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A New You for the New Year
10 Rise to the Challenge for Severn Hospice 12 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 14 Men Over 50 …Don’t Get Wrecked, Get Checked!
PROPERTY 16 Preparing Your House for Let
HOME INTERIORS 22 Invaluable Decorating Tips 24 Gadgets They'll Love 26 Declutter for the New Year
BEAUTY & FASHION 30 Beauty Resolutions 32 New Year, New Tech, New You 33 New Year, New You! 35 Valentine Gift Ideas
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The Foot Doctor
TREATMENTS FOR ALL KINDS OF FOOT PAINS AND PROBLEMS
After moving to Telford in 2010, in order to establish our Custom Orthotics Laboratory in Hortonwood, it did not take long for the phone to start ringing, with patients also asking if I still offered a clinical service. At the time, I was split in between working Harley Street/London Bridge and Telford.
Scanners and some of the best custom orthotics available (anywhere) today. When combined with well over a decade of specific experience, regular continued study and surgical colleagues on hand for advice – the approach is typically very effective. Each patient that is seen, I hold no other motive than to assist in achieving pain free movement and mobility. This empathetic and determined notion has led to a lot of goodwill in my office!
In what has felt like no time at all, I have increased the clinical service through “The Foot Doctor” name here in Telford. An average week will see referrals and patient visits from around the county and even further afield!
As of December 2016, I have refitted the clinic rooms with the latest patients treatment chairs and cabinetry for comfort and efficiency. I am often asked what I will treat. The simple answer is, if it is below the knee then I will be glad to help!
As an extended scope MSK Podiatrist, I specialize in injuries to the tendons, joints and ligaments of the lower limb. This includes the knee, achilles tendons and of course, dreaded heel pain.
From runners needing physical rehabilitation or ingrowing toenail surgically removed to hard working patients plagued with heel pain and children with flat feet. It is my expert area and helping you is something that I take seriously…… but in a very friendly and relaxed manner.
The main reason for successful treatment, is the combination of state of the art clinical equipment, such as Shockwave Therapy, Diagnostic Ultrasound, 3D Laser
Experts in Treating Foot and Heel Pain!
You have most likely sought assistance for your condition, but have struggled to find an enthusiastic expert to help! Passionate and eager to reduce and cure your lower limb, foot and ankle pain. I have the latest equipment to assist your problem, what is more, I specialize in all Foot, Ankle, Leg and Achilles problems.
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Transform Your Body
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Tucked away down Moorfield Lane in Newport, The Body Barn offers a totally unique training experience that caters for all age groups and fitness levels. Our training style is raw and functional and the classes and equipment we use, are a far cry from the normal gym class set up. Our facility is a completely bespoke outdoor studio, where It's not uncommon to find our members flipping tyres, swinging hammers, slamming ropes or pushing sleds.
Unlike a commercial gym at The Body Barn you are more than a number, we know all of our members by name. Over the last 4 years we have evolved drastically and built a loyal community of like minded individuals, who love to train and they in turn make the facility a non intimidating environment to come and train in. Our dedicated staff and existing members are always on hand to welcome and support any new joiners. Whilst we always aim to make our classes as fun as possible, we are very much a results based training company, so the sessions do push you to your limits, we pride ourselves on achieving radical body transformations for our clients that are unrivalled locally. Whether you attend our Women's only, Group PT or BOXFIT classes, the training sessions are always innovative and our programme design changes every 2 weeks . After a fantastic 2016 which included a full renovation of our facilities we are excited for an equally great 2017, as it sees the introduction of our new Kettle bell classes and as The Body Barn continues to grow into next year and beyond, we will continue to add even more variety of classes to our already packed timetable. If your bored of your existing training, or like many you are finding its currently not working, then we would love to hear from you, why not contact us on 01952 455541 or send an email to info@thebodybarn. co.uk to log your initial interest and book in for your complimentary trial session. We hope to see you down at The Body Barn soon!
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A New You It’s that time of year again; Christmas is over, all of December’s parties are a distant memory and now you’ve got to pay for that festive overindulgence by getting back on track and ready to start the new year the right way. That for most of us that means, heading to the gym, starting the diet we’ve been putting off and trying to cut-out those bad habits that we’ve been striving to break for what seems like forever. We all feel obliged to make some New Year’s resolutions in an attempt to make ourselves better, fitter and healthier, but keeping them beyond the end of January is easier said than
FOR THE NEW YEAR done - we know this from our experiences of last year… and the year before that. So, perhaps this year it’s time to do things a little differently. Here’s a few things to try:
Set Yourself Realistic Goals Lifestyle changes are far more attainable when they don’t disrupt your current lifestyle too much. So it’s best to start out small with your resolutions and gradually work them into your daily routine more and more as the weeks and months pass by. If you decided that you want to get fit, rather than resolve to hit the gym every single day, why not start out with twice a week? Attaining your goal week after week builds enthusiasm and gives you the motivation you need to make your resolution stick. The same goes for dieting: start by making small changes, that aren’t too noticeable at first - reduce your portion sizes, stop snacking on the wrong foods and limit junk and processed foods. As the weeks past by, you can introduce other changes, ultimately reaching your goal of loosing weight and improving your diet. This approach relieves the pressure that making resolutions puts on and makes them far more likely to be successful.
Share Your Ambitions Tell your friends and family about the goals you’ve set yourself, that way you’ll gain support when you need it. If you’re faltering they’ll be able to help you stick to your targets and when you succeed you’re goals they’ll be waiting to praise you.
Don’t Give Up There’s always going to be a time when you slip-up and break your resolution, but that doesn’t matter as long as you get back on track and become even more determined to reach your goal.
Treat Yourself Don’t forget that positive changes deserve rewards, so treat yourself. Just make sure that your reward doesn’t compromise the successful outcome of your resolution.
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Join Telford Hotel & Golf Resort Health Club & Receive £300 Worth of Vouchers We know life can get busy at times and even with the best of intentions things like your health and fitness programmer sometimes take a back seat. However, it’s a New Year and the perfect time to start focussing on YOU a little. • Swimming pool • Spa • 24 hour gym • Group exercise classes • Sauna • Steam Room • Spinning • FREE Wi-Fi • FREE Parking • Discounts throughout the resort • FREE Induction and Fitness Programme Join our friendly & sociable health club today & receive £300 worth of vouchers. PLUS… Enquire today & receive a FREE one day pass for two people! 01952 422 977 | telfordleisure@QHotels.co.uk Great Hay Drive, Sutton Heights, Shropshire TF7 4DT QHotels.co.uk/Join Terms and conditions apply and offer subject to availability. Voucher booklet is available when you join on a 12 month contract and pay an admin fee upon joining. Vouchers are subject to availability. For full terms and conditions speak to the health club team.
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Rise to the Challenge
FOR SEVERN HOSPICE
Severn Hospice is launching exciting new events for its supporters with a selection of adventure fundraising challenges for those that want to embark on an incredible journey whilst raising money for a vital cause. There is an opportunity for fundraisers to take on the adventure of a lifetime with Severn Hospice by choosing from a selection of new challenges including trekking the Inca Trail in Peru, white water rafting the Zambezi, cycling from London to Paris and summiting 24 peaks in just 24 hours in the Lake District. Mike Perry, Community Fundraising and Events Officer at Severn Hospice, said: “We want to inspire our fundraisers to take on the challenge of a lifetime and raise funds for our hospice. The money raised by these trips makes a big difference to our patients and their families whilst also giving our supporters the opportunity to take part in something spectacular.” Steph Hardman and her sister, Lesley Wright, took on the Great Wall of China to raise money for the hospice in 2015 and caught the adventure fundraising bug along the way.
Steph said: “My husband Jim was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in January 2013 and the care the hospice provided, not just for my husband but for our whole family, was incredible. My sister and I are taking on the Inca trail next year because of the care they gave my husband and the support they have continued to give us. “We made lifelong friends trekking the Great Wall of China and raised £5,500 for the hospice. We know taking on one of these challenges makes such a difference to the hospice and we hope lots of people will get involved. It’s a truly incredible experience.” To support Severn Hospice and take on an adventure of a lifetime challenge visit www.severnhospice.org.uk or email fundraising@severnhospice.org.uk. Alternatively call 01952 221351.
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Eating Disorders Eating disorders affect over 725,000 people in the UK and one in five of those most seriously affected die prematurely through suicide or physical consequences. That’s why it’s essential we’re all aware of the dangers of eating disorders and our susceptibility to them.
Forget the stereotypical teenage girl starving herself. There are several different eating disorders that can affect people of any age, gender or ethnicity.
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Often a combination of genetic, psychological, environmental, social and biological factors seems responsible, although the latest research indicates biology has a bigger influence than previously believed. Identified ‘risk factors’ are: • Suffering sexual or emotional abuse. • Experiencing criticism for weight, looks, body shape or eating habits. • Suffering bereavement. • Periods of intense stress (at home, school or work etc.). • Family history of addiction, depression or eating disorders. • Preoccupation with body shape. • External pressure to be thin from society or for a career/hobby, e.g. dancing, sports, modelling. • Underlying traits/mental health issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism or an obsessive personality. • Relationship issues.
Types of Eating Disorder Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia sufferers are preoccupied with keeping their weight as low as possible by excessive exercise and/or starving themselves.
Bulimia Bulimia sufferers alternate between binge eating and then purging (emptying their stomach by inducing vomiting or emptying their bowels by using laxatives). Bulimia is around two to three times more common than anorexia nervosa, and 90% of sufferers are female. It usually develops at around 18 or 19. Binge eating disorder (BED) BED sufferers feel compelled to eat large amounts of food very rapidly. It affects both sexes equally and usually develops between the ages of 30 and 40. Because it’s difficult to define binge eating, it’s hard to assess sufferer numbers, but it’s estimated to affect around 5% of adults. Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) Some people, particularly younger sufferers, may have some, but not all, of the symptoms of a specific eating disorder and will be given an EDNOS diagnosis.
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agreed criteria to diagnose eating disorders, normally using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or International Classification of Diseases (ICD). They will ask patients about their weight, self-image and relationship with food. But how do you know when someone needs to be referred for diagnosis? Warning Signs Often, people with an eating disorder will be in denial or try to hide their symptoms, but watch for them: • Skipping meals or claiming they’ve already eaten, or plan to eat when they’re out. • Only eating tiny or very low-calorie meals. • Believing they’re fat when they’re a healthy weight or underweight. • Repeatedly weighing themselves or studying themselves in the mirror. • Cooking large meals for others yet eating little themselves. • Refusing to eat in public or becoming stressed when they do. • Using ‘pro-anorexia’ websites. If you suspect you or someone else you know may be developing eating disorder, it’s important to get professional help immediately.
Treatment of Eating Disorders
Rapid treatment increases the chance of a full recovery and minimises the impact on the patient’s body, life, relationships, job or education. However, finding the right treatment can take some time. They may be suffering from more than one eating disorder, and symptoms may change while they’re recovering. A desire to overcome the condition and the support of those around them are vital. Their physical health will be monitored while the underlying causes of their disorder are treated. This may involve:
Around 1 in 250 women and 1 in 2,000 men will experience anorexia nervosa at some point. Although people usually develop the condition at around 16 or 17, it can occur as early as 7 years old. In younger children, it’s more prevalent in boys.
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• Using self-help manuals and books, possibly under the guidance of a healthcare professional. • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), aiming to change their thinking and in turn, their behaviour. • Interpersonal psychotherapy: a talking therapy that focuses on relationship issues. • Dietary counselling. • Psychodynamic therapy or cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), focusing on how their personality and life experiences influence their thoughts, relationships and behaviour. • Family therapy, focusing on how the eating disorder has affected them and their family. • Medication: often, antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used to treat bulimia or binge eating.
For more information and support:
Beat (Beat Eating Disorders) www.b-eat.co.uk/ For over-18s or those concerned about someone under 18: 0345 634 1414 help@b-eat.co.uk For under-18s: Youth Helpline 0345 634 7650 fyp@b-eat.co.uk
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Men Over 50 Men in the Telford area are being invited to attend a special event on 13th March 2017 from 6pm at Jubilee House, 74 High Street, Madeley, Telford TF7 5AH, where they will be able to get checked for prostate cancer free of charge. After discovering the heart-stopping facts about prostate cancer, Ironbridge Lions approached retired Consultant Urological Surgeon, Mr David Baxter-Smith, to help them stage the event which will be free to all men who attend. Tests will be provided by Mr Baxter-Smith, an authority on prostate cancer who has worked closely with Lions clubs across the country to make screening more widely available, and professional Phlebotomists will be on hand to take blood samples. Prostate cancer affects around 45,000 men in the UK every year. Of those, almost one third will die from the disease. In Shropshire alone, around 250 men are diagnosed annually with prostate cancer. Despite these frightening statistics there is no national screening programme for prostate cancer, which is why Ironbridge Lions, together with Ironbridge Rotary Club, are urging all local men in categories ‘at risk’ from the disease to attend the
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DON’T GET WRECKED, GET CHECKED! event and get checked by having a simple blood test. “It has been proven that early diagnosis of prostate cancer results in better outcomes,” says Lion John Marsh, “and that is why every man in an ‘at risk’ category should come along and get checked. The message is simple – ‘you can’t afford to be shy if you don’t want to die’.” The ‘at risk’ categories for prostate cancer are: • All men over 50 • All men over 40 with a history of the disease in their family • Any man over 45 from an African/West Indian ethnic group “Having talked to others about similar events staged around the country in recent years,” says Mr Marsh, “it is a fact that many men who had no prior symptoms were tested and found to have prostate cancer and as a result were able to receive treatment before it was too late.” Look out for the prostate cancer screening event that will take place later this year. For further information visit: www.facebook.com/ironlions or call 0845 833 9516.
NEWPORT CHIROPRACTIC www.newportchiropractic.co.uk Iain G. Smith, D.C., C.C., B.C.A.O. Doctor of Chiropractic Board Certified Craniopath Board Certified Atlas Orthogonal
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2 Bloomsbury Court, Donnington
Situated in this popular residential area of North Telford, the property is close to the district area of Oakengates with local amenities including medical centre, pharmacy, convenience stores, post office, Bank and railway station. The Asda superstore at Donnington is also nearby. Telford Town Centre is approximately 3 miles away with a range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities as well as Telford Central railway station. The property is conveniently situated for easy access to the A442, A5 and the M54. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, guest cloakroom and conservatory. Four bedrooms with en-suite to master and family bathroom. Outside to the front is a tarmac driveway leading to the garage and lawned garden to side with access to the rear garden. To the rear is a patio area leading to the lawn and enclosed with wooden fencing. Energy rating – D.
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Preparing Your House for Let So you have taken the decision to invest in a property and are getting ready to put it on the market for letting - what next? The way you furnish and prepare your house or flat can make a big difference in how quickly it gets snapped up by tenants. Dawn Clarke, head of property management and lettings at Nock Deighton, has more than 20 years’ experience of letting property, so she knows what works and what doesn’t. Here are her tips for making your investment the perfect rental property - both for your tenants and you as a landlord.
Floor coverings - we think it’s advisable to opt for neutralcoloured carpets throughout the property, apart from bathrooms the kitchen of course. Go for medium quality, hard-wearing carpets with stain resistance and underlay. Curtains/blinds - these are not an absolute deal-breaker, but we generally find that properties with blinds or curtains already fitted will let quicker. Appliances - a cooker is advisable, but no other appliances are required. Fixtures and fittings - to avoid tenants drilling holes in walls, it is advisable to provide
permanent, essential fixtures such as coat hooks, bathroom mirrors and cabinets, towel rails and toilet roll holders. Door stops - check where these might be needed and install if possible. Gardens - prepare ahead with a low-maintenance garden with somewhere to sit. If the property is suitable for a family then a lawned area is ideal - but it is also advisable to ensure there is somewhere for tenants to keep their lawn mower if there is no garage.
For FREE ‘Buy to Let’ advice Contact Dawn Clarke and see how we can help you today:
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For more tips and advice on letting property, give Dawn or one of her team a call on 01952 290163.
