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BEAUTY & FASHION

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Mad March Hair Gorgeous Gifts You Can Erase Years From Your Face

HOME INTERIORS

12 Wooden Flooring 14 It's A Knockout Comes to Telford 16 Spring Clean with Style

GARDENS & OUTDOORS

18 Time to Get Pruning 20 On Your Bike 22 Get Your Soil Into Shape

CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES

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New Express Bus Routes from Shropshire Shropshire to feature on Chinese TV

PROPERTY

32 House Prices! 34 New Rules for Landlords on MEES 36 Moving House with Children 41 Local Development Order Means Homeowners Might not Need Planning

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

46 Local Company Donates Gifts to More Than 200 Older People in Telford 48 Recipe: Lemon Marscapone Creams

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78 The Great British Spring Clean 82 Don't Be an April Fool 86 Is Your Friend a Short Trip Show-off?

COMMUNITY & WHAT’S ON

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Movies - Coming Soon Positive Discussions with West Midlands Trains Bank Branch Closures

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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BEAUTY & FASHION

Don't Have 'Mad March Hair'

THE GADGETS FOR TRIMMING, TAMING, STYLING AND In the old days, we had combs, brushes and STRAIGHTENING curling tongs – and that was about it. Now there’s more tech than you can shake a GHD straightener at, all of it promising to deliver luscious locks or silky-smooth skin. So which technology is actually worth having for your hair?

There are two kinds of gadgets: gadgets for getting rid of hair you don’t want, and gadgets for mak-ing the hair you do want look better. In the first camp we’ve long had electric razors, epilators and little personal trimmers, but lately they’ve been joined by lasers — well, light treatment anyway. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is one of the gentlest hair removal methods around, but you can’t do it if you’re about to go somewhere sunny, and it doesn’t work on lighter hair or very dark skin. Beware of any firm claiming to offer laser treatment from home devices: laser is a more powerful IPL and it’s the preserve of salon machines costing five figures. The best known IPL system is probably Philips’ Lumea, whose products are around the £250 - £350 mark. That’s a lot of money for a gadget, but if you have the right skin tone and hair colour it means no ingrowing hairs, waxing or other unpleasantness. It’s safe everywhere, too.

What about the hair you do want? The same pseudo-science that infests beauty products is in hair care too, with lots of big and clever-sounding nonsense trying to convince us that a hairdryer is more than just a hairdryer. Sometimes a hairdryer is all you need. The biggest name in high-tech hairdryer technology is Dyson, whose unlovely (is it just us? It looks like, well, a Dyson) but very effective Supersonic costs £299. It’s very powerful, very quiet and stays cool to the touch, although we can’t help thinking we’re basically holding a hand dryer next to our heads. More modest technologies can make a big difference too. Straighteners with adjustable tempera-tures can help prevent too much frizz, especially with hair you’ve coloured, and straightening brushes such as BaByliss’s £50 2440BDU put the heat inside the hairbrush to great effect. The same firm has embraced the other big trend in haircare: straighteners that also style. The Smooth & Wave Secret isn’t cheap – at £129.99 it’s up there with the luxury brands such as GHD – and it looks like a weapon, but it’s enormously clever: hair is drawn into its ceramic chamber, held and preheated, and then it either uses Smooth Mode to straighten or Wave Mode for waves and curls. It goes up to 230 degrees for even the most untamed hair and takes just 15 seconds to warm up. That’s important: some rivals don’t like to point out that by the time their straighteners reach peak temperature, you could probably have grown a beard. It’s very important to shop around for products like the ones we’ve mentioned, as — with the exception of Dyson, which keeps a firm hold on its prices — they’re subject to constant aggressive discounting by supermarkets, beauty shops and online sellers. And it pays to be flexible when it comes to specific brands: the difference in price between Brand A with nice packaging and the slightly less cute Brand B can be staggering.

1. Philips Lumea IPL System 2. Dyson Supersonic 3. BaByliss Diamond Heated Brush 4. BaByliss Smooth & Wave

Gorgeous Gifts

AND TEMPTING TREATS

Whether you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, or just fancy treating yourself, we have plenty of goodies to tempt you this month. Jo Malone has released a collection of five limited-edition

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Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Green

People’s Divine Treat gift box is sure to earn you some brownie points. Featuring the Orange Blossom Cleanser, Exfoliator and Moisturiser, it’s perfect for combination and oily skin. The trio works together to balance skin, unblock pores, hydrate, remove impurities and soften skin. It’s also a real Natural skincare brand Odylique has ventured into makeup

treat for the senses, as each product is scented with orange

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BEAUTY & FASHION

Beauty by Jude

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Elements Hair & Beauty

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Fiona and Sally have been hairdressing all of their career and met through a mutual friend. They often giggled that oneday they would both be salon owners and both their dreams came true. They now own Elements Hair and Beauty of which Sally has worked in for over 6 years and knows the shop floor extremely well. Fiona has worked in Elements for over 2 years and has many years business experience. They both have passion and drive and work hard to get the very best from their team. They share many things in common and both support each other to create a great ambiance for clients and team members. Elements believe in listening to their clients and have the skills and knowledge to create their clients vision. Recommending styles that suit face shape, hair type and lifestyles. All stylists are highly trained and skilled with all aspects of hairdressing to include cutting, styling and barbering. Elements are an experienced team of colourist’s technicians, offering all the latest colour techniques including colour correction. Elements beautician is in the salon Thursday and Fridays, offering lashes, brows, waxing facials, manicures and pedicures and a menu of varied treatments. Elements is fast becoming a salon where everything is available, they hold clinic days where sourced excellent therapists offer microblading, teeth whitening, chiropody and lots more. For more information please follow our facebook page.

Hair Services

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You Can Erase Years

FROM YOUR FACE

Safely, painlessly and without surgery with facial rejuvenation acupuncture at SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Clinic. Erase years from your face safely, painlessly and without Botox and surgery with facial rejuvenation acupuncture at SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Clinic. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is often referred to as an acupuncture ‘facelift’. However, it is more than a cosmetic procedure, it is in fact a rejuvenation and revitalization process designed to help the whole body look and feel younger. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture involves the insertion of hair thin needles into specific areas of the face & body along meridians of energy called Qi (pronounced chee). This manipulation of the movement of energy in turn stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.

What are the effects?

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture has been reported to potentially erase as many as 5-15 years from the face. Fine lines may be eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished. Bags under the eyes can be reduced, jowls firmed, puffiness eliminated, lifting of droopy eyelids or double chins minimised. Other results include moisturizing of the skin with increased local circulation of blood and lymph to the face, increased collagen production, muscle tone, tightening of pores, brightening of the eyes, improving hormonal balance to help

acne & menopausal symptoms. All in all bringing out the innate beauty and radiance of the individual. A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. These effects included improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles, levelling of wrinkles, a ruddier complexion and overall rejuvenation, not confined to the face.

What is the course of treatment?

Generally it consists of 12 treatment sessions. Each person responds differently depending on their condition and lifestyle prior to treatment. The effects become more noticeable and lasting on or about the seventh session. Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results of 5 -10 years. Facial acupuncture is an excellent alternative to Botox and Cosmetic surgery. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a subtle rejuvenation that can take years off one’s face safely and naturally whilst improving overall health. For more information email admin@shropshirephysio.co.uk or speak to Steve Briggs on 01952 462330

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture C

The treatment offers: • Rejuvenation and revitalisation designed to help the whole body • Involves the insertion of fine needles into the face hands ears and legs • Stimulates the production of collagen • Erase as many as 5-15 years off your face • Fine lines eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished • Bags under the eyes reduced Jowls firmed • Lifting of droopy eye lids or double chins minimised • Acne and hormonal balance

ERASE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE WITHOUT SURGERY

For more information please go to www.shropshirephysio.co.uk and click on the Facial rejuvenation acupuncture or email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk You can speak with Steve Briggs on 01952 462330

BEAUTY & FASHION

Your best kept secret Every face tells a story

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Quality Products

AND EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICES

When you walk through the door at one of Newport’s Toggs and Cloggs stores you will be surprised at how much of a lovely shopping experience we have to offer you. Behind our small shop fronts are an enormous range of pretty tempting stuff for you and your children. It’s important to us that when you make a purchase you go out feeling and looking great. You will find a fabulous selection of footwear, womenswear, handbags, jewellery, scarves, childrens clothing, toys, gifts and menswear too all at a variety of price points to suit all pockets. When we started up nearly thirteen years ago, as a children’s fitted shoe shop, quality products and exceptional customer service were fundamental to our business ethos. We are still as passionate today as we were back then. We continue to provide an expert shoe fitting service today alongside a helpful and friendly, personal shopping experience where you can find beautiful goods hand picked by us. We have complete outfit ideas and love to advise and show our customers what new and exciting collections we have in. Our brands include Mistral, Adini, Nomads, Fenella, Superdry, Joules, Seasalt, Luca Vanucci, Gabor, Remonte, Ara, Tamaris, Start-rite, Geox, Ricosta and lots more......

Womenswear, Accessories, Childrenswear, Toys and Gifts & Menswear An unparalleled shopping experience within beautiful Shropshire

Browse online www.toggsandcloggs.co.uk Visit one of our shops:

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Model wears New Look. See in store or online for prices

Something New for Spring By Helen Taylor

It’s time to throw off those wintery layers and try on some fabulous new looks for spring. Light, bright colours, patterns and prints encapsulate the feel of the new season perfectly and delicate fabrics are just the thing for styling a really feminine look. Whatever your style there’s no doubt that you’ll love dressing

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Home & Interiors They are beautiful, natural, healthy, and get better with age – wooden floors are ideal almost everywhere in the house. SAND BACK YOUR OLD BOARDS

WOODEN FLOORING

Can you fit a timber floor if you want underfloor heating? The answer is yes, though timber does not give quite as high a heat output as a concrete floor. When retro-fitting, it may be possible to lay new boards over old ones – but only if they are very even, and usually covered with 18-20mm of ply to give a substantial base. Bear in mind that you will raise your floor level and that, when fixing the floor down, you’ll need to avoid any pipes and wires that may run beneath the existing floor.

If you are renovating, the simplest and cheapest option is often simply to sand back the boards that are already there. Not every floor is worth sanding, Image above: Lulworth Blue floor paint, £67 per however. The effort of removing copious amounts of nails may be too much, or the 2.5l, Farrow & Ball: 01202 876 141; farrow-ball.com. The main choice you’ll be faced with is floor may be riddled with woodworm, be between solid wood, engineered wood and laminate. too uneven, or made of such poor quality wood, that replacing Solid wood is just that – whatever type of wood it is goes all would actually be better. the way through, so it looks entirely natural and can be sanded If you are planning to sand, the first job is to mend or replace again and again. It’s available in the form of boards, strips (less any boards that are damaged, hopefully with matching second than 10cm wide), blocks (extremely strong, laid in patterns hand boards (if you use new boards you will have to stain them such as herringbone and basket weave) and parquet (like later to match). Make sure you hammer down protruding nail blocks, but thinner). heads before you start sanding. Engineered wood (sometimes called multi-layer or, confusingly, laminated) is made from layers of solid timber or a veneer of solid timber on top of MDF, plywood, chipboard or softwood, The aged patina of reclaimed boards is absolutely beautiful, with a balancing veneer beneath. Most are made up of either but such authenticity does not come cheap – do not expect three or five layers, cross-bonded for greater stability. A top to pay substantially less than for new boards, while common layer of at least 5mm allows for limited sanding if necessary. problems include woodworm, ingrained dirt and stains, dents

TYPES OF TIMBER

USING RECLAIMED BOARDS

and splits, variations in thickness or colour, broken tongue and groove, and the need to remove or countersink thousands of old rusty nails. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Ask where the wood came from and how it has been stored since it was reclaimed – timber that has stood outside for any length of time may be useless, and would certainly need to dry out considerably before it could be used again. The rule of thumb is that pine is cheaper than oak, and narrower boards are cheaper than wider ones.

FITTING A NEW TIMBER FLOOR

New timber floors can be fitted anywhere in the house, on solid or suspended floors, though they’re often not advised for bathrooms or other wet areas. This is because wood expands and contracts according to the humidity of the room.

Laminates generally comprise a resin-impregnated decorative paper surface layer (with photographs of real wood) bonded to a thin MDF or chipboard core. With cheap versions it’s easy to spot the pattern repeat and they’re not awfully durable, but more expensive versions are incredibly tough and come with long guarantees. Timber floors are given ‘grades’ describing their appearance (nothing to do with quality or durability). They vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but are often called ‘select’, ‘natural’ and ‘rustic’ or ‘country’. As you might imagine, they therefore range from very even in colour and grain to rather gnarled and knotty. ‘Rustic’ grades are the cheapest and ‘select’ the most expensive.

Finishes for Floorboards

• PAINT: a great cover-up, available in a range of colours. • STAINS: may be oil or water-based. Will change the colour but may still need a finish for protection.

• WAX: a polished wooden floor is a sight to behold, with a lovely gentle sheen and natural smell, but they do require regular re-waxing.

• OIL: gives a natural finish, sinking deep into the grain

to protect the wood. Again, they need re-applying regularly, so don’t even consider it unless you’re prepared to put in the hard work.

• UV-CURED OIL AND WAX: almost like lacquer, but with the look of oil or wax.

• LACQUER AND VARNISH: available in matt, satin and gloss finishes, these are very hard wearing but don’t give such a natural finish.

Image above: Sussex oak parquet industrial oval dining table, £1,850, Modish Living: 01273 499 057; modishliving.co.uk.

by Kathrine Sorrell

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It’s a Knockout On Saturday 23rd June 2018, Newport Rugby Club’s Minis and Juniors section will be hosting a day full of fun, thrills and spills for the whole family. The day will follow the theme of the classic 1960’s TV show, It’s a knockout.

