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What does your Facebook profile say about you? You may have heard about bosses checking their new employee’s Facebook profile before offering them a job, but did you know that some landlords are now doing the same for potential tenants? Dawn Clarke, director of lettings and property management at Nock Deighton in Shropshire, says it is worth thinking about what you post on Facebook if you are in the process of looking for a new rental property. “Social media is so prevalent nowadays that it’s only natural for landlords to use it as a means of researching tenants,” she says. “It is something of a grey area, but if your Facebook profile is accessible to the public then there is nothing to stop people

from viewing it, whether it is your prospective new boss, landlord or letting agent. “We are aware of a number of letting agents, mostly in big cities and certainly in London, who use Facebook to check that potential tenants are who they say they are. “They use social media as a means of verifying the information that tenants put on their application form, such as their job and current living situation and so on. “It’s not so common here in Shropshire but it’s certainly something to be aware of - both for tenants and landlords.” Dawn says she has heard stories of letting agents uncovering a variety of things about tenants using Facebook.

“The main issue that agents are looking for is people subletting the property which is clearly against their tenancy agreement,” she says. “Obviously, pictures of wild house parties with smashed furniture strewn all over the place would also ring alarm bells, but landlords are generally quite reasonable and no-one is saying you should not lead an active social life. “Like everything, it’s about being sensible and having a balance - from a landlord’s point of view, they just want their property to be well looked-after, which is ultimately in everyone’s best interests.”

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Hello from Coleman Estates in Wellington! Firstly, after such a lengthy hiatus from ‘In and Around’, it would probably be best to reintroduce ourselves! I have been working in my family’s business since I was 14 first helping dad put up boards on Saturdays (for no pay, no less!). I rejoined the family firm on a full time basis at the beginning of 2008 after completing my work experience at Foxton’s in Fulham, London to get a different perspective of the industry. Some may find this hard to believe but I did not spend my childhood growing up and thinking ‘I would love to become an estate agent when I’m older!’ however, after spending much of my late teens working summers in the office and after my experience with Foxtons, I realised I had grown to love the industry and helping people move. Moving back to Shropshire turned out to be the best decision I ever made; I met my future wife the same month I moved back, became Managing Director after my parents retirement in 2015 and now myself and Kate are equal partners running a successful and enjoyable business together. In my spare time I like to strike up a delicate balance of eating out regularly followed by attempting to work it all off in the gym! Which brings me to Kate – since joining our company in 2011 (and having to pass interview with Mum in front of the whole office!) Kate has flourished and was made Director in 2013, rising to equal partner shortly after my parent’s retirement. Kate has overseen the continued growth and success of our letting department, achieving more lets than any other agent in Telford in some of her years in charge. In her spare time, Kate likes to ride horses, talk about horses and make future plans revolving around horses.

According to a recent survey, Estate Agents ranked only above politicians in terms of trustworthiness – ouch. This brings me on to what really sets us apart as company; the lost art of customer service! How many times have we spoken to someone on the phone who couldn’t sound less interested in what you were asking them? How many times have we battled for eye contact with a sullen cashier more interested in checking who’s swiped left rather than making basic conversation or dare I say it, returning a friendly smile?! We have been househunting ourselves recently which has really hammered home the importance of service from a customer’s point of view; as an agent, we may oversee hundreds of transactions per year as an agent but our customer (who on average will move only 8 times in their lifetime) is either stressed, excited, scared, worried, nervous or all of the above. In short, they will be fraught with emotion – At Coleman Estates, our promise to you is that we will take the time to listen to you, as a vendor, buyer, landlord or tenant; we will make sure that we don’t just help you with what you need but will get to the bottom of what you really want! That to me, is the essence of the customer service that truly sets us aside from our competition. Add the fact that we are highly accredited as members of the NAEA, ARLA, Safeagent and NALs and you can be assured that you will be in safe hands with us! Over the upcoming issues, I look forward to talking to you about the property market in Shropshire, Telford and the UK in general as well as news from our office in Wellington. Thank you for reading.

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A few words from our customers.. We would like to thank you both for the excellent experience we had with you for our house sale… you were very professional and organised and we were very impressed. Thank you for being so positive about our house, for selling it so quickly, for keeping us up-to-date and informed at all times and for being available to answer all our queries. It was the best possible sale we could have wished for.

Mr & Mrs Burden, Sold in Longdon upon Tern You will get a professional, honest service from Coleman Estates. The team are committed to provide the best possible service.They are ‘on the ball’ and keen to help you move as swiftly and easily as possible. We cannot fault their service enthusiasm and commitment.

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Ways to Reduce 'Hidden' Spending There are the obvious ways to save money, such as using comparison websites or cancelling an unused gym membership, but what about the ‘hidden’ money pits that drain your cash in a less evident way? Three areas immediately spring to mind – food, cars and technology – all essential parts of life but ones that can seriously deplete your financial reserves. So what can you do to stem the flow of cash, start to pay off your debts, or save towards something special such as retirement or a family holiday?

Food shopping

According to Love Food Hate Waste, £13 billion of edible food was wasted by households across the UK in 2015, equating to 7.3 million tonnes. One of the issues is that people don’t plan their food shopping, and overestimate how much their household needs. Although it’s a very convenient way to shop, supermarkets encourage overspending with so-called ‘deals’ and careful placement of goods around the store. This can result in food wastage as consumers are encouraged to buy more than they need – a particular danger if you also shop when you’re hungry. By planning your meals ahead (even for just a week), making a list and sticking to it, you’ll have more control over your household budget and be able to make regular savings. Shopping for fruit and vegetables at local market stalls can also be a cheaper option – the produce will be fresher and you’ll be supporting your local economy.

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An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive and constitutes a significant chunk of the annual budget. So although you may already be resigned to spending a small fortune on your car, have you looked closely at all the costs? You can reduce the outlay on insurance, petrol and servicing, making smaller savings over a number of areas. Insurance premiums The ever-increasing cost of insurance is a particular bugbear for motorists. On top of the annual increase in premiums, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen from 5% to 6%, making insuring your car even more expensive. Although there’s nothing you can do about IPT, if you plan in advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by monthly direct debit, you’ll save money in the long-run. It’s

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also worthwhile looking at the level of cover your current policy provides, and whether it’s still appropriate. Maybe you’ve included one of your children on the policy, for example, but if they don’t drive the car regularly, is it really necessary when you could always insure them on a temporary basis if needed? To further reduce premiums, try: • Increasing your level of voluntary excess. • Having an immobiliser or approved tracking device fitted. • Taking advantage of multi-car discounts if you have more than one car in the household. Fuel Fuel is usually the largest cost for motorists, and one of the best ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles per hour, will help you save. You can check the price of local petrol online using PetrolPrices. com, and plan ahead so you’re not forced into buying expensive fuel at motorway service stations en route. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure, and reducing unnecessary weight in the car, will also help. Servicing and MOT Package deals on servicing are available on new and used cars, and although it may seem a large outlay at first, they can offer long-term savings. As far as MOTs are concerned, you can save the cost of a re-test just by carrying out a few simple checks before taking the car in, such as tyre tread depth and light bulbs.

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Most people don’t question the fact that they have a landline, but do you really need one? If you naturally reach for your mobile to make a call and could manage without a home phone, you’ll make a significant saving on line rental and call costs. If you prefer to keep the landline, maybe you could save on the cost of your mobile phone. With so many competitive pay-asyou-go deals around, it’s worthwhile checking them against your contract. Also, don’t forget about recycling any old phones to raise extra cash. The mobile phone and broadband market is so competitive that simply by contacting your provider and saying you want to leave, you’ll probably be offered a better deal just to retain your business. Also consider whether: • You consistently exceed your data or minutes - you’re probably paying more than you need in additional charges, and could save money by choosing a deal with a larger allowance. • You need a fast broadband speed, or if a cheaper ‘standard’ broadband package would suffice. The best deals are generally reserved for new customers, so it’s worthwhile haggling if you’re not completely satisfied with the deal they’re offering, but be aware of any early exit penalties that might form part of your contract. www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/article/unite-food-waste-fight www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1591904/50-wayssave-money.html

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When it comes to sowing the seed, it is worth remembering that it is easier to look after the seedlings later on if the seed has been sown in rows, rather than randomly scattered. Straight rows are easily made using a plastic plant label. Check the seed packets for the precise depths at which the seed needs to be sown as this will differ from variety to variety. If you are sowing seeds in small cells then it is easier to make the holes using a dibber. If you don’t have one, a pencil works perfectly well! RootTrainers are particularly useful for larger seeds such as sunflowers. Sowing the seed thinly along the drills in a seed tray makes life easier later on. Sown too densely, the seedlings that emerge will need more thinning out, and will be more likely to become drawn, leggy and weak, whereas given a bit more space they tend to be a lot sturdier. Once in place, just cover the seed with compost. If you are sowing larger seed into cells, just pop the seeds in to the prepared holes and cover to the required depth. The ideal sowing depth will be stated on the seed packet – it is not too exact a science, but it is best to get it about right! When all the seeds are sown, use a watering can with the rose attached to water the compost thoroughly. If the seed sown was quite small then it is best to water the compost by standing the tray in a shallow tray or bowl of water, and allow the compost to absorb the water from below – this way the seeds are less likely to be displaced. Finally, don’t forget to label your seed trays clearly, ideally with a permanent marker. You may think you’ll remember what is in each tray, but seedlings don’t always resemble the full-grown plants that closely. Many perennials need heat for the seed to germinate reliably. Put the trays, pots or cells into a propagator, standing each on moist capillary matting. Once the seedlings appear, gradually lower the temperature and then prick each one out into its own pot. Allow them to grow on, keeping them fed and watered as necessary. In just a few weeks or months you can have some great plants ready for the garden. Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls for leather jackets, vine weevils and other pests, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides. by Pippa Greenwood

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Garden lovers can now purchase their Severn Hospice forget me not flowers as they browse for their spring plants at the Lakeside plant centre in Telford.

The charity’s handcrafted iron presentation flowers cost £25 each and are a wonderful way to commemorate a loved one this spring. Elodie Home, Legacy and In Memoriam Advisor at Severn Hospice, said: “We’re very grateful to Lakeside Plant Centre for supporting our Forget Me Not campaign and selling our beautiful handcrafted flowers. These lovely iron forget me nots make a wonderful addition to any garden and have the added benefit that you don’t even need to have green fingers! “Our forget me not flowers continue to be incredibly popular and the money raised from them is already making a difference to the thousands of families that need our support. Each individual flower has been handmade by the talented team at the British Ironworks Centre and is a loving reminder of those who are no longer with us. “Everyone is welcome to purchase a flower; you don’t have to have experienced the care of the hospice.” Kevin Turley, from Lakeside said: “We are delighted to be supporting Severn Hospice by selling these beautiful forget me not flowers. We have placed some of the forget me nots in our charity wall and they look

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There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden - bricks and fencing are all very well, but as far as lifting your spirits and keeping wildlife happy, it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can take on many guises – they can look smart or informal, be neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and, if you want you can even include some hedging with pretty flowers. The options are many, the potential is huge - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area in the same way you would for any other long-term planting: fork the soil over thoroughly, removing large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This will eliminate anything that might make establishment tricky or subsequently reduce hedge growth. This preparation also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. If the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, then fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost, as this will help to improve the soil’s texture and its ability to hold moisture and nutrients to just the right extent. At the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. A young hedge will not create a perfect barrier for the first few years, so if you anticipate problems with next door’s pets or children breaking through you may initially need to use a less attractive barrier such as galvanized stock fencing. Don’t be tempted to plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants simply won’t grow well. At this time of year, when hedging plants grow very little or not at all, you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. Small pot-grown conifers, for instance, will have well-established roots and should thrive. If using pot-grown plants, carefully remove each plant from its pot just before planting, having watered them thoroughly first if the compost is dry. The roots should not be too tightly packed in the pot, but if they are, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root plants, make sure that you’re ready to plant them as soon as they are delivered and that the soil is also ready and waiting. It is essential to space the plants correctly to achieve the desired effect, and to make sure that you plant them properly if they are to get off to a good start and establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil, making sure that it is at the same depth as it was in the pot. If you’re using bare-root plants then make sure that only the roots are beneath the soil. If planted too deeply the plants will suffer and may even die; if planted too shallowly they will be more prone to drying out. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants generally need a spacing of about 30-45cm. For a much thicker or denser hedge it is often worth planting them 45cm apart, but using two parallel rows of plants, positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants

to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants it may be worth using small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. For the hedge to grow well, it is essential that you keep it well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period. Some great hedging plants: • Yew - perfect for a formal, super-smart evergreen hedge. • Thuja - makes a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour, and is not too inclined to be rampant! • Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year because the gingery brown autumn leaves often last well. Both purple and green-leafed forms. • Hornbeam - similar to beech but with few leaves held over winter and more prone to mildew. Great as a neatly clipped hedge. • Cypress – the ‘Leyland Cypress’ is notorious, but kept well clipped and cut back regularly this does actually make a great hedge. • Pyracantha - a very spiny evergreen plant excellent for keeping out unwelcome visitors, with pretty creamy-white flowers and red-orange or yellow berries. • Privet - the classic town hedge, which looks great neatly clipped and has evergreen leaves that make a good foil for nearby flowers. • Euonymus (pictured) - a useful evergreen with many forms, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow. • Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny too, perfect as an ingredient of a ‘native’ hedge and good for wildlife. • Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, great for ‘native’ hedging and wildlife, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes - ideal for sloe gin drinkers but can easily get too vigorous! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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Ladies can step out in style and celebrate with a Shropshire charity as it holds its 10th anniversary Midnight Walks with a new Cinderella theme in Shrewsbury on Saturday 8th April and Telford Saturday 13th May. Severn Hospice ladies only Midnight Walks have raised over £500,000 since first starting in 2007 and over 7,500 ladies

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UNDERGROUND solution AND I’ve seen gardens where it really does seem to work. Similarly, you can try plunging glass bottles into the soil so that just the neck is protruding. As the wind whistles over the mouth of the bottle the noise and vibrations created may also discourage moles. Very smelly substances can work against moles. It is possible to buy mole smokes which seem to work, in the short term at least. These are rather like fireworks and are inserted into the run where the smoke they produce is unpleasant to the moles. Unfortunately, however, with these and indeed most other smelly deterrents, it is likely that once the smell has subsided the mole will return.

