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Why Start Afresh

WHEN YOU COULD JUST REFRESH?

Beautiful kitchens on a budget According to a recent study, the average Brit will spend around two years of their life redecorating and, unsurprisingly, 45 percent of us admit that our home is still a ‘work in progress’. Without question, the kitchen is the busiest room in the home – it deserves some TLC!

Worktops with the wow factor

If yours has seen better days, and you’ve recently found yourself contemplating an upgrade, ask yourself these three simple questions:

The range available through Granite Transformations Shrewsbury includes finishes to suit all designs, with finishes in granite, quartz, recycled glass, porcelain and the stunning Trascenda™ Collection, which mimics the finish of a marble surface, at a fraction of the cost. On trend and under budget – what more could you ask for?

• Is your kitchen layout working for you? • Are the carcasses still in good condition? • Would you rather spend three weeks without a functioning kitchen (and spending a small fortune) or refresh what’s already there, in a matter of hours? No brainer, right? Most of us are already satisfied with the existing layout and cabinetry in our kitchens, so why pay someone to rip it all out and start again, when you could save weeks of upheaval and demolition? With Granite Transformations’ vast range of replacement worktops, doors and tiles, you’re only ever hours away from achieving your dream kitchen and, better yet, it could cost less than half the price of a replacement kitchen. Before you start picking up the phone to a bespoke kitchen design company, or the local carpenter, consider replacing the surfaces, doors and splashbacks - completely transforming the space, at a fraction of the cost. Here, Richard Williams at Granite Transformations’ Shrewsbury gives us the inside story on how his team of specialist, in-house designers and fitters can achieve the kitchen of your dreams, in time, on budget, and with no compromise on style.

Shape up those shakers

Most kitchens have the foundation of a great, working space. You may find you have ample storage solutions but have grown tired of the design or feel of the room. In recent years, pine and Formica cabinetry has fallen in popularity, in favour of more contemporary, matte and gloss designs in cool, classic tones. Switch up your pine panelling, for a dove grey shaker style look, like the Granite Transformations’ door fronts in Matte Stone Grey. This will cut costs down considerably, leaving enough room in the budget for stylish appliances and accessories.

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Long gone are the days when kitchen worktops were simply a place for food preparation. With the introduction of cordless device charging, integrated television screens and pop-up electrical sockets, kitchens have become a truly multi-purpose space and the hub of the modern family home. A practical space deserves a hardwearing surface, with no limitations on style.

Granite Transformations offer a range of stunning surfaces and, with their exclusive ‘top that fits on top’ service, beautiful highgrade work surfaces are fitted directly over existing worktops, eliminating the need for removal, shortening the project timescale and reducing costs.

Splashbacks with style

With our splashbacks covering a vast area of the kitchen space, they can make or break the feel of a room. If yours have seen better days, specifically in those frequently used areas such as the hob or the sink, now may be the time to look into replacing hem. Ripping out sections of tile is a lengthy, costly and messy job so instead of replacing, refresh! Granite Transformations’ range of replacement tiles and glass mosaics take the fuss out of installing that touch of design to your kitchen. They can be fitted directly on top of existing tiles, minimising the install time significantly, and allowing the team of skilled in-house fitters to fit your splashbacks to an impeccable standard. Granite Transformations do not use subcontractors, ensuring quality of fit, and with most products fabricated locally, you can feel safe in the knowledge that your kitchen will show up on time, to your exact specifications and will be finished by an experienced fitter. So, there you have it – the kitchen of your dreams, without the demolition, lengthy design and install process, and with no compromise made on style. You heard it here first. If you’d like help with some creative ideas on how to refresh your kitchen, then contact the team at Granite Transformations Shrewsbury on 01743 585988 or visit one of our showrooms at:

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PROPERTY

8 National Shortfall of Homes Rising? 8 Propert Investment Still a Good Bet? 10 What to look for When Buying a House

WEDDING FEATURE

14 Get the Party Started 16 Finding 'The Dress': Do's & Don'ts 18 Capture the Magic of Your Big Day

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Come and be wowed by our fabulous four bedroom “Walnut” showhome at Oaklands Park located in the village of Shawbury, just 8 miles from Shrewsbury and 15 miles from Telford. Own one just like it and cook up a storm in the superb fully integrated kitchen, then relax in the fabulous sun lounge.

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www.lioncourthomes.com *All offers available on selected plots only and are subject to terms and conditions, please ask our Sales Executive for full details. Carpets offer excludes wet rooms and are from Lioncourt Homes standard range only. Photographs show indicative images of Lioncourt homes. Help to Buy cannot be used in conjunction with Part Exchange and offer can be withdrawn at any time. Help to Buy is a government-led scheme and availability is subject to qualification. For full terms and conditions visit www.helptobuy.org.uk. Prices and offers correct at time of print.

National shortfall of homes rising?

A look at the Telford property scene with James Carlon

“How’s the housing market in Telford doing at the moment?” It’s a question I get asked fairly regularly, and while I love talking about property, my answer has been pretty samey in recent years because one theme has dominated - the lack of new homes coming onto the market. Some startling figures have been released by the National Housing Federation and homeless charity Crisis, which show there is an estimated 3.91 million shortfall in homes across England. Clearly this will vary wildly across regions, but it’s certainly a sobering statistic nonetheless. The research also says 340,000 new homes need to be built across England every year until 2031 to meet future demand - compared to the current Government target of 250,000 a year.

Property investment still a good bet? New figures suggest that the average landlord could see a net profit of £162,000 per property over the next 25 years. The figures have been compiled by specialist lender Kent Reliance, part of OneSavings Bank, and will, of course, vary significantly across different areas of the country, but the overall message is clear - property investment is still good business. According to the research, a basic tax paying landlord who has placed a 30% deposit of just under £74,000 on a property, would earn an overall profit of £162,000 over 25 years after all costs and taxes, accounting for inflation. A lot of the profit is naturally tied up in the property itself in the form of capital gains, but income from rent alone 8

There are, of course, debates about the effect building new homes will have on the housing market, and the affordability of any new homes is a key factor as well. But it is clear from our experience across Shropshire that the demand for property is out there, so our message to anyone considering putting their house on the market is clear - buyers are ready and waiting, so now is a great time to get moving! James Carlon Residential Sales Manager Nock Deighton t. 01952 292300 m. 07974 154950 e. j.carlon@nockdeighton.co.uk

A look at the Telford lettings market with Dawn Clarke

would also generate a profit in the region of £65,000. From our point of view, the rental sector in Telford and across Shropshire is still performing strongly, and most importantly the demand for rental property is still very high. So these figures confirm our view that long-term property investment will always be a good bet. For more advice about lettings and property investment, give me a call on 01952 292300. Dawn Clarke Director Nock Deighton t. 01952 290163 m. 07976 209011 e. d.clarke@nockdeighton.co.uk

PROPERTY

8 Gough Close, Priorslee 4 bedroom detached house A spacious detached family home offering flexible accommodation and large gardens, within a sought after residential development. 16 viewings, 4 offers, sale agreed within 14 days

SOLD We have buyers waiting - more properties are urgently required!

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What to look for when viewing a house... Property tips from

Glyn McKenna of Nock Deighton in Ironbridge

Viewing a property is of course a vital step in any potential move and will probably be the deciding factor in whether you purchase or continue your search elsewhere. So what should you consider when viewing a property? Do your homework. Before viewing make some simple background checks. Check the internet to find out as much as you can about the property and the area before going to see it. Why is the house being sold? It is a good idea to find out how long the property has been on the market and the reason why it is being sold. If the seller has only been living in the property for a short time there could be a problem with the area or the house you are buying. What condition is the property in? Keep your wits about you. Does the property appear to have been looked after or does it look like it needs work doing to it? Check for damp, including in those areas that may have been shielded from view. Check the attic and basement as far as is possible so you know exactly what condition the property is in. 10

What does the sale include? Find out what fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. It is also a good idea to arm yourself with a tape measure to make sure your possessions will fit inside your new home. How does the price compare locally? You will know the asking price of the property but how does that figure fit with others on the market in the same area? How many viewings have there been and have any offers been made?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Viewing a property is an essential part of the moving process, so make sure you have a good look around, inside and out, and that you see everything you want or need to see before arriving at that all-important decision.â&#x20AC;? For more advice about buying or selling property in the Ironbridge area, give me a call on 01952 432533 or pop into the Nock Deighton office in High Street. Glyn McKenna Residential Sales Manager Nock Deighton t. 01952 432 533 e. g.mckenna@nockdeighton.co.uk

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84 Damson Drive, The Rock 4 bedroom detached house A spacious family home, situated in a popular residential area. 2 viewings, 1 offer, sale agreed in 2 days

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Rock Out

AT RETRO FESTIVAL FOR FREE LOVE LIVE music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free? By signing up to do a 4 hour shift with festival charity partner, Child Bereavement UK, selling wristbands and raffle tickets on the day, you will gain entry to the festival without spending a single penny. Let’s Rock Shrewsbury will take place at The Quarry on July 14th and will include live performances from UB40, Marc Almond, Kim Wilde and many more. Child Bereavement UK supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child faces bereavement. The charity also trains professionals such as doctors, teachers and midwives to help them better understand and meet the needs of grieving families. Ruth Sanger, Regional Fundraising & Communications Manager for the charity said: “Last year we raised over £60,000 at Let’s Rock festivals across the UK and we couldn’t have done this without the support of our wonderful volunteers. The atmosphere on the day is brilliant and our volunteers really do enjoy themselves. So if you’re tempted, please give us a call and find out how you can get involved.” Email: femke.bekker@childbereavementuk.org or call 01494 568932. To find out more about the charity and for support please visit: www. childbereavementuk.org or call 0800 02 888 40

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Get the Party Started

Make Your Wedding Reception Amazing! The ceremony is over and you’re now officially man and wife, so what’s next? A sophisticated drinks reception or a jolly good knees-up? Whatever your idea of a good time, carefully planning your evening ‘do is a must so that you can make sure that your guests enjoy the wedding reception just as much as you.

Choose the Soundtrack

Music is essential for setting the tone at any gathering, so if you want to create a sophisticated and romantic atmosphere there’s nothing better than a string quartet – or even a harpist - playing late into the evening. Or if you fancy something a little more upbeat, but still like the idea of a live performer, then try a jazz band, rock and pop singer or a classical guitarist. If that’s not your thing though, why not opt for a DJ and get the party started with something more upbeat. If you’ve got to appeal to a wide range of age groups, then why not choose popular hits from the last five decades, to give everyone something that they can get up and dance to? You could even ask family and friends for their favourite tracks and compile a playlist. After the older – and younger – guests have left you can always change the tempo and put on something that’s more to your taste.

Excellent Entertainment

Just like with choosing the soundtrack, planning entertainment to suit all ages and tastes at your wedding really isn’t easy. Here are some ideas:

Magician

Everyone loves magic, whatever their age, so hiring a magician can be a great way to keep guests entertained. It also provides a good ice breaking opportunity for guests and gets them talking.

Caricaturist

Keeping to the ice-breaking theme, another way to get guests talking is with a caricaturist. There are sure to be lots of laughs and your guests can take their own memento of the event home with them when they leave.

Photo Booth

There’s no doubt that everyone will love a photo booth that’s complete with props and a dressing-up box. It’s a simple, easy and a really popular wedding entertainment idea.

Fireworks

Light up the sky with your own fabulous firework display. It’s romantic, exciting and sure to delight both old and young guests alike.

Casino

Keep guests busy by creating your very own casino. Games like roulette, black jack, dice and poker are sure to please.

Kids Entertainment

Keep the kids entertainment with a face painter, clown or balloon modeller if your budget permits. If not, simply set up a table especially for the kids that’s complete with colouring books, games and crafts.

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Finding ‘The Dress’: Do’s & Don’ts

Finding ‘The Dress’: Do’s and Don’ts Ok, so you haven’t got the budget for a beautiful Givenchy wedding gown like Megan’s but that doesn’t mean that you can’t look just as amazing on your big day. Here’s our do’s and don’ts guide to shopping for your dream dress: Do try a couple of styles that you’d never usually go for. You’ve probably got an idea of the sort of style that you want but sometimes trying something completely different can have amazing results, or it can at least take you in a different style direction. Either way, it’s worth a try. Do think about your overall look when you’re trying on gowns. If you’re planning on a having a golden glow when your big day comes around, don’t try on dresses without a tan. Pale skin looks very different compared to bronzed skin when set against white, cream and ivory hues. It’s important to consider what your skin tone will be at the time of your nuptials for the most flattering finish. Do bring heels and accessories on every shopping trip. When you’re trying on any wedding gown make sure that you have a pair of heels to slip on because you won’t achieve the right look when you’re wearing flats. Heels not only add height but create a much more elegant look. Plus, even the most gorgeous dress in the world won’t look right if you’re wearing the wrong footwear. If you’ve already got a veil, tiara or piece of jewellery that you know that you want to wear, don’t forget that you’ll need to try it on with every dress that you’re considering. If you leave it to your imagination to see if it’ll match chances are you’ll be disappointed. Don’t try on too many gowns in one day. As soon as you start wedding dress shopping you’ll no doubt want to try on a dozen dresses as soon as you walk into the bridal boutique, but make sure that you limit the number of gowns that you try on in each visit; otherwise it gets very hard to remember the features you got likedan – oridea didn’toflike – about one. that you want but You’ve probably the sorteach of style Don’t rush into a purchase. sometimes trying something completely different can amazing When it comes to buying your wedding dress it’s easy to rush intohave making a purchase but it’s to hold back andin make sure that you’ve on plentyEither of different results, or definitely it can atbest least take you a different style tried direction. over a period of time – it’s amazing just how much your opinion can change way, designs it’s worth a try. from trip-to-trip. Don’t try on your dress with your hair down if you know that you’ll be wearing it up and vice versa. It may sound obvious, but it’s important to think about how you want to wear your hair on your big day because a dress can look very different when paired with an up-do compared to a long loose style. For example, a high-neck design complete with lots of embellishment won’t work well If you’re planning on whereas a having a golden glow when bigup-do. day with flowing tresses, it could gorgeous teamed with ayour polished

Ok, so you haven’t got the budget for a beautiful Givenchy wedding gown like Megan’s but that doesn’t mean that you can’t look just as amazing on your big day. Here’s our do’s and don’ts guide to shopping for your dream dress:

Do try a couple of styles that you’d never usually go for.

Do think about your overall look when you’re trying on gowns.

comes around, don’t try on dresses without a tan. Pale skin looks very different compared to bronzed skin when set against white, cream and ivory hues. It’s important to consider what your skin tone will be at the time of your nuptials for the most flattering finish.

Do bring heels and accessories on every shopping trip. When you’re trying on any wedding gown make sure that you have a pair of heels to slip on because you won’t achieve the right look when you’re wearing flats. Heels not only add height but create a much more elegant look. Plus, even the most gorgeous dress in the world won’t look right if you’re wearing the wrong footwear. If you’ve already got a veil, tiara or piece of jewellery that you know that you want to wear, don’t forget that you’ll need to try it on with every dress that you’re considering. If you leave it to your imagination to see if it’ll match chances are you’ll be disappointed.

