 2015 UK TOUR

Sam Smith announced, back in September, his ‘In The Lonely Hour Tour 2015’ which sees him bring his critically acclaimed live show to the UK in the new year with a string of dates concluding on two special shows at London’s O2 Academy Brixton in March. The tour announcement arrived just after Sam’s incredible performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles and the new live dates follow the exceptional success of his sell out autumn tour.

Sam Smith’s stunning debut album, In The Lonely Hour, has gone platinum in the UK selling over 1.9 million copies worldwide and has hit Number 1 in the UK charts for the second time, 15 weeks after its debut. This followed the news of Sam making U.S. pop music history after selling more copies 26

in its first week of release – 166,000 – than any other debut album by a UK male artist in the 23-year history of Soundscan outselling Coldplay and Ed Sheeran. The Capitol Records album hasn’t dipped out of the Top 10 in the UK or U.S. since its release in July of this year.

After the release of the global hit single ‘Stay With Me’, which peaked at Number 1 and Number 2 in the UK and US charts respectively, the pop ballad is still making waves around the world with over 4.5 Million copies sold to date - surpassing sales of one million copies in the US in its first week.

Critics have lauded Sam and his music with huge accolades coming from TIME Magazine, The Fader and The New York Times as well as on this

Monday 16th March Glasgow O2 Academy Tuesday 17th March Glasgow O2 Academy Thursday 19th March Manchester O2 Apollo Friday 20th March Manchester O2 Apollo Sunday 22nd March Wolverhampton Civic Hall Monday 23rd March Wolverhampton Civic Hall Wednesday 25th March London O2 Academy Brixton Thursday 26th March London O2 Academy Brixton

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Paloma Faith UK ARENA TOUR A SPECIAL EDITION OF PALOMA FAITH’S PLATINUM SELLING ALBUM ‘A PERFECT CONTRADICTION’ WAS RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 3, INCLUDING THE BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘READY FOR THE GOOD LIFE’ THE DELUXE EDITION INCLUDES A RECORDING OF PALOMA’S HEADLINE PERFORMANCE AT THE BBC PROMS

The incredible Paloma Faith has announced a UK arena tour for March 2015. Her last UK tour dates (which started in November) completely sold out.

Paloma’s current album ‘A Perfect Contradiction’ has been one of the huge success stories of the year, recently being certified platinum. A new edition of the album was released on November 3, featuring five new tracks, including the fantastic single ‘Ready For The Good Life’.

‘Ready For The Good Life’, which Paloma co-wrote, is produced by Klas Åhlund (Teddybears, Robyn, Katy Perry, Kylie, Britney, Madonna). The other new tracks on the album are: •‘Leave While I’m Not Looking’ – written by Diane Warren as a follow up to Paloma’s biggest selling single to date ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’ •‘Best Bad Habit’ – written by Diane Warren and produced by new UK talent Komi (Naughty Boy, Sam Smith).

•‘Beauty Remains’ – co-written by Paloma, Bernard Butler and Fyfe Dangerfield.

•‘Changing’ – Paloma’s own interpretation of her collaboration with Sigma, which is out now.

A deluxe 2CD version is available, including a recording of Paloma’s headline night at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms on September 5th, where she performed with the Guy Barker Orchestra and the Urban Voices Collective choir.

19 March 2015- NIA, Birmingham Tickets from www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000. NIA tickets priced at £44.01 & £32.76 (includes admin fee & £0.70 renovation levy) + £2.55 fulfilment fee.

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Announces UK tour for February 2015 debut album WANTED ON VOYAGE hits #1

George Ezra announced his biggest UK shows to date for February 2015, including a performance at the 5,000-capacity Brixton Academy. The announcement comes midway through his third sold out UK tour of the year, which began in Belfast on 14th October and finishes in Cardiff on the 30th. Ezra tours Europe and Australia later this year, and a first US tour was recently announced for spring 2015. Tickets for the new shows go on sale 9am Friday 24th October, see georgeezra.com for ticket details and international show information.

George Ezra - UK shows Tuesday 17th February - Bristol, Colston Hall Wednesday 18th February - Birmingham, O2 Academy Friday 20th February - London, O2 Academy Brixton Saturday 21st February - Manchester, O2 Apollo Sunday 22nd February - Glasgow, O2 Academy Ezra will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed debut album Wanted On Voyage, which has sold over a quarter of a million copies and spent 16 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the UK albums chart, reaching number one for the first time earlier this month and staying there for a fortnight. On the same week it reached number one, both the album’s lead singles - Budapest and Blame It On Me charted in the top 10. It caps a remarkable twelve months for the 21 year old who has gone from virtual unknown to one of the international breakthrough artists of 2014, taking in three sold out UK tours, top 10 singles in 10 countries, a top 5 album in eight, 33 million views on YouTube, and over 70 million streams on Spotify. Recorded late last year in Clapham with producer Cam Blackwood, Ezra plays guitar, bass and keyboards on the album.