They may be known as ‘velvet coated gentlemen’, but believe me if you have a problem with moles in your garden, it is highly unlikely that you will be inclined to call them anything quite so polite! For years I thought people were over-reacting when moles appeared, but having now come across them in great numbers in my own garden, I too have started to have some rather unfriendly thoughts. So what can you do if all of a sudden your lawn becomes decorated with mounds of finely turned soil, or if plants in your beds and borders suddenly start to disappear beneath soil level as subsidence occurs within the flowerbed, or an entire row of vegetables is excavated from below? Moles can do a lot of damage to a lawn, largely because that fine soil acts as an excellent seedbed for weeds and is also inclined to make the surface of the lawn rather slippery. If their runs go beneath your lawn or, worse still, beneath flowers in a flowerbed or vegetable plants in your vegetable plot or allotment, then because they tunnel quite close to or in amongst the plant roots, they can occasionally cause the plants to suffer from drought because the soil is no longer in contact with the roots. Often, when the tunnels collapse subsidence occurs, everything starts to topple inwards, and plants can literally fall over. Moles can sometimes be deterred by high-pitched sounds or vibrations. To this end you could try inserting children’s windmills over the mole infested areas, as the vibration that passes down these into the soil is often said to send moles scampering away. It is an inexpensive and relatively decorative

Traps are available from some garden centres or online stores. In order for these to be effective you must set them carefully, and because the moles are very aware of human scent it is essential that you wear gloves when setting them up, so you never actually touch the trap with your hands. The trap needs to be correctly set or else there is a risk that the mole could suffer a lot before it dies. Some gardeners find traps work well but I must admit I know many who have found that they don’t seem to do the job, as it is very difficult for a non-expert trap setter to get it right! Perhaps the most effective means of control is to hire in help by employing a mole catcher. Many of these specialists have worked with moles for many years and are adept at trapping them. Since they often charge only on the basis of moles caught, it need not be too expensive a process either. Moles do eventually decide to go elsewhere, and although this does not imply that your garden will then remain free of moles, if the problem has been very bad one year it may not be quite so severe the next. It is sometimes said that the plant caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) will deter moles. I have never found that this has any effect whatsoever, but it does seem to work for some gardeners and as the plants are fairly attractive it is worth giving it a try! Some gardeners report success with ultrasonic devices that can be inserted into the ground. Once again, I am afraid that it seems the majority of you find these ineffective and indeed I will never forget once seeing a molehill which appeared directly around the base of one of these gadgets in a friend’s garden - so they are not a method I recommend. If all else fails, and attempting to look at this problem in a positive light, it is worth bearing in mind that incredibly finely turned soil can be useful and many gardeners I know, including the wonderful ‘grandfather of gardening’ Geoffrey Smith, used the soil as a medium in which to grow an excellent crop of seedlings! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, fleece jackets for plants, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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Restaurant Review

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Lakeside Restaurant @ Patshull Park Pattingham, Nr Wolverhampton WV6 7HR

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The Lakeside Restaurant at Patshull Park Hotel, Golf and Country Club is located on a secluded 200-acre estate near Pattingham Village, a pleasant 15-minute drive outside of central Telford. The hotel was opened in the 1980’s and is a well-known venue in the area, the aptly named Lakeside Restaurant has fabulous lake views which regular diners and hotel guests come to enjoy time and time again. Candlelit tables, crisp white linen table cloths and fresh flowers give a sophisticated ambience to The Lakeside dining room. The restaurant is open between 7pm and 9.30pm, 7 days a week, the main evening menu is updated regularly and there is even a dedicated vegetarian menu available. You can enjoy 2 courses for a very reasonable £18.95 or 3 courses for £25, including coffee or tea and mints to finish. The Lakeside is also open for Sunday lunch from 12.30 – 2.30pm. The Sunday lunch menu changes each week to keep things fresh for repeat customers, with traditional roasts, fish and vegetarian options to suit all preferences. There is also a full carvery available on the last Sunday of each month. On arrival we were welcomed and seated at a lovely candlelit table, the restaurant is spacious and airy and can seat up to 80 diners, during the lighter summer evenings and Sunday lunchtimes the full-length windows provide lovely views across the picturesque lake. We ordered some drinks to enjoy while we perused the menu, I had a lovely

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT chilled glass of Prosecco. To begin I ordered the starter from this week’s specials menu, which was a Parma ham, goat’s cheese and avocado salad, Aaron opted for the seasonal melon. After a short wait our food arrived, it was beautifully presented and tasted just as good as it looked. The goat’s cheese was tangy and rich, complementing the sweetness of the Parma ham and smooth creamy texture of the ripe avocado and the balsamic drizzle added a zingy acidity, which completed the flavours of the dish perfectly.

crispy pan fried skin, served on top of a bed of crushed new potatoes and blanched cherry tomatoes. This dish was perfectly executed and I really enjoyed every mouthful. The dessert menu included several tempting options, so it was no easy task to choose but in the end I just had to try the chocolate and hazelnut mousse, Aaron ordered the lemon cheesecake. My dessert consisted of a wafer thin chocolate and hazelnut disk, topped with a neat tower of light and airy chocolate and hazelnut mousse, dusted with cocoa, with a dark chocolate curl and a mini meringue. This dessert was delectable; it was rich and satisfying without being heavy, the perfect ending to my meal.

Aaron’s light and refreshing melon starter was served with zesty orange, a deliciously sweet yet sharp raspberry sorbet and was sprinkled with fresh chopped mint, he said that this starter was like sunshine on a plate, and was very light and fresh, leaving plenty of room for his main course!

Aaron commented that his cheesecake had a lovely fresh lemony flavour, the biscuit base was sweet and crumbly and the cheesecake had a perfectly smooth and creamy texture.

For main course, Aaron couldn’t resist the fillet steak (£9.50 supplement) and I went for the sea bass. The fillet steak arrived perfectly cooked to Aaron’s specification, served with grilled mushrooms, blanched cherry tomatoes and a generous stack of triple cooked chips, he also opted for the mixed peppercorn and brandy sauce to accompany his steak. The filet steak was a really good size and was meltingly tender, the sauce was rich and flavoursome and the triple cooked chips were just divine, light and fluffy inside with a golden crispy skin, these were simply the perfect chips!

We both thoroughly enjoyed our evening at The Lakeside Restaurant, many of the staff have worked at Patshull Park for many years and their dedication and professionalism is clear to see. Our food was beautifully prepared and presented and the service was impeccable. I would definitely recommend booking in for an evening meal or perhaps a Sunday lunch with family or friends very soon… if you appreciate good food, lovely views and great service, you will definitely enjoy a meal at The Lakeside Restaurant.

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INGREDIENTS: • 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • Zest of 1 orange • 50g caster sugar • 1 x 7g sachet easy-blend or fast-action dried yeast • 300ml hand-hot milk • 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg, beaten • 75g dried mixed fruit • 50g dark chocolate chips FOR THE GLAZE AND CROSSES • 1-2 tbsp warmed golden syrup • 50g dark chocolate, melted

Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, orange zest, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot. Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky. 3. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size. 4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, flatten out with the palms of your hands and scatter over the dried fruit and chocolate chips. Fold and knead the dough until the fruit and chocolate chips are incorporated. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet. 5. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other - this will take about 45-60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 6. 6. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup whilst the buns are still warm. 7. When the buns are cold, spoon the melted chocolate into a small disposable piping bag, snip off the end and pipe a cross on each bun. Leave until set then serve.

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Restaurant Review

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The Oakley Arms

Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, Staffordshire ST19 9BQ

T: 01902 859800

The Oakley Arms opened its doors in May 2016 following an extensive renovation of the former 19th century Oakley House Country Club. This once derelict venue has been beautifully restored and transformed into a stunning country pub and restaurant, which sits proudly on the outskirts of Brewood Village, a pleasant 20-minute drive from central Telford. The pretty dove grey exterior and country house charm instantly draws you in. There is ample parking to the rear of the pub and even designated areas to tether your horse, bike or four-legged friend, perfect for the more adventurous and outdoorsy visitors. The pub is set in a picture perfect slice of English countryside; a large outdoor terrace overlooks the pubs own private lake, complete with ducks and an island. When summer finally does return, The Oakley Arms terrace will undoubtedly be a popular spot for long and lazy lunches in the sunshine. Inside the interior is warm and spacious, the wood flooring and roaring log fires give a cosy, homely feel. The vast bar takes centre stage and is stocked with a mind-boggling array of beverages. There are an impressive 160 seats in total but thanks to plenty of intimate nooks and clever division of space, The Oakley Arms retains an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Upon arrival were greeted and shown to a table in a quiet corner of the pub, our drinks order was taken and we were given chance to look over the menu. The food style is modern British cuisine and the menu is updated regularly with dishes that reflect the season, there is a range of starters, light bites, mains, sandwiches and several childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dishes to choose from.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT For starter I chose the chicken liver pate (£6.25) and my very willing accomplice on this review, my mom Lynn, went for the goats cheese, basil and roast pepper terrine (£6.75).

The cheese and potato pie was also super tasty and something I’d never tried before, several layers of soft sliced potato, tasty Cheshire cheese and onion wrapped in a layer of golden flaky pastry, served with buttered greens, carrots, parsnips and gravy. This is definitely a dish I’ll be ordering again soon!

The pate was served with triangles of toasted granary bread and plum chutney, the generous slice of pate was smooth and flavoursome, the plum chutney added a welcome sweetness and the granary toast gave texture and bite. Lynn’s goat’s cheese terrine had the unmistakable tangy yet creamy flavour, it was layered throughout with slices of roasted red pepper and basil and came served with a dressed side salad and slices of toasted ciabatta. Lynn said that the crispiness of the ciabatta was the perfect partner to the rich and creamy goat’s cheese. For main course Lynn ordered the braised shoulder of lamb (£17.95) and I opted for the Applebys Cheshire cheese and potato pie (£11.95), which I am told is a new addition to the menu. The braised lamb is apparently the most popular dish on the menu and it’s easy to understand why, the meat was melt in the mouth tender and came served with dauphinoise potatoes, buttered green beans and a herby rosemary gravy. Lynn didn’t speak to me for the entire time she was eating her main course, which is always a sure sign of a delicious meal!

Despite the very generous portions at The Oakley Arms, we somehow managed to squeeze in the glazed lemon tart (£5.95) and the profiteroles (5.95) for dessert. The lemon tart was fresh and tangy and came served with fresh raspberries, raspberry sorbet and a raspberry coulis, the perfect palate cleanser after such a rich and delicious meal. The profiteroles were everything you would expect, plump cream filled clouds of deliciousness, smothered in a rich dark chocolate sauce… lets just say the diet starts again tomorrow! You would never guess that The Oakley Arms is less than a year old, it just feels like it’s always been there, which is testament to the fantastic job that manager John Duncan and his team are doing. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at The Oakley Arms, the building, setting and decor is all utterly gorgeous and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, so much so that I promise once you step inside you really won’t want to leave.

Reviewed by Charlie Scott & Lynn Roulston

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Bake for Heroes Help for Heroes (H4H) is once again asking the great British public to dust off their aprons and get baking to raise lots of dough for our wounded, injured and sick personnel, veterans and their families.

Every slice sold really does make a difference to help rebuild lives and it is so easy to get involved.

15TH - 30TH APRIL

You could hold a tea & cake event at work, school, in your local community centre or simply invite friends around to your home for a slice of cake for a donation and a catch up. Register and fundraise for the chance to win a Kenwood kMix (kindly donated by Debenhams). A free fundraising pack will be sent to every Bake for Heroes organiser to help make each event a success. The packs include collecting boxes, a sweepstake game, bunting, balloons and pricing stickers. The winner of our ‘Best Cake Competition’ in 2017, could win a stay in London, together with breakfast and afternoon tea, which has kindly been donated by our lovely friends at the Bloomsbury Hotel in London. You must be over 18 to enter and show that you’ve raised money at your Bake for Heroes event. The ‘Bake for Heroes’ campaign starts on 15 April – 30 April 2017, however if this isn’t convenient please feel free to choose a date that is. To register or for more information visit www. bakeforheroes.org.uk or call 01980 846459. Lynn organised a bake sale in her local town and said: “Help for Heroes is really close to my heart and I wanted to do something, so I invited my friends and family to my home for tea and cake. It was really easy to organise and a great opportunity to catch up, have some fun and raise some money for a fantastic charity.”

QUIZ - Similar Song Titles Similar Song Titles For pairs each of of acts these pairs of acts For each of these below, below, can you come can you come up with titles of hit up with ofyears hit singles in the given singles in thetitles given that were years that were different by different by only their last word. only their last word. e.g. “Don McLean (1972) / Green Day (2004)” e.g. “Don McLean (1972) / = “AmericanGreen Pie / American Idiot”. Day (2004)” = “American Pie / American Idiot”.