Roseberry, Allscott
£665,000 Ironbridge
A superbly spacious seven bedroom detached bungalow offering flexible living accommodation. Energy rating – E.
Imposing Grade II Listed four bedroom detached family home set in an elevated location with the historic Ironbridge Gorge.
A very attractive and unique Grade II listed 3 bedroom property with a wonderful garden offering a holiday let and/or tea garden potential.
A well presented four bedroom detached family home situated close to a range of local amenities. Energy rating – C.
25 Collett Way, Priorslee
£320,000 Benthall
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Coach House Cottage,
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A spacious four bedroom detached family home with conservatory and garage. Energy rating - C.
Telford 01952 292 300
69 Bower Yard,
£395,000 Ironbridge
£215,000 Muxton
A well presented two bedroom detached bungalow with conservatory and garage. Energy rating – D.
Newport 01952 570 222
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£335,000 Wellington
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A well presented three bedroom detached family home with parking and garden. Energy rating – B.
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Planning some changes to your home? Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy hints… Living rooms
• To help plan where to place your furniture, draw a scale plan of your room and cut out mini sofas, chairs and other furniture. Move them around until you find the right positions. Life-sized cardboard cut-outs can also be a great help. • The alcoves either side of a chimney breast are perfect for creating extra storage. A combination of cupboards at the bottom and shelving above works really well. • To let maximum light into the room, fit a pole or track that overhangs far enough each on side of the window to allow the curtains to be drawn right back. Bear in mind that very full, thick curtains need more ‘stack back’ space than light, thin ones.
DECORATING TIPS to redecorate every few years, keep the walls, floors and major items of furniture relatively neutral, just changing accessories, such as rugs, cushion covers, bean bags, blinds and lamp shades, as necessary. • Add interest to boring walls by covering them with blackboard paint, magnetic wallpaper, peg board, cork tiles, blown-up digital images, maps, flags or wall stickers. • A high-level bed is great for providing extra space beneath for study, play or storage. • Fit a dimmer switch so you can adjust the light level from bright for playing or reading to soft and calm at bedtime. • Storage is all-important. Felt tips and paint brushes can be kept in old baby-milk tins, or any other large, washed-up tin, as long as it doesn’t have sharp edges. Cover in an offcut of wallpaper for a unified look. For storing tiny Lego sets and the like, plastic takeaway boxes, ice cream tubs or shoe boxes are ideal.
• T alking of lighting, avoid using a central hanging pendant as your one and only light source if at all possible. Add in table lamps, floor lamps and – if you’re renovating – wall lamps for a more flexible and flattering ambience. • T he TV is, often, the focal point of a living room. But you don’t always want to look at a blank black screen, so consider ways to disguise it when not in use – especially if you socialise a lot in your living room. Can you adapt a piece of furniture, such as an armoire, so that it sits behind closed doors when necessary?
Kitchens
• Aim to have tall .cupboards at one end of your cupboard run, with the hob nearby and the maximum amount of worktop space between the hob and the sink. Add the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end. • If possible, make worktops deeper than usual at 700mm instead of 600mm – that 100mm is more useful as working space than floor space, and will better accommodate a large sink. • In an open-plan kitchen, choose the quietest appliances possible, and design it so that you can hide the washing up from the view of the dining table. • If you paint the inside of a wall cabinet door with blackboard paint, you’ll always have somewhere to write a shopping list. • Base cabinets on legs, or recessed plinths, make the room seem larger because you can see more floor.
Bedrooms
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• Plan storage with precision, and divide the interior of your wardrobe into full, half and three-quarter hanging space, fitting shelves, drawers and shoe racks as necessary. Look for clever storage gadgets such as tie racks, belt racks and pull-out trays.
Bathrooms
• Squeezed for space? Use the full height of the room and build fitted wardrobes right up to the ceiling, using the less accessible high-up space for storing things you don’t often need.
• W all-hung WCs and washbasins create the illusion of extra space.
• If you’re on a budget, invest more in the moving parts – taps, shower doors and bath screens – and save on a plain white suite, adding decorative appeal with tiles and attractive accessories.
• Add a blackout lining to your curtains, or choose wooden shutters for additional sound and draught-proofing, and security.
• Hide pipework under floorboards or behind false walls – not forgetting to include access panels where necessary. You can punch shallow shelves into the studwork to create useful storage niches.
• Swing-arm lights on either side of the bed are great for reading, and free up space on bedside tables.
• A single light above your washbasin mirror creates really unflattering shadows. Try to fit lights on both sides instead.
• A blanket box at the end of the bed is an ideal place to store spare bedding, also providing a handy seat.
• Design your shower so you can turn it on from outside, thus avoiding having to stand under a stream of cold water.
• Children’s rooms
• Chosen a cast iron bath? Check it will fit up the stairs…
• Kids’ tastes change rapidly as they grow up so, unless you want
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Gadgets They'll Love TECHNOLOGY TREATS FOR THE ONE YOU LOVE THIS VALENTINE'S Valentine’s Day has been with us for a long time: it was first associated with courtly love in the 14th century, and by the 18th century it had become very like the Valentine’s Day we celebrate today - lovers would share flowers, cards and confectionery to demonstrate their affection for each other. Today we still do much the same, although the cards are rarely handwritten and the flowers might be ordered online and delivered by a man in a van, but today’s lovers have another kind of gift to gladly give: gadgets! First things first: don’t make the mistake of buying a ‘pinkified’ version of a supposedly male thing, such as a pink power drill, for the person you love. Drills aren’t romantic no matter what colour they happen to be, or how keen on DIY your partner is. And if you’re thinking of buying your partner a wearable device such as a Fitbit fitness tracker, you need to be 100% sure the message you’re sending isn’t going to be interpreted as “you’re lazy!” or even worse, “you’re too fat!” The best Valentine’s Day gifts are things you can share, such as the excellent Polaroid ZIP mobile printer. At £99 it isn’t cheap, but what it delivers is priceless: old-school Polaroids from your cutting-edge camera phone. There’s something magical about the prints that today’s selfies don’t quite deliver, and it’s a fun way to record your Valentine’s Day celebrations. If your partner is the techy type already, there’s a good chance that he or she already has the technology they want - and that’s an opportunity for you, because there are all kinds of accessories for their most commonly used items, including gorgeous leather cases for phones and tablets, luxury bands for smartwatches and all kinds of cases and protectors. Just watch out if you’re buying leather, as many cheaper accessories use ‘bonded leather’, which is more like vinyl. Real leather looks, smells and ages better than man-made bonded leather does. There are plenty of electronic accessories too. If your loved one is a music fan, the headphones that came with his or her phone probably aren’t up to much - so even a relatively inexpensive pair of headphones can deliver a massive upgrade to the sound quality. Just watch out if your partner has an iPhone 7, as that doesn’t have a headphone socket; it does come with an adapter but the best option is to buy headphones that connect to its Lightning socket instead of a traditional headphone socket. That way if the adapter gets lost, which it will, the music doesn’t have to stop. Another good option for music fans is a Bluetooth speaker, which can take music from any source - iPad, laptop or phone - and play it back for hours between recharges. There’s a dizzying range to choose from, including the superb Denon Envaya Mini (£99), which sounds better than speakers twice the price, and the Sumvision Psyc Monic (£38), which delivers incredible bass response. And if your partner’s something of a water baby, the £9.99 SoundBot HD speaker is designed to work in the shower. It even has hands-free calling via your phone, which strikes us as a really terrible idea, but with a range of 33 feet it means enjoying music without having to worry about expensive electronic devices getting soaked. Who knows, Images top to bottom: Booqpad iPad case; Apple Watch you might even get away with buying the pink one. band from eBay; Denon Envaya Mini portable speaker; SoundBot HD shower speaker
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HOME INTERIORS
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80TH BIRTHDAY 2016 has seen Ladies Circle celebrate their 80th Birthday with a lot of celebration! Ladies circle is part of the International Roundtable family of clubs which has a club for every adult and is aimed at women aged 18 to 45 it is about fun, friends, socialising, fundraising and so much more!
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Declutter
FOR THE NEW YEAR
What could be a better New Year’s resolution for your home than to eliminate mess, create space and generally have a good sort out? When the festive fun comes to an end, the presents are all opened and the Christmas pudding finally finished, it’s time to take a breath and assess just how much mess and clobber has built up in your home over the past year. If the answer is too much, then it’s time to declutter your stuff and sort your storage, so that your home will be mess-free and super-stylish in time for 2017. First, grab some rubbish bags and a few boxes or baskets. Work methodically through each room (it’s boring, but necessary – try doing just half an hour a day for a couple of weeks) and sort out obvious rubbish, things that can go to a local charity shop, items that could be sold second-hand, anything that needs mending, little-used things that can be put away in the garage or loft, and genuinely great stuff that you want to keep. Try to get rid of as much as possible (let’s face it: we all have too much stuff), only holding onto things that you really need and/or love. With what’s left, it’s now time to work out where it will go. Often, our most persistent clutter arises from the fact that we haven’t designated spaces where things can easily be put, so stuff just ends up lying around. Label your storage if necessary, and make sure the whole family knows what’s meant to go where. You’ll already have created extra storage space by having such a good clear-out; if you still need more, look for all the areas where you could fit additional storage, whether built-in or free-standing: from backs of doors to under the stairs, tops of wardrobes to under the bed. Think racks, hooks and shelves as well as conventional cabinets and chests of drawers and, where possible, ensure they co-ordinate with existing furniture, enhancing your home’s style and even adding a soupcon of ontrend glamour. You may also wish to have a rethink about the location of some conventional storage spaces. If, for example, toys are always in the living room rather than in the children’s
Mazeballs bed, £625, Loaf: 0845 468 0698; www.loaf.com bedrooms, how about adding a toy storage unit somewhere handy, rather than having to tidy them away upstairs every day? There are a few rules of storage that might be helpful. Obvious, perhaps, but worth bearing in mind all the same. First, store like with like (it may take a while to go through the house and organise this, but it really is worth the effort for the ease of finding things later on). Never say: ‘I’ve got this box, what shall I put in it?’ Instead, match the size and shape of the container to what’s being kept inside (in other words, find small, lidded boxes for things like Lego and big squishy baskets for teddy bears). Store as much as possible near to where it’s most needed, but don’t store frequently used items below knee level or above shoulder height, especially if they’re heavy. Avoid storing things on surfaces such as tables or desks – they’re where you want to put things while you’re organising them, not keep them there afterwards. And allow yourself room to expand – but only within reason. If you have allowed extra space, and then filled it… it’s time to start all over again. Easy ways to banish clutter • Write a list of where you want to declutter. Start with the hardest or the easiest – the important thing is that you now know what you need to do. • Have an intensive declutter workout and spend just five minutes clearing as much as you can in one area. You’ll be amazed at the difference you can make. Repeat as often as you can. • Not sure which clothes to get rid of? Hang them all with the hooks facing one way. Every time you wear something, rehang it with the hook facing the opposite way. After, say, six months, you can easily assess which items you never wear. You could try the same idea in the kitchen (turn the handles of your mugs in one direction, put glasses upside down, and so on), the playroom, the living room… • Make it a family competition. Who will be the fastest to find three things to throw away, three things to give away and three things to tidy away? Offer prizes as necessary. • If what you need is some emergency decluttering, there’s no shame in popping everything into a big box and hiding it somewhere until you have time to go through it properly.
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Simple Ways to Update Your Look
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Fancy trying-out a brand-new look this New Year? Then make sure you check out our simple guide to up-dating your wardrobe, before you hit the shops.
Try a Day Dress Many of us stick to the same look day in day
Swap Flats for Heels It’s easy to just opt for comfort when it comes to your footwear, but swapping flats in favour of heels can make a massive difference to the way you look – and feel. Not only do heels add a glamor to your outfit – whether it’s casual or formal – they also add inches to your height, elongate your legs and make you look slimmer. And, you don’t have to opt for really high heels - even a small heel makes a big difference. Just don’t forget to leave a pair of flats in your car!
out. So, if you find yourself reaching for the same old jeans and jumper, why not try a day dress instead? Whatever the occasion, a day dress makes the perfect look. Easily dressed up for work or down for the weekend, it’s a great alternative to trousers.
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Update Your Look with Accessories Those wardrobe staples can easily be brought bang-up-to-date with some new accessories. A trendy scarf, handbag and jewellery can transform any outfit to provide you with a fashionable new look. Whatever you wear, make sure that you look and feel fabulous this New Year.
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Beauty Resolutions It seems you can barely pick up a magazine without reading about another new skincare ‘miracle worker’, from skin softeners and beauty essences, to micellar water. Most of these are ‘nice to haves’ rather than essentials. If you are looking to up your skin care regime though, I’d recommend adding a serum. They’re more concentrated than a moisturiser, and designed to target specific concerns, from fine lines to blemishes. French brand Ekia’s Sérum Fermeté – Highly Active Firming Serum, is designed to tighten and lift skin. The ‘magic ingredient’, a tree extract called dragon’s blood sap, is said to help firm skin, smooth fine lines, increase moisture and aid skin renewal. My skin certainly felt tighter and more hydrated after using the serum. £48.99 from www.hollandandbarrett.com. It’s easy to get stuck in a perfume rut. Rather than play it safe with your favourite scent, why not head to a local perfume shop and try a few new ones? Ideally, spritz a perfume on a card first. If you like the scent immediately, and still do after half an hour, then try it directly on your skin. Fragrance is designed to change over time, so don’t just spray, sniff and buy. Give it time to show you what it’s made of. Van Cleef & Arpels So First (from £32) is a nice one to try. Light, fresh and feminine, it’s bursting with floral notes, such as freesia and frangipani, with a warm base of vanilla and sandalwood. Many of us are guilty of splashing out on top of the range hair straighteners and styling products, then throwing whatever shampoo and conditioner is on offer in our basket. My top hair care recommendation is to go for a gentler, decent shampoo and conditioner. Personally, I avoid any that contain sodium lauryl sulphate, as I find it leaves my hair dry and brittle.
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New Year, New Tech, New You THE GADGETS THAT CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR NEW YEAR GOALS It’s that time of year again: gym owners rub their hands together in glee as the entire world makes New Year resolutions to sort out their health, their fitness or their looks. But while many of those gym memberships will turn out to be expensive mistakes as the initial fervour fades, a few well-chosen gadgets could keep you on the right track all year round. Health and fitness tracking is huge in technology right now, largely because it’s still a relatively untapped market: even the best-known fitness-tracking smartwatch, the Apple Watch, has only sold a few million units. That means there are plenty of firms hoping to win over everyone from casual dieters to mountain explorers. For the latter category, outdoor watches such as the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch are built to military specifications for toughness and deliver accurate GPS, as well as recording your hikes and climbs. If that sounds like overkill, and for most of us it probably is, the £170 Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is one of the best all-round fitness trackers for monitoring your heart rate, recording your activity and tracking GPS. It’s pretty, too - and the Misfit Ray is prettier still, resembling a bracelet rather than a watch. It’s half the price of the Garmin and offers good all-round fitness-tracking features. Over 2017 we’ll see a lot more wearable trackers, many of them odd: fancy a Welt, a sensor-enabled belt that tracks your steps for as long as you keep your trousers on? If you’re more concerned about what you’re putting into your body than what you’re sweating out, smartphone apps offer all kinds of diet and lifestyle tracking - and increasingly those apps tie in with platforms such as Apple Health, WiThings’ HealthMate, Microsoft Health, Jawbone UP and many more. Platforms are designed to enable data sharing from multiple trackers, so for example Apple’s Health app can get data not just from the iPhone it’s on but also from the Apple Watch, from wireless scales and from a wide range of wired and wireless health-monitoring devices. If you haven’t already committed to a particular health-tracking platform, it’s a very good idea to check out sites such as Wareable.com to find out the latest news and rumours about the different manufacturers. For example, at the time of writing Microsoft has announced the end of its Microsoft Band tracking device, so if you buy one now you might not be able to get a repair for it or a replacement one if it breaks. It also means that if you want to upgrade from a Band 2, there won’t be a Band 3 to fulfil your wishes. Gadgets don’t just help you when you’re exercising or watching what you eat. They can help you when you’re asleep too. Many wearable devices such as the Fitbit Blaze and Surge, Fossil Marshal, Pebble Time and Apple Watch (via third-party apps) can monitor your sleep, gathering data to help you identify the triggers of a poor night’s sleep and the best times to set the alarm for, and the best times to head up the wooden hill to Bedfordshire. The data recorded does vary from device to device and some are more practical than others - wearing a smartwatch in bed all night means you’ll have to charge it in the morning - but the insights can be useful.
