Telford Hype Magazine April May 2014

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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

FREE SPRING EDITION LEISURE FASHION ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS STYLE FOOD & DRINK HEALTH BEAUTY

GARY BARLOW WHAT’S ON

24 - NEW SEASON LITTLE MIX

FILM RELEASES

LOCAL FEATURES

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www.hypemagazine.co.uk THE HYPE MAGAZINE CELEBRATES IT’S 1st BIRTHDAY!!

With Easter eggs on the menu, and a couple of the main holidays approaching, it’s time to look at whats on in Telford! We have loads to keep the whole family happy, from the latest offerings at the cinema to loads of live tours and a fab ‘whats on’ guide for TELFORD! Plus we Interview Sophie Ellis-Bextor! Enjoy!!

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The Rock House

We review The Rock House, in Farley near Much Wenlock!

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HYPE The gorgeous Sophie Ellis-Bextor drops by to chat to us about her new tour!

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Interview

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Jack Bauer is BACK, with a new series!

Film Releases - Rio 2

Check out the latest blockbuster movies to hit the big screens!

Gary Barlow - Solo Tour

Gary Barlow gets down to the LG!

Mitchell’s Journey

10 year old Mitchell Dee Jones lost his brave battle with DMD. His inspirational father writes about his experiences, helping raise awareness of this terrible illness.

Fashion Fix

Check out Spring Fashion with the latest hot trends.

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The Hype Magazine is proud to support local businesses, although we do not accept responsibility for loss, damage or ommision by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork and editorial is accepted on condition that permission has been given for use of publication.

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GARY BARLOW LG Arena Birmingham 08 APR & 19 APR Since I Saw You Last Tour - Following the announcement of the details of his first studio album in 14 years ‘Since I Saw You Last’, Gary Barlow has confirmed that he will be bringing his solo tour to the LG Arena for 2 dates in April.

CABARET NIGHT - "WILD WEST" Casey's Cordingley Hall 10th Apr Meal, Cabaret Show & bottle of Wine.

Tables 2,4,6,8,10 available. Tickets also available for those who just wish to watch the show and enjoy a drink. Each month our fabulous team will provide a different show acton packed with music song and dance. £50 per couple or £5 show only JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE LG Arena Birmingham 11 & 12 APR The 20/20 Experience World Tour - The President of Pop, Justin Timberlake, has announced that The 20/20 Experience World Tour will continue through UK/ Europe, hitting Birmingham’s LG Arena on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April.

MATT CARDLE The Place - Oakengates Fri 25 April Ticket Prices: £21

April/May 2014

OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT Casey's Cordingley Hall 17th Apr All welcome to enter Free Open Mic Comedians for a chance to win a slot on our charity dvd. For fun or to compete registration starts 6.30 with comedy from 8pm. Free for guests as well so come along for a fun filled night of jokes...good & bad!

SHREWSBURY BIKE4LIFE 2014 RAF Cosford Sunday 27th April 11am - 4pm In addition to the Ride Out, the Festival attracts bikers, the local community and families alike and in 2014 will include arena displays, stalls, exhibitions, live music courtesy of Planet Rock, tutorials promoting biker safety, refreshments and more. Website www.bike4lifefest.com LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS PRESENTED

BY TADLOP The Place - Oakengates Wed 14 - Sat 17 May Performance Times: 7.30pm with Saturday matinee 2.30pm Ticket Prices: Stalls £12, Tier £14, Group offer 4 stalls seats £40. 01952 382382.

2014 SHROPSHIRE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND COUNTY HORSE SHOW IN SHREWSBURY The Agricultural Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF Sat 24th May This popular family show is very successful, the Shropshire County Agricultural Show and the County Horse Show in Shrewsbury are combining in 2014 and visitors will experience an impressive show with lots to see and do.

OMID DJALILI LIVE The Place - Oakengates Fri 30 May He’s back on tour with a splash, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. Performance Time: 8pm Ticket Price: £23 MADAME CASEY'S PARTY NIGHT Casey's Cordingley Hall 30th May - 7.30pm Cost: £6 per Ticket or VIP Tables £100 Resident Drag Queen hosts this months Party Night. Madame casey hosts a night filled with fun laughter and music.

KATY PERRY -PRISMATIC TOUR LG Arena Birmingham 13 & 14 MAY Katy Perry ROARS into Birmingham with Special Guest icona pop!

LITTLE MIX LG Arena Birmingham 16 MAY Global pop sensations Little Mix will be embarking on their biggest UK tour to date in May 2014, with their opening show at Birmingham’s LG Arena.

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The Rock House Inn

On my daily commute to take our children to the nearby William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, I always pass by the Rock House Inn, and it always put a smile on my face. The reason for this smile is how charming this family pub is, with its inviting façade.

Today, I had decided to go to school a little earlier, so that I would have enough time to venture inside. I was in the mood for a tasty lunch and the convenient location half way between Ironbridge and Much Wenlock seemed like the perfect spot to try out.

I had booked a table and had taken a colleague with me, so that I could have a fun filled afternoon. I parked at the rear in the large car park, which I imagine could probably hold 100 cars and I proceeded to head inside. We were greeted by a wonderfully traditional pub and restaurant which felt relaxed and welcoming. The combination of wooden flooring, exposed brick, comfortable seating and fantastic Persian rugs provides the perfect setting for a brilliant afternoon.

The bar was the first destination that we headed to and we were delighted to find a selection of drinks including cask ales, malt whiskeys, fine wines as well as a good range of non-alcoholic drinks. Of course I was driving, so opted for a non-

alcoholic Becks, but my colleague chose a Carlsberg extra cold lager.

We chatted to the friendly barmaid and she told us that The Rock House has just introduced a new menu and have employed an excellent new chef. So at this point we were excited to see (and taste) how good Trevor’s food would be.

We were led into the 36 seat restaurant area and shown to our table. The wood burner situated at the end wall really reinforced the feeling of an old style tavern, which I loved.

We chose additional drinks whilst we looked at the menu, which had such delights as smoked mackerel pate with brown bread or parsnip fritters with a blue cheese walnut dip for starters.