Don’t try on too many gowns in one day. As soon as you start wedding dress shopping you’ll no doubt want to try on a dozen dresses as soon as you walk into the bridal boutique, but make sure that you limit the number of gowns that you try on in each visit; otherwise it gets very hard to remember the features you liked – or didn’t like – about each one. Don’t rush into a purchase. When it comes to buying your wedding dress it’s easy to rush into making a purchase but it’s definitely best to hold back and make sure that you’ve tried on plenty of different designs over a period of time – it’s amazing just how much your opinion can change from trip-to-trip. Don’t try on your dress with your hair down if you know that you’ll be wearing it up and vice versa. It may sound obvious, but it’s important to think about how you want to wear your hair on your big day because a dress can look very different when paired with an up-do compared to a long loose style. For example, a high-neck design complete with lots of embellishment won’t work well with flowing tresses, whereas it could gorgeous teamed with a polished up-do. All dresses shown are from Little Mistress Bridal Collection.

Capture the Magic of Your Big Day

Finding the Right Photographer

It’s an occasion that you’ll want to remember forever, so it’s essential to find a photographer who can capture the magic of your wedding day and provide you with a series of beautiful photographs that’ll keep your memories alive.

With so much planning to do leading up to your special day, it’s easy to overlook spending time finding the right photographer but it really is an element that shouldn’t be overlooked. A good photographer can capture the mood and feeling behind every moment of your celebration and present it in a way that brings those extra-special memories flooding back as soon as you open your wedding album. Here’s our guide to finding the right photographer for you:

Do Your Research

There are plenty of photographers out there that’ll be vying for your custom and in order to find the one that’ll deliver the results you want, it’s crucial to take a look at their previous wedding photography and see if their work matches what you’ve got in mind. If the shots are staged, formal and contrived, and you’re a fan of a much more relaxed and informal approach, then you know to try elsewhere.

Think About Your Theme

If you’re opting for a formal, vintage-inspired affair, then look for a photographer that can encapsulate the look you want using sepia, black and white and traditional photography styles. In contrast, if your celebration is a thoroughly modern and relaxed affair you’ll perhaps want a less planned and more spontaneous photography style to match, one that captures elements of the celebration that’d usually go unnoticed.

Making the Most of the Setting

You’ll need to ensure that your photographer can get to grips with your venue – and any challenges it presents – to really maximise photo opportunities for both you and your guests. For example, a countryside setting offers great potential for some scenic outdoor shots, away from the venue and crowds of guests. There’s nothing more romantic than an unplanned shot of the bride and groom walking hand in hand through an avenue of trees as the sun goes down. Helping your photographer to understand what appealed to you about your venue can also help them to capitalise on the setting. For example, if you’re getting married in a beautiful Georgian mansion and you fell in love with the elegance and grandeur of the building then make sure your snaps incorporate the features you love.

Personality Matters

It may sound strange but when it comes to photographers, personality really is important. You need to find someone who isn’t only skilled at taking beautiful pictures but who can also get the best of you and your guests. There’s often several group shots taken at any wedding and organising guests isn’t easy; a sense of humour and great people skills ensure the best photographs.

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It’s Your Special Day The Telford Hotel & Golf Resort is the perfect setting for a dream wedding

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New sandals and a bikini aren’t the only holiday essentials you’ll want to add to your shopping list this month. We’ve found plenty of travel-friendly health and beauty goodies to tempt you, whether you’re planning to backpack through Thailand, sightsee in Italy, or go camping in Cornwall. Towels, bucket and spade, Kindle, water, snacks…beach bags can get pretty heavy. Try decanting your suntan lotion into a

Green People’s Scent Free Sun Lotion has an SPF of 30 and is gentle smaller bottle, or pick up a travel sized one.

enough for all the family to use. It’s water-resistant and packed with skin-loving natural ingredients such as green tea, olive oil and avocado extract. The full size 100ml tube is £14.50, while the 30ml travel size is £6.50 from www.greenpeople.co.uk. Marks and Spencer’s also have lots of travel sized products

Nature’s Ingredients Lemon Shower Gel. The 50ml size costs just £1.50 and to choose from, including this

is perfect for a short break away. Planning a longer break? A bar of soap takes up less space in your suitcase than a bottle of shower gel. Check out TK Maxx for luxury bars at a budget price, or treat yourself to the gorgeously scented

Geranium, Ylang Ylang & Neroli Soap by Cole & Co, which costs £4 plus delivery from www.coleandco. com. Hotel bathrooms never seem to have enough cupboard space. Keep the clutter at bay with a wash bag that can be hung on the back of a door. This floral one from

Paperchase is £15 and has three separate compartments. Pop cosmetics in one, pills and plasters in another, and lotions and potions in the third. See www.paperchase.co.uk. Hot and sticky days at the beach call for a hydrating spray. Make your own by adding a few drops of essential oil to pure rose water or a cup of green tea. Or just pick up a bottle of

Crabtree & Evelyn’s La Source Refreshing Body Mist (£16). It’s cooling, revitalising and smells amazing. Think

cool ocean breeze with a hint of citrus. Rich in antioxidants, it leaves skin feeling softer and more hydrated. Bliss. See www. crabtree-evelyn.co.uk. If you’re catching a 4am flight, or have a packed itinerary,

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point rollerballs, each of which contains a 10ml blend of pure essential oils. Energy High, for example, is a refreshing citrusy blend of lime, grapefruit and orange leaf. Holiday still weeks away and feeling a bit stressed? There’s also a Little Box of Sleep and a Little Box of Relaxation, see www.tisserand.com.

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Seasonal Style Searching for some seasonal style inspiration? Ashley Gamble, from Ashley Gamble Hair and Beauty Ltd in Shifnal, gives his expert insight into the current trends for hair... Bye, cold weather and dark mornings. We’re totally over our Winter Wardrobes now and ready to cast aside our jumpers and boots. For those embracing this Summer’s trends, the stylists at Ashley Gamble Salon Ltd will make sure your hair complements your overall look. Bold looks are all over the catwalks. With cold shoulders still huge, alongside deconstructed shirts, florals, 80s party wear and slogan tees, your hair needs to make a strong statement as well as your clothes. The latest buzzword in the salon is ‘power’ and the new power hair helps you to be your most confident self. New power curls take the best of the 80s (bouncy volume) but leave behind the bad (crispy perms) for a soft, feminine and bold look ideal for special occasions. Big hair still has staying power. For a wearable, polished look, the ‘power pony’ is bang on trend. Low, sleek and perfect, this is no in-ahurry tieback; it means business. Slicked back styles are sexy and simple but pack a powerful punch. The wet look is back and is fabulous for summer styles.

Let your topknot do the talking: buns are still in vogue but for a 2018 update, pile them high. And wear with confidence. When it comes to colour, take inspiration from pastel hues and soft, subtle tones which will complement your skin tone; we specialise in high end ombres and root drags which flatter your face. For a new look, wearable take on catwalk trends, advice on styling, or just a professional blow dry that will make you look amazing, our stylists are happy to help so come in for a consultation and we’ll give you a warm welcome. We understand that your hair is one of your greatest beauty assests and will give you a bespoke look to suit lifestyle, using cutting edge techniques and exclusive organic brands. So let’s embrace the Summer trends with a fresh new look. Now, where did I put my flipflops?

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Hayley In her two and a half years with Ashley Gamble, Hayley’s talent has shone through and the in-salon training she’s received has helped her to progress to her well-deserved senior colourist role. Whether it’s rainbow pastels, or a natural colour, Hayley has the expert eye to know exactly what suits clients and makes sure they look fantastic. Working in the salon’s dedicated colour lounge, she has access to the latest techniques, products and trends, offering expert advice and thorough consultations.

Whatever a client’s preference, Hayley’s creative flair and expert touch achieves stand-out results which always look stunning. She’s now working towards developing her skills even more through competitions, with the encouragement of Ashley and Steph.

“I love everyone that I work with,” says Hayley. “We all get on like a house on fire and it’s more like a family here. And obviously there’s MooMoo, too (the resident salon dog); she’s my best friend.”

“I love vibrant colours and working with pastels, melting colours together, gives a multi-dimensional look which gives amazing results,” she says. Hayley’s root stretch technique is popular with clients who want a low-maintenance, contemporary look with a stunning ombre effect. She also specialises in punchy highlights, a new trend which is set to prove popular for summer and makes a change from the more subtle balayage which has dominated recently.

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Say hello to your summer beauty essentials, from the perfect tinted moisturiser to your new favourite lip balm. While most of us are pretty good at slapping on the sun cream these days, it’s all too easy to forget about protecting our hair. Sun damage can make hair frizzy, dry and hard to manage, as Anabel Kingsley, Trichologist at Philip Kingsley, explains, “UV rays act on hair in a similar way to bleach; they degrade its protein structure, leaving strands weaker and more vulnerable to breakage and further damage.” Philip Kingsley’s Sun Shield, £22, can help to keep your hair healthier. As well as offering sun protection, this lightweight spray also helps to prevent damage caused by chlorine and salt water. And, as an extra bonus, it reduces colour fade, and smooths and conditions to boot. See www.philipkingsley. co.uk. Skin does a pretty good job of renewing cells but a helping hand is always appreciated. Green People’s Age Defy+ Soft Buff Skin Exfoliator, £22 from www.greenpeople.co.uk, uses pineapple extract and finely ground bamboo stems to gently remove old, dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal. The exfoliating cream also includes bentonite clay to unblock your pores. In all, there are a whopping 24 beauty-enhancing active ingredients, including orange peel oil and extracts of rosemary leaf and hibiscus flower. Use it two to three times a week for softer, smoother skin that looks and feels healthier. If you’re looking for a new tinted lip balm, Bobbi Brown’s Extra Lip Tint (www.bobbibrown.co.uk) should be on your wish list. It’s super nourishing and works wonders on dry, chapped lips. There are four shades to choose from, all of which work to accentuate your own natural lip colour. So Bare Pink, for example, gives your lips a flushed glow, while Bare Popsicle adds a hint of deeper red. Think moisturising lip balm combined with a lightweight gloss. At £25.50, this is certainly not a budget buy, but it does feel like a real treat so is well worth splurging on. It can feel like there’s a new super-ingredient being touted in the beauty world every week. However, sometimes the old, tried and tested ingredients really are the best. Retinol, for instance, is probably the best ingredient for stimulating collagen production. It’s pretty potent, so most creams only include 1% or less of retinol, to avoid irritation. However, IMAGE skincare have found a way to formulate an overnight mask which includes 3% retinol, without any of the usual side effects. The results of regular use are impressive – firmer, softer skin, with fewer visible lines. Ageless Total Overnight Retinol Masque retails at £80. Call 0345 504 0461 to find your nearest stockist. If you’re ready to swap your foundation for a tinted moisturiser, check out Weleda’s new Beauty Balm Tinted Day Cream, £18.95. It’s packed with botanical goodness, including shea butter, jojoba oil, organic iris and cucumber extract, so is really nourishing. You won’t get the full coverage of a foundation, but the balm is lightly tinted and does a good job of covering imperfections and evening out skin tone. All in all, it’s perfect for summer, as it’s lightweight, doesn’t clog pores, and saves you time in the morning. What’s not to like? See www.weleda.co.uk.

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Hot Holiday Looks

By Helen Taylor

There’s nothing better to get you in the holiday mood than a day spent shopping for summery styles that’ll look amazing on the beach.

create a really versatile vacation look. Which is good news if you want to save some extra spending money and keep to only one suitcase.

Although it’s tempting to splash-out on a whole new holiday wardrobe, you only actually need a small selection of carefully chosen styles to

Here’s our favourite fashion buys that’ll be perfect for whatever you’ve got planned this summer:

Red Kimono Blouse £28. Miss Selfridge

Kimono £45. River Island

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Bleach Denim Ripped Shorts £32. Miss Selfridge

Stylish Summer Picnics Everything tastes better when it’s eaten al fresco. So when the forecast looks good, why not pack up some food and drink and head off for a day in the great outdoors? Use a portable barbecue for delicious food on the go. Suitcase-style barbecue, £79.95, Annabel James.

The best picnic rugs are easy to carry and have a waterproof backing. Pure new wool Polo picnic rug in rainbow grey stripe, £69.95, Black by Design.

Get comfy with a folding chair. Mandala deck chair by Kirsten Star, £120, Art Wow.

Hang pop-up paper lanterns for a fun, party atmosphere. These brightly-coloured ones cost £4.99 for a pack of five, Ginger Ray.

PRACTICALLY PERFECT PICNICS

Keep bottles chilled with handy wine cooler, £1, Poundland.

• Research your perfect picnic spot carefully – whether it’s on the beach, in a woodland glade, near a playpark or just at the end of your garden. How far is it from the car park? Are there toilets? Can you bring your dog? Make sure you pack everything you need for the day, from plenty of water, sunscreen and snacks to a lightweight waterproof (just in case) plus a few blankets and a torch for when the sun starts to go down. • Decorate your picnic area with battery-powered fairy lights, lanterns and some bunting. Get comfy with camping chairs or deck chairs, using your picnic basket as a handy side table. Music adds atmosphere (though don’t disturb people nearby), so bring a portable radio or Bluetooth speakers and a phone. Do you need shade? On a hot day you’ll appreciate a tepee, canopy or mini pop-up tent. • Bring along games that all the family can play. Rounders and croquet are great, or organise a treasure hunt, play hide and seek, or set up an oldschool egg-and-spoon or sack race. • The best picnic food? Anything yummy and not too melty or messy, especially if you can eat it with your fingers. Sandwiches, mini pies, kebabs, crisps, chopped vegetables with dips, plus fruit and something sweet, for example. Use coolers and ice packs to keep everything (especially drinks) cold.

Solar bamboo Tiki garden torches, £12.99 for two; string of 20 Carnival outdoor battery festoon lights, £16.99; both Lights4fun. Photograph: Oliver Perrott.

Picnic plates should be lightweight and unbreakable – these are made from pressed bamboo and would add a fun, festival vibe to any outdoor dining. Katie Alice Festival Folk picnicware, from a selection, Creative Tops. Fill your basket with supplies and head for the great outdoors. Hand-woven pom-pom basket, £30, Postcards Home.

Bright colours and cheerful designs will add to the enjoyable atmosphere. Talking Tables Tropical Fiesta plates, £4 for a pack of 12; and napkins, £3.50 for a pack of 20; both Ocado.