Teams compete against each other on inflatable obstacle courses, with foam and water galore, where teams will be challenged to come up with the most inventive fancy dress so entertainment is guaranteed! At the end winning teams in age groups 8-13yrs, 14-16yrs and 17yrs plus will be awarded with glittering prizes. The organisers are inviting teams to participate in the “It’s a Knockout” event, to help raise funds to renew the lease on the Forton Road site. Local family run business, The Kitchen Depot, have very kindly agreed to sponsor the community event to enable the day to go ahead. Teams will consist of 10 participants at a cost of £30 per person or £300 per team, which can be raised through sponsorship or paid individually to the Team Captain, a deposit of £150 must be paid

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COMES TO NEWPORT to secure team entry. Please note that all bookings are on a first come first served basis and interest has already been high, so book early to avoid disappointment. Not wanting to leave anyone out, there will also be a mini obstacle course for children under 8 years, as we wanted all ages to be included in this community event. Entries will be taken on the day and there will be prizes up for grabs. Participants and spectators will also be treated to additional activities and entertainment throughout the day and into the evening including live music, bouncy castles, stalls, food and drink a plenty. Organiser Amanda Weston said “We’re so excited to be brining such a large scale community event to Newport. We have been promised a day of excitement and entertainment from the company running the competition and look forward to seeing teams from across the area fight it out for the prizes. We’re hoping to raise lots of money on the day to go towards the lease, whilst at the same time having lots of fun and bringing the local community together.” If any local businesses or organisations are interested in attending on the day or you would like to enter a team please contact Amanda on 07807 648689 or email amanda@ inandaroundmagazine.co.uk

WORDWHEEL

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

TARGET Excellent: 28 or more words Good: 22 words Fair: 18 words

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Specialist Valuation Day A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Friday 16th March, 10am to 2pm at The Hadley Park House Hotel, Hadley Park East, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6QJ (free car parking on-site subject to availability). There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, pens, vintage toys, vintage comics, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets, de-activated and antique firearms. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you. Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a

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better idea of the services available. We recently broke the British record for a Rolex Submariner watch sold at auction. On 11th October 2017 we sold an example made c.1964 with orange numerals for nearly £280,000 including premium. This achievement was reported in the national media. The owner consigned the watch to auction at one of our valuation events in the east of England. Many other star items have turned up at our events. If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com. For further information see our website www.lockdales.com

WE WISH TO BUY, IF YOU WISH TO SELL Auction consignment also available subject to terms Coins (inc. Sovereigns), Royal Mint Proof Sets, Jewellery & Watches, Stamps, Antiques, Gold, Silver, English & Foreign Banknotes, Postcards, Cigarette & Trade Cards, Medals & Militaria, Clocks, Scientific Instruments, Pre-1900 Docs/Books & Maps, Swords, Bayonets, De-Activated & Antique Guns, Pre-I960 Sports Programmes & Tickets,Vintage Toys & Models.

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Spring Clean With Style

by Katherine Sorrell

Sweep, brush, wash and scrub. When spring sunlight shows up the corners of your home that need attention, it’s time to pop on your pinny and get to work. And cleaning is so much more enjoyable when the tools you use are both efficient and good-looking. Get your cleaning kit in order: drawers, shelves and hooks will all help. Collection of laundry and utility items, all Garden Trading.

Store your household essentials in one convenient place – a functional and good looking box that’s perfect for carrying round the house. Living Nostalgia French grey housekeeping tin, £24.95, Kitchen Craft.

From the slender yet sturdy oil-treated beech handles to the traditional horsehair bristles and aesthetically pleasing pan, these sets have a minimalist yet functional beauty. Iris Hantverk long-handled dustpan set in black, £55, Caroline McGrath.

When designer Ole Jensen was doing the dishes, he hesitated to pile in his fragile china and glasses, wondering about a better, gentler solution. These smart rubber washing up bowls are now a design classic. Normann Copenhagen washing up bowl, £49, Caroline McGrath.

Robust, good looking and comfortable in the hand, this brush could be used for virtually anything. Scrubbing brush, £8, Finch & Crane.

With a warm, inviting and natural scent, this polish is made by a beekeeper in the Cotswold Hills. The cream formula helps to clean and nourish wooden furniture and floors, and is great for cleaning leather, too. Cotswold beeswax polish, £12, Cottage in the Hills. Put a touch of charm into cleaning with a traditionally-styled dustpan and brush made from hardwearing galvanised metal and responsibly sourced wood. Dustpan and brush set, £8, Garden Trading.

Made from cotton and cellulose, these cloths are washable and reusable, and then 100% biodegradable. Jangneus green spot dishcloth, £3, Berry Red.

TIPS FOR EFFICIENT CLEANING

• For a proper fresh start, begin by tidying all the mess that has built up over the last year. Sort it out into piles of rubbish, things to give away, stuff that needs mending and everything else that needs to find a rightful home. Ta da! You have created much more space in your home and plenty of room to get cleaning. • Be prepared. Work out what jobs you are going to tackle, wear appropriate clothing and gather together all the necessary tools and products. A spacious caddy will come in very handy. • Divide tasks into five key areas: vacuuming, dusting, mopping/ scrubbing, washing and wiping, and polishing. Don’t forget specific jobs such as turning mattresses, spotcleaning upholstery, cleaning the oven, defrosting the fridge, descaling the shower head and beating rugs. You may also get super-organised and add in those less frequent tasks such as steam-cleaning the carpets or having the chimney swept. • Your basic principles of cleaning should be to work from top to bottom and tackle dry chores before wet ones. Decide whether to do one room at a time or one task at a time throughout the whole house. Put some music on and enjoy the process – your home will be gleaming before you know it.

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Time to Get Pruning At this time of year the weather is often perfect for pruning and cutting back woody plants, and there’s a good chance that there are many pruning jobs that have built up over the last year and could benefit from your attention now - so take advantage of the fact that deciduous trees, shrubs, hedges and climbers are now devoid of leaves and get stuck in. Here’s how to make sure your pruning will really benefit your plants: • If you have a relatively small expanse of hedge or are looking to roughly reshape a shrub, a good, sharp pair of shears should do the job. Make sure they are well-oiled so that the blades move smoothly and then angle the blades to make a level trimmed surface. When you are cutting along the top of a hedge you may want to use a guide line so that you make a neat and level surface - a taut string will do. For large hedges consider using a powered hedge cutter or hedge trimmer, but make sure you are happy with the weight of the machine and can use it safely! • When the pruning of shrubs and trees includes the removal of stems at various heights and of varying thicknesses, it is worth using some ‘loppers’. These are available in various handle lengths, while some even have telescopic handles so that you can reach up higher without having to use a ladder or platform. They are much better at cutting through relatively thick stems than shears or secateurs and yet also allow for accurate positioning of the cut. If you are having to cut back branches above your head it is worth wearing some protective headgear, as well as goggles to protect your eyes from falling debris. • Everybody with even just a single shrub in their garden needs a pair of secateurs and the better the quality, the better the job you can do. Secateurs can be used for the most precise pruning of smaller woody stems. Provided they are good and sharp, you can make a perfectly clean and accurate cut. Always cut to an outward-facing bud (so that the new growth produced from that bud grows outwards). Secateurs are good for removing dead and dying stems as well as for formative pruning (where you are helping to ensure the plant grows in the direction you want it to), and for pruning to encourage flowering. If you are pruning out dead and dying material, bin it or burn it in case it carries infection. • When it comes to pruning out or tidying up larger branches on trees and shrubs then a proper pruning saw is what you need. If you choose one with one or (better still) two lines of teeth you can produce a very accurate and clean cut with relatively little effort. If you have fruit trees to prune then this is the perfect tool for the job. Use a sawing action for best results and again, if cutting above your head, wear protective headgear and goggles to protect your eyes. Make the pruning cut a few millimetres from the main stem to which the branch

you are removing is joined. A cut like this will heal over much more quickly and the wound will be smaller and less prone to fungal rotting. • Before you get carried away, check the best pruning time for the plants you have in mind. Most hedges and many shrubs can be cut back now, but if you are after a good display of flowers make sure that you prune at the correct time or else you may end up pruning out the plant’s potential. • Some trees - mainly those in the Prunus family such as cherries, plums, apricots, damsons, peaches and nectarines - are very prone to a potentially fatal fungal infection known as ‘silver leaf’. This is less likely to cause problems if these trees are pruned in the summer months, so don’t prune them now unless there is no alternative and you are sure you are prepared to take the risk. • Always make sure that pruning tools are really sharp. If they are in the slightest bit blunt then the job will not only take a lot more effort from you, but may also end up with the plant being damaged, as the cut made will be jagged or stems may be crushed. • Create sloping cuts whenever you can so that rain and moisture runs off and does not accumulate (wetness encourages wood rotting), and cut close to but not on top of a bud as this will allow new growth without dieback. When you are using shears or large-scale trimmers you cannot do this, so always use secateurs, loppers or a saw. • Stand back from time to time when you are pruning and see what the overall appearance of the plant is like, and just where you are best off removing the next bit - if you are close up it is harder to see how your pruning is affecting the overall shape of the plant. Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening things: ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ (where you receive your chosen garden-ready vegetable plants in the spring accompanied by weekly advice and tips from Pippa) plus Nemaslug, biocontrols, gardening tools, raised bed kits, Grower Frames, signed books and more!

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On Your Bike

Learning to ride a bike opens up a whole new world of fun and independence for children. Even babies and toddlers can join in the fun of a family bike ride, with a little help… Babies can start joining you on bike rides from around nine months old, as long as they can hold their head up unsupported. You’ll need to choose between a trailer and a front or rear bike seat. Child bike seats start from around £30. The more expensive ones usually have extra features, such as a five-point safety harness, rather than a three-point one. Some have backs that can be tilted for on-the-go naps. Front-mounted seats sit in front of you and attach to the frame. They sometimes have a shorter back than rear mounted seats, and usually have a lower maximum weight allowance, so they won’t last you quite as long. On the plus side, you’ll be able to see your child, which makes sharing a ride more fun. Some rear seats fit to a pannier rack, while others fit to the frame. You might find balancing is a little bit easier with a rear seat compared to a front one, and it should last you until your child is around four years old. Whichever type of seat you go for, you’ll need to check that it’s suitable for your bike and the weight of your child. Look for a seat with plenty of padding, a good safety harness and adjustable foot supports. Bike trailers are more expensive than seats, but you can pull older children, and often two at a time (plus picnics or shopping). Trailers usually have a cover, so your child will stay

dry if you get caught in the rain, even if you get soaked. You might struggle with a trailer on steep hills though, and you’ll need a garage or shed to store it when it’s not in use. It’s a good idea to visit your local bike shop to speak to a specialist adviser before you make any decisions. They’ll be able to recommend a trailer or bike seat that’s right for you, your bike and your child.

Cycling with young children Once your child is old enough to ride a 16” bike, you might want to progress from a seat or trailer to a Trail Gator or other tow bar. These attach your bike to your child’s, so you can pull your child behind you. They’re handy for when you fancy a longer ride than your child could otherwise manage. Some tow bars can be unclipped and folded down, if your child wants to ride on their own for a while. Your child’s bike might feel a bit wobbly when it’s being pulled, so tow bars aren’t suitable for children under around four.

Where to go Lots of roads have designated cycle lanes now, and there are plenty of traffic-free routes to explore too. The National Cycle Network offers 14,000 miles of bike-friendly roads and paths. Visit www.sustrans.org.uk for free printable cycle route maps. Fancy joining other families for a bike ride? www.cyclinguk. org lists hundreds of UK cycling events, including ones that are suitable for families. It’s also worth asking what your local bike club has to offer, as lots of cycling clubs organise volunteer-led rides for beginners and families.

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Get Your Soil

INTO SHAPE time and money as well as being very ‘green’! Make a compost heap or bin, and don’t let the autumn leaves go to waste – instead turn them into leaf mould, a wonderful soil conditioner to improve the soil’s texture. Incorporating some horticultural grade grit or gravel will also help to improve the texture and performance of a heavy clay soil. It is important that you avoid builders’ gravel or grit, as this often contains salts or other materials which can seriously damage, or even kill, garden plants.