Also on the menu are the classics such as steak, gammon, chicken, duck and game, curries, Risotto, fish and homemade pies as well as daily specials. There are seasonal, vegetarian and children’s menus too.

We decided to only order mains and I went for the 10oz Sirloin steak and my colleague chose the Red onion and Tomato Tart Tatin with pickled beetroot and goat’s cheese salad. I have to congratulate Trevor, because his food was sensational and we both were impressed with the presentation and flavour of our

dishes. I can honestly say the chips and steak were amazing and my colleague didn’t leave anything on his plate.

We were both stuffed and decided that we would explore the rest of the pub.

There are 2 levels and a bar on each. The lower bar leads through to an outside seating area which has a nice view of the woods and surrounding area. The pub is large and would be ideal for organising a get together, wedding reception, and business function or could even be the venue for local music gigs.

We looked at our watches and realised it was time to go and collect the children from school, but we had had a really nice afternoon and I am sure I will be dropping into The Rock House Inn again and again.

Light Bites Menu available Opening Times Monday & Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday & Thursday

Serving food 12 until 2.30pm Serving food from 5 - 9pm Friday & Saturday Serving food 12 - 9pm

Sunday Serving food from12-5pm

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Thursday 17th April Soul City Seven – 70s Soul/Funk

Food Available!

Doors open 6pm.

The Rock House Inn Farley Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6NX Telephone: 01952 727222

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BENGAL SPICE DAWLEY

A very friendly welcome to a relaxed and comfortable restaurant. Although at time of review still undergoing refurbishment this gem shines through with both locals and people from further afield, travelling to experience a true taste of India. In business for 14 years, Anwar and Ash have enjoyed success in this conveniently situated Dawley High Street venue.

On escaping the cold March evening into Bengal Spice, we were greeted with the warmth of both smiles and spices.

Instantly feeling at ease and welcome we were shown to one of the few remaining tables.

On viewing the menu we were both spoilt for choice with so many delicious sounding options. We tucked into the poppadoms and the four dips - mint yoghurt, lime pickle, onion salad and Mango Chutney, whilst we made our minds up. Being partial to Indian food we stuck to our favourite usual options of

Onion Bhaji and Tandoori Chicken both with fresh salad and a homemade mint sauce. Both did not disappoint- the bhaji was crunchy and flavoursome and the tandoori chicken was both generously portioned and cooked to perfection full of lovely flavour.

After nearly filling up on the starter we had a small break while we enjoyed the wine we had brought with us as the premises is unlicensed.

After a half time break we were served our piping hot delicious mains. Rachel had opted for a chicken korma - although not spicy she always finds that if this is done well the hotter curries follow suit.

The korma was both creamy, buttery and completely moreish. The chicken was cooked to perfection.

I opted for a garlic lamb balti with extra corriander, again a tasty option with the lamb succulently cooked in a beautifully

spiced balti sauce. For sides we ordered the keema pilau rice that was both plentiful and full of taste and texture and a garlic keema nan - a leavened bread filled with spicy mince lamb and garlic, all baked in a clay oven.

This meal was extremely satisfying and the menu is both extensive and very reasonably priced. For the more adventurous curry connoisseur, the menu boasts a choice of balti, curry, biriani, sagwalla and vegetarian option with a section dedicated to chefs’ recommendations for something different. We were also impressed to note that if there is a dish not on the menu, if possible they are happy to prepare it for you.

As well as the standard menu options there are six set menu options - a perfect option for 2-4 people, allowing all to try an array of delights from the restaurant’s various dishes.

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BENGAL SPICE .......................

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Open 5:30 –11:30 pm

Our meal at Bengal Spice was a delight, a haven from the hustle and bustle of Telford. The already popular restaurant can only gain more prestige and custom from the nearly completed refurbishment. The good already stands up on it's own, with a regular customer base both ordering for take out and eating in. They also provide outside catering for events and can take bookings for parties and special occasions.

On leaving the restaurant we were both warm, full and content, with Anwar and Ash's friendly personalities making us feel relaxed and welcome - ensuring a repeat trip in the near future!

Open Sunday-Thursday 5.30pm- 11.30pm and Friday- Saturday 5.30pm - Midnight and closed on Mondays ( except bank holidays) - we are both looking in our diaries to book our next free day in.

Come and taste the delights for yourself.

If you don't have time for a sit down meal then take advantage of the take away service, with free home delivery within a 3 mile radius.

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Mumbai Lounge At The Elephant & Castle Established in 1734, the Elephant and Castle has been an old coaching inn serving the route between Shrewsbury and Market Drayton. In 2013, we introduced a fantastic Indian restaurant to our premises.

Mumbai Lounge, The Elephant & Castle Drayton Rd, Shawbury, SY4 4HP

Our chef Mr Ahmed is one of the finest in the West Midlands with over 30 years’ experience, and his menu is one of the finest in the county. For a fabulous night out, visit the Mumbai Lounge. We look forward to your visit.

Call and book your table:

01939 250205

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Welcome to the Madebrook Carvery!

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We are delighted to welcome you to the Madebrook Carvery, located in Madeley, Telford.

The restaurant is stunning, with a modern, stylish feel & the fantastic bar with soft natural light and original features such as the ornate cast iron fireplace and earthy brick pillars. The décor is warm and inviting, with wooden flooring and a lovely open plan arrangement.

The Madebrook Carvery offers a high quality fresh Carvery Menu ALL day, EVERY day.

There is a choice of three roasts daily; turkey, beef and gammon, all cooked to perfection and locally sourced. A huge selection of seasonal vegetables are available - which are always fresh, and never frozen, except peas and sweetcorn of course! In addition to this, there are wonderfully seasoned boiled and golden roasted potatoes. And of course, no carvery would be complete without Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and our famous "Madebrook gravy".

As well as the delicious Carvery, there are great “pub favourites” on the menu – from juicy steaks, baguettes to chip shop style fish or the very popular ‘Madebrook Burger’.

Along with the comfortable feel to the pub, the best thing about The Madebrook Carvery is the value for money; the carvery starts from just £4.95 lunchtimes, 12-4 pm, Monday to Saturday. The food quality is excellent, and the service is friendly and efficient.

