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8 Gadgets for the Indoor Gardener 12 Go On, Grow Your Own

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Vertical Cover

WITH CLIMBERS

Take a look at the boundaries of your garden; are they rather uninteresting, drab or perhaps even downright boring? It is time to start thinking about doing some vertical gardening - don’t just concentrate on beds, borders and beautiful containers, but think about all those upright surfaces just itching to be clothed in glorious climbers or wall shrubs. If you have several vertical surfaces then so much the better. A visit to your local garden centre will reveal a plentiful supply of suitable plants. Start by taking a look at the surface you have to offer, get a rough idea of the size of the area to be covered, the direction it faces and the amount of sun or shade the plants growing on the wall or fence are likely to receive. Check your soil type too – discover whether it is sandy and free-draining, sticky and full of clay or somewhere in between - as the plant you choose must be suited to the site. Some climbers are quite quick growing and will look good later this year, and then go from strength to strength as the years pass. Many provide strong colour and others will be a useful backdrop for the garden as a whole. Don’t forget that most buildings can have climbers grown against them, so if you have an unsightly shed, garage or even a fairly uninteresting looking back to your house, then consider erecting some sort of support system on which you can grow your climbers. If you have a long stretch of wall you can break up its monotony by planting up with several different plants. If you grow a wide range of plants and only allow them to reach the height of the first floor, it will make a tall, narrow building seem somewhat broader. A climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea petiolaris, or selfclinging plants such as ivies are ideal for this situation, but make sure the mortar on your wall is in good shape before planting. Climbers are best planted in open ground, as they tend to have sizeable root systems. However, you can grow them in containers if you get really stuck, but make sure that you repot regularly and that you have enough space to ultimately use a really good sized container such as a half barrel. You will need to use a loam-based potting compost and add extra grit to ensure that the compost continues to drain freely. It is also essential to place a really deep layer of crocks at the base of the container so that the drainage holes are loosely covered and will not become clogged by the compost. I always add some controlled release fertilizer granules to the compost, as this will help to ensure that plants get adequately fed at least for the first few months. If you plant the container up using a triangular or V-shaped trellis panel inserted at the back surface, this will give the plant an initial support and it can then climb up this before moving on to your wall or fence. You will, of course, need to tie the top section of the trellis into the wall or fence, so that it does not rock about.

Once you have decided where to plant the climber, dig a really good sized planting hole, making sure that it is at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the wall or fence. This may sound like a long way, but it ensures that the plant receives adequate moisture and does not suffer any adverse effects from the proximity of the nearby wall. Incorporate plenty of planting compost, well rotted manure or garden compost, and then once you have soaked the root ball of the plant you can place it in the hole. Ideally you should position it at a 45 degree angle, so that it is already leaning towards the wall. Once you have checked that the levels are right you can spread the root system out and plant in the normal way. If your climber is already attached to some sort of support system, such as bamboo canes, it helps if you gently untie the stems from any central stake and then choose the best looking shoots and train these towards your new support system. You can use the existing bamboo canes to help it on its way. It is essential to keep climbers really well watered, particularly if they are on or near a sunny wall. Any good garden centre will have a range of plants available, but here are some suggestions for some of those tricky sites: Vigorous climbers for a quick effect: Actinidia chinensis, Akebia quinata, Clematis Clematis montana ‘Rubens’, Vitis coignetiae

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Climbers for clay soils: Campsis, Celastrus scandens, Clematis, Ivies, Golden hop, Climbing hydrangea, Honeysuckles (most), Vitis coignetiae Climbers for an alkaline or chalky soil: Actinidia kolomikta, Akebia quinata, Clematis, Ivies, Climbing hydrangea, Jasminum officinale, Honeysuckles, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Wisteria

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You don’t need to get dirty to grow great things Spring has spring and it’s gardening season. But not everybody has a garden or access to decent growing space - and even if you do have the space, the recent stormy weather has been enough to keep all but the most determined gardener indoors. Don’t despair, though: there are plenty of gadgets that enable you to grow great things indoors or when you have limited space for green things. There are even tools to design gardens that don’t exist.

There’s another type of digital gardening you can do, and that’s to create a virtual one in your computer - something you can do just for fun, or to plan what you’ll do to a real garden space. There are many garden planning apps to choose from, including My Garden (free from www.gardena.com/uk) and Marshalls Garden Visualiser (free from www.marshalls.co.uk). Happy gardening!

If you’re also a keen cook, you’ll like the Indoor Allotment (£24.99, currently on pre-order at Firebox.com): it’s a miniature herb garden complete with picket fence and storage shed. It includes basil, coriander and oregano along with everything you need to get your herbs growing - and it’s small enough to fit in the corner of a windowsill. If you fancy something a little bit more ambitious, IKEA’s Socker miniature greenhouse is just £12 with an assembled size of 45cm wide, 22cm deep and 35cm high, which is more than enough for all kinds of plants. You can also keep the roof vents partly open to improve air circulation for plants that don’t like it too hot. While you’re in IKEA, it’s worth checking out their self-watering plant pots too. The Sötcitron and PS Fejö pots (from £6 to £16) are designed for those of us who don’t always remember to water our plants, and do a superb job for very little money. Fancy something a little more high-tech? The Click and Grow (¤59.95 from clickandgrow.com) describes itself as a “smart garden” and uses a NASA-inspired combination of hydroponics and electronics to ensure that your plants get the right combination of water, oxygen and nutrients without you doing anything. It includes a LED lamp for maximum germination, and because it’s LED the running costs are microscopic. The creators suggest growing petunias, tomatoes, chillies, basil or thyme but it should be able to handle anything that isn’t too large. If you’ve got green fingered children, the Chuppon selfwatering animal planter (£9.99) should delight them: it’s a ceramic animal with a herb basket on its back and a straw that sips from any glass or mug. There are four animals and four herbs to choose from, although of course you can put your own herbs in instead. Even the smartphone has made its presence felt in the world of gardening, and there are lots of apps and devices for indoor and outdoor gardening. One of the cleverest devices is the Parrot Flower Power, a wireless device that sits in your plant pot and monitors the plant’s health, sending alerts to your phone. It’s available for Apple and Android phones, measures sunlight, temperature, fertiliser and moisture, and it currently costs £42. That’s probably a bit steep if you’re growing cress, but if you’ve got something exotic or temperamental it could be a very wise investment indeed.

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GROW YOUR OWN! put them into their final positions: having been raised and grown on inside (either in a greenhouse or on a warm, sunny windowsill) they will be a little ‘soft’ and tender, and easily damaged by cold, wind or rain. Hardening off isn’t difficult, just put the trays or pots of young plants outside on warm days once the weather has stabilised, and bring them back under cover at night. Do this for a week or so and then leave them outside, covering them with some fleece at night. The resulting plants will now have had the chance to acclimatise to ‘real’ conditions and will grow far better, whilst also being much less likely to suffer from weather damage.

Enjoying a delicious meal which includes some home grown ingredients is a wonderful feeling – it fills you full of just the right sort of pride (and maybe even a little bit of smugness!). That meal might be a dinner party, a family supper or even a quick sandwich grabbed whilst you go about your daily work; it makes no difference, it simply feels good to indulge in a bit of Grow Your Own and then reap the rewards. If you’re a hardened vegetable grower you may well have been sowing and potting on for a while now, but if you’re a bit behind schedule or if you’ve simply not dared to venture into vegetable production to any extent before, don’t panic – there’s still time to grow just about any crop in your plot this year. If you want to raise some plants from seed yourself then most could be sown now, but there are a few that are likely to produce a much better yield if given an earlier start. I’d give seeds of crops such as tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilli peppers, melons and aubergines a miss now, but buy in a few plants over the next month or so and you’ll be going great guns in no time at all. Some vegetables can be directly sown now (i.e. just sow the seed into a well-prepared area of garden soil in a suitable spot) in all but the coolest gardens – beetroot, lettuce, beans, peas, carrots, rocket, spinach to name but a few. Other slightly more tender crops such as sweetcorn, squash and courgettes would fare better if given a bit of extra heat when you are germinating the seeds. That’s where an electrically heated propagator comes into its own, and you will also find it really useful if you are trying to make up for lost time as it will speed up germination of many seeds by several days. The seedlings may then need pricking out and potting on until they are sturdy enough to live in the great outdoors. With these more tender crops, try to ‘harden off’ the young plants before you

If you find seed sowing and the subsequent pricking out and potting on too much when juggling with a job or other commitments, then buying in some small plants is a great plan as it gets you past the high-input bit at the beginning and allows you to just get on with the growing on, maintaining…and eating! You will get a good range from seed merchants or garden centres, but if you like the idea a bit of at-your-elbow-advice from me to ensure great results, don’t forget that you can still order garden-ready plants, accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails specific to the vegetables you’ve chosen to grow. There are more details at www.pippagreenwood.com/grow-your-own and if you use the code 12419-E7SPS at the checkout, you’ll also get £4.00 discount, whichever pack size you choose. Garden-ready plants can be planted out as soon as you get them and, provided you follow the instructions, keep them well-watered during drier weather and apply feed at regular intervals, it won’t be long until you will be harvesting crops such as climbing French and runner beans, tomatoes, sweetcorn, sugar-snap peas, peppers, chillies, onions, melons, butternut squash, beetroot and courgettes. Most vegetables need a good fertile soil and a sunny or only partly shaded spot if they are to perform well, so choose your growing area with care. If space is short or your garden is limited to a paved back-yard, patio or balcony, there is no need to go without the delights of Grow Your Own – most vegetables will do well in good sized containers (minimum 30cm x 30cm x 30cm) with good-quality compost. If you can manage even bigger pots, then maintenance will be easier as they will need watering slightly less frequently. But, whether you plant and sow vegetables in pots, tubs, greenhouses or open ground, the end result will be gorgeous tasting, superfresh vegetables to be enjoyed on your own or with company. So go on, get growing!

by Pippa Greenwood

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Showhome Secrets Have you ever looked around a showhome at a new development?

“Be careful with your colours - some buyers just can’t get past a bright red living room or shocking pink bedroom, so try to keep colours subtle to appeal to most buyers.

They are very carefully designed and laid out to give the best possible feeling of space, and there are some techniques you can use yourself to make your own home more desirable to potential buyers.

“This is a really important one - make rooms feel as spacious as possible. Mirrors are useful to help make a room feel bigger, and try not to cram too much furniture into a small space.

Michael Nettleton, sales and marketing director at Nock Deighton, lifts the lid on the secrets of the showhome and has some great tips for anyone whose house is on the market…

“Remember that people look at your furniture, even though it won’t be part of the sale, so invest in new bedding if you can and buy new cushions to brighten up your sofa.

“Staging your home means that buyers don’t need to use their own vision to imagine how it could look - you have done if for them to ensure it already looks at its very best.

“Buyers also look at your decor, so pack your personal ornaments away and replace them with modern accessories which can really make a big difference to the feel of a room. “Finally, try to remove any items that you wouldn’t see in a showhome. Put the dog bed in the shed when you have a viewing and tidy the children’s toys away - anything that might distract your buyer is a potential black mark against your property when they are comparing it to others they have viewed that day.

“The designers who stage showhomes are experts at doing just that, and here are some tips everyone can use to give their own property some showhome style to help achieve a sale. “Firstly, make sure each room is defined - your buyers need to immediately see what each room is used for, so a dining room needs a table and spare bedrooms need beds, not boxes which can make them look cluttered.

“So there you have it, some showhome secrets which I hope will help push your property to the top of a buyer’s wish list!”

“Think about lighting, and create different moods throughout the house. Kitchens look good nice and bright, and softer lighting works well in the bedrooms and living room.

Michael Nettleton

For more property advice, contact Nock Deighton on 01952 292300 or visit the website at www.nockdeighton. co.uk

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FOR THE TIME WHEN INDEPENDENCE ENDS

It’s one of those life-changing moments. You’ve just received a phone call telling you that an elderly relative has been admitted to hospital with a fall injury or an illness from which they are unlikely to fully recover. You may have been anticipating this day for a number of years as you watched your loved one become less and less able to cope. But it can still come as a shock to realise that the normal things you did to help, such as popping round to do some housework or shopping, will no longer be enough. There are two options available to families facing this crucial moment. Either arrange for your relative to be admitted to a residential care home, where they can receive round-the-clock attention, or make space in your own house so they can live with you. Where a parent is concerned, there’s often a strong feeling of guilt associated with these decisions. It’s highly likely that you’ve never discussed what will happen when your mum or dad become unable to look after themselves, and there may have been an unspoken assumption that when the time comes, they will move in with you. But is your home actually suitable to shelter and care for a vulnerable older person with medical problems and/or limited mobility?

that could cause trip hazards. It’s particularly important that the area between the toilet and the bed is kept clear, and best to position any objects with sharp edges away from this route in case of falls. The use of bedrails is not recommended, as in recent cases they have caused injury and even death. If you have concerns about your relative’s welfare at night, install a baby alarm so you will hear if they need help.

Few houses are designed with disability in mind, so adapting your home needs careful thought. It’s also sensible to plan ahead, as someone who is reasonably mobile at the moment may not be able to move so freely in a couple of years.

A seat at normal height may be too low for somebody who has mobility issues, so you might want to consider buying raisers (around £40 for a pack of four) for the items of furniture they will use. As the name suggests, raisers simply fit onto the feet of beds and chairs to add height.