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Make the most of summer sunshine by ensuring your garden is a great place to relax and entertain. Every outside space, no matter how large or small, has the potential to become an extra ‘room’, whether you plan to use it for tending plants, entertaining friends or simply relaxing in the sun with some music and a book. And, just as you would do with indoor rooms, it is worth spending time considering how to make your garden both practical and beautiful. Perhaps just a few quick, inexpensive changes will do the trick – or you may wish to push the boat out and consider an entire redesign. Look at the bigger picture first. As well as your budget, you’ll need to consider what you really want from your garden. To begin with, sketch a scale plan of the space on graph paper and decide what will go where. Revamping your landscaping is a major job, but if this is the aim then consider what materials you intend to use – for paving, fencing, pots, furnishings and so on – and ensure that they co-ordinate. Set the dining area nearest the house, with space for a barbecue nearby or, perhaps,

SMALL SPACES: COOL SPACES Tiny gardens, courtyards, decks and balconies can be wonderful places to hang out and relax – and have the advantage of being incredibly low maintenance. • All you really need is a couple of chairs and a small table. If they fold up out of the way, so much the better. Alternatively, cleverly designed built-in furniture can maximise corners and any awkward spaces. • Furniture that doubles as storage (a chest used as a table, for example) is invaluable for holding gardening equipment or picnic paraphernalia. • Make the most of vertical space with tiered and hanging planters, even a living wall. • Paint the walls bright white and, if your plants are in pots, choose reflective containers. • Avoid dark corners by installing a variety of lighting, from battery-powered string lights to solar torches stuck into pots. • Increase the sense of space by hanging a mirror on a sheltered wall to reflect the light. • Don’t mix too many different materials. When choosing hard landscaping, pots, furnishings and accessories, stick to a limited palette to avoid a jumble of colours and textures.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS a wood-fired pizza oven (build your own or buy one off the shelf) or even an outdoor kitchen complete with worktop, storage, sink and bar. In a large garden you could fit a play area at the far end, with swings and/or a climbing frame, trampoline or tepee. And a peaceful area away from both the house and the children would be ideal for a hammock or swing seat – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. You can signal changes of function by altering the flooring materials and introducing interesting changes of levels. Think about lighting at the earliest possible stage. While solar and battery-powered lights can look amazing, an outdoor lighting circuit (installed by a qualified electrician) will allow your garden lighting to be even more flexible and effective. Consider what elements of your garden would benefit from illumination, whether it’s steps to the seating area or a particularly sculptural tree, and add enough general lighting to allow you to enjoy the garden into the evening. Wall lights (perhaps with motionactivated sensors) are ideal for paths and passageways, while strings of lights can be wound around trees, posts and trellises for a party atmosphere. If you are not starting your garden design from scratch, there are still plenty of quick, inexpensive fixes that will make a big difference, including simply moving or re-arranging the furniture, adding a canopy or sunshade or setting out a few large pots with dramatic planting. Fit a simple metal archway over a path for a pretty focal point, or install a small wooden pergola as a shady resting place. Consider refreshing walls or fencing with a coat of paint – matt black and very dark blue are both very on-trend and provide a fabulous backdrop for the vivid colours of plants. To make your outside space feel even more like an indoor/ outdoor room, add comfortable seating, whether in the form of deck chairs, loungers, low-level chairs or even sofas covered with waterproof fabrics. Put side tables nearby for books, drinks and phones, and consider accessories such as outdoor bean bags, rugs and cushions. For eating, it is worth investing in solid, durable dining chairs and tables, bearing in mind that, to make it last longer, most garden furniture should be stored away when not in use. That said, second-hand garden furniture is often readily available at a good price, and can be easily disguised with a lick of paint or a pretty oilcloth. Add a selection of plates, bowls, pitchers, tumblers and napkins in this season’s hot, tropical shades and you have transformed your garden into an oasis for outdoor living.

Image Above: Roshults 5m outdoor kitchen island with bar, £26,290, Chaplins Furniture: 020 8421 1779; chaplins.co.uk.

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T: 01952 432901 Set in the heart of Ironbridge on the banks of the River Severn the White Hart has constantly strived to deliver consistently good food. Along with the regular lunchtime menu the renowned gastro pub now has the addition of 'Number Ten', the White Hart’s fine dining experience. Already awarded an AA rosette the team are working hard to claim their second - with Alex Nicoll at the helm and head chef Kate Bradley creating culinary masterpieces, they are well on their way to deliver. Number Ten is set on a split level with two thirds of the restaurant located on the first-floor gallery with views overlooking the River Severn and a smaller seating area situated on the ground floor which works well as a semi-private dining space for private parties (up to fourteen people). We attended on a very warm evening and took advantage of the White Hart’s courtyard to enjoy a cold beverage and views of the famous bridge spanning the river before heading inside to enjoy some great food. Our table was by a large window which allowed us to continue enjoying the sun and great views. For starters Nik chose the White Asparagus, Truffle Brioche, Morels and Hollandaise (£7). I chose the Crispy Pig Cheek Terrine, Sweet and Sour Pineapple Kimchi (£7). Nik said the white asparagus was lovely and sweet and retained a pleasant bite, served on a buttery toasted slice of a fluffy brioche loaf along with a silky hollandaise sauce, topped off with nutty sautéed Morel mushrooms and spinach. The light and creamy asparagus and hollandaise balanced perfectly with the meatiness of the Morels and sweetness of the brioche.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT My terrine fell apart as I pushed my fork into it, the pork was soft and tender and melted in your mouth, the sweet and sour pineapple kimchi added a lovely sweet sharp kick to the dish along with the sweet sauce, I really enjoyed this dish and would definitely order it again. There were lots of tempting dishes on the list of mains, but I finally chose the Chermoula Spiced Lamb, Cauliflower, Lamb & Feta Samosa, Tomato and Aubergine (£18). Nik decided on the Fillet and Belly of Pork, Bubble and Squeak Fritter, Cabbage and Hazelnuts (£18). Nik’s dish had two of the best cuts of pork combined in one dish, the pork fillet was of a good size and was amazingly tender while the cut of belly pork in contrast was rich, sticky and had just the right amount of fat to balance it out, being slow cooked the belly pork melted in the mouth and had a delicious crackling top. This was served with a delicious golden fritter of buttery bubble and squeak and braised cabbage sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts. My lamb was cooked to perfection, moist and tender with a lovely spiced crust, the samosa had a slightly crispy case packed with a delicious soft filling of lamb and feta. The roasted cauliflower, spiced aubergine and rich tomato sauce added lots of extra flavour and textures to this dish which I really enjoyed. Desserts were quickly chosen and I opted for the Treacle Tart with Banana Ice Cream (£7) and Nik was tempted by the Chocolate

Fondant, Cocoa Nib Tuile & Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream (£7). The chocolate fondant was amazingly light and when the soft case was pulled open the warm rich dark chocolate sauce oozed out. The mint choc chip ice cream was topped with a chocolate tuile wafer. A must for any chocolate lover. My warm treacle tart had a thin crunchy base and was topped with a soft dark and sticky moist treacle filling, the banana ice cream and butterscotch sauce worked perfectly with this dish. The three course menu changes weekly and although items are individually priced there is a fixed three course cap price available (at £30 per person) which makes this great value too (some supplements may apply). Number Ten has regular Taster Menu events which are usually on the last Friday of each month, their next one will be Friday 20th July. The taster nights consist of a seven course menu at £38pp with an option of 6 specially selected wines to accompany each course at £17pp (this varies depending on the wines selected). Number Ten is perfect for special occasions so if you are planning something special or simply want to treat yourself then do book in advance to avoid disappointment. Great location, relaxed atmosphere and fabulous food!!

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AA Rosette Award A Shropshire restaurant is celebrating after winning back accreditation from the inspectors of a prestigious guide. The Mytton & Mermaid, at Shrewsbury, has secured an AA rosette – 11 months after appointing a new executive chef and general manager. The team behind the venue’s improvement is determined to keep pushing, so that it achieves a second rosette. Executive Chef Chris Burt said he is delighted that his team have achieved this accolade.

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Chris commented, “It’s down to 11 months hard work from myself, our general manager Kirstie Lewis and the rest of the kitchen and front of house team. “We’ve been pushing hard to get things back to where they should be and it’s great that we’ve made those first steps.” The restaurant uses only locally sourced ingredients from butchers to cheesemakers, from bakers to spice makers; team Mytton are certainly pushing all boundaries. With their sold out 'Taster Evenings' in the delightful drawing room overlooking Atcham bridge and the river Severn, their infamous Steak Nights to informal Sunday lunches, they are certainly on the road to 2 rosettes. Also available at the Mytton is Afternoon Tea which is served Monday to Saturday from 12-6pm, call to book a table.

AA Rosette Award

For further details or to make a booking please call 01743 761220 or visit the website at www.myttonandmermaid. co.uk where you can view the latest menus, events and offers.

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The Oakley Arms Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, Staffordshire ST19 9BQ 25th & 26th August

Rum

FESTIVAL 2018

Over 40 Rums and a choice of Rum inspired cocktails. Carribbean inspired food and children's entertainment

Enjoy Al Fresco Dining in our Beautiful Gardens

Food Served:

Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 11am - 11pm Sun: 11am - 10:30pm

To keep up to date with our events find us on Facebook or join our mailing list.

Mon-Thu: 12 - 9:30pm Fri-Sat: 12 - 10pm Sun: 12 - 9pm

Book Your Table Online on Our Website

T: 01902 859800 • E: oakley@brunningandprice.co.uk • www.oakleyarms.co.uk

À la carte Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge Steak Night Every Wednesday Get 2 steaks and a bottle of house wine for £35

NEW À la carte menu!!

Classic & Contemporary Cocktails Extensive cocktail menu available served daily

Come and stay with us in one of our 5 luxury en-suite rooms, decorated with comfort in mind. All our rooms have satellite TV, Nespresso coffee facilities and luxurious bathrooms

Opening Times

Food Times

Tues - Thurs 12 noon until 10pm Friday and Saturday 12 noon - 12 midnight Sunday 12 noon - 9pm

Tues - Sat : 12pm - 2:30pm then 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sunday 12:00pm - 4:30pm

À la carte and bar menu served daily

Monday closed

10% OFF

10% discount off your final bill when you book a table in our restaurant on a weekday. Valid till 31st August 2018 (Mondays to Thursdays)

Phone: 01952 271790 • Email: enquiries@no12shifnal.com 12 Church Street, Shifnal TF11 9AA

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Wellington Road, Muxton, Telford TF2 8NG

T: 01952 603603

Food Served: 12pm - 9:30pm 7 days a week

2 Steaks and Wine for ONLY

£27.50

(available everyday) 2 Succulent Prime Rump Steaks with a Bottle of House Wine

MONDAY NIGHT MANIA

£7 MAIN COURSE

£3 Starter • £3 Sweet

You choose how many courses Served in the bar or restaurant between 5pm & 8pm every Monday night. Please book to avoid any disappointment

Visit our website to view our latest menu

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Special Offer 10% OFF your food bill (T&C's apply - Discount applies when ordering off the main menu, excludes drinks and any other offers. Valid until 31st August - please mention this advert)

62 High Street Newport TF10 7AQ

Food served 10-3pm

Friday

Fish Supper - Fish, chips and mushy peas with a soft or hot drink for

Only £6.50

Tuesday & Thursday Treat yourself offer for the over 60’s

50% OFF FOOD

Booking recommended

T: 01952 820 810 Ideal venue for Birthdays, Parties, Christenings, Wakes, etc..

off select menu (T&C's apply)

Friday & Saturday Late Night Music

Drink offers

2 Cocktails for £8 | Double up for a £1 Select Doubles £2.50

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT The Tayleur Arms Longdon Upon Tern, Telford TF6 6LJ T: 01952 770335 E: info@tayleurarms.co.uk

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Food serving times: Mon to Fri 12-2:30pm & 5:30-9:30pm Sat 12-9:30pm Sun 12-5:30pm

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TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEAS SPECIAL OFFER served Monday - Saturday (please book to avoid disappointment) 10% OFF YOUR BILL £16.95PP or £19.95PP

Includes food and drink when ordering of the main menu, excludes Carvery and other special offers. Valid until 31-08-18 (Please present this advert)

(£19.95 to include a glass of Prosecco)

Weather dependant - why not book a table in our beautiful gardens.

Please enquire for more details or to book

Celebrating a birthday, baby shower, anniversary or just a family and friends get together, we can cater for large or small groups. COME AND TRY OUR NEW MENUS INCLUDING LUNCHTIME & DESSERT MENU WITH NEW PUDDINGS TO SHARE

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET EVENINGS, CALL OR LOOK AT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

The Bridge Inn Lower Bar, Newport TF10 7BJ

T: 01952 324481 www.thebridgenewport.co.uk

Selection of local real ales, bottled Belgium beer, craft beer and 25 gins. Freshly prepared, home cooked food, using local suppliers.

Daily

Specials Board Large selection of fish dishes & gluten free dishes

Always a Warm Welcome

Bar Opening Times:

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Good Quality Local Food Served:

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Recipe

BERRY AND CHOCOLATE PAVLOVAS These divine individual pavlovas are ideal for a summer dessert. You can make the meringues in advance then layer with fruit and cream a couple of hours before serving. Makes 4 Ready in 2 hours

INGREDIENTS: • 4 large egg whites • 225g caster sugar • 1 tsp cornflour • 1tsp white wine vinegar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 500g fresh strawberries • 200g fresh raspberries • 25g icing sugar, sifted, plus extra to serve • 2 tsp lemon juice • 300ml double cream, softly whipped • 200g Greek yoghurt • Chocolate curls, to decorate

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C, fan 130C, Gas Mark 1. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper. Draw six 9 cm circles on each sheet of baking paper. Turn the paper over. 2. Using an electric food mixer whisk the egg whites in a clean grease-free bowl until stiff. Gradually whisk in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition to make a firm and glossy meringue. 3. Blend the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla extract together in a small bowl and fold into the meringue. Divide the meringue between the marked circles. 4. Bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour until the meringues are crisp and dry on the outside. Turn the oven off and leave them to cool completely in the oven with the door slightly open. 5. Hull and chop most of the strawberries (reserving about 8 for decoration). Place in a food processor or blender with half the raspberries and pulse to make a thick puree. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the icing sugar and lemon juice. Fold the yogurt into the cream. 6. Carefully remove the meringues from the baking paper. Sandwich the meringues together in stacks of three with cream and the fruit puree. Top with the reserved strawberries and remaining raspberries and decorate with chocolate curls. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.