1 Stevie Wonder (1981) / Captain Sensible (1982) 2 Snow Patrol (2006) / Adele (2008) 3 The Skids (1979) / Madonna (1985) 4 The Supremes (1964) / Rod Stewart (1983) 5 Queen (1977) / USA For Africa (1985) 6 S Club 7 (2001) / Journey (2009) 7 Bruce Springsteen (1985) / Toploader (2000) 8 The Beatles (1964) / Donna Summer (1977) 9 Take That (1995) / All Saints (1997) 10 Alvin Stardust (1974) / Roxy Music (1978)

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

BOOK NOW FOR: Mother’s Day Sunday 26th March 3 courses £17.95 pp Easter Sunday 16th April

Opening hours: Sun to Thu: noon till 11pm • Fri & Sat: noon till midnight Food served: Mon to Sat: noon till 8.30pm (Carvery till 2pm) • Sun: noon till 7pm (Carvery only)

We have taken on a NEW Head Chef who has brought her Sous Chef and most of her team with her, with experience in 2 rosette restaurants. The new kitchen team have been working on a fresh exciting menu plus some specials which will change on Friday each week. Here are some samples of the delicious kind of dishes on offer:

Starters Crispy Marinated Chicken Wings with BBQ Dip £4.25 Deep Fried Breaded Calamari with Sweet Chili Mayonnaise £4.35 Panko Breaded Goats Cheese, Beetroot Puree, Roquette, Balsamic Glaze £4.29 Mains Roast rump Lamb - with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Swede Puree, Buttered Kale & Rosemary Jus. £13.95 Fillet of Seabass - With Prawn & Chorizo Risotto, drizzled with Basil Oil £13.95 Pan Fried Duck Breast - with Potato Fondant, Buttered Kale, Rich Cherry Sauce £13.95

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Online Dating

NOT JUST FOR TWENTYSOMETHINGS

feel comfortable to do so. • Never release financial information or give in to pressure to lend money. • Meet in public and stay in public on your first couple of dates and always let a friend know where you are, and who you’re meeting.

Setting up a successful online dating profile The UK dating site Match.com says that when registering with a site it’s important to answer questions accurately for the best possible chance of finding your ideal match. When writing about your personality they recommend that you should “avoid clichés and overused phrases such as ‘looking for love’. Instead, consider what makes you different from everybody else … above all, be sure to inject humour to show people how friendly, fun and approachable you are.”

My sympathies were aroused the first time I met Abby, a friend-of-a-friend who had recently moved to my neighbourhood after a divorce. Aged 47, she had made the move in order to seek a different life for herself and her fifteen-year-old son. However two years later, after regular meet-ups at which I offered coffee, a supportive chat and sometimes – literally – a shoulder to cry on, Abby was still bemoaning her inability to meet a new man.

Match.com recommends reading other profiles for inspiration or asking a friend to describe your personality. People tend to scan profiles rather than read them in depth, so an eyecatching opening paragraph, using key words that relate to your passions and interests, will capture more interest. As you can imagine, a profile with a photo attracts more attention than one without, but there are a few factors to bear in mind when choosing an image. The dating site Zoosk found that women get 60% more attention if their photo is taken indoors, while men get 19% more attention if theirs is taken outside, particularly if the photo includes other friends or involves an active pursuit.

That’s when my sympathy began to wear a little thin. Each time, after attending a local fundraising event, pub quiz night or social gathering, she would turn up at my house with a woeful tale of dashed expectations. The men she met were either ‘too old’, ‘too young’ or ‘too married’. On every occasion I would remind her that online dating was her best option for meeting a new partner, but she remained stubbornly unmoved, even when I pointed out that nowadays around one in four relationships begins online.

Are there alternatives to one-to-one meetings?

The process of online dating is very simple: just create a profile, check out potential matches, communicate with your chosen date through direct messages and then arrange to meet. Given the scare stories we hear about fake profiles, romance frauds and stalking, Abby was right to be cautious, but probably not to the point of spoiling her best statistical chances of finding love.

Some sites are free to join, whereas an average paid-for site might cost between £13 and £50 per month. Some online services charge considerably higher membership fees.

Staying safe online It’s natural to feel a little nervous about meeting a stranger for the first time, but there are certain common sense precautions you can take to stay safe. • Check if the dating site you are using is a member of the Online Dating Association (ODA) by looking for the ODA’s logo on the site.

Many dating websites hold singles events where you can get together with other single people in your area and test out the chemistry face-to-face. Some websites, such as the Londonbased DoingSomething.co.uk, are set up so members can suggest fun activities that other members can join in with, taking the awkwardness out of meeting for the first time.

What do I have to pay?

Are there sites specifically for mature people? You don’t have to restrict yourself to age-specific sites unless you feel more comfortable in doing so. Two of the most popular sites for UK dating are ukmaturedating.com and maturefreeandsingle.com. The popularity of online sites has boomed recently with the addition of mobile apps, with 37% of people surveyed by smartphone manufacturer HTC saying they had met a partner via a dating app.

• Choose a username that doesn’t reveal who you are and don’t give away your surname, contact information, home address or place of work when first setting up your profile.

The message has finally got through to Abby, who went on her first date through an online site last week. Unfortunately he wasn’t the man of her dreams, but she nevertheless enjoyed the date. Thanks to that experience, she’s confident that it’s now only a matter of time before she meets Mr Right.

• Don’t give away too much information about yourself right away. Take things slowly, sharing more information when you

by Kate McLelland

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

THE NEW INN

OPENING HOURS

Mon to Thu: Noon - 11pm Fri to Sun: Noon - Close

FOOD SERVED:

Mon to Fri: Noon - 9pm Sat: Noon - 9:30pm (last food orders 9:15pm) Sun: Noon - 5pm (Sunday Roast)

Stafford Road, Newport TF10 7LX

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T: 01952 812295

OPEN 7 DAYS 9am - 5pm & 10am - 4pm Sundays

Here at Heartwood Farm Shop & Deli we provide some amazing products produced by some great local growers and producers. Fresh fruit & veg, tantalising sauces, amazing local cheeses, pickles, English wines, savouries, locally brewed bottled beers & cider, cooked meats, charcuterie, homemade pies, sausage rolls, fresh bread, eggs and so much more..

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Mother's Little Helpers Time, space and sanity savers to see you through spring... If it’s been ‘one of those’ mornings, and you just haven’t had a minute to wash your hair, a dry shampoo can come in very handy. Philip Kingsley’s One More Day Dry Shampoo is a light spray that keeps excess oil at bay. Unlike some dry shampoos, this one doesn’t feel sticky or leave a powdery residue. It also helps to keep your scalp happy, so minimises flaking and irritation. And, as an added bonus, it gives your hair some extra oomph and helps it to hold a style better. Priced at £14.50, the dry shampoo is available from www.philipkingsley.co.uk. I do love a good multi-tasker, especially one that smells as good as Darphin’s Revitalising Oil. I keep a bottle by my desk for a quick daily mini-facial. I also use it as a body oil, straight after a bath. It feels lovely and leaves skin much smoother. Finally, I work a few drops of the oil through my hair when it’s damp, to add a bit of extra shine. A little goes a long way, so the Revitalising Oil is actually not bad value for money at £25. Available from Space NK, House of Fraser, John Lewis and www.darphin.co.uk.

Bee Good’s NectaPerfecta Beautifying Mask

is another multi-tasker, and top of my wish list at the moment. It’s packed with 15 natural ingredients, including beeswax, honey, bilberry fruit extract, jojoba and wheatgerm oil, and can be used from head to toe. Use it as a face mask, weekly scalp treatment, or as an intensive treatment for dry patches on elbows, heels and hands. It can help to lock in moisture, improve elasticity, minimise fine lines and stimulate cell renewal. £39.95 from Waitrose or www.beegood.co.uk. Love trying new products? You might want to think about signing up for a mystery beauty box. Priced from around £9 per box, they’re filled with a selection of luxury beauty goodies, from makeup to moisturiser, and usually worth at least twice what you’ve paid. Normally, you won’t find out what you’re getting until the box arrives, but contents can often be personalised to suit your skin’s needs and your personal tastes. Beauty boxes are delivered to your house monthly, and you can choose whether to sign up for one, three, six or 12 months. Try www.glossybox.co.uk, www. lovelula.com, www.birchbox.co.uk, www.lookfantastic.com and www.notanotherbill.com. If you don’t have time for body lotion, the new Dr Do Good In-Shower Moisturiser could be for you. Just spray it on in the shower and rinse. Simple. There’s no need to massage it in, and you don’t need to wait for it to soak in before you get dressed. It leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated, and is ideal for popping in your gym bag. Ingredients include extracts of five superfoods, including Vitamin A-rich carrot. £15, www.drdogood.co.uk.

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

BEAUTY & FASHION

Hadley Park House Hotel, Wedding Venue Telford, remains a favourite venue for couples looking to celebrate weddings, Civil Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships, Receptions and Naming Day Ceremonies.

Best Wedding Venue in the Wedding Industry Awards 2015, 2016 & 2017

Our experienced and professional team are dedicated to making your special day a memorable day for you and your guests. The hotel is set within 2 acres of landscaped grounds which provide the perfect backdrop for those all important photographs. Food is a focal point for any celebration and our award-winning chef creates exciting and delicious menus using locally sourced ingredients, for you and your guests to enjoy.

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This package includes 50 day guests and up to 100 evening guests Available Sunday to Thursday (supplements on Fridays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays) Please quote 'In and Around' when enquiring about this special package

Hadley Park House Telford TF1 6JQ

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ALL IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME

£5.00 VOUCHER OFF any hair or beauty service over £25.00 T&Cs apply - please present voucher on arrival

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Getting Fit Never Looked So Good By Helen Taylor

If you’re finding that your commitment to getting fit is fading, then why not give yourself the inspiration you need to get back on track by treating yourself to a whole new gymwear wardrobe?

Sports Bra £20. Nine by Savannah Miller at Debenhams

Forget tired old jogging bottoms and a baggy t-shirt, nowadays it’s all about making a style statement with your workout gear, plus you can enjoy looking fabulous before you even start getting into shape. Here are our favourite fitness finds Sports Bra £30. BIba at House of Fraser.

Hoody £38. Nine by Savannah Miller at Debenhams

Leggings £28. Nine by Savannah Miller at Debenhams

Adidas Trainers £39.99.Deichmann

Gym Bag £38. Laura Ashley

Model wears Matalan. See in store or online for prices.

Vest £14. Training Zone at M&Co Top £16. Red Herring at Debenhams

Hoody £28. Red Herring Active at Debenhams

Leggings £20. Training Zone at M&Co

Nike Flex TR6 Trainers £78. Littlewoods Nike Trainers £59.99. Deichmann Adidas Originals Bag £27.50. Littlewoods

NEW Vet Practice We are excited to announce that our brand new veterinary practice will be opening in Newport towards the end of spring. We are moving just around the corner from where our premises are now, in Audley Avenue Industrial Estate opposite Ableworld. We are a long established independent veterinary practice run by vets who are dedicated to caring for your furry friends. All the staff at Tern vets have their own pets and fully understand what a valued family member they are. From the onset we have sought to provide the best care for both our large and small animal clients alike. To achieve this, we are constantly updating our facilities and equipment to ensure that the level of care provided is of the highest standard. Our ethos is that we are here to help at any time that you have a concern about your pet, however trivial it may seem. From our new premises we will be able to provide 24 hour emergency care with our own vets and nurses as we know how important it is to have continuity for you and your pets. We will have on site x-ray facilities, two operating theatres, in house laboratory and separate dog and cat waiting areas. Tern vets also offer free senior health and weight clinics with our dedicated and experienced veterinary nurses. We are

OPENING SOON!

open from 8.30am-6.00pm Monday-Friday where our friendly receptionists will be there to assist you either over the phone or in person. We are also open on a Saturday between 8.3012.00pm. Tern vets will be holding an open day in early June which will give you the opportunity to have a look around the premises, meet our vets and get familiar with our practice. Here are what some of our clients had to say about us: ‘As always everything is excellent at Tern Vets, the staff always go above and beyond. I recommend Tern Vets to everyone!’ ‘All staff at Tern Vets are welcoming and always here to help in any way they can. The vets always put the animals first and take time to explain everything to you.’ ‘We have been given excellent care since we moved here 8 years ago. Quick and efficient diagnosis and the correct treatments. No if’s or buts. We have needed 3 end of life home visits, along with dignity and respect at those very sad times.' 'We know if we have an urgent request for an appointment, we get it! I have even bundled my dog in the car and driven to the surgery without an appointment and been seen within the hour. Does not get much better than that.’ We are proud of our feedback and encourage you to visit our website at www.ternvets.co.uk, where you can read further reviews from our clients.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Putting Care into Practice

Tern Vets

We offer a FREE health check for your new pet!

Tern Vets understand that your pet is not just a pet, they are a member of your family.