Plants and gardens need a lot of different things if they are to look their best, but one of the most fundamental needs of all is soil. And the better the soil, the better the plants will perform, and the bigger the flowers and the heavier the crops. So getting your soil into good condition and keeping it well looked after is key to great gardening. At this time of year there is still time to shape up your soil before the gardening season really begins in earnest. Frosty weather can be really useful. It may wreak havoc with some of your plants, but if you garden on a heavy clay soil it can save you a lot of work. If you roughly dig or fork over an empty bed or part of your vegetable plot, the large lumps of clay soil will be acted on by the frosts and will break down somewhat, making them more manageable in the process. Most soils can become badly compacted if you walk or stand on them when they are very wet – you literally squash the air spaces out, especially if the soil is clay or even slightly heavy loam. Try to avoid walking on the soil during or just after heavy rain, but if you really can’t avoid doing so use a few boards or planks as walkways to spread the load and so reduce damage to any one area. Forking a soil, as opposed to digging it with a spade, is generally best on a heavy soil as it is less likely to cause compaction. But whether you fork or dig, the soil surface usually ends up pretty lumpy. So grab a fork and re-fork the soil again, whacking the larger lumps to break them up further. A final raking will help to produce even smaller lumps on the surface and so get closer to that ‘fine tilth’ often described in gardening books. Adding bulky organic matter such as leaf mould, well-rotted manure or garden compost will help to feed the soil in a natural way, and also to improve its texture so that it holds just the right amount of moisture for as long as possible. There is still time to fork this in now, to improve the soil in time for this year’s new plantings and vegetables. You can create a great, free source of organic matter for your soil yourself and you’ll save a lot of

If your soil contains excessive quantities of small stones, or perhaps larger lumps of flint, you really should try to get to grips with it before you start to create the garden. Doing this before planting is SO much easier than attempting it once the flowers or vegetables are in place! Some stones are good, but even a lightly stony soil can make growing decent crops of root vegetables, such as carrots or parsnips, virtually impossible – they may taste delicious but they’ll often be forked or otherwise deformed. If clearing the soil sufficiently really is not practicable, then you’re probably best off investing in some raised beds so that you can fill them full of a stone-free soil. Manure can seriously transform a soil, adding both texture and food for the plants to grow healthily. Make sure that you bring in good quality manure, with as few additives as possible – not too many wood shavings for instance, as these can form a high percentage of stable manure and make it far less useful. If possible, view the manure in situ; the last thing you want to do is bring in manure which is riddled with weeds, especially the really troublesome ones like nettles, docks and couch grass. In recent years there have been problems with manure contaminated by the weedkiller used to control weeds in pastureland, which can devastate plants, often killing them. Try to source manure from someone local who you know, and can trust to tell you what chemicals have been used. Manure needs to be well-rotted before being used in the garden – ideally it should have sat in a heap for about two years. Green manures are a great way to feed your soil and improve its condition at the same time. They will also help to suppress weeds and protect the soil from erosion in a windswept spot. They work especially well on parts of the garden where you do not have plants growing year round – as when you use a green manure, you sow seed, allow the plants to grow and then incorporate them into the soil, where they rot down and release all sorts of useful materials. Check out what is available by looking in the seed catalogues and get sowing later this year – there are lots to choose from, including red clover, mustard, field beans, phaecelia and field lupins. Yes, there’s potentially a fair bit of work involved, but you don’t have to do everything suggested and anything you do will make a huge difference! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening things: ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ (where you receive your chosen garden-ready vegetable plants in the spring accompanied by weekly advice and tips from Pippa) plus Nemaslug, biocontrols, gardening tools, raised bed kits, Grower Frames, signed books and more!

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Tettenhall College is a non-selective independent, day and boarding school for 2-18 year olds situated in the picturesque village of Tettenhall on the outskirts of Wolverhampton. It provides an exceptional pupil centred learning environment for boys and girls with both day pupils and boarders mixing in an inclusive, vibrant community. The emphasis is on an education that develops the whole person both in and beyond the classroom with exceptional extra-curricular opportunities that complement a rigorous academic environment. From September 2018 the School is launching a new bus service from Telford and surrounding areas offering an express route from key pick up points making the School much more accessible to pupils in the County. Life skills and preparation for life beyond school are important elements of the educational offering here and this permeates from Nursery through to Sixth Form. Academically, results are consistently high, especially for a non-selective school where there are children of all abilities. In 2017, over two thirds of sixth form pupils achieved top grades of A*, A or B while 50 per cent of the Year 11 pupils achieved 9 or more GCSE A* to C grades; 27% per cent of all grades were at the top level of A*or A. Pupils achieve beyond expectations both in the Preparatory School and the Senior School, and they leave as well-rounded, confident young adults ready to face the challenges ahead. Many continue their education at top universities including Oxbridge, Bath and Warwick as well as gaining places at specialised institutions such as RADA or prestigious industrial placements with successful businesses.

The School runs an extensive extended day programme which challenges and stretches pupils in a wide range of opportunities thus giving them as broad and varied an education as possible. The wide variety of options and sports – from rock climbing to engineering, business enterprise to dance – ensures that everyone will find their niche and grow in confidence. You can’t help but feel the buzz around the College when you visit as development plans come to fruition. New multi-purpose sports pitches, squash courts and study facilities as well as refurbished boarding houses; there’s a great deal going on here and the children are clearly genuinely very happy and enjoy being part of this growing community. The School has come a long way since its foundation over 150 years ago by local industrialists originally with 15 boys and a cow (to supply the boys with milk). Yet the traditional values and the wonderful historic setting remain the same. This is a secure and happy environment and pupils and staff are clearly proud of their School, there is a warm welcome for visitors and their confidence not only in themselves but in what they offer is infectious. The School is welcoming prospective parents and pupils to its open morning for all year groups on 7th March 2018. For further information please contact Emma Ray-Davies on 01902 751119 or email admissions@tettcoll.co.uk

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The top education on offer in Shropshire is set to feature on Chinese TV as a group of students from Shanghai travel to the county for the first time.

Each of the visitors this week have all been assigned a ‘buddy’ who is showing them around Ellesmere College and taking them to lessons.

A group of nine pupils are spending the week at Ellesmere College, along with a reporter from The China Daily newspaper and a television crew.

They will also be inspired by talks from year 13 students Victor Zhou, 19, and Wayne Wang, 17, who have just secured places at Cambridge University having moved to Ellesmere from China over a year ago.

The pupils, aged between 11 and 14, won a national competition run by The China Daily to have a taster experience of life at a successful UK boarding school and is sponsored by the bank of China.

Angel Xia, a boarder since year nine and now in the Sixth Form who attained nine A*s at GCSE last year, will also be speaking to the Chinese pupils about her time and love of Ellesmere and Shropshire before they all fly back to China on Friday.

Brendan Wignall, Headmaster of Ellesmere College, said he was delighted to be welcoming students for what he hopes will become an annual event.

“We want to show off not just what Ellesmere College has to offer, but Shropshire as a whole and the UK as well,” continued Mr Wignall.

“The Chinese pupils seemed very excited when they arrived in Shropshire,” he said.

“The students are going on cultural trips within the area and to see local attractions in order to make the most of their time with us.

“It is a long way to come for an 11-year-old particularly, but they instantly had a warm welcome in Ellesmere and enjoyed spending the weekend with our pupils.

“The documentary crew have been everywhere with them and have spoken to a lot of current Ellesmere College students too so we are really look forward to seeing the resulting show.

“The aim is to experience the full academic and cultural life of a successful boarding school and I think they are getting just that at Ellesmere. “It is going very well and we hope a similar visit can happen again next year.” The trip has stemmed from a partnership Ellesmere College has with UK Boarding Schools, based in Shanghai and Beijing.

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Pantomania

AN EASTER PANTOMIME FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

This year brings a double 50th birthday for Telford as both the town and Oakengates Theatre @ The Place will celebrate five decades!

So what’s it all about? All will be revealed this Easter... as Dick Doddington leaves Telford in his search for fame and fortune. Will Dick defeat the evil Rat and save the day? Will he win the love of Alice? Will Ian Billings sing the famous Telford Song? Find out in this re-imagining of the well-known giggle-filled, chuckle-stuffed, joyous fairytale.

And the good news is that for the first time, residents do not have to wait until next Christmas for another pantomime as Telford is hosting its first ever Easter pantomime adventure.

A Telford Pantomime, about Telford, made in Telford by Telford people. Local performers will also get the opportunity to perform in this celebration production.

‘Pantomania’ will feature all the traditional pantomime ingredients that families love including lots of audience participation, stunning costumes and sets and a script packed with comedy Telford references and unique comedy routines.

Shows take place between Thursday 29 March and Thursday 5 April. A relaxed performance takes place on Wednesday 4 April. Tickets start from £11 with a Telford Loyalty Card.

Stars of the show are leading children’s author Ian Billing – who many will remember for the Telford Telford song - along with panto legends Phil Butler and Philip Meeks.

Book online at www.theplacetelford. com by calling the box office on 01952 382382, or in person at the theatre or Southwater One in Telford Town Centre.

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Puppies require a special diet with extra calories and nutrients to help them develop strong muscles and bones. It’s easy to overfeed them when they’re young, as their stomachs are very small, so regular feeding throughout the day is better than giving them one or two larger meals. But what types of food should you offer your puppy, and how do you know how much to feed them?

Complete dry foods Dry food can provide complete nourishment for your puppy, but you should buy the best you can afford. Although ‘premium’ brands are more expensive, you don’t need to use as much per meal as with the cheaper brands, due to their enhanced nutritional content. If your puppy doesn’t like dry food because it’s too hard, you can soak the biscuits in warm water for a few minutes to make them easier to chew.

Wet foods Tinned or pouched puppy foods are available in a wide range of flavours, but it’s advisable to choose one that your pet can easily digest, such as chicken and rice. As with the dry food, you can also buy ‘complete’ wet foods for your puppy, which are nutritionally balanced and highly beneficial for their development. Whether you feed your puppy wet food, dry biscuits, or a combination of the two, portion size is extremely important whilst they’re developing. Always check the instructions on the packet or tin, or ask your vet for guidance – they’ll also be able to keep a regular check on your puppy’s growth. www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog-or-puppy/generaladvice-about-caring-for-your-new-puppy-or-dog/feedingyour-puppy-or-dog/

By Ann Haldon

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House Prices! Brought to you by James Carlon James Carlon Co Author of ‘THE TELFORD PROPERTY BLOG’

Shropshire and the West Midlands saw the highest rise in house prices of anywhere in the UK last year - that’s according to the latest figures released by Nationwide building society.

If you already own property in Telford, either as a homeowner or investor, you’ll no doubt be glad to know your house is increasing in value.

I would urge some caution when reading the headline figure - an annual rise of 5.2% - because it’s never quite that simple and values vary significantly across the West Midlands, and even within Telford itself.

One of the key points in the Nationwide report is that first-time buyers are still finding it very difficult to pull a deposit together to be able to secure a mortgage.

“From our own figures, I would say the average change in Telford has been more like an increase of 2.5% during 2017, which is encouraging for a number of reasons.” The housing market doesn’t react well to big shifts in value, so it’s good news that the gradual rise from the past couple of years has continued. 32

But it’s vital to appreciate the importance of pricing your property sensibly if you are looking to sell.

And the scarcity of first-time buyers means the turnover of housing stock can sometimes be sluggish - so setting the right asking price is even more important. Why not give me a call for more advice about buying and selling property in Shropshire on 01952 292 300?

James Carlon Residential Sales Manager Nock Deighton t. 01952 292300 m. 07974 154950 e. j.carlon@nockdeighton.co.uk

PROPERTY

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New Rules for Landlords on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Brought to you by Dawn Clarke Dawn Clarke Co Author of ‘THE TELFORD PROPERTY BLOG’

If you are a landlord with properties which may not be the most energyefficient, new rules being introduced in April could give you a shock. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, or MEES as it is known, will make it illegal for anyone to let property with an Energy Performance Certificate rating lower than an E. So that means if any of your properties currently have a rating of F or G, you will need to do some work pretty quickly to improve their energy efficiency or you risk being landed with a rather hefty fine.

“Trading Standards will be enforcing the new rules, and penalties will be based on the rateable value of the property - with a maximum fine of £150,000.” It’s important to understand that the regulations apply to new tenancies or the renewal of existing tenancies. So, so if your tenancy is on a fixed term which is due for renewal after 1st April 2018, you will have until the renewal date to carry out the necessary improvements. However, if your tenancy has rolled over onto a periodic tenancy before 1st April 2018, you will have until 2020 to get your property up to standard. 34

However, from April 2023 - only five years away - MEES will cover all tenancies, even on properties where a periodic tenancy is ongoing. We would advise all landlords to take action to ensure the value of their properties does not diminish, because any falling below the minimum standards would quickly become very undesirable to potential investors. A good starting point is to check the energy rating for your properties or, if you have carried out any improvement works since the last EPC was registered, it would be advisable to have it re-assessed. Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years but if your property was given a D or an E rating a while ago, you could find it being downgraded to an F or a G because assessments are more accurate now. If that’s the case, you need to know sooner rather than later so you can take the necessary action and avoid the possibility of being fined. For more advice about property management, give me a call on 01952 290163.

Dawn Clarke Director Nock Deighton t. 01952 290163 m. 07976 209011 e. d.clarke@nockdeighton.co.uk

PROPERTY

17 Castle Gardens, Apley 3 bedroom detached house Well presented 3 bedroom detached family home in a sought after residential area. 15 viewings, 4 offers, sale agreed in 17 days

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

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Moving House

The thought of leaving friends and going to a new school, coupled with the anxiety of the unknown, can make moving house very unsettling for children. Kate Duggan recently moved house with ten days’ notice. (She wouldn’t recommend it.) Here are some of her top tips for helping children to cope with a big move. Involving your child If possible, take your child to see the new house before the move, and explore the area together. Involve them in small decisions: “Where do you think this should go?” “What colour shall we paint your room?” You could also let your child choose some wall decals for their bedroom and a new duvet cover or rug. That being said, they will want familiar items around them. The day before you move, help them to pack a suitcase with everything they’ll need for the next couple of days, including a favourite teddy, a book, a game and so on.

Don’t stress about decluttering While you may be desperate to declutter ahead of the move, your child may not cope with the extra pressure of giving up toys and clothes, even those that have been languishing in a cupboard for months. Don’t force them into getting rid of things if they don’t want to. You could suggest packing items that they’re not sure about into a box for the loft, with the agreement that you’ll both open it and sort through everything a few months after the move.

WITH CHILDREN

Making family time When your to-do list is three feet long, it’s really difficult to carve out any quality time to spend with your family, but do try. Leaving the boxes for 20 minutes so you can play a board game can help to avoid a potential meltdown later on. All of you will benefit from getting away from the house for a couple of hours now and then, ideally for some fresh air and time to focus on each other.

Talk to your child Explain why you’re moving house, whether it’s due to needing to pay less rent or because you’ve found a better area to live in. Talk about how your child is feeling about the move. What are they worried about, and what can you do to alleviate those worries? So, for example, if they’re worried about a new school, could you ask their teacher to help you arrange a playdate before your child starts at the school? If they’re upset about leaving friends, can you arrange meet-ups or Skype calls?