TIP The unfilled meringues will keep in a an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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How to Manage the Cost of Entertaining the Kids this Summer

(NOT TO MENTION BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXPENDITURE)

If you’re worried about the cost of entertaining your children this summer, you’re not alone. It’s been estimated the average family spends £389 on entertaining the kids during the summer holidays. Ecommerce marketplace Groupon surveyed 3,000 parents and found that 9% started planning and saving for the school summer holidays up to six months beforehand. Furthermore, 35% of parents had to cut back on their everyday spending at the end of the summer because they’d spent too much during the school holidays. So in the light of this, what can you do to ease your financial situation at this time of year? Here are just a few ideas to help you manage the cost of entertaining the children and deal with the inevitable back-to-school expenditure. Prioritise your spending Prioritising essential outgoings, such as rent, mortgage payments or council tax, allows you to steer clear of serious financial trouble. You’re not risking the roof over your head and will still be able to buy the groceries to feed your family. It’s so easy to get carried away when you’re planning activities with the kids and spend money that’s already allocated somewhere else. Don’t assume you’ll be able to catch up with priority payments later on, however – once you start getting behind with these, it won’t be long before you’re in serious debt. Make a budget By carefully budgeting before the summer begins, you may find areas where you can cut back. Knowing exactly where your money goes means you can consciously reduce your outgoings wherever possible, and potentially find some extra money to spend on taking the kids for a day out. Perhaps there are one or two subscriptions that could be cancelled, for example, or a cheaper supermarket that you could try, plus getting into the habit of cooking meals from scratch when you’re at home will save some money in its own right, and is a good precedent to set for the whole year. Find free or low-cost activities in your area Make full use of the internet by searching for free activities in your area. You should be able to find a few deals on days out, or coupons and vouchers for money off entry to kids’ attractions. Theme parks can be particularly expensive for families, but with a ‘2 for 1’ offer on admissions, or a meal deal when you’re there, you’ll all enjoy a great day out without it breaking the bank. The best ideas for free activities depend on how old your children are, but could include such pursuits as story time at the local library, walks or bike rides in the countryside, or hopscotch and skipping games. Make some extra money You can make a surprising amount of money by selling unwanted items on the internet. Children’s clothes and toys are great sellers, for example, but also books and CDs. Online questionnaires and surveys are also a good way for you to

earn a little more, and these can be completed from the comfort of your own home after the children have gone to bed. Get the children involved with money If your children are old enough you can introduce them to the realities of managing money, albeit with small amounts at first. They’ll begin to understand that money is finite, and they can’t have everything they want. Plan ahead for the next school holidays It’s never too early to plan ahead financially – even getting ready for next summer. By planning well ahead you’ll have a rough idea of how much the summer holidays will cost and can put a little bit of money aside in advance. What about back-to-school costs? The cost of school uniforms and all the other ancillary bits and pieces the children need for the new term can be the final straw for your finances at the end of the summer holidays, so what can you do to help yourself financially in this respect? • If you have more than one child at the same school and the uniform is in decent condition, you could hand it down to a younger brother or sister. • Buying school uniform towards the end of the summer holidays is a good idea. Children grow so quickly and this way you can also make sure they get the most wear out of their uniform. • Some schools operate second-hand uniform sales when the end of the holidays is approaching – this can offer huge savings as you don’t have to buy new items. • Giving a slightly older child some money to buy their own stationery or other school items can teach them about money management, particularly if you let them keep the change. For families on low incomes, dealing with school summer holiday costs adds stress to an already challenging financial situation. Keeping the children entertained can be expensive, but with a little planning and budgeting, hopefully it won’t impact too heavily on family finances at this time or during the rest of the year.

by Ann Haldon

CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT

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PETS:

HELPING YOUR DOG DEAL WITH THE HEAT OF SUMMER

Heat stroke is a serious risk for dogs in the summer because they can’t lose heat through their skin as we do. Even on a warm day, if they can’t seek out shade or water to cool down, they can suffer irreparable organ damage, which is often fatal. So how do you prevent heat stroke, what are the symptoms, and what can you do to help?

Is your dog suffering from heat stroke?

What to do if you suspect your dog has heat stroke... You need to cool your dog down, but without making them too cold once the panting has stopped. Seek help from a vet as a matter of urgency, even if you’re not sure whether they’re in danger. Organ failure can occur over a longer period of time, and fast action can save their life even if you think everything is fine. www.telegraph.co.uk/pets/news-features/keep-dog-coolsummer-heat www.metro.co.uk/2017/06/20/how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-inthe-heatwave-6722194

By Ann Haldon

Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include: • Rapid breathing • Heavy panting • Lethargy • Drooling

• Agitation or disorientation • Vomiting and/or diarrhoea • Fitting • Seizures

Preventing a disaster... Being aware that your dog is very susceptible to heat stroke is a major factor in preventing it. You should make sure that: • They aren’t locked inside the car on a warm day. • Your dog has ready access to shade, and plenty of cool drinking water. • You don’t over-exercise them, or take your dog out during the hottest part of the day.

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Ofsted Inspected Safe and Secure Site BCA Award Runner Up 2017 3 Spacious Rooms Plus Outside Play Area 30 Hour Funded New 30 Hour Funding - Enquiries Welcome Places Available, 15 Extended Funded Flexible Days Hours for 3+ Spaces Available Children Forces and Non-Forces Children Welcome (2, 3 & 4 year olds) Regular Yoga Lessons From a Fully Trained Professional

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Summer Fun

Want to make your pennies stretch a bit further this summer? Keep reading… Free local events Install the Eventbrite app on your phone (or check the website www.eventbrite.co.uk) for family-friendly events near you, from food and drink festivals to pop-up art exhibitions. Most are free and tickets can be booked using the app. If you can bear to brave the crowds, shopping malls often have free family activities on over the summer, including kids’ entertainers and competitions. Gone are the days when libraries were silent places reserved for studying. Now they regularly play host to all manner of familyfriendly events, including treasure hunts and storytelling. Many events are free, while others incur a small charge. Sign up to your local library’s social media pages or newsletter to be the first to hear what’s coming up.

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My Box Office (www.myboxoffice.biz) also runs a similar scheme for an annual fee of £15, which gets you discounted tickets to a range of shows across the UK. Again, tickets are usually offered last minute, and there are only ever a limited number available, so you need to be quick! TV companies offer free audience tickets for many of their programmes, from Dancing on Ice to The Voice. Most of them can be requested through www.sroaudiences.com. There don’t tend to be many children’s programmes, but the website is well worth a look if you have older children.

Discount vouchers Wowcher, Groupon and other voucher sites do have some great deals, but they usually involve signing up to a daily alert. Bownty (www.bownty.co.uk) gathers all the offers together in one place, and you don’t have to sign up for newsletters. You can search by location and activity, and when we checked there were cut-price deals on soft play and kids craft sessions.

Several of the larger cinema chains offer cut-price kids clubs. Vue and Odeon’s kids clubs, for example, are at 10am on Saturday and Sundays at most cinemas, and every morning during the summer, with tickets priced from £2.50. The offer is usually only valid for one particular film.

Kids Pass gives you discounts for a wide range of activities and venues, including cinemas, aquariums, zoos and more. You also get free kids’ meals (with a paying adult) at restaurants such as Giraffe, Prezzo and Bella Italia. The card usually costs £39.99 for a year but there are often offers available, including £1 for a 30 day trial (you’ll need to make sure you cancel within the trial period). The website is www.kidspass.co.uk, but search online for special offers before buying.

Heading to London? The Audience Club offers free tickets to a host of live shows. Membership costs £5 and there’s a £3 (plus VAT) admin charge for each ticket, meaning you could easily save £100 per show. Most tickets are offered last minute and you can only get two per member. See www.theaudienceclub. com.

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Cut-price shows

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“You’ve got to fight him some time or other you know, ’cos he’s St George and you’re the dragon…” When a dragon is discovered up on the Downs, the Boy is not in the least surprised. He’s always known the cave there was a dragon cave, so it seems only right for a dragon to be living in it. But this particular dragon is not a bit like the ones in fairy tales – this one writes poetry and doesn’t like fighting! When the town-folk send for St. George to slay the dragon, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince the townsfolk to accept him….

Quantum Theatre presents an enchanting adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s, The Reluctant Dragon – a touching, sweet and funny tale of bravery, friendship and derring-do for all the family.

Sunday 19th August Gates open: 5.30pm Performance starts: 6.30pm Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes – to include an interval Car Parking on site is complimentary

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Adult £15.00 Family of 4 (2 Adults & 2 Children) £46.00 Child (Aged 4 – 15 years) £10.00 Student £10.00 Children (under 5 years) FREE Tickets can be purchased via our website or from the Visitor Centre in advance

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Transferring Your Pensions Before you consider transferring your pensions you should make sure it is the right decision for you. This means assessing your current lifestyle and monitoring your outgoings so that you will still be able to afford the lifestyle once you retire. What is a pension transfer? This is the process of transferring a final salary pension for a cash value. This cash value is then invested into a defined contribution type scheme allowing you to access the potential benefits of the pension freedoms which came into effect in April 2015.

Why might you transfer your pensions? There are many reasons to transfer your pension and these will be specific to you and incorporate your attitude to risk. One reason could be that you have come across a scheme which offers a better value for your savings, or that your current fund is closing and you have no choice but to transfer out.

What are the benefits of a pension transfer? By transferring you give yourself more control over your pot and how you spend your money. There are also tax advantages and most importantly there is the ability to pass on whatever pension fund remains to beneficiaries should you die.

Make sure you consider the risks Transferring out of a final salary scheme is unlikely to be in the interests of most people because it risks them being worse off in retirement. They will give up the guaranteed income for life, and accept that the value of their pension and the income it can produce may fall as well as rise, and they could get back less then they transferred.

Get experienced advice from a professional adviser Here at Pensionlite our experienced advisers are well placed to be able to offer advice that will help you plan for your retirement and future. By booking a no obligation appointment we will go through all the options available that will help you make the most out of your savings. Contact our team on 01952 279 379 or visit www.pensionlite.co.uk

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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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How to Save Money

ON YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY THIS YEAR Exceeding this or your monthly allowance can result in a hefty bill when you arrive home as the charges are extremely high, so read the small print on your contract or check with your provider for more information.

When you’ve reached your destination Arrange your own excursions You can considerably reduce the cost of sightseeing if you travel independently whilst you’re on holiday. Prearranged excursions with a local travel operator or through your local rep may seem attractive, as you probably won’t have to lift a finger on the day. When you consider the cost-savings available when you go independently using public transport, however, the financial benefits are clear, and you’ll have extra money to see and do more throughout the holiday.

The cost of travelling abroad has increased over the last year or so, mainly due to a fall in the value of sterling, but there are still ways you can save money on your summer holiday. You may be able to secure a better exchange rate by visiting a non-Euro country such as Croatia or Poland, for example, but what else can you do to reduce your costs without taking away the joy of a well-earned break?

Before you go Be flexible If you’re able to travel over a range of dates, or you don’t have a particular destination in mind, you’ll have more chance of finding that elusive holiday bargain. Maybe you just want to relax on a beach in the sun, in which case the destination may not be so important, or you might be looking for a city break with no particular country in mind. Forget the frills Although you won’t be able to carry liquids through the airport, taking your own food on board can save a considerable amount of money, particularly if you’re feeding a family. If you’re travelling with a ‘no frills’ airline, taking a smaller bag that you don’t need to check in can also reduce your costs, and makes the airport ‘experience’ more enjoyable by avoiding the often stressful check-in process. Staying overnight at the airport? Many flight and package deals involve flying in the early hours of the morning, so unless you live near the airport it’s likely that you’ll need somewhere to stay overnight. There are plenty of budget hotel chains to choose from, but also, don’t forget to consider the cost of parking your car while you’re away. A deal that combines an overnight stay and parking at the hotel is likely to be cheaper than parking at the airport for the duration of your holiday. Also, you can often save money by booking this aspect of the holiday online, rather than through your travel agent. Check data roaming charges before you go New legislation introduced in 2017 means that you can now use your mobile phone allowance free in EU-member states. Beware of ‘fair usage’ limits applied by mobile phone providers, however, as a lower limit may be set on your usage abroad.

City sightseeing As far as city sightseeing is concerned, many European cities offer free walking tours that are relaxed, informative, and help you get your bearings for the other days you’re there. They offer you a ‘feel’ for the city, with many people giving donations to the guide at the end of the tour, based on their experience. Additionally, public transport travel passes are a great idea if you’re in the same city for a few days, but you can also save a lot of money by buying a single day pass for buses, trains and the underground. Avoid the tourist traps when eating out Eating away from the main sights, even if it’s only a short walk away, can literally halve your food and drink costs – although meals eaten with an iconic view are certainly memorable, so is the bill when you leave. You could even try avoiding the tourist traps altogether by going where the locals eat. You’ll be able to enjoy an authentic atmosphere, along with locally-produced wines which are also cheaper. Going out for a quick drink in the evening doesn’t have to cost you a fortune either. You’ll save money by standing at the bar rather than having your drinks served at a table – alternatively, buy some beer or wine at the supermarket and enjoy it on your hotel balcony. As far as breakfast is concerned, if it isn’t part of your package, a local café will be far cheaper than paying hotel prices where a premium tends to be charged if they’re not pre-booked. Make lunch your biggest meal Set lunch menu prices can be considerably cheaper than paying for an extravagant dinner in the evening. Although you may not want to make lunch your main meal every day, doing so for one or two days means you can also enjoy a few lunchtime drinks without breaking the bank. Saving money on holiday needn’t be difficult. A little preplanning goes a long way, so research your chosen city or resort well, and reap the benefits of making your money go further. www.uswitch.com/mobiles/guides/mobile-roaming-charges/ www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/budget-travel-simpleways-to-save-money-on-your-holiday/

by Ann Haldon

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Telford Franchise ZeroDryTime (ZDT) is a national cleaning company based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and offers franchised floor cleaning services across the UK. Ben and Paul Woodhead operate the Telford franchise from Telford Laundry’s premises at Stafford Park in Telford.

OF NATIONAL CLEANING COMPANY

Regular commercial customers can enjoy a Service Plan whereby ZDT appear at prescribed intervals whilst some clients book a day or two a month to undertake whatever needs doing. ZDT Telford can offer on-site curtain cleaning or take down and rehang with cleaning undertaken at Telford Laundry Ltd. Flood or smoke damage can be treated with portable ozone generators as Telford Laundry was Britain’s first ozonated laundry. Ozone is like the smell after a thunder and lightning storm. It does not mask smells, it kills them and disinfests at the same time. ZDT Telford’s technicians are fully insured, CRB checked and Checkatrade accredited. This offers security to the vulnerable, young, old and infirm. Checkatrade offers a money back guarantee and requires the customer to privately “score” the job done. This is via a prepaid card and measures the performance of the technicians as well as the satisfaction level for the job undertaken.

ZeroDryTime (ZDT) has cleaned carpets and upholstery in over 100,000 domestic homes. It has also cleaned floor surfaces in hotels including Ibis, Thistle, Hilton and Malmaison. Commercial work has been undertaken at The Shard, Harrods, Audi, BMW and Harvey Nicholls. Paul even helped clean a listed castle on Hadrian’s Wall. Carpets are cleaned using an American dry sponge system and together with other ZDT developed chemistry are brought back from an often-sorry state. Upholstery and Leather is cleaned using a low foam technology. With modern households often specifying hard surface flooring, ZDT is able to clean stone, concrete, ceramics, porcelain, quarry and terrazzo tiles (including grout) as well as all vinyls including Karndean and Amtico. ZDT Telford have just completed a major wooden kitchen floor restoration in the area. The Parquet wooden floor was over 200 years old and badly damaged by an earlier contractor who had sanded it within a hairsbreadth of its life and used an angle grinder! The floor owner is now a happy customer and the job took 6 days. Swimming pool sides, changing rooms, lavatories and jacuzzis can all benefit from ZDT’s unique anti slip treatment. ZDT has developed a product for polishing marble surfaces such as work tops and is currently developing a leather re-colouring service.

Telford Laundry also offer a home laundry service and offer a collection and delivery right to your door; collecting on a regular basis or just on special occasions when you have loads of extra laundry. You can also drop off directly to them at Stafford Park if you prefer. Telford Laundry’s energy efficient plant provides you with a host of quality laundry services expertly carried out with incredible attention to detail providing you with clean fresh laundry ready to wear or ready for you to put away. Quality and professional laundry services are also available for bedroom linen, including bulky items such as duvets, bedspreads, sleeping bags, bathroom laundry and household items such as curtains and cushion covers. They also offer a professional dry cleaning service for men’s suits and wedding dresses. Telford Laundry’s have their own fleet of vehicles and drivers who will arrange a convenient collection and drop off point for you, which can include your place of work.