Pet Pets Care

Farm Pets Care

DD Neutering DD Dentistry DD X-rays DD Laparoscopic Surgery DD Hospitalisation DD Nurse Clinics DD Pet Passports

Equine Care DD Microchipping DD Ultrasound DD Out of Hours with Our Own Vets DD Home Visits DD Blood Tests DD Free Puppy Parties

NEWPORT BRANCH

MARKET DRAYTON BRANCH

01952 820222 newport@ternvets.co.uk

01630 652935 pets@ternvets.co.uk

Audley Avenue Industrial Estate, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7BX

OPEN: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm / Sat: 8:30am-12pm

Stafford Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 1HX

OPEN: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm / Sat: 8:30am-12pm

WE PROVIDE 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CARE 7 DAYS A WEEK

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PETS:

Joint pain can cause severe mobility problems that take away your pet’s joy for life, but it’s not just older animals that suffer in this way. Genetic issues such as hip or elbow dysplasia in dogs, or an old injury, increase the risk of them suffering from arthritis. What to look out for It’s fairly easy to spot the signs of arthritis in dogs, simply

because they are in your company more than a rabbit or a cat, for

DOES YOUR PET HAVE JOINT PROBLEMS? example. These are some of the indicators to watch out for: • Stiffness when your dog gets up, or after a walk. • They walk with a limp, even if only for a few minutes. • Your cat’s reluctance to jump on your knee. • Your rabbit being less inclined to run around its cage. It can be particularly difficult to notice the signs of arthritis in a rabbit, as one of the ways they survive in the wild is to move less when they’re injured, so as not to appear vulnerable. Is there anything you can do to prevent joint problems in your pet? As far as puppies are concerned, it’s important not to over-exercise them while their bodies are still developing. Being overweight will also have a huge impact on your pet’s joints, so watching food intake is a key factor. The vet may prescribe an anti-inflammatory if your pet has severe joint pain, or glucosamine and chondroitin, as these are supplements known to help with mobility.

By Ann Haldon

Hypnotherapy

A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE Hypnotherapy is widely used for many ailments and the process itself aims to alter the client’s state of consciousness in a way that relaxes the conscious part of the mind. Whilst the client relaxes, suggestions are made by the therapist and the subconscious takes the suggestions that it needs and puts them in place. Preconceptions about hypnotherapy are that the client is asleep and that the therapist can make them do pretty much anything they like. Most people think of stage hypnosis which may give them this opinion. However, this is completely untrue. The actual process is extremely relaxing. The client is completely aware of everything that is being said by the therapist and is in complete control at all times. In fact, the therapist cannot make the client do anything they do not want to do. Should the client want to stop the session at any time they can just simply open their eyes and be completely back to full awareness. At Reflective Hypnotherapy I can help with many types of therapy but I specialise in Anxiety. Anxiety is extremely unpleasant and life debilitating. By discovering the initial sensitizing event I can help clients deal with their past and help manage any anxiety in the future. If you feel hypnotherapy may help you then call me for a free inital consultation and I will access your needs, you can contact me on 07484 262935.

Whether you are suffering with anxiety or need help with a phobia, I will personalise a script individual to each client depending on their need. The services that I offer include help with:

• Anxiety • Depression • Stress Relief • Habits • Phobias • Fears • Bereavement • Self-Assertion

• Confidence Building • Confidence & Self Image • Self-Recognition • Weight Loss Fully • Smoking Qualified & • Nail Biting Insured • Sleep • Sports Performance

£60 per session

FREE INITIAL TELEPHONE CONSULTATION HYPNOTHERAPY, A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE

Reflective Hypnotherapy • Broadway, Shifnal TF11 8AZ

07484 262935

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Mental Health Mental health problems are widespread, at times disabling, yet often hidden. People who would go to their GP with chest pains will suffer depression or anxiety in silence. One in four adults experiences at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any given year. People in all walks of life can be affected including new mothers, children, teenagers, adults and older people. Mental health problems represent the largest single cause of disability in the UK. The cost to the economy is estimated at ÂŁ105 billion a year.

What we can offer you at Beaumaris Wellbeing Centre For individuals - Are you struggling with difficult moods, worries, or relationships? The Beaumaris Wellbeing Centre offers a welcoming atmosphere within modern and well-equipped facilities. Our dedicated and supportive team offer a range of therapies, psychological approaches and interventions to address most behavioural, emotional and psychological problems in adults and

WELLBEING CENTRE

adolescents. Whether you are simply looking for more insight into yourself and who you are, or, alternatively, struggling to deal with long-term and complex mental health issues, we can offer you a bespoke service to meet your needs.

For businesses - Are you interested in improving the wellbeing and productivity of your staff? Research suggests that employees feel that their emotional and physical wellbeing is the most important aspect of their work. The employer's relationship with the employee relies on a sense of mutual respect and trust to be successful. Demonstrating to employees that they care about their wellbeing is a key way for employers to show staff that they are valued. We can offer business packages to provide this through psychological therapy/counselling and training courses focusing on self-care skills, e.g. Mindfulness, nutrition and sleep advice. Positive effects of providing such care and skills include: reducing sickness days, increasing productivity, increasing staff retention, improving and maintaining a positive work atmosphere. Website: www.beaumarisgroup.co.uk Contact: info@beaumarisgroup.co.uk or 0330 123 3359

Ovarian Cancer

AWARENESS MONTH Previous breast cancer - Risk is up to double in women who’ve had breast cancer and even higher if their breast cancer diagnosis was before age 40. Being infertile or having fertility treatment Some studies indicate that infertility raises risk, but fertility treatments are no longer believed to do so. There does seem to be an increased risk of borderline ovarian tumours in infertile women treated with IVF. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - Less than 1% of ovarian cancers are linked to HRT.

Around 7,300 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK each year and less than half are alive five years later, often due to late diagnosis. Yet early diagnosis can increase the five-year survival rate to over 90%. Unfortunately, the symptoms of early stage ovarian cancer can be mild and easily mistaken for symptoms of other conditions, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). That’s why Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, occurring every March, is so important.

Protecting Yourself from Ovarian Cancer

There are a few factors shown to reduce ovarian cancer risk. These are: • Taking the contraceptive pill – the longer you take it, the more protection it offers. Protection lasts for at least 30 years after you stop.

Being overweight or tall - A BMI of 28 or over increases risk in premenopausal women but has no effect on risk in postmenopausal women. Taller women also have a higher risk. Using talc - Using talcum powder between your legs is thought to increase ovarian cancer risk due to its irritant effect. Smoking - The longer you’ve smoked, the greater the risk increase for certain ovarian cancers. Diet factors - here is no definitive evidence on the effect of diet on ovarian cancer risk, although some studies suggest a high fat diet may increase it.

Symptoms

Ovarian cancer symptoms aren’t always easy to identify and may be easily mistaken for the symptoms of conditions such as IBS or PMS in the early stages. However, if symptoms are new, severe, frequent or persistent (occurring most days for three weeks or more), you should see your GP immediately, although often, a less serious condition is to blame. Look out for: • Abdominal swelling and persistent bloating. • Persistent pelvic and abdominal pain.

• Having children – each child lowers your risk.

• Difficulty eating, nausea and feeling full unusually quickly.

• Breastfeeding – the longer you breastfeed, the higher the protection.

• Back pain. • Needing to urinate more frequently.

• Having your tubes tied (sterilisation).

• Pain during sex.

Types of ovarian cancer

Remember that ovarian cancer is rare in women under 40, but that you should be particularly cautious if you are over 50 or have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.

Epithelial ovarian cancer - About 90% of ovarian tumours are epithelial (starting in the layer covering the ovary). Primary peritoneal carcinoma - A few ovarian cancers are primary peritoneal carcinomas, which develop from the membrane around abdominal organs. Germ cell and other rare ovarian tumours - Around 1 to 2% of ovarian cancers are germ cell cancers, formed in the egg making cells of the ovary. Benign forms of germ cell tumour also exist, sometimes called dermoid cysts or mature teratoma. Rare stromal tumours and sarcomas can also affect the ovary. Borderline ovarian tumours - Borderline ovarian tumours do not grow into the supportive tissue of the ovary (the stroma) and grow slowly. Abnormal cells can sometimes break away and settle elsewhere in the body, usually the abdomen, but do not usually grow into the underlying tissue.

Risk Factors

Increasing age - Most ovarian cancer sufferers are postmenopause. Faulty genes - Between 5 and 15% of ovarian cancers are thought to be caused by an inherited faulty gene, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, which also increase the risk of breast cancer.

Diagnosis

Your GP may do some tests themselves or refer you straight to a specialist. You will be examined externally and internally to check for any lumps or swelling and will then have an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound scan. They’ll also do a blood test for CA125, a protein that’s elevated in half of women with early stage ovarian cancer and 90% of women with advanced ovarian cancer (although other pelvic conditions and pregnancy can cause elevated levels too). They may also order a CT or MRI scan. However, sometimes it’s impossible to diagnose ovarian cancer definitively without surgery.

Treatment

Most women with ovarian cancer will require surgery. If your cancer is diagnosed early enough, you may only need the affected ovary and attached fallopian tube removed. More advanced cancers may need more extensive surgery, and chemotherapy may be used before and after to treat cancerous cells and reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

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Tendons are the structure which attaches muscle to bone. They are made up of tough bands of dense connective tissue or collagen. Tendon pain can be a problem for all ages whether you are sporty or more sedentary. For long periods it was thought that tendon pain was due to inflammation and so whenever a patient presented with tendon pain it was diagnosed as tendonitis meaning inflamed tendon. This diagnosis although does exist, has been shown to be less prevalent and over the years through research the tendonitis diagnosis is now more likely to be a degenerate more chronic problem called a tendinopathy or tendonisis. Most common areas are the Achilles tendon and tendons around the elbow termed golfers elbow and tennis elbow. Tendon problems are thought to develop through overload. Overload is any loading activity that causes pain and discomfort in the tendon. This could be biomechanical, (the way we move) or it could be the amount of the activity we do. So whether you are increasing weights in the gym, increasing your mileage on a run or loading the tendons in the arm when painting, these can all stimulate tendon pain. If you then add repetitive loading over a period of time, then this can lead to tendon pain. Treatment for this is basically rest from the activity to reduce the overload and depending on what stage the majority of tendon problems can be treated with a form of exercise called

eccentric loading which helps to organise the collagen fibres within the tendon as well as effecting abnormal blood flow. It is important to correct any biomechanical issues so gait analysis or work station assessment can be useful to eliminate the overload. Soft tissue work in the early stages as well as acupuncture can be useful and a functional strengthening programme as well as a return to activity programme should help. The majority of tendon problems can be managed by all our physiotherapists so if you feel you may have a problem feel free to call for some free advice. For more information email admin@shropshirephysio.co.uk or speak to Steve Briggs on 01952 462330

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They may not relieve a blocked nose, but they’re usually effective against other nose and eye symptoms as they reduce or stop your allergic reaction. As a preventative, they work best if taken regularly – start them in advance of high pollen count periods or the months your hay fever usually occurs. They can also be taken as required when you feel symptoms begin. Some older antihistamines (e.g. chlorpheniramine, known as Piriton) make you drowsy and can affect your ability to do your job or drive. However, most people now choose newer, nonsedating antihistamine such as Loratadine or Cetirizine. Your GP or pharmacist can advise you on the best choice, and if one type doesn’t work for you, seek their advice on alternatives before you give up on antihistamines altogether.

Hay fever - the catch-all name for seasonal allergies caused by the pollen of numerous trees, grasses and plants - affects around 18 million people in the UK. Diagnosis If you’re unsure that hay fever is causing your symptoms, see your GP. It can be difficult to pinpoint your triggers if you’re affected by more than one pollen type, or one that’s present for most of the year. Your doctor may refer you for an allergen test to determine whether you’re allergic to pollen and/or other organic material such as animal hair or dust mites. A skin prick test only tests for the most common allergens, so it may be inconclusive. Your skin is pricked to expose it to a tiny dose of allergen and it should react if you’re allergic to the substance. A blood test for the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, produced when you come into contact with pollen, may also be used. Whilst a desire to know what’s causing your symptoms is natural, bear in mind that the knowledge may be of limited value unless the allergen is something easy to avoid.

Symptoms

Hay fever can cause an itchy and/or runny nose, sneezing, irritated, itchy eyes and sometimes a tickly throat. Symptoms can range in severity from mildly inconvenient to life-impacting, particularly if you are an asthma sufferer whose asthma is aggravated by hay fever.

Treating Hay Fever

How you treat your hay fever will depend on the type and severity of your symptoms, which may change from year to year. Research by Allergy UK in 2014 showed that 62% of hay fever sufferers found their current medication ineffective – yet they either failed to swap it for better alternatives or didn’t use it properly. Only 14% of steroid nasal spray users were using them correctly in the study. Ask a pharmacist for advice on the right medication and alternatives if it’s ineffective. Ensure you follow doctor’s, pharmacist’s and manufacturer’s instructions carefully. See your GP if over the counter treatments aren’t working or you develop sinus or ear infections. Oral Medications (Tablets and Liquids) Antihistamines work by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical produced when your body is exposed to an allergen.