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Adapting your furniture

Unless you happen to live in a bungalow, the first thing you’ll need to consider is whether or not your loved one will be able to use the stairs. Last year, Age UK commissioned research into the cost of installing a stair lift and found that the price varied between £4,940 and £5,469 for a straight staircase, with approximately £500 added for a curved stair lift.

A wing chair with arms – such as a classic Queen Anne fireside chair - is ideal for the lounge. Alternatively you can buy a specialist model, made with anti-bacterial fabric. This chair, available from: www.nationalofficefurnituresupplies.co.uk, is waterproof and stain-resistant with adjustable handrails and costs around £250.

The alternative to a stair lift is to reconfigure the ground floor of your house, although this can prove costly as you will not only need to find suitable space for a bedroom, but create toilet and bathing facilities as well.

If your relative is a wheelchair user you’ll also need to think about widening doorways and installing ramps. Don’t forget that some mobility devices may be available through the NHS, either free or at a reduced cost (although you may have to wait to obtain them).

Sleeping arrangements If mobility is a problem it’s essential that you provide a bedroom with an en-suite toilet (and preferably a shower, too). Most elderly people need to go to the bathroom several times in the night and the further they have to walk, the greater the chance they will trip or fall. Alternatively, you could consider providing a commode for night-time use, with various models costing between £25 and £180. A reasonably-sized bedroom is essential: at the very least you’ll need space for a single bed, a stable armchair with good back support and a small table, as well as storage for any equipment that might be required. Make sure there are no rugs or other obstacles on the floor

If all of this sounds daunting, you’ll find there are many agencies and voluntary organisations who can help. Go online to sites such as www.myagingparent.com, get in touch with Age UK (www.ageuk.org or call 0800 169 2081) or speak to your GP or local authority. Finally, if you sense that your relative is approaching the time when they will need constant support, don’t wait until things reach a crisis point. By putting sensible plans in place now you can ease the transition, saving you both a lot of worry and stress later on.

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The Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest events on the automotive calendar, and is an opportunity for the largest car manufacturers in the world to showcase their new models and technology. With hundreds of stands spread across vast halls, the motor show at Geneva gives a real insight into the direction that the motor industry is heading.

Renault Scenic

Putting the humble Scenic beneath a fire-breathing Bugatti may seem a little odd, but the MPV’s importance can’t be understated. This size of vehicle has been waning in popularity of late, owing to the growth of the SUV and crossover in the family car market. The Scenic is hoping to fight back, bringing with it more radical styling and a design that will no doubt attract younger buyers back to the MPV.

Jaguar F-Type SVR

It may have a snarling cat on the bonnet, but this is no ordinary Jaguar. Set to be the company’s fastest production car, this latest Jaguar is the first to have been worked on by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operation department. Capable of 200mph, the SVR is faster and lighter than a standard F-Type – and is £20,000 more expensive, too. Sitting at £110,000, the SVR features a deployable rear spoiler and added aerodynamic pieces designed to make it as stable as possible at high speed.

Alpine Vision Concept

French manufacturer Alpine is hoping to make a grand return to the motoring world with its Vision Concept. A reveal in Monaco confirmed that the display vehicle is 80 per cent of the production car – and breaks with Alpine tradition by mounting the engine in the middle of the car rather than the rear. If the concept is popular enough, it will no doubt propel Alpine into a full return to form.

Audi Q2

Audi’s Q-series of cars has been ever-popular, offering drivers a raised ride height while maintaining excellent on-road characteristics. The Q2 will be the smallest of Audi’s SUVs, with entry-level models coming with front-wheel drive. Of course, more expensive Q2s will come with Audi’s popular Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which should mean that despite its diminutive size the Q2 will still be a capable off-road vehicle.

Maserati Levante

The Levante marks Maserati’s first entry into the flourishing SUV market. Heading up against the Bentley Bentayga and Jaguar F-Pace, it is designed to offer the luxurious environment usually associated with a Maserati, but on a much bigger scale. Due to be available with a V8, V6 or one of three diesels, the Levante should be all things to all people.

Skoda Vision S

The Vision S concept marks the company’s first attempt at making a large SUV with four-wheel drive. Utilising a hybrid layout, the concept features striking design elements that give a small insight into what Skoda is planning to do in the future.

Aston Martin DB11

The DB11 is a big car for Aston Martin. It comes to replace the popular - but ageing - DB9 which has been in production for 12 years now. Due to go on sale at the end of this year, the DB11 will feature a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine producing 600bhp. Designed to mark the start of a new age of Aston supercars, it shows the beginning of a change in the manufacturer’s model line-up – with many of the company’s older models due to be replaced soon as well.

Volvo V90

The V90 joins the 90 Series range, with both estate and saloon built on Volvo’s ‘Scalable Platform Architecture’. Available with petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid set-ups, there’s also the choice of an allwheel-drive mode, too. With Volvo’s history of producing reliable and good looking estate cars, we expect this one to be popular with families when it goes on sale later this year.

Bugatti Chiron

Everyone knows of the legendary Bugatti Veyron, the W16-powered, 250mph hypercar, which has spent 11 years at the top of the motoring chain. It’s time, however, for a new model. Enter the Chiron. Named after Bugatti’s most successful driver, Louis Chiron, this latest model is reported to produce more than 1,400bhp and is capable of 288mph. The Chiron has been completely redesigned, but does contain elements of the Veyron. Likely to be the car of the event, the Chiron should completely rewrite the rule book in terms of speed and acceleration.

Lamborghini Centenario

This limited-edition Lamborghini is rumoured to have sold out already, no doubt thanks to its classically exuberant styling and 6.5-litre engine. Taking elements from the Aventador, the Centenario marks the centenary of the birth of the company’s founder, Ferrucio Lamborghini.

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Range Rover

It’s the dreaded question that anyone even remotely connected to cars fears more than any other: what’s your favourite car? It’s one many have pondered for many a minute. True car geeks need criteria, specifics and parameters before making a selection. I know I do. Without them I’ve often thought it impossible to answer – and I can’t even begin to think about it without an imaginary budget. But finally I might just have the answer – and it’s this: the Range Rover. Not the Sport, not an Evoque, the good old fashioned, full fat Rangie. With a family holiday looming and the perfect excuse to borrow a car for a 1,500-mile road test, there really was only one candidate on my list to make the trip. And after two 13-hour shifts behind the wheel I can honestly say there’s nothing else I’d rather have been in. Here’s why. First up it’s super comfortable. The front seats in our Range Rover were heated and cooled (not that we needed the latter) and had more adjustments than a home hi-fi amplifier from the 1980s. The huge armchair like seats, with cushioned headrests you could mould to fit your head, never dulled a muscle. There were no aches, no pain, which frankly these days is always a bit of a bonus.

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running for the rear occupants while listening to Dad FM in the front. Then there’s the size of the thing. You don’t need me to tell Range Rovers are massive, but when it comes to getting a ski trip’s worth of luggage in it – especially a load that includes a wife’s not restricted by a budget airline’s 20kg limit – it coped admirably. Despite using up every last litre of boot space there was still a comfortable amount of room inside – easily enough to curl up for a snooze in the back and enjoy the equally cosseting rear seats when the driving baton had been passed on. Despite its size the Range Rover is no slouch. Our test car had the delightful 4.4-litre SDV8. Okay, so it might have only been returning 26mpg, but with a top speed of 135mph and a 0-60mph time of 6.8 seconds, it’s brisk enough for French Autoroutes. It piles on speed in a smooth and linear fashion, quietly and without fuss – all the time adding to the feeling of luxury travel. However, what really sets the Range Rover apart are the little touches; it’s all about the garnish that tops it off. Things like the soft-close doors that gently pull to, the illuminated logos that are projected onto the floor by the wing mirrors at night, and the padded armrests on the front seats that adjust to the perfect height. I love the fridge in the centre console, the cameras all around the car that make it a doddle to park, and the split tailgate that automatically opens and closes at the touch of a button.

But above all it’s the fact that despite all this luxury and Rolls RoyceWith a five-year-old on board, the £7,300 entertainment pack rivaling opulence, it’s still so utterly capable off road. (yes, you read that right) was a blessing. Two 10.2As we arrived in Villars, Switzerland, the snow was inch rear screens and wireless headphones meant The Knowledge falling heavily and cars were being abandoned up Finding Nemo could work his fishy magic at keeping Model: Range Rover the mountain as snow chains failed to do their jobs. the Are We Nearly There Yets at bay until at least Autobiography But not the Range Rover. A flick of the all terrain Dover. In fact the rear seat cinema did such a good Price: £109,710 (with response button to its Snow & Ice setting and away job that on the way back the miniature one wanted options) we went. It was particularly enjoyable passing a VW to do know if we ‘were back in our world yet’. Touareg that was slipping and sliding around on the Engine: 4.4-litre SDV8 Immersive, it must have been… ice as we breezed on by. Power: 339bhp / 740Nm The multimedia system might be showing its age 0-60mph: 6.8seconds So there you have it. What one car would I buy if I a little now but it works – and works well. It takes had to live it with it for the rest of my life? This one. seconds to hook your phone up for music streaming, Top Speed: 135mph Just as long as I could afford the £109,710 for the the satnav might look a little Commodore 64 in its CO2: 219g/km pleasure… graphics but it got us to France, Switzerland and Economy: 33.6mpg home without fail and it’s simple to set a DVD by James Baggott

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THAT'S MANS WORK, THAT IS

Iain Betson dreams that many TLAs make light work. Men! Ever washed your car? Vacuumed the inside? Waxed the paintwork or shampooed the upholstery? Of course you have, ever since the dawn of the motorcar, that’s what Sundays have been for. Now the same question to the ladies? I bet the answer is mostly in the negative. I was contemplating this question the other weekend as I gave one of our cars a bit of TLC. It usually goes through the local auto-wash but on occasion, as it’s not a big car, I give it a good manual clean, apply some elbow grease and spend time with a bucket, sponge and wax, on the drive. And when it comes to the interior it’s always me, bi-weekly, with the upright and the duster. To diverge slightly, we have moved around a fair bit, at the last count about 8 moves in 10 years; the tax man isn’t chasing us or anything, but I do sometimes think we would be better off in a motor-home. Anyhow, as a result my wife and I have made a fair number of house viewings. Sometimes I would leave a property saying, “That’s the one for us” only to evoke a response of “No way, did you see the colour of the bathroom”. On the surface, to a man, this seems quite baffling. I mean, in time, bathrooms can be replaced, so why the negative answer? Women, by nature I think, are more house proud, for some reason - genes, conditioning, peer pressure or whatever - they just are. Remember the stereotypical image of a single chap, happy to live on beer and a take-away, consumed in a chair in front of the telly, never cleaning the house and quite happy about it too? I’m pretty sure single woman just won’t do this – an ordered house and home is a must. Yet this is in stark contrast to the state of the cars the sexes drive. My wife will gladly drive around in a motor, the interior of which has more pebbles in the footwell than Brighton beach and wheels so soot blackened that they rival the cast of Oliver. Me, I look at the state of both inside and outside and think, “That’s a job for Sunday”. So why this clean car, clean house role reversal? Sorry to be so blunt but, in short, I don’t know, haven’t a clue, I’m a bloke you see. From my side I can see why cars should be clean, and if the toilet is in need of a makeover well that’s fine, but I’m darned if I can see it from a woman’s perspective; unless, of course, I suddenly develop a liking for chintz curtains and opera then, maybe, I will.

Which brings me, via a hyper-jump, on to car press releases. The other day I had a test of the new VW Golf GTi and the accompanying press information contained well over ten TLAs (for the bewildered that’s Three Letter Abbreviations) for the features and functions this car boasts. HBA, ABS, ESP, TCS… I could go on. Anyway, most of the TLAs referred to the way these systems affected the going, the handling and the stopping. All well and good: a better responding car leads to a more enjoyable and safer ride, all good points well made. But, you know, I doubt whether the vast majority of drivers know or care about these features, or even realise that their car has them. They simply want to own and run a car that will get them safely from A to B with very little fuss or effort, and that’s about it. Now the way I look at it is this. If the manufacturers want to sell bucket loads of cars, here is one TLA feature I think they should pour millions into developing and immediately fit to their entire range. A sort of “killer app” as the phone industry would call it. A TLA that would be so close to all of our hearts I think the first manufacturer to provide it would clean up for good, forever, end of. In fact, as I thought of it, I may patent it myself. My TLA car feature would be called SCC - Self Cleaning Car… I’ll leave you dreaming, I’m off to the Patent Office!

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OLDER, BUT NOT ALWAYS WISER

The main characters of these books may be in their twilight years, but they certainly aren’t content to sit back and spend their pensions on Werther’s Originals and bingo nights. With amateur sleuths, explosive experts and adventurers amongst them, they’ll keep you reading well past a sensible bedtime.

Elizabeth is Missing – Emma Healey

George’s Grand Tour – Caroline Vermalle

82-year old Maud is determined to solve the mystery of where her best friend Elizabeth has disappeared to. While she’s at it, she’d also like to figure out what happened to her sister, who went missing more than 60 years ago. The problem is that Elizabeth has been getting a bit forgetful lately, and the clues keep getting muddled in her head. With twists and turns aplenty, you’ll be left guessing until the end. Definitely a ‘just one more chapter and then I’ll go to sleep’ kind of book.

When George tells people he’s going to do the Tour de France, some are rather concerned. He is, after all, 83. However, George has a slightly less taxing plan in mind; he’s going to do the Tour by car, with a friend. Agreeing to check in with his granddaughter, Adele, by text along the route, he sets off across the country. In the end, the journey may prove as lifechanging for Adele as it is for George, as she starts to really appreciate the man who, until now, has just been a name on her birthday cards.