Make time for yourself Moving is stressful. And when you’re stressed, it’s very easy to lose your temper with the kids when they’re being particularly whingy or difficult. So try to take some time out to recharge your own batteries. You might find relaxation techniques useful, or just kicking back with a glass of wine and a film now and then may help.

by Kate Duggan • kateduggan.co.uk

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Keeping it “In House”! As I sit and reflect on the business over the last 8 years, one thing I have continued to emphasise is the “personal service” which Barker Healey always strives to offer. Particularly in the early days, one of the first things people always asked me was “Why should I/we choose you over another more established agent?” and as the new kid on the block, I could completely understand their reasoning for asking such a valid question.

I have treated every valuation I have ever done almost as if it were a job interview because aswell as an accurate estimation of the value, customers want to know why they should put their faith in you to sell or let their property. One of our major “USP”s is the transparency of our service – Everything is included in our 1% fee* – professional photographs, full detailed floorplan, brochures, advertising, accompanied viewings, a For Sale board, and even VAT! And there isn’t any long contract to sign up to either – if we haven’t sold your property in 12 weeks, or you’re not happy with the service you have received, you are completely free to go elsewhere…obviously we hope that we are half way down the road to completing your sale with the solicitors by then, but if not, be rest assured we are trying our very best to get viewers through the door to achieve the highest possible price.

Just revisiting the all inclusive element of our service for a moment, it has always baffled me when agents charge extra for “professional photographs”. Surely any fully trained estate agent should have the ability to take high quality photographs for marketing purposes? I personally don’t think it should be classed as an addition to the service you are already paying for as it is a fairly integral part of the advertising process. I would also class floorplans in this category – it drives me mad when properties are marketed without them as they form such a fundamental part of the property details. From seeing how a house or bungalow “flows” to locating windows or kitchen/bathroom fittings, they are essential to understanding whether a property will work for a potential buyer or not. Both photographs and floorplans are included as standard at Barker Healey – always have been and always will be. And finally….full details (including all of the above) will be ready for your approval within three working days of us having visited you to measure up and take photos. This means that when your property first hits the market, it will be displayed in all its glory from day one, meaning that buyers will get the full picture straight away and you will be off to a flying start! *Minimum £1000 fee

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Clearing a property after the death of a loved one can be a complex and difficult task. As well as coping with the emotional impact, you’ll need to find a new home for a whole range of household items, from large pieces of furniture to decorative knick-knacks, old photographs and items of clothing. It can feel overwhelming, and that’s why many people employ a house clearance service to remove the lot in one go - but if you are able to tackle the job yourself, you’ll find all it takes is a systematic approach and a little time.

What to sell? Before you begin to sell, it may be helpful to research current fashions in antique and vintage items. Be aware that today’s bidders are more likely to fight over a chipped enamel bread bin or a paint-splashed wooden ladder than a skillfully crafted piece of brown furniture. You can take valuable pieces to an auction house, or sell them online, but remember that you will pay a sellers’ fee with either of these options (10% of the final transaction cost on Ebay or between 8% - 20% plus 20% VAT for an auction house). You may prefer to take antique or vintage items to a local dealer, but always seek independent advice on their value before accepting an offer.

What to give away? Once you’ve worked your way through the more valuable items, you can turn your attention to things that you don’t want to keep, but are too good to throw away. Charity shops are always happy to receive quality clothing, ceramics, pots and pans and small items of furniture. Some charities, like the British Heart Foundation and DEBRA, will even collect large pieces such as sofas or wardrobes free of charge, but if you are disposing of upholstered furniture you should make sure that it is in good condition and the manufacturer’s fire label is still attached. If your loved one enjoyed sewing or woodworking and has left a quantity of tools and materials related to that hobby, you could distribute them to other local hobbyists or donate them to a voluntary group. Keen gardeners might even be able to reuse garden pots or dig up nice plants for their own gardens, but make sure that you are not removing anything that belongs to the landlord if the property is rented, or that might already be included in the fittings list if the property is being sold.

What to recycle or throw away? When everything that is valuable or useful has been eliminated, you will be left with stuff to be recycled or thrown away. Visit recyclenow.com to see how much of this can be recycled, and once you have whittled everything down you can simply take the rest to your local tip.

When the only way is clearance? If the property is rented, or if a sale is going through, you may have no choice but to use a house clearance service. These companies will remove everything from the property, charging fees to dispose of unwanted items and paying an agreed sum for anything of value. Although most clearance companies offer a genuine service, there are cowboy operators out there who will offer little for valuable pieces and may charge for waste disposal when they actually intend to dump your unwanted items in a field. If flytipped waste is traced back to you, you will be liable for a hefty fine, so your first step should be to check that the company is registered for the transport and disposal of waste. You can investigate your chosen operator online by visiting the Environment Agency’s website - environment.data.gov.uk and simply entering the company name or registration number. The second step is to test whether the company representative is offering you a fair price for saleable items. If you want a pinpoint accurate valuation you will need to consult an expert, such as a local auctioneer, but the online auction site Ebay (ebay.co.uk) can give a rough idea of each item’s current market value. Ignore the sometimes cheeky and inflated “Buy it Now” prices and tick the “sold listings” box that appears on the left of each search results page: this will show what people have paid for similar pieces. When the clearance company comes to quote, use the sample items you’ve valued to judge whether the representative is offering a fair price (but remember that if any of the items are damaged it may significantly reduce their value). Job done! Stripping out a property loaded with a lifetime’s possessions is never easy, but once it has been cleared you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that everything valuable or useful has found a home, while the remainder has been disposed of in a responsible (and environmentally friendly) way.

by Kate McLelland

PROPERTY

Local Development Order

MEANS HOMEOWNERS MIGHT NOT NEED PLANNING

Homeowners in Telford and Wrekin are now able to carry out a vast range of improvements to their property without the need for planning permission.

This is as a result of positive moves by Telford & Wrekin Council to introduce a Local Development Order (LDO) in response to new government legislation. The LDO has been introduced to speed up and simplify the planning process for people who are building single storey, first floor and two storey rear or side extensions. It also applies to residents who are adding a porch, thermal cladding or creating a dropped kerb outside their homes. The Telford and Wrekin LDO also allows some small extensions to converted residential properties. Councillor Richard Overton, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Housing, said: “The LDO means that projects that meet specific criteria do not require planning permission. “We have one of the most progressive LDOs in the UK as it goes further than many others, which don’t include dropped kerbs and thermal cladding in their remit.

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“The LDO applies across the borough with the exception of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, the seven Conservation Areas, listed buildings and sites of local interest.

“It is important to highlight the existence of the LDO as we believe that many homeowners are unaware that they can improve their property without the need to apply for planning. “Anyone who is considering work to a property should check whether they can progress under the LDO before applying for planning permission. “We will be able to advise if they meet the criteria and deal with the process from start to finish. The majority of residential works are likely to fall within these new streamlined regulations.” New government legislation has meant that the fees for planning applications will increase by 20 per cent – hence Telford & Wrekin Council’s introduction of the LDO to ease the burden on residents who are planning small scale home improvements. Under the rules of the LDO, homeowners or agents can apply for a certificate of compliance at the same point of the building regulations application – effectively making one application rather than two and following one process. The cost to apply is also less than the current and proposed planning fees. For more information visit www.apt-group.co.uk

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FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE No.12 12 Church Street Shifnal TF11 9AA

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Number 12 is conveniently located in the heart of the bustling market town of Shifnal, just 3 miles east of Telford. The crisp whitewashed building fronts onto Church Street, behind there is a small car park and a pretty Mediterranean style patio area, no doubt providing a popular spot to enjoy a cocktail during the warmer months. Speaking of cocktails, at the rear of the venue is where you’ll find the trendy Number 12 cocktail lounge and bar, towards the front of the building is the restaurant. Inside the restaurant the décor is rustic and cosy, with chandeliers, antique paintings and books creating a classy feel. There is a mixture of table sizes and dining areas making this the perfect venue for either a romantic meal for two or a larger gathering with friends or family. We were welcomed on arrival by our waitress and offered the option of having a pre dinner drink at the bar or going directly to the table, we decided to go straight to the table with our drinks and took a look at the a la carte menu, which boasts a range of tempting courses including several meat, fish and vegetarian options. For starter I opted for the Baked Camembert (£8.50) and my husband Aaron went for the soup of the day, which was Winter Vegetable Soup (£5.95). The camembert came artistically presented on a long rustic wooden platter, it was served with warm rosemary focaccia bread and red onion jam. The warm and gooey baked camembert was meltingly good, the rich, soft cheese was spiked with rosemary and garlic, which really added extra depth to the flavour of the cheese and complemented the rosemary focaccia perfectly. The red onion jam added a pleasant texture and sweetness, which worked very well in combination with the melted cheese and bread.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Aaron’s soup was smooth, thick and creamy. Served with fresh warm bread, this winter vegetable soup was warming and satisfying, just perfect for this cold weather. For main course Aaron selected the pan-fried Salmon (£14.50) and I went for the Trio of Pork (£15.50). Again both dishes arrived beautifully presented and the portion sizes were perfect. Aaron commented that his salmon was cooked to perfection, with crispy pan fried skin and succulent flaky fish. The fondant potatoes were also delicious, the cylinders of potato were rich and creamy on the inside with a crispy outer shell. The attractive Romanesco broccoli and smooth butternut squash puree adding the fishing touch to this satisfying dish. My trio of pork was utterly incredible, definitely one of the best pork dishes I have ever eaten. The meal comprised a mouthwatering trio of pork tenderloin, braised pork cheek bon bon and crispy pork belly, served with potato fondant, baby vegetables and a red wine jus. The tenderloin was moist and full of flavour, the bon bon had a crisp and crunchy coating while inside was the most incredibly soft and tasty braised meat. The pork belly was out of this world; the meat was fall apart tender while the skin was crisp and crunchy. The apple caramel puree was the ideal accompaniment to the pork along with the creamy fondant potatoes and sweet baby parsnips.

eventually decided on the Raspberry Panna Cotta (£6.25) and Aaron had the Chocolate, Fudge and Sea Salt Brownie (£6.25). The panna cotta was presented sprinkled with crumbled pistachios and a slice of pistachio shortbread. The panna cotta was rich and smooth, with the pistachios adding a lovely crunchy, nutty texture, the shortbread was delightfully short and not overly sweet which worked well with the raspberry flavour of the panna cotta. Aaron’s brownie consisted of a generous slice of rich fudgy brownie, with a warm and gooey centre, it was served with a scoop ginger and caramel ice cream, which he said was fresh and cooling and worked very well with the richness of the brownie. Having glimpsed Number 12’s fabulous cocktail menu earlier in the evening, I really couldn’t leave without trying at least one, so instead of concluding my meal with a coffee I ordered the espresso martini instead, well I certainly wasn’t disappointed as it looked amazing, it came served in an elegant long stemmed glass, garnished with whole coffee beans and it tasted every bit as good as it looked… rich and smooth with a lightly frothy texture. I thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Number 12, the food was impeccable and cocktails were fabulous, so if you are looking somewhere to go for a top quality meal along with a cheeky cocktail or two, I highly recommend that you pay Number 12 a visit, we will definitely be going back very soon!

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Local Company Staff from a Telford based life and pensions company presented over 200 gifts to Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin for members of their day centres. The gift boxes containing chocolates, biscuits and toiletries were kindly donated by employees working at ReAssure. Age UK is ReAssure’s chosen corporate charity, and they will be the focus of fundraising efforts across its sites in Telford, Hitchin and Norwich until the end of 2019.

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Matt Cuhls, ReAssure Chief Executive, said: “As a company focussed on putting the customer at the heart of our business, we feel that Age UK is an excellent fit for us. I’m delighted that fundraising efforts across our business will be dedicated to a charity that is close to the hearts of many of our employees and customers.” If you would like to know more about the Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin day centres, call 01743 233123 or visit their website www.ageuk.org.uk/shropshireandtelford

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin runs 39 day centres for older people, with 16 in Telford. Over the past few week’s staff and volunteers have been distributing the gift boxes to each of the Telford day centres. The gifts were intended to be given out before Christmas but the snow caused some disruption in getting them to older people before the festive break. Lois Clifford, Service Development Officer at Age UK STW, said: ‘We are very grateful to ReAssure for donating so many gift boxes. It was lovely to see people open them and everyone has been delighted with their gifts. It was so thoughtful of the staff at ReAssure to do something like this.’

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LEMON MASCARPONE CREAMS These quick and easy desserts make a delicious sweet treat for any occasion. Add the zest of 1 lemon to the cream mixture for an extra citrus kick. Serves 4 Ready in 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS: • Juice of 2 large lemons • 50g caster sugar

Mix the lemon juice and sugar in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

Place the mascarpone in a large mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until soft and smooth. Gradually beat in half the lemon sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, whip the cream until softly peaking. Gently fold the cream into the lemon mascarpone mixture. If it is a little too firm, fold in 2-3 tbsp of milk or single cream.

Dip four of the sponge fingers in some of the remaining lemon and sugar mixture then arrange in the base of four glass serving dishes, breaking to fit if necessary. Spoon half the mascarpone cream mixture on top.

Repeat the layers once more using the rest of the sponge fingers, lemon sugar mixture and lemon mascarpone cream. Scatter the white chocolate curls over the top. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving.

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Telford Triathlon Club Telford Triathlon Club looks forward to an exciting year of training, competition and enjoyment of swimming, running and cycling together. Formed in Autumn 2017, the club has already established a weekly routine of coached sessions at Oakengates Leisure Centre Track and Much Wenlock Swimming Pool, social rides, runs and swims. Telford Triathlon Club has forged a brand new partnership with Telford and Wrekin Council to encourage more people to try multi-sports events in 2018. Together they will be organising local “Go Tri” events in the local area. These will be short achievable distances, low-cost, suitable for all abilities and a great introduction to multi-sports. “Lots of local people like myself run, cycle and swim a little and are looking for a new challenge,” commented Heather Brennan, a beginner member and Club Secretary. “It’s great that we have this new club which is open to all abilities, shapes and sizes.” Jude Ingram, another beginner member, added: “I’ve already improved my running after a few sessions with our fantastic running coach and Ironman triathlete, Mark Taylor.”