Steroids are only usually used for a short course of treatment and/ or if other medications aren’t working. By reducing inflammation caused by your allergic reaction, they can reduce the severity of your symptoms. They may also be offered to you if asthma symptoms are aggravated or brought on by your hay fever. Nasal Sprays and Drops Decongestant nasal sprays help to unblock your nose by reducing swelling in blood vessels, but as they can cause rebound congestion after a few days of use they should only be used for occasional relief, or as an additional treatment on days when symptoms are severe. Steroid nasal sprays or drops contain a small amount of steroid that acts locally to prevent or reduce inflammation in the nasal lining. They’re usually used when other treatments haven’t worked and are not only effective against nasal symptoms but help itchy eyes, too. Antihistamine nasal sprays will help an itchy nose and reduce sneezing. Eyedrops Antihistamine eyedrops will help to reduce itchiness and watering. Inhalers and Injections Some people suffer so severely with seasonal allergies that asthma symptoms such as wheezing are caused or exacerbated. They may be offered a steroid inhaler and/or a ‘reliever’, such as salbutamol (‘Ventolin’). Injectable medications may be recommended too if steroids aren’t adequate. Monoclonal antibody treatments (‘mabs’) such as Xolair block a substance involved in the body’s allergic reaction. Xolair injections are usually given every two or four weeks. Immunotherapy If your symptoms are persistent or severe, your doctor may suggest immunotherapy to progressively build up your allergen immunity. A specialist will gradually introduce your body to small amounts of allergen, either by injection or a sublingual tablet (which dissolves under the tongue), and monitor your reaction. You may be able to continue the sublingual tablets (‘SLIT therapy’) at home. Treatment should be started three months before your trigger pollen season.

Prevention

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A debate about how we will fund social care - now and in the future is currently raging, with politicians blaming each other for the looming crisis. These days the media is full of stories about vulnerable older people let down by overstretched carers who are expected to wash, dress and feed their elderly clients in 15 minutes during home visits. Added to this, the Guardian recently reported that the country has lost almost 1,500 care homes in the past six years, with businesses closing as providers’ profits are eroded by the National Living Wage and council cutbacks.

All this may leave you wondering what quality of care we can expect in the coming years. If you have children, it may be tempting to ignore the negative headlines, in the hope that your offspring will look after you when the time comes. But given the way lifestyles are changing and new working patterns are emerging, this could be a risky strategy: when it comes to your long-term care, you would be wise to put an alternative plan in place.

Blame the economy

As the 21st century progresses, the traditional expectation that children should care for their parents in later life seems increasingly unrealistic. This view belongs to a time when women were mainly confined to the home, family groups were larger and everyone lived in the same community. Nowadays, economic pressures are forcing families to live further apart. Research carried out by the WRVS found that a reduction in job security, coupled with changes in the labour market, has driven many families to live elsewhere. 82 per cent of adults who moved away from their parents did so for work reasons, with the result that 10 per cent of older people now live more than an hour’s drive away from their nearest child.

We’re all living longer

Thanks to improvements in health care, older people are now living longer. Parents are also waiting longer before having their first child – statistics gathered last year showed that firsttime mums in their thirties and forties now outnumber those giving birth at age 20 and under. Few of us can afford not to work, and with the state pension age due to rise again from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, our working lives are getting longer, too. Nowadays it’s common for couples to start a family in their mid-to-late thirties and these people will need to support their children financially until they are in their late 50s, making it a necessity to continue working right up to the state pension age. Unfortunately this is the time when their aging parents will start to need care. Even after retirement it’s entirely possible that – faced with the opportunity to enjoy some freedom while they are still

in good health – your children may be reluctant to swap fulltime work for the job of full-time carer. This may seem like a betrayal to grandparents who have acted as child-minders so their children can keep their jobs, but it’s questionable whether these individuals - exhausted by years of work and parental responsibilities – will be able to offer the level of care their parents actually need.

Thinking ahead

If you are intending to downsize, then consider moving to a property that can be modified as your needs change, with a toilet - and ideally a shower room - on the ground floor, and a reception room that can be adapted into a bedroom if you become unable to climb the stairs. If the property is close to shops and good transport links, so much the better. There’s a new trend in downsizing, where friends opt to live together in the same residential block so they can help each other out, and this is another good example of the way people are seeking practical solutions to the challenges of aging. As you grow older, you should continue to discuss your situation with your children. It may be that you all agree to move into a property with a ‘granny flat’, or compromise by moving separately to an area where there is a good residential care home nearby, so you can still maintain close contact with your loved ones if your health deteriorates. Finally, keep an eye on options for funding your long-term care. There are some excellent sources of advice available, including the Money Advice Service (www.moneyadviceservice.org. uk). These organisations will not only tell you about the state benefits you can claim, they will also keep you informed about self-funding options. None of us can predict what will happen in the future. In the best-case scenario you could remain fit and healthy throughout your old age, but if that isn’t the case, considering your options now may make life a little easier for yourself, and your family, as you grow older.

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Parenting

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED shouldn’t be expected to change their appearance, hobbies or interests to placate a bully. It’s certainly tempting to go into the school ‘all guns blazing’. You will need to speak to the school, but try to do it calmly and in private. Speak to your child’s teacher or form tutor first, but if you’re not happy with the response make an appointment with the head of year or headmaster. You’ll want to be able to give details of the bullying, ideally including times, dates and names, if your child will provide them. All schools should have an anti-bullying policy, so ask to see it. You may want to ask for a written response, detailing how the school plans to address the bullying.

While we all like to think that our child will tell us if something is wrong, there are lots of reasons they might keep quiet about being bullied. They may feel ashamed, or worried that you’ll be disappointed in them. They may have been threated to keep quiet. Or they could be concerned about what you’ll do. You can’t rely on your child to tell you in words what’s happening, but you can look for any signs, such as: • A reluctance to attend school. • Acting more withdrawn, anxious or moody. • Clothing becoming torn or dirty more frequently. • Items going missing. • An increase in bruises or scratches. The above signs may not indicate bullying. But if you are concerned, talk to your child. Try to choose a time when neither of you need to do anything else, when you’re both well-rested, well-fed and in a good mood. Your child may find it easier if just one parent talks to them to start with, so they don’t feel outnumbered.

What should I do? The key thing is to listen to your child, take their concerns seriously and make sure they know the bullying is not their fault. Comments such as ‘You need to learn to stand up for yourself,’ will not help your child, but may mean they don’t trust you to help them in the future. Your child also

Most schools should work with you to improve the situation, but if you don’t feel that your concerns are being taken seriously, you may need to take the matter further, to the Chair of Governors, or the police.

What if my child is being bullied through their phone? Home should be a safe haven, but with the advent of mobile phones and social media, bullying can go on around the clock. Cyber-bullying includes texts and phone calls, the sharing of photos, social media comments and more. It’s best not to respond to any messages, but do save them, or take screenshots as proof. Your child could block the number of the bully, and unfollow or unfriend them. You can also speak to the phone service provider’s malicious calls team, or the social network itself. If the bullying is being done by someone at your child’s school, make an appointment to speak to a teacher. The school should be able to offer support, even when the bullying is taking place off school grounds. Threats of violence may need reporting to the police.

Where can I go for advice? There are several websites and helplines that can offer both you and your child support and advice. These include: www.bullying.co.uk / 0808 800 2222 www.childline.org.uk / 0800 1111 www.bullybusters.org.uk / 0800 169 6928

by Kate Duggan

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Preparation for the outside world will be the core philosophy at a newly-opened £1million business school at Shropshire’s Wrekin College.

The facility at the Wellington campus was opened on January 26 by highly successful entrepreneur Nick Wheeler. Mr Wheeler, who founded upmarket shirt maker Charles Tyrwhitt, was born in Ludlow and is married to Chrissie Rucker MBE, founder of the White Company. He spoke of his delight to be officially launching the venture while praising Wrekin College for its innovative approach to educating the “whole child”. The business school is designed to resemble the corporate world, rather than a classroom boasting a lecture theatre, boardroom, offices for hot-desking and break-out spaces for meetings and brain-storming. Headmaster Tim Firth said the project underlined his vision for the school which was to ensure that each pupil was fully prepared for the outside world. “We are rightly proud of and excited by this new addition to the facilities at Wrekin College because it will be a crucial part of the education of each child here and a significantly valuable asset for the wider community,” said Mr Firth.

“This is not simply a facility for business studies students. It will be used to teach children all kinds of life skills needed in the workplace and beyond and also as a venue for helping other groups in the community to improve their career prospects and to bring together business leaders.” The calendar is already busy for the new school, with 16 schools from across Shropshire invited to take part in the Wrekin College Business Challenge later this year A full diary of guest speakers from a variety of careers and industries is also to continue throughout 2017 together with events dedicated to apprenticeships and gap year students. “We were absolutely thrilled to welcome Nick Wheeler to perform the opening. He was a great inspiration to all our pupils in terms of what can be achieved with a can-do attitude.”

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If you have space for a dedicated playroom, or can allocate a section of another room, you can keep toys contained and your children happy – and it’s a great opportunity for some imaginative decorating, says Katherine Sorrell.

Design basics

The key to designing a playroom is flexibility. Unless money and time are no object, frequent redecorating is simply impractical, so keep the basics plain and simple – neutral walls, floor and major items of furniture, with only the less expensive and easily changed items (such as blinds, cushions or storage boxes) themed to colours or characters.

When it comes to lighting, inset ceiling lights and high-up wall lights are better than floor or table lamps that could get in the way of games and be knocked over. That said, decorative lighting looks lovely, and if you choose one specifically designed for children, use the correct wattage of bulb and position it so that there are no trailing flexes, safety should not be a problem.

Start by considering the major factors. Is the room just going to be a playroom, or will it double as a child’s bedroom, family dining room, adult living room or other? How much space do you have and what shape is it? Who will use it and how often? How old are your children? What are their likes and dislikes? What is your budget? Sketching a floor plan on graph paper will help, as you may need to include one or more beds (plus room for friends to sleep over), a desk, seating, a music system and clothes storage, as well as space for books, toys, games, art and craft activities – and, of course, free floor space in which to enjoy the above.

Place and space

The more space you can allocate to a playroom the better, as children love to be able to run, jump, hop and generally scoot around. Not to mention the storage requirements (see below). A light, bright room that doesn’t get too hot or too cold is ideal, preferably not too far from a toilet or from the kitchen or living room – it’s nice to be able to keep an eye or ear on what they’re up to. Direct access to outside space would, again, be ideal. Rather than a bland, box-shaped room, a space with interesting nooks and crannies, perhaps even different floor levels (within reason), will feed the imagination.

Floors should be non-slip, easily cleanable, hard-wearing and not too hard underfoot. Wooden or laminate boards plus a soft rug (with an anti-slip mat beneath), vinyl, linoleum, cork or rubber are all ideal. If you must have wall-to-wall carpet, go for an inexpensive one, perhaps with a texture or pattern that won’t show the dirt, and ask for it to be given a stainresistant treatment before installation.

You may choose to keep walls plain and direct all the interest towards furniture, lighting and accessories, or make them the focal point of the room, in the form of a specially painted mural. The latter looks gorgeous and a quick internet search will produce plenty of companies that will create one for you, but be careful that it won’t date. The alternative is to use framed pictures (your child’s own, maybe), removable stickers, or perhaps something more inventive such as artists’ canvases painted in bright blocks of colour, a camouflage net, flags, maps, blackboard or magnetic paint, or an entire wall of goodlooking storage.

Furniture and fun

When furnishing a playroom you can let your imagination run riot, but bear in mind that floor cushions and bean bags are probably a better (and less expensive) idea than miniature children’s sofas and chairs, which are quickly outgrown.

Storage

Always ensure that toys are easily accessible, not stuck on high shelves or stacked in inaccessible towers. Cheap and colourful plastic tubs are ideal for many toys, while Lego, plastic people, farmyard animals and other small things can go in appropriately sized storage boxes (you could recycle ice cream tubs or takeaway cartons). Depending on your child’s interests, you may also need storage/display space for elaborate railway or racing tracks, craft activities, pretend kitchens and shops, teddies, dolls and action figures and, for older kids, technology such as laptops and tablets. Last of all don’t forget peg rails, hooks and hanging fabric organisers – all invaluable space savers. Image top: Tipi, £175, Out There Interiors: 020 8099 7443; www.outthereinteriors.com Image middle: CAM CAM hot air balloon light, £52, The Modern Nursery: www.themodernnursery.com Image bottom: Raffia storage baskets, from £29.50, Sisters Guild: www.sistersguild.co.uk

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GIFTS FOR MUM Looking for the perfect present for Mother’s Day? Maybe we can help…

Paris for One and Other Stories – Jojo Moyes These 11 short stories are filled with romance, humour and charm. As we’ve come to expect from Moyes, great plots and believable characters make this a really enjoyable read. The title story follows Nell as she finds herself alone in Paris and has to break out of her comfort zone. Perfect for mums who sometimes only have 10 minutes to relax with a book and a cuppa.

Planet Earth II – Stephen Moss Millions tuned in to watch David Attenborough reveal some of the most spectacular natural wonders the Earth has to offer. If your mum was one of them, she’ll love this book. With 250 stunning photographs and commentary on the habitats and animals featured in the TV series, Planet Earth II may well find a prized position on the bookcase for years to come.

Hide and Seek – M. J. Arlidge If Mum’s into crime fiction, Hide and Seek could be a good choice. DI Helen Grace is serving time in Holloway for a series of murders she didn’t commit. When one of her cell mates is brutally murdered, suspicion turns to Helen. Can she find the real killer before she gets the blame, and before she becomes the next victim? Gripping.

From the Heart – Susan Hill A poignant coming of age novel, From the Heart is set at a time when many of the freedoms we now take for granted could cost you dearly. Olive wants to be free to follow her heart. But an unplanned pregnancy gives her an almost impossible choice – marry a man she doesn’t love, or give up her baby. Beautifully written, and painfully emotive, this is a book to devour in one evening.

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Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years – John Guy John Guy is one of the most respected Tudor historians of our times. Here he reveals aspects of Elizabeth I’s later life previously lost in time. Painstakingly researched, the biography includes extracts from numerous letters from Elizabeth herself and details of both her private and public life. A must for fans of historical biographies.