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Home Laundry Service Telford Laundry provides collection and delivery right to your door; collecting on a regular basis or just on special occasions when you have loads of extra laundry. With Telford Laundry’s own fleet of vehicles you can be confident that your regular driver will collect and drop off your laundry items in the way that you would like. Telford Laundry drivers will arrange a convenient collection and drop off point for you which can include your place of work. Quality and professional laundry services are provided for bedroom linen – including bulky items such as duvets, bedspreads and sleeping bags, bathroom laundry and household items such as curtains and cushion covers. Talk to Telford Laundry about their professional dry cleaning service for men’s suits and wedding dresses.

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GoTri Duathlon Have you ever wanted to take part in a triathlon or a multi sport activity? After the success of our recent GoTri Aquathon event, we will be hosting a GoTri Duathlon on the 14th October. The event is perfect for complete beginners or for those that might have a sporting background but would like to dip their toe into the world of triathlon. The Duathlon will start with a run, a bike ride then another run to finish - distances to be confirmed. You will then be rewarded with a finishers medal and a goodie bag. Entry will open online soon but if you’d like to register your interest please email us at Gotri@telfordtri.co.uk

Save the date! Telford Triathlon Club GoTri Duathlon 14th October 2018 Entry open soon - to register your interest email us at gotri@telfordtri.co.uk

If you’re interested in joining our club or would like to come along to try one of our coached training sessions either at Oakengates Leisure Centre or Much Wenlock Swimming pool then we’d love to see you. We aim to encourage our members to achieve their best, whether it is improving on race times, entering their first triathlon, or simply trying something new. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/telfordtri or email at info@telfordtri.co.uk

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Available Monday-Friday only, with a £10 supplement per person for a Saturday or Sunday booking, valid until 31st July - subject to availability. T&C's apply.

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How Safe

Books and magazines often advise us how to ‘tan safely’ and describe people as looking ‘healthy and tanned’, inextricably linking these two words in our minds. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. As the NHS baldly states, “There’s no safe or healthy way to get a tan.” If you’re not convinced, let’s look at why your skin tans.

The Problem with Suntans

However light it is, however slowly you built it up, and whether you got it lying in your back garden, a Mediterranean beach or a sunbed, a tan proves that your skin has been exposed to too much radiation. When your skin is exposed to sunlight, around 5% of the UV (ultraviolet) radiation it receives is UVB, responsible for sunburn. The other 95% is UVA, responsible for tanning, aging, wrinkling and coarsening the skin. UVA rays penetrate to the lower layers of the epidermis, stimulating cells called melanocytes to produce melanin, the brown pigment that gives your skin its tanned appearance. This is the skin’s defence mechanism. Your skin has good reason to go into defence mode. Prolonged exposure to UV rays increases your risk of developing malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and non-melanoma skin cancer too.

The Problem with Sunbeds

IS YOUR SUNTAN? (erythema means reddening of the skin caused by sunburn). That’s equivalent to exposure to the tropical sun, which the World Health Organization (WHO) describes as extreme. So, it’s not surprising that sunbeds can cause more damage than exposure to sunlight. Your risk depends on your skin type, including the presence of moles, and the frequency and length of your sunbed sessions. Age is a factor too and, in the UK, it’s illegal for people under the age of 18 to use sunbeds. “Sunbed use and overexposure to the sun can be a risk to the skin at any age,” say The British Association of Dermatologists. “However, a review by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found that first exposure to sunbeds before the age of 35 years increases the risk of melanoma by 75 per cent.” Unfortunately, the symptoms of skin damage can take up to 20 years to appear, so it can be easy to fool yourself that you’ve done no harm. But research shows that people who are frequently exposed to UV rays before the age of 25 or who experience sunburn in childhood have a greatly increased risk of developing skin cancer later in life.

Guidelines for using Tanning Equipment

A sunbed operator should discuss your skin type with you before you use a sunbed and advise you on the limit of your session length. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends you shouldn’t use UV tanning equipment if you: • have fair, sensitive skin that burns easily or tans slowly or poorly

The World Health Organization classifies sunbeds as a ‘Group 1 Carcinogen’ – something scientifically proven to cause cancer in humans. Sunbeds, sunlamps and tanning booths emit the same harmful UV radiation as the sun, so they increase your risk of developing both malignant melanoma and no-melanoma skin cancers too.

• have a history of sunburn, particularly in childhood, or badly sun-damaged skin

But tanning devices are potentially more dangerous than sun exposure. Many sunbeds give out greater doses of UV rays than the midday tropical sun, and you’re relying on manufacturers and operators to ensure you get a ‘safe’ dose of UV.

• have a medical condition aggravated by sunlight, such as vitiligo

In 2006, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products stated the maximum ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds shouldn’t exceed 0.3W/m2, or 11 standard erythema doses per hour

• have lots of freckles and red hair • have lots of moles • are taking medicines or using creams that make your skin sensitive to sunlight

• have a personal or family history of skin cancer You should also be especially cautious if you’re pregnant. Pregnancy can make your skin more sensitive and prone to burning and pigmentation (patches of dark skin). Some studies have suggested there may be a link between increased UV rays and folic acid deficiency, as UV rays can break down folic acid. Folic acid is vital for the development of the baby’s neural system (brain and spinal cord).

Stay Safe in the Sun

Avoid the sun when it’s strongest (between 11am and 3pm, March to October, in the UK). Never allow yourself to burn. Cover your skin and don’t forget a hat and sunglasses. If you’re not wearing sunglasses or wearing sunglasses without adequate UVA and UVB protection, then your eyes can suffer damage too, resulting in conjunctivitis, irritation or even cataracts. Remember that sunscreen only reduces UV exposure; it doesn’t eliminate it. Use sunscreen that’s in date, with at least four-star UVA protection and an SPF of at least 15 (30 or higher if you’re fair-skinned or using it on children).

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Our mind often presents us with difficult thoughts of all kinds: • “I’m a failure…”

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If we buy into difficult thoughts and let them dictate our actions, they can cause us a lot of distress and pull us into self-defeating behaviours, anxiety and low thoughts, moving us away from what’s important and meaningful. For this reason, I do a lot of defusion work with my clients, which is part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Defusion involves creating distance from a troubling thought so that it no longer has the same negative impact. Many clients cling to their insecurities because they are convinced of the truthfulness of their thoughts. In ACT we are less interested in whether a thought is true or not. In fact, it’s not very relevant whether the thought is positive or negative. All of that doesn’t matter.! What matters, is whether a thought serves us. Does buying into a thought empower you to strive for your goals and values, or does it pull you into self-defeating behaviours?

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Headaches

You may or may not be aware that headaches can be caused by several reasons from emotional stress, tension, anxiety to allergies. One area that is often overlooked is the cervical spine (neck) area and the associated muscles. Our Physiotherapists here at the clinic can successfully assess and treat headaches originating from the neck or soft tissues and show you how to prevent the pain recurring. The key to success in treating headaches is the appropriate assessment to determine the source of the problem, our team can do this and the clues to determine whether the headaches are originating from a musculoskeletal source can be gained from you the patient and the signs, symptoms and history of the pain problem you present with. Any of the following questions is answered yes to could suggest that your neck may be causing a headache:

CAUSED BY NECK PAIN We can: 1. Give advice on posture 2. Show you how to stretch and move the neck and shoulders after periods of sitting 3. Explain the importance of good sitting positions at your desk 4. Discuss sleeping positions and use of pillows 5. Perform treatments to help ease the pain. Treatments: Neck treatments to influence headaches are quite wide ranging, in the first instance manual hands on techniques may be used to address any stiffness particularly in the upper spine. Treatments such as acupuncture can be useful to treat the pain as well as needling techniques to reduce muscle spasm and areas of tight muscles, equally this can be achieved with more manual soft tissue and massage techniques. Traction can also be useful in patients with headaches and a simple set of stretching and mobilising exercises will also help address the symptoms and help you manage the symptoms better.

Do you have neck pain? Does the pain radiate from the back to the front of your head? There is other medical diagnosis that can cause headaches and Do you have dizziness or light-headedness? so sometimes following initial assessment your physiotherapist Is your headache aggravated or worsened by movements of the may want to refer you back to your GP for further investigations, neck or being in a fixed posture for a prolonged time? but the majority of neck related headaches can be successfully Does your neck feel worse on the same side of your head? treated and managed through physiotherapy. Is it eased by pressure to the base of the skull, the muscles or heat treatments around the neck muscles? If you are suffering from migraines or headaches contact Does your headache persist after medications? us to book a Physiotherapy assessment - call 01952 462330 Has there been no diagnosis from further investigations? or email: enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk So, what can a physiotherapist do for your neck?

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Essential Scents

IN YOU GARDEN they are grown in a far-flung border. Plant smaller perfumed plants in raised areas or perhaps in pots so that you can enjoy all they have to offer!

A garden without perfume is, well, like apple pie without the cream! However good your flower beds and borders may look, however well-clad with climbers your walls and fences are, if there are no wonderful scents and perfumes your garden will be missing a vital ingredient. That’s not to say you have to sacrifice the colour and texture when you use perfumed plants. Far from it – many heavily-scented flowers are also really good-looking. So what is perfume all about and how do you make the most of it? Perfume plays a role in plant evolution and their success; in many cases it is there to attract attention to the flower and to entice a suitable pollinator. Once lured over by the perfume, the insect can enjoy the nectar the flower offers and pollinate it in the process, so increasing the chances of it producing a new generation. There are a good number of plants which produce an alluring perfume during the evening or night-time. At this time of day there are not likely to be bees or butterflies about but there will be moths, especially during the summer months. Moths can be useful pollinators and although a plant like the sweetlyperfumed night-scented stock may not have flamboyant flowers, it will be successfully pollinated. For most of us, the stronger the perfume the better. But weather conditions can alter the level of perfume that reaches your nose. In a wind-swept spot the perfume can literally be blown away, and if temperatures are unusually low this too can cause scent levels to drop. So bear this in mind when choosing where to put your perfumed plants. Smaller or more subtly-scented plants grown for their perfume can pass unnoticed if sited too far away from where you can enjoy them. The classic examples are some of the polyanthus or the miniature iris, whose perfume will easily pass you by if

you’ve space for a small pergola, it has the potential to make a great home for some perfumed climbers, and what could be lovelier than to wander from one part of the garden to another via a tunnel of perfume? There are many perfumed roses which make great pergola plants and have flexible stems, such as the repeat flowering climbers ‘Ena Harkness’ (red) or ‘New Dawn’ (pale, dusky pink) or ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ (brightest pink).

Make sure that the air coming into your house via windows left ajar is delicately fragrant. Pop smaller perfumed plants such as ‘Nemesia Fragrant Cloud’ or lavenders into window boxes or wall baskets, and enjoy their wonderful perfume as it wafts into bedrooms, bathrooms and sitting rooms. If you enjoy sitting out on your patio or in your back yard after sundown then, as well as having daytime perfume, be sure to include some flowers that will be at their best in the evening. For a warm summer’s evening the small creamy-white flowers of night-scented stock take some beating, or if you want something a little showier then try the night-perfumed nicotianas or tobacco plants such as Nicotiana sylvestris. Make sure that patio pots and other containers have their fair share of perfumed plants – vibrant colours can be provided by most bedding plants, but try to include a few scented stunners as well. How about some hyacinths or one of my favourites, the Heliotrope or cherry pie, with its flowers in white or shades of purple and whose densely packed flower heads will produce perfume throughout the summer? Wall shrubs are a perfect way to disguise a less-than-attractive house or garage wall. For a sunny spot the blue-flowered Ceaonothus produces a distinctly honey-perfumed scent, or go more exotic and plant up a wall on a well-drained soil with the pineapple broom Cytissus batanderei – with its lovely silverycoloured foliage and bright yellow flowers it looks sensational, but once you sniff those pineapple-scented blooms you’ll be hooked. Create an arbour from a readily-available kit or from scratch if you’re handy with a saw, then clothe it in perfumed climbers such as sweetly-scented roses or, if the arbour is in a shadier spot, why not use the spicily-scented honeysuckle? You’ll be in heaven sitting on the arbour’s seat in the shade of the plants with their flowers’ scents all around! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, green controls for leatherjackets, chafer grubs, ants and greenfly, plus garden plant supports, raised bed kits, Easy-Tunnels, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or why not book Pippa for a gardening talk?

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It’s amazing to think that we were still getting snow back in March: just weeks later and it’s June, which even the UK usually manages to get through without any blizzards. Who knows, we might even get a long hot summer this time – and if we do, technology is happy to help. If you’re planning to party on the summer equinox, the longest day of the year, it’s worth getting some long-lasting gadgets such as the UE Boom 2 portable speaker. It’s loud but not too loud, portable but not too small, and it’s waterproof because it’s sold in Britain. At around £93 it’s pricier than many but is solid, sounds great and is well made – plus the battery lasts for 15 hours of tunes from a single charge. It’s a really great speaker for outdoor entertaining.

If you’re barbecuing, technology can help. The superb Looftlighter (around £45 on eBay or £55 in the shops) can ensure charcoal lights instead of smokes, and a BBQ thermometer can make sure food is properly cooked. We love the Thermapen instant read thermometer (around £50) but for an even more high-tech option there are Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometers that send readings to your smartphone so you don’t even need to lift the lid. Weber’s excellent iGrill 3 (£89.99) is one of the best around, but there are more affordable options too.

There’s a new entry in the outdoor lighting market: Philips, which has brought its Hue smart lighting system to gardens too. We love Hue for its ability to create all kinds of light “recipes” and effects and to do so from a phone or tablet, and you can now mix 16 million different colours outdoors too. The catch, inevitably, is cost: the wall-mountable Lily spotlight is about £260 and the pedestal lamp around £125. It might be worth waiting for rivals to follow Philips’ lead: Hue-style indoor bulbs are widely available for a lot less than Philips chargers and we’d expect the same to happen with outdoor lighting too. Don’t try and cut corners with normal Hue bulbs in standard lamp fittings unless those fittings are large and properly waterproof. They might not work anyway: your home’s exterior walls may block the connection between the lights and the Hue hub, which has to be connected to your internet router. Sadly, living in the UK means even a warm day doesn’t stay too warm for long, and many of us turn to outdoor heating. Don’t buy a heater that heats the air; it’s a waste of money, because most of the energy goes on heating the air nobody’s actually in. Gas heaters are the least efficient: consider a modern infra-red (not nearinfra-red) electric heater, which heats the surfaces it’s pointed at (including people), or a halogen one if you don’t want to spend a few hundred pounds. A good tabletop or free-standing halogen heater doesn’t cost too much to buy or run – about 9p per kilowatt hour, with heaters starting at around £39 – but make sure your seating area is sheltered as a stiff breeze can undo the work of any outdoor heater.

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Should You Buy an Automatic Car?

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Traditionally, British motorists have favoured manual gearboxes, but automatics are becoming increasingly popular. If you’re thinking of buying an auto, Tom Wiltshire explains everything you need to know.