Members also benefit from an online discussion group and a chance to ask about all aspects of Triathlon from the more experienced club members. Luke Mills, Chair of Telford Triathlon Club, said: “We formed the club to encourage local people to swim, cycle and run their way to better health and wellbeing. We welcome and support complete beginners through to Ironman competitors, whatever their goals are. Members ask all sorts of things in the group and there’s always someone who can help.” Mark Halstead, Welfare Officer and Middle Distance 70.3 triathlete, added: “We were all beginners once and we know how it feels!”

Another benefit of being a member is competing together. Several members will be supporting each other at events in Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Nantwich, Stafford, Wales and beyond over the coming months, so look out for their navy and royal blue sports kit. One member is even travelling to Barcelona! 2018 is a set to be a very successful year for Telford Triathlon Club – you can find out more about how to get involved by visiting www.telfordtri.co.uk. Come and join and be part of something great.

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Reducing and Coping with Stress Persistent stress can affect our health and even cause serious illness, so we need to know how to reduce stress and its effects. ‘Stress’ can refer to two different but related things: situations or events that put pressure on us; and our reaction to that pressure.

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• Affect your mental health, causing problems such as depression and exacerbating existing mental health issues. • Affect your physical health by preventing proper sleeping or eating, and causing excess cortisol and adrenaline release. This makes you feel unwell and may eventually lead to serious conditions, e.g. heart disease, asthma, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.

What Causes Stress?

Reducing your responsibilities and using time-management or organisational techniques can help to reduce stress in your life. You can find time management tips at www.nhs.uk/ conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/time-managementtips/ and www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-foreveryday-living/stress/dealing-with-pressure/, which also has coping strategies for specific pressures, such as being a student. Reducing the causes of our stress is important, but sometimes we can’t change stressful situations. However, we can learn to improve how we react to them.

Self-help strategies include: > Complementary therapies

Therapies like yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture and ecotherapy (time spent in nature) may help you relax. > Lifestyle Changes

• Major changes or events: bereavement, moving home, financial crises, exams, redundancy, retirement, job change, marriage, relationship break-up, illness/injury, pregnancy/ parenthood. ‘Happy’ events put extra pressure on us not to appear stressed.

A healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep help. Spend time with family and friends and talk through your problems. Make time for hobbies and relaxation; downtime isn’t a luxury, but essential for a healthy mind and body.

• Continual pressure: job, health or relationship worries, overwhelming responsibilities.

Develop a more positive outlook. This video discusses replacing negative thinking with positive: www.nhs.uk/Video/ Pages/unhelpful-thinking-podcast.aspx?searchtype=Tag&sear chterm=Mental+health.

• Feeling out of control and unable to change situations. • Uncertainty, e.g. potential redundancy. • A life that lacks change, purpose or activity. • Clutter and disorganisation, e.g. always running late. Research shows just the sight of clutter causes stress. Your stress threshold may depend on:

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• Your perception of the situation (affected by your positivity (or lack of it) and past experiences).

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• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps you understand your stress triggers and reaction to them, showing you how to act and react more positively.

• Avoiding the stress source. • Irritability, impatience, aggression, restlessness. • Depression or anxiety. • An inability to enjoy yourself/take an interest. • A sense of dread. • Feeling neglected or tearful. • Difficulty making decisions and concentrating. • Poor lifestyle choices: biting your nails, smoking or drinking, eating too much/too little. • Shallow breathing/hyperventilating.

• Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) combines mindfulness, meditation and yoga to reduce stress. > Medication to reduce symptoms E.g. antidepressants, sleeping pills, irritable bowel syndrome treatments and high blood pressure medication.

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The Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group recently donated £4,000 to two local Lion’s Groups.

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The photo shows President Charlie Miller of Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions receiving a cheque for £2,000, a second cheque was presented to Newport and Gnosall Lions this week.

We hold monthly bric a brac sales at the PRH and other fundraising events throughout the year at various locations in Telford. Each PSA testing kit now costs around £18 per person.

The money will be used for future free PSA testing evenings helping to diagnose Prostate Cancer. Recent PSA test evenings carried out in Newport and Madeley attracted over 700 men, at Madeley 15% of the men tested were flagged up as having abnormal PSA levels. We believe lives are being saved as a direct result of these blood tests for Prostate Cancer.

Being an independent group we rely on fundraising and accept grants from organisations that support our cause, and donations from the general public.

We also donate/support Prostate Cancer UK, and “Tackle” who issue a quarterly magazine covering the current situation, ref: progress in finding a cure for Prostate Cancer.

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Pictured left to right: Dennis Briggs (Chairman of SPCSG), Charlie Miller (President of Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions), Ian Bolinbroke (Treasurer of SPSG), Ann Lovatt and Kath Pagett (Joint Secretaries of SPCSG).

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local men in categories “at risk” from the disease to attend the event and get checked by having a simple blood test.

After discovering the heart-stopping facts about prostate cancer, Ironbridge Lions approached retired Consultant Urological Surgeon, Mr David Baxter-Smith, an authority on prostate cancer who has worked closely with Lions and Rotary across the country to make screening more widely available, and professional Phlebotomisits will be on hand to take the blood samples.

• All men over 50

Mr. Baxter-Smith urges all those who had a test last year to return to check that their PSA level has not risen. Prostate cancer affects around 45,000 men in the UK every year. Of those, almost one third will die from the disease. In Shropshire alone, around 250 men are diagnosed annually with prostate cancer. Despite these frightening statistics surprisingly there is no national screening programme for prostate cancer, which is why Ironbridge Lions, together with Ironbridge Rotary, are urging all

“It has been proven that early diagnosis of prostate cancer results in better outcomes,” says Lion President Charlie Miller, “and that is why every man in an ‘at risk’ category should come along and get checked. The ‘at risk’ categories for prostate cancer are:-

• All men over 40 with a history of the disease in their family • Any man over 45 from an African/West Indian ethnic group At our last event some 15% of those checked were advised to seek further medical advice. “Having talked to others about similar events staged around the country in recent years,” says Mr. Miller, "it is a fact that many men who had no prior symptoms were tested and found to have prostate cancer and as a result were able to receive treatment before it was too late”. Remember the event is free and no appointment is necessary. For further information visit www.facebook.com/ ironlions or call 0845 833 9516.

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30TH MARCH 2018

The goal of World Bipolar Day is to educate the world about bipolar disorder and improve sensitivity towards the illness. It’s marked each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent van Gogh, who is believed to have suffered from bipolar disorder.

• not feeling like sleeping or eating • doing things that often have disastrous consequences (e.g. excessive spending sprees) • making uncharacteristic decisions or statements that cause concern in others

What is Bipolar Disorder?

How is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed?

Bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression, is a condition that causes your mood and behaviour to go from one extreme to the other – low and lethargic to euphoric and overly-energetic (‘manic’). Depending on the type of bipolar, these swings can be frequent or may only occur every few weeks or months. Some people only have a few episodes in their lifetime. Depressive episodes are more frequent in some sufferers, while for others manic phases predominate. There may or may not be periods of mood stability in between. ‘Mixed state’ bipolar refers to a type where symptoms of depression and mania are experienced together; for example, overactivity with a depressed mood. ‘Rapid cycling’ involves repeated, rapid swings from a high to low phase without any stable period in between. It is estimated that bipolar disorder affects between 1 and 2% of the world’s population and the World Health Organization ranks it as the 6th leading case of disability in the world.

What causes bipolar disorder?

Experts don’t believe there is a single cause. Chemical imbalances in the brain, genetic factors, extreme stress and trauma can all play a part. Long-term cannabis use also seems to trigger bipolar in genetically vulnerable individuals, but the link is not fully understood. Bipolar disorder affects people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. However, it more commonly develops between the ages of 15 and 19, and rarely develops after 40.

What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?

Unfortunately, the very nature of bipolar means sufferers can find their symptoms hard to recognise and acknowledge, and make it hard for them to accept the concerns or help of others. In the depressive phase, symptoms include: • irritability • lacking energy • memory and concentration difficulties • lethargy and a loss of interest in everyday activities • feelings of worthlessness, self-doubt, guilt or despair • pervasive pessimism • hallucinations (seeing, hearing or smelling things that aren’t there) and illogical or delusional thinking • lack of appetite • difficulty sleeping • suicidal thoughts In the manic phase, symptoms may include: • feeling very happy, elated and energetic • talking very quickly • feeling full of self-importance • having impulsive, important new plans and ideas • being easily distracted, irritated or agitated • hallucinations, delusions and illogical thinking

Bipolar symptoms may affect your driving and you must inform the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) once you are diagnosed.

If you or those around you are worried about your symptoms, your GP can refer you to a psychiatrist. It’s not uncommon for sufferers to be initially diagnosed with clinical depression, and only diagnosed with bipolar later when a manic episode occurs. Your GP or psychiatrist may also send you for some tests to rule out physical conditions that can cause similar symptoms, such as thyroid problems.

How is Bipolar Disorder Treated?

Treatments for bipolar disorder aim to lessen its effects and help with symptoms. • Lifestyle changes. As with most conditions, getting the right nutrients, exercise and sleep can help, as well as planning to avoid stress and focus on activities that provide comfort, calm or a sense of achievement. • Medication. Depending on your symptoms, you may be given mood stabilisers, antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics (to treat anxiety) and sleeping tablets. • Self-awareness and self-help. With the help of a medical professional, you can be given guidance on how to recognise the signs and triggers of your depressive or manic episodes, helping you prepare for and prevent them. • Talking therapies/counselling. This can help you manage your depression and get perspective on troubling thoughts and relationships. If you have severe bipolar/severe episodes: Sometimes, bipolar can be severe and hard to treat. In this case, ECT (electro-convulsive therapy) is used. The modern ECT performed in today’s hospitals is tightly regulated and can be a highly effective treatment. If your symptoms are severe, you may not be in the best position to make judgements about your treatment or to look after yourself safely. In this case, you may need a stay in hospital. It’s also worth considering an ‘advanced directive/ decision’ – a set of written instructions about what treatments you want (or don’t want), in case you can’t communicate this later. Your GP or psychiatrist can help you with this.

Useful Information

The Samaritans www.samaritans.org; email jo@samaritans. org; Tel: 116 123 from any phone. You can talk confidentially to the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge. Bipolar UK A national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with bipolar, and their families and carers. www. bipolaruk.org; Tel: 0333 323 3880 (local rate). Mind A national charity giving advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. www.mind.org.uk; email: info@mind.org.uk; Tel: 0300 123 3393.

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Is It Worthwhile Private health insurance generally covers the cost of private consultations, treatments, and immediate aftercare as an inpatient. Some policies also pay for outpatient care, such as physiotherapy. Employers sometimes offer this type of insurance as a benefit to their employees, but if you’re thinking of taking out your own policy, how do you know if it’s going to be worthwhile?

TAKING OUT PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE?

What are the potential drawbacks of private medical insurance?

• Policies are costly, with premiums increasing every year • Some health conditions are excluded, so a private healthcare policy may not cover all your medical needs • You have to pay an excess each year • You may have ethical concerns about private health care

Before we look at the benefits and potential drawbacks of private medical insurance, here’s a little more detail on the cover that could be included.

• The insurer sets limits on the amount of cover available for each condition, each type of treatment, and an overall amount in the policy year

What might a health insurance policy cover?

Types of private healthcare insurance

The benefits provided by private health insurance vary according to the monthly premiums, with comprehensive policies offering the greatest level of cover. Here’s a general outline of the main benefits: • Private consultations • Anaesthesia • Inpatient stays for investigative tests, surgery, or immediate posttreatment care • Treatments and procedures as a day patient • Outpatient treatments and aftercare - physiotherapy or hydrotherapy, for example Some health insurance providers also offer cover for alternative therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy and herbal medicine, and dental or eye care.

What isn’t covered?

Policies can be tailored to individual circumstances, so if you have a family for example, you could take out a policy that covers your partner and children. Some people choose age-specific policies, but bear in mind that the older you are, the more expensive private health insurance will be. As well as family policies, you can buy individual private healthcare, joint policies and standalone policies specifically for children.

How much will private health insurance cost?

Various factors are taken into account by insurers when setting the price of private healthcare premiums - these include (but are not limited to): • Age • Existing health • Medical history as an individual, and of your family

Although specialist insurers do exist, a basic health insurance policy doesn’t generally cover:

• Lifestyle

• Pre-existing conditions (usually in the last five years) or chronic illnesses • Pregnancy and childbirth • Cosmetic surgery • Fertility treatment • Emergency treatment

It’s advisable to shop around before buying private health insurance. Comparison websites offer an idea of how much various policies cost, but as with many other types of insurance, there are ways to lower your premiums.

How does private health insurance work?

Private medical insurance is designed to work alongside NHS services, so your GP would need to refer you for a private consultation. Policies are renewed annually, with monetary excesses applying in the same way as with other forms of insurance. The insurer sets a limit on the amount of cover available to you annually. They define the benefits, plus any exclusions that apply - a pre-existing illness, for example - in the policy document. You pay a monthly premium, usually by direct debit, and are able to take advantage of cover during the policy year, up to the set limits.