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Refresh Your Home As our gardens start to grow and blossom fills the trees, it’s time to think about refreshing and re-energising our homes ready for a stylish spring. Clear the clutter There’s nothing like a good oldfashioned tidy up to make your home feel re-booted. Heavy winter duvets, furry throws and cable-knit hot water bottles can all be stored out of the way, while at the same time this is a good opportunity to go through shelves and cupboards and get rid of anything you no longer need. Give it to charity, hold a car boot sale, sell it in on Ebay – whatever works best. If it’s broken, mend it or throw it away; don’t let worn out, unusable and unnecessary items take up much-needed space. Let go of them and you’re bound to feel better: it’s like therapy for your interior.

Clean house Now that you have lots of lovely clear space, you will probably notice that some of your house could do with an extra-special deep clean. How good will you feel when you have washed down your front door, wiped all your shelves and light fittings, shampooed your rugs, washed your loose covers and curtains and taken your duvets to the launderette? To say nothing of cleaning your mirrors and windows – there’s nothing like a bit of scrunched-up newspaper and white vinegar for giving them a wonderful sparkle.

Have a brush with paint Take a long hard look at your paintwork. Be honest: has some of it seen better days? Perhaps windows need sanding and repainting, or door frames need touch-ups where they’ve had knocks and bashes over the years? Or maybe a whole room could do with a makeover? You simply can’t beat the spick-and-span look of a newly painted space; it’s a relatively quick and inexpensive DIY job that creates an overall impression going above and beyond the effort involved.

Introduce colour Now’s the time to ditch dark, heavy and gloomy winter shades and get fresh with spring-like colour. Yellow, blue and green are all traditionally associated with spring – and it just so happens that Pantone’s colour of the year is gorgeous ‘Greenery’, described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when

FOR SPRING nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’. Use liberally with plenty of bright white for a really clean, fresh look for the season.

Include a dash of pattern Your clean, clear backdrop of pale spring colours is perfect for adding pops of pattern to make an impact. Chevrons are still having a moment, as are triangles and geometrics in general (especially if they have a tribal feel), as well as tropicals, textures (think chunky knits or grassy weaves), graphic botanicals such as ferns and leaves and the natural patterns of marble and stone.

Up your game with accessories Out with the old and in with the new: replace accessories that have seen better days with ontrend items such as cushions and throws, duvet covers, vases, prints, small storage containers, mirrors, clocks, table lamps and plants (quick tip: grab a succulent, a cactus or an air plant for fashion-forward houseplant style). You really don’t have to spend a fortune to overhaul your look dramatically.

Add some scent We all want a beautifully scented home – but instead of artificial air fresheners, whether spray or plug-in, use scented candles, avoiding paraffin-based ones in favour of natural wax. Alternatively, try reed diffusers with essential oils, or simply arrange locally sourced, scented flowers (the ones imported from abroad don’t tend to smell so good). And one last thing – if possible, try to dry your laundry in the sunshine outdoors – you just can’t beat that beautiful fresh smell.

Bring the outdoors in Now the warmer weather is here, open the windows as much as possible, and get some air circulating around your home. It might even be warm enough to sit outside in a patch of sunshine – so think about pressure washing your patio, scrubbing up your barbecue and cleaning down your outdoor furniture ready for some outdoor entertaining. After all, it’s not that long until summer… Image Top: Artificial bulb jar £5; faceted vase (set of three) £12; short botanic herb jug £12 (small) and £25 (large); green glass tea light holder £5 (large) and £4 (small); fern glass tea light holder £10.50: all from The Contemporary Home, 02392 469400; tch.net. Above: Scandinavian cushion cover in tile print green, £15.50: Andshine, 07765 530607; andshine.co.uk.

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Don't be an April Fool KEEP YOUR STUFF SAFE WITH PC PROTECTION Connecting an unprotected PC to the internet is rather like stripping naked, covering yourself in honey and throwing yourself into a nest of angry wasps: the question isn’t whether you’re going to get stung, it’s how bad the results are going to be. The internet is full of unpleasantness, and some of it is trying to make you an April fool. Trying to con people on the internet is very cheap and safe: the likelihood of getting caught is incredibly small, and the cost of contacting even millions of people is incredibly small too. So entire call centres make fake technical support calls to unsuspecting people, trying to convince them that their PC is broken and they need to download software to fix it. That software then nabs their personal information, or their online banking details, and that information is used to compromise their various accounts and steal their money. It’s important to stress this: if you’ve ever tried to call the support lines of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, BT or any other big firm, you’ll appreciate how long it takes to get through. These companies don’t have the resources to make proactive support calls, let alone monitor your computer for any problems. Apps can help. A powerful but simple password manager such as the excellent 1Password solves a big problem with the internet - you need different, strong passwords that can’t be guessed for each individual site or service, but you also need to remember them. 1Password creates and remembers them for you, automatically filling them in when you need them. This means that if, say, your favourite photo site is hacked, your login details can’t be used to get into your Amazon account, eBay account or PayPal account. Macs don’t generally suffer from malicious software, but Windows PCs do: there are more Windows users in the world, so they’re a more tempting target. That means security software is essential. BitDefender Anti-Virus Free Edition, AVAST anti-virus and AVG Free anti-virus can protect your PC from malicious files and apps, and they’re constantly updated with details of the latest threats. In the case of apps such as BitDefender, they can also scan links in your emails to let you know whether that email from the bank or Apple is fake (the answer, 99 times out of a hundred, is yes). These apps matter because in addition to fake emails and malicious software, there’s a new villain in town: ransomware. Ransomware is a program that sneaks onto your computer and locks you out of it completely, meaning you can’t access your email, your photo library or anything else of value on your PC. The only way to unlock it appears to be to call the supplied telephone number and pay the ransom, which is usually a few hundred pounds. That’s a really bad idea, because the details you use to pay the ransom are then used again and again until you have no money left. Security software such as the apps mentioned above can protect you from ransomware in two ways. They can prevent it from getting onto your PC in the first place, and remove it if your PC is already infected. When you consider the cost of the software is zero and the likelihood of an unsecured PC getting something nasty is 100%, security software is a must-have for anybody with a PC.

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sleek high gloss to sophisticated handless. We cater for all budgets from cost controlled to master class imperial. New to our collections are our new German range by RotPunkt, as seen at 'Grand Designs'. Ultimate superior trend leaders. You'll have a very different experience with us. We work with you to achieve the most cost effective solution without having to make drastic compromises.

Most customers have also insisted on us going back to design and install a new bathroom and ensuite for them, quite simply because of how delighted they've been with our kitchen design and installations. We use reputable and trusted craftsman fitters that cover all aspects from tiling, plastering, electrical, plumbing, gas and flooring, all completed to regulation requirements. They're very courteous and respect your home. We also cover Building works i.e. internal wall removal.

We have so many testimonials in our showroom for your perusal and assurance, one of our values is that we are extremely personal with each individual project.

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Music Hall Evenings

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pudding and tea or coffee. Afterwards watch and join in the live piano entertainment. The Museum’s resident performers will regale the crowd with a host of Victorian classic songs such as the ‘Man on the Flying Trapeze’, ‘When Father Papered the Parlour’, ‘Boiled Beef and Carrots’ and the ever-popular ‘Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside’ and ‘Dilly-Dally on the Way’. Everyone is invited to dress in Victorian costume for the evening, so ladies should dust off their bustles and crinolines and gents spruce up their top hats and tails, this is going to be a fun evening to remember.

The first in a new series of nostalgic Music Hall evenings at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge begins on Friday, 24th March when you can step back in time to the Victorian era. These evenings are being held as part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums’ 50th Anniversary celebrations. Taking place in the Forest Glen Pavilion between 6.30pm and 10pm, this lively, themed evening includes a two-course meal of Shropshire fidget pie, with a vegetarian option of leek and red onion cobbler, followed by damson bread and butter

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The next Music Hall Evening is planned for 26th May when the theme will be the 1920s; then it’s the turn of the 1930s on 28th July and the 1940s on 29th September finishing with a 1950s-60s event on 24th November. Tickets at £25 per adult must be pre-booked by calling Nikki Birch on 01785 252247 or email nikkib@jenkinsonscaterers. co.uk. Annual Passport Tickets are not valid for this evening and dogs will not be permitted. For further details, call Tel: 01952 433 424 or visit www. ironbridge.org.uk. The Gorge is easily reached via the M6 and M54 motorways exiting at Telford (M54 junction 4 or 6).

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It May Not be Too Late

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According to ‘Which?’ the banks have written to 5.5 million customers, letting them know they might have been mis-sold PPI and offering three years in which to make a claim. Although some of these letters were sent in 2013, people are still successfully claiming PPI from banks and other lenders. A potential final deadline of June 2019 has also been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If this is confirmed, it offers plenty of time to write to lenders and recover the money that should never have been taken from you. By making a claim yourself rather than using a claims management company, you can save up to 30% of the compensation awarded. The firms involved in this type of financial mis-selling now operate more efficient procedures for paying compensation and resolving disputes, and many people have benefited from claiming independently. Banks and other financial institutions have been forced to set money aside for PPI claims, making payouts quicker and the process a little easier.

Could you have been mis-sold PPI?

When the company replies

You receive a positive response Lenders have eight weeks in which to respond, and if you’re successful your refund will depend on various aspects of the loan agreement: Regular premiums Credit cards and mortgages generally had a regular PPI premium attached, rather than one single premium. If this was the case, you should receive a refund for the premiums paid. If interest had been added, this amount should also be refunded.

Payment Protection Insurance was sold alongside loans, credit cards, and consumer credit agreements for items including kitchen goods, technology, and cars. PPI could have been missold to you in a number of ways, including these scenarios:

Single premiums Single PPI premiums were often paid in relation to personal loans and finance agreements. How much you receive depends on whether the loan is still in force:

• You were pressured by the salesperson, or told it was compulsory.You were self-employed, unemployed, or retired when the policy was taken out.

• If your loan is ongoing, the lender will calculate the monthly amount you should have been paying (minus the PPI), and this will be deducted from the total amount outstanding.

• You had a pre-existing medical problem. • A clear explanation was not given of how much PPI you were going to pay, or if it was included in the total loan quote. • You already had cover in place within another policy – life insurance, for example. • You were not informed of the ‘cooling-off’ period during which you could have changed your mind. • They told you the loan would be more expensive if you didn’t sign up for PPI. To establish whether or not you’ve paid PPI in the past, check your credit agreements or other loan documents if you still have them. If not, you should get in touch with the lender by phone or letter. You might also want to obtain a copy of your credit report, which will list the lenders you have dealt with in the past. The three main credit reference agencies in the UK are Experian, Equifax and Callcredit – you can sign up and order your credit report online for a small fee.

Contacting the lender

If you no longer have your loan agreement, write to or phone the company concerned. Many larger financial organisations will be able to tell you over the phone whether or not you’ve been sold Payment Protection Insurance. You can also request a copy of your original agreement. Some companies can deal with your entire claim by phone, or online. The Financial Ombudsman Service also has an online questionnaire, and allows you to upload any supporting documents. Otherwise, you should print it off and sent it by recorded delivery after taking a copy for yourself.

• If the loan has been repaid in full, you’ll receive a refund for the amounts you paid. The lender should also calculate a new redemption figure as though the PPI had never been paid, and repay the difference between this and the amount you actually repaid on redemption.

If the claim is rejected

Should there be no response from the lender within eight weeks, they reject your claim, or you are unhappy with the refunded amount, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service for a decision. This must be done within six months of the lender’s final response to you. The Financial Ombudsman Service is the official channel through which disputes are settled between consumers and lenders. If your case is taken on, they will confirm in writing that an adjudicator is looking at both sides of the dispute, and expect the lender to back up their decision with further information. It may take up to two years to reach a decision, and any interim offers made by the lender will be forwarded to you. If you’re not happy with the final outcome, you can request that an official ombudsman reviews your case for a second opinion. www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/ppi-loan-insurance#how www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cardsloans/article-1606455/ Reclaim-PPI-premiums-payment-protection-insurance.html www.fca.org.uk/consumers/payment-protection-insurance/claimmis-sold-ppi www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-to-reclaim-missold-ppi

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‘BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH’ A quote from Shakespeare warning of things to come. I keep reinforcing month after month the importance of making a Will and ensuring you have Powers of Attorney in place. Please consider the following: 1. MAKE A WILL. Ensure your life’s work goes to the people you love. 2. APPOINT LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY. Have you considered what happens if a family member is unable to manage their affairs (Alzheimer’s, Dementia) Do not leave it too late. The courts are expensive and time consuming. Don’t leave your affairs to chance and start 2017 in a positive way.

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Protect Yourself Property fraud is on the increase and can be difficult to spot. Your property is more at risk if: • You’ve been a victim of identity theft. • You rent out your property. • You are not resident in the UK. • Your property is not occupied or is empty for long periods. • You don’t have a mortgage on the property. • Your property isn’t registered with Land Registry. • If your marriage or relationship has broken down. If your property is registered at Land Registry, you can take some simple steps to protect your property from being fraudulently sold or mortgaged: 1. Make sure your details are up-to-date: If your contact details are out of date then Land Registry cannot contact you. Land Registry allows three addresses to be registered against your property. These can include a postal address, email address and an address abroad. Having up-todate contact details means Land Registry can contact you with any queries or activity on your property.