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BEAUTY & FASHION
New Year, New You!
Has the Christmas Festivities left its mark on your complexion? Dull, lifeless skin? Fine lines? Wrinkles? Let 2017 be the year you re-capture your healthy, youthful complexion!
Erase years from your face safely, painlessly and without Botox and surgery with facial rejuvenation acupuncture at SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Clinic. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is often referred to as an acupuncture ‘facelift’. However, it is more than a cosmetic procedure, it is in fact a rejuvenation and revitalization process designed to help the whole body look and feel younger. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture involves the insertion of hair thin needles into specific areas of the face & body along meridians of energy called Qi (pronounced chee). This manipulation of the movement of energy in turn stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
What are the effects?
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture has been reported to potentially erase as many as 5-15 years from the face. Fine lines may be eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished. Bags under the eyes can be reduced, jowls firmed, puffiness eliminated, lifting of droopy eyelids or double chins minimised. Other results include moisturizing of the skin with increased local circulation of blood and lymph to the face, increased collagen production, muscle tone, tightening of pores, brightening of the eyes, improving hormonal balance to help acne & menopausal symptoms. All in
all bringing out the innate beauty and radiance of the individual. A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. These effects included improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles, levelling of wrinkles, a ruddier complexion and overall rejuvenation, not confined to the face.
What is the course of treatment?
Generally it consists of 12 treatment sessions. Each person responds differently depending on their condition and lifestyle prior to treatment. The effects become more noticeable and lasting on or about the seventh session. Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results of 5 -10 years. Facial acupuncture is an excellent alternative to Botox and Cosmetic surgery. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a subtle rejuvenation that can take years off one’s face safely and naturally whilst improving overall health. For more information email admin@shropshirephysio.co.uk or speak to Steve Briggs on 01952 462330
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The treatment offers: • Rejuvenation and revitalisation designed to help the whole body • Involves the insertion of fine needles into the face hands ears and legs • Stimulates the production of collagen • Erase as many as 5-15 years off your face • Fine lines eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished • Bags under the eyes reduced Jowls firmed • Lifting of droopy eye lids or double chins minimised • Acne and hormonal balance
ERASE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE WITHOUT SURGERY
For more information please go to www.shropshirephysio.co.uk and click on the Facial rejuvenation acupuncture or email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk You can speak with Steve Briggs on 01952 462330
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Love is in the Air
Valentine’s Gifts for Him and Her Make valentine’s day extra special this year by showing that special someone just how much you love them with a gift they’ll adore. Whatever your budget, you’re sure to find the perfect gift in our guide.
Sony Wireless Headphones £259. Very
Watch £180. Armani Exchange at Littlewoods Hugo Boss 'Boss' Fragrance 100ml £54. The Fragrance Shop
Boxer Shorts £15. Topman
Wallet £25. White Stuff
Elephant - see in store or online for prices. Paperchase Mug - see in store or online for prices. Paperchase
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'Love' Photo Frame £8. Wilko
Watch £35. Lipsy
Bra £30. & Brief £14 Boux Avenue
'Chocolates £39. Hotel Chocolat
18kt Yellow Gold and Pear Necklace £995. Links London
'You're Pawsome' Dog £12. Sainsburys
'Jimmy Choo for Women 40ml Eau de Parfum £34.99. Argos
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Restaurant Review
FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE
The Fox
Pave Lane, Chetwynd Aston, Newport TF10 9LQ
T: 01952 815940
The Fox is located in the quiet hamlet of Chetwynd Aston in Newport. It is a grand Edwardian-style pub set in beautiful rural surroundings. The Fox is full of character features and has many different dining areas of different sizes and shapes that surround the large central bar. Having recently undergone a refurbishment inside and out the pub is looking extremely vibrant and fresh. Inside the subtle changes to colours and textures run throughout and include a New England style wooden pitched roof. The vaulted ceiling in the large dining room really stands out with the new colour scheme, this room is stunning and leads straight out onto the outdoor dining area with amazing views, which is particularly popular in the summer months for al-fresco dining. The interior still has that country house feel that has always made The Fox feel inviting and relaxed.
the pub where there is always a welcoming atmosphere, with plenty of bar stools its a great place to relax if you just want to pop in for a drink, you can even order a few nibbles to enjoy with your drink or while you wait for a table. For starters Nik chose the Pheasant, Rabbit and Prune Faggot and I ordered the Baked Goat's Cheese in Walnut Crust. Nik's handmade game faggot was very substantial, the game meats had a rich deep flavour that worked well with a hint of sweetness from the prunes and the smooth celeriac purée complimented the big flavours from the faggot and the light wild mushroom gravy perfectly. My goats cheese was soft and warm with a lovely fine crunch from the crushed walnuts, it was served with pickled cranberries which added a slight tartness to the dish and a crunchy apple salad, overall a great dish which I would definitely order again.
The exterior has also undergone a change of colour with a coat of cool grey and surrounding woodwork highlighted in slate blue.
Our main courses took a little longer to decide on as there were so many dishes we were tempted by, Nik finally opted for the Venison, Rabbit and Pheasant Suet Pudding and I selected the Warm Crispy Beef Salad.
Back inside the always well stocked bar has even more to offer with an extended gin selection, now offering around 80 different bottles to choose from! If gin isn’t your thing there’s also a huge selection of about 100 whiskeys and 40 rums to work your way through, as well as a mixed selection of ales and a vast array of wines. The bar is located in the centre of
Nik's suet pudding was a good hearty dish, he said it was wonderfully rich and the moist suet pie case was packed full of delicious game meats and tasty gravy. It was served with a generous helping of buttered greens, sweet carrots and parsnips. Nik said it was outstanding and probably one of his favourite dishes he’d eaten.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT My salad looked amazing when it arrived, it was so colourful and a generous portion. I have to say it did taste as good as it looked, there were so many different textures and flavours so every bite was different, there were warm strips of crispy fried beef in a very light batter, slices of peppers, thin curls of carrot, red onions, spicy toasted cashew nuts, oriental leaves, crispy thin slices of crunchy fried lotus root and much more - all topped with a delicious sweet chilli sauce. We were both rather full after our mains but thought we could manage to squeeze in a dessert, there were a good range of tempting dishes to choose from. Crème Brûlée was Nik's choice and I had the Mulled Cranberry Frangipane Tart. Nik's Crème Brûlée had a thin caramelised sugar topping that cracked satisfyingly to reveal the cool creamy custard beneath. It was served with homemade shortbread and fresh Strawberries. My tart was served with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream and a heap of mulled cranberries, this was a fantastic end to my meal, the warm tart was deliciously moist with a slightly crispy pastry base and topped with crunchy almonds, the juicy cranberries added lots of flavour. The staff were friendly, polite and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The menu changes around every 6 weeks
with new dishes added alongside the regular favourites. There is also a Sunday lunch menu with a selection of roasts. At lunchtimes as well as the main menu you can also chose from a tempting range of sandwiches or some light bites dishes. Children are welcome and there are a selection of children's meals on the menu. There is even a selection of classic games available to keep your little ones entertained. Dogs are allowed in the front bar and you will even find a jar of dog biscuits to reward your loyal companion. On the table of magazines and newspapers you will find a basket of reading glasses which you are welcome to lend if you have forgotten yours. It seems they really have thought of everything, great attention to detail. Once every couple of months the staff at The Fox head off on a walk into the country, you are welcome to join them, this usually happens on a Saturday around 9am but before you head off on your 5 mile walk relax with a coffee and bacon butty, on the house! Check facebook for the next date. The Fox has always been consistent with the high quality of food that they serve and there is always a welcoming and lively atmosphere here - pop in and see for yourself!
Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel
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Books
A FRESH START The start of a new year is often the time when we take a critical look at our lives and think about making some changes. Whether you want to take up a new hobby or start your own business, this month’s books are for you…
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A Simple, Effective Way to Banish Clutter Forever – Marie Kondo
The Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style – Wendy Gardiner
If you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of ‘stuff’, this book might help. Kondo encourages us to only keep those possessions that ‘spark joy’. There is some waffle in places, but stick with it. There are some great tips and tricks. Most importantly, Kondo helps the reader to think about the emotions connected to items, and the kind of life they could have if they lived in a simpler, less cluttered space.
Those looking to indulge their creative side in 2017 could find plenty to tempt them here. The companion book to the fourth series of the BBC2 show The Great British Sewing Bee, the book offers advice on everything from choosing fabric to altering designs. There are also more than 25 patterns included with the book, with projects ranging from a Babygro to a cocktail dress. Aimed at all abilities, this could well prove to be indispensable for new and experienced sewers alike.
The Idea in You: How to Find It, Build It, and Change Your Life – Martin Amor and Alex Pellew
Bloom: Navigating Life and Style – Estée Lalonde
If you’re fed up with the daily grind and thinking of starting your own business, this book could give you the kick start you need. It’s packed with advice and encouragement for turning ‘your daydream into dynamite’. There are case studies, exercises, and useful resources, along with plenty of practical information. And, unlike many other books in this genre, it’s also actually enjoyable to read.
The Girl in the Garden – Melanie Wallace A single teenage mum, a grieving widow, a photographer, a recluse, a man trying to do what’s right. Characters with very different outlooks and lives, but their stories are all entwined. And their flaws, hopes and buried dreams are all too identifiable. They all need to allow themselves to heal and trust if they’re to take those first tentative steps towards a better life.
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Beauty and lifestyle vlogger Lalonde has gained a legion of fans, and much critical acclaim, for her daily musings on style, beauty, food and life in general. In Bloom, Lalonde talks about the highs and lows of her life, including overcoming depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. A beautifully designed book for dipping in and out of when you need a bit of inspiration.
Making It Up As I Go Along – Marian Keyes In this collection of essays, Keyes gives us a hilarious insight into her daily life and thoughts. While it’s laugh-aloud funny, there’s also a good dose of reflection. Keyes isn’t afraid to poke fun at herself and reveal her own vulnerability. By doing so, she reminds us that often we’re our own worst critics and sometimes we need to just go easy on ourselves.
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Parenting
Tips and tricks to make your life easier, from washable nail polish to a booster seat that can fit in a school bag. Monday morning panics 8-8.30am is often a rather stressful period in my house. Arguments over brushing teeth (my son) compete with tears over forgotten homework (my daughter). One thing I do have sorted is making it easy for them to find their uniform so they can get dressed. I use a rubber band to attach two clothes hangers together, one of which is the type with clips. Pants get hung from one clip, tights or socks from the other, and the rest of the uniform goes on the other hanger. Simple. My next mission is to teach them to put their PJs under their pillow, rather than dumping them on the floor. We’ve been working on that one for a while now, with no luck. Hair brushing is a source of tantrums the world over. The Wet Brush may save a fair few tears (theirs and yours). It’s the best detangling brush I’ve found yet and can be used on wet or dry hair. £11.99 from www.lookfantastic. com. Kids love nail polish. Schools don’t love it quite so much. If (like me) you’re hopeless at remembering to remove your child’s nail varnish on a Sunday evening, you might want to try Nailmatic Kids Nail Polish. Not only is it toxinfree and available in several child-friendly shades, but it can be washed off with warm soapy water. Powderpink glitter is a favourite in my house, although my son prefers Rio Green. £6.95, www.cuckooland.com.
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TIME AND SANITY SAVERS
Days out From emergency wees in the park to dropped dummies, children just attract germs. Hand sanitising gels are handy but not always that child-friendly. Aquaint, on the other hand, is 100% natural and formulated without strong chemicals, preservatives or alcohol. It kills 99.9% of bacteria, but is completely safe, so can be used on everything from hands to drinks bottles. £2.49 - £4.99 from Boots, Mothercare and other retailers. Children seem to have an innate ability to lose things. If you can’t be bothered to spend hours sewing on name tags, try Tinyme labels. They’re printed with your child’s name and a design of your choice. The Essentials Pack (from £24) comes with more than 200 labels, including iron-on labels for clothes, and different sized stickers for shoes, pencil cases and so on. They’re designed to stay on through washing, tumble drying and general day-to-day use. Tinyme also make personalised bags, books, drinks bottles and a ton of other items, handy if your child is particularly prone to misplacing their possessions.
Play dates After-school playdates are great at keeping the kids out of your hair, but it’s all too easy to forget to swap car seats with the other parents. The new Mifold (pictured above) can help to make sure you’re never again caught out with three kids and only two booster seats. Unlike traditional booster seats, Mifold adjusts the seatbelt to fit the child, rather than raising the child up to fit the belt. That means it’s far smaller than a car seat; small enough to keep in a glove box or even your child’s school bag. It can be adjusted to fit children aged from around four to 12, and it meets the highest legal standards for child restraint systems. £49.95 from John Lewis.
by Kate Duggan
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Norwood House
In and Around
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Pave Lane, Newport, Shropshire TF10 9LQ
Available Wed, Thu & Fri (6-9pm)
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Recipe
RASPBERRY & VANILLA PANNA COTTA
These delightful creamy desserts make the perfect Valentine treat!
Ready in 1 hour plus chilling overnight Serves 4
INGREDIENTS: • 75g fresh raspberries, pureed • 1 sheet leaf gelatine PANNA COTTA • 600ml double cream • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 2 pared strips lemon rind • 50g caster sugar • 2 sheets leaf gelatine • Few drops pink food colouring TO SERVE
• 2 ready-made chocolate brownies, halved horizontally • Fresh raspberries
1.
.To make the raspberry jelly hearts, line a small 6cm square
dish with cling film. Soak the gelatine in a shallow dish of cold water for 2-3 minutes. Heat the raspberry puree in a small pan with 1 tbsp water. Remove the gelatine leaf from the water and stir into the hot puree until dissolved. Pour into the lined dish and leave to cool, then chill in the fridge until set.
2. When the jelly is set, use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to stamp out 4 heart shapes and place each one in the base of a small heart shaped ramekin dish (each about 150ml capacity). 3. To make the panna cotta, place the cream, vanilla extract, lemon rind and caster sugar in a pan and bring slowly to the boil. Remove from the heat. 4. Meanwhile, soak the gelatine leaves as in step 1. Remove from the water and stir into the hot cream until completely dissolved. Leave to cool for 30 minutes. Remove the strips of lemon rind and divide the mixture between two bowls. Stir a few drops of pink food colouring into one bowl. Spoon the two mixtures into the ramekins, to give two with colouring and two without. Chill for 6 hours or overnight until set. 5. To serve, cut and trim the halved brownies to make four heart shapes the same size as the ramekins. Dip each ramekin into a bowl of hot water for a few seconds to release the panna cotta then turn each one out onto a heart-shaped brownie. Decorate with fresh raspberries.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
New Year NEW Green Fields
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Ferrari
CALIFORNIA T HANDLING SPECIALE
Meet the California T HS – the tweaked version of the manufacturer’s folding hard-top family Ferrari. With two seats in the back for small children and a V8 turbo-charged lump up front, this is the convertible Italian supercar for those that need to carry more than one significant other. New for the Handling Speciale model are some stiffer springs, louder exhaust and some ever-so-subtle design tweaks – for which you’ll be charged £5,568 to add to an ever-expanding list of options. Looks and image
The California is aimed at a certain type of buyer and as such it has the ability to disappoint behind the wheel, unless you drive it in context. This is a GT car designed for comfort, looks and kerb appeal above driving entertainment, unlike its thoroughbred 488 stablemate. That means it’s more comfortable than exciting to drive. Even with the louder exhaust system on this HS model, on the road we found it just a little too quiet. In fact, we found the California lacked a lot of the excitement you’d expect to find in a Ferrari – despite its impressive performance credentials it just didn’t feel as involving as we’d hoped. That said, it was certainly a comfortable companion over distance and never failed to draw a crowd whenever we parked it up. The quality of its build is without question too – perfectly demonstrated with a wonderfully dramatic roof mechanism.