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper – Phaedra Patrick Arthur Pepper likes the quiet life, but that all changes when he discovers a charm bracelet hidden away in his late wife’s things. Arthur’s cross-country quest to discover the meaning of each of the charms sees him uncovering a side to his wife he never knew existed. But will his new found knowledge help him come to terms with her death, or forever taint his memories of her? A thoroughly enjoyable read, with great characters and a page-turning storyline, this is Phaedra Patrick’s debut novel, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see her on the bestseller lists very soon.

The Extra Ordinary Life of Frank Derrick, Age 81 – J.B. Morrison Being run over by a milk float wasn’t on Frank’s to-do list for the day, and he sure as heck isn’t going to let some interfering home-help try to baby him. Nope, he’s quite content on his own, with his cat Bill, his DVDs and a series of cold callers trying to sell him things he doesn’t need. But home-help Kelly Christmas proves rather more likeable than he expected, and he starts to realise that life can indeed begin again at 81. With his biting sense of humour, Frank will keep you laughing all the way through this immensely entertaining book.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry – Rachel Joyce Staid, reliable Harold lives with his wife Maureen in Devon. When Harold receives a letter from an old friend, Queenie, telling him she’s terminally ill, he pens a short reply and sets off to the post box. But his walk to the end of the road turns into a somewhat longer trip, as he decides to deliver the letter in person, and on foot. As he travels the long road north, both Harold and Maureen are given the time to look back on their long marriage, and figure out whether it can be saved. Beautifully written, and at times extremely poignant, this book is highly recommended.

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared – Jonas Jonasson Allan has just about had enough of his care home, with its condescending manager, rubbish food and endless rules. So on his 100th birthday he makes his escape, in his slippers. After stealing a suitcase full of money, Allan begins a dash across country, picking up new friends as he goes (including an elephant called Sonya). As we learn of his extraordinary life, it becomes clear that there’s rather more to this centenarian than meets the eye, including a passion for explosives…

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From a modest hunting lodge to a breath-taking palace and now a museum, Schönbrunn ranks among Austria’s top attractions, claiming seven million visitors a year. Restored, extended and embellished over time on the edge of Vienna, it survived a turbulent past to become the favourite summer residence of Austrian emperors for almost three centuries. Named ‘beautiful fountain’ after an artesian well, it will soon celebrate 20 years as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its ‘remarkable Baroque ensemble and synthesis of the arts’. Beyond the wrought iron gates, the elegant façade, painted ‘Schönbrunn yellow’, rises across a vast courtyard where horse-drawn carriages invite visitors to explore the grounds in style. But first of all, the palace beckons with over 1,000 rooms filled with chandeliers and gold, paintings, tapestries, imperial portraits, Rococo furniture and more. Much of what we see today is the legacy of Maria-Theresa, the 18th century empress and only female ruler in the Habsburg dynasty. So Schönbrunn enjoyed a golden age as palace and gardens were remodelled for the pleasure of the empress and her court. Most impressive is the dazzling Hall of Mirrors where, they say, six year old Mozart performed for the empress before ‘springing onto her lap and kissing her heartily’. The Blue Chinese Salon with its rice paper hangings, the Porcelain Room and the Millions Room decorated with Indo-Persian miniatures are also due to Maria-Theresa, reflecting her love for all things exotic. A day would barely suffice to do justice to every room opened to the public, but of special note are the Walnut Room, used

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Spring is a great time to clear out the makeup bag (or overflowing cupboard in my case) and treat yourself to a few new goodies. How pretty is this new palette from Paul & Joe? Teaming an eye shadow duo with a powder blush, the palette is available in two shades: Papillons de Printemps and Floral Nectar (pictured). Retailing at £28 each, they’re not cheap, but the colours are easy to apply and you’ll be the envy of the other bathroom mirror hoggers on a night out. If you really want to splash out, Paul & Joe have also released some new lipsticks, in three vibrant spring shades. Many people find that they need to buy a new foundation for spring/summer, as their skin loses its winter hibernation paleness. (Or that’s my excuse anyway.) The new Aqua Glow Serum Foundation by Stila combines foundation with a treatment serum. It gives great, natural looking coverage, while hydrating and softening skin. 94% of testers reported dramatically improved skin tone. If you can’t wait to take your makeup off at the end of the day because your face feels dry and uncomfortable, you need to try this foundation. It contains hyaluronic acid and other ingredients that help to keep skin hydrated for up to 12 hours after applying it. Available in 10 shades, the Aqua Glow Serum Foundation retails at £34.50. If your hair is looking a little ‘meh’, but there’s still weeks to go until your next trip to the salon, try a KC Color Mask. Available in 14 shades, including platinum, golden copper, plum and coffee, these masks revitalise coloured hair. A small amount helps to maintain the hair colour and add brightness, while a larger amount can deepen the colour intensity. Just apply to freshly washed hair, comb through, leave for up to ten minutes and wash out. They’re particularly useful for toning down brassy tones in blonde hair, and giving depth to darker shades. The masks also contain Pro-Vitamin B5 and keratin derivative, to help repair the cuticle. Prices start from under £5. Spring demands a lighter, fresher fragrance, and Yardley London has just released the perfect one. English Daisy is reminiscent of a wildflower meadow – floral, but not too sweet. It’s unashamedly girly, with notes including hyacinth and white rose, warmed with sandalwood and musk. And, at just £19.99 for 50ml, it’s a bit of a bargain. Team it with the English Daisy body lotion, £6.50 and embrace the warmer weather. I’m finding that the sun’s reappearance means it’s a lot easier to drag the kids out for a walk (although it’ll be a while before we’re out of our wellies I reckon). Along with wet wipes and plasters, the one thing I always take with me is Pure & Light Organic’s Essential Family onthe-Go Cream. It’s packed with plant-derived vitamins, and helps to treat everything from insect bites and bruises to eczema. The 18 natural active ingredients include soothing calendula, hydrating shea butter and nourishing avocado. Priced at £15, it’s available from www.pureandlightorganic.eu and www.lovelula.co.uk.

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Preparing for Summer With Summer just around the corner, we can no longer hide away under layers of winter woollies so to help get you ready for the warmer weather here are some oils, hair dyes and (ouch) waxing.

neutralise brassiness and protect my colour. Finally, the intensive conditioner undoes some of the damage caused by my highlighting habit. Plus, as the range starts at just £3.19 in Boots, it doesn’t break the bank.

We beauty writers tend to focus on new launches. We’re a bit like magpies – easily distracted by new shiny things. But I thought I’d celebrate an underrated classic – Fenjal. Just a whiff of the bath oil conjures up images of my grandma, who’s used it since I was tiny. I’m reminded of her every time I open my Fenjal Classic Shower Oil, £5.49, but that’s not the only reason I love it. Packed with natural oils, including grapeseed and soy, it leaves my skin feeling really soft and lightly scented.

As mentioned, my hair is feeling a little hard-done-by at the moment, so I’m giving it a rest from bleaching. Instead, I’m using Naturtint, £10.99, to refresh the colour and cover the grey. Probably the gentlest homecolour on the market, Naturtint doesn’t contain any ammonia, parabens, SLS, mineral oils, paraffin, or silicones, so it doesn’t damage my hair. It’s also enriched with plant and seed oils, so leaves my locks really shiny.

I’m a big fan of botanical oils and use at least one every day. On my ‘to-buy’ list is andiroba oil. And it’s not just me; according to Lorraine Dallmeier of Formula Botanica, this golden Central American oil has ‘attracted great interest from the cosmetic industry in recent years for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.’ She explains, ‘This oil will nourish your dry and sensitive skin and as an added bonus, it will also repel insects, which makes it an ideal choice for packing when you go on your summer holiday!’ Fancy learning more about natural oils? Formula Botanica has a wide range of online courses, teaching students how to select and blend natural skincare ingredients. Light coloured hair can easily look dull and lifeless, so my goto hair shampoo this month is the PRO:VOKE Touch Of Silver Brightening Shampoo. I start by prepping with the Pre-Toning Primer, which adds shine and smooths cuticles. The shampoo’s violet pigment then helps to

I’ve hauled my summer clothes out of the loft, and my thick tights have been banished to the back of the drawer for another few months. Unfortunately, that means there’s no escaping the need to regularly de-fuzz. If you’re brave enough to wax, Parissa Warm Wax, £12.99, is one of the simplest ways to ensure hair-free legs for longer. The wax is easy to melt in the microwave, and the fabric strips are strong enough to reuse a few times. (Tip: dust a fine layer of baby powder over your skin before waxing, as it helps to make the wax easier to remove.)

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This months review was quite a rare find, with so many chain restaurants popping up over Telford it was great to find a unique family run restaurant with a blast from the past! Good Times Bistro has an amazing 70's retro style dining room, a great deal of effort has gone into creating this restaurant with some amazing pieces of retro furniture, funky accessories, classic tableware and bold decor. Good Times Bistro is situated on the High Street in Madeley, so there is usually plenty of on-street parking available. The restaurant opened in August last year so is still a relatively new restaurant but after seeing so many positive reviews on Tripadvisor we thought we should check it out for ourselves. Owner Pam Clewley runs the restaurant along with her family who all get involved in some way, her son Alan is head chef, her son Dan is drinks waiter and her daughter-in-law Colette is a waitress. Pam has plenty of experience of running a restaurant as she previously owned a restaurant in America for over 4 years. Not only does the surroundings go back to the 70's but the music was very well planned with a great mix of fun songs. On arrival to the restaurant we were immediately greeted by Colette and shown to our table where a small glass of bucks fizz was served along with a selection of nibbles including olives, peppers, pretzels and crisps,

a lovely welcome touch. After placing our drinks order with Dan we looked through the menu to see what sort of dishes were on offer. There are some very classic dishes on the starters menu including prawn cocktail, homemade soup and pate but there was also a choice of a variety of tapas dishes which you could order for one person or for two to share. Nik decided he would try the 'Good Times Prawn Cocktail' at £5.95 and I chose 'The Rough with the Smooth Pate' at £5.50. Both our starters were good sized portions and well presented on retro fish shaped glass plates. Nik's prawn cocktail had plenty of plump juicy prawns with a lovely Marie Rose sauce, pieces of smoked salmon added extra flavour and it was served with brown bread and butter, Nik was very pleased with his choice and soon devoured it all. My pate had a great mix of a smooth chicken liver parfait and also a course meaty pate and was served with a lovely homemade red onion marmalade and just the right amount of toasted triangles. I really enjoyed my dish and it was nice to have to the two different pates which were both delicious. The choice of mains had a good selection including, a fish dish, steak of the day, steak pie, a pasta dish, a couple of vegetarian options and some house specials. I ordered 'Al's Famous Lasagne' at £12.50 and Nik decided to try one of the house specials which we were told was the most popular dish, 'The Dijonaise' at £15.50. To accompany our main dishes we had a large bowl of mixed oriental

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT vegetables, honey glazed carrots and some herby new potatoes and we also had some cheesy bacon and onion mash. These side dishes are included in the price of your meal and change regularly. I am a fan of a good homemade lasagne and I certainly wasn't disappointed with Al's. It was a generous portion with a tasty rich beef ragu with peppers, onions and garlic, you could tell this had been slow cooked as the pasta was lovely and soft. The vegetables had just the right bite and the cheesy mash was amazing. With the Dijonaise you have the choice of having this with either chicken or with portobello mushrooms. Nik chose the chicken and it was cooked with mushrooms, shallots and a touch of garlic flamed in brandy and was all finished in a creamy sauce with a subtle flavour of Dijon mustard. Nik said the dish was a lovely mix of tastes and textures and worked wonderfully together. Although we were both rather full after our meal we couldn't resist a homemade dessert. Nik opted straight away for the 'Sticky Toffee Pudding' at £4.50 and I ordered the 'New York Style Baked Cheesecake' also £4.50. My cheesecake had been made by Dan and he had done a superb job, it was deliciously creamy and the biscuit base was just the right consistency, not too crunchy, not too soft, just perfect! Nik's said his sticky toffee pudding had a gorgeous salted caramel sauce, he had opted to have custard with his dish - it disappeared so quickly I didn't get the chance to try it for myself even though I did share a small bite of my cheesecake with him! Currently they are only open Thursdays to Saturdays so it is best to book in advance, but if you have a special occasion with a group booking they will open on other nights for you - please ring for details. The restaurant can comfortably seat up to 30 people. If you like good home cooked food, a relaxed atmosphere and fancy trying somewhere a little out of the ordinary then you really should book a table at Good Times Bistro.

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For the first time in Telford Town Park’s QEII Arena in July, food and drink lovers have a fantastic opportunity to come along to the Telfood Feastival. Taking place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July, more than 130 of Britain’s best food producers will descend on the QEII Arena based within Telford Town Park, voted the UK’s best park, and close to the new multimillion pound Southwater development. The event is being organised by Shropshire Festivals, the organisers of the hugely popular Shrewsbury Food Festival, which is now in its fourth year and attracts over 26,000 visitors. Featuring an array of food and drink stalls and demonstrations from the region’s best chefs, the Telfood Feastival will also be host to lots of free activities, including a live music stage, talks, tastings and crafts.