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It is also important to ensure that your name is correct too. If you change your name by marriage or divorce, let Land Registry know so that the property register can be updated. 2. Register for the Property Alert Service: This free service from Land Registry is designed to alert you if certain activity occurs on your monitored properties, i.e. someone tries to put a mortgage on your property. This allows you to be fully informed at all times and take immediate action if necessary. You can get alerts for up to 10 properties so this is a great free service, particularly for second home owners and landlords. 3. Apply for a Restriction on your property: You can apply to have a restriction entered on to the title register of the property which restricts the registration of a transfer or mortgage unless a solicitor or conveyancer has certified that the person who signed the transfer or mortgage deed is the registered owner of the property. If you live at the property the Land Registry fee for putting a restriction on a property is £40.00. If you do not live at the property then Land Registry do not charge a fee for the restriction. For more information contact Sarah Clinton, specialist property lawyer, at Parry Carver Solicitors on 01952 641291 or email sarah.clinton@parrycarver.co.uk

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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The Apprenticeship Show Following its huge success last year, The Apprenticeship Show returns to the International Centre on Thursday 16 March to show visitors the range of career and training opportunities available across Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire and the wider West Midlands. Apprenticeships are now seen as a very viable alternative to higher education, with many employers favoring the “grow your own” approach and offering higher level apprenticeships from, Engineering, IT even a Solicitor. Already, more than 40 of the biggest local and national employers and education providers have confirmed their attendance to showcase the wide range of apprenticeships they offer, including, Stadco, CapGemini, Wrekin Housing Trust, FBC Manby Bowdler Solicitors, GKN. The full list of exhibitors can be found at www. telfordjobbox.co.uk . They will offer hands-on and interactive activities related to a range of careers and the chance for visitors to speak to them on what they need to do to get their dream job. Pupils in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 have been invited to the event, to help them make their career decisions but it’s not just for students. There is no longer an upper age limit for apprenticeships which means anyone can come and employers can use Apprenticeships to up skill their existing workforce Councillor Gilly Reynolds, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Employment & Regeneration said:

“Apprenticeships have recently become much more popular with both employers and apprentices alike. For employers, it gives them the opportunity to grow their business and nurture their future workforce. For the apprentice, it gives them a nonacademic route into a chosen career. “The Apprenticeship Show is a great opportunity to apply for or find out about the hundreds of opportunities available.” The Apprenticeship Show will be brought to you in association with The British Army, University of Wolverhampton and Telford & Wrekin Council To book a stand or a place for you school or college please contact partnershipforjobs@telford.gov.uk

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Chartered Member of the CIPD HR Solutions Shropshire is flexible and offer services in a way to meet your requirements. Tailored packages which can include retainer or ad hoc service. Professional Indemnity held

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Back Seat Birth

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My seventeen year-old daughter has just passed her driving test, so I was proud to see her set out on her first solo journey. For my peace of mind I would like her to take some advanced driving lessons (she’s learned to pass the driving test, now she needs to learn to drive) but pressure from Dad is not the way to introduce such a thing: she has to have her own “why” in order to want to take them. Hopefully she will soon. But that’s for the future. I relate this to you because of what caught my eye recently: it’s a light-hearted story concerning another similar aged driver. 17 years ago, the parents of Freya Whitelaw were rushing in their Vauxhall Astra to the maternity hospital. Except Freya wouldn’t wait and Mrs Whitelaw had to be delivered of her on the back seat of the car. Luckily they had made it to the hospital car park, so staff assisted and both mother and baby were fine. Time passed and the Whitelaws kept their Astra as the family runabout. It’s over 19 years old now (and a bit creaky says

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Replacing ultra-successful cars is never easy for a manufacturer. But when the model you’re refreshing has been at the top of the sales charts in its class for every single one of the years it has been on sale, that task becomes all the more difficult. And that’s the challenge Audi has faced with the Q5. The midsized model has been the brand’s best-selling SUV since it went on sale in 2008, finding an incredible 1.6 million homes across the world. This is the refreshed off-roader, charged with continuing that impressive feat. Built at the manufacturer’s most advanced ‘smart factory’ in Mexico, it’s been packed with clever technology, features revised engines and a fresh look that the maker hopes will continue to win over buyers. But has it done enough to steer buyers away from new pretenders to its crown, like the Jaguar F-Pace?

Looks and image

Well, it certainly has the looks. The new Q5 may be a little less flashy than its Jaguar rival, but that smart new octagonal nose, dramatic headlights and sharp body creases all serve to give it fantastic presence on the road. That’s helped by a wonderfully squat stance and perfect proportions. The only thing that jars is the fake exhaust-like trim on the rear bumper. Inside the quality is clear. Solid, good quality materials are everywhere and the leather seats, which are standard across the range, are comfortable and perfectly adjustable. It’s easy to get settled behind the wheel too, with plenty of space around the driver and logically placed controls for the fabulous multimedia system. There’s also a three-zone climate control system, an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system, and the optional virtual cockpit, which replaces the dials with a 12.3-inch high resolution display which can switch between dials or a full screen satnav display.

Space and practicality

The new Q5 is bigger and wider than its predecessor – but still 90kg lighter. Inside there’s more headroom and rear kneeroom, while boot space is up 10 litres to 550 litres with the rear seats in place and 1,550 litres with them down. Two adults will sit comfortably in the back, but a large transmission tunnel seriously eats into rear legroom for anything larger than a small child in the middle seat. Safety systems are plentiful, though. Buyers can opt for active lane assist, pre-sense assistance which helps detect if a crash is imminent and can apply the brakes for you, and cross-traffic

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assistance at the rear that will help when pulling out of parking spaces. In slow moving traffic it’s even partly autonomous, slowing down and speeding up in jams while keeping you in your lane.

What’s under the bonnet?

There are three engine options to pick from – but the best seller, and our pick of the bunch, is the 187bhp, 400Nm, 2.0-litre TDI, which will account for 60 per cent of sales in the UK. This comes as standard with a clever new Quattro Ultra all-wheel drive system that can switch seamlessly between two and four-wheel drive automatically. This makes the car more efficient without losing out on traction. Fuel economy is 56.5mpg with emissions of 132g/km. It’s the quickest SUV in its class too, hitting 60mph in 7.7 seconds and going on to a top speed of 135mph. A 2.0-litre TFSI petrol option with 250bhp is also available. It’s capable of returning 40.9mpg and emits 157g/km. A feisty 3.0-litre V6 TDi completes the line-up, producing 284bhp and a stonking 620Nm of torque.

Behind the wheel

The new Q5 is quite simply brilliant to drive. We tested the car on a variety of terrain, from motorways to cities and beaches to dirt tracks; it took them all in its stride. On the road it’s quiet, refined and accomplished, while in the grit it was surefooted and secure. The revised 2.0-litre diesel engine is punchy enough for a car of this size and works brilliantly when combined with the 7-speed S-tronic gearbox. We did find the automatic tripped itself up on a couple of occasions, stuttering a little as it looked for a gear, but overall it’s by far and away the best choice of transmission.

Value for money

Audi has packed the Q5 with plenty of standard goodies including leather seats, a self-parking system, powered boot and a drive select system that lets you switch between sporty and more comfortable settings.

Verdict

Audi has moved the game on with its new Q5 but not ruined a recipe that has won it so many admirers. Stylish, comfortable and great to drive, it’s now packed with even more clever technology and features. With best in class performance and economy, and some highly tempting optional extras, we’d be very surprised if any of its rivals managed to usurp it at the top of the sales charts any time soon.

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Official Government Test Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and CO 2 emissions (g/km). Mokka X Active 1.4i Turbo (140PS) Start/Stop FWD: Urban: 37.2 (7.6), Extra Urban: 55.4 (5.1), Combined: 47.1 (6.0). CO 2 emissions: 140g/km.# Personal contract hire offer on Mokka X Active 1.4i Turbo (140PS) Start/Stop FWD including free of charge metallic paint with OnStar and 4G Wi-Fi, on vehicles ordered and registered before 1 April 2017, subject to availability and status. Age 18+ only. Figures based on a non-maintenance contract hire package with advance rental of £3,472, then 35 monthly payments of £248. Excess miles over contracted mileage of 24,000 over 36 months charged at 7.30 pence per mile. Excess charges also apply if you breach manufacturer servicing or maintenance guidelines or if the car exceeds BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear guidelines for its age/mileage when it is returned to Vauxhall Leasing. Package includes Road Fund Licence and Vauxhall Assistance. Guarantee/indemnity may be required. Prices and details are subject to change without notice. For full specifi cation and Ts&Cs contact your local Retailer. You will not own the car. ALD Automotive Ltd., trading as Vauxhall Leasing, BS16 7LB. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. ˆOnStar and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot services require activation and are subject to mobile network coverage and availability. Wi-Fi hotspot service requires account with nominated mobile network operator. 4G subject to mobile network coverage availability. Charges apply after free trial period. The OnStar subscription packages could be different from the services included in the free trial period. Check www.vauxhall.co.uk/onstar for details of availability, coverage and charges or ask your Vauxhall Retailer. Terms and conditions apply. Vehicles purchased without OnStar cannot have the required technology retro fi tted. Apple CarPlay and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. #Fuel consumption information is offi cial government environmental data, tested in accordance with the relevant EU directive. Offi cial EU-regulated test data is provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Correct at time of going to press. General Motors UK Limited t/a Vauxhall Motors reserves the right to change, amend or withdraw this offer at any point in time.

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The Three Degrees The Three Degrees are bringing their perfectly coordinated dance routines and flawless vocal harmonies to Telford.

Special!!!!! Honoured!!!!! We actually learned about being called Charlie's Angels when we read it in the British newspapers!

Since forming in 1963 in Philadelphia, The Three Degrees found worldwide fame, achieved platinum album sales and released timeless singles that compounded the success that has spanned decades. Arguably best known for their major hit ‘When Will I See You Again’ which topped the charts here in the UK, the U.S.A, Japan and a host of European countries, the trio have notched up 11 top 40 UK singles including the top 3 smash ‘Woman in Love’ as well gold and platinum albums internationally. We caught up with one third of The Three Degrees, Helen Scott:

Which moment of the history of The Three Degrees won't you ever forget? Attending the (wedding) reception for Prince Chares and Princess Diana at Buckingham Palace and meeting the Queen.

Prince Charles declared you as his favourite group and then press tagged you as Charlie's Angels. How was it to be recognised by the British royal family?

What were the most stressful and the most joyful moments in your career? When I rejoined the group! Stressful because I had less than a month to prepare for a long tour in the U.K. But joyful because I was back in the group after leaving to raise my children.

Was there a situation where you thought of quitting? Yes - when we were looking for a replacement after Sheila left the group.

You had several line up changes in the 50 years. This would break other bands apart but not you. What do you think was the reason you withstood? I think because we are not ready to retire or to give up but even more because we still enjoy what we do very much. The Three Degrees play at Oakengates Theatre, Telford on Friday 31st March 2017, tickets can be booked online at: theplacetelford.com or by calling the booking office on 01952 382382.

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Angkor Wat

From the 9th to the 15th century, the Khmer dynasty ruled one of the largest kingdoms in south-east Asia. Today Angkor, their ‘capital city’, is a unique history book highlighting the different styles and cultures which evolved over the 300 years it took to complete. It’s a World Heritage site, a ‘lost city’ claiming hundreds of temples and ruins scattered in a vast archaeological park. Most iconic is Angkor Wat, the best preserved temple and the largest religious structure in the world. It was built in the 12th century to honour the Hindu god Vishnu, was later used for Buddhist worship, and is featured on the national flag. Rising like a dream above the plain, it’s the finest example of Khmer classical architecture, stylish and harmonious with towers and colonnades reflected in a lotus pond. It’s a breathtaking sight, especially in the soft light of dawn tinged in silver and gold. The sandstone glows, almost surreal, birds stir in the trees and monks in saffron robes meditate at the water’s edge. The causeway leading to the entrance is still deserted and for the early pilgrims, this is a sublime vision of heaven as lotus-shaped towers mirror the five peaks of Mount Meru, the home of the gods. The first westerner to set eyes on Angkor Wat was a Portuguese monk in the 16th century, who spoke of ‘a building like no other in the world…with all the refinements the human genius could conceive.’ But the gods must have played a part for whatever the time of day, the temple is pure magic, shimmering in the

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cool of the morning, burning in the midday heat, silhouetted against the darkening sky in the last rays of the setting sun. So from morning to dusk, the visitors pour in, spellbound as they shuffle around the lower gallery, marvelling at the basreliefs stretching for 800 metres around the central temple and regarded as the greatest artistic legacy in Angkor. There are epic legends and battle scenes but most highly praised is ‘The Churning of the Ocean Milk’, where devils and gods fight for immortality, the latter led to victory by some of the 3,000 heavenly nymphs, or apsara, found in Angkor Wat. They also line the walls on the second level, encouraging meditation before the near vertical climb to the top, an act which requires unflinching concentration and a very slow descent. Visitors clamber down backwards and one can’t help wondering how the high priest ever managed to preserve his dignity. But when you’re up there, the world is at your feet, the courtyards, the galleries, the entrance gates at each cardinal point, two of them large enough to accommodate elephants. The oversized moats glisten like oceans, the outer walls mark the edge of the world and the forest spreads as far as you can see, hiding more vestiges from a glorious past. It’s a sacred replica of the universe, they say, and you can feel the vibes in the air. Back on the ground where city and palace once stood, cicadas whir in the trees and lizards bask in the hot sun. ‘Close your eyes’, whisper the guides, ‘and feel the past clinging to the stones.’ Then for a moment or two, you step back in time, sitting in the Royal Court, bewitched by the wonderful apsara and dreaming of the legendary seven-headed snake who built a rainbow bridge to link heaven and earth by the lofty towers of Angkor Wat.