Space and practicality
OK, so a Ferrari isn’t going to win any accessibility awards like a Citroen Berlingo might, however this is a sports car and comes with sports car compromises. Put the front seats back to anything less than a knee crushing position and you lose all rear legroom – which means even carrying a five-year-old requires the front seat passengers to perform some gymnastics for the journey. The boot is pretty cramped too. If you don’t want to use the roof, you get a little more space, but if you do then you’ll be restricted to two small bags at best. Weekly shopper, this isn’t.
Behind the wheel
For long distance motorway journeys, the California T HS is a comfortable companion. The 552bhp turbo-charged V8 has impressive breadth to its power delivery and although the feeling of acceleration is somewhat numbed in the cabin, it can hit 60mph in just 3.6 seconds. Sadly, the turbo engine loses some of the charms of a normally aspirated unit – it may offer
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improved performance, but lacks some of the aural pleasure you expect from a Ferrari. Those stiffer springs and louder exhaust come into play when you select the ‘Sport’ setting on the Manettino switch on the steering wheel. Hit the bumpy road button on the steering wheel too, and you’ll be rewarded with a compliant ride that’s just about perfect for our rutted roads. A parking camera makes backing the Ferrari into spaces a pretty simple affair and despite its sports car credentials the visibility isn’t too bad either.
Value for money
The California T Handling Speciale costs £155,244 – pitching it against the Audi R8 Spyder and Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. But that base price soon increases once you start ticking some options boxes. Two tone exterior (£4,320), carbon fibre dash inserts (£3,744), Scuderia Ferrari side shields (£1,056) and front and rear parking cameras (£4,032) are just a few of the options that can soon add up. In fact, our test car had no less than 29 options added – including titanium wheel bolts at £1,810 – which pushed the purchase price up to a staggering £215,011. That’s a whopping £59,767 on extras. One well worth adding, though, is Apple CarPlay (£2,400) which makes the infotainment system far more usable. Ferrari’s standard system isn’t a match for the likes of Audi or Porsche, so the addition of Apple’s integrated software is well worth selecting.
Who would buy one?
California buyers are family men or women who need the occasional flexibility of carrying more than one passenger. OK, so that might mean compromising on space for everyone, but at least the option is there should they need it.
Verdict
It’s hard not to be a little disappointed by the driving thrills the California fails to serve up, though what that’s down to is difficult to pinpoint. The turbo-charged engine isn’t as evocative as it could be: the sound certainly lacks the excitement of a Ferrari, that’s for sure. It’s not as emotive to drive either – more functional long-distance GT than out and out sports car. However, for families that need flexible space, want the style of a convertible but with the added refinement of a folding hard top, and for whom anything less than a Ferrari badge simply won’t do, the California will hit the spot. Throw in the fact the Handling Speciale pack looks like a bargain when compared to the other options on the list and buyers would be simply foolish not to opt for the HS option when signing the order form.
by James Baggott
MOTORS & LEISURE
Time to think smart...
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Super Size America
James Baggott takes a look behind the scenes of America’s motor show in the Sunshine State For a land known for its love of excess, the LA motor show is a relatively bijou affair. Small, compact and easy to get around, it’s the polar opposite of the city that hosts it. It makes little sense launching cars in a metropolis that’s smothered in a layer of smog, crammed with traffic and needs more cars like the ozone layer needs a bigger hole in it, but America being America does it anyway. Unlike the vast, monolithic motoring expos of Frankfurt and Paris, LA does things in bite-sized chunks (unlike its burgers). The stands are more compact, the press corps less stressed and fewer in numbers, and the new car launches less frequent. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t big news out there in the States – some manufacturers, especially those with a presence on this side of the pond, or with aspirations to have one, take the event pretty seriously. Alfa Romeo is one such ambitious car maker. The Italian firm showcased its new Stelvio SUV with a launch in a tent outside the main halls. It was so packed, the overzealous American fire regulations meant most journalists couldn’t even get in. Fortunately, this rival to the Porsche Macan and Jaguar F-Pace was quickly moved to the Alfa stand where we got a proper look. Rumours suggest it will arrive in the UK late in 2017 with a diesel engine first, with a bi-turbo 2.9-litre V6 packing 503bhp following soon after. The spicy version will have four-wheel drive, the diesel making do with power via the rear wheels. Some Italian flair in a sector not known for it will be most welcome. Elsewhere, the Germans gave the clearest signs yet that another recession was imminent with the unveiling of the why-do-we-need-it Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet. Just 300 of the 621bhp monsters will be produced and, although pricing is
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yet to be released, don’t expect much change from £200,000. Mazda used the eve of the first press day to take the wraps off its new CX-5. At an event peppered with nonsense car design gobbledygook, and interspersed with pictures of cheetahs and chopsticks that were being used to demonstrate Mazda’s new design direction, the manufacturer showed off a rather smart looking SUV. It’s the best-selling model in Europe for the firm and its new nose, which has more than a hint of Jaguar F-Pace about it, points to the future look for all Mazdas. It also comes in a new red, which is redder than the last red. Understood? Good. Jaguar was another manufacturer that had decided to grab some early motoring show headlines, revealing its futuristic electric I-Pace to the world in its own unique style two full days before the event opened. Using virtual reality headsets it simultaneously launched the car in LA and London, with car designer Ian Callum showing off the firm’s first foray into electric vehicles (EVs). LA was an apt showcase for a model that will sell 50 per cent of its volume in the States, and with a range of 310 miles on a single charge chances are those buyers will be queuing up to get hold of one when it goes into production next year. Finally a Tesla rival from Britain? We hope so. Other notable launches included a world premiere for the largest of all Minis, the Countryman, and the new Volkswagen e-Golf with a range of 186 miles on a charge - up 50 per cent on its predecessor. However, it was the real Americana that caught our eye in the subterranean halls under the main event. Dubbed ‘the garage’, they contained a host of modified motors that were a welcome relief from the corporate frontage of the manufacturer stands upstairs. Modified Ferraris, Gulfliveried Fords and big-wheeled classics were among the delights hidden away below the show’s huge halls. Just like the city then, proving if you scratch beneath the surface a little you’ll find the real treats.
by James Baggott
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Possibly the Most Exciting Present
MONEY CAN BUY
If you ever wanted to learn to fly but thought it too expensive then think again. Learning to fly an air-craft is an ambition of many people but sadly the cost of owning and maintaining a powered aircraft, let alone the price of training, is often enough to stop you even starting. Flying gliders is the least costly way to learn to fly fixed wing aircraft and all experience counts towards a national private pilot license. It is also the greenest and one of the most fun ways of learning to fly, and is suitable for all ages from 14 upwards, male or female. Midland Gliding Club welcomes members from 12 years with no upper age limit, male and female. Junior members can fly solo from the age of 14 and get almost everything half price, so it is also a fantastic start to a career in aviation. At Midland Gliding Club on the Longmynd you also have the advantage of flying over some of the most beautiful landscape in the UK. Midland Gliding Club has been training pilots since 1934 and is affiliated to the British Gliding Association. It is a competitive sport as well as a recreational pastime, with pilots from the club competing at junior, local, regional, national and international levels around courses not unlike sailing. The Midland Gliding Club also has a great café open to the public, from which you can enjoy fantastic views far into Wales. We also encourage walkers, mountain-bikers and other recreational hill users passing by to come in for a bite to eat or drink, a chat with the friendly folk around the club, and we are always more than happy to show you round the gliders and the facilities to show you what it has to offer. You do not have to own a glider to enjoy the sport as Midland Gliding Club runs a fleet of modern aircraft for use by club members. If you really fancy learning to fly – beware, it’s easy to become
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hooked, we’re even offering all new members a range of free launches. For just £30 a month (plus annual subscription) you can fly as much as you want (subject to weather and demand) and all instruction is free. Juniors under 21 years get almost everything half price and can start learning from the age of 12, potentially going solo at 14. Given the right weather it is even possible to go ‘solo’ in a week or two, so if you want to learn the basics really quickly, then why not enquire about our latest deals on mid-week. Imagine harnessing the power of nature to soar miles across the open countryside, at heights of up to 30,000 feet and speeds of over 100mph in an engine-less aircraft. Try your hand at gliding and you will discover the possibilities of this truly amazing adventure sport. Using the same naturally occurring currents of air that birds use to fly you can take to the skies and enjoy this exhilarating experience, no matter what your age, physical ability or background. Make 2017 the year you break free and learn to fly. A flight in a glider also makes an exciting and unusual birthday present. There are a range of gift ideas which include a ‘First Flight’ voucher (£95), a ‘Premium First Flight’ voucher (£145), ‘A Day to Remember at the Mynd’ voucher (155) or a ‘One Day Course’ voucher (£165) – see website for more information. For full details visit the website at www.midlandgliding.club or call reception on 01588 650206. We very much look forward to meeting you soon, and hope to have the honour of showing you how fabulous the Strettons look from above!
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WE FLY ALL YEAR ROUND First Flight Vouchers make a fantastically unusual gift for any of your friends or family! At Midland Gliding Club we offer the least expensive way to learn to fly a fixed wing aircraft. Start with a First Flight for just £95 and we throw in three month’s club membership. A further £30 a month gets you as much flying in club aircraft during that three months as you can manage (weather permitting), with free instruction from our professional instructors. We start pilot training from 12 years old and youngsters can go solo at 14. Juniors under 21 years get almost everything half price!
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Motoring
WHAT IS IT? It’s the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nürburgring, a stripped-out hardcore celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI and a limited edition collector’s piece all in one. The Golf GTI Clubsport S is the result of asking engineers to do what they can to cement the GTI’s name in the hot hatch pantheon.
WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET? Lifting the Golf’s bonnet will reveal the same twolitre, turbocharged petrol you’ll find elsewhere in the Golf range – notably the Golf GTI and Golf R. In this application it’s been tuned up slightly, producing 306hp – broadly similar to the Golf R’s output but with a different exhaust system freeing up a couple of horsepower.
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Model: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S Price: £33,155 Engine: Two-litre, fourcylinder petrol Power: 306hp, 380Nm Max speed: 165mph 0-60mph: 5.7s MPG (combined): 40.4mpg Emissions: 172g/km
That’s paired with the six-speed manual gearbox for weight purposes, as the extra few kilos of the dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) would work against the weight-saving nature of the Clubsport S.
WHAT’S THE SPEC LIKE? The GTI Clubsport S is a top-specification Golf and it comes with the appropriate bells and whistles. The infotainment system is Volkswagen’s Discover Navigation with a 6.5-inch colour screen - but you can upgrade to the Discover Pro for £1,325, which adds a larger screen and DAB radio. You’re missing one or two things – not least of which are the rear seats, replaced with a faux strut brace and cargo net. Cruise control is absent, unusually, leading to an oddly sparse suede steering wheel.
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? It drives exactly as you’d expect the car that set the fastest
front-wheel-drive lap of the Nürburgring ever to drive. It’s really very savage in a straight line, barking through the exhausts with every upshift, and scrubs off speed no less impressively. The sticky Michelin Pilot Cup tyres offer huge amounts of grip, too. On the mixed and drying roads we used, the Clubsport S exhibited a little torque steer if you gave the car some stick,
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but far less than you might expect. Otherwise, it’s a very neutral car to drive on the road.
WHAT DOES THE PRESS THINK? AutoExpress reckons that the Clubsport S has ‘even more involvement and surprising refinement’, while Autocar thinks that it’s ‘by a nose, the very best fast Golf you can buy’.
WHAT DO WE THINK? It seems odd to turn a car with such broad credentials into a two-seater sports car, especially as the rear compartment trim is still present, but you can’t really ignore the way it drives.
The Golf R might be a safer bet for all-weather performance, but the Clubsport S makes a great case for itself on dry roads and doesn’t feel as wrung out as other frontwheel-drive offerings of similar power outputs. Losing the rear seats makes the Clubsport S a bit of a tough sell when silhouette rivals retain the family usability and twoseat competitors are commonly less expensive, but as all of the UK’s allocation of 150 have already been sold, it’s almost a moot point.
Target Buyers The performance car enthusiast who loves the Golf but wants a sports car.
The Rivals Honda Civic Type R, Porsche Cayman, Ford Focus RS
Key Selling Points 1. Limited edition cachet 2. Unflappable cornering manners 3. Usable real-world performance
Deal Clincher It’s no harder to live with than any other Volkswagen Golf
by James Baggott
MOTORS & LEISURE
Winter Driving Tips Here are some tips to help see you through winter safely: Stop! It may be stating the obvious, but when snow is falling fast don’t drive unless you really have to. Terrible weather is an occasion when putting things off until conditions improve really is the best advice.
And your condition? Winter ailments can leave you exhausted and sluggish. If you don’t feel like you can drive safely, don’t risk it.
Car Maintenance Is the car safe to drive? Keeping it well maintained is doubly important in winter. Worn tyres won’t hold the road in wet conditions as well as those with a good, deep tread. Make sure all exterior lights are working correctly and that wiper blades are in good condition. Check the oil, coolant and washer fluid levels.
In The Wet Driving in heavy rain is difficult and can be treacherous, so take precautions. Slow down: the wetter the roads, the longer your braking distance, and the heavier the rain, the worse your visibility. Driving cautiously and leaving a good distance between you and the vehicle in front is the safest thing to do.
In Snow And Ice The same advice applies if you are driving through snow or ice. Slow down and leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front. Use your headlights if necessary. Brake and accelerate gently.
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It’s not always easy to tell if you’re driving on ice, but a good rule of thumb is that if your tyres are making less noise than usual, you may well be. If you do skid, don’t brake – you’ll lock the wheels and lose control. Instead, depress the clutch and steer into the direction of the skid. When the car straightens, steer as normal.
Emergency Stopping You may have more need for a wellexecuted emergency stop in winter’s slippery conditions, so remember the rules. Apply the brake, without locking the wheels. If the vehicle starts to skid, ease pressure from the pedal and then reapply. Depress the clutch just before you stop.
Safe winter motoring! By Iain Betson
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A Present As we approach the end of 2016 thoughts now move to the future and what 2017 will bring. All year I have consistently advocated that making a Will and completing Lasting Powers of Attorney are the most important documents that you need in your life. Did you know only 1 in 5 people make a Will. The consequences of not making a Will can cause many difficulties. If you are not married your partner would not be recognised under current legislation. Step children are not covered. You cannot appoint guardians for surviving children. Any gifts you may wish to give will not happen.
FOR ALL THE FAMILY you choose your own executors and the money saved in professional fees charged when not making a Will would be far more than making a Will. Lasting Powers of Attorney covers Health and Welfare and Property and Financial Affairs. These two separate documents cover all that your family need to do to look after your needs if you should be severely injured, or lose mental capacity such as dementia (Alzheimer’s). These must be completed before mental capacity is lost if not family must go to the Courts. This is not only expensive but can take several months. Make plans for the best present you can ever give your family. For friendly guidance and advice in plain English contact Alistair at ACW Wills and Estates Limited on 07768 643225 or 01952 670534.
Dying without a Will leaves a tangled web of delays, difficulties, confusion and emotional upset at a time when distress and grief is at its highest. By making a Will
Best Wishes to you all.
Need an idea for a New Year's resolution that is easy to keep?…. •• An easy simple one for EITHER is to make a Will. •• Don’t believe me? Look at the advantages. •• You can plan who will inherit your estate. •• You can protect your property and potentially reduce Inheritance tax liability. •• If you are not married or in a civil partnership your partner will not inherit unless you have a will. That’s food for thought!! Don’t leave your affairs to chance, start 2017 in a positive way.
Contact Alistair at ACW Wills and Estates Limited on
07768 643225 or 01952 670534 email: alistair@acwwillsandestates.co.uk We will offer you friendly guidance and advice in plain English. Here to help you and your family.