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Sweden’s famous ICEHOTEL - what’s in store for those planning a visit to Jukkasjärvi this winter?

Eastern European folk art, lush rain forests, abstract interpretations of love, Baroque architecture, the craft of printmaking and the inner works of a clock – these are just some of the themes that feature in the quirky hotel this year.

Due to celebrate silver anniversary, the hotel opened its reindeer clad doors for the twenty-fifth time on December 12, 2014.

The 25th ICEHOTEL features a wide spectrum of art and design, with ideas ranging from Eastern European folk art, through to suites inspired by clock works, the Baroque and Gothic architectural eras. “Time Piece” looks like the inner cogs and wheels of a clock, while “Prime Mate” transports the guest into a lush rainforest. In the suite “Hot Type”, guests will sleep in the midst of the printing process. A commemoration to the art of printmaking, at the same time a play on the words “Hot Type” and “Cold

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Setting” used in traditional printing technique and a reminder of a craft that has much been taken over by the digital world.

Each year reincarnated with twentyodd individually designed and hand carved art suites, an ice church, ice bar and a majestic pillar hall, ICEHOTEL has been one of the most unique art projects in the world the past 25 years.

The silver edition - The designs for each year’s hotel are carefully selected from over 100 proposals sent in by designers and artists from around the world. This year is no different. Arne Bergh, Creative Director, says they did consider making the 25th anniversary a “bestof” rendition of previous years. “We discussed it, but in the end we decided that we should stick with our original line; we never do the same thing twice, it takes all the fun out of it.” Bergh continues: “Every year, we think ‘this has to be the best hotel we’ve ever made’, and I’m sure this year will be no different – we were really excited about the ideas that

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were submitted for the 25th hotel.”

This year, ICEHOTEL will host 42 artists from 11 different countries.

Aside from new design and art work, the hotel will also feature a new event hall, bar area and workshop for the ice sculpting classes that guests can take part in. The theatre, Aurora Hall, will be created using a new building technique whereby ice is casted on to a giant balloon. For this reason, the inner walls will be solid ice, and the outer walls will be covered in soft white snow, making for natural light and acoustics that are different to the other areas of the hotel.

The anniversary celebrations launched online on October 1st, with a well noticed online campaign at icelebrate.icehotel.com.

ICEHOTEL – The Warm Way For those who want to experience ICEHOTEL but prefer the creature comforts of a traditional bed, go WARM!

Most visitors spend 1 night in the cold rooms and the rest in the warm luxurious part of the hotel. As always when you stay at ICEHOTEL, breakfast, sauna, loan of warm clothing and complimentary entrance to ICEHOTEL throughout your stay are included in the price.

Visit the website for details :

www.icehotel.com Images credit: The Icehotel

THE ICEHOTEL - JUKKASJÄRVI Be joined together in magic!

Are looking for a wedding venue with a difference? How about sharing your love with family and friends in an intimate Arctic wedding in Jukkasjärvi.

This unique location, the ice, the snow and the almost unreal surroundings at ICEHOTEL will leave you breathless and there are plenty of options for your ceremony.

The ICEHOTEL is reincarnated in a new fashion every winter, the crisp Ice Church and ICEHOTEL’s majestic main hall are truly unforgettable venues. The ephemeral nature of the ice church adds to the sensation – when no architectural memento exists, the memories and the vows exchanged are especially cherished.

For a country-side wedding, opt for the rustic Jukkasjärvi village church, dating back to the 1600′s. Or, why not a romantic ceremony in the wild, promising each other eternal love against a breath-taking back drop of rivers, mountains and forests.

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Mediation – a positive way forward There have been huge changes to the family law and legal aid system in England and Wales in the last few years. These led to a gradual reduction in the number of solicitor’s firms offering legal aid for family law work.

With just a few exceptions, the family legal aid system vanished as from April last year. This had an enormous effect on many people needing to deal with issues concerning their children or family finances as here in Shropshire and Mid Wales, as in the rest of the country, there is not the option of being able to use a solicitor with the benefit of legal aid. Also, the court system is under increasing pressure and resources available to CAFCASS and social services are ever more limited.