When buying a car, you have lots of choices to make – colour, trim level, optional equipment, engine, and on many models, you’re also given a choice of gearbox. Manuals have long been the default option for UK motorists, but automatics are ten a penny in other markets such as America. Though early autos were colloquially known as ‘slush boxes’ and tended to dent performance, fuel economy and driving pleasure, times have moved on, and the modern automatic can, in some cases, be a better choice than the manual gearbox. Automatics abound across all market segments these days, and opting for one says no more about your driving style than choosing blue paint over red. Fans of performance automatics will brag all day about how their car can actually beat the manuals off the line, while the cash-conscious may enjoy lower CO2 emissions and higher fuel economy. There’s no denying that a good automatic transmission makes for a relaxing drive, either – giving your left leg a rest and letting the car do the work takes the sting out of a busy city commute. However, there are still some truly awful automatic gearboxes out there – so always take a car for an extensive test drive, rather than simply trusting that the transmission is good. Automatics tend to be more expensive to buy, and much more expensive to repair if they go wrong. But not every automatic is created equal. Here’s our guide to the different types of automatic gearbox available today.

Torque converter/traditional auto

Popularised by General Motors on 1940s Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs, these automatics use a fluid-filled coupling in place of a traditional clutch, and remain broadly the same – albeit endlessly refined and improved. Early automatics tended to lose a lot of energy through the fluid coupling, and often only offered three or four speeds. That led to a lack of performance and a severe drop in fuel economy. Torque converter automatics tend to offer very smooth shifts, making for a comfortable ride well-suited to premium cars. They can be slow to pick up when you want to get a move on, though. Nowadays, however, modern units – such as the ZF ‘box fitted to dozens of high performance cars – offer no discernible penalty to performance or economy.

Dual-clutch gearbox

The dual-clutch gearbox ditches the fluid coupling of the torque converter for a pair of robotised clutches. Usually, one handles odd-numbered gears while the other handles even. The two clutches work together to provide lightning-fast shifts, making them ideal for sports cars. There’s no real penalty in performance or economy when opting for a dual-clutch – some can even better their manual counterparts on that front. But at low speeds in stop-start traffic around town, dual-clutch boxes can be jerky and unpleasant to use – and early units have a poor reputation for reliability, and

can cost a lot to repair. The dual-clutch ‘box is given many names by different manufacturers. Volkswagen and its sister brands go for DSG, Porsche for PDK, Renault goes for EDC, Hyundai and Kia for DCT. However, they all work in fundamentally the same way.

CVT

Standing for ‘continuously variable transmission’, CVTs do not have ‘gears’ in the same way as other transmissions do. Instead, an infinitely changeable single ratio theoretically ensures that the car is always correctly geared for maximum power or economy, depending on conditions. Pioneered by DAF in the 1950s, and later refined by Volvo, the CVT ‘box can be incredibly economical when driven carefully. They tend to be avoided by keen drivers, though, as they can provide a somewhat disconnected feel to the car – and any attempt at rapid progress is usually met by spiralling engine revs and a whole lot of noise. Their smoothness and variable nature makes them ideally suited for use in a hybrid car.

Automated manual transmission

At the bottom end of the market you’ll often find a few automated manual transmissions. These gearboxes leave existing clutch and gearbox operations in place but simply robotise the action, making for cheap and easy installation as well as being lightweight. Automated manuals are perhaps the most despised transmission around, and can be horrifically jerky around town, as well as dawdling under hard acceleration. In fact, automated manual transmissions are guilty of ruining a fair few cars – so steer clear unless you know what you’re in for.

Electric vehicle

Electric cars don’t technically have a transmission, but if you’re considering an automatic car you should take a good look at electric vehicles. They act almost identically in most conditions, with two pedals and no gears to shift, but have the added bonus of a totally smooth and silent powertrain and zero tailpipe emissions. EV’s aren’t ideal for everyone, of course – you’ll need somewhere to charge, and if you regularly do longer trips you’ll definitely need some form of combustion engine. However, if your circumstances suit, you could be a convert to the electric lifestyle.

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There are no lions in Sri Lanka but when the first king arrived from India, his flag portrayed a lion symbolising hope and freedom. The Sri Lankan flag has endured ever since, except in colonial times when it was tucked away in England, in the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Today visitors come from far and wide to set eyes on Sigiriya, the Lion Rock rising in the central province, a sheer 200 metres above the plain. It’s a scenic landmark, hauntingly dramatic since patricide and usurper king Kasyapa built his palace on the very top in 477. Away from the capital, he designed this impregnable fortress to keep safe, should his half-brother, the rightful heir, return from exile. He did, in 495, and when Kasyapa foolishly came down to lead his army, the royal elephant suddenly changed direction. It was to avoid a bog, they say, but thinking this was a signal to retreat, the army deserted. Kasyapa killed himself on the spot. The palace was abandoned, Buddhist monks settled back in the caves and all was forgotten until the 19th century when the British scaled the rock and discovered the ruins. Sigiriya is now a world heritage site and whatever the crowds, the mighty copper-coloured rock takes your breath away, rugged and scarred, inaccessible, it seems, yet you can see patches of grass and lonely trees sprouting from the top. At the base of the rock, a gentle stroll takes you past the

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remains of outer and inner ramparts, the moats and water gardens, until you reach the natural archway marking the start of the steep stone steps. Then it’s a climb to the fresco cave – branching up a near vertical spiral staircase – where sensuous bejewelled maidens have beckoned for over 1,500 years. With slender waists and generous bosoms, the ladies of the court appear almost unreal in soft golden colours. Over the centuries, myriad pilgrims and artists have fallen in love with these Cloud Maidens and recorded their impressions on the nearby Mirror Wall. Roughly half-way up, the open Lion Terrace is a great place to rest, enjoy the view and gaze at what was once the Lion Staircase House, the last and only gateway to the palace on the top. The lion lost its head long ago but the massive paws carved into the rock beckon the fittest up the last dizzying stairway. The summit takes everyone by surprise, a plateau stretching 1.5 hectares, glowing with red terraces and ancient walls. This is the highest point and innermost precinct of the whole complex, where a royal garden and outer and inner palaces converged on a rock-cut pool. There are very few ruins up there but no one seems to mind, for spellbinding vistas lead you from the plain and formal gardens far below to the wooded slopes, the terraced gardens and the boulder gardens where the dramatic ‘Cobra Hood Cave’ preserves fragments of ancient paintings. Mountains rise in the distance, but on this lofty perch you feel on top of the world.

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driving through puddles or charging in the rain. And if you couldn’t even wash your car there would be a lot more dirty EVs on the road than there are! 5. You can’t go very far That may have been the case a few years ago, but now most electric vehicles have a range in excess of 150 miles, with 200 miles quickly becoming the norm. With the average journey less than nine miles, that’s more than enough for most trips. 6. There’s nowhere to charge them

The age of the electric car is very much upon us. However, with cutting-edge technology packed into each vehicle, it can be tricky to understand how they work and what the benefits of owning one are. Here, we try and debunk some of the key myths surrounding electric cars. 1. You can’t boil the kettle while charging an electric car A National Grid report warned last year that home networks might struggle to cope with high-capacity car charging. While this is theoretically true, EV owners with a low-capacity home network wouldn’t have a high-capacity charger, meaning that there’s little chance of the network being overloaded. 2. EVs are more expensive than petrol and diesel cars While it’s generally true that the base price of an EV will be a bit more expensive, manufacturers make up for this by offering a generous specification so that once you’ve taken the government’s £4,500 zero-emission vehicle grant into account, they’re actually a pretty good deal, and that’s before you even look at the low running costs.

Fear of running out of electricity is known as ‘range anxiety’. Long trips do require a bit more planning as you can’t rely on charging points cropping up as regularly as fuel stations, but charge point locator Zap Map indicates there are almost 15,000 connectors at more than 5,000 locations in the UK, with more added all the time. And charging doesn’t take as long as you might think, either. Rapid chargers can provide 80 per cent of charge in about 30 minutes. 7. The batteries don’t last very long While it’s true that batteries have a finite life, most manufacturers allow you to lease the battery for a monthly fee and will replace it for free when needed. Others offer warranties to cover any unexpected replacements, with five- to eight-year cover the norm. 8. EVs are less environmentally friendly across their life cycle It’s true that the high energy required to build an electric car can make it less environmentally friendly to produce than a traditionally fuelled car. However, once on the road, a Norwegian study quoted by the BBC estimates an EV is about 10 per cent better over its life cycle – and as the UK turns more towards eco-friendly energy production for the grid, that’ll continue to improve. 9. Battery disposal poses a huge environmental issue

What’s more, as EV technology becomes more prevalent, R&D costs will be more evenly spread across manufacturer fleets, so the cost of EVs will come down – the new Nissan Leaf starts at £1,500 less than the old one.

Currently, it is estimated that just five per cent of lithium-ion batteries in the EU are recycled, with most hidden in consumer electronics. The EV boom has encouraged lateral thinking, with companies taking used EV batteries for use elsewhere, such as home energy storage.

3. They’re more likely to catch fire in a crash

10. They’re boring to drive

Many people have concerns about crash safety with electric cars. It was largely driven by a couple of high-profile Tesla Model S fires in 2013.

If the thought of an electric vehicle conjures up images of a milk float and mobility scooter, you need to get with the times! Modern electric cars can be genuinely fun to drive, particularly thanks to the high-torque motors, which make acceleration brisk.

The EV maker upgraded its underbody battery pack protection in 2014 but also noted that the odds of fires in its cars were “five times lower than those of an average gasoline car”. 4. You can’t drive them in car washes or when it’s raining We all know water and electricity don’t mix. That’s why manufacturers are really careful to seal all of the electrified components to make sure there aren’t any problems when

Tesla takes this to extremes with its Model S, which can go from 0-60mph in less than three seconds – that puts it on a par with the new McLaren Senna supercar, with its petrol-powered twinturbo V8.

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Out and About Whether it’s a long walk or an epic adventure, technology can make travelling much easier. It’s amazing how much can be crammed into a small space: for example the Clippa Lady Mini Multi-Tool Hair Clip (£8) combines a bottle opener, scraper, ruler, small screwdriver and a nail file in a simple pink hair clip. If you fancy something that’s more practical than pretty, the evergreen Leatherman multi-tool and its many imitators crams an astonishing number of tools into something barely larger than a pair of pliers, and while you can’t generally fly with them in your carry-on luggage – many multi-tools have various cutting bits that make them potential weapons – they’re very useful things to pack, or to have on a hike or in a caravan. It pays to shop around, though: the top Leatherman models can be ruinously expensive but they’re often heavily discounted, so for example the £149.95 Wave is currently available from several retailers for nearer £100. Much cheaper options are available too. Wearable technology is becoming a big deal in the great outdoors too. Apple’s Series 3 Apple Watch has built-in GPS and is available with its own 4G data connection, albeit only on EE, which enables you to track your route and get directions without having to take your phone out or even bring it with you. And there are now tons of focused GPS watches for sports and for hiking, such as TomTom’s Adventurer GPS watch (£199) or if you’re feeling really flush, Garmin’s Fenix 5 Multisports (£439). Where Apple’s device is a smartwatch that can do GPS, rival devices were designed with GPS as their main priority and are often better bets for serious sports people. TomTom and Garmin are the big names in this market but there are plenty of cheaper options from less established firms too. If you’ll be travelling for a while and think your phone battery won’t last, there are several options for topping up its charge. Some phones enable you to swap the batteries (although the most expensive phones, such as iPhones and the latest Android flagships, don’t), but most big name devices can accept power pack cases that combine a protective case and extra battery in one item. That means much more life between charges, but it does add quite a lot of bulk and weight. Expect to pay around £60 for an established brand such as Mophie’s Juice Pack for the iPhone, and steer clear of no-name products on eBay – dodgy batteries can go on fire with horrific consequences, so it’s wise to stick to recognised brands from reputable sellers. Another option is a portable charger. Solar ones aren’t much cop in the UK except on the sunniest days, but pre-charged devices such as Aukey’s excellent Power Bank can be used to charge tablets, phones, handheld games consoles and other small items such as Kindles. Again, they’re often discounted and £20 is the sweet spot for a decent one. You can expect to get more than four full charges for a smartphone or one and a half for a big tablet.

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When, in November 2017, the Chancellor announced relief on Stamp Duty payments for first time buyers, it’s likely that millions of parents across the UK breathed a sigh of relief. It is estimated that 3.4 million parents in the UK are living with grown up children who’ve returned to the family home, and these mums and dads may have hoped the tax incentive would be the nudge their offspring needed to finally fly the nest. The phenomenon of so-called ‘Boomerang Kids’ (adults who return to the parental home after living independent lives) hit the headlines recently when the London School of Economics and Political Science carried out research with parents aged between 50 and 75 from seventeen different European countries. The study, published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, examined the effects on quality of life for older people who shared a house with a grown up child. Researchers looked at factors such as freedom to enjoy yourself, to make your own decisions and control your environment, and the results were disturbing. The academics who authored the study didn’t pull their punches when it came to their conclusions: “We found that parents’ experienced a decline in quality of life when one of their children returned to live with them,” they stated, adding: “Parents enjoy their independence when their children leave the home, and refilling an empty nest may be regarded as a violation of this life course stage.”

The ‘Boomerang’ experience So how does it feel when you’re asked to provide bed and board for a grown up child after they’ve lived independently for several years? Marsha Okafor was initially pleased and excited when her 23-year-old daughter Leah asked to return home so she could save for a deposit on a flat. However, after two years she found that the effort of sharing her tiny Birmingham apartment with her daughter was putting a strain on their relationship. “It’s the little things, like the time she spends in the bathroom, and asking friends round when I all I want is a quiet evening in front of the telly,” Marsha sighs. “I love my daughter, but having her here effectively puts my own life on hold. I had plans to move closer to my sisters in Nottingham, but I can’t do that while Leah needs to live in Birmingham for her work.” Jane and Phillip Leahy experienced similar problems when their son Mark asked to spend a few weeks at their home as he was between jobs and couldn’t afford his rent. The weeks turned into years and although Mark found another job, he showed no sign of wanting to leave.

“Mark’s 33 now, but his life follows the same pattern it did when he was a teenager,” Phillip explains. “He spends hours in his bedroom, playing computer games, and expects us to cook for him and do his laundry. He does pay us something towards his food, but it doesn’t compensate for the feeling that our home isn’t quite our own any more. I think we’re partly to blame: we’ve taken away his motivation to build a life of his own.”

Preparing the ground for your child’s return The biggest mistake reported by people who have been through the ‘boomerang’ experience is that they didn’t discuss the terms of the arrangement before their child moved back in. This is the time to establish the ground rules and set clear goals for the end of their stay. It may seem insensitive to talk about leaving before your child has even moved back in, but acknowledging this as a temporary arrangement will help them hold on to a sense of independence. If your child has a job, you should agree upfront on the amount they will contribute towards the household bills. If they are not working you could ask them to help in various ways, such as cleaning, shopping or tending the garden. Discuss how things will work if your child invites friends round, and which rooms are off-limits at those times. It may be less stressful if you restrict visits to certain days or hours. Finally – and most importantly – it’s vital to treat your child as the adult they have become. In the years they have been living away from you, it’s likely they will have established a lifestyle that’s very different to the family life you shared together, so give them space and don’t be tempted to ‘parent’ them in the way you used to do. Whatever your child’s reason for returning home may be, it’s likely that this is just a phase, after which they will once again be able to lead an independent life. Handled carefully, this episode may even strengthen the bonds between you and your son or daughter, creating a tighter family unit that will go on providing mutual support far into the future.