Why might you decide to take out private health insurance? • You need fast access to a consultation, investigative procedure, or treatment • Treatment isn’t available on the NHS • You’re employed, but don’t receive private health insurance as a benefit • You’d like to see a particular consultant, or require a specialist referral • You want the comfort of staying in a private room • You don’t want to wait for physiotherapy after surgery

• Types of cover required

Choosing to pay a higher excess in the event of a claim can reduce the amount you pay each month. Some insurers also offer no claims discounts, and reductions if you can prove that you attend a gym regularly, for example. If a ‘waiting time’ is added to your policy’s terms and conditions, it can also lower the costs involved when taking out private medical insurance. Essentially, this means that, if the NHS waiting list is less than the waiting period stated in your policy, you must receive treatment on the NHS. Otherwise, your policy covers the cost of private treatment.

Alternatives to private health insurance

There are alternative ways to fund private medical treatment without taking out an insurance policy. If you have residual income or existing savings, for example, you could set aside a sum to cover a proportion of future treatments. Paying only for the initial consultation is also an option if you require an urgent medical opinion. The consultant would then refer you back to the NHS for treatment, if necessary. Healthcare cash plans also exist that help you cover your medical costs. In this case you’re refunded the costs that you pay up front, up to pre-agreed limits.

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Six Things People Hate

ABOUT THE LAMBORGHINI URUS

Lamborghini has taken the wraps off its controversial Urus 4x4 – but not everyone thinks it looks bellissimo.

While an off-roader from a traditional sports car manufacturer is always going to raise eyebrows, it seems the internet is aghast at everything from the door handles to the new Italian car’s name. On the plus side, the Urus has a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 under the bonnet packing 641bhp, allowing the SUV to reach a top speed of 186mph – that’s quicker than the Bentley Bentayga. It also gets all manner of off-road tech designed to make it capable in all conditions, not just on the road. However, despite the incredible technology, a lot of people don’t like the way the Urus looks. So what exactly has got up people’s noses?

The rear door handles Once you’ve spotted them, they’re hard to un-see. For some reason, Lamborghini placed the handles on the rear wheel arch and they look like ugly barnacles. With many manufacturers working hard to integrate handles into creases and curves of bodywork so they don’t ruin lines, it appears Lamborghini’s designers forgot it needed them and stuck them on at the last minute.

The name Roughly translated, the name Urus refers to extinct wild relations of domestic cattle. We get the association with bulls – there’s one on the Lamborghini crest, after all – but this one seems just a little tenuous.

Lower down, the switchgear, steering settings and drive mode controllers have all been lumped together. It all looks just a little clumsy – and not particularly user-friendly.

Front sensor In order to top the latest safety tests, manufacturers have to incorporate the semi-autonomous technology in their cars. This relies on sensors at the front of the car. Most car makers tuck them away neatly in the front of the grille, but Lamborghini seems to have chosen to make it a ‘feature’. Unfortunately, it does stick out a fair bit and makes the front end of the car look less finished than it should – we’d have liked to have seen it fit flusher with the front bumper.

Rear styling The back of the Urus hasn’t gone down well with some internet commentators – most labelling it fussy and over-styled. The quad exhaust pipes appear to be angled out, rather than pointing directly rearward – a strange styling touch that will also take some getting used to.

The Urus moniker sounds clunky and it’s far from the sleek Lambo names of old – evocative names like Miura, Diablo and Countach. Even Gallardo has more panache than the new 4x4.

The interior It’s hard to ignore the influence that Lamborghini parent Audi has had over the Urus’ interior. The large infotainment screen looks good, but unfortunately that’s where the design appeal stops.

Side profile You’d expect a Lamborghini-made SUV to incorporate a little sleekness in its design, but unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be the case with the Urus. The windscreen is very upright, while the rear three-quarters has a rather unfortunate hint of a Hyundai Veloster in it. Just don’t say that too loudly – it will upset the Italians.

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Madagascar Madagascar is the world’s oldest island: it first split from Africa and then from India around 70 million years ago. In the Indian Ocean, between the Mozambique mainland to the west and Reunion and Mauritius to the east, it is the fourth largest island on earth, almost 1,000 miles long, 360 across, best known for the unique flora and fauna which evolved in isolation for a surprisingly long time. According to experts, the first settlers arrived from Borneo in 500 AD and since then, 90% of the original forest has been lost, and deforestation is still ongoing. Most affected are the more densely populated central highlands, laced with paddies and barren hills, but Madagascar still claims over 40 special reserves and national parks – several of them listed as UNESCO World Heritage – with a rich diversity of habitats. Ecosystems range from dry spiny forest in the south, dotted with baobabs and octopus trees, to mangroves and lakes, deciduous trees

'THE EIGHTH CONTINENT' and dramatic pinnacles in the west and tropical rainforest in the east, where some of the most popular national parks can be accessed from Antananarivo. Ranomafana is a good 10 hour drive south of the capital, the route winding past colourful villages and hills with spectacular views. But one can overnight in Antsirabe, a pretty place bustling with rickshaws and craft shops, then continue the next day. Driving down at dusk in the final stages, it feels almost like the end of the world as the seemingly impenetrable cloud forest rises all around above the Namorona river and waterfall. Morning is the best time to explore the park, when animals are more active. This is where golden bamboo lemurs were first discovered in 1986 and, along the steep trails, nature lovers may be rewarded with wonderful sights as they and other lemurs leap through the trees, playing with their young or swinging from branches. Guides imitate the call to locate them and also point out spiders, frogs, red giraffe-necked beetles and tropical birds such as pastel-hued cuckoo rollers or magpie robins. Mossy memorial stones recall ‘ancient people of the forest’ among tall tree and bird’s nest ferns, traveller’s palms, orchids and lobelia. Chameleons can also be spotted, perfectly camouflaged day or night. East of the capital, the AndasibeMantadia national park is an easier option, just a four hour drive with a choice of walking circuits and gentle paths. Palm and dragon trees mingle with eucalyptus, blue tea plants, bird’s nectar, berries and much more. There are birds and butterflies, reptiles, geckos and several species of lemurs, including indris, the largest of them all, whose melancholy ‘singing’ can be heard at dawn. On the nearby river islands, now a sanctuary for rescued lemurs, black and white ruffed lemurs, playful ringtails and lovely diademed sifaka, or ‘dancing lemur’, happily pose for wideeyed visitors paddling in canoes around the reed beds. Fauna or flora, around 90% of species are found nowhere else on earth and one can barely imagine 14,000 species of plants, many with medicinal properties, 170 species of palms, thousands of orchids, hundreds of birds, fish and over 100 species of lemurs, many endangered or rare. It is the world’s top biodiversity hotspot, ‘the eighth continent’, say some ecologists, and in this impoverished but beautiful ‘red island’, one hopes the goverment will bring greater stability and progress to benefit both the people and their incredible natural world.

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I’m Not Sure

I DID THE RIGHT THING

As I drove through town, it was sitting three cars behind me: an ANPR-equipped police car. I knew had nothing to worry about as I had stuck to the speed limits, and my car and I were both road-legal. So I just clocked it in my rear view mirror as another road user. Approaching the red lights I pulled up next to a driver who was chatting away on their phone. Even though the car was stationary, this is an offence that now carries 6 penalty points, a £200 fine and, if incurred in the first two years of gaining your licence, a disqualification too. (I assume this caveat was added as the statistics show that those aged 18-24 are three times more likely to commit this offence.) Yet, a survey by Kwik-Fit revealed that an astonishing 43% of those questioned still fail to realise this. More worryingly 17% of those surveyed admitted to texting and 34% to taking calls when driving! It seems the message is slow to get through.

dropping of the phone said it all. Whether the police saw them on the phone I don’t know as, at that point, the traffic moved off.

When the driver next to me glanced across, I motioned behind me. Their startled look and

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On reflection I’m not sure I did the right thing - was I a Good Samaritan? Or perhaps I shouldn’t have intervened, let the law take its course and a driver learn a hard lesson that using a mobile phone behind the wheel is illegal.

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are the fastest growing industries in the world. Even if your child doesn’t fancy a career in STEM, they will need to use elements of it throughout their working life. According to The National Science Foundation, “To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.” So how can you help your child to develop a real

• codecombat.com: while this American site is mainly aimed at teachers, you can sign up as a parent or student to access a free short course. • www.codeclub.org.uk, which lists coding clubs for 9-13 year olds across the UK.

Engineering K’Nex model building sets are a fun way to introduce engineering concepts. The K’Nex Education Introduction to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys Set, for example, contains more than 170 pieces, and instructions for building eight mini machines. You can also help your child to make simple structures using household items. Straws and play dough are ideal materials for building model bridges. Or try searching www.instructables.com for instructions on making structures out of lolly sticks or toothpicks.

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Science There are lots of children’s science sets available to buy, but you don’t actually need any fancy equipment to conduct simple experiments at home, such as: • Asking your child to add a few drops of oil to a glass of water. Discuss what they think will happen. Will the oil and water mix or stay separate? • Finding four old, dull two pence coins. Soak each one in a different liquid (water, coke, vinegar and lemon juice) for a few minutes to see which liquid cleans the coin the best.

Technology Computer programming now features in the National Curriculum and many schools offer basic coding clubs from Key Stage 2. Paul Lyons, IT Director at Ebuyer.com, explains, “Even if your child has no interest in becoming a software developer, they will benefit from skills such as problem solving and following instructions - which can be applied to other areas. Many parents may not know where to begin, but introducing educational aspects into children’s technology use at home can have a real impact on a child’s ability.” There are lots of resources available to help your child at home. Useful websites include: • scratch.mit.edu, which lets children aged six and up learn the basics of creating games online.

Maths Kjartan Poskitt, author of Murderous Maths and Ambassador for the National Young Mathematicians’ Awards 2017, says, “I always say that maths is like broccoli. You either like it or you hate it, but you have to have some because it’s good for you. If learning the tables is driving your child mad, what can you do to sauce them up? The secret is to play around with numbers and get to know them. Here are a couple of little facts and tricks to get you started: • If you write out the digits 1 2 3 4, you can turn them into 12 = 3 x 4. You can also do this with 5 6 7 8 because 56 = 7 x 8. • Pick any three consecutive numbers (e.g. 4, 5 and 6). Multiply the smallest by the biggest, and then add one. (So here we get 4 x 6 = 24, then 24 + 1 = 25). The answer is always the same as the middle number squared (5 x 5 = 25).”

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MARCH MEDLEY This month’s collection of recent releases includes modern fairy tales, a psychological thriller and historical fiction at its finest.

The Toymakers – Robert Dinsdale

It’s 1917 and pregnant teenager Cathy Wray seeks sanctuary at a London toy store. She soon discovers that these toys are unlike any she’s ever seen before. There’s a clockwork dog that’s devoted to his master, paper trees that grow from seed, and toy soldiers that wage battles on their own. Cathy learns to call The Emporium home, and the people who own it her family. But then the First World War breaks out, and nothing will ever be quite as magical again. The Toymakers is a must for fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus.

The Sacrifice Box – Martin Stewart

Five friends make a pact one summer’s day, when they find an old stone box in the woods. Several years later, one of them breaks the rules and dark forces are unleashed, including a killer teddy bear, zombie crows and a demonic puppet. The five must put aside their differences and come together to appease the box before it’s too late. Aimed at teens and young adults, The Sacrifice Box is a winning blend of coming of age drama and supernatural horror.

Happiness For Humans – P.Z. Reizen

Romantic comedy meets sci-fi in this enjoyable novel. Aiden’s creators know that he’s an intelligent piece of software, which can read books in under a millisecond, review films and tell jokes. What they don’t know is that Aiden has developed feelings, or that his favourite person is Jen, who helps develop Aiden’s conversational skills. Aiden decides Jen would be happier in a relationship, so sets her up on a date. But Aiden isn’t the only intelligent AI on the loose, and not all of them have such good intentions.

White Chrysanthemum – Mary Lynn Bracht

Approximately 200,000 young Korean women and girls were enslaved by the Japanese army in the Second World War. Thousands of these ‘comfort women’ died from the abuse they experienced. White Chrysanthemum tells the fictional story of 15 year old Hana, who is kidnapped after stepping in to rescue her little sister, Emi. Several decades later, we meet Emi in her desperate last attempt to find out what happened to Hana all those years ago. While White Chrysanthemum is, at times, painful to read, it’s impossible to put down and a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.

The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night – Jen Campbell

This collection of modern fairy tales is dark, twisted and beautiful, and range from the macabre to the heart-warming. You’ll read about a mermaid in an aquarium, a boy who suspects his sister has two souls, and a man who uses animal hearts to keep his girlfriend’s love. There are elements of well-known myths and fairy stories, but this collection is more Brothers Grimm than Disney. Captivating.

Everything Is Lies – Helen Callaghan

Sophia arrives home one day to find her mother dead and her father lying in a pool of blood. The police are convinced it’s a clear case of attempted murder-suicide, and Sophia is the only one who can prove her mother’s innocence. As she delves into her mother’s past, she uncovers tales of a secret cult, and learns more about her family, and herself, than she could ever have imagined. A tense psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns.

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The Great British The Great British Spring Clean campaign, which is taking place on 2 - 4th March, has a simple aim: to bring people across the country together to clear up the litter that blights our towns, villages, countryside and beaches. The campaign is organised by Keep Britain Tidy, an independent charity working towards eliminating litter, ending waste by creating sustainable practices, and improving our beaches, parks and streets.

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There are three important things to consider. They are: loss, where you lose digital things such as photos, home movies or documents you don’t want to lose; malicious software, which is when a program sneaks onto your computer and causes trouble; and hacking, which is when somebody you don’t know gets into your computer to access your personal information and/or demand money. The good news is that they’re all easy to deal with. Let’s talk about loss first. The single best way to prevent loss of valuable personal things such as family photos is to have extra copies. They don’t need to be printed copies — if you take as many photos as we do the cost of getting even some of them printed is frightening — and if you keep your copies digital then you don’t need to spend too much money to copy your entire photo or video library, or anything else you want to keep a backup of.