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Exciting Times
AT TERRY JONES SOLICITORS
Shropshire law firm, Terry Jones Solicitors who have offices in Shrewsbury, Telford, Birdgnorth and Newport, has experienced unprecedented growth to its residential conveyancing department in 2016. Managing Director, Terry Jones commented, “These are exciting times for our conveyancing teams in all our offices. We have seen significant growth in the demand for our domestic conveyancing services, particularly our Telford Office. The source of instructions has increased significantly, not just confined to Shropshire, but adjoining development sites throughout the Midlands. This has necessitated our bringing to the firm a number of new faces who possess the skills and expertise needed to continue to provide a first class service for our clients. This in turn has enabled the firm to develop strong relationships with national house builders, local estate agents and the many repeat instructions we receive from existing clients. We have seen increased instructions coming from Government schemes, such as Help To Buy and Help To Buy ISA, which has invigorated the new property market. We continue to add to our client list as we further prepare to welcome new development sites and instructions from purchasers in the New Year.” Joanne Roberts, Oliver Lutner, Yvonne Masters
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Money Saving Ideas
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Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime offers films, TV shows, music, books, and a free one-day delivery service for eligible Amazon products, all for a single annual payment of £79. You also get unlimited photo storage and discounts on video games. If you have a Kindle, you can borrow one book per month free-of-charge from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library, and also have access to the Kindle First scheme. This allows you to download one of six titles a month for free, or at a reduced price ahead of their official publication date. You can save further by signing up to Prime Early Access, where you’re given the opportunity to purchase ‘Lightening Deals’ 30 minutes before non-Prime members.
Travel costs at home If you’re searching for ways to save money this year, take a look at some ideas for everyday savings and special treats that won’t break the bank. Discount websites Wowcher, Groupon and Living Social are just three websites offering great deals on everything from holidays to online courses. You simply sign up and input your chosen region to get a local or national deal with as much as 50% discount. It’s a great way to save on presents for friends and family members, or treat yourself whilst sticking to a budget.
Couponing
You may know couponing as cutting out discount vouchers from the local paper or supermarket magazines. But the practice has taken on a life of its own, with ‘extreme couponing’ hitting the headlines as shoppers save huge amounts on their monthly food bill. Various websites dedicated to couponing tell you where to find the best offers online, but you do need to spend time searching, and be organised so that you can move quickly to secure the best deals. You’ll also need to stockpile items if you’re serious about saving money this way, as that’s how the best bargains are obtained. The Money Saving Expert website has its own coupon page, and if you look at Supersavvyme.co.uk you’ll find a range of coupons for Procter and Gamble products.
Airbnb
Airbnb is a website offering accommodation in privatelyowned residences around the world. It can often be cheaper than staying in ‘traditional’ hotel rooms or hostels, and offers travellers a vast choice of grades and styles to suit every budget. You can choose to rent an entire property, or stay in one of your host’s rooms - all you need to do is enter the date of travel and where you want to go. Some hosts prefer to find out a little more about their guests before they’ll confirm a booking; others offer an ‘Instant Book’ facility. Previous guests leave reviews on the website to give you an idea of the quality you’ll experience, and the company operates a secure online payment service.
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Fuel Large supermarkets generally offer the cheapest petrol, but you can also find out the cost of fuel at various independent petrol stations local to you using the website Petrolprices.com. You just have to input your location, and a list of petrol stations is returned once you’ve signed up. Car sharing Car sharing is a great way to save money on motoring, whether it’s with work colleagues or via websites such as BlaBlaCar and Liftshare, which allow you to advertise spaces in your car. Train fares You can save money on long train journeys by buying ‘split tickets’, where the journey is divided and you have several tickets instead of one. The train must stop at the stations named on your tickets, and it can become complicated if you need to change trains, but in many cases huge savings can be made this way.
Low cost hotel rooms and car hire
Several websites, including Lastminute.com, Priceline and Hotwire, have a ‘Top Secret Rooms’ section where you can book a top quality hotel room at a fraction of the usual price. All you need to do is choose a location and the hotel star-rating you’re looking for, and pick a hotel from the list returned. You see a description and the hotel’s star-rating; the only drawback is you don’t know the name of the hotel until you’ve paid. You may be able to find out which hotel it is, however, by typing some of the phrases used in these descriptions into a search engine. You can then read reviews on TripAdvisor.com to check that it’s what you want, as once you’ve paid, there is no facility to get a refund. These same websites offer reduced car rental, but you may be able to save even more money using price comparison websites such as Skyscanner, Carrentals, and TravelSupermarket.
Medical costs
Annual certificate for prescriptions If you need prescriptions on a regular basis, it may be worth buying a pre-paid annual certificate. Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPCs) are currently available for three months at a cost of £29.10, or £104.00 for 12 months. Certificates can be backdated for up to one month, and a monthly direct debit is an option to spread the cost of the 12-month certificate.
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Free Will Writing Service Parry Carver Solicitors are supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Free Will Writing Service, which is available for those aged 55 and over. Whether you are looking to make your first Will or update an existing one, it’s important that you properly plan your financial affairs to ensure your loved ones are looked after. Talk to us at Parry Carver today about having your Will written for free, for that extra peace of mind.
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Due to overwhelming demand, registration for the Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival, taking place on Sunday 30th April 2017, has now opened, and motorcyclists are being encouraged to sign up as places on the Ride Out are limited.
The event, which is organised by and raises funds for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in association with the Safer Roads Partnership, is established as one of the best ride out and festival motorbike experiences in the country. The Ride Out, which sees over 3,500 motorbikes, starts at Meole Brace in Shrewsbury travelling 23 miles to RAF Cosford airfield, home to the incredible Bike4Life Festival. The Festival will include live music, breath-taking displays, exhibitions, stalls, refreshments and more. With over 6,000 additional people attending, it’s a great day out for bikers, families and the local community. Jason Levy from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, and chair of the Bike4Life organising committee, said: “We created Bike4Life with the Safer Roads Partnership to give our supportive motorbike fans a really fantastic day out, and to also raise awareness of biker safety as sadly we tend to and
airlift motorcyclists from road traffic collisions regularly.” Vicki Bristow from the Safer Roads Partnership, added: “It’s great to support this worthwhile event and have the opportunity to speak to the huge number of bikers that attend. Biker safety is one of the main focuses of the day and there will be the opportunity to speak to various organisations to find out more about further training and additional courses that are out there.” To take part, simply visit www.bike4lifefest.com. Tickets for the Ride Out cost £10 per biker (pillions ride for free), which includes free entry to the Bike4Life Festival. Tickets for the Festival alone are just £5pp and children under 16 go free.
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A new Shropshire based Human Resources business has launched with a HR expert with 15 years’ experience at the helm. Ishbel Lapper, from Telford, can offer her services to local business who may require any help with their HR requirements and has launched her new business HR Solutions Shropshire. Ishbel has been working in HR for over 15 years and has decided to use her knowledge and expertise to advise small to medium sized businesses in Shropshire on all matters relating to HR. HR Solutions Shropshire will offer independent HR Support to businesses, with cost effective, commercial advice in all employment issues. She has experience in a range of industries having worked in a variety of industries including Manufacturing, Transport, Warehousing, Automotive, Retail and Social Housing and feels this vast sector knowledge is an asset. Her business understands the importance of HR not being a one size fits all approach though and works hand in hand with local Shropshire companies to reach satisfactory conclusions. Any local business who is interested in finding out more or would like discuss how HR Solutions Shropshire could help their business can call Ishbel on 07728 606222 or email: Ishbel.wright@gmail.com.
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Interest Rates are Low With interest rates set to remain low for a while, it’s worth considering what you could do with the spare cash you might now have. It’s always a good idea to pay off your debts first, but there is also some benefit to starting a small nest-egg. From April 2016 everyone has a Personal Savings Allowance, which means that many people won’t need to pay tax on their savings (subject to a maximum limit). This makes the Individual Savings Account (ISA), although still a good choice, perhaps no longer the automatic first choice for savers. This broadening of your options means you could switch your current account to benefit from the credit interest offered by a different bank, or perhaps opt for a fixed-term ISA that removes the temptation to spend.
SO WHAT ARE YOUR BEST OPTIONS FOR SAVING?
Again, some high interest rates are only available for a year as the banks use them as ‘loss leaders,’ assuming their new customer won’t be inclined to move once the rate falls. • First Direct offers 5% AER for one year, to customers holding a First Direct 1st Account. You’re allowed to save between £25 and £300 per month, but if you miss one deposit your savings account will close and the balance will be placed into a low-interest account. • The HSBC Regular Saver is available to current account customers (Advance Account or Premier Account). It offers a credit interest rate of 5% AER on savings up to £3,000 per year, but if you miss a payment your money is put into an account with low interest.
Cash ISA
With each bank applying their own rules for eligibility, here are a few of the different accounts available at the time of writing.
Once the obvious choice to maximise your savings, a cash ISA can be a good place to start your nest-egg if you don’t want to switch bank accounts or save a regular amount each month.
Bank current accounts
In the 2016/17 tax year the ISA limit is £15,240, and you have a choice between a variable and fixed rate account.
It’s not something that we are used to, but currently some banks are offering high credit interest rates on their current accounts. Most of these deals only last for a year, however, and are used to attract new customers, but many also offer cash back or a monetary incentive. • Nationwide offers 5% AER fixed on their FlexDirect account for balances up to £2,500. This rate lasts for one year only and then drops to 1%, so you’ll need to be prepared to swap again if you want to get a higher rate after this. To be eligible for the account you have to pay in at least £1,000 per month. • Tesco Bank pay 3% variable AER on balances up to £3,000. There is no minimum pay-in amount with this account, and you get Clubcard points when you spend using your debit card. Bear in mind that this rate is variable, however.
Regular savings accounts As the name suggests, these accounts require a regular payment in order to benefit from the higher interest rates. They are often linked to a current account with the same bank, in which a minimum balance needs to be held, so this could affect your eligibility if you’re not able to maintain this balance.
• The Coventry Building Society Easy Access ISA offers a rate of 1.1% AER. There is no limit on the number of withdrawals, and you can replace money that you’ve taken out in a tax year without it becoming part of the ISA limit. • Paragon Bank’s three-year fixed term ISA pays 1.5% AER at the time of writing, with a minimum of £500 being required. Although you can access your money in a fixed term ISA if you need to, the banks make hefty charges for doing so.
Fixed-rate accounts If you want to guarantee your rate of interest and are sure you won’t need the money for some time, a fixed-rate account could be a good option. You need to factor in the likelihood of rates rising again in the future, however, and try to determine the best length of time to lock your money away, otherwise you might lose out if the interest rate goes above that of your account. • Atom Bank offers 1.4% AER for a one-year term, but you must open the account with their Android or iOS app, which won’t appeal to everybody. You can deposit between £50 and £100,000, and the interest is applied either monthly or annually. • Tesco Bank has a fixed-rate account over three years, offering 1.2% AER. You can open it online with a minimum deposit of £2,000. Savings accounts offer a guaranteed return on your money, which can grow surprisingly quickly, especially if the interest is applied monthly. Having some cash to one side gives you a degree of control to deal with unexpected life events such as redundancy, or simply the reassurance that you have a ‘cushion’ to fall back on. www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/compare-best-bank-accounts#interest www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/best-regular-savings-accounts#bb www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/best-cash-isa#manipulate www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/fixed-rate-savings
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Is Getting Your Finances into Shape With the Christmas decorations all packed away, it’s time to look forward to a new year, and to start putting into action those New Year Resolutions! According to a ITV news poll, the top 2017 resolutions are; 1. Do more exercise/lose weight 2. Other? 3. Cut down on alcohol 4. Stop smoking 5. Get a better work life balance Ive been sat thinking about my resolutions and losing weight always features highly, but most people fail to stick to their resolutions, which got me thinking, maybe if people focused on life goals and making them happen, that could be more productive than new year resolutions? Your finances drive a lot of what you do, your lifestyle, where you live, how long you need to work for, yours and your family well being, so how are your Finances? • Are you getting the best deal on your mortgage? • Are you dreaming of buying your first home or moving home? • Could you or your family cope in the event of a Critical illness or loss of income?
ONE OF YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION?
• What would happen to your family in the event of your death? • Would your family be hit with a tax bill on your death? • Do you know how your pensions, savings & investments are performing? • Do you know what income you will have from your pension(s) in retirement? • Are you planning to retire, but have no idea what your options are?
Claire Dentith APFS Dip PFS Chartered Financial Planner
If your unsure, maybe its time to review your finances and get them into shape, so you can start setting your financial life goals and making them happen! So if you are looking for a trusted professional advisor to help you plan your finances, then why not contact us on 01952 455775 or email us at contact@cdfinancial.co.uk
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The County's SUPPLIER Premier OF LOGS Manor Farm Logs pride themselves on being reliable suppliers of the finest quality seasoned and unseasoned hardwood logs time and time again. Manor Farm Logs will deliver direct to your home, throughout Shropshire, all year round. They aim to deliver within 2-3 days of receiving your order. Logs are sold by the cubic metre so you know how much you're getting each and every time and the more cubic metres you order the cheaper it gets and loads can even be split your neighbour, reducing the cost further. Manor Farm Logs are responsible suppliers of renewable and sustainable heating. Timber is all sourced from carefully wellmanaged, sustainable local British woodlands reducing the carbon footprint of this form of fuel even further. Their logs are suitable for both open and closed wood-buring fires. They aim to provide outstanding customer service at all times with many existing customers having being with them for many years. Please contact them if you need any information. They are happy to advise what product is best for you, money saving tips, the best storage solutions and provide you with a comeptitive quote.
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Fighting
THE FROSTS and you want it to look more appealing, buy some hessian and use lengths of this to create an outermost layer to hide the insulation material – it can actually end up looking rather nice! If very harsh weather is forecast or there has been a spell of mild weather which may have promoted some soft, new growth that will be particularly frost prone, drape a double layer of horticultural fleece over the top growth of the plants and anchor it well. If you want to make life a lot easier then invest in some Easy Fleece Jackets: they come in three sizes and each one has a draw-string and toggle so that you can easily insert the plant and then secure it. You can find out more on my website www.pippagreenwood.com/products/protectyour-crops. A double fleece layer can of course be used on plants in beds and borders too, or to protect slightly tender wall shrubs. Larger individual plants in borders, which are too big for even the large fleece jackets, can be given longer term protection with a home-made protective ‘cage’. Just use four stakes or sturdy canes to create a framework which you wrap with netting or chicken wire, then fill the central space around the plant with dry bracken, straw or leaves.
The frosts are here, and in the weeks ahead the worst of the winter is likely to arrive too. Added to that there is often a fair bit of rain or even snow at this time of year, so our gardens can be in for quite a battering. Now most of the plants you grow in your garden are probably fairly frost-resistant, but what can you do to ensure that damage to those which are not so hardy is kept to a minimum? Some deterioration may already have occurred, but it is the last frosts and those which hit the plants in spring that are likely to be most damaging, as they catch plants out when they have already put on a bit of new growth. So, there’s definitely a very good reason to brace yourself, get out into the garden and take some precautions. Plants in containers are particularly vulnerable to freezing or frosting as their roots are not protected beneath the soil, but are relatively exposed with just the container and a bit of compost to cover them. Thin-walled containers pose the greatest threat, especially those made of metal. Thicker wood or ceramic pots provide a little extra insulation, but even these may need a bit more. Where possible, plunge your pots by digging a hole in the soil and placing the plant in its pot into the hole. If it is too heavy to move then wrap it up well in several layers of bubble wrap, polythene or old curtains – it may not look pretty but it’ll do the job. If the container is in a very prominent position
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Evergreens in containers and in open ground may suffer from drought as well as foliage or stem growth – during the cold weather they continue to need a fair amount of water and if this is frozen solid in the soil, they soon suffer. So it is essential to continue to water these, especially if they are in a spot where they are sheltered from a lot of the rain which does fall, or if the weather has been dry. A deep mulch applied to the soil or compost surface before the ground becomes frosted will help too. Once frozen, soil moisture becomes unavailable, so this mulch will help to keep the water available. Although most fruit trees - like apples and pears, cherries and plums - are hardy, they are also prone to damage. The main risk is to newly-opened blossom, though the buds themselves may be damaged too, with late frosts being the most harmful as by then the buds are further developed. If you are planting new fruit plants, it really pays to buy them from a specialist nursery and try to get late-flowering varieties where possible, as they are less likely to be flowering when there is still a risk of frost. Finally, don’t forget to use fleece to cover any seeds already sown out of doors. A double layer of well-anchored fleece or a fleece-covered pull-out EasyTunnel is quick and easy to install, and will help to provide protection and that bit of extra warmth for germinating seeds and any seedlings brave (or foolhardy) enough to poke their heads above ground before the cold weather is over! If you are planning on sowing any early varieties of crops such as broad beans or lettuce, then I’d also suggest that you cover the soil before you sow. A layer of well-anchored polythene will keep off excess rain and allow a little warmth to build up, so when you sow the seeds they won’t suffer from excess sogginess and won’t get such a cold shock. Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and book Pippa for a gardening talk or peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items, including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, fleece jackets for plants, pull-out EasyTunnels, ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher cards, signed books and lots more besides.