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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

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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 Wednesdays Asda Donnington. Uke players needed Contact us at: tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341. Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.459pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@yahoo.com Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128.

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: Mon (term time only): Painting - drawing classes 1.00-3.30pm. More details - Cynthia James 07722 624 210. Every 3rd Wed of Month - Edgmond W.I 7.30-10pm- visitors £3. Contact Diana Wright 01952 811561 or Diane Renshaw 01952 825564 for details. 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 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 Sharon on sharon_collins75@ yahoo.com

Horsehay

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

Ketley

Telford Stamp and Card Club meets on the second Monday of each month (except July and August) at 7.30pm at Ketley Community Centre, Telford, TF1 5AN. Visitors welcome.

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: 1:00-2:45pm NCT Bumps and Babes group - for parents and carers with children under 2, £1.50 donation Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy. Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship monthly & Beacon 7.45pm

2.30-4pm

Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

11th Mar (Sat) - Newport Shropshire U3A Open/Information Day about the Newport Shropshire U3A (The University of the Third Age). At The Royal Naval Association Club, Bellmans Yard, Newport 10.30am-4pm. If you are retired or semi-retired then come along and find out exactly what is on offer by way of Talks, Interest Groups and Activities that might interest you. 21st Mar (Tue) - Newport Shropshire U3A Caroline PUGH will give a presentation - "A Servant's Life" at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Road, Newport at 2pm. Admission £1. Members and visitors are most welcome to come along. 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.

Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking. co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu - bingo, Fri - dominoes/ quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:303pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934

Lawley

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 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.

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.

Newport Afternoon Guild meet on the 1st Wed 2-4pm at the Cosy Hall in Newport. Call 01952 825 287 for further infomation.

Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.

Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community Centre. For further information contact Peter Seager on 01952 419999

Lilleshall

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

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc. Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304. Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934

Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) - meet 7.30-9pm on 2nd Tue of month (exc. Dec), Church Aston Church Hall, Newport TF10 9JG. £2 members, £3 non-members, inc. refreshments. Newport Bridge Club meet Tue & Thu 7pm at The Hub St Mary Street Newport. We welcome duplicate bridge players of all standards. Interested? Come and join us. Call 01952 814474 for more details or e-mail info@newport-bridge-club.co.uk The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information.

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. 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

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys’, 7pm Junior Boys’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075) Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

Priorslee

Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee. TF2 9NN All abilities welcome. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@ btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm - The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 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.

Shifnal

14th Apr (Fri) Good Friday Messy church at St Andrews Church, Shifnal, 10:30 - 12:30. Activites, craft, worship, singing with hot cross buns for children and their carers. Email messychurch@shifnalbenefice more more info. 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 07805 632225. Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnalmens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-ladieslink.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

Telford & Wrekin Arthritis Support Group, meet on 2nd Tue each month at St. George’s Sports & Social Club, Church St. 7.30–9.30pm. Also organize trips with side lift coaches and a 5 days holiday once a year with disabled access. Hydrotherapy sessions Thu 5–7pm, by appt only. For further details contact Mrs. Pat Watkins on 01952 618381. at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull) 1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact A. Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details. 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

15th Mar - Wellington History Group, meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A talk by Geoff Harrison 'Dothill’s Past'. Entrance free, but donations appreciated. 8th Apr - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair, Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, refreshments. Free adjacent car park. Further details from Bob Pilkington, T: 01299-211737. sbpilkington02@outlook.com (Tables may be available.) 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. Evening Art Classes - at Wellington Methodist Church - Tuesdays 6-8pm. Contact Liz Doody the course tutor for more information or to book your place on 07970 709116. SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. House, gardens and tearoom open Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm. Last entry to house 4pm. (During school holidays also open Tue). Easter, Fri 14th to Tue 18th April – Cadbury Egg Hunt £2.50. Handicraft Weekend, Fri 12th – Mon 15th May. Standard N.T. admission charges apply. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo.com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun.For more info.contact Debbie Skeates 01952 201582 or Jean Larkin 01952 276470. Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry. Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@ btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www. wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre. Belmont Community Hall in Wellington meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also

lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409. The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178. Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. For more info call 01952 251 364.

Other Areas

Whist Drive - Every Fri, at Buildwas Village Hall, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Ketley Community Centre, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877 Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail. com, 07791 724827 Learn to Sing - Various FREE workshops available to the MALE voice. Whether you can or can’t sing, don’t know if you can or just like to try it out. Contact - Geoff Avis (PRO – Telfordaires) on 0845 463 1618 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie.jobes@ guidedogs.org.uk. Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk. Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla.co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details. The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 - www.nadfaswm.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 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

Horsehay

Admaston

at Admaston House Community Centre (for further info. contact Moira Hoath on 07722 213264): Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm Thu: Gentle seated and standing exercises for older people. 10.30-11.30am. Qualified tutor £2.50, call Diane on 01952 201803 for details.

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 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

Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Phoenix Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Clive Roscoe on 07552 761896. Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail.com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at The Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Dawley, TF4 3JS. Contact us through our website www.imsg. org.uk or e-mail secretary@imsg.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

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

Circuit Training - every Wed 5.45-6.45pm (Ladies only) £4 a session, contact Chris Bailey on 07866 641227.

Hadley

Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley - 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@ btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact Peter on 01952 242873.

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

Jackfield

‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www.carolinerolling.com Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5. At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – Are you a woman who wants to develop your spiritual knowledge & be connected to other likeminded ladies; then this is for you. 1st Wed of month, cost £7 book Romella 07894812440 The Gorge Therapy Centre , Maws TF8 7LS Cygnus Book Cafe – Come and join a friendly group as we discuss a “spiritual” book of the month - 2nd Tue of month 10-11.30 @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440 Healing Share – For all Reiki and other hands-on energy practitioners – come and share your healing energy and have some healing yourself – 1st Wed of month & 4th Fri of month. @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440

Ketley

Slimming World - Wed 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Leegomery Community Centre. Call Pam on 07854896515 for more details.

Lilleshall

Friendly Flat Green Bowling at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April to Sept – club afternoons on Thursdays at 2:30. Website www.lhbc.fsnet.co.uk or call 01952 463137 or 01952 814671 for further details Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.1510.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

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

Stretch & Tone Class - Sunday 9-10am at Ketley Community Centre on Holyhead Road. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £4 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Call/ text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982 Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo.co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

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Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch. co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.308.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www. mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Tue - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com. Zumba - Mon & Wed - Lawley Community Centre 6pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: Mon: Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm, drop-in £4 per session. Call/text Emma on 07590 437712 or emabyoga@ yahoo.co.uk Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call Rachel 07979 540496 Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.15-11am (3-6yrs)

Leegomery

CJ's Dance Fit - Mon & Wed 6.30pm and Thu 9.45am & 11am at Leegomery Methodist Church, Hadley Park Road, TF1 6QG. Also an Age UK class on Thu at 1:30pm. Call 07793 777659 or email: claire.jervis74@ gmail.com for more details.

at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 1-2:45pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World - Mon (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact Celia Powell 07575 123666 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) Newport Little Dragons Karate 5.30-6.30pm Fri: Sequence Dancing 8pm If you would like further info. on the above activities contact the church on 01952 670033

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 are looking for new players for 2017. 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 Yoga - Mon 5.30-6.30pm @ Burton Borough School Hall and Wed 10.30-11.30am @ Cosy Hall - with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise Mon 7-8pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Tone & Sculpt - Wed 9.15-10.15am @ Cosy Hall - with Nikki 07967 343728 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough

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

Oakengates

Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club - Est 1982 at Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting 6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger Rowley on 01952 612574. Slimming World (Sat - 9.30am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

Priorslee

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

Shawbirch

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

Shifnal

Slimming World - Shifnal Village Hall - Wed (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact Celia Powell 07575 123666 Meditation followed by group activity every Thu 7.309.30pm 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. Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut, Thu 6-7pm with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise Thu 7.30-8.30pm @ Shifnal Primary School with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 - 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet. com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@ mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.306.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu

6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. DANCE class 10.30 Wed at St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & routines for fitness & fun, over 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-asyou-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail.com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983 120061. Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

"Koshi Wind-Chime Relaxation and Healing" Come for Healing and Relax to beautiful sounds. £5 each. St Georges & Priorslee Parish Centre. London Rd, TF2 9LJ. Every 4 wks Thu 7.30pm. Booking essential 07974 196 421 Nikki Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm

Stirchley

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

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

Trench

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

Wellington

Wrekin Shotokan Karate Club, at Wrekin College Sports Hall, Wellington: Wed 6:30pm; Sat 10:30am; and at Sport TCAT Mondays 7:30 pm. Learn authentic Japanese Shotokan karate from team of black belts lead by 6th Dan, Shotokan Karate International Federation, Japan. Contact: Tony on 07841 839372. Severn Spokes Cycling Group - We are a small, friendly and welcoming group of cyclists who run regular, easy paced rides from Wellington through the quiet lanes of Shropshire and beyond. Contact severnspokes@gmail.com or visit www.facebook. com/severnspokes and/or our website www. severnspokes.com Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details. KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge

Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@ kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving. com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving. Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www.wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 12-1pm (1116yrs). 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

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 1540 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 LOGAN

People used to call him the Wolverine. Now he’s just ‘Logan’. Years have passed, the world has changed, and the mutants are all but gone. Logan’s grown old, battle-scarred and weary from years of fighting. Charles Xavier is one of the only other mutants left, and he’s far from the man he once was. And when a mysterious girl arrives in Logan’s life, in desperate need of help, it’s time for the eternal soldier to go on one last mission. Date: 3rd March 2017 Genre: Action, Science Fiction Cast Members: Hugh Jackman, Boyd Holbrook, Patrick Stewart

POWER RANGERS

When five teenagers who don’t fit in at home or at school discover mysterious, otherworldly crystals, they’re imbued with incredible abilities and become the mighty morphin’ ‘Power Rangers’. At first excited by their newfound strength and speed, they quickly learn that they’ve gained these powers for a reason, as the vicious, villainous Rita Repulsa returns to threaten the world. Release Date: 24th March 2017

Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Cast Members: Elizabeth Banks, Bryan Cranston, Dacre Montgomery

COMING SOON... BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Retelling the timeless tale for a new generation, ‘Beauty And The Beast’ is the story of Belle, a spirited, intelligent and beautiful woman who is taken prisoner by a beast. Trapped and alone, she gradually begins to befriend the castle’s enchanted staff – Cogsworth the clock, Lumiere the candlestick and Mrs. Potts the teapot. And over time, she learns to look past her captor’s monstrous appearance, beginning to fall for the kind-hearted prince he once was. Date: 17th March 2017 Genre: Fantasy, Musical Cast Members: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot are back for ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2’, in a cosmos-spanning adventure to try and track down Peter Quill’s mysterious father. They know he’s not human, but it’s not much of a lead to go on. And their search doesn’t go smoothly as a new threat rears its head – after all, the galaxy isn’t going to save itself. Release Date: 28th April 2017 Genre: Action, Science Fiction Cast Members: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper

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Notes from your local Ironbridge Gorge Councillor Telford & Wrekin has a culturally diverse offering and it is imperative we continue to explore opportunities that strengthen our destination. Last week I attended a stakeholder meeting regarding the future of the former Ironbridge Power Station with representatives from Uniper, the owners of the site. At the meeting Uniper formally confirmed for the first time that they do not intend to use the site for fossil fuel power generation and exclusively announced that Cushman & Wakefield will imminently place the site on the market. The summit provided an opportunity for stakeholders to put forward their preferences for the site and concerns relating to impact on the local community. Uniper are currently in the process of securing planning permission to proceed with demolition of the site and officially confirmed that the iconic cooling towers will not be retained as part of their proposals. As part of the meeting I emphasized the preference for holding a public consultation, the potential of the site, the need for a planning framework, the strategic importance of master planning and the potential and broad economic benefits, which include a heritage rail link into the site. I am extremely pleased that Uniper have recognised their duty to procure a responsible developer. As whilst the former power station sits on the doorstep of our World Heritage Site it is vital we make use of this one off opportunity to bring together our aspirations and harness the opportunities that this site presents to benefit our economy and communities. For a more in depth overview of the meeting please see my Facebook Page or follow me on Twitter.

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Mad March Hair GADGETS FOR GROOMING, CUTTING, STYLING OR REMOVING, WHATEVER YOUR GENDER When it comes to looking after your hair or getting rid of unwanted hair, there’s no shortage of options - and no wonder, because the beauty market is worth huge sums of money. So it’s hardly surprising to see the likes of Dyson joining the party, albeit with a hairdryer that costs £299. The reviews are excellent, but if you’re anything like us you’re probably hoping to spend something more like £29 on a hairdryer. If that’s the case, keep an eye out for Tourmaline dryers from the usual suspects: it’s a kind of ceramic that enables hair dryers to deliver powerful airflow without leaving your hair looking like it’s been through the tumble dryer. Another great idea comes from late-night TV advertiser JML. Its £39.99 Simply Straight brush is a heated ceramic brush that promises to combine two essential items: your brush and straighteners. According to the Mirror it works really well - it’s not quite as effective as separate brushes and straighteners, but it comes awfully close and is very, very quick. One of the current trends in hair styling is steam. Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one. There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones. Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs. IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line. Devices for men or sold as unisex devices tend to be more expensive - for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs. There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too. Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener. For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts. That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance.

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Logs Holts....................................................................16 Manor Farm Logs......................................... 20

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

...add a dash of… Quality and Value

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

…then a big chunk of…

Ownership and Responsibility

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

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

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