Councillor Shaun Davies, cabinet member for Business, Neighbourhood and Customer Services, said: “This is a great opportunity for the borough and will showcase the Town Park and the arena. “We’re looking forward to a summer filled with events for all the family in the borough.” Telfood Feastival takes place in the QEII arena in Telford Town Park on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July 2016, from 10am–5pm. Tickets for the event cost, £5 for Adults, £1 for kids and £10 for families. Book online now at www.telfood.co.uk The event is also looking for volunteers and sponsors. If anyone is interested they can get in contact: info@shropshirefestivals.co.uk Pictured below Beth Heath - Shropshire Festivals

Children won’t be disappointed either, as they will be able to get hands-on in the cookery area and learn circus skills in the huge big top. There is sure to be no shortage of foodie fun and activities, and more will be announced as the event draws closer. Director of Shropshire Festivals, Beth Heath, said: “Telford is a vibrant place to visit and its recent and continuing growth means it’s an excellent place to host a food and drink festival, and I’m extremely excited to bring the Telfood Feastival to the borough.”

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Introducing 'The Orchard' It’s now three months since we started advertising in the ‘In and Around’ magazine, so we thought it about time we let the readers know a little more about the restaurant and the team. I once read a book about restaurants in which the author Danny Meyer writes about the human drive to give and receive hospitality in its purest form from infancy – eye contact, a smile, a hug and the giving of food. He argues that good hospitality in a commercial sense should still include the concept of welcome and care.

offer our customers a choice of dining style with a British contemporary menu and just be a little bit different. Ten months on and our aims have not changed – we still feel that The Orchard experience is unique and that the friendly welcome you will receive is like going round a friends for dinner. So for a truly hospitable evening out, visit The Orchard – we may not hug you yet but we will certainly greet you with a smile!

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Our goal at The Orchard is to provide an uplifting dining experience that incorporates the essence of hospitality. Of course we take a pride in the food we serve, taking care with our seasonal menus and the ingredients we use; we also take pride in the training of our young team of staff encouraging them to grow in skill and confidence during their time with us; and we take most pride in the welcome, the smile and the care with which we cater for our guests. When we set the restaurant up last June we had a very clear idea that we wanted to be different from the magnificent range of gastro pubs in the area. We wanted to

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Why we shouldn’t ignore those warnings about drinking alcohol in old age. Almost every month the media announces new advice on drinking alcohol, and much of it seems to be contradictory. While one newspaper announces that drinking red wine is “good for the brain”, another states that even drinking within recommended limits can result in brain damage. There have been similar ‘for’ and ‘against’ announcements about drinking beer and spirits as well as differing claims about safe drinking levels and whether it’s good to drink alcohol in old age. It’s no wonder many of us ignore the warnings and go on as usual. If you’ve enjoyed drinking alcohol throughout your life it may be particularly hard to face the prospect of cutting down or giving up as you grow older. “I’ve got to have some pleasures in life”; “At least I’ll die happy” are just two of the time-worn excuses people use for continuing to consume alcohol as they have always done. Alternatively some may argue that as their body has adjusted to long established patterns of drinking, there’s little point in stopping now. The truth is that when people grow older, they become much more sensitive to the effects of alcohol. As they age they carry less water in their bodies, meaning that there is less fluid to dilute the alcohol when they drink. This results in a higher blood-alcohol concentration that can lead to confusion and accidents. Another factor working against older drinkers is that the toxins in alcohol build up in the body over time, increasing their vulnerability to alcohol-related diseases such as heart and liver disease and some cancers. Other health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and memory loss may be made worse by drinking. If you are taking prescription drugs at the same time as drinking alcohol this may also lead to serious consequences. Most of us have a vision of how we would like to enjoy our retirement and later years and it probably doesn’t involve disease and disability. Yet alcohol abuse is highly likely to contribute to ill-health in later years. So why do we find it so hard to reduce our consumption when we know there are such strong reasons to cut down, or even stop, drinking? People enjoy alcohol because it elevates their mood, breaks down inhibitions and relaxes them – but there are other less compelling reasons for taking a drink. Sometimes we drink to relieve boredom and loneliness, because drinking at a certain time has become habitual, or because other people expect us to. Here are some tips to help you break out of those old routines and establish new ones:

We are creatures of habit. If you are used to pouring your first drink of the evening at 6.30pm, try to make it an hour later and have a non-alcoholic drink in its place. Gradually start to drink later and later until you’ve reduced the number of drinks you normally have by at least half. We all need a bit of help. It’s important to tell friends and family that you’re making an effort to cut down on drinking. Bring them into your plans so they can help you to avoid your usual drinking ‘triggers’. Don’t set yourself unrealistic targets. Avoid saying that you’re giving up alcohol forever. Start out with a plan to keep off the booze for a couple of days, then a week, then longer. If you drink to relieve boredom or loneliness, try to fill that space with another activity that will challenge you and bring you into contact with other people. Avoid temptation. Try not to keep alcohol at home where it is easily accessible. Buy individual bottles of wine rather than wine boxes. It’s much easier to keep track of how much you are actually drinking when you are pouring from a bottle. Don’t get trapped by routines. If you always meet friends in a place where alcohol is freely available – like a pub – meet them in a different location such as a coffee bar. If it has to be a pub, try to alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks or order a glass of water with your wine and drink both more slowly. We all need rewards for doing well. Estimate how much you would normally spend on booze and buy yourself something nice with the money when you’ve managed to cut down. Alternatively, save towards a better holiday or a must-have gadget. When you see how much you can save by not drinking, you’ll want to cut down even more! You may find it tough at first to break old habits, but feeling healthy, energetic, slimmer and better off financially should not only help you reach your goals, but allow you to look forward to the future with greater confidence.

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THAI BEEF SALAD This colourful and fragrant main-meal salad is great for easy entertaining. Choose thick pieces of steak and take care not to overcook them or they will become tough and chewy.

Serves 4 Ready in one hour 50 minutes (plus marinating time)

INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • •

2 x 175g sirloin steaks 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced 8 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 100g fresh bean sprouts 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced 4 firm plum tomatoes, quartered 200g mixed salad leaves

FOR THE DRESSING • • • • •

juice of 2 limes 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce 2 tsp brown sugar 1 tbsp fresh chopped coriander 1 tsp finely chopped lemon grass

Place the steak in a shallow dish. Mix together the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and chilli flakes. Season with freshly ground black pepper and cover and leave to marinate for 1 hour.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle until very hot. Add the steak and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan, cover with foil and leave to rest for 15 minutes. 3. Toss together the spring onions, radishes, bean sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes and salad leaves. Mix together all the dressing ingredients, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4. Slice the warm steak thinly across the grain. Toss gently into the salad with the dressing. Pile into a large shallow serving dish and serve immediately, or leave to cool and serve chilled.

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phone, a small desk on which to pop your computer, e-reader or tablet, and somewhere to plug in a charger for your mobile. Even in a bedroom, you can’t have too many plug sockets. Luxurious, wall-to-wall carpet is always a good idea for a master bedroom, and pure new wool has just the right warm, soft, snuggly-toe feel. Choose a high quality underlay for extra bounce and softness. That said, you could combine underfloor heating with engineered wooden boards and beautiful rugs for a more traditional look with plenty of character – and still enjoy warmth underfoot. The latter option, though only possible if you are undertaking major renovations, will also save the space that would have been otherwise taken up with a radiator. Well-designed lighting is an asset in any room, and the master bedroom is no different. A central pendant is fine for general, overhead light, but you can be more creative elsewhere by adding wallmounted reading lights beside the bed, a bright, adjustable light above your dressing table and perhaps a table lamp or two to create a gentle glow. Such layers of light will provide a pleasing ambience and give you great flexibility. Conversely, for restful darkness while you are sleeping, ensure your curtains have a good blackout lining, or else choose well-fitting shutters – which will help block out noise, too. The days of carefully matched bed linen and window treatments are long gone, yet it is still important to get this combination right. When the bed is plain, some pattern at the window is lovely, and vice versa – simply avoid two patterns that clash. Plain curtains can look absolutely beautiful if made from a generous amount of fabric, hung from a pole with pretty finials at the ends, and finished with an edging of ruffles or a contrast border. If privacy is a problem, it may be necessary to add sheer or lace curtains, either full-length or covering the bottom half of the window only. Considering adding an en-suite? Once a luxury, these days they are virtually a necessity, and will certainly make your home more saleable – and may even add value, too. If you have enough room for a walk-in wardrobe, there’s probably enough space to convert to an en-suite, though if you want a proper bath you’ll need to allow a little more room. Alternatively, you could knock through and steal a little space from an adjacent room. When space is tight, compact fittings can be effective, but do make sure they are practical for regular use. While any arrangement is possible in theory, the least expensive place to install an en-suite bathroom is close to other plumbing, particularly the soil pipe. And, because the room leads directly off the bedroom, install low-noise sanitaryware and lights on dimmers, with a high-powered extractor fan that’s controlled separately from the light.

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Now in its 11 year, the Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival, Saturday 30th April – Sunday 8th May, is offering nine days of free, varied and rewarding walks in and around Telford’s stunning Ironbridge Gorge, where the Industrial Revolution began over 300 years ago. The 2016 festival will be marking three important anniversaries; its 30 years since the area was designated as a World Heritage Site back in 1986, while the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, which helps protect and conserve the landscape ensuring it’s accessible to all, begun 25 years ago. The Ironmen and Severn Gilders Morris is also celebrating its 40th anniversary with the 16-mile Ironman Way walk visiting local places that inspired some of their stick dances. The programme of over 50 graded outings is split into two parts; themed walks and family friendly trails that are mostly under six miles, and long hikes more suitable for regular and experienced walkers. These include the opportunity to cover 100 miles in the nine days, or if this is too much of a challenge, is 50 miles more manageable? (There is the opportunity to complete this over the three day Bank holiday weekend or over the whole Festival). Among the new walks for 2016 is the six-mile Madeley Ramble around the fringes and green space of Madeley Parish, and Badger, is it all Black & White. Starting from the Coalport YHA café, this 20 mile hike to the hamlet of Badger returns through the Apley Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Hamilton.

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For the first time the programme includes a social evening event with a Ceilidh, dancing to the local Devil’s Chair band and a hog roast on Saturday, 7th May in the Victoria Hall at Broseley from 7.30pm. To book tickets in advance priced at £10 each visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/227892; they can also be purchased at the door for £12.50, subject to availability. All walks are free however pre-booking is essential as numbers are limited to 15 - 20 people; well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on some walks but please check before booking. To reserve a place or request a copy of the programme contact the Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre by email at tic@ironbridge.org.uk or call 01952 433 424. For more details about the walks visit www.visitironbridge.co.uk/ walkingfestival or email ironbridgewalking@btinternet.com.

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St George’s Park This month sees the brand new, state-of-theart Dementia Suite refurbishment unveiled at St George’s Park Nursing Home, School Street, Telford. Rotherwood Healthcare took ownership of the home in July 2015 with exciting plans to completely refurbish the home and facilities, in order to exceed the expectations of residents and their families through its delivery of care and nursing to them in comfortable and luxurious settings and phase one is now complete. The ground floor Dementia Suite is set to open its doors to

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residents this month after a complete redesign, from the paint to lighting and from the furniture to the flowers. ‘We are confident we have achieved a model that will set a new standard in healthcare. Each bedroom, communal area, dining room to the reception and corridor areas have been meticulously designed to offer a comfortable, calming and sensory provoking setting for residents to call home. Particular attention has been given to creating a comfortable environment, that allows the nursing and care team to remain organised and operational whilst keeping its home-like feel, which is often overlooked.’ Richard Claridge, CEO ‘The focus of the new unit will be to offer a clinical service, managing service delivery on the Tom Kitwood model, as progressed through the Bradford Dementia Group at Bradford University. We will utilise these methods to ensure that residents are treated without the use of psychotropic medication. We believe that improvements in wellbeing will not only benefit the resident but will also improve the interaction between the resident and their respective families and friends.’ Terry Beverton, Operations Director The team at St George’s Park Nursing Home are extremely proud of the new suite and services offered to the residents at the home and welcome prospective residents and families to visit for a tour.

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Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia in the UK, affecting over 500,000 people - and public awareness is higher than ever, thanks partly to Terry Pratchett’s wellpublicised diagnosis and death. But as we welcome Dementia Awareness Week (May 15th-21st), are we any closer to understanding Alzheimer’s causes - and preventing or curing it? What Causes Alzheimer’s?

lifestyle choices, seek treatment for depression, and wear a helmet when biking or engaging in hazardous pursuits to reduce risk of head injury. Although more research is required, recent studies suggest risk can also be reduced by: • Sleeping on your side rather than your back or stomach, allowing the brain to remove waste products more efficiently. • Getting enough sleep. • Reducing your stress. • Staying sociable and avoiding loneliness. • Following the MIND diet: plenty of vegetables (in particular, green leafy ones), along with nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil and wine (in moderation), and limiting intake of red meats, butter, hard margarine, cheese,

In Alzheimer’s patients, betaamyloid protein builds up to form ‘plaques’ or ‘tangles’ in the brain, preventing nerve cell connections and eventually causing loss of brain tissue. There is also a neurotransmitter shortage.

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These problems produce dementia symptoms such as memory loss, behaviour changes and a decreased ability to process information and stimuli, which increase in number and severity over time.

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Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s?