Book your table now!

Madebrook House Bridgnorth Road Madeley Telford Shropshire TF7 4JF

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Horsehay Village Golf Centre Shropshire’s friendly golf centre

Horsehay Village Golf Centre Tuesday Evening

Fish & Chip Supper for just £5!

2 Meals for £12 at Horsehay Village Golf Centre!

Within Horsehay Village Golf Centre you will find a small bar and catering business offering a 2 meals for £12 deal that runs daily - the kitchen is open between 10am-4pm daily and 10am-8pm on Tuesdays.

There is a bingo night at 8pm on a Tuesday evening and we also offer a tasty fish and chip supper for just £5 on this day.

We are available for function hire.

Our contact details are: Telephone 01952 382632, or you can email us at: jccateringhgc@hotmail.co.uk

Kitchen open between 10am-4pm daily and 10am-8pm on Tuesdays Tuesday Evenings BINGO at 8PM Come and join the fun!

The Horsehay Village Golf Clubhouse Good Food - Competitive prices Function room hire available Clubhouse open to golfers & non golfers The perfect companion to a great days golf To contact the 19th Hole Bar and Restaurant Telephone J. C Catering on 01952 382632, or visit jccateringhgc.webs.com

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Whats On @ Casey’s

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WEDDINGS CHRISTENINGS CASEY’S MOBILE BAR VIP BAR BIRTHDAY PARTIES CHARITY EVENTS CABARET NIGHTS FUNERALS

Cordingley Hall Wellington Road Telford Shropshire TF2 8JS 10am-2pm Mon - Fri (OďŹƒce Hrs) Tel: 01952 606588 Mobile: 07971 413789

Introducing VIP Memberships

Open solely for our VIP members or at our discretion, private hire. The VIP lounge comes complete with its own mirror bar and huge booth seated areas and can host parties of up to 60 people. Ideal for smaller occasions and corporate hospitality. This room is solely available at the managers discretion. This area can be cut off from the main room and has it's own entrance and washroom facilities. Other facilities include

the piano bar, with it's impressive black & white flooring complimenting our very special white baby grand piano creating a pefect relaxed lounge feel. A small bar and comfortable furniture ensure that all our guests drinking or dining with us can enjoy a very special evening. Ideal for any occasion, to host a holding or break room for your events. Finally, the marquee style ballroom boasts a starcloth ceiling, white

ceiling drapes and a central option of a divider if required.The theatre Hollywood style mirrored bar allows your guests plenty of staff to serve without delay. Together with a generous stage and large dancefloor, the room is guaranteed to create a 'wow' factor to any event. Complimented with a variety in size when it comes to tables available along with silver chivari chairs; the room is able to be adapted to suit any event.

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New Café Bar and Bistro for Ironbridge The White Hart is a famous Ironbridge waterfront pub restaurant and Hotel; first given a modern make over in 2004 by Alex Nicoll. He has recently returned to take up the reins again, to bring the site up to date in a new guise as cafe bar and bistro.

THE WHITE HART worked at a number of well respected restaurants including the Mytton and Mermaid and Lion and Pheasant in Shrewsbury.

April 10th sees the launch of the new look pub with two personalities; Alex has developed the White Hart into a cafe bar by day and bar and bistro bar night.

£35,000 has been spent giving the entire ground floor and front terrace a makeover, with new colours, artwork and lighting; bringing the building back to life again. In addition an entirely new team has taken over in the Kitchen lead by Katie Bradley. Katie is a local chef who has

Open from 10 am daily for coffee, cakes and light lunches from noon. At lunch time you won’t find a cheese and tomato sandwich (well you might occasionally – but it will be delicious) – you’ll find pulled sticky pork with homemade fennel and spring onion relish; you’ll find Head Chef Katie making her own sour dough (she feeds the base dough daily); you’ll find delicious soups and more warm crusty ciabatta.

By evening the Bistro now offers a daily fixed menu plus other pub classics such as slow cooked ham hock, creamy mash, parsely sauce, kale and purple sprouting broccoli; steaks and homemade burgers.

All the dishes are thoughtfully put together with taste the main pre-occupation. The café bar style by day time evolves into a cosy bistro by night and the food becomes more sophisticated to match. Taste remains king; current favourites include slow roast shoulder of lamb with rosemary dauphinios potato, purple sprouting broccoli red wine reduction.

The vibrant evening bar is open until around 11.30, and a little later, on summer evenings.

The White Hart has five en-suite rooms, and serves delicious breakfasts.

There is also a great upstairs room for private parties and events which can cater for up to 50 guests.

The White Hart is open daily from 10 am. To book for lunch or dinner call 01952 432901.

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RESTAURANT OPEN From 7pm - Tues-Thurs From 6pm - Fri-Sat 12noon - 3pm - Sunday

SUNDAY LUNCHES 12-3pm Bookings Essential HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

BAR OPEN 12pm - 11pm Daily

72 Beveley Road, Ketley, Telford, TF2 6SD

TEL: 01952 617997 www.jenkos.co.uk

JENKO’S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE at The Compasses For the same great price we can also prepare meals for you ready to collect for you to take away. Just give us a call and If you don’t fancy leaving the house, then Here at Jenko’s it’s not just a fun evening place your order and we will let you know there is no need to go to the trouble of we know how to get right, it’s also a cooking a Sunday dinner, as we also deliver when it will be ready. perfect Sunday dinner. With a choice of 5 different meats available alongside a range dinners to your doorstep.

Avoid disappointment and book your table of other traditional Sunday dinner now!

With the same choice of food from the selections, you’ll be pleased to know the servery, our staff will prepare the meal carvery is also ALL YOU CAN EAT! So Bookings are taken from 12.00pm – whether it’s delicious roast chicken or pork with fresh food to your exact needs, all it will take is a phone call and we will do the 2.30pm with the same time given to place and apple that takes your fancy, you can your order for a home delivery! rest. try all the different varieties of Sunday dinner possible from our always fresh self The meals come in either adult or childs service servery.