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Internet access can be really useful when you’re travelling. Map apps can help you find your way around and others can help you get better deals on tourist attractions, discover the best places to eat and drink or avoid the worst tourist traps. But how do you actually get online without spending a fortune? The cheapest way to get online is via free Wi-Fi, which is available in all kinds of places – not just the familiar cafes and transport hubs but in malls, on public transport and anywhere else tourists are likely to go. Be wary, though, especially if you’re using your device for something private such as online banking. It’s very easy to set up a convincinglooking Wi-Fi hotspot and then intercept the data people send, such as their online banking IDs. If in doubt use a security program called a Virtual Private Network (VPN) –Tunnelbear is one example – which establishes a secure, eyes-only tunnel between you and the site you’re visiting. Another option is to use your mobile phone to create a WiFi hotspot. This enables other devices to connect to your phone and use its data connection. It’s very easy to do (the relevant option will be in your phone’s settings menu) but be careful if you have a monthly data transfer limit: using multiple devices can quickly take you beyond your monthly cap. If your phone doesn’t have this feature you can buy a “dongle” or a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot; the former plugs into your laptop’s USB port to give it mobile data access and the latter is a portable device that creates a Wi-Fi hotspot your other devices can use.

You should be particularly careful about using mobile data if you’re outside the UK and EU. Charges for mobile data abroad can be terrifying, so we’d strongly recommend buying a mobile data add-on that gives you a fixed amount of data for a fixed price. You can usually get more than enough mobile data for your daily needs for just a few pounds per day. Make sure your contract doesn’t already include roaming, though. For example, our Vodafone contract includes free roaming in 48 different countries. It doesn’t include North or South America, Africa or Asia but it covers Europe and several groups of islands. For the time being, you won’t be charged extra for using your mobile or tablet in the European Union as roaming charges within the EU were scrapped in 2017. However, when the UK leaves Europe under Brexit, operators will no longer be compelled to let their customers roam for free. It’s possible that they may decide to stick to the current arrangement, but we’re not very optimistic. Whatever you do, be careful what you’re doing. Streaming Netflix or iPlayer programmes is best kept to Wi-Fi, as the downloads can be huge, and beware apps that do things in the background when you’re not actually using your phone. We find it’s best to keep our phones off or in aeroplane mode when we’re not actually using them.

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Meditation

MARVELLOUS MEDICINE OR NEW AGE FAD?

“I always say I haven’t slept since 1993,” declared 67-year-old actor Sherrie Hewson on the reality TV programme, 100 Years Younger in 21 Days, which aired earlier this year. Sherrie was taking part in an experiment conducted for ITV television by Professor Ian Philp, an expert who advises the World Health Organisation on agerelated health matters. When her sleep patterns were analysed, the data confirmed that she woke at regular intervals throughout the night. Although Sherrie’s participation in the TV show involved weeks of healthy eating and exercise, her sleep pattern changed very little during the course of the experiment. She was only able to enjoy her first good night’s sleep after her first successful attempt at meditation. Sherrie isn’t alone. Twenty two per cent of Britons experience interrupted sleep, often caused by anxiety or depression. In the short term this can negatively affect mood and memory and in the long term it can lead to more serious health problems.

Testing times for the older generation While many of us become calmer and happier as we age, others suffer from a toxic cocktail of concerns: from worries about money and health to anxiety about what will happen when they become unable to care for themselves. Statistics released last autumn by the Department for Work and Pensions show that far from enjoying a tranquil retirement, a substantial number of older people continue to work past their state retirement date, with more than one in ten men working beyond the age of 70 and eight per cent of women working beyond that age. Stress and anxiety may begin in the mind, but these mental health issues can cause a range of physical symptoms, including digestive and bowel problems, aches and pains and a rapid heartbeat. If left unchecked in the long term, stress can also lead to depression.

A matter of belief? So, can meditation help older people to beat stress? Part of the problem is meditation’s image as a new age fad rather than a technique that can offer real health benefits. Sherrie Hewson admitted that she had “never believed in meditation”, and the idea that meditation is linked to religion or spirituality – therefore something you must believe in – makes people reluctant to try it out. However, as medical science reveals more and more about the way the brain functions, it seems there are compelling reasons why you should give meditation a chance. Meditation encourages people to take charge of their own emotions, and over time this has been shown to result in permanent changes to neural pathways in the brain. When the University of Pittsburgh in America carried out research into the effects of meditation, MRI scans revealed that the amygdala – the brain’s ‘fight or flight’ centre, linked to fear and emotion – appeared to shrink over time, while the prefrontal cortex (associated with concentration, awareness and decisionmaking) became thicker.

Improving concentration Meditation aids concentration by encouraging you to turn off unwanted or distracting thoughts. In an observation exercise for meditators and non-meditators designed by Italian neuroscientist Giuseppe Pagnoni, the meditators significantly outperformed in the test results. You can learn to control your thoughts during meditation by taking action when your mind starts to wander. The technique involves simply acknowledging the distraction and turning back to your main focus as soon as possible.

Taming your emotions By identifying and controlling anger through meditation you can restore emotional balance. In a recent study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, meditators and nonmeditators were asked to think about an experience that made them angry. While meditators were almost unaffected when they focused on the experience, non-meditators’ found their breathing, heart rate and blood pressure increased. However, after just 20 minutes of meditation the non-meditators had a much calmer response to the same thoughts.

Reducing stress, inducing sleep In the programme 100 Years Younger in 21 days, Professor Philp suggests that meditation can extend life expectancy by promoting better sleep. Lack of sleep not only leads to accelerated facial ageing, reduced energy and impaired concentration; it can also cause a build-up of beta amyloid (a protein that has been linked to the onset of Alzheimers disease) in the brain. A 2015 study of forty nine middle-aged and older adults who had difficulty sleeping revealed that mindfulness meditation – which encourages subjects to beat stress by focusing on moment-by-moment experiences, thoughts and emotions – was found to be particularly effective. Like many older adults, Sherrie Hewson believed that meditation wasn’t for her, but once she understood its effects, she experienced something of a revelation. The practice of meditation won’t suit everyone, but as medical science discovers more and more potential health benefits, anyone who experiences stress, sleeplessness or negative emotions on a regular basis would be well advised to give it a try.

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Admaston

at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6.30-8pm Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Tuesday (term time) 4.15-5.30pm (Ages 2-12), Email: natalie@cookstars.co.uk 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. Wrekin & Telford Singers meet every Fri 7:30pm at Admaston House. We are a mixed voice choir - no audition just come along and enjoy singing with a friendly group of people. Contact Judi 01952 411801 or visit our Facebook @wrekin&telford singers or www.wtsingers.org.uk

Church Aston

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 Linda Browning 01952 876306 for further details. 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 10:30am12pm 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 Weds @ 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 6.459pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 1011. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@yahoo.com Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128. at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.

Edgmond

at Edgmond Village Hall: Toddler group 10.30-11.30 (term time only) - Contact Lindsay 07739 161269 Mon (term time only): Painting - drawing classes 1.00-3.30pm. More details Cynthia James 07722 624 210. Every Tue Afternoon: Afternoon Teas, 2pm-5pm - more info Janis 01952 820572 / 07739 634703. Every 3rd Wed of Month - Edgmond W.I 7.30-10pm. Visitors welcome: £3.50, incl. refreshments. Contact Dianne: 01952 825564. Every 1st Sat of Month - Table Top Sale 9.30am-12.30. Bacon sandwiches, tea/ coffee & cakes. £5 table, free entry contact Janis 07739 634703 30th Sep (Sun) - Vintage and Antiques Fair @ Edgmond Village Hall - 10-3pm, lots of stalls, breakfast - vintage tea - bar music, Free entry, free parking. Antoaneta's Writers' Edgmond meet on 1st Wed of month at 5.30pm in members own homes. New members are welcomed. We are a small and friendly group keen to advance our writing. Contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@ hotmail.com for more info.

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 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 Annette Jones on annette. jones234@yahoo.com 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. Castle Farm Community Centre in Hadley, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877

Horsehay

Horsehay and District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 3rd Mon of each month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 01952 503535 for more info. Horsehay Methodist Church - coffee morning on Wed 10.30-noon. Parents & toddlers on Fri mornings 10-11.30am. Youth group Fri 7-8.30pm (10 to 14 yr olds)

Ketley

Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Saturday (term time) 9.30-11.00am at Ketley Community Centre (Ages 2-12), Email: natalie@cookstars.co.uk 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.

Leegomery

Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Thursday (term time) 4.30-5.45pm at Leegomery Community Centre (Ages 2-12), Email: natalie@cookstars.co.uk

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 Tamara on 01952 680030. Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea.org.uk. 1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.

Muxton

Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: 12:30-2:15pm NCT Bumps and Babes group - for parents and carers with children under 2, £1.50 donation Painting Club 2-4pm (term time). Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 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: Forget Me Not Films 9.30am Monthly, Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Join us 4 a Cuppa! 11am Monthly plus litter pick, Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

Newport Rotary Lite - We’re an active, informal and mixed club focused on doing things to help the community in Newport and beyond. Message us through Facebook - Newport Shrops Rotary Lite. Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Monday (term time) 4.15-5.30pm at Newport Cricket Club (Ages 2-12), Email: natalie@ cookstars.co.uk Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Monday (term time) 6.30-8.15pm at Burton Borough Home Ec Room (Ages 10-17), Email: natalie@cookstars.co.uk Gnosall, Newport & District Lions Club. 1st Mon monthly at 8pm - Community Room, Gnosall Fire Station, Wharf Road ST20 0DB. For people interested in helping in the community. Contacts: Pat 01785 780032 or John 01952 273919. Newport Writers' Circle meet on 2nd Wed of month (except Aug), 10.30am in the library. New members welcomed. A friendly group who share their stories in a warm and welcoming way. Contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@ hotmail.com for more info. 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. Newport Afternoon Guild meet on the 1st Wed 2-4pm at the Cosy Hall in Newport. Call 01952 825 287 for further infomation.

Newport Bridge Academy - Meet Mondays 7pm at Royal Naval Association, Bellmans Yard, Newport. All standards welcome very friendly club. Expert tuition every week from EBU Grand master & qualified teacher, followed by duplicate bridge. Easy parking and tea/coffee included. Please call Grahame on 07541 048785 or Bob on 07907 887010 or email newport.bridge. academy@outlook.com 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. Cygnus Book Club – Come along and join a friendly group as we discuss a spiritual book or theme of the month – all whilst enjoying drinks and cake! Contact Romella 07894 812440 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 in the pharmacy side of Boots in the High Street, Newport. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.309.30pm ‘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 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 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.

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.

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

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 Section. Friday - 7pm Company Section (boys and girls school year 7+). Contact Dave on 07548 574901. 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.

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 or see our Facebook page facebook.com/MaudeandRose. 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 The Lion Inn, 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, 7pm 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

Sheriffhales W.I. - Meet every 4th Thursday, 7.30pm at Sheriffhales village hall. For further info contact Janet 07964 370679.

Shifnal

24th Jul (Tue) - Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. "Halley, a British Antarctic Base" by Martin Leeson. Visitors welcome £1.50. Details at https://u3asites.org.uk/ wrekin 28th Aug (Tue) - Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. "The Life of Charles Rolls" by Bruce Lawson. Visitors welcome £1.50. Details at https://u3asites.org.uk/wrekin 1st Sep (Sat) St Mary's & St Joseph's RC Garden Fete, 24, Victoria Road, Shifnal, @ 2pm - White Elephant goods, Cakes, BBQ, Books, Children Games, Tombola - Family outing to enjoy - all welcome! Shifnal in Stitches - Informal knitting and crochet group meeting at Odfellows every 3rd Tue of the month, 7-9pm. All ages and all skill levels welcome. Find us on facebook.com/shifnalinstitches or email shifnalinstitches@gmail.com 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 01952 461018 during Library open hours.. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 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 monthly 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. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

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

14th Jul (Sat) - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair - Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, home made refreshments. Free adjacent car park, train station close by, bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station. Further details from Bob Pilkington, T: 01299 211737. sbpilkington02@outlook.com. 6th Oct - Telford Railway Modellers Group annual exhibition will be held at Charlton School Sports Hall, Apley Avenue, TF1 3DY from 10am to 4 pm Adults £4,Child £2 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 Membership Secretary, Carol Shore on 01952 597851 or 07792 862826. Wellington, the home of The Telfordaires Barbershop Harmony Chorus. For the MALE voice. If you can or can’t sing, just like to try, or need some entertainment for an event. Contact us on 0845 463 1618 Art and Craft fun for toddlers - every Friday at 11am at Wellington Methodist Church. Contact Kirsty on 07741 066858 or kirsty@art4tots.com or visit www.Art4Tots. com for further details. Art for Enjoyment - at Wellington Methodist Church - Tue mornings or afternoons, and now on Thu afternoons as well, 1.30 - 3.30pm. Call Liz Doody, the course tutor for more info. or to book your place on 07970 709116. SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. House, gardens and tearoom open Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm, last admission to house 4pm. 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 Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@ btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Belmont Hall. 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 Carvers Close Community

Room, Holyhead Rd, Wellington. For more info call 01952 251 364. Eyton & Wellington WI - Meet every 2nd Wed of the month at 7:30pm in the Belmont Hall, Wellington for speakers, friendship and tea & biscuits. Visitors welcome. Call Judi on 01952 411801 for more details.

Other Areas

8th Jul (Sun) - Pam's Pools Open Day - A fun day for the whole family at a delightful sustainable farm and wildlife reserve, near Bridgnorth, Underton WV16 6TY, 2-6pm. Entry fee is £3 for adults with children under 10 free. Free parking. Dogs on leads welcomed. Visit pamspools.co.uk for more details. Garden Club - Kynnersley Village Hall, Telford, TF6 6DX. Meet monthly, 2nd Friday of each month at 7pm, we welcome members from all around the Telford area Contact Hannah talksherlock@gmail.com 01743 341949. The Wolverhampton Phoenix Club for the widowed - a club for both men and women who are widowed and are ready to restart their social life in a friendly supportive atmosphere. We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at Codsall Village Hall at 7pm in the summer afternoons and 2.30pm in the winter. We have a varied program of entertainmentand we also organise monthly lunches at local pubs, day trips and holidays. For more information phone Jim 01902 846696. Age UK Lunch Clubs - are held every month at 10 different locations. Ring Age uk Telford (01952 201803) for more details or check out the website: www. ageukshropshireandtelford.org.uk IT Class (for older people) run every Wednesday 3-5pm at Brookside Community Centre. Contact Diane Douglas 01952 201803 ext 001 or diane.douglas@ ageukstw.org.uk Whist Drive - Every Fri, at Buildwas Village Hall, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. 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 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 Monday evenings 7:309pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla.co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details if you are intersted in joining the choir. 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

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 Douglas on 01952 201803 for details. Thu: Slimming World - 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Contact Sharon on 07775 512563

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: 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 Thu 11am Medau Movement & Dance exercise with Rosemary 01785 822442.

Dawley

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 55’s). Tue and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Sport & Leisure Centre, Dawley. First taster is free, membership £5 and each sesssion is £2. Please contact Peter on 01952 274657 Margaret on 019852 274535 or Keith on 506616. Clubbercise - Mon 6.45-7.35pm Dawley Social Club Kings Street TF4 2AG. All welcome no need to book. Contact Kim - 07724 087516 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 7.3010.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley 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 Graeme Hughes on 07912 466207. Slimming World (Tue 9:15am & 11:15am) at Dawley Bank Call Paula on 07791 743509 Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-asyou-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

Donnington

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

Edgmond

Yoga, Pilates & Yogalates Classes - in the new Studio at Edgmond Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Edgmond, Newport, TF10 8HU. Mon: Pilates at 6pm; Wed: Yogalates at 5.30pm and Yoga at 6.30pm. Cost: £6 PAYG or £30 (£5) in advance for 6 classes. Call/text Denise on 07875 661045 or email denisepheasant@hotmail.com to book.