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Some risk factors for Alzheimer’s are unavoidable. Alzheimer’s is more common if: • You’re over 65 (occurrence rapidly increases over 85). • There is a family history of Alzheimer’s or you carry the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene or MTHFD1L gene. Other genes are specifically responsible for rare, early-onset Alzheimer’s (although this is not solely hereditary). • You have Down’s syndrome, which can cause amyloid plaque build-up in the brain. • •You’re a woman – even accounting for your longer lifespan, although it’s not clear why. Avoidable risk factors: • Excessive alcohol intake. • Heart disease risk factors such as smoking (including passive smoking), lack of exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and being overweight. • A lack of mental activity - so keep your mind active by reading, playing strategic games (e.g. chess) or completing word puzzles. Diabetes, depression and head injury also increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. While not necessarily ‘avoidable’, you can lower your chance of developing depression and diabetes through

Not yet. However, there are treatments to alleviate symptoms.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): to help sufferers discuss concerns and adopt more positive ways of thinking. Alternative Therapies: such as aromatherapy, massage or music therapy. Drug treatments: cholinesterase inhibitors such as Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamine (Reminyl) and Rivastigmine (Exelon) increase levels of the neurotransmitter acetycholine, They can sometimes improve brain function in sufferers with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. For severe Alzheimer’s (or moderate Alzheimer’s, unresponsive to cholinesterase inhibitors), Memantine (Ebixa or Axura) may slow the decline in brain function. Medicines to reduce depression, agitation, anxiety and aggression may also be given.

Hope for the Future Researchers are working on Alzheimer’s prevention, identification of further genetic markers and potential treatments such as ultrasound waves and drugs already used for diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Why not come and find out more about what it’s like to be a Care Assistant or Support Worker for Supreme Home Care? We are looking to recruit compassionate people with an aptitude for care to work as a trained professionals looking after people in their own homes. We will offer full training and continuing professional development to the right candidates. No appointment is needed as our Senior Team will be available to talk with, but if you want to guarantee a one-to-one discussion you can ring Jackie on 01952 216700 to book a dedicated appointment time.

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United Support A new campaign #PRH4Me has started for people to pledge their support for Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital.

It also urges people to share their stories and show others just how vital this local hospital is. The #PRH4Me campaign is organised by Telford & Wrekin Council and backed by all of its party leaders. #PRH4Me aims to show public support for the hospital as health chiefs in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin will soon make decisions on the future of services at both the PRH and Royal Shrewsbury hospitals. NHS Future Fit is currently carrying out a review of acute hospital services in Shrewsbury and Telford and Wrekin. The purpose of the review is to determine where best to place hospital services while ensuring the financial sustainability of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust, which faces a growing financial deficit.

In advance of the preferred option being published, the #PRH4Me campaign will help the community in and around Telford and Wrekin come together to show their support for the PRH and keep up-to-date with latest news. Councillor Richard Overton, cabinet member for Housing, Public Health and Protection, said: “The #PRH4Me campaign is not about saving the hospital or any services, this is about building up local support from people both in the borough and the many places outside for whom the PRH is also their hospital and for us to show how valued the PRH is." Councillor Bill Tomlinson, Leader of the Telford & Wrekin Liberal Democrat Group, said: “This is about getting people to pledge and to tell their stories in as simple a way as possible and encouraging others to so. It’s about sharing experiences of the excellent services that we all know staff at the PRH strive to provide day in, day out in our community.” Pledging is easy - simply visit www. prh4me.co.uk. Once you have pledged you will also be able to share your story and let people know why the PRH is important to you.

It is likely that some services will relocate from one site to another, however the preferred option that details these changes is not likely to be released until later this summer, with formal consultation due to begin before the end of the year.

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NOT SO SWEET AND INNOCENT Sugar by Any Other Name... Is Still As Sweet You scan the ingredients of your latest grocery purchase and punch the air in triumph; not a mention of sugar anywhere. However, the bad news is that sugar has a multitude of names. Glucose, dextrose, maltose, fructose (which naturally occurs in fruit) and lactose (found in cow’s milk) are all different forms of sugar, and the ‘proper’ name for the everyday sugar we usually use is sucrose. Honey, molasses, syrup and fruit juice concentrate are often included in supposedly nutritious, healthy-option cereal bars and flapjacks, but they all contain sugars, so look out for these on the ingredients list too.

The Unusual Suspects

Recently, sugar has been dragged from the shadows of suspicion into the spotlight of bad publicity, with evidence of its evils and the possibility of a sugar tax dominating the media. The Chief Executive of the NHS has even proposed a 20% NHS ‘sugar tax’ by 2020, to be levied on sugary drinks and foods sold in England’s NHS cafes, so that NHS staff can lead by example to tackle rising obesity levels. So why is sugar the new super-villain of nutrition?

Storing Sugar as Fat Sugar is a high calorie substance with no nutritional benefit. It’s most obvious risks are obesity, which costs the NHS around £6.4bn per year, and tooth decay. What’s less obvious is that when we don’t burn off the sugar we consume our bodies convert it to fat, storing it partly in the liver, which can lead to fatty liver disease, and partly in our fatty tissues. So those bingo wings may have far more to do with your cola addiction than the odd chunk of full fat cheese you snack on so guiltily. The Government estimates around a quarter of UK citizens are obese. A six year study of the development of visceral fat - the dangerous, hard-to-shift fat which is stored around the internal organs - showed that while it increased in all participants, it increased most in people who consumed sugar-sweetened drinks on a daily basis. High sugar intake, hand-in-hand with obesity, can also put us at higher risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gout, osteoarthritis, depression, respiratory problems, sleep apnoea, infertility problems and some forms of cancer, including breast and bowel cancer. Sugary foods can make our blood sugar levels seesaw too, so that when we come down off a sugar ‘high’ we become irritable and tired. However, experts are divided about whether a high sugar diet makes us prone to thrush, although it’s established that diabetics are at higher risk. There is anecdotal evidence of low sugar diets helping with recurring thrush, though, so you may find this is an added benefit of reducing your sugar intake if you’re a sufferer.

When we think of sugary foods, we tend to think of fizzy drinks, fruit drinks, sugary coffees, biscuits, cakes and chocolate. If we drink sugar-free drinks and avoid these foods, it’s easy to kid ourselves that we don’t consume that much sugar. But check the ingredients the next time you add ketchup, pickle, salad cream or barbecue sauce to your meal, eat a shop-bought soup, curry or pizza, or use a bottled cooking sauce. Many savoury foods and low-fat healthy options use large quantities of sugar to improve their taste, too.

How Much Is Too Much? Intrinsic sugars (those naturally occurring in milk or whole fruit) aren’t related to adverse health effects. It’s free sugars - those added to foods or naturally present in fruit juices, honey and syrup – that are the problem. Guidance issued by the World Health Organisation in 2015 advised us to reduce our intake of free sugars to 10% of our daily calories, and that reducing it to 5% would have further health benefits. The UK Government has now recommended this 5% limit, but what does this really mean? 5% of our calorie intake is equivalent to around 25-30g of sugar (around seven teaspoons). Had a can of standard Coke today? You’ve exceeded your daily sugar allowance. Eaten a Mars Bar or five Jaffa Cakes? You’ve done it too. Children aged 4-6 shouldn’t have more than 19g of sugar a day (around 5 teaspoons), and 7-10 year olds should have no more than 24g (6 teaspoons). Yet a standard 200ml Capri Sun pouch contains 20g of sugar.

Sugar Swaps and Drops • Swap cereals with added sugar or honey for unsweetened cereals with fruit. • Swap sugary desserts for fruit (preferably fresh, frozen or tinned), plain yogurts or homemade milk puddings. • Make the sweet calories count – if you’re going to eat a sweet treat, ensure it delivers nutrition too. Forget sugar-sprinkled doughnuts and choose malt loaf instead. • Addicted to fizzy drinks? Try sparkling water mixed with a no-added-sugar squash. • Gradually wean yourself off sugar added to tea and coffee, and reduce the sugar in your cooking and baking. Drastically reducing your sugar intake is tough, so start small and let your body (and taste buds) acclimatise.

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Frozen Shoulder Frozen Shoulder is an extremely painful condition in which the shoulder is completely or partially unmovable (stiff). Frozen shoulder often starts out of the blue, but may be triggered by a mild injury to the shoulder or shoulder surgery. The condition usually goes through three phases, starting with pain (Freezing phase), then stiffness (Frozen stage) and finally a stage of resolution (Thawing) as the pain eases and most of the movement returns. This process may take up to two or more years. The lining of the shoulder joint, known as the 'capsule', is normally a very flexible elastic structure. Its looseness and elasticity allows the huge range of motion that the shoulder has. With a frozen shoulder this capsule (and its ligaments) becomes inflamed, swollen, red and contracted. The normal elasticity is lost and pain and stiffness develop. A secondary frozen shoulder can also occur when there is an underlying change in the way some shoulder muscles (rotator cuff) are working or if a nerve from the neck has not been sending effective messages to the shoulder. As you have restricted movement of the arm, the capsule is not moved sufficiently and frozen shoulder symptoms develop. Common complaints associated with the condition include difficulty sleeping on the affected shoulder, reaching actions and limited hand behind the back movements, especially when dressing.

A primary frozen shoulder can get better on its own over many years. However as the pain and restriction of movement can be very limiting of daily activities most people seek health care advice. The treatment required depends on the severity of the pain and stiffness. Physiotherapy to minimise further stiffness and help regain range of movement, medication for the pain, joint injections or surgery are among the options to consider in managing this condition. In all the Physiotherapy can be very effective in treating frozen shoulder, so if the description above is familiar to you and you are experiencing problems then for an assessment or free advice call 01952 462330, Email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk

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WORDWHEEL

Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

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Who will look after your children if you die? It is a common assumption that your next of kin will be granted guardianship of your children should the worst happen. However if both a child’s parents die and there’s no valid will and therefore no appointed guardian children could be put in foster care until the courts decide who they should live with.

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And with 24,000 children a year experiencing the death of a parent (source: charity Winston’s Wish) and one in five people dying intestate according to a 2015 YouGov survey, do you want to put your children in that situation?

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• Decide who will look after your children should something happen to you

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DOES YOUR PET HAVE AN ALLERGY?

It’s not just unwanted visitors that make your pet scratch. Allergies are common in most domestic pets, and scratching is just one sign that something’s not right. You might notice a loss of fur if your dog has dermatitis, and is constantly scratching to relieve the itch. Potential triggers include new shampoos, a different type of food, or a seasonal allergy, as these affect animals just as much as humans.

General signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction Here are one or two signs to look out for so you can treat your pet as quickly as possible: • Cats: lesions, lumps and bumps on their skin – these are often felt rather than seen, and may be accompanied by bald patches around the base of the tail or underside of the body. • Dogs: frequently shaking its head – look for signs of redness in the ears, as it could be the start of an allergen-based infection. • Rabbits: flaky skin or soreness in the ears can be caused by an allergy to mites. Bee stings are particularly dangerous A puppy’s natural inquisitive and playful nature invariably leads it into dangerous situations, but if it chews or swallows a bee, the resulting reaction can be severe. It could cause their face to swell, with breathing problems developing from a narrowed airway, and you’ll need to get emergency help from your vet in such cases. They may prescribe an EpiPen so you’re prepared if it happens again. http://www.petplan.co.uk/allergies.asp http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/ archive/2012/06/22/pets-seasonal-allergies.aspx

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There’s No Salt She is a star in the eyes of most pre-school children at some point in their young lives, and once again Peppa Pig is hitting the stage in Oakengates in a new production, ‘Peppa Pig’s Surprise’ in June. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for Peppa and her younger brother George, but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is, can you?

BUT LOTS OF PEPPA!

Peppa Pig’s Surprise is on at Oakengates Theatre @ The place on Wednesday 8 June at 1pm and 4pm, and on Thursday 9 June at 10am and 1pm. The show is suitable for children aged 3+. Tickets are on sale now and can be booked online at www. theplacetelford.com by calling the box office on 01952 382382, or in person at the theatre or Southwater One in Telford Town Centre.

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In Peppa Pig’s Surprise audiences will enjoy interactive fun, games and of course surprises.

Adult Band A - £16.50, Child (1 year +) Band A - £14.50, Family of 4 (minimum 2 children) Band A - £58

This charming, colourful new show features new songs and new life-size puppets. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers.

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The Daily Express describes the show as “A treat for your little one’s eyes and ears”.

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Meccano

An amazing display of working Meccano models created by Telford and Ironbridge Meccano Society (TIMS), Shropshire will be an extra bonus for anyone visiting Enginuity, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd May. Open 10am to 4.30pm daily and larger than ever before, the amazing Meccanuity 2016 exhibition will feature an impressive array of large and small models. Now in its 15th year, the exhibition has grown to become one of the biggest in the country. Large quantities of Meccano parts will also be available for youngsters to create their own Meccano wonders. Traditional models on display will include giant cranes, live steam engines, pattern-drawing machines, fairground rides and clocks, to mention just a few, but there will also be the latest programmable robots from Meccano, or Meccanoids, the largest being around 4ft tall. The Meccanuity Challenge this year will be the ‘relay race’, when clockwork or electric Meccano vehicles will be used in teams battling for the ‘gold’

COMES TO IRONBRIDGE trophy during the afternoon of Sunday, 1st May. Every year exhibitors also compete for the John Linder Memorial Shield, commemorating one of the founder members of the Telford and Ironbridge Meccano Society. This year, the Shield will be awarded for the best model that represents 25 years of the society, which began back in 1991. Series and Defender Land Rovers, in any of their many and varied guises, have been chosen for this year’s Meccanuity theme to help inspire exhibitors, in celebration, and perhaps mourning too, of these long lived vehicles that ceased production in late January this year after almost 68 years. For the first time, exhibitors entering themed models will compete for the Keith Way Memorial Trophy, in honour of one of the society’s most active and enthusiastic builders. Meccano was invented in 1901 by Frank Hornby, and is still made using imperial British measurements. It was used to build the world’s first programmable industrial robot in 1937. The only known replica of this Robot Gargantua is currently displayed in Enginuity. Open 10am to 5pm Enginuity is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk and www. tims.org.uk.