Book now on: 01952 617997 portions with a seperate portion of real Eating in means you can enjoy your dinner meat gravy (vegetarian gravy on request) for each dinner. A selection of desserts are in the candle-lit log cabin, even eating on also available to finish off your perfect Any questions? our staff will be more than the decking at the rear of the building in happy to help on the above number. the summer under the sun. Remember to afternoon with your feet up. Adults delivery £9.00, Childs delivery £7.00, save room for one of our many amazing Desserts £3.00.

ALL YOU CAN EAT! desserts.

Adults Mongolian BBQ – £17.50 There is a delivery charge on top of the Childs Mongolian BBQ – £8.95 Adults carveries are priced at just £11.95, order of just £2.00.

Steak, Chips & Salad – £17.50 with children priced at only £6.95.

(Delivery to any building with a Telford Steak & Mongolian BBQ – £24.50 Postcode).

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BUT, It doesn’t end there!

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

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GETTING INTIMATE AT THE NIA BIRMINGHAM!

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Get Intimate with New Kids on the Block!

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK recently announce details of their upcoming European tour, comprising a series of special live dates. Coming to Birmingham’s NIA on 31 May 2014, the show will give fans a rare opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with one of the biggest music bands of all time.

With their last European dates being the incredibly successful ‘NKOTBSB’ arena tour in 2012, ranking high on both Pollstar's ‘Top 50 Worldwide Tours (Mid-Year)’ and Billboard's annual ‘Top 25 Tours’, the award-winning international pop sensations are poised to make a spectacular return to wow their fans in their most intimate tour in 20 years.

Audiences will be treated to performances of some of the band’s most iconic hits such as ‘You Got It (The Right Stuff)’, ‘Hangin Tough’ and ‘Please Don’t Go Girl’, taking them on a trip down memory lane, as well as current hits ‘Single’ and ‘Remix (I Like The)’ whilst getting the chance to be closer to the boys than ever before.

Tickets are available from www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

Comprised of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood, New Kids on

the Block have sold 80 million albums worldwide and dominated airwaves with a bevy of hits such as "You Got It (The Right Stuff)", "Cover Girl", "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)", "Hangin' Tough", "I'll Be Loving You", "Step By Step", and "Tonight". After 15 years out of the spotlight, the 21st century saw the boys from Boston stage one of the biggest and most anticipated reunions of all time. In 2008, they officially revealed their return on The Today Show. Their long-awaited and hotly anticipated return album, The Block, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and the supporting tour reached a cumulative audience of over one million people. In 2013, the release of their sixth studio album ‘10’ debuted at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200, and to mark their continuing success, New Kids on the Block will receive a coveted start on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in August 2014.

Announcing the European dates, the band said:

“"We've played arenas, and stadiums, all over the world in the last 6 years. Yet, some of our best concerts have been in the most intimate of venues, where we are closer to our amazing fans. This tour gives us a chance to have that intimacy with our fans again. To get up close and intimate with the best fans in the world".

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24: 24: LIVE LIVE ANOTHER ANOTHER DAY DAY

JACK IS BACK! Being a huge fan of 24 personally, I have been eagerly awaiting it’s return. So, I was thrilled to see that Jack Bauer is coming back in May 2014, with the latest offering from the hit show; 24: Live Another Day! 24: Live Another Day, a thrilling new series set to restart the clock on the groundbreaking and Emmy Awardwinning drama franchise starring Kiefer Sutherland. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and Howard Gordon's Teakwood Lane Productions, "24: Live Another Day" will make its historic debut in the summer of 2014 on Fox!

The high-octane saga will reunite showrunner Howard Gordon with Sutherland and retain the real-time, pulse-pounding, fast-paced format with split screens and complex interweaving storylines, with 12 episodes representing 24 hours. The suspense filled series once again follows the exploits of heroic agent Jack Bauer (Sutherland), who will resume his story several years following the events of the final, season 8.

"The response to '24' is unlike anything I have ever experienced as an actor before," noted Sutherland. "To have the

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chance to reunite with the character, Jack Bauer, is like finding a lost friend.

The story ideas from Howard Gordon are exciting and fresh, and will not disappoint. Great thanks to 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and the FOX network for this opportunity.

Make no mistake, my goal is to knock your socks off. See you soon."

"Jack Bauer has always been an exciting, thrilling character, and I confess that I've missed him. I think the audience has too," said executive producer Howard Gordon who served as showrunner for most of the series' run and won multiple Emmy Awards for his work. "The character has evolved through the years, and this new and exciting event series format is perfect to tell the next chapter of his story and continue to reflect how the world is changing. Fans can rest assured that the Jack they know and love will be back."

The clock is due to start ticking on 24: Live Another Day on 5th May 2014 on Fox. As usual it will be a roller coaster ride, that is assured to get the adrenaline flowing. Can Jack stop a terrorist attack so bad that it could change the world?? Well, this is Jack Bauer, we are talking about...

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EDGE OF TOMORROW

RELEASE DATE 30 May 2014 The epic action of Edge of Tomorrow movie unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Lt. Col. Bill Cage (Tom Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to little more than a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop—forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again… and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt). And, as Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy.

Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Lara Pulver

XMEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

RELEASE DATE 22 May 2014 The X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class in a battle that must change the past – to save their future.

Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Evan Peters, Michael Fassbender

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LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN RELEASE DATE 9 May 2014 In the latest chapter in the Oz legacy, Dorothy returns to Kansas only to find it devastated by the tornado that had whisked her away to Oz. The home she has been so desperate to return to is severely damaged and the townspeople are packing up and moving out. But shortly after arriving, she is magically transported back to Oz. She finds out that Oz is in trouble and the people there need her help. Dorothy's old friends have disappeared and Oz is in a state of decay. As she journeys to find her friends, she encounters a number of new companions.

With: Hugh Dancy, Lea Michele, Patrick Stewart

THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2 RELEASE DATE 18 April 2014 We've always known that Spider-Man's most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing SpiderMan 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead. It's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx

It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they're hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all his father-in-law!

Release Date: 4 April 2014 Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Will i Am, Jamie Foxx, Jake T. Austin, Rodrigo Santoro, Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann, George Lopez, Kristin Chenoweth, Tracy Morgan, Andy Garcia and John Leguizamo

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Brings His Tour To Birmingham!