Despite all this, issues about children and finances between former couples are not getting any less or easier. There is no simple solution to the problems which are inevitably caused by separation and divorce.

So more and more couples are faced with a choice having to pay fees that they really cannot afford to use a solicitor, or sort out their problems on their own or make applications to the increasingly overburdened court system.

However, there has been increased interest in other methods of resolving

disputes over the past few years, and the Ministry of Justice is encouraging couples to consider mediation.

Mediation is an alternative way to resolve issues, where a qualified and independent mediator helps couples make their own arrangements for their children or dividing their assets without the need to go to court.

Not only does this way of dealing with matters reduce conflict and hopefully help the couple to at least keep a civilised relationship for the future, but according to the Ministry’s own figures, mediation takes about a quarter of the time of court proceedings, and can be eight times cheaper. Importantly, legal aid is still available for mediation if an individual is financially eligible and so the whole process could well be free.

to resolve matters.

For more information about mediation, contact Cathy Swan, Solicitor and Mediator or Esther Evans, CILEx and Mediator on 01743 280158 email mediation@wmlaw.co.uk or visit

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Article written by Cathy Swan, Solicitor and Mediator with Wace Morgan Family Mediation Service on legal aid changes and mediation

Mediation is not right for every separating couple, and mediation services will carry out careful individual assessments to ensure that it is the right way forward. Some cases will have to be resolved by a court, and mediation cannot solve every problem.

However, many couples are surprised how issues can be narrowed and how much progress can be possible in a short space of time. The advantage of being able to speak directly to each other in a controlled and neutral environment is immense and can lead to great progress even where couples are not optimistic that they will be able

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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.

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Precision Made Orthotics and Foot Centre is a Shropshire clinic, based in Telford. We have ample parking and easy access on the outskirts of town, very close to all major road networks.

Our Clinic is headed by Mr Steven Dowdeswell BSc (Hons) Pod Med, a specialist with over 10 years of medical based experience and expertise within the field of lower limb biomechanics and foot injuries.

Also on the same site as our Clinic, we run one of the most advanced orthotics laboratories in the world.

With ample ingenuity we supply our services and products to other healthcare practitioner across the country. These include Surgeons, Physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and other expert podiatrists.

We offer all foot, ankle and leg care, including advanced diagnostics and Steroid Injections. We have the compassion and experience to help you easily and with confidence.

Our main area of expertise is treating mechanical foot and body pain, we have designed gait analysis and biomechanical assessment systems and offer consultative services nationwide, so you can be sure that you are in safe hands!

People often do not realise that the pain or niggles that they have when standing or walking, are often caused by repetitive strain as a direct consequence of foot and ankle posture or muscle imbalance. The good news is, it is easily rectified!

Steven has spent 95% of his professional time in this specialist area, placing us in a very unique area of podiatric medicine.

Call us for free and we will provide a free 5 minute phone consultation, if we cannot help you, then we can likely give you firm guidance.

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Chiropractic Wellness Care So if your health is not what is used to be and you are ready for change, contact our practice (01743 455 245) and see firsthand what chiropractic care can provide.

For more information about Shrewsbury Family Chiropractic you can check out their website at: www.shrewsburyfamilychiropractic.co.uk or join in online with Dr Fredericksen’s free online health resources through facebook.com/drglennfredericksen and twitter (@GlennFred).

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU?

In the early 1900’s Thomas Edison said that "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease." It is a quote that has often come across my desk as a chiropractor, being interested in increasing the wellbeing of the community through ensuring the human frame is maintained in its ideal form and encouraging better nutrition and exercise.

Fast forward to today and I’m sure you will agree that the quote still applies.

Despite all of the medical break throughs we see appearing (which are still primarily pharmaceutically based), nothing beats prevention of disease and maintaining the body in a healthy and fit state. We help ourselves achieve this by ensuring that key areas contributing to overall health are looked after: the physical (our movements, posture and exercise), the chemical (what we eat, drink and ingest) and the emotional (our thoughts and actions).

As a chiropractor I initially help by allowing your nervous system to function without the burden of interference caused by poor posture, movement or trauma. The importance of this is because your nervous system controls and co-ordinates every single cell tissue and organ in the body, so a correctly functioning nervous system will allow for a correctly functioning body.

As the nervous system is overcome by stressors from the physical, chemical and emotional trauma we face daily, it ceases to provide good control and coordination of the rest of the body. This means we lose the capacity to maintain a healthy state of being. To test this, in our practice we have technology measuring how your nervous system is coping and adapting to all of the stressors.