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They only use professional equipment as used in Hospitals, Airports and Major Cities Worldwide; this allows them to offer extended guarantees on all of their installs whilst also providing excellent image quality on the recorder, your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. High Definition and 4K images provide clear images that can assist in the protection of your property, providing footage of any incidents that may occur, whether this is for health and safety purposes or security, every need will be considered in the CCTV system design.

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Their Accreditation with HIKVISION, the World’s Largest CCTV Manufacturer allows them to provide systems that are only limited by your imagination, with the knowledge and reassurance that they will always support them in years to come. By Using Hikvision equipment they are able to offer features such as face recognition, number plate recognition, people counting, intruder notification and motion sensing on all of their systems.

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the surface of your desk by introducing wall-mounted storage such as shelves, pin boards, peg boards (very trendy), hanging racks and the like. Anything that stacks is bound to be useful, too. Before you know it, you’ll be able to see your laptop once again. Most of us never have quite enough storage, and that probably goes for home offices more than any other space in the house. If you’re looking to buy more storage, you may be happy with a conventional filing cabinet and/or bookcase, but don’t be afraid to look beyond the usual office suppliers: vintage and industrial pieces can really come into their own here, adding an element of unexpected style that will really brighten up your work time. Add boxes, baskets, trolleys, racks and desktop accessories in colours and textures that suit your space and emphasise your personal style.

Dodgy desk, awkward chair or overflowing shelves? It’s time to give your home office a facelift, says Katherine Sorrell We all need some sort of working space at home, whether it’s a corner of the kitchen that’s used for occasional catching up with emails or a high-spec office with all the bells and whistles necessary for full-time self-employment. But is yours really working hard for you? Just a few small improvements will go a long way in making your workspace more comfortable, functional and attractive. It may sound obvious, but a good place to start is with a clear out and a tidy up. Chances are, you don’t really need all that stuff you’ve accumulated. Take the time to go through your old paperwork, stationery, books and other bits and pieces; give it away, recycle it, file it away somewhere well out of the way or put it in the bin, as appropriate, and you’re bound to create a great deal of extra space. Then, pay attention to any messy and inconvenient cabling, and sort it out with extension leads, cable clips or even by asking an electrician to add an extra double plug socket in a handy place. Doesn’t that feel better already? Next: your desk. If you are still running out of room, you could consider adding a small worktop to one side of your existing desk (an L-shaped workspace can be very ergonomic). Alternatively, it’s likely that you could dramatically improve your organisation with a new desk that incorporates drawers, cubby holes, shelves or whatever other type of storage you most need. If you are able to use nearby walls, try to lift as much as possible off

Thinking along these lines, if space isn’t the problem, but boring looks are, then why not get out the paintbrush and give everything a facelift? Stick to neutrals if you wish (they are undeniably good for concentration) but go for bold colours if they make you happy. Blackboard paint is a great option for sections of walls where you might want to chalk up some notes; it comes in a range of colours (not just black) and can even be used on the top of a desk or for cupboard fronts. And there’s also nothing to stop you replacing a boring window treatment with pretty curtains or blinds, or adding an eye-catching rug, a display of collectibles or a dramatic painting or framed photograph. A comfortable chair is a must for any working area, and if you are likely to spend hours in it then an adjustable office chair on castors is the best choice. If yours is dull or ugly, it might be possible to either re-upholster it or make a loose cover; at worst, you could hang a length of fabric over the back and add an attractive cushion. Another essential is a good desk light – beyond being bright and adjustable, simply choose one that you love the look of. There’s an enormous choice out there, at prices to suit every budget. Finally, pay attention to the details and add accessories to brighten up your life, from a good-looking waste bin to a house plant, some colourful wall art or a scented candle. Let’s face it, the more you enjoy being at work, the more productive you’ll be. Image Left- Personalise your workspace (and provide a handy magnetic storage wall, too) with this Cockatiel printed magnetic wallpaper, £64.50, Sisters Guild; www.sistersguild.co.uk. Image Top- A good desk is essential. The new Phineas desk is made from oak and has two cubby holes, drawers, and a cut-out for cables. It costs £545 from Loaf, tel 0845 468 0698; www.loaf.com

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Mentor Link provides one to one social and emotional support to vulnerable and distressed children and young people by providing them with a volunteer Mentor or Counsellor. The Mentors listen to, befriend and support young people with the aim of creating a more positive attitude towards themselves and their learning. The mentoring helps the young people build a positive future and their well-being forms the focus of our service. Formed in 2002 the charity now mentors around 450 young people each year across the West Midlands, and are recruiting more volunteers to work in the Telford area for 30 minutes to an hour once a week.

Luke’s story … When my Mum took her own life, I didn’t see my Dad, and my Grandparents live abroad. Mentor Link gave me and my sister a Mentor Julie who comes into school each week to make sure we are okay. (Luke aged 9 years)

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LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS Mentor Nigel writes … Having recently retired, I was talking to a neighbour who was a Mentor, and I thought I would really like to do that. I saw Mentor Link’s advert in the local paper, and the next day I applied. It has now been 19 months since I have been mentoring, and have seen a big difference in the children I mentor, and I get on with them extremely well, and they with me. Mentoring is so rewarding, and I wish I had heard about it sooner. Here is to many more years.’ Nigel Mentor Link offers a prompt, professional, long term and dedicated service to children and also welcome enquiries from parents’, schools, health professionals or community organisations in the West Midlands. Anyone interested in becoming a Mentor will receive Induction Training, Enhanced DBS clearance, travelling expenses, on-going training, and a dedicated team of staff to support you in your role. Contact Karen Arnold on 07875438659 or email karen.arnold@ mentorlink.org.uk; enquiries@mentorlink. org.uk 01299 822336. Supported by the Big Lottery for further information www. mentorlink.org.uk Find us on Facebook Registered Charity Number 1106171

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On Friday, May 13th Chester Hughes will celebrate his first birthday. In the same month his parents Emma and Lee, who live in Telford, would like local people to support a social media campaign, the ‘Breathe With Me’ Strawfie Challenge in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Although he looks healthy, Chester’s first year has been a constant battle to overcome complications of the progressive disease cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a life-shortening genetic condition – only half live to celebrate their 40th birthday. It causes the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, to become clogged with thick sticky mucus, resulting in chronic infections and inflammation of the lungs. Chester was born with a bowel blockage known as meconium ileus and underwent surgery for the condition at four days old. He lost a small segment of his bowel and was left with a stoma. He failed to thrive, struggled to pass stools and got an infection at the stoma site meaning the bags would not stick. The cystic fibrosis diagnosis was confirmed by the heel prick test. Due to his lack of weight gain Chester had his stoma closed six weeks after the initial operation and during the second procedure he lost about 20 cm of damaged bowel. “It was a very tough time” said Emma. “We had to move into accommodation nearer the hospital and split our time between Chester and his older brother Oakley who is now four”. Chester was discharged from hospital when he was 11 weeks old, since then he has had three further admissions, which included treatment with IVs (intravenous drugs) and a bronchoscopy. He also tested positive for pseudomonas (a bacterium that affects people with CF) so since then the family have had to adjust to a routine of nebuliser treatments four times a day and physiotherapy for 30 mins, four times a day. “My husband Lee works away” said Emma “So I'm on my own with both boys. It’s a constant struggle. We have days out though and holidays. We are determined that CF isn't going to take over everything. “Now that we are adjusting to our new lifestyle we have turned our hand to raising awareness and fundraising as we feel it's the only thing we can do to help. “We are rallying local people, businesses and clubs to take part in the Strawfie Challenge in May” said Emma. “It is a national campaign. You try breathing through a narrow drinking straw, with a pinched nose for 60 seconds. It helps people to understand how if feels to struggle to breathe. Then you take a straw

breathing selfie – a Strawfie – and post it online using the hashtag #CFStrawfie. Post a comment with your selfie about how breathing in such a restricted way made you feel, then make a donation by texting BWCF64 £5.00 to 70070”. “There are two themes for people to use when taking their Strawfie. We would like the ladies (or men if they like!) to wear bright yellow lipstick, because yellow is the CF Trust’s colour and we are trying to get the subject of CF on everyone’s lips! Alternatively, people can take a ‘Fight CF’ strawfie – with yellow commando stripes on their cheeks – and camouflage army caps if they like! “The idea is to have as many people as possible posting their strawfies from 1st May. CF Awareness Week is 9th – 15th May this year and the hope is that by then, thousands will have joined in to ‘get CF on everyone’s lips’. We also want people to nominate their friends to take part – like with the Ice Bucket Challenge.” A spokesperson for the Strawfie Challenge campaign said “CF research is coming on in leaps and bounds. People with cystic fibrosis used to die in childhood, but now the average median survival age is early 40’s. By giving a few minutes of their time and making a donation, everyone can help to make a difference for the 10,500 people living with this disease in the UK. The many research projects that the money will fund, will help to save lives.” To find out more about the Strawfie Challenge campaign visit www. breathewithme.info or Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/strawfiechallenge/ and for further information about cystic fibrosis please visit https://www. cysticfibrosis.org.uk/

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With three cycle racing Championship titles and five truck racing championships under his belt, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce Steve Parrish has signed up to the charity’s 3,500-strong Bike4Life Ride Out 2016 on Sunday 8th May.

Out and Festival has grown year on year, so I’m honoured to be invited to join the Ride Out on behalf of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Thankfully I have never had to rely on an air ambulance, but in my line of work, I’ve seen several bikers who have. We really can’t afford not to support the charity that funds such a vital emergency service. “I hear the atmosphere on the Ride Out is electric with people lining the bridges over the motorway to watch the bikes pass by. I can’t wait, and as it is pre-registration only, if you’re a biker sign up now so you don’t miss out.”

Parrish had a successful race career in the 1970s and 80s, and is now best known for his entertaining commentary on sports such as the world class MotoGP, Eurosport World Superbikes and the Isle of Man TT, making him a well known and much loved character in modern motorsport.

On arrival at the Bike4Life Festival, visitors will be treated to a host of activities and displays to watch, plus there will be live music and a range of refreshment stands, exhibitions, tutorials and stalls, making it a great day out for all. Those interested in further motorcycle training will also have chance to speak with a variety of organisations. As part of his support on the day, Steve will be hosting the main stage, interviewing further motorcycle racing legends who sign up to the event.

Steve, who will join racing legends in the Bike4Life Ride Out including famed adventure motorcyclist and author Nick Sanders, is appealing to bikers to pre-register for the Ride Out on 8th May, which starts at Meole Brace in Shrewsbury, taking in 23 miles of the M54 before finishing at RAF Cosford, home to the Bike4Life Festival.

Due to the popularity of the event, there are only 3,500 places available in the Ride Out, and pre-registration is a must. Tickets cost £10 for one biker and pillion for the Ride Out and entry to the Festival, while entry to the Festival only is £5 per person. All proceeds to towards the life saving work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

In 2015 10,000 bikers, families, couples and general motorcycle enthusiasts from all across the UK took part in what has become one of the biggest and best biker days in the country. And whilst a great day out, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Bike4Life event is partnered with the Safer Roads Partnership to raise awareness of biker safety.

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Your employer goes into administration The process of administration provides a breathing space for your employer to obtain professional advice, and consider all possible options to save the company. They may be experiencing temporary cash flow problems, in which case there’s a chance the business could be sold on. If this happens, the first 14 days are crucial for employees. • If you’re made redundant during this period, you become an ‘ordinary creditor’ and are placed at the bottom of the list for payment. • If you’re retained as an employee after the initial 14-days, this makes you a ‘preferential creditor’ and puts you in a better position financially if you’re made redundant later on.

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When the period of administration ends The worst-case scenario at the end of administration is that the company closes down. All jobs will be lost, but you may be eligible to claim the redundancy pay mentioned above, depending on certain criteria. You must have worked for your employer for a continuous period of two years in order to be eligible, with the amount due being based on your weekly pay, age, and the length of time that you’ve worked at the same place.

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Telford Maintenance operates from Telford Maintenance formally their base in Telford and so can known as R. S. Builders has always be close to their customers who can be found across the whole built up a great reputation in of Shropshire. the Shropshire area with over They provide free quotations and 30 years of experience in the also carry out insurance work as building industry. Richard well as providing a professional and friendly service. Naturally, all Stokes has changed the name their work is fully guaranteed. of the company to Telford As Telford Maintenance has such Maintenance Ltd in order to a wide range of skills to offer it means they can do the whole job reflect more accurately the for you without having to call in focus of his activities and has New kitchen, lighting and design - all carried out other trades. The type of work they by Telford Maintenance Ltd cover includes fitted bathrooms now been joined by his son and kitchens, general property maintenance, Certified electrical Pete, who brings new skills with the introduction of and plumbing installations, CCTV, audio visual solutions, CCTV and much more. repairs and maintenance, plastering, carpentry, insurance work, Richard, Pete and their team put the success of the business down to having both the experience and expertise to make sure that everything they take on is completed to the highest standard of workmanship and professionalism. The company is a family run business providing a wide range of services to both domestic and commercial customers. Telford Maintenance is fully insured and can offer all risk assessments and method statements as well as meeting all commercial requirements.