Gary Barlow is one of our national treasures. From his days with Take That, through to his dry witted humour as a judge on X Factor, he really is a top guy.

The Since I Saw You Last Tour 2014 will see Gary play some of the biggest venues he has ever played as a solo artist, including The O2 in London, Birmingham LG Arena, Glasgow SSE Hydro and Manchester Phones 4U Arena.

Gary also confirmed a show for Nordoff Robbins at London’s Royal Albert Hall which will take place on Tuesday 22nd April, a very special intimate show for the music charity, following his headline arena tour. The concert is an opportunity to raise much needed funds for Nordoff Robbins, to support the music therapy work the charity carries out around the UK.

Gary Barlow’s second single ‘Face To Face’, is a massive duet with his longtime friend and inspiration Sir Elton John,which was released on January 20th. This followed the release of his first single ‘Let Me Go’, which reached No.2 in the singles charts.

Gary recently released his new studio

album ‘Since I Saw you Last’ (his first in 14 years!) which reached No. 2 in the official charts and is still in the Top 5. Gary wrote all the songs for his new album in London and recorded them mainly between his own Future Studios and producer Steve Power’s TOP Studios, with the strings arrangements captured at Abbey Road Studios. Gary’s last solo album ‘Twelve Months, Eleven Days’ was released in 1999, with his debut solo record ‘Open Road’ hitting the No.1 spot in May 1997.

With Take That Gary Barlow can count eight Number One albums, selling more than 30 million copies, to his name. He has also been party to fifteen No.1 singles, sold seven million concert tickets as well as being the proud recipient of six Ivor Novello Awards. He was awarded an OBE for his contribution to British music last year following the work he has done with BBC Children In Need and the hugely successful Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert.

Gary Barlow’s headline arena tour, his biggest solo shows ever, which will kick off in Belfast on March 29th and finish in Sheffield on April 20th.

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April 2014

2/4/14 - Glasgow The SSE Hydro

3/4/14 - Leeds First Direct Arena 5/4/14 - London The O2 6/4/14 - London The O2

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9/4/14 - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena 11/4/14 - Liverpool Echo Arena

12/4/14 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 14/4/14 - Manchester Phones 4u Arena 15/4/14 - Liverpool Echo Arena

17/4/14 - Nottingham Capital FM Arena 19/4/14 - Birmingham LG Arena

20/4/14 - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor DROPS BY TO CHAT ABOUT HER TOUR IN APRIL

Sophie Ellis-Bextor announced a 10-date UK tour, which kicks off in Birmingham on the 7th April, which follows the release of her new album ‘Wanderlust’ earlier this year.

We were excited to catch up with Sophie to find out more about what she has been up to, her album and the tour.

Imran: Hi Sophie!

Sophie: Hello, hi there Imran, how are you doing?

Imran: Very well thanks how are you?

Sophie: Good thanks!

Imran: Thank you for taking the time to speak to me, it’s a little bit overwhelming, it’s not every day I get to speak to my celebrity crush.

Sophie: (Laughs…a lot!) you charmer you!

Imran: I don’t want to scare you off, but I am a big fan.

Sophie: Ah thank you!

Imran: Have you got over your zero gravity experience?

Sophie: Yeah, it was really fun that.

Basically, I knew I liked crisps and I like trying weird and wonderful things but that was really fun and quite addictive actually.

Imran: Yeah I bet. It was for Walkers Pops wasn’t it. Would you recommend it to others?

Sophie: Definitely, it was really unique; you are literally floating around like a bubble!

we are probably one of the most informed generations there has been for a while, in terms of food and thinking about what we are eating, I think it’s just a case of being sensible really overall. I mean I love chips, but I know that you shouldn’t eat chips every day and you’ve got to be pretty active too, so yeah it’s just about being sensible.

Imran: Good, coming back to your recent ventures, how did you find the Strictly Come Dancing experience, was it ‘murder on the dance floor’? (Chuckles to himself!)

Sophie: Oh, good one! I have actually heard that twice now (laughing).

Imran: I know, I couldn’t resist! I thought to myself last night ‘do I ask that’ and then I just thought I had to!

Sophie: Why not! It was very intense but I loved it.

Imran: How did that come about?

Sophie: I have been really busy touring after the last album, not so much around the UK but around the world. I was actually having quite a nice life! So when I was approached I had to take some time to think about whether I was comfortable with all that Strictly would entail. But I thought you know what I’m quite a strong person, I’m pretty fearless, I had already made the album so I thought why not, what have I got to lose. I felt ready to take a bit of a risk really and I think that’s why I enjoyed it so much.

Imran: When will that air?

Sophie: It wasn’t for TV it was for print, so mainly photos. I went to Houston for the weekend did some zero gravity and ate some crisps.

Imran: Do you want to swap jobs??

Sophie: Well I felt a bit strange saying to my kids that I was off to work for the weekend, yet it’s a bit of a loose interpretation of the word work.

Imran: I’m the same; I love my job, so I don’t like calling it work. I suppose there is a health side to it also; do you think it’s important for people to make healthier choices?

Sophie: Well I love my food as much as the next person actually, I think the thing is that

Imran: That’s great. And now coming back to music how does it feel coming back to what you are best known for.

Sophie: Well I have been making music for a decade now and that’s been my day job for a while so for me it’s not back to music.

It’s more just a case of things continuing, and evolving really. It’s really lovely for it to be doing well in the UK but for me every

album I make, for me the goal is just to make music and I will always travel to where people want to hear me sing, so I have a very impressive range of stamps in my passport as a result of that.

Imran: It’s a great job! Your album ‘Wanderlust’ is out at the moment, what’s the response been like?

Sophie: Pretty overwhelming actually, it’s a very different kind of record, it’s not dance music and it’s not disco, so I didn’t know what people would make of it. It’s actually done really well for itself and I’m very proud of it and I’m very proud for all the people that were involved in it. It was definitely a work that came out of a love project rather than a big commercial work project.

Imran: What was the inspiration behind the album?