You can store backups on services such as Google Photos, Flickr and Apple’s iCloud, but for proper peace of mind we’d recommend backing up to an external hard disk: that’s much faster, and doesn’t require you to keep up a membership or pay a monthly subscription as some online services do. You can get a really good external hard disk for less than £40, and you don’t need to pay much for faster, even higher capacity ones: at the time of writing Seagate’s Expansion drive, which offers 1TB of storage and has a super-fast USB 3.0 connection for modern PCs and Macs, is just £45. If you’re backing up really massive libraries, a whopping 4TB of storage is still under £100 — although most of us won’t need anything close to that.

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at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6.30-8pm Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm Wed: WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 5:30&7pm, Bollywood Dancing 6.45-8.30pm Thu: Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.30-9.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. Fri: Youth club 7.30-9pm. If you would like further info. on above visit www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Moira Hoath on 07722 213264.

Church Aston

Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Linda Browning 01952 876306 for further details. Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New members welcome. Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 812092 at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt. wks), 7-10pm Whist Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 7-10pm Whist Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts Sun: From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons

Dawley

Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Dawley Social Club, King St, Telford TF4 2AG @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday, Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961 www.tcfonline.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows, Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under 5’s Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9-12 Table Top Sale

Donnington

Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band Practice nights 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 1011. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@yahoo.com Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to

11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128. at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.

Edgmond

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

Hadley

Hadley Five O Club - for over 50s meets most Mondays 9-45am to 12-noon at Hadley United Services clubroom. Talks, entertainers, trips out, refreshments etc Call in, or ring Keith on 01952-244804. Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Annette Jones on annette. jones234@yahoo.com Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Castle Farm Community Centre in Hadley, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877

Horsehay

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

Ketley

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

Lawley

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

Lilleshall

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

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc. Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304.

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

Muxton

Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: 12:30-2:15pm NCT Bumps and Babes group - for parents and carers with children under 2, £1.50 donation Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy. Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

13th Mar (Tue) - Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) - Short AGM + a ‘Shropshire Pine Martens’ update by SWT’s own Stuart Edmunds. 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. 20th Mar (Tue) - Newport Shropshire U3A Caroline Pugh will present "Servants' Talk". at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Road, Newport at 2pm. Admission £1. Members and visitors are most welcome to come along. Gnosall, Newport & District Lions Club. 1st Mon monthly at 8pm - Community Room, Gnosall Fire Station, Wharf Road ST20 0DB. For people interested in helping in the community. Contacts: Pat 01785 780032 or John 01952 273919. Newport Writers' Circle meet on 2nd Wed of month (except Aug), 10.30am in the library. New members welcomed. A friendly group who share their stories in a warm and welcoming way. Contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@ hotmail.com for more info. Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267. Newport Afternoon Guild meet on the 1st Wed 2-4pm at the Cosy Hall in Newport. Call 01952 825 287 for further infomation. Newport Bridge Academy - Meet Mondays 7pm at Royal Naval Association, Bellmans Yard, Newport. All standards welcome very friendly club. Expert tuition every week from EBU Grand master & qualified teacher, followed by duplicate bridge. Easy parking and tea/coffee included. Please call Grahame on 07541 048785 or Bob on 07907 887010 or email newport.bridge. academy@outlook.com Newport Bridge Club meet Tue & Thu 7pm at The Hub St Mary Street Newport. We welcome duplicate bridge players of all standards. Interested? Come and join us. Call 01952 814474 for more details or e-mail info@newport-bridge-club.co.uk The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road,

Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information. Cygnus Book Club – Come along and join a friendly group as we discuss a spiritual book or theme of the month – all whilst enjoying drinks and cake! Contact Romella 07894 812440 Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off in the pharmacy side of Boots in the High Street, Newport. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.309.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@ lovedressmaking.co.uk www.facebook. com/lovedressmaking Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu - bingo, Fri - dominoes/ quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:303pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www. newportphotoclub.com for details.

Oakengates

31st Mar (Sat) - Tina Lou's Vintage Fair 10am-3pm, at the Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates. Free admission. Stalls selling vintage clothing & fashion accessories, kitchenalia, furniture, militaria, vinyl & much more. For more details & to book a stall email tinalou46@outlook.com Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood) Oakengates Traditional Market - Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934.

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys, 7pm Junior Boys Section. Friday - 7pm Company Section (boys and girls school year 7+). Contact Dave on 07548 574901. Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

Priorslee

Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee. TF2 9NN All abilities welcome. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details or see our Facebook page facebook.com/MaudeandRose. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the The Lion Inn, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@ btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club Monday nights from 7:30pm The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details.

Shawbirch

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

Sheriffhales

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

Shifnal

27th Mar (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. "We Never Forget a Face" - (face recognition software) by David McCaddon. Visitors welcome £2. Details at: https://.u3asites.org.uk/wrekin 24th Apr (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. "The History of Chocolate - all about chocolate, with tastings" by Janette Rowlatt. Visitors welcome £2. Details at: https://.u3asites.org.uk/wrekin 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. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

Telford & Wrekin Arthritis Support Group, meet monthly at St. George’s Sports & Social Club, Church St. 7.30–9.30pm. Also organize trips with side lift coaches and a 5 days holiday once a year with disabled access. Hydrotherapy sessions Thu 5–7pm, by appt only. For further details contact Mrs. Pat Watkins on 01952 618381. at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull) 1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact A. Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Telford - Town Centre

Tuesday Group lively discussions in a good humoured atmosphere. Women meeting 10:30 to 12:30 on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Venue subject to change. Contact Brenda on 01952 610939.

Trench

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

Wellington

3rd Mar (Sat) – Community History Day. 10.30am-2.30pm, Wellington Library, TF1 1LX. Covering local, community and family history in East Shropshire. Come to this FREE event and talk to friendly experts who can guide you in your interests and research or start you on a new hobby. For more info email info@wlsf.org.uk or marilynhigson@ hotmail.com, visit www.wlsf.org.uk 14th Apr (Sat) - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair - Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, home made refreshments. Free adjacent car park, train station close by, bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station. Further details from Bob Pilkington, T: 01299 211737. sbpilkington02@outlook.com. Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun. For more info. contact Membership Secretary, Carol Shore on 01952 597851 or 07792 862826. Wellington, the home of The Telfordaires Barbershop Harmony Chorus. For the MALE voice. If you can or can’t sing, just like to try, or need some entertainment for an event. Contact us on 0845 463 1618 Art and Craft fun for toddlers - every Friday at 11am at Wellington Methodist Church. Contact Kirsty on 07741 066858 or kirsty@art4tots.com or visit www.Art4Tots. com for further details. Art for Enjoyment - at Wellington Methodist Church - Tue mornings or afternoons, and now on Thu afternoons as well, 1.30 - 3.30pm. Call Liz Doody, the course tutor for more info. or to book your place on 07970 709116. SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. House, gardens and tearoom open Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm, last admission to house 4pm. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo.com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_ stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@ btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Belmont Hall. Belmont Community Hall in Wellington meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409.

The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178. Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Carvers Close Community Room, Holyhead Rd, Wellington. For more info call 01952 251 364.

Other Areas

Phoenix Club for the widowed - a club for both men and women who are widowed and are ready to restart their social life in a friendly supportive atmosphere. We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at Codsall Village Hall at 7pm in the summer afternoons and 2.30pm in the winter. We have a varied program of entertainmentand we also organise monthly lunches at local pubs, day trips and holidays. For more information phone Anthea 01952 462905 or Ray 01785 840959. Age UK Lunch Clubs - are held every month at 10 different locations. Ring Age uk Telford (01952 201803) for more details or check out the website: www. ageukshropshireandtelford.org.uk IT Class (for older people) run every Wednesday 3-5pm at Brookside Community Centre. Contact Diane Douglas 01952 201803 ext 001 or diane.douglas@ ageukstw.org.uk Whist Drive - Every Fri, at Buildwas Village Hall, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@ googlemail.com, 07791 724827 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie.jobes@ guidedogs.org.uk. Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk. Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Monday evenings 7:309pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla.co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details if you are intersted in joining the choir. The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 - www. nadfas-wm.org.uk/wrekin.html Telford and Wrekin Ladies Circle is all about fun and friendship – trying something new, relaxing with friends, fundraising & great days out. If you are between 1845 and want to know more contact us at: tandwladiescircle@hotmail.com - 07961 961475 or find us on Facebook. Wrekin Writers meet 3rd Sat of month 9 till noon. Large friendly group that’ll help to motivate you with your writing. Visit www. wrekinwriters.co.uk or call Darren on 01952 405178.

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Local Health, Sport

Admaston

at Admaston House Community Centre (for further info. contact Moira Hoath on 07722 213264): Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm Thu: Gentle seated and standing exercises for older people. 10.30-11.30am. Qualified tutor £2.50, call Diane Douglas on 01952 201803 for details. Thu: Slimming World - 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Contact Sharon on 07775 512563

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Thu 11am Medau Movement & Dance exercise with Rosemary 01785 822442.

Dawley

Clubbercise - Mon 6.45-7.35pm Dawley Social Club Kings Street TF4 2AG. All welcome no need to book. Contact Kim - 07724 087516 Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.3010.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Graeme Hughes on 07912 466207. Slimming World (Tue 9:15am & 11:15am) at Dawley Bank Call Paula on 07791 743509 Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-asyou-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail.com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at The Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Dawley, TF4 3JS. Contact us through our website www.imsg.org.uk or e-mail secretary@imsg.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

Donnington

Bums n Tums fitness class - at Silver Threads Hall, Donnington 6.30-7.30pm. It would suit all fitness levels and is great fun! Contact Cheryl on 07714 610591 or cheryljauncey2@gmail.com

Edgmond

Yoga, Pilates & Full Body Workout Classes - in the new Studio at Edgmond Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Edgmond, Newport, TF10 8HU. Mondays: Pilates at 6pm; Full Body Workout class at 7.15pm; Wednesdays: Yoga at 6pm. Cost: £6 PAYG or £30 in advance for 6 classes. Call/ text 07875 661045 or email denisepheasant@hotmail.com to book.

Hadley

Gentle Exercise (for older people) - at the Methodist Church (Hadley) 2-3pm Mondays. £2.50 per session, all abilities welcome. Exercise Class at Hadley Community Centre (Hadley) Tue 1:00-1:45pm (for older people, but a little more physical). £2.50 per session, all abilities welcome. Slimming World - at HLC, Hadley - 5.30pm & 7.30pm Contact Sharon on 07775 512563

Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 1011:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley - 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@ btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact Peter on 01952 242873. Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

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

Ketley

Yoga - Wednesdays 7-8pm at Ketley Community Centre, Holyhead Road, Ketley, TF1 5AN. Friendly class, suitable for all abilities and beginners are especially welcome. £5 per class, no need to book. Contact Debbie on 07790 006815, email debbieyogaone@gmail.com or see my website: www.yogaone.co.uk Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@ yahoo.co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

Lawley

Clubbercise - Tue 6.45-7.35pm Lawley Primary School Arleston Lane TF4 2PR (next to community centre) All welcome no need to book. Contact Kim - 07724 087516 Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch. co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@ mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers. com Stretch & Tone Class - Tue - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com. Zumba - Mon & Wed - Lawley Community Centre 6pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Leegomery

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

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: 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)

Lilleshall

Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@ mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453

www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.15-10.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

Bootcamp/Interval training classes at Bridal Road, Bridal Court, Madeley. Every Tue & Thu 7-8pm. Suits all fitness levels and great fun. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High St, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat 8.30 & 10.30am.

Muxton

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

Newport

Yoga,Pilates, Zumba, Clubbercise, Box-Fit, Circuits, Kettlebells, Body Pump, Fit-Steps, Yummy-Mummy’s, Relaxation, Tone & Sculpt ALL available at Pulse Fitness The Ballroom High Street Newport. Pay As You Go Classes Available Plus Pre-Paid Class Cards. Call Nikki 07967 343728 or email nikkiwitty@ymail.com Tai Chi - Gentle exercise to improve flexibility and balance, relieve stress and aid relaxation. Suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. Cosy Hall Tuesday am. Contact Dilys 01952 588838 / dilysd407@gmail.com Groupfit, Women Only and Boxfit classes at The Body Barn in Newport - see website for full details at: www. thebodybarn.co.uk or call 01952 455541. Forton Cricket Club - Fancy playing cricket, we have two senior teams, ladies team and junior teams - for more info contact Clive 01952 825447 or cliverjones1958@gmail.com Nova Utd FC based in Newport, looking for new players for 2017/18,Training Saturday mornings 9-10.30 Shuker Fields, Ages 7 to 16yrs, all abilities welcome, for more details visit our website www.novaunitedfc.co.uk Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch, Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes. Contact sensei@meijyukan.co.uk website www.meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678 0091 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@ hotmail.co.uk Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www. shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm. Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/ yogame4families Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. A small friendly group of people meet every Friday evening from 6-7pm in Burton Borough School to play social badminton and volleyball. If you're interested please contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@hotmail.com for more information. Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – are you looking to connect to like-minded spiritually awake women & deepen your connection - then this group is for you. 1st Fri of month in Newport – Contact Romella 07894 812440 Meditation for Calm Classes – held every Tuesday 2-2.50pm @ Tina’s Wellness Studio, New Street, Newport, drop in for £10 or prebook 4 weeks @ £9 a class (£36) Book Romella 07894 812440 Free essential oil classes – every Mon (& other days) Learn how essential oils can support your wellbeing goals, families health needs, emotions, sleep and even be used for cleaning. Contact Romella 07894 812440 Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.