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CLOSED DURING JANUARY Re-opening 1st February 2017 We would like to thank all our customers, new and old, for all their support during 2016. Although we are closed during January we will still be working hard to bring you quality plants, including lots of new additions for 2017. Come and view our quality products and be amazed at our fantastic prices... Bloomsbury Nursery Ltd, Weston Heath, Bloomsbury TF11 8RT
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Celebrate the Birth of Flight Celebrate the birth of flight during the February half-term with an array of themed family activities at Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums tying in with special flight-linked anniversaries.
2017 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Wilbur Wright (16th April 1867), who flew the world’s first successful aeroplane back in 1903 with his brother Orville, while the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart, was born 120 years ago on 24th July 1897. Create pneumatic rockets and gliders at Enginuity. Discover the fun of flying at the Enginuity hands-on design and technology centre in Coalbrookdale, where you can build and launch a pneumatic rocket at drop-in workshops between 10.30am and 3.45pm for £1 (plus admission) from 18th to 26th February. Between 20th and 24th February go along to Enginuity’s Fab Lab and use the 3D printer to make 8-inch long gliders from special plastic for a small fee of £1 for each model (plus admission). Then design decals for your glider on the computer, cut them from coloured vinyl using the vinyl cutter and stick them on to your glider, which you can take home and fly outside.
AT THE IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Flight themed tile and ceramic clay workshops, between Saturday 18th and 25th February, excluding Sunday 19th, join drop-in flight themed tile decorating workshops at Jackfield Tile Museum and use your imagination to decorate tiles using the traditional tube lining technique; perhaps a hot air balloon, flying saucer, aeroplane or other flying ‘machine’. Tiles cost from £5 each (plus admission) and can be fired and sent home later for a small extra charge to cover postage and packing. It takes up to 1.5 hours to decorate a tile so last admission is at 3pm. Across the river at Coalport China Museum you can take part in hands-on flight themed workshops from Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd February to try sculpting your own flying creature from air-drying clay; choose from a bird, dragon, insect, bat or wherever your imagination leads you. Throughout the half-term holiday, you can also paint ceramic items such as a money box, fridge magnet or delicate china flower as well as paper plates. Sessions take place between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm and all ceramic items carry a small charge of £1-£4 in addition to the museum entrance fee. Afterwards follow a trail to discover the many birds from across the globe, which are featured in the museum’s ceramic collections. For further information, call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk.
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A Family Run Business
WITH FAMILY VALUES
3 years old… and what a great 3 years it has been. Here at Summer House Bathrooms & Kitchens the time has flown and what fun we have had with our customers along the way. We have worked closely with our customers and together we have produced some truly stunning bathrooms and kitchens which have been both practical and beautiful. We have now helped well over 200 customers, from changing a leaky tap, installing a new downstairs loo, complete bathroom refurbishment or helped project manage an extension to your home and install a brand new kitchen. No job is too small for us at Summer House. At Summer House Bathrooms & Kitchens we have found a unique niche in the market which we have found all people who visit us in store are very pleased with. Not only do we help you to pick the very best quality of product for your budget, we also offer an extensive home visit service as well as project manage our team throughout the installation process. This enables us to keep the closest of control over the install process and so eliminates the majority of stress from the customer during the process. Since opening the doors we have gone from strength to strength and have established ourselves as a loyal and trustworthy company who offer the highest quality products for the people of Shropshire. During our time of trading we have also broadened our product range and can now boast what we believe to be the very best quality products in the area. We are very excited about the future and we want to create bathrooms and kitchens which will stand the test of time both aesthetically as well as being of a high quality. We offer a complete turnkey solution, meaning we take care of all your install needs all under one roof. We have trained tradesman in plumbing, tiling, plastering and electrics, meaning your install is being undertaken by a skilled tradesman who specialises in his own area of expertise. This is twinned with our project manager who is on hand to answer and questions and queries before the install begins, as well as being on site during your installation to ensure the job runs smoothly. But don’t just take our word for it… here is what a couple of our most recent customers had to say about the bathrooms that were designed supplied and installed by ourselves... ‘Just to say thank you in helping us design our bathroom by suggesting several ideas, for example, removing a wide windowsill which has given us more space.
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Also, no hard sell, in fact the opposite, as with your guidance you saved us several hundred pounds by pointing out an almost identical product which was 15% cheaper. Please pass on our thanks to your installation team who were thoroughly professional and did an excellent job in gutting, then refitting our bathroom and downstairs cloakroom. It surpassed our expectations and we would have no hesitation in recommending The Summer House’ Best regards, Mr & Mrs Lloyd – Stirchley – Telford ‘Summer House Baths & Taps recently carried out a complete refurbishment of our main bathroom. The showroom staff led by Joe were extremely helpful during the initial selection process of the bathroom suite and tiles for both the walls and floor areas. The installation team also did a great job and were efficient, tidy and courteous at all times. We were so delighted with our newly transformed bathroom that we immediately commissioned the same company to refurbish our En-suite bathroom and downstairs toilet. We are very pleased with all of the work carried out and would not hesitate to recommend Summer House Bathrooms & Kitchens.’ Mr & Mrs Lauren – Apley - Telford. At Summer House Bathrooms & Kitchens, we are a family run business with family values. We will discuss all your needs and will complete your own personal wish list. We can offer solutions to any problems which you think may stand in the way of you and your dream kitchen or bathroom. After ensuring you are happy at every stage of the process our team will still be on hand to ensure that you’re pleased with your installation.
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Tech Trends for 2017
VIRTUAL WORLDS, SUPER SMARTPHONES AND HOME HUB HYPE
In 2016 we saw all kinds of bright ideas in technology: dual-lens cameras in smartphones, virtual reality headsets, new versions of Windows and the end of the headphone socket in iPhones. Here are the key trends we think will be driving the technology you buy, use or crave in 2017. Online TV Getting TV over the internet isn’t new, of course, but it’s changing. In October, it emerged that Netflix is now offering half the amount of titles it offered in 2012. That’s because it - and its rival Amazon - is more interested in making its own programmes than in buying other people’s. From Amazon’s Jeremy Clarkson vehicle The Grand Tour to Netflix’s The Crown, some of the most exciting TV isn’t being broadcast anywhere but online. That trend’s going to accelerate in 2017. The days when online TV services resembled a particularly bad video shop’s bargain bin are disappearing fast.
4K HDR TV
Television manufacturers persuaded us to upgrade from CRT TVs to flat screens, and then from standard definition TVs to high definition TVs. They tried again with 3D, without much success, and the next big home entertainment hype is over 4K and HDR televisions. 4K, also known as Ultra HD or UHD for short, has four times the number of pixels than full HD, so it delivers really sharp images - provided you have a 4K source. There aren’t many of those around just now: Netflix has a little bit of 4K content, but most broadcasters are still on HD rather than 4K. The most recent PlayStation and Xbox One offer 4K gaming, although once again that depends on having games optimised for the resolution. It might be worth waiting to see whether 4K succeeds or if it’s another 3DTV. While 4K offers more detailed images, HDR offers more drama. It’s short for High Dynamic Range, and you might have encountered it in your smartphone’s camera: HDR delivers deeper shadows and brighter highlights than normal photography, and it’s the same with HDR TV.
Virtual Reality
2017 will decide whether virtual reality is the next big thing. VR headsets from Facebook-owned Oculus, Google and Sony hit the virtual shelves in late 2016, but it’s what happens this year that will seal the format’s fate: without compelling games to play or experiences to experience, those headsets could turn out to be very expensive paperweights. The technology is really impressive, but so was 3D TV.
Super smartphones
After a minor revamp in 2016, the 2017 iPhone is rumoured to be a dramatic upgrade with new screen technology and the same great cameras currently limited to the big and expensive iPhone 7 Plus. We might even see wireless charging too, something Apple’s rivals have offered for some time. Apple isn’t the only phone firm out there, of course. Samsung’s Galaxy S8 should be impressive too, and hopefully less prone to battery explosions than this year’s Galaxy Note 7.
Home Automation
Whether it’s Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa, this may be the year when we spend more time talking to our tech than tapping on its screens. Virtual digital assistants in our phones and in home hubs have the potential to automate everything - assuming they can finally understand non-US accents, that is.
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The reputation of the company has been built on providing beautiful bespoke joinery and woodwork solutions, built to the very highest standards that meet or exceed customer expectations. They offer comprehensive services that include exclusive bespoke design and construction projects to the cutting and supply of wood for your own or trade use. They provide individually tailored internal and external joinery which are all hand made on site, including conservatories, orangeries, entrance porches, patio doors, internal and external doors and frames, sash and traditional windows, staircases, kitchen unit doors, wooden floors and much more. A cutting and machining service is available over the counter. They also offer a moulding service where most architectural mouldings, cornice, skirting boards, panel mouldings and architrave can be reproduced. They are committed to providing quality customer service and their craftsmanship, in constructing beautiful bespoke wooden creations that will add both beauty and value to your property. With over 50 years in the industry, there isn’t much that Graham and Rob, the business founders haven’t dealt with to the satisfaction of their customers.
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Do You Let Your Age The invitation arrived via social media: “A group of us are going to Glastonbury Festival for the day. Do you fancy coming along, too?” I had been to the festival twice in the early 1980s, watching sets by artists like Elvis Costello and the Style Council. I’d loved it all - the mud, the dodgy burgers from a van, the opportunity to bond with thousands of other young music fans, but now, at the age of 56, I just couldn’t see myself fitting in (even though I still have the same pair of wellies).
DO THE TALKING?
Don’t be an age-conscious shopper
Worries about not dressing appropriately for our age can hold us back when choosing what to wear. We opt for ‘safe’ styles that often have the effect of making us feel even older than we are. It may have been different in the Seventies and Eighties, but these days you’ll find a real cross-section of ages browsing through the clothing rails: what’s more shop assistants don’t seem to care that the person entering the fitting rooms isn’t a size 10, aged twenty-something.
Almost without thinking, I replied, saying that I would be busy on the day my friend had suggested. It was an instinctive reaction, but as I pressed ‘send’ and watched my reply appear online, I immediately regretted my decision.
Short skirts, revealing tops, body-hugging clothing and huge heels will still be out for me, but I’m giving myself permission to drop into some of the more youthful stores I used to shun, just in case there’s something that catches my eye.
My husband and I have watched Glasto on TV many times in recent years and we’ve often remarked on the number of older people we see in the crowd.
You’re never too old for adventure
This reaction made me think about other times when I have refused to do something, or hesitated to take part in an event, because of my age. I realised that since turning 40 I have begun to censor everything I do, looking at life through an ‘age appropriate’ lens rather than thinking about what I really wanted. It was a sobering thought, but within ten minutes I had come up with a list of things I could do differently in future:
Mum and Dad Dancing
The jokes about “Dad dancing” have no doubt been responsible for millions of older men making an excuse to visit the loo as soon as the music starts playing at a family wedding. We’re all probably a little self-conscious when it comes to dancing, particularly if our kids are watching, but provided you’re not planning to moonwalk or point at the ceiling, Saturday Night Fever style, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t strut your stuff on the dance floor. From now on, although I may not be the first on the dance floor, I certainly won’t be the last.
We may be less physically able than we once were, but this doesn’t rule us out from ever enjoying another adventure, whether that’s climbing Machu Picchu or pony trekking in Bridlington. Nowadays we may be more inclined to stay in a hotel than camp out at a music festival, but at least we are still taking part. It’s important that we keep our minds and bodies active, staying open to experiences and interests that enrich us. Next time I receive an invitation from friends to go somewhere unusual, I won’t come up with the knee-jerk response of saying (or thinking) “I’m too old for that.”
Don’t disappear into the crowd
A lot of my older friends complain about feeling invisible, and that’s because they’ve lost confidence. Their body language says “don’t look at me, I’m not worth your attention”, so it’s hardly surprising that people no longer notice them. A long, hard look in the mirror at home showed me that I was beginning to slouch - shoulders rounded, tummy sagging, head down – but when I lifted up my head and straightened my shoulders, I seemed more alert, more engaged with the world and – dare I say it – more youthful. I’ve decided to join a local yoga class that will not only help me with my posture, but keep my body flexible. As older people we have surely earned our place in society? That means we have every right to enjoy life and express ourselves without fear of an adverse reaction. The truth is that we are often the harshest judges of our own behaviour, setting limits and curtailing our ambitions to avoid the slightest risk of criticism. Teenagers are blissfully unconcerned about the views of their elders, and recently I’ve come to the conclusion that older people should take a leaf out of their book. I’ve decided that even if I live to be 100, nothing can stop me from living my life to the full.
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Nestling between the seven mountains and a sprinkling of islands in the North Sea, Norway's second city is one of the prettiest towns on the south-west coast. Bright, colourful, it shines whatever the weather, old and new jostling side by side, just steps away from the scenic wonders of a pristine natural world. Laced with inlets and bays, Bergen is the gateway to the fjords, the perfect base to catch a glimpse of this enticing world, maybe sailing for a few hours on Sognefjord, the longest and deepest, or Osterfjord encircling an island where myriad waterfalls tumble down the cliffs. It's sheer magic, a hidden paradise which lingers in your mind long after you return to harbour. Highly rated by cruise ships and yachts, Bergen's maritime vocation dates back to medieval times, enjoying its golden age from the 14th century onwards when the Hanseatic League brought trade and prosperity. Today the finely restored merchants' houses are the city's most iconic image, their wooden façades painted in vibrant colours, rising gable to gable along the old Bryggen wharf. It's a world heritage site and the most atmospheric part of town, with wooden alleyways festooned in rickety steps and overhanging galleries and craft shops tucked in every corner. Just minutes away at the water's edge, stalls tempt visitors with succulent summer berries and reindeer
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sausages half a metre long, while the fish market serves simple but delicious meals under the awnings. When the sun shines on a long summer’s day, restaurants spill out onto the cobbled quay and it feels almost Mediterranean. It's easy to stroll around Bergen from the medieval fortress to the gleaming high street, from the tip of the peninsula to the esplanade leading down to the lake. Sculptures and fountains pop up here and there and sometimes the sound of violins drifts under the arcades, remembering the local virtuoso Ole Bull, or it could be the haunting echo of a Grieg melody. Both artists were born in Bergen. Meanwhile, in the elegant district above the old town, white weatherboard houses climb up the slopes along the steep meandering lanes or gather higgledy-piggledy in secluded courtyards. Roses bloom in cottage gardens and the higher you go, the better the views. Now and then the funicular railway makes its way up the mountain where you look across the city and fjords to the islands in the distance. Up there, rambling trails head through forests and heathland dotted with lakes, rocks and cliffs rise above the treeline and when you reach the top of Rundemanen at 568 metres, mountains roll as far as you can see. In these highlands haunted by mysterious trolls, you could encounter a wolverine, a lynx or a bear but visitors who come to see the city lights do not stray far after dark.