Sophie: Well I suppose the basic came from wanting to do something that I had never done before, that’s why some of the songs are about weird and wonderful things like fairy tales, witches and scary dolls and that kind of stuff and then it was also inspired by some eastern European trips that I have done recently, as I’ve been spending a lot of my time there and I suppose it’s about where I’m from and a bit of a love letter home as well.

Imran: I read something about it being very family and friends orientated?

Sophie: Yeah, my husband played bass.

I wrote the album with a guy called Ed Harcourt, his wife Eve and a friend Seaton was on guitar and it was just pulling in favours and all my favourite people basically.

Imran: I have just had a question put in front of me by one of the team who is a massive Armin Van Buuren fan; they just wanted to ask you what it was like working with him?

Sophie: Oh yeah, very cool! It’s quite funny that my last single release was a dance track with Armin Van Buuren called ‘Not Giving Up’ and then the next release ‘Young Blood’ is a ballad, folk type song. It shows you how diverse a career can be (laughs).

Imran: You are going on tour in April; we will be coming to see you in Birmingham.

What can we expect?

Sophie: Cool! Well I have the same

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musicians that recorded with me, doing the tour and we do the album but we also do a lot of the other songs too, ‘Murder On The Dance Floor’ ‘Groove jet’ so it’s going to be a quirky, eclectic but charming night out.

Imran: Fab, in terms of touring is that something you enjoy?

Sophie: Well I do a lot of touring! But touring this album will feel very special; it’s something of a departure, so we are really excited to get on the road.

Imran: In terms of balancing your work life and home life, how do you manage that?

Sophie: Well I have had kids for longer now than I was a singer without kids, so it’s kind of all we know. Family life is quite chaotic anyway so, you know, my oldest is nearly ten now, I just get on with it really. I am just used to it and my kids are used to it. My husband and I, we love being with the family but we love what we do so, you just have to do what makes you happy really haven’t you.

Imran: Absolutely! Finally Sophie, what can we look forward to next from you?

Sophie: Well we have this tour and then I have got loads of festivals, and then another tour in the autumn. I’m just basically following on from the album and seeing where it takes me.

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Global pop sensations Little Mix will be embarking on their biggest UK tour to date in May-June 2014, with their opening show at Birmingham’s LG Arena.

Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirwall recently returned with their outstanding second album, ‘Salute' which follows their hugely successful debut album 'DNA'. Having already spent weeks in the Top 10 of the UK Album Charts, ‘Salute’ presents Little Mix at their exuberant best and is infused with the electrifying energy the quartet bring to every live performance. Hit single ‘Move’ took the UK by storm in September, and sold over 130,000 copies within the first three weeks of its release in November. Showcasing the girls’ unrivalled ability to create fun and powerful pop music, ‘Move’ is a guaranteed dance floor filler.

Across the 12 tracks that make up ‘Salute’, Little Mix boldly expand their contemporary pop and rnb influences with forward-looking production from the UK’s finest up-and-coming talent.

Either writing or co-writing nine tracks themselves, collaborators across the album include up-and-comer Duvall, who adds sampled beat boxing and vocal flourishes to ‘Move’, whilst MNEK lends his hand to the explosive euphoria of ‘Nothing Feels Like You’.

TMS, the team behind smash hits ‘Wings’ and ‘DNA’, once again combine with the band for the inspirational, powerful single ‘Little Me’ which impacted in December.

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Little Mix also re-team with several other familiar collaborators namely Nicola Roberts, Shaznay Lewis and Futurecut. The result is an album that cements their place as a bold, truly brilliant UK pop act.

Since Little Mix formed in 2011, they’ve had two No.1 singles and a platinum selling debut album in the UK. They’ve also flown the flag for British pop music abroad, with 'DNA’ certified gold in Australia, and Top 5 in Japan. In the US they broke the Spice Girls’ record for the highest ever US chart debut by a British girl group, entering the charts at No.4. 2014 will kick off with the girls touring the US with Demi Lovato. ‘Salute’ also saw them once again achieve a second top 5 album in the UK. In anticipation of the tour, Little Mix have added, “We’re so excited to be preparing for our first arena tour! It’s incredible to think we’ll be playing for so many people every night. We are going to be pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s as unforgettable for our Mixers as it will be for us.”

Little Mix’s new tour follows their hugely successful sold out headline tour in the UK and Ireland.

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“My son was a beautiful soul who left my world profoundly empty, yet strangely full.”

A Broken Heart In July of 2005 Mitchell Dee Jones from Herriman, Utah was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a catastrophic muscle wasting disease which results in progressive muscle deterioration and is fatal by late teens/early twenties.

By the age of 10 Mitchell's heart function had deteriorated much sooner than expected. In less than a year he passed away from acute heart failure.

Originally Mitchell’s parents established a Facebook Page, ‘Mitchell’s Journey’ to chronicle their son's journey, believing he had many years ahead of him. Now that he's passed they use the page to post photos and videos of Mitch along with personal reflections on life, love and loss.

Their experience with Mitchell and his Journey has been an incredibly painful one ... but his father Chris and his mother Natalie wouldn't have traded this experience for anything.

‘Our son, whose broken heart ended up taking his life, has given us new life as we've learned to reflect on the deeper meaning of family, god and love.’

Lifting Heavy Hearts...

I first became aware of ‘Mitchell’s Journey’ whilst browsing posts on Facebook. I read one of the posts that Chris had written, with tears streaming down my face. I found myself reading for quite some time that day, and many days since.

My day is often touched by this amazing family, whose strength and love shines

through from the depths of sorrow, lifting my spirits but also teaching me how to embrace things that we sometimes simply let pass us by, without even noticing.

I felt that it was important to try to raise awareness of this cruel condition, and the experiences that Mitchell and his family shared on their journey together.

DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a recessive X-linked form of muscular dystrophy, affecting around 1 in 3,600 boys, which results in muscle degeneration and eventual death.

While both sexes can carry the mutation, females rarely exhibit signs of the disease. Symptoms usually present before age 6 and may be visible in early infancy.