& Fitness Classes Oakengates

Telford Fight Factory - Muay Thai, Boxing, Strength & Conditioning. At The Ice Lounge, Eden Complex, Cannongate Road, Oakengates. Fun, family friendly class, age 7-70yrs, Mon 6-7, Wed 7-8. Contact Stuart Whiston 07786 115899 or fb Clubbercise - Excercise in disguise. Easy to follow routines to Banging Club tunes from the 90s with L.E.D Glow Sticks. At The Ice Lounge, Eden Complex, Cannongate Road, Oakengates. Tue 7-8, Thu 7-8. Contact Amanda Whiston 07780 515350 or fb Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club - Est 1982 at Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting 6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger Rowley on 01952 612574. Slimming World (Sat - 8am & 10am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

HIITPad Fitness 4 week Intensive Academy. Morning and Evening groups. Held at Bailang, St Gower Street Trading Estate George's, Telford. For more info and next course dates visit www.hiitpad. co.uk Karate and Self-Defence at 1st Priorslee & St. Georges Scout Hall, Snedshill Way, St. Georges on Friday's 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Family-orientated, from beginner to black belt and beyond. Adults £3 Under 16s £2.50. Contact Zanshin-do Karate Chief Instructor Steve Lowe 6th Dan Black Belt for further information by emailing stevelowe59@blueyonder.co.uk "Koshi Wind-Chime Relaxation and Healing" Come for Healing and Relax to beautiful sounds. £5 each. St Georges & Priorslee Parish Centre. London Rd, TF2 9LJ. Every 4 wks Thu 7.30pm. Booking essential 07974 196 421 Nikki Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm

Shawbirch

Stirchley

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

Shifnal

Swimming Lessons - Duck N Dive Limited - Baby, preschool, afterschool & adult swimming lessons across various locations in Telford & Shifnal. T: 01952 301012, Email:info@dndswim.co.uk, Web:www.dndswim.co.uk Line Dancing Classes at Shifnal Memorial Club on Tue at 7.30pm. Slimming World - Shifnal Village Hall - Wed (9.30am) Call Paula on 07791 743509 Meditation followed by group activity every Thu 7.309.30pm at Citizen’s Hall, Curriers Lane, Shifnal. £8pp. Contact Norma on 01952 463876 or email Jehandra@ yahoo.com or Facebook -Jehandra Holistic Healing for more details. Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 - 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. Thu mornings at Shifnal Village Hall - Yoga 10-11am, £5 per class. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch. co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@ gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. DANCE class 10.30 Wed at St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & routines for fitness & fun, over 50s, £5. More info www.shifnaldance.moonfruit.com Spaces limited so please contact Sally 01952 461768. Pilates Mon 10-11am (starting 5th Sep) at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall. Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail.com 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

Clubbercise - Wed 6.15-7.05pm St Georges Sports & Social Club TF2 9LU. All welcome no need to book. Contact Kim - 07724 087516

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

Telford - Town Centre

25th Mar (Sun) - Healthy Lifestyle Show - 10am – 5pm, The International Centre, Telford TF3 4JH, https:// healthylifestyleshowshropshire.eventbrite.co.uk. The event will run over 5 zones including Nutrition, Wellbeing, Health & Fitness, speciality Food, Retail & Shopping and include some workshops, demonstrations and a café area. Advance ticket sales are now live. For trade information contact: 07964 038546, bookings@healthylifestyleshow.org.uk AQUABABIES - Swimming lessons for children aged 12 weeks to 3 years. Lessons held at The Park Inn hotel on Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat from 10am. To book your FREE trial lesson contact Lisa on 07598 617442 or Stuart on 01543 572855

Trench

Yoga - Mondays 7-8pm at Our Lady of the Rosary and St Luke Church Hall, Church Road, Trench, TF2 7HG. Friendly class suitable for all abilities and beginners are especially welcome. £5 per class, no need to book. Contact Debbie on 07790 006815, email debbieyogaone@gmail.com or see my website: www. yogaone.co.uk Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels - 6:30 to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench. Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise. Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50. Contact Cheryl 07714 610591.

Wellington

Mindfulness Introduction Course - starts Friday 16th March 5.30 – 6.30 @ Supple Fitness Studio, Wrekin Professional Centre, Holyhead Road. Booking is essential!! Contact Lorraine: Lorraine@affinity-andbeyond.co.uk or 07898 823339 for more info or to reserve a place. Mindfulness is a wonderful way to learn to relax and it can also help with many physical and emotional disorders including depression, anxiety, pain and stress. Wrekin Shotokan Karate Club, at Wrekin College Sports Hall, Wellington: Wed 6:30pm; Sat 10:30am; and at Sport TCAT Mondays 7:30 pm. Learn authentic Japanese Shotokan karate from team of black belts lead by 6th Dan, Shotokan Karate International Federation, Japan. Contact: Tony on 07841 839372. Severn Spokes Cycling Group - We are a small, friendly and welcoming group of cyclists who run regular, easy paced rides from Wellington through the quiet lanes of Shropshire and beyond. Contact severnspokes@gmail. com or visit www.facebook.com/severnspokes and/or our website www.severnspokes.com Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details. KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford. co.uk or 07737 825263.

Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@ immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving.com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving. Slimming World - Wed & Thu at The Glebe Centre, Glebe St, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 07737 734347 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo. co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www. wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (47yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 12-1pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Ercall Wood Academy, Wellington. Club nights - Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact Jerry Seymour (Chairman) on 01952 261008 or email jeremy.seymour9@gmail.com Website: www.wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

Taoist Tai Chi Society of GB - All ages and abilities welcome. See taoist.org.uk for information and availability of classes or phone 01952 597685. Swimming Lessons - Duck N Dive Limited - Baby, preschool, afterschool & adult swimming lessons across various locations in Telford & Shifnal. T: 01952 301012, Email:info@dndswim.co.uk, Web:www.dndswim.co.uk Dance Fit at Hollinswood every Friday 2.45pm-3.30pm, call Diane Douglas on 01952 201803 for details. Sutton Heights - Music4health singing for all ages and stages every Sat. Fee £10. 11am-12 and sound healing at 2pm-3pm please book before day. Contact Linda 01952 680232 or visit www.lindaangelis.com Telford Green Gym - Want to get and have Fun? Don’t like the Gym try the Green Gym.Improve your fitness and general well being by getting involved in practical conservation.The Telford Green Gym offers activities all over Telford On Tue, Wed and Thu. Contact The healthy Lifestyles Hub 01952 382582 Arriba Wellness Club - Community Weight Loss Challenge at Fitness First, Telford. Call Lisa Harris on 07580 434325. Yoga for Pregnancy in Albrighton - Weekly classes every Mon 8-9.15pm. Gentle exercise from weeks 15-40 of your pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890 543 508.

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MOVIES PETER RABBIT

Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter’s feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne). Date: 16th March 2018 Genre: Animated Cast Members: James Corden, Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne

PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING

Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat. In March 2018, John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) leads the cast of ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’, the follow-up to 2013’s cinematic epic of monsters and mechs, inspiring a new generation to become the biggest heroes to ever walk the earth. Release Date: 23rd March 2018 Genre: Action Cast Members: John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Charlie Day

COMING SOON... TOMB RAIDER

Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished when she was scarcely a teen. Now a young woman of 21 without any real focus or purpose, Lara navigates the chaotic streets of trendy East London as a bike courier, barely making the rent, and takes college courses, rarely making it to class. Determined to forge her own path, she refuses to take the reins of her father’s global empire just as staunchly as she rejects the idea that he’s truly gone. Advised to face the facts and move forward after seven years without him, even Lara can’t understand what drives her to finally solve the puzzle of his mysterious death. Release Date: 16th March 2018 Genre: Action, Adventure Cast Members: Alicia Vikander, Walton Goggins , Hannah John-Kamen

READY PLAYER ONE

The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance).

When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. When an unlikely young hero named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) decides to join the contest, he is hurled into a breakneck, realitybending treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger. Release Date: 30th March 2018 Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Cast Members: Tye Sheridan, Mark Rylance, Olivia Cooke Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.

Notes from your local Ironbridge Gorge Councillor Telford and Wrekin Council has rejected plans to introduce Selective Licensing in some areas of the Borough and plans to implement a ‘Better Homes for All’ package. The decision was taken by the Council to scrap the plans following a consultation that attracted over 900 responses, the highest number of responses that the council has ever received on a consultation. The Wrekin Landlord Association spearheaded a campaign calling on the Council to reconsider its proposal and the Conservative Group heavily opposed Selective Licensing as we felt it would be extremely damaging for reputable, good landlords and would have done little to improve housing standards, given the existing sanctions available to Councils to tackle 'rogue' landlords. At the beginning of the year the Coalbrookdale Foundry was put on the market by Aga as Land and Buildings for sale. This is encouraging news from Aga as by retaining the industrial units as part of the sale, this will hopefully encourage an industrial/ commercial use. However, this is an open market process and they will consider the expressions of interest they receive. Aga are keen to identify a deliverable scheme in planning terms and identify a future use that considers the site’s historical significance. I will continue to work with the agents and Aga in the hope that the new buyer will take a very consultative approach to ensure the local community can contribute to shaping the future of this site to ensure a positive contribution to the local economy and future of our World Heritage Site.

Positive Discussions

WITH WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS

Telford & Wrekin Council met last month with West Midlands Trains and had really positive discussions with them. This included discussions about their planned additional trains which come into operation from December 2018, plans for increased parking at Telford Central, plans for improved customer information screens and cycle parking at all stations and the potential to further work with the Friends of Group at Wellington Station. They are still very busy with their initial mobilisation of the new franchise but it is positive that Telford & Wrekin Council is one of the first local authorities that they have come to speak to about how we can work together over the course of the franchise.

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

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Cllr Nicola Lowery

PUZZLE - ANSWERS SUDUKO (EASY)

SUDUKO (HARD)

TRIAL

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CODEWORD

QUIZ -Author Anagrams

TAMP TAPE TEAM TEMP 5 Letters ADEPT AMPED MATED TAMED TAPED 6 Letters TAMPED

CROSSWORD Across: 1 Nutmeg, 4 Docket, 7 Epic, 9 Skis, 11 Gambit, 12 Pope, 13 Eager, 14 Fat cats, 17 Pannier, 19 Largo, 22 Riot, 24 Rapier, 26 Nova, 27 Taxi, 28 Sneeze, 29 Stream.

WORD LADDER

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(others may exist)

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Finance An increase in the number of customers using online, telephone, and mobile banking, in conjunction with a drive to reduce costs, led to hundreds of local bank branches closing their doors in 2017.

According to market research company, Statista, “In 2016, 64 percent of all individuals used the internet for online banking ...”So how do you sign up for this if you’re not ‘tech-savvy,’ and are there any alternatives if you live in a remote area, have limited access to the internet, or simply don’t want to use online banking?

Telephone, internet, and mobile banking With so many branch closures taking place in recent years, online, telephone, and mobile banking have become the default methods for account-holders to meet their banking needs. Internet banking allows you the freedom to control your finances without having to queue in-branch, and can be a fast and efficient service. So how do you register for these systems, and access your bank’s online services? Bank systems and requirements vary in terms of registration, but in essence you’ll provide your personal details, decide on a password, and choose some security questions or memorable information that can be used as an added layer of security. When you register online, you’ll also be prompted to download the bank’s mobile app to your smartphone, where you can sign in using the same information as for internet banking. Banks may send part of your login information through the post for security purposes, and in some cases you may have to use a small device to log in or transfer larger sums of money.

Some new banks are expanding their branch network It’s not all bad news with regard to in-person banking, however. A few banks are expanding their networks in the UK, bucking the trend of high street branch closures. Handelsbanken Established Swedish bank Handelsbanken has a network of more than 200 branches in Great Britain, with further expansion plans being reported in the press. Its business model means that branches are located away from the high street, in order to reduce their operational costs. Handelsbanken also follows a ‘traditional’ service model, where customer satisfaction is paramount. Members of staff can take time to get to know their customers and focus on their needs, without having to meet set targets. Metro Bank Metro Bank branches, or ‘stores,’ are open seven days a week, 362 days a year. You can carry out all the usual banking transactions at Metro, and they have your cheque book and bank card printed in the branch on the same day that you open an account.

HAS YOUR LOCAL BANK BRANCH CLOSED DOWN? Some Metro branches have cash machines in their lobby, so you can access cash safely when the branch is closed. Even dogs are welcomed into their branches, with biscuits and bowls of water.

Day-to-day banking at Post Office branches A further development that will help if you’re missing your local bank branch is the new partnership between the banking industry and the Post Office. You can now carry out day-to-day banking transactions at your local Post Office, such as depositing and withdrawing cash, paying in cheques, and checking your balance. Although some of these services were previously available to a limited number of customers, the new arrangement allows 99% of personal high street banking customers, and 95% of small businesses, to use Post Office branches for their day-to-day banking needs. With rural areas being particularly affected by branch closures, this agreement between the Post Office and the banking sector will be of considerable benefit to people living in the countryside, assuming their Post Office branch hasn’t also closed of course.

What if you don’t want to bank online? The uptake of online banking has increased steadily over recent years, but what about customers who have limited internet access, who don’t own a smartphone, or simply have no wish to carry out their banking online? Mobile branch banking One new initiative is helping customers to access vital banking services once or twice every week. Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with security firm G4S to provide ‘banks on wheels. ’ In other words, armoured vans that travel to locations where smaller branches have been closed. The Royal Bank of Scotland also provides a mobile branch banking service to rural communities around the UK. This operates on every weekday throughout the year, apart from Christmas Day and Bank Holidays. To find out whether your bank operates a similar service, you can phone their customer service centre or visit their website. Third party authorisation It’s also possible to authorise a trusted friend or member of your family to carry out certain bank transactions on your behalf. They won’t be able to control your account, but could pay in, withdraw money, and obtain a balance for you if you provide the necessary written authority. Branch closures are a significant issue, particularly for older people living in rural areas of the UK, but with alternative methods such as the mobile branch banking service, access will hopefully be improved for those who need it.

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Financial Services CD Financial....................................................59

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Builder Concept Building Solutions.......................83 Louka Home Care.........................................87

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