Hadley

Gentle Exercise (for older people) - at the Methodist Church (Hadley) 2-3pm Mondays. £2.50 per session, all abilities welcome.

Exercise Class at Hadley Community Centre (Hadley) Tue 1:00-1:45pm (for older people, but a little more physical). £2.50 per session, all abilities welcome. Slimming World - at HLC, Hadley - 5.30pm & 7.30pm Contact Sharon on 07775 512563 Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@ thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley - 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact Peter on 01952 242873. Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Lilleshall Quick Sticks Hockey - Sundays 10-10:45am (7-9 year olds) at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. £30 for 7 weeks. Contact us on 01952 603003 Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@ mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.15-10.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Jackfield

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 Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High St, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat 8.30 & 10.30am.

‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www. carolinerolling.com Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5. At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk

Ketley

Yoga - Wednesdays 7-8pm at Ketley Community Centre, Holyhead Road, Ketley, TF1 5AN. Friendly class, suitable for all abilities and beginners are especially welcome. £5 per class, no need to book. Contact Debbie on 07790 006815, email debbieyogaone@gmail.com or see my website: www.yogaone.co.uk 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

Clubbercise - Tue 6.45-7.35pm Lawley Primary School Arleston Lane TF4 2PR (next to community centre) All welcome no need to book. Contact Kim - 07724 087516 Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch. co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@ mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers. com Stretch & Tone Class - 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.

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.

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: 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)

Lilleshall

Friendly flat green bowling, based at The National Sports Centre. Come along to club afternoon sessions on Thursdays 2:30pm to 4:30 during the summer and try your hand at a new sport. Further information on the club website www.lilleshallbowls.org.uk or contact Rod on 01952 590963 or Liz on 01952 814671. Lilleshall Trampoline Club - Tuesdays at Lilleshall National Sports Centre: (8-14 year olds) excluding school holidays - Trampoline Foundation: 6 - 7:30pm & Trampoline Development: 7:30 - 9pm. £5 a session. Contact us on 01952 603003

Madeley

Muxton

at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 12.30-2:15pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World - Mon (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact Celia Powell 07575 123666 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) If you would like further info. on the above activities contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Clubbercise, Box-Fit, Circuits, Kettlebells, Body Pump, Fit-Steps, Yummy-Mummy’s, Relaxation, Tone & Sculpt ALL available at Pulse Fitness The Ballroom High Street Newport. Pay As You Go Classes Available Plus Pre-Paid Class Cards. Call Nikki 07967 343728 or email nikkiwitty@ymail.com Tai Chi - Gentle exercise to improve flexibility and balance, relieve stress and aid relaxation. Suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. Cosy Hall Tuesday am. Contact Dilys 01952 588838 / dilysd407@gmail.com Groupfit, Women Only and Boxfit classes at The Body Barn in Newport - see website for full details at: www. thebodybarn.co.uk or call 01952 455541. Forton Cricket Club - Fancy playing cricket, we have two senior teams, ladies team and junior teams - for more info contact Clive 01952 825447 or cliverjones1958@gmail.com Nova Utd FC based in Newport, looking for new players for 2017/18,Training Saturday mornings 9-10.30 Shuker Fields, Ages 7 to 16yrs, all abilities welcome, for more details visit our website www.novaunitedfc.co.uk 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 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 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www. shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm. Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/ yogame4families 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. A small friendly group of people meet every Friday evening from 6-7pm in Burton Borough School to play social badminton and volleyball. If you're interested please contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@hotmail.com for more information. Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – are you looking to connect to like-minded spiritually awake women & deepen your connection - then this group is for you. 1st Fri of month in Newport – Contact Romella 07894 812440

& Fitness Classes Meditation for Calm Classes – held every Tuesday 2-2.50pm @ Tina’s Wellness Studio, New Street, Newport, drop in for £10 or prebook 4 weeks @ £9 a class (£36) Book Romella 07894 812440 Free essential oil classes – every Mon (& other days) Learn how essential oils can support your wellbeing goals, families health needs, emotions, sleep and even be used for cleaning. Contact Romella 07894 812440 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

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

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 55’s). Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre. First taster is free, membership £5 and each sesssion is £2. Please contact Peter on 01952 274657 Margaret on 019852 274535 or Keith on 506616. Telford Fight Factory - Muay Thai, Boxing, Strength & Conditioning. At The Ice Lounge, Eden Complex, Cannongate Road, Oakengates. Fun, family friendly class, age 7-70yrs, Mon 6-7, Wed 7-8. Contact Stuart Whiston 07786 115899 or fb Clubbercise - Excercise in disguise. Easy to follow routines to Banging Club tunes from the 90s with L.E.D Glow Sticks. At The Ice Lounge, Eden Complex, Cannongate Road, Oakengates. Tue 7-8, Thu 7-8. Contact Amanda Whiston 07780 515350 or fb 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 - 8am & 10am) 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

Clubbercise - Wed 6.15-7.05pm St Georges Sports & Social Club TF2 9LU. All welcome no need to book. Contact Kim - 07724 087516 HIITPad Fitness 4 week Intensive Academy. Morning and Evening groups. Held at Bailang, St Gower Street Trading Estate George's, Telford. For more info and next course dates visit www.hiitpad.co.uk Karate and Self-Defence at 1st Priorslee & St. Georges Scout Hall, Snedshill Way, St. Georges on Friday's 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Family-orientated, from beginner to black belt and beyond. Adults £3 Under 16s £2.50. Contact Zanshin-do Karate Chief Instructor Steve Lowe 6th Dan Black Belt for further information by emailing stevelowe59@blueyonder.co.uk "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

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Shifnal

Swimming Lessons - Duck N Dive Limited - Baby, preschool, afterschool & adult swimming lessons across various locations in Telford & Shifnal. T: 01952 301012, Email:info@dndswim.co.uk, Web:www.dndswim.co.uk Line Dancing Classes at Shifnal Memorial Club on Tue at 7.30pm. Slimming World - Shifnal Village Hall - Wed (9.30am) Call Paula on 07791 743509 Meditation followed by group activity every Thu 7.309.30pm 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. 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. Thu mornings at Shifnal Village Hall - Yoga 10-11am, £5 per class. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch. co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@ gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. DANCE class 10.30 Wed at St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & routines for fitness & fun, over 50s, £5. More info www.shifnaldance.moonfruit.com Spaces limited so please contact Sally 01952 461768. 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

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

Yoga - Mondays 7-8pm at Our Lady of the Rosary and St Luke Church Hall, Church Road, Trench, TF2 7HG. Friendly class suitable for all abilities and beginners are especially welcome. £5 per class, no need to book. Contact Debbie on 07790 006815, email debbieyogaone@gmail.com or see my website: www. yogaone.co.uk 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

NEW Mindfulness Introduction Course - 5 week block £40 - starts Friday 10th August 5.30 - 6.30 @ Supple Fitness Studio, Wrekin Professional Centre, Holyhead Road. Booking is essential!! Contact Lorraine: Lorraine@ affinity-and-beyond.co.uk or 07898 823339 for more info or to reserve a place. Mindfulness is a wonderful way to learn to relax and it can also help with many physical and emotional disorders including depression, anxiety, pain and stress. 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 & Thu at The Glebe Centre, Glebe St, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 07737 734347 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 11am1pm. 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 (47yrs), 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 Ercall Wood Academy, Wellington. Club nights - Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact Jerry Seymour (Chairman) on 01952 261008 or email jeremy.seymour9@gmail.com Website: www.wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

Taoist Tai Chi Society of GB - All ages and abilities welcome. See taoist.org.uk for information and availability of classes or phone 01952 597685. Swimming Lessons - Duck N Dive Limited - Baby, preschool, afterschool & adult swimming lessons across various locations in Telford & Shifnal. T: 01952 301012, Email:info@dndswim.co.uk, Web:www.dndswim.co.uk Dance Fit at Hollinswood every Friday 2.45pm-3.30pm, call Diane Douglas on 01952 201803 for details. 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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MOVIES INCREDIBLES 2

This time Helen (aka Elastic Girlr) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (Mr. Incredible) at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transition for every one, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone must find a way to work together again – which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible. Release Date: 13th July 2018 Genre: Animated Cast Members: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT

‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’ sees Ethan Hunt and his elite team of IMF agents in a desperate race against time after a mission goes terribly wrong. His best intentions are coming back to haunt him, and he soon finds himself up against old allies, enemies and the CIA. He’s been betrayed, disavowed and cast aside by his government so many times - what if he’s finally had enough? Release Date: 27th July 2018 Genre: Action Cast Members: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg

COMING SOON... MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN

‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ picks up the story with Sophie pregnant, and not sure how she’s going to cope. But her mother’s story might give her some pointers… Moving between past and present, we follow Sophie as she tries to come to terms with her situation, and also see how Donna did it all those years ago, falling in love and building a home for her family on their sun-soaked island. Release Date: 20th July 2018 Genre: Musical Cast Members: Amanda Seyfried, Lily James, Meryl Streep

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: A MONSTER VACATION ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation’ sees Drac exhausted from the work of running his hotel and in need of a holiday himself. So Mavis books them on a cruise!

And it’s not just any cruise, but one specifically designed for monsters. Drac’s not thrilled with the idea at first, but quickly settles in - and even starts to fall for the ship’s captain Ericka, who’s hiding a dangerous secret… Release Date: 27th July 2018 Genre: Animated Cast Members: Adam Sendler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg

Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.

Art Exhibition

AT WELLINGTON METHODIST CHURCH

The Art Group at Wellington Methodist Church are busy preparing for an Art Exhibition of work created by their group members, and as previous years is also open for local artists to exhibit their work. The exhibition will be held at the Church on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th July, 10am till 4pm each day. If you’re interested in exhibiting work please call Barbara Murray for an Entry Form on 07592 881108 (last date for entry forms to be submitted – 15th June, artwork to be delivered to the Church 3rd/4th July). Refreshments will be served at the exhibition on both days and there will be the usual coffee morning on Saturday morning. Do come along to see the display, entrance is free.

Pictured clockwise from left: Anne Sumner, Carol James, Ann Byles, Maureen Burroughes, Dave Morgan, Jan McKittrick, Mauri Beardshaw, Nell Bailey, Teresa Killick, Jill Gough, Wendy Butler and Brian Livingstone.

Notes from your local Ironbridge Gorge Councillor Work on the English Heritage Iron Bridge Conservation project is progressing well, most of the grit blasting has been completed and they looking to reopen the bridge in October/November 2018. Specialist research has discovered that the Iron Bridge was painted red-brown. This is a fascinating discovery by English Heritage and a revolutionary development in understanding more about the history of our Iron bridge. English Heritage’s specialists have also made a recommendation for the Iron Bridge’s new surface which will see them resurface the bridge with a Leaton Quarry Aggregate. I am also working with English Heritage on ensuring appropriate lighting for pedestrians on the deck of the Iron Bridge. I appreciate the condition and safety of the Wharfage riverside railings remains of great concern to residents and I am delighted to confirm that funding remains committed and the Council is making progress on a report for the design options to consider. Our local Policing team recently held their first Mobile Police Surgery in the Ironbridge Gorge. These surgeries are designed to provide our community an opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns they may have. I continue to work closely with the Police on parking enforcement, CCTV, anti-social behaviour, speed monitoring, river safety, Smartwater and it was great to support the Police at this surgery which will be the start of a more regular programme of surgeries to ensure we meet the needs within our local community. My next Borough Councillor residents’ Advice Surgery is on Sat 7th July 10–12noon at Green Wood Café, Green Wood Centre, Station Rd, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DR.

Cllr. Nicola Lowery (Ironbridge Gorge Ward) T: 01952 380 718 M: 07583 041 568 E: nicola.lowery@telford.gov.uk @Nic_Ironbridge

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COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

Books

HOLIDAY READS Sun-lounger worthy reads to keep you occupied this summer.

Salvage the Bones – Jesmyn Ward

With so many new releases each year, it’s all too easy for books to get buried in the sands of time. Salvage the Bones deserves to be unburied. 15-year-old Esch lives with her three brothers, her alcoholic father and the memory of her mother in a crumbling shack in Mississippi. Hurricane Katrina is on the way and the family is woefully unprepared. If you’re a fan of Alice Walker or Harper Lee, and love getting lost in a devastatingly beautiful read, this one is for you.

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – Holly Ringland

Alice spends her days hiding from her father and helping her bruised, fragile mother tend to the garden. She’s kept away from school, family and the local village. But then one day tragedy strikes and Alice’s world starts to open up. Can she put her demons aside, or is she destined to repeat her parents’ mistakes? A perfect summer read, although you may find it a struggle to tear yourself away.

How I Lose You – Kate McNaughton

How I Lose You is a love story, told backwards. Eva’s husband Adam dies in chapter one. As Eva struggles to come to terms with her loss, we learn about their story in a series of flashbacks. Back in the present day, Eva stumbles across an email in Adam’s inbox that suggests he was hiding something. In her search to uncover his secret, Eva discovers shocking truths about herself.

Wishes Under the Willow Tree – Phaedra Patrick

Benedict Stone is a jeweller in a quiet country village, as was his father before him. Benedict’s marriage is going through a rocky patch, so the last thing he needs is a teenage niece he’s never met turning up on his doorstep. Together, the unlikely duo work to win Benedict’s wife back. Wishes Under the Willow Tree is an enjoyable, easy read, and as added bonus, you’ll learn a little about gem stones along the way.

The Family Next Door – Sally Hepworth

Pleasant Court is a nice neighbourhood, full of respectable families. People don’t talk about their problems. So when Isabelle Heatherington, single and attractive, moves in, she ruffles more than a few feathers. The secrets people have tried so hard to bury start coming out, as Isabelle seems to know rather a lot about her new neighbours. An enjoyable domestic drama, with a few twists and turns to keep you sitting by the pool until the sun goes down.

I Still Dream – James Smythe

It’s 1997. In between making mix-tapes and arguing with her mum, Laura Bow finds time to create a computer programme. She calls it Organon. At first, Organon is just something to tell her thoughts and feelings to – an online journal that talks back. But as the years pass, it becomes clear that Laura has created an AI with more potential than she could ever have imagined. A gripping read.

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A range of Solid Fuel Stoves are NOW available

Choose from a wide range of Fires and Surrounds Authorised Dealer for: • Paragon Fires • Montpellier Marble • Gazco and Stovax • Worcester Marble • Esse and many more... • Wonderfire Premier

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One of the finest Showrooms in Shropshire

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Castle Trading Estate, Holyhead Road, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9NP

T: 01952 620189

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A friendly, professional service to offer you a wide range of high quality bespoke kitchens, manufactured locally, at great prices.

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Call into your local showroom: Global House, Off Trench Road, Telford TF2 6PD. We also have showrooms in: Hemel Hempstead Shrewsbury Wolverhampton

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