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Since new pension regulations were introduced in 2015, conmen have been using the new freedoms to target people approaching retirement. One of the scams involves telling those under the age of 55 that a ‘legal loophole’ allows them access to their full pension, with no requirement to pay tax on the money withdrawn (in reality, a rate of up to 55%). Pension monies are then moved into an alternative scheme run by the fraudsters, with savings either being stolen or severely diminished after extortionate charges are made for the ‘service’. To make matters worse, HM Revenue and Customs has been sending out bills to reclaim tax on the amounts withdrawn, leaving victims of the scam with no pension savings and in large-scale debt in some cases.

How can the conmen operate so effectively? Although younger people are a clear target for pension scammers, those aged 55 and over are also under threat. With no restrictions on how pension savings can be used, unscrupulous individuals and criminal groups are taking advantage of a lack of regulation within the industry, plus an uncertainty about how best to invest such a large amount of money. Inefficient systems also form part of the problem, enabling conmen to set up these rogue pension schemes. HM Revenue and Customs are not pension regulators, but having introduced a ‘fit and proper person’ test in 2014, they have at least attempted to control the potential for fraudulent activity. HMRC has the power to de-register or refuse to register a new pension scheme, but some have said they should take more responsibility for what is happening to victims, rather than chasing them for tax payments.

What exactly are the new pension freedoms? There’s no longer a requirement to buy an annuity with your pension savings in order to fund retirement, although it is still an option. Some people choose a staged income drawdown, which involves purchasing stocks and shares and cashing them in over a period of time. Others prefer to invest in property at home or abroad, earning an income from renting out their investment, and benefiting from the increase in its capital value. People searching for the best return on their pension savings are now more vulnerable to conmen, however, especially in an industry with such complex products.

Watch out for these common phrases used by the scammers Specific phrases have been used by conmen to garner interest in their schemes, and to motivate their victims into taking action. They include: • ‘legal loophole’ to avoid paying tax on pension withdrawals if you’re under 55 • ‘sophisticated investor’ • suggesting you invest in an ‘alternative’ area or those ‘not traditionally available’ • ‘free pension review’ or a ‘free transfer of your pension pot’ By telling you about a free pension or government review, scammers may be attempting to obtain personal and financial information. ‘Guaranteed level of investment’ is also a phrase to watch out for, as are time-limited offers and any form of pressure to make you sign quickly, i.e. before you’re able to access other professional advice.

Project Bloom taskforce A new taskforce has been set up by the government and the National Crime Agency to combat the problem of pension fraud. A ‘perfect storm’ of new pension regulations, lack of awareness about where to reinvest, and the fact that large sums of money are involved, has enabled scammers to get away with too many sophisticated cons. It’s hoped that Project Bloom will bring awareness to the issue, however, and specific advice is offered to anyone concerned about their pension. You need to be wary of: • Anyone offering a ‘free pension review’ or access to your pension pot if you’re under the age of fifty-five • Offers of help to obtain a pension statement, or to provide a tracing service for lost pensions • An alternative investment product for your pension pot that seems too good to be true The Pensions Advisory Service provides free advice if you’re worried about potential scams, or to discuss your pension options in general.

A sophisticated approach One of the problems is that scammers set up sophisticated systems and procedures that include glossy brochures and polished, wellrehearsed speeches. This makes the entire con appear legitimate unless you’re aware that this type of fraud is taking place. Bringing awareness of what’s happening is key to combating crimes like this, and hopefully Project Bloom will help to prevent more people suffering the devastating loss of their retirement income. Those involved in Project Bloom include the National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, HMRC, The Pensions Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, and the Department for Work and Pensions.

Watch out for fake websites Fraudsters are even setting up fake websites with names very similar to legitimate bodies offering free advice. They may be able to gain access to your personal information in this way, and then contact you directly via phone or email. It pays to check the web address you’re typing in very carefully, to ensure that the site is legitimate and not part of the fraudsters’ arsenal of tricks. http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/investing-pensions/pension-liberationscam-victims-facing-huge-tax-bills-11364036908047 http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-3419232/Shouldpension-scam-victims-let-tax-bills.html http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-3397828/Three-telltale-signs-duped-pension-fraudsters.html

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Admaston

at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6-9.30pm, Cubs 6.30-8pm, Bollywood Dancing 7.30-8.30pm. Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm, Men’s alpha 7-9pm. Wed: Painting 10-12, T.C.A.T. Public lunch 10.30-1pm, WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 6-7.30pm, Beavers 6-8pm, T.C.A.T. Cooking around the world 6-8pm Thu: Coffee morning 10-12.30pm, Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.309.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. Fri: Mini mud pies 10-12, Community cafe 9.30-2pm, Youth club 7.30-9pm If you would like further info. on above visit www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908

Church Aston

Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New members welcome. Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 812092 at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt.wks), 7-10pm Whist Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 7-10pm Whist Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts Sun: 2nd Sun of Mth. Table Top Sale 11-1. Amanda 07905 528438 to book (No sale Aug and Nov is 3rd Sunday). From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons

Dawley

Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday, Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am-12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961 www. tcfonline.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows, Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under 5’s Wed: Slimming World at 9.30am, Call Celia on 07575 123666 Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9am-12pm Table Top Sale

Donnington

Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band Practice nights Wednesdays Asda Donnington. Uke players needed Contact us at: tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341. Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.45-9pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@ yahoo.com

Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128. at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.

Edgmond

17th May (Tue) - SOS Fashion Show ffers High Street Fashions at bargain prices. To be held at Edgmond Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £4 are available from Anne 01952 814287 or Liz 01952 272897, club members or at the door. Super Raffle prizes. Proceeds to be donated to Dog A.I.D( Assistance in Disability) and Inner Wheel Charities. Non members are most welcome to an evening of fun and retail therapy. Credit cards are accepted.

Hadley

Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Hadley Learning Centre @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Sharon on sharon_ collins75@yahoo.com Wrekin and Telford Singers meet at Hadley Methodist church every Friday at 7.30pm. We are a mixed choir with no audition. Visitors wishing to come and listen in are most welcome.

Horsehay

Horsehay and District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 3rd Mon of each month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 01952 503535 for more info. Horsehay Methodist Church - coffee morning on Wed 10.30-noon. Parents & toddlers on Fri mornings 10-11.30am. Youth group Fri 7-8.30pm (10 to 14 yr olds) National Organisation of the Widowed - meet every 4th Wednesday of the month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Anyone interested call Keith on 01952 598924 or Doreen on 01952 502551.

Lawley

Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community Centre. For further information contact Peter Seager on 01952 419999 Lawley WI meet on the 1st Tue of every month at 7.15pm StJohn’s Church Hall at Lawley. For more info. call Jill Gould on 01952 597994.

Lilleshall

Lilleshall Women’s Institute - Open to all age groups - speakers, demonstrations, refreshments and raffle. At Lilleshall Memorial Hall 3rd Tue of month 7.30pm. Guests £2 per session. Contact Francis Taylor 01952 604718

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc. Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304. Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea. org.uk. 1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at

the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.

Muxton

Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

19th Apr (Tue) - U3A Newport - next meeting 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. John Butterworth will present "A hotel with a famous guest list" - John tells the history, in a light-hearted way, of Shrewsbury's fascinating Lion Hotel. Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. 17th May (Tue) - U3A Newport - next meeting 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Annual General Meeting - members only. Admission £1. 22nd-26th Aug - Summer School for boys and girls aged 7-11 at Adams Grammar Sch. For rmore details call 01952 386300 or email: taw705enquiries@adamsgs.org.uk Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267. Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) meet 7.30-9pm on 2nd Tue of month (exc. Dec), Church Aston Church Hall, Newport TF10 9JG. £2 members, £3 non-members, inc. refreshments. The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information. Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking.co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu -

bingo, Fri - dominoes/quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:30-3pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Town Brass Band rehearse at Harper Adams University every Wednesday. 7:30 - 9:30pm. All players welcome. Contact via: newportband@ blueyonder.co.uk Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www.newportphotoclub.com for details. Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.

Oakengates

Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood) Oakengates Traditional Market Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934. The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys’, 7pm Junior Boys’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075) Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

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Priorslee

Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm. New venue for 2016, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee.TF2 9NN All abilities welcome, beginners courses and led activities. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm - The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7.15pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details. at Redhill Primary School - more details from Tim Carter, tim.carter@podchurch. org.uk: GodStories: Families exploring Bible stories together – craft, drama, story telling, and cake. 1st Sunday of the month, 4:30–6pm. Alpha Cafe: Explore some of the big questions of life together over afternoon tea/coffee. Activities for children. Chilled family Sunday afternoon out. 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month, 4:305:30pm. Sunday Afternoon Thing: Relaxed, family friendly, church get together for worship, prayer and Bible teaching, with PeaPods group for younger children. 3rd Sunday of month, 4:30-6pm.

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Mon-Fri: Little Chicks Pre-School 9am - 3pm Mon: Youth Club 10-15 yrs (6–8pm) Wed: Bridge Club (7pm – 10pm) Fri: Telford Stage School - 5.45pm The community centre is available to hire evenings & weekends. For further info. call 01952 248538.

Shifnal

19th Apr (Tue) - Shifnal Townswomen's Guild meet in Shifnal Village Hall at 7-30p.m.; Jim Martin will be speaking on 'All Wills and Trusts'. Visitors very welcome (£2 fee). For more info, contact shifnaltg@hotmail.co.uk or 01952 460782. 23rd Apr (Sat) – Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden presents musical fun with Gabriela 'The Ukulele Lady'. Starts 7.30pm at St. Andrew's Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road, Shifnal. Tickets to include a fish & chip supper £10, available from Katrina's Card Shop or T: 01952 462627 24th May (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. ‘‘A Talk with a Difference - Fun with Clay’ by Annette and John Christophers. 27th May (Fri) - Ladies Pamper Evening at Shifnal Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm Various beauty treatments available plus cakes, gifts, jewellery, handbags and lots more! Bar available. Entry is £2.50. All proceeds to Shifnal Carnival Committee. More details from Ruth Evans 07790 726182 Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All Senior Citizens are welcome.

Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome. Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors. LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873 Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211. Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 07805 632225. Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm-9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club - meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull)

1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact Ede Robinson 01952 251467 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Trench

ATC meet at TA Centre, Territorial House, Trench, Telford between 18.45 - 21.30 every Tue & Thu night. Contact number for Sqn 01952 670720

Wellington

9th Apr - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair, Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, refreshments. Free adjacent car park, train station close by, bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station. Further details from Bob Hemmings, T: 01694-720192. (Tables may be available.) 24th Apr (Sun) – Wrekin Golf Club - are hosting a 'Ladies Get into Golf' afternoon at 2pm. Open to all age groups, equipment is provided, please wear flat shoes. For further information contact 01952 244032 Opt.1 or 07989 103442 or visit www.wrekingolfclub. co.uk Telford Railway Modellers Group Meets Mon to Thu 7.30-9pm. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, contact John Mason-Morris 0798 312 7434, email morris741@btinternet. com, or visit The Old Church Hall, Severn Drive, Dothill, TF1 3JP. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo. com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun.For more info.contact Debbie Skeates 01952 201582 or Jean Larkin 01952 276470. Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry. Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre. Belmont Community Hall in Wellington - meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact

Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409. The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178. Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. For more info call 01952 255438.

Other Areas

17th Apr - A Very Vintage Craft and Handmade Fair with Pop Up Tearoom. Free entry, various stalls, free parking, Grovenor Centre in Gnosall. 11-4pm. Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Ketley Community Centre, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877 Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail.com, 07791 724827 Learn to Sing - Various FREE workshops available to the MALE voice. Whether you can or can’t sing, don’t know if you can or just like to try it out. Contact Geoff Avis (PRO – Telfordaires) on 0845 463 1618 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie. jobes@guidedogs.org.uk. Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk. Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla. co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details. The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 - www.nadfas-wm.org.uk/ wrekin.html Telford and Wrekin Ladies Circle is all about fun and friendship – trying something new, relaxing with friends, fundraising & great days out. If you are between 18-45 and want to know more contact us at: tandwladiescircle@ hotmail.com - 07961 961475 or find us on Facebook. Wrekin Writers meet 3rd Sat of month 9 till noon. Large friendly group that’ll help to motivate you with your writing. Visit www.wrekinwriters.co.uk or call Darren on 01952 405178.

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Local Health, Sport

Admaston

at Admaston House Community Centre: Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm For further info. on above contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908 or visit www. admastonhouse.org.uk

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10am-11am Zumba Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728

Dawley

Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Phoenix Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Clive Roscoe on 07552 761896. Pilates Mon 7-8pm at Pheonix School. £30 block of 6 or £6 pay-as-you-go. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail.com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at Phoenix School, Dawley (TF4 3DZ) Call us on 01952 728179 or visit www. ironmenandseverngilders.org Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

Donnington

Adult Yoga Classes - Tue evenings, 6:30 7:30pm, Casey's Cordingley Hall, Donnington, £5 per class. All fitness levels/abilities welcome, suitable for complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglitttleford@ btinternet.com

Hadley

Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@ thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome,

free trial available. For more details contact Peter on 01952 242873. Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.307.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Horsehay

Slimming World (Wed 9:30am and Thu 5pm & 7pm) at Horsehay Golf Club, Wellington Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 3BT Call Paula on 07791 743509

Jackfield

‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www.carolinerolling. com Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5. At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk 17th & 18th Jan - Reiki second degree, 21st & 22 Feb - Reiki first degree at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. For more information contact Angela at info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk

Ketley

Stretch & Tone Class - Sunday 9-10am at Ketley Community Centre on Holyhead Road. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £3.50 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982 Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo. co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

Lawley

Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Wed - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: Mon: Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm, drop-in £4 per session. Call/text Emma on 07590 437712 or emabyoga@yahoo.co.uk Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call Rachel 07979 540496 Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.1511am (3-6yrs)

Leegomery

Slimming World - Wed 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Leegomery Community Centre. Call Pam on 07854-896515 for more details.