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FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER NEW YEAR
New Year resolutions sound like a great idea; a fresh year and a fresh start seem to fit together, and even if we’re determined not to make any, other people can sometimes inspire us – or shame us – into making our own. But if resolutions are such a good idea, why do they fail so often? Setting Yourself Up for Failure At New Year, festive goodwill and New Year enthusiasm can give us a rosier view of life, tricking us into making a multitude of overly ambitious resolutions. They reverse the positive effect of goal setting by setting us up to fail - making us more likely to give up completely. Here are some tips for turning three popular, doomed-tofailure aspirations into realistic resolutions.
More Exercise Your Unrealistic Resolution: I’ll go to Pilates every week, walk at least two miles every weekend and do my dance DVD every Tuesday! You haven’t managed to do any of these things every week this year - so it’s unlikely you’ll achieve all of them, every week this year. Be honest about why you don’t do them. The activities you’ll find the motivation or time for are those you can fit in most easily and enjoy the most. A Better Resolution: I’ll do an hour’s exercise every week. Perhaps you most enjoy a walk, but bad weather puts you off? Plan to walk every weekend, but commit to doing your exercise DVD instead if the weather’s awful. Or plan to fit in the exercise DVD weekly; anything else is a bonus. While it’s not the NHS recommended amount of exercise, it’s some, and it’s consistent. You can increase it later.
Less Alcohol Your Unrealistic Resolution: “I’ll give it up entirely!” “I won’t drink at home/when I’m out/on weekdays/until Easter!” If you rarely drink, you’ll find sticking to such drastic resolutions easy. But if you rarely drink, you’re probably not making alcoholbased resolutions... Recent research shows that even low alcohol intake (well under the recommended limits of 2-3 units daily and 14 units per week) increases your risk of many serious conditions, including dementia and some cancers, so cutting back is well worth doing. But going teetotal or drastically reducing your intake may be hard if you’re a regular drinker. A Better Resolution: Think about when and where you drink alcohol, and plan to reduce your intake gradually. Here are a few strategies to try: • If you usually have 4 drinks on a night out, replace drink 3 with a large soft drink; it may last you the rest of the evening, halving your alcohol intake. • Match every alcoholic drink with a soft drink. • Find other ways to relax if you always have a drink on your return from work, and try to make it a Friday-only treat (or reduce your measure). Feeling you ‘need’ a drink is a warning sign – a first step on a potentially dangerous path. Consider if
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No Smoking Your Unrealistic Resolution: “I smoke 30 a day, but I’m giving up forever at midnight, December 31st!” It’s probably quicker to list conditions not aggravated or caused by smoking than to list those that are - and it can be hard to accept you’re addicted to nicotine. But in reality, when you crave a cigarette to ‘calm your nerves’ that twitchiness you feel is a symptom of withdrawal, which can come on very quickly with nicotine. This can make smoking a hard habit to kick, particularly if you’re a moderate or heavy smoker – and while a few people do succeed in going ‘cold turkey’, the most reliable and angstfree way is to reduce your nicotine intake gradually (and/or tackle your toxin intake). A Better Resolution: Pick or combine the cut-back strategies below to suit you, and if one doesn’t work, try another. • Visit your GP, who can prescribe some nicotine replacement products and refer you to counselling. You can also buy nicotine replacement products - experiment and see what works best for you. Some are particularly suitable for heavy smokers. • If you don’t already, make yourself smoke outside. It takes more effort and prevents toxins from your cigarette lingering in the air (second-hand smoke) and settling on surfaces, where they are re-released (third-hand smoke), so you’ll be improving the health of housemates and visitors too. • Swap to e-cigarettes or vaporisers; you’ll be inhaling nicotine, but not cigarette toxins such as cyanide and arsenic. • Smoke to a timed schedule and gradually increase the time between cigarettes. Even if you smoke 25 a day and only drop one daily cigarette per fortnight, you’ll still be a nonsmoker in under a year. ‘Resolution’ has an array of scientific and historical meanings, one of which is ‘reduction to a simpler form’. So keep your resolutions simple – and realistic!
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One of our main priorities is to rehome unwanted or abandoned cats. To help with this process, we have a small team of volunteer fosterers who take in cats until they are fit, healthy and ready for a new life. Unfortunately places are limited, so cats usually have to go on a waiting list until a space becomes available. Cats who come into our care are neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated before we find a new home for them. Our homing volunteers visit people interested in adopting our cats, ensuring we match them up with the right cat and providing advice on cat care where needed. Our neutering officer provides financial assistance to people who can’t afford to neuter their cats. We
run regular neutering campaigns at vets and fetes, enabling people to neuter their cats for just ÂŁ5 with Cats Protection paying the remainder. Word is now getting out and these events are getting increasingly popular. Another volunteer provides an online lost and found service, helping to reunite lost cats with their owners. We are always trying to raise money to enable us to help more cats. We have a shop in Newport which provides funding directly for our branch. We also hold stalls at various events to raise extra money for the branch, and to raise awareness of what we do. If you would like some help or advice, would like to adopt a cat, or are interested in volunteering with us, please contact us on catsprotectiontelford@ gmail.com or 01952 305645.
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people, letting them gently approach your dog with a small treat. This will make it a constructive experience for the dog, and they’ll retain positive associations. A few activities to try It’s also worth remembering that until your puppy has its first vaccination, you may need to avoid certain situations, but here are a few suggestions for places to go and people to meet once it is safe: • Busy, noisy streets as well as quiet countryside areas. • Young and older children (under close supervision). • Paddling in the sea. • Meeting a variety of dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes. • People on motorbikes, cycles and skateboards. The noise of household appliances can scare a young puppy, so it’s a good idea to expose them to the vacuum cleaner and washing machine very carefully, in short stages. Dog training classes are a great way to meet different dogs, and also provide a good support network for you. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/01/2016/advice/dog-training-socialisingpuppy-puppies-with-people-other-animals-canines/
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descriptions or simply give the job titles without adding any detail. Aim to write one or two pages and then edit it down to prioritise your most recent and relevant details. Build up your confidence There are many different ways to brush up the knowledge and skills you need to do your job. If you are returning to the same role, your old employer may be able to offer you an inhouse training course. Otherwise, you can search for information online, visit your library or community centre or sign up to courses at your local adult education college. Talking to previous work colleagues can also be reassuring, particularly if they can guide you towards sources of information that will help you catch up.
So you’ve cleaned the car, sorted out your desk drawers, completed a couple of Sudoku puzzles and watched “Homes Under the Hammer” on telly. This afternoon you’re going to potter round the garden and tomorrow you’ll pop round to a neighbour for a cup of coffee and a chat … For some, retirement is a blissful release from the pressures of work. Many retired people are more than happy to swap their job for a more relaxed existence: free to pursue interests they didn’t have time for when they were in full employment. However, if you are now several months or years into your retirement and you are feeling bored, restless and discontented, it may be time to consider going back to work. A law was passed in 2011 preventing the automatic dismissal of employees at retirement age, and nowadays around 1.5 million people in the UK work beyond the state pension age of 65. Recent research by the USA’s Oregon State University even suggests that people who work beyond that age could lengthen their lives, by staying more active and engaged. So what do you need to consider if you are planning to return to work? Get your CV in order If you haven’t updated your CV for a while, you’ll find the latest advice on style, content and layout online. It is important to tailor your skills, qualities and achievements to the job for which you are applying. Try to focus your CV to match the job brief’s requirements: for example, if you were once the CEO of a company and you’re now applying to work on a checkout in a garden centre, you could emphasise your ‘people skills’ rather than drawing attention to your leadership qualities. There is no need to list all the steps on your career ladder: just include the highlights. Compress earlier roles into short
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Building up your inner confidence is just as important as refreshing your practical skills. If you are returning to the job market after a break, go over your past achievements then make a list of all the positive qualities that helped you reach your goals (don’t ignore the ‘softer’ skills, such as being a good listener). The same qualities can be successfully transferred to a new job role. Treat yourself to a new hairstyle, new tie or new shoes in preparation for those interviews. If you’ve been absent from the social scene for a while, make an effort to put yourself in situations where you are likely to meet people, whether that’s a trip to the pub or volunteering to clean up a local beach. Learn about tax and National Insurance requirements Once you reach state pension age, you no longer need to pay National Insurance. You should provide your employer with proof of your age and check your first few payslips to ensure that National Insurance contributions are no longer being deducted. If you are working and receiving the state pension, your pension payments will be counted as income and will therefore be taxable in the same way as your earnings and any savings income you receive. Some workers fear that automatic enrolment on to their new employer’s workplace pension scheme will affect pensions they are already receiving. Tony Attubato of the Pensions Advisory Service says: “It is possible to save in a pension plan while receiving a pension from another. There will generally be no tax consequences of doing this and you will still enjoy tax relief on the contributions you pay.” On 6 September last year, the workplace equality think tank Business in the Community published a report entitled Age in the Workplace. It concluded that keeping older professionals in employment “will retain highly-desired skillsets, maintain a stronger workplace culture and provide growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes”. So if you’ve been languishing at home, feeling under-used and under-valued, it’s time to put aside those puzzles and hang up your gardening gloves. The experts agree there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get back to work.
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YOUR GOLDFISH HAPPY Too darned hot? Goldfish need to be kept in clean, cool water that mirrors their original habitat of freshwater rivers, ponds and lakes. The temperature should ideally remain between 10° C to 22° C, so a heater should not normally be necessary. It’s important to avoid sudden changes of temperature, especially when adding fresh water that is colder than the water currently in the tank. If you are worried about temperature swings, buy a thermometer.
A clean fish is a happy fish Fish from the carp family tend to produce a large amount of waste matter: releasing it through faeces and via their gills. This means that harmful toxins build up in the water, so buy a filter and make sure that it is regularly cleaned.
Almost everyone has kept a goldfish at some time in their lives. Whether it was won as a prize at a funfair or bought as a pet, most of us have a memory of watching our fish swim around its new, watery home for the first time. The trouble is, many of us also have a memory of our first fish dying - sometimes within weeks or months of bringing it home. Keeping goldfish is not as easy as it seems, although with proper care and attention some can live for as long as 25 years. A record-breaking goldfish called “Tish”, from North Yorkshire, actually lived for 43 years. Goldfish were originally found in cool streams, lakes and ponds throughout temperate parts of Asia and in parts of Eastern Europe. A small member of the carp family (which includes koi carp and crucian carp), the goldfish is a domesticated breed of the less colourful Asian carp, and the varieties you see today are the result of selective breeding that began in China thousands of years ago. The idea of bringing fish indoors developed during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in China, when a natural genetic mutation produced fish with golden scales instead of the usual silver tones. On special occasions these fish thought to symbolise abundance - were moved into bowlshaped containers and brought indoors to greet guests before being returned to their outdoor ponds and lakes. In the 17th century the fashion for keeping fish spread to Europe, when traders introduced goldfish to Portugal. Their colour was thought to bring luck and good fortune and it became a tradition for married men to give a fish to their wives on their first anniversary as a promise of prosperity in the years to come. With their bright scales, varied colours and graceful moves, goldfish can make delightful pets. If you are thinking of keeping goldfish, here are some useful care tips.
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It’s impossible to tell whether water is healthy by just looking at it, so test the water at least every four weeks with a kit that screens for ammonia and nitrate. If waste levels are too high, you’ll need to change half the water every day until conditions improve. The chlorine present in tap water is dangerous to both fish and the friendly bacteria in the tank, so it is vital to add a dechlorinating product to the new water. Otherwise, let the tap water stand for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to leave.
Give me some space Researchers from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, have been tracking fish released into the country’s waterways and have discovered that goldfish can travel hundreds of kilometers in a year. They found a number of fish that had grown to the size of a football and weighed around 1.9kg (4lb). A simple way to calculate the amount of space your goldfish needs in a tank is to allow 2 litres of water per 0.5cm of goldfish length. You should always try to provide a larger volume of water than the minimum size required, because larger tanks create more stable conditions. The RSPCA is very clear that ‘decorative’ tanks, such as goldfish bowls, are not suitable for fish. Round bowls are particularly harmful because the surface area is very small, limiting the amount of oxygen that can enter the water.
Feed me Make sure you buy the right kind of food for your fish and never feed a goldfish with tropical fish flakes. Goldfish require a plantbased diet, whereas tropical fish need protein. Remove food after five minutes if it remains uneaten, as it will rot and pollute the water. If you are not sure how much to give your fish, start with a small amount, then add a little more if they still appear to be hungry. All these guidelines may make goldfish care seem complicated particularly if you thought you could just pop your fish into a bowl of tap water and watch it swim around. There may be a certain amount of work involved in keeping goldfish, but you’ll be rewarded by the sight of happy, healthy fish that - like Tish the Yorkshire goldfish - will live to a ripe old age. Your fish may not survive until they are over 40, but with good care they will certainly give you many years of pleasure.
by Kate McLelland
COMMUNITY & WHATS ON
Notes from your local Ironbridge Gorge Councillor
Shontal Theatre Group presents 'It’s only a few quid'
In Ironbridge the Beeches Hospital has recently been approved which will see the conversion of the former hospital into 53 homes and involve the creation of 36 new homes. I have been working closely with Shropshire Homes with a view to ensuring the development is sympathetic to the World Heritage Site, appropriately considers the local nature reserves and seeks to mitigate the impact on the local highway network. Telford & Wrekin Planning Committee recently approved the land fronting Southwater One in our Town Centre. This will see part of the land being used as a multi-functional open space and the erection of a hotel. The open space will provide a great location for outdoor events. However, I have concerns about the introduction of a Travelodge Hotel on this prime real-estate land next to the Telford Town Park. Personally, I feel as though the Council should of proposed a more iconic design and use to ensure a clear vision for regenerating our Town Centre and ensure a high quality urban design. Such proposals would ensure a more culturally diverse destination offering that will attract visitors not just locally but nationally and ensured consistency with the aspirations of the Central Telford Area Action Plan by creating a more vibrant and sustainable economy for Central Southwater. For those that are keen to attend the Telford & Wrekin Local Plan Examination Hearing has been rescheduled for examination by the Planning Inspectorate for the week of Monday 30th January 2017 at Meeting Point House. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a truly wonderful Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all in 2017!
Drama production
Wednesday 15th February 2017 2.00pm "It's Only A Few Quid" ...looks at Gill, and how her life is turned upside down by the loss of her job. She struggles with debt and the people she owes. Then she turns to a certain individual for help and that’s when her real problems start …….. The event will be opened by Councillor Lee Carter and there will be a question and answer session with the England Illegal Money Lending Team and representatives from local agencies following the performance
Admission is FREE register today for a ticket at Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/citizens-advice-telford-amp-the-wrekin-england-illegal-money-lending-team-12054276381
Or e mail Christopher.Connor@Birmingham.gov.uk to reserve your place(s) Further details can be found at http://telfordcab.co.uk/
Cllr. Nicola Lowery (Ironbridge Gorge Ward) T: 01952 380 718 M: 07583 041 568 E: nicola.lowery@telford.gov.uk @Nic_Ironbridge
Nic.Ironbridge
Cllr Nicola Lowery
PUZZLE - ANSWERS SUDUKO (EASY)
SUDUKO (HARD)
QUIZ- REVIEW OF 2016
1. xxFiji’s
2. Coronation Street
1. Antonio
3. Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Mel B (“Gem standing for the first letters
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of their first names”)
4. Jay
5. Roald Dahl’s
5. Lemuel
6. Maria Sharapova (after failing a drugs
6. Amy
7. Mark Clattenburg 8. Ukraine 9. Angelina Jolie 10. Heroes, Life On Mars, Starman, Let’s Dance and Space Oddity
CROSSWORD
TRIAL 3 Letters RAW ALE WAR ARE WEB AWE 4 Letters AWL ABLE BAR BALE BRA BARE EAR BAWL ERA BEAR LAB BLEW LAW BREW LEA EARL
REAL WALE WARE WEAL WEAR
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4. Robot Wars
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CODEWORD
QUIZ -LITERARY FIRST NAMES
7. Emma 8. Clarissa 9. Buttercup 10. Tom
WORD LADDER Here is one possible solution (others may exist)
FORK pork park dark dirk disk DISH
WORDWHEEL PRESUMING
HIDATO
Across: 1 Passion play, 8 Boneless, 9 Seam, 10 Earth, 11 Biotype, 13 Sarcophagus, 15 Halberd, 17 Rabbi, 20 Case, 21 Barbican, 22
5 Letters ABLER BLARE BRAWL
Adventurism.