Early signs may include enlargement of calf and deltoid muscles, low endurance, and difficulties in standing unaided or inability to ascend staircases. By age 10, braces may be required to aid in walking but most patients are wheelchair dependent by age 12. The average life expectancy for patients afflicted with DMD is around 25.

Mitchell’s illness progressed much more quickly than expected, cutting his journey short by a long way. After a routine echocardiogram discovered Mitchell's heart was showing signs of heart weakness not typically seen in kids with DMD until the later stages of the disease. The significance of this.... breathing complications and heart failure - the most common cause of death in young men with DMD. I got in touch with Chris, and he kindly allowed me to share one of his posts with you, and even though the pain of losing his precious son is ever present, Chris, with his writing helps others to lift heavy hearts, with the most amazing clarity, even through the densest fog of his own sorrow. It is titled ‘My Wilderness’.

My Wilderness

As a young boy I used to get lost in the back woods of Edina, Minnesota. The wilderness was thick with all manner of vegetation, rocks and hills – and because of the very nature of nature you couldn't see very far. And when fog settled, you could see almost nothing.

Being lost as a young child reminds me of the landscapes of my life. Sometimes I sit upon a vista with clear skies and can see far into the horizon. Other times I am scaling my Everest – afraid I might fall.

Still, other times I am traveling through a wilderness of hardship where the fog of the unknown makes seeing what’s ahead almost impossible.

Regardless of the landscape upon which I journey, I have learned to travel by faith.

That doesn't mean to travel blind or dumb, but to learn to see with my other eyes and hear with my other ears. There is a difference, and it is significant.

As Mitch started to slip away, I found myself descending into a dark wilderness wherein I could see very little. The further we traveled into this wilderness of grief and sorrow the more difficult the terrain and the thicker the fog. I would hold my son’s face and tell him how much he meant to me. I would kiss and hug him and try to assure him – but inside I was terrified of losing him. I love him so very much. With each minute, each day, the wilderness became ever dark and perplexing. I have never known a wilderness such as this.

My wife came into my office today with tears in her eyes and said, “I know it’s officially tomorrow night (the morning of March 2nd) that Mitch passed away, but the day was on a Friday last year. Today is Friday.” Tears filled my eyes, too. I realized then I am still navigating the wilderness of grief. And what a wilderness it is…

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Tender moments with Mom - Natalie Mitchell with his special key from the ‘Make A Wish’ team

Ethan, Laura-Ashley & Wyatt with a special portrait of their brother Mitch.

Mitchell Dee Jones April 29, 2002 ~ March 2, 2013

The other day I stumbled upon a journal entry I wrote when I was 19 years old. I had all but forgotten about the dream – but somehow I had the presence of mind to write it down over 20 years ago. In my dream I was travelling in a forest heading to some place important, but I couldn't put my finger on where. I also had a wife and children but I couldn't see their faces and I didn't know their numbers, yet I knew they belonged to me and me them.

Each of them was carrying picture frames.

As we made our journey through the thick forest, at some point I realized someone was missing and I began to desperately search for my child. I was in a panic, and then my dream ended.

As I read my journal entry I lost my breath. I am now beginning to understand the meaning of that dream so many years later - and I can’t help but contemplate what God was trying to tell me about my future. He spoke to me, and I listened … and I wrote it down… but I didn't understand it. If there is one thing I've learned in my own journey; it is one thing to receive a personal revelation (or answer, or warning) but quite another to understand it. I have discovered that while navigating my wilderness I must

learn to rely on my spiritual hearing, not just spiritual sight. And learning to hear is a delicate and personal thing – borne of personal acquaintance.

Suppose I told you outside there were 2,000 mothers – one of which was mine.

And say I blindfold you and told you to find her. I could describe her to you; I might say she’s 5.5, blonde short hair, a beautiful smile and kind voice. If I sent you out there to find her ---- you couldn't do it. Yet if you were to blindfold me I could find her in minutes. Why? Because I know her voice. So it is with God.

I am still navigating the wilderness of grief - almost as if blindfolded. But I have ears

to hear. And while I may stumble and fall to my bruised knees in sorrow, I will get up and follow that voice that whispers ever so gently. A voice that is so quiet that if I’m preoccupied, I may not hear it at all.

One day, at the end of my wilderness, when I have learned what I must, I know I will see my son again. Only this time I will hold Mitchell’s face not in sorrow but in deep relief … for I will have closed the loop on that dream I had so many years ago; I will have found my son who was lost from my sight. And I will thank my wilderness for teaching me to hear my Father’s voice … a voice that is leading me home. I hear Him. (Christopher M Jones)

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John Biddle Edit_Double Page Editorial 21/03/2014 12:09 Page 1

Don’t be short-sighted.

Most people would agree that getting a regular eye test is important, but how many realise that a check up is vital not just for assessing your sight, but in flagging up a number of potentially serious health problems which may otherwise go undetected? Imran, from The Hype Magazine, went to have an eye test at John Biddle Optitians in Shrewsbury to find out more.

Diabetes affects almost 2 million people in the UK and it is estimated that 1 million more people have the condition but don’t even realise it.

Often the first indication that someone is suffering with diabetes is a sight problem.

Figures from Brain Tumour UK indicate that an estimated 16,000 people are diagnosed with brain tumours in Britain each year – and as many as 30 per cent of these could be spotted with an routine eye test, often at an early, and life-saving stage.

High blood cholesterol, which leads to coronary heart disease, stroke and heart attack, can also be detected, as well as high blood pressure.

Complex neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, thyroid disease and even cancer can also be revealed during an eye test.

Imran’s Eye Test Experience: It was that time again – my 2 yearly eye test and I decided to use John Biddle opticians in Shrewsbury.

Having worn glasses for the majority of my life, I had gone through this process every two years primarily through multinational chains.

However I always felt that I wasn’t

being offered the service that me and my eyes deserved. JBOpticians is a family run business, with 4 branches across Shropshire.

The business was setup by John Biddle, a fully qualified dispensing optician in 1972, and now currently employs in the region of 16 staff.