Lilleshall

Friendly Flat Green Bowling at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April to Sept – club afternoons on Thursdays at 2:30. Website

www.lhbc.fsnet.co.uk or call 01952 463137 or 01952 814671 for further details Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www. mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.15-10.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

Bootcamp/Interval training classes at Bridal Road, Bridal Court, Madeley. Every Tue & Thu 7-8pm. Suits all fitness levels and great fun. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 Abraham Darby Badminton Club - Social Play every Wednesday 7:15 to 9:15 at Abraham Darby Academy Sports Hall £4 per night. All welcome. Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High Street, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat at 8.30 & 10.30 am.

Muxton

at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 1-2:45pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) Call Paula on 07791 743509 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) Newport Little Dragons Karate 5.30-6.30pm Thu: Movement Matters (exercise class) Fri: Sequence Dancing 8pm If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

Body Blitz 6.15-7.15pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www.shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@ yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/yogame4families Pilates Thu 6.45-7.45pm & 8-9pm at the Back & Body Care Clinic. Small classes with increased

& Fitness Classes individual attention. £42 block of 6 sessions. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl. feely@gmail.com Zumba @ Cosy Hall, Newport. Tue 6.30-7.30 Contact Nikki: 07967 343728. Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.

Oakengates

Slimming World (Sat - 9.30am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

Overdale

Zumba Classes (£4) - Mon - The Carpenter Centre, Oak Road, Overdale, Telford at 6.307.30 pm. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Priorslee

Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Tue - Antenatal Yoga (5:30-6:30pm), Yoga (7-9pm) For further info. contact us on 01952 248538.

Shifnal

Thu 7-8pm Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Shifnal Aikido at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal. Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm - Beginners classes. Contact sensei@

albrightonaikido.co.uk or 0845 678 0091. www.shifnalaikido.co.uk Wed - 10.30-11.30 Dance class - St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & short routines for fitness & pleasure, suitable 50+, £5. Contact Sally 01952 461768 or sallykinn@hotmail.co.uk for term dates. Pilates Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £30 block of 6 or £6 pay-as-you-go. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail. com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983 120061. Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm Yoga Classes - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Fri 10-11am. Classes £3.75 each. Contact Paula: 07709 558017. Email: paularushton2011@gmail.com www.facebook.com/fitnessandflexibility

Stirchley

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 60’s). Tues 4.45-5.30pm and Sat 2-3pm at Stirchley Recreation Centre. Also Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Academy, Dawley. Novices very welcome. Call Kevin on 01952 825239, Tony on 07837 986059 or Vicki on 01952 618256 for further details.

Telford - Town Centre

AQUABABIES - Swimming lessons for children aged 12 weeks to 3 years. Lessons held at The Park Inn hotel on Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat from 10am. To book your FREE trial lesson contact Lisa on 07598 617442 or Stuart on 01543 572855

Trench

Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels - 6:30 to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench. Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise. Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50. Contact Cheryl 07714 610591.

Wellington

KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@ immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving. com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving.

Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www. wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 121pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

Sutton Heights - Music4health singing for all ages and stages every Sat. Fee £10. 11am-12 and sound healing at 2pm-3pm please book before day. Contact Linda 01952 680232 or visit www.lindaangelis.com Telford Green Gym - Want to get and have Fun? Don’t like the Gym try the Green Gym. Improve your fitness and general well being by getting involved in practical conservation. The Telford Green Gym offers activities all over Telford On Tue, Wed and Thu. Contact The healthy Lifestyles Hub 01952 382582 Arriba Wellness Club - Community Weight Loss Challenge at Fitness First, Telford. Call Lisa Harris on 07580 434325. Yoga for Pregnancy in Albrighton - Weekly classes every Mon 8-9.15pm. Gentle exercise from weeks 15-40 of your pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890 543 508.

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Drive in Movie After two previous successful drive in movie events, this unique and iconic experience returns to Telford on Monday 30 May. Telford & Wrekin Council and Telford Shopping Centre have announced that they will host another three popular family movies. Film fans will be able to relax in the comfort of their own car and enjoy a classic movie as Telford Shopping Centre’s Red Oak car park (by McDonalds) is transformed into a drive in cinema. Three films will be shown during the afternoon and into the evening: family friendly film Despicable Me 2 will be shown from 2pm, ‘80s classic Dirty Dancing will be on screen from 5.30pm and the recently released Star Wars: The Force Awakens film will finish off the evening, from 8.30pm. The selection of films means that there will be something for everyone, making it a great opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the drive in movie experience. To listen to the film viewers tune the car radio in to hear all the action through their car speakers. There will be food and drink available to purchase on the day or why not bring along a picnic and a flask to enjoy in the car.

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allowance) a two-seater sports car or a seven seater MPV the price remains the same. Councillor Liz Clare, cabinet member for Leisure Services and Culture, said: “We’re really excited that we’re able to bring back the drive in movie experience that proved so popular. “Two years ago film fans turned out in their hundreds to enjoy the drive in movie experience and we’re excited to be able to offer this again.” Tickets are now on sale and can be booked online, by calling the Box Office on 01952 382382, or in person from the Customer Service Desks in Wrekin Square and Shopmobility in Telford Shopping Centre, or by visiting the Box Office at The Place. Tickets are £20 per car (plus £2 admin fee) per film, so whether it’s a romantic evening for two or a fun filled car full of four or more, the price remains the same.

Wherever cars are parked they will all be sure of a great view of the screen. Each car will be parked according to size to maximize the view for all and whether you fill (to their legal

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COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

Norbury Canal Festival This year’s Norbury Canal Festival looks as though it will be the success that we have now come to expect. This year the event will be on both sides of the canal. As well as the traditional craft and food stalls and refreshments in the garden of the Norbury Junction Inn, more stalls and activities will be spread along the canalside, around Norbury Wharf and in the CRT yard. The Canal & River Trust will be opening the wharf to display some of their specialised equipment, artefacts and canal memorabilia. Newport Country Markets will be supplying cakes, teas and light bites and Windmill Radio from Stafford will be reporting live from the event. Norbury Junction Inn will be providing a barbeque all day and will be holding a Beer festival in the main marquee.

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games about canals (see www.wow4water.net) On the water a lot of boat traders, including the very popular Cheese Boat, have already booked space and they will be joined by a gathering of narrow boats. Visitors will have the opportunity to look inside some of the narrow boats to see what life is like on board. The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust will again be operating boat trips along the canal to give people the experience of seeing it from the water In the large marquee there will be a Bands night on the Saturday and Sunday evenings. On Saturday the evening is headlined by Vavoom with Bon Accord as support. Sunday evening’s line up will include a 15 piece Ukulele Band, so there’s something for everyone. The traditional Sunday canalside church service is at 15.00 this year in the main marquee

New this year will be an Austin 7 Car Club Rally on the Monday, when visitors will have a chance to take a close look at these vintage cars.

Last years new parking arrangement will be repeated, so there will be lots of parking available and is just a short walk along the canal towpath from the event.

There will be lots of children’s events including a bouncy castle, face painting and funfair rides. At the Wild Over Water tent they will be able to take part in interactive

The festival will be at Norbury Junction, Staffordshire, ST20 0PN on May bank holiday weekend - Saturday 30th April, Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd May 2016.

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Notes from your local Muxton Councillor I am delighted to report that the proposed housing development on Muxton Lane will NOT go ahead. Gladman the developer lost their appeal against the refusal of planning permission. This result is a victory for common sense and people power. Hopefully the Haygate Fields appeal will also be rejected though there are different issues to be addressed. Work is soon due to commence on the new play equipment and outdoor gym at Marshbrook Way also the new multi use games area at Brands Meadow. During Cllr. Nigel Dugmore (Muxton Ward) T: 01952 380237 M: 07528 979395 E: nigel.dugmore@telford.gov.uk

construction there will be some disruption to the play areas, however the new facilities will be of benefit to residents of all ages. There has been significant disruption to Muxton Lane while the cabling to the new solar farm is installed. The lane cannot be completely closed to traffic due to the houses by the Granville Country Park car park. If you are experiencing problems then please let me know. Cllr Nigel Dugmore

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MOVIES

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

With political pressure mounting to make the Avengers accountable to someone and rein in their collateral damage, ‘Captain America: Civil War’ brings our heroes to blows over the regulations. Tony Stark supports the idea of a governing body for the team. Steve Rogers wants them to be independent and able to help people without interference. Having saved the world together twice, these new rules drive a wedge between them and turn the Avengers against each other. The Marvel Cinematic Universe will never be the same again after ‘Captain America: Civil War’: it’s time for the Avengers to disassemble. Release Date: 29th April 2016 Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller Cast Members: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson

BAD NEIGHBOURS 2

Having survived living next door to a rowdy frat house, Mac and Kelly Radner are ready to move on to pastures new, in the hope of a more peaceful existence. When wild and rebellious Shelby forms her own sorority and moves them in next door, their outrageous antics make the couples past issues with the frat house look like child’s play.

With the music cranked louder day by day, the continuous partying threatens the sale of Mac and Kelly’s house and they are left with no choice but to call on an unlikely individual to diffuse the situation… Can party boy Teddy Sanders really be trusted to save the day? Release Date: 6th May 2016 Genre: Comedy Cast Members: Chloë Grace Moretz, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron

COMING SOON... ANGRY BIRDS

‘The addictive gaming phenomenon makes its big screen movie debut with an all-star voice cast. The tranquil landscape of Bird Island is home to a clutch of loveably flightless losers. Loner Red (voiced by Horrible Bosses star Jason Sudeikis) has a serious anger management issue and is friends with fellow outcasts Chuck (Frozen’s Josh Gad) and the volatile Bomb (Eastbound and Down’s Danny McBride). However, these three are poised to become unlikely heroes when the island is invaded by a sinister group of pigs. It’s time for Red and his friends to put all their hot-blooded energy to use and save the island once and for all. Release Date: 13th May 2016 Genre: Action, Animated, Comedy, Family Cast Members: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Bill Hader

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

The mutants’ greatest battle yet begins in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, when the oldest and most powerful mutant in history awakens and declares war on the entire human race. He has been worshipped as a god. He has amassed the powers of many other mutants. He is immortal and invincible. He is Apocalypse, and he is disillusioned with the world. He recruits a team of powerful mutants, including Magneto, and plans to cleanse the world and rule over those who remain. Release Date: 20th May 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction Cast Members: Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.

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Index of Advertisers Audio / Visual Goods & Services JBO Services.................................................. 96 Bathrooms A. Watson Home Improvements..............81 Indulge Interiors............................................72 Beauty Beauty by Jude..............................................35 Heaven..............................................................33 Identity Hair & Beauty.................................35 Bedrooms Dream Kitchens & Bedrooms...................72 Easy Living......................................................47 Indulge Interiors............................................74 CCTV Telford CCTV & Automation.................... 68

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Electricians Buzz Electrical Contractor........................83 Del Corley Electrical Services...................83 S & M Electrical..............................................83 Estate Agents & Property Barker Healey..................................................21 Hamels Bushnell.............................................16 Julia Weston................................................... 20 Keepmoat..........................................................19 Lioncourt Homes............................................17 Nock Deighton.......................................... 14-15 Fascias & Guttering Telford Seamless Gutters...........................78 Farm Shop/Markets/Food Fayre Green Fields Farm Shop............................ 45

Carpet, Rugs & Floor Coverings All Floors n Rugs...........................................97 Oakengates Carpets....................................47

Fireplaces, Fires & Stoves Admaston Firecraft Centre........................75 ALC.....................................................................73 Grate Ideas..................................................... 99

Cars (Parts/Repairs/Servicing/MOT) N R C / N T C..................................................97 Priorslee Motor Service..............................29

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Funeral Directors L. Tranter & Sons...........................................65

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Kitchen Recipe

Take some... Traditional values and service Established in 2003, The Kitchen Depot is a family-owned and run business that remains true to our founding values of honesty, integrity and sheer professionalism. We take immense pride in our reputation for service and commitment to our customers, with more than half of our business coming from customer recommendations to their family and friends.

...add a dash of… Quality and Value

All of our kitchens are manufactured to an exceptionally high German specification, on site, in our own factory and by our own people. That way, we have total control over the product quality, the production timescales AND the manufacturing costs. With no middle-man – you buy direct and we are able to pass these time and cost savings directly onto our customers.

…then a big chunk of…

Ownership and Responsibility

Unusual in this insincere world, admittedly. But we mean it. We are totally committed to providing you with the best kitchen, at the best price, installed with the highest level of service and professionalism. And on the exceptionally rare occasion that something could have been done better – we hold our hands up – and put it right. Fast. No fuss. No hassle. No argument. Just sorted.

...a soupçon of…Harmony At The Kitchen Depot, we know that we are only as good as our people. They ARE The Kitchen Depot brand. That’s why we look after our staff every bit as well as we look after our customers. Because we know that happy workers, pulling together in harmony, make for happy customers.

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