6 Letters
Shaman, 14 Glacier, 16 Bread,
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18 Brays, 19 Brat.
Down: : 2 Aloha, 3 Smelter, 4 Obey, 5 Pastiche, 6 Asset, 7 Campus, 12 Horrible, 13
KIDS PAGE
A - Hedgehog B - Bat C - Fox D - Owl E - MousE
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MOVIES A MONSTER CALLS
Conor is a troubled boy beset by bullies and struggling to cope with his mother’s illness. But when ‘A Monster Calls’, he’ll escape into a world of myths and magic. There’s an ancient tree just outside his village that’s been there for thousands of years. Conor knows there’s something special about it, but he could never have guessed that it would come alive, and be the key to his salvation… Release Date: 1st January 2017 Genre: Drama, Fantasy Cast Members: Felicity Jones, Lewis MacDougall, Liam Neeson
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
t’s time to experience Batman’s awesome world in ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’. He has millions of dollars, all the gadgets money can buy, and a sweet (very dark) costume. Better yet, he gets to spend every night punching evil in the face on the streets of Gotham. But now, to his horror, he has a responsibility – to look after the orphan boy he accidentally adopted. And how better to do that than by taking him on as a sidekick? Release Date: 10th February 2017 Genre: Action, Animated, Comedy Cast Members: Will Arnett, Ralph Fiennes, Zach Galifianakis
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COMING SOON... HACKSAW RIDGE
The incredible true story of Congressional Medal of Honour recipient Desmond Doss, ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ follows the conscientious objector-turned-medic as he heads to the front line of World War II. A committed pacifist, he refused to touch a gun or fire a bullet. His commanders were baffled, but eventually allowed him to serve on Okinawa, one of the war’s bloodiest battlefields. And there, a man they’d branded a coward would go above and beyond the call of duty, single-handed saving the lives of 75 men. Release Date: 27th January 2017 Genre: Drama Cast Members: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer
LOGAN
People used to call him the Wolverine. Now he’s just ‘Logan’. Years have passed, the world has changed, and the mutants are all but gone. Logan’s grown old, battle-scarred and weary from years of fighting. Charles Xavier is one of the only other mutants left, and he’s far from the man he once was. And when a mysterious girl arrives in Logan’s life, in desperate need of help, it’s time for the eternal soldier to go on one last mission. Release Date: 23rd February 2017 Genre: Action, Science Fiction Cast Members: Hugh Jackman, Boyd Holbrook, Patrick Stewart
Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.
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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.
Admaston
at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6.30-8pm Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.306.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm Wed: WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 5:30&7pm, Bollywood Dancing 6.45-8.30pm Thu: Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.30-9.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. Fri: Youth club 7.30-9pm. If you would like further info. on above visit www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Moira Hoath on 07722 213264.
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: From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons
Dawley
Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Dawley Social Club, King St, Telford TF4 2AG @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 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 Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9-12 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
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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
4th Feb - Table Top Sale at Edgmond Village Hall on first Saturday of each month 10am -12 noon, Vintage style tea cakes /coffee. £5 table, free entry contact Janis 07739 634703
Hadley
Hadley Five O Club - for over 50s meets most Mondays 9-45am to 12-noon at Hadley United Services clubroom. Talks, entertainers, trips out, refreshments etc Call in, or ring Keith on 01952-244804. Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934
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: 1:00-2:45pm NCT Bumps and Babes group - for parents and carers with children under 2, £1.50 donation 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 monthly & Beacon 7.45pm
2.30-4pm
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
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
Available for hire for parties etc..
Horsehay
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.
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.
Ketley
Telford Stamp and Card Club meets on the second Monday of each month (except July and August) at 7.30pm at Ketley Community Centre, Telford, TF1 5AN. Visitors welcome.
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.
If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033
Newport
Newport Afternoon Guild meet on the 1st Wed 2-4pm at the Cosy Hall in Newport. Call 01952 825 287 for further infomation. 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. Newport Bridge Club meet Tue & Thu 7pm at The Hub St Mary Street Newport. We welcome duplicate bridge players of all standards. Interested? Come and join us. Call 01952 814474 for more details or e-mail info@newport-bridge-club.co.uk 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) 1:303pm 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 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.
COMMUNITY & WHATS ON
Priorslee
Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee. TF2 9NN All abilities welcome. 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.
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.
Sheriffhales
Shifnal in Stitches - Knitting and crochet group every third Tuesday evening 7-9pm at Odfellows. Learners welcome! Facebook. com/shifnalinstitches
Shifnal
24th Jan (Tue) - Wrekin U3A 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. ‘The Magic of Moths’ by Patrick Clement. 9th Feb (Thu) - Messy church at St Andrews Church, Shifnal, 3.45pm. Activites, craft, worship, singing followed by sit down tea for children and their carers. Email messychurch@shifnalbenefice.org.uk for more info. 26th Feb (Fri) - The Shifnal Society - AGM and Members' Cheese & Wine Evening, 7.45 pm, St Andrew's Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road, Shifnal. Further details on 01952 463348 or www.2shrop.net/shifnalsociety 28th Feb (Tue) - Wrekin U3A 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. ‘Beneath the Dark Canopy’ by Michael Leach. Sheriffhales W.I. - open to all age groups. Meet at Sheriffhales village hall every 4th Thursday of each month. 7.30pm. New members welcome. For further info contact Janet on 01952 201946. 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@shifnalmens-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-ladieslink.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 8pm9.45pm. 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
Telford & Wrekin Arthritis Support Group, meet on 2nd Tue each month at St. George’s Sports & Social Club, Church St. 7.30–9.30pm. Also organize trips with side lift coaches and a 5 days holiday once a year with disabled access. Hydrotherapy sessions Thu 5–7pm, by appt only. For further details contact Mrs. Pat Watkins on 01952 618381. 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 A. Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details.
Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.
Telford - Town Centre
Tuesday Group lively discussions in a good humoured atmosphere. Women meeting 10:30 to 12:30 on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Venue subject to change. Contact Brenda on 01952 610939.
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
18th Jan - Wellington History Group, meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A talk by Peter Brown 'Wappenshall Wharf'. Entrance free, but donations appreciated. 15th Feb - Wellington History Group, meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A talk by Paul Hughes 'Telford Steam Railway' and Milnes’s Hadley 'Tramcar Works'. Entrance free, but donations appreciated. 15th Feb - Drama called 'It's Only a Few Quid', 2pm at Whitehouse Hotel in Wellington. Admission is FREE however, place(s) need to booked through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ its-only-a-few-quid-by-shontal-theatrecompany-tickets-29018508139 Evening Art Classes - at Wellington Methodist Church - Tuesdays 6-8pm. Contact Liz Doody the course tutor for more information or to book your place on 07970 709116. SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. WINTER opening Sat / Sun 10.30am-3pm, last entry to house 2pm. CHRISTMAS opening, Fri to Tue 9th-13th and 16th-20th December. 10.30am-4pm, last entry 3pm. Period decorations and carols. Standard N.T. admission charges apply. 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
Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347)
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
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
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 251 364.
Other Areas
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 1845 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 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
Admaston
at Admaston House Community Centre (for further info. contact Moira Hoath on 07722 213264): Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm Thu: Gentle seated and standing exercises for older people. 10.30-11.30am. Qualified tutor £2.50, call Diane on 01952 201803 for details.
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 the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail. com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at The Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Dawley, TF4 3JS. Contact us through our website www.imsg.org.uk or e-mail secretary@ imsg.org.uk 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
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-inmind.co.uk Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – Are you a woman who wants to develop your spiritual knowledge & be connected to other likeminded ladies; then this is for you. 1st Wed of month, cost £7 book Romella 07894812440 The Gorge Therapy Centre , Maws TF8 7LS Cygnus Book Cafe – Come and join a friendly group as we discuss a “spiritual” book of the month - 2nd Tue of month 10-11.30 @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440 Healing Share – For all Reiki and other hands-on energy practitioners – come and share your healing energy and have some healing yourself – 1st Wed of month & 4th Fri of month. @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440
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 £4 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
Bums n Tums fitness class - at Silver Threads Hall, Donnington 6.30-7.30pm. It would suit all fitness levels and is great fun! Contact Cheryl on 07714 610591 or cheryljauncey2@gmail.com
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: 7.308.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Tue - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com. Zumba - Mon & Wed - Lawley Community Centre - 6pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.
Hadley
Lightmoor Village
Donnington
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
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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+), 10.15-11am (3-6yrs)
Leegomery
CJ's Dance Fit - Mon & Wed 6.30pm and Thu 9.45am & 11am at Leegomery Methodist Church, Hadley Park Road, TF1 6QG. Also an Age UK class
on Thu at 1:30pm. Call 07793 777659 or email: claire.jervis74@gmail.com for more details. 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 7.1510.15pm 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 Wed 7:15 to 9:15 at Abraham Darby Academy Sports Hall £4 per night. All welcome. Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High St, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat 8.30 & 10.30am.
Muxton
at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 1-2:45pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World - Mon (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact Celia Powell 07575 123666 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
Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch, Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes. Contact sensei@meijyukan.co.uk website www.meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678 0091 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.
& Fitness Classes Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/yogame4families 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
Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club Est 1982 at Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting 6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger Rowley on 01952 612574. 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
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
50s, £5. More info www.shifnaldance. moonfruit.com Spaces limited so please contact Sally 01952 461760. Pilates Mon 10-11am (starting 5th Sep) at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall. Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, 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
"Koshi Wind-Chime Relaxation and Healing" Come for Healing and Relax to beautiful sounds. £5 each. St Georges & Priorslee Parish Centre. London Rd, TF2 9LJ. Every 4 wks Thu 7.30pm. Booking essential 07974 196 421 Nikki 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
Stirchley
Shawbirch Community Centre: Tue - Antenatal Yoga (5:30-6:30pm), Yoga (79pm) For further info. contact us on 01952 248538.
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.
Shifnal
Telford - Town Centre
Shawbirch
Slimming World - Shifnal Village Hall - Wed (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact Celia Powell 07575 123666 Meditation followed by group activity every Thu 7.30-9.30pm at Citizen’s Hall, Curriers Lane, Shifnal. £8pp. Contact Norma on 01952 463876 or email Jehandra@yahoo.com or Facebook -Jehandra Holistic Healing for more details. Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut, Thu 7-8pm 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 5.306.30pm, 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. DANCE class 10.30 Wed at St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & routines for fitness & fun, over
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
Wrekin Shotokan Karate Club, at Wrekin College Sports Hall, Wellington: Wed 6:30pm; Sat 10:30am; and at Sport TCAT Mondays 7:30 pm. Learn authentic Japanese Shotokan karate from team of black belts lead by 6th Dan, Shotokan Karate International Federation, Japan. Contact: Tony on 07841 839372. Severn Spokes Cycling Group - We are a small, friendly and welcoming group of cyclists who run regular, easy paced rides from Wellington through the quiet lanes of Shropshire and beyond. Contact severnspokes@gmail.com or visit www.facebook. com/severnspokes and/or our website www. severnspokes.com Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details. 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), 12-1pm (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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Estate Agents & Property Barker Healey..................................................21 Galliers Homes................................................18 Ithon Valley Lodges..................................... 20 Julia Weston.....................................................18 Lioncourt Homes............................................19 Nock Deighton.......................................... 16-17 Fascias & Guttering Telford Seamless Gutters...........................87 Farm Shop/Markets/Food Fayre Green Fields Farm Shop............................ 45 Heartwood Farm Shop.................................41 Financial Services CD Financial.....................................................61
Builder Darlington's of Shropshire.........................72
Fireplaces, Fires & Stoves Admaston Firecraft Centre........................77 Alpine................................................................75 Grate Ideas..................................................... 99
CCTV Telford CCTV & Automation......................71
Flying Lessons Midlands Gliding Club..................................51
Carpentry Darlington's of Shropshire.........................72 Select Joinery..................................................71
Footcare The Foot Doctor.............................................. 6 Telford Footcare............................................ 14
Carpet, Rugs & Floor Coverings All Floors n Rugs.......................................... 96 Carpet and Flooring.....................................23 Oakengates Carpets....................................25
Funerals Tranters Funerals...........................................58
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Chiropractic Newport Chiropractic.................................. 14
Granite Worktops Granite Transformations............................... 5
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Hairdressers Identity Hair & Beauty..................................31 Lucy Mae's Hair Salon.................................97
Councillors Local Councillors...........................................89 Decorating Neil Rogers.......................................................81 Simon’s Décor .............................................. 80 WE Dunne....................................................... 80 Dentist Fix-ur-dent...................................................... 96 Design & Print TEAL Design & Print...................................... 2 Doors The Door Store...............................................76 Driveways & Patios Central Paving................................................63 Dry Cleaners Chelsea's of Shropshire..............................59 Electricians AquaSpark.......................................................76 Buzz Electrical Contractor........................83 Del Corley Electrical Services...................83
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Health & Fitness Body Barn.......................................................... 7 Simply Gym.......................................................11 Supple Fitness.................................................. 9 Telford Hotel & Golf Resort......................... 9 Heating Gas Call............................................................ 96 Sunflow.............................................................79 Home Accessories & Gifts Home Inspirations........................................ 96 Home Care Clarriots.............................................................15 Household Goods Supersavers.....................................................27 Human Resources Support HR Solutions Shropshire.............................59 Hypnotherapy Reflective Hypnotherapy...........................97 Kennels & Cattery Wychwood.......................................................97 Kitchens (Supply & Fit) Kitchen Depot............................................. 100 R & R Kitchens................................................75
Loft Ladders/Boarding Jakes n Ladders.............................................72 Reveal a Space...............................................79 Log Burner Installation Alpine................................................................75 Logs Holts...................................................................62 Manor Farm Logs..........................................62 Oak Structures Select Joinery..................................................71 Optician Tim Vanes Opticians.....................................13 Oven Cleaning Active Cleaning..............................................83 Physiotherapy Anna Simons Physiotherapy......................13 SB Sports Injury & Physio. Clinics...........33 Plumbing & Heating A. Watson Home Improvements............ 84 Printing TEAL Design, & Print..................................... 2 Property Maintenance CKN................................................................... 96 Telford Maintenance Ltd..............................81 Removals Kings of the Road Removers....................97 Jays Removals............................................... 20 Restaurants/Pubs/Cafes Hadley Park House.......................................37 Masala................................................................97 Norwood House............................................ 43 Taste of Paradise.......................................... 45 Telford Hotel & Golf Resort......................... 9 The Barley....................................................... 43 The Fox......................................................38-39 The New Inn.....................................................41 The Redhouse Inn.........................................36 White House Hotel.......................................36 Roofing M & R Roofing & Son.................................. 84 TSG - Roofing.................................................87 Vincent Wegner............................................ 96 Solicitor Parry Carver Solicitors................................57 Terry Jones Solicitors..................................55 Taxis / Executive Travel Image Luxury Car Hire ...............................53 Tool Hire Jewsons.............................................................. 3 Tree Care Holts Tree Care...............................................62 Upholstery PJ’s Re-Upholstery Services......................97 Strettons...........................................................97 Websites ETAK Creative................................................57 Kalidescope.....................................................55 Weddings Hadley Park House Hotel............................31 Image Luxury Cars.......................................53 Will Writing ACW Wills....................................................... 54 Windows/Doors/Conservatories APH Windows................................................79 R & R Services................................................72 Trotfield Windows.........................................77
A range of Solid Fuel Stoves are NOW available
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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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THE KITCHEN DEPOT FOR THE PERFEC T KITCHEN RECIPE