I walked into the Shrewsbury branch for my eye test, and was greeted by friendly faces at the front desk, who asked me to take a seat whilst they notified the optometrist. After a short wait, I was taken into have my eye test. I was asked about the history of my eyes, and what issues I have had previously, as well as the current state of play with my vision.

Whilst the eye test was being done, I felt at ease and wasn’t rushed. It was the end of the day, and the optometrist had probably gone through the same process many times that day, but great care and attention was shown to make sure that my eyes were getting a thorough checking over – I even had a picture taken of the back of my eyes to see if there were any complications.

The test done, it was onto the frames and lenses. There was a vast array of frames to choose from, and I tried

most of them on! When choosing frames, you have to get the right combination of design and comfort, as you will be using them on a daily basis for the next couple of years.

The frames chosen, it was now time to find the right type of lens.

There are a number of options available when it comes to lenses from uncoated plastic to extra thin, anti scratch and anti reflection. I normally go for the thinnest, with the most coatings – so that’s what I opted for. I could have chosen Polarised lenses, they eliminate glare reflected off surfaces such as a road or water, making it easier to drive, fish or ski.

The demonstration of how they work is worth asking about – I was extremely impressed!

To sum up - the experience from start to finish was very professional and relaxing. The service was second to none and the team were very friendly.

I would highly recommend John Biddle Opticians for all.

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With findings, such as those in the recent PISA report, continuously telling us that literacy and numeracy skills in the UK and Ireland are falling behind the rest of the world, perhaps it is time to find out what our world-class education programmes can offer your child and buck this national trend.

Come along to a Kumon Maths and English Assessment Event at the Kumon Randlay Telford Study Centre on Saturday April 5 2014 2pm - 4.30pm, and let us tell you what skills your child currently has, and which ones we can help them develop.

Through daily study of the Kumon programmes, your child will develop the independent learning skills to learn for themselves, so they do not become dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others. Your child will then be able to apply these skills to all subjects and outside of school too.

The Kumon Maths and English Assessment Event will take place at Randlay Community Centre, Randlay TF3 2LH.

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Fostering appeals to many different people for many different reasons. For some, fostering can be a way of ‘giving something back’ and for others it is a career change or progression. Whatever the reason people decide to foster, there is one thing for sure; they are dedicated and committed to improving children and young people’s lives.

Sarah and John McCarthy, Shropshire

Sarah and John have been fostering since 2009. Sarah was previously a Probation Worker and John a Prison Officer. Sarah left work to concentrate on fostering and John has recently taken early retirement to dedicate more time to fostering.

When asked about their views on the agency, they commented, “as yet we have not experienced the limits of the care and support Family options have been prepared to offer us”.

Paul and Dawn Lewis, West Midlands

Paul and Dawn are relatively new foster carers, joining the team in July 2013.

Their teenage son has made a huge commitment to supporting his parents becoming foster carers. Paul worked in the same job for 27 years with a local Council. Paul felt undervalued and wanted a rewarding challenge. He comments “leaving the Council was like leaving school and stepping out into the wide world again”.

It is not unusual these days for men to become the main carer, as Dawn continues to work full time. Paul feels that, “in this day and age of equality and equal rights, it’s great to change the traditional expectations of the family unit with the role reversal”.

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There is a shortage of 9,000 foster carers in the UK and this is increasing year on year. As a result the need for loving, nurturing families is continually on the increase. Thousands of children and young people in the UK are unable to live with their own families and desperately need loving foster families to give them a chance.

Teenagers are one of the most difficult groups to place in foster families. This tends to be because of the stereotypical images of teenagers and their behaviour.

In reality this vulnerable group often really want to make something of themselves but need help and guidance to do this, and they still need love and nurture even though they’re older.

Family Options have been recruiting and training foster carers for almost 10 years and know what a demanding but rewarding role fostering can be. As a small agency one of the most significant things carers want is support with being a foster

carer. Sarah and John McCarthy, foster carers since 2009 comment on the support provided by Family Options; they said “as yet we have not experienced the limits of the care and support Family Options have been prepared to offer us”.

Fleur Johnson, Agency Manager, says there is still confusion on ‘what you need’ to become a foster carer and suggests contacting the agency if anyone has any questions. The only real criteria are that you have a spare bedroom, or 2 if you want to care for siblings. Age, gender, sexual orientation and ethnicity won’t stop you fostering.

The below are comments from 3 Family Options foster families, all started from different places but with the common goal of improving children and young people’s lives.

Making a Difference…

Rachel and Pete Jones, Staffordshire

Rachel has been a qualified Social Worker for 10 years. Rachel and husband Pete have always thought about fostering. Within a week of being approved, the couple had a sibling group of three placed with them.

Rachel didn’t feel there was enough opportunity for one-to-one work in social work and was often left feeling changing lives was an ‘impossible task”.

Rachel and Pete say that one of the highs of fostering was when the children were told they would live with them permanently. With the youngest being 5, this means the next 13 years.

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Park Lane Centre is a vibrant and busy heart of the community, which caters for businesses and local people as well as housing Woodentops Day Nursery, Woodside Pharmacy, Smile Works Dental Practice, Café@ParkLane, Youth Centre, Wrekin Housing Trust Office and Resident Involvement Team.

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Park Lane Centre also offers a range of courses in conjunction with Telford College of Arts and Technology and WEA. Courses starting soon include • Child Psychology • Introduction Social Sciences • Furniture Restoration • Cake with a Difference • Photoshop • Flower Arranging • Counselling Introduction • Preparing to Work in the Classroom

Susan from TCAT is available to answer questions or take enrolments every Tuesday from 9.30am – 2.00pm.

Our Job Junction runs every Thursday morning from 9.30am-11.30am when the Lifelong Learning team are available to offer support with CV writing, job searching along with employment advice and guidance.

Park Lane Centre is a referral and collection point for Telford Crisis Network and Food Bank. We always welcome donations of non perishable foods and toiletries which get passed on to the Foodbank to help keep this valuable service running.

Our active Events Group is busy planning this year’s community events which include • Easter Celebrations • Celebration Day & Carnival • Summer Activity programme • Halloween Disco • Frost Fair If you would like further information about anything mentioned above, what else we have on offer, or to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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