We then work together to repair and prevent the onset of deteriorating health!

Dr Glenn Fredericksen Doctor of Chiropractic Registered with the GCC and proud member of the UCA

Old Grammer School House, School Gardens, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AJ - 01743 455245 Maypole Court, Wem, SY4 5AA - 01939 230998

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Body Cleansing with Forever Clean 9 This two-step process covers body cleansing, weight loss and long term weight management, whilst also providing important nutritional elements needed for safe, healthy results.

The great thing about this two-step programme is that the products work in synergy to aid in the body’s natural cleansing, burning stored fat cells and helping to achieve optimum nutrition.

STEP ONE The Clean 9 pack is designed as the perfect kick-start to a new health regime, allowing you to see and feel results within just 9 days! The great thing about this element is that it is not just about weight loss, but body cleansing - a process that needs to be at the heart of any weight management programme if you want fast and effective results.

With everything you need in one box, the programme is easy to follow, and will help to cleanse your system whilst burning fat stores.

To achieve this cleansing, a nutritional product is needed, that will work in the digestive system.

The Aloe Vera Gel - contains over 200 different compounds - is a powerful, nutritional drink for good health and well-being, hitting your

digestive system so that it starts to work immediately.

Whilst on any weight loss plan, the body still needs to feel nourished, so protein is really important. The Forever Lite Ultra with Aminotein is high in protein, providing 100% RDA

of vitamins & minerals, with an Aminotein element which provides a blend of enzymes specifically designed to break down the protein in your diet. This leads to quicker absorption in the body. Plus, it makes a delicious meal replacement shake that you will enjoy having twice a day throughout the programme.

Often, with weight loss programmes, you will feel energy levels drop.

Forever Bee Pollen is a potent multivitamin and multi-mineral supplement, which will help maintain your energy and stamina, whilst looking after the circulatory, immune, nervous and digestive systems.

Balancing glucose levels throughout any weight loss programme can be tough. Forever Garcinia Plus quickly energises the body whilst helping us to maintain normal blood glucose levels. It’s a great product to aid natural metabolism whilst reducing cholesterol and perfect for a weight management supplement.

You will see and feel the difference after just 9 days! Your system will feel cleansed and this will be the perfect platform from which to start your new health regime - Forever Nutri-Lean. Using the programme will help you reach and sustain your ideal weight, but more importantly, you will feel great.

To find out more, drop me any email: eileen.eileen@hotmail.co.uk or call 07912 504931.

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LIVING PRODUCTS

The 9 Day Way Clean 9 - What is it?

“Forever Nutri-Lean weight management programme is a simple two-step programme which combines a 9 day nutritional cleansing plan the Clean 9 - followed by a long term weight management programme Forever Nutri-Lean - to help you reach & sustain your ideal weight”

Call to find out more: Eileen - Independant Distributor Tel: 07912 504931 Email: eileen.eileen@hotmail.co.uk “Forever Living Products is a member of the Direct Sales Association”

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Is 2015 e Year You Get e Smile You’ve Always Wanted?

Many patients can live their lives covering their smile, hiding behind their hands when laughing or talking since they feel embarrassed by their teeth, does this sound like you? It doesn’t have to be like this.

Esthetique Dental is just off the A49 at Hadnall the team is led by Thomas Norlin, working alongside Thomas are dentist’s Emily Wright and Richard Stevens between them they have many years’ experience in general and cosmetic dentistry and will spend the time to find the solution that’s right for you. They are joined by hygienists Pauline Gates and Yvonne Wood.

The practice believes that preventive care and education is the key for good oral health for both adults & children. Thorough dental examinations are provided which include checking the overall health of your

teeth and gums.

Performing oral cancer screening and taking X rays when necessary as well as utilising cameras to improve patients understanding of their oral health. Patients are then advised on the best ways to help prevent decay and gum disease or treat them early before problems advance.

If you are interested in improving the aesthetics of your smile you may wish to consider tooth whitening, cosmetic orthodontics, dental implants or amalgam removal.

Whatever your concerns maybe, our very experienced team are here to help and to guide you through each option step by step.

Call for a consultation now on 01939 211150 or visit: www.esthetiquedental.co.uk

www.esthetiquedental.co.uk

ESTHETIQUE DENTAL PRACTICE 11&12 The Stables, Sansaw Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY4 4AS. Tel: 01939 211150 www.esthetiquedental.co.uk Emily Wright Thomas Norlin Richard Stevens

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