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BEAUTY & FASHION 5

Clothes Show Competition - Win Tickets to the Show

10 Heaven Competition - Win tickets to a VIP Launch Night at Resorts World Birmingham 14 Beauty Gifts That Won’t Break The Bank

PROPERTY 20 TV Presenter Opens Woodland Walk

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT 23 BBC Good Food Show Winter 28 Finding Gifts For The “Nothing I Need” Brigade

Welcome to the latest edition of ‘In and Around’. Your LOCAL magazine, helping you to find businesses and services in and around your area.

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HOME INTERIORS 35 Christmas Gift Ideas

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38 Make Room for Guests at Christmas

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BEAUTY & FASHION

WIN! WIN! WIN!

The Clothes Show in association with ALCATEL ONETOUCH returns to the NEC Birmingham from 4-8 December 2015. With over 500 leading fashion and beauty brands, non-stop catwalk shows, makeovers, manicures, beauty demonstrations and style advice, 2015 will offer an all-new fashion experience. Whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe, fuel inspiration for a career in fashion, or meet your favourite celebrities, prepare to immerse yourself in the world’s largest fashion festival. Visitors can take a stroll down The Clothes Show’s, new Boutique Boulevard, where they will be able to shop in pop up stores from the likes of Sugarhill Boutique, Playful Promises, Mink Pink, Wolf & Whistle, Little Mistress, Girls On Film and House of CB. Style savvy shoppers can mix high-street buys with the most sought-after labels in the Designer Outlet. New to the show, Pringle, Mawi and Bolongaro Trevor will sit alongside Gushlow and Cole to offer lust-have brands with a discounted designer price tag. Paul’s Boutique, Oasis, South Beach, Love and Glamorous will also add to the line-up with their must-have AW15 collections. With every great outfit comes the all-important finishing touches! A whole host of Hair & Beauty products from brands including Rimmel, Elemis, Ciate, Lee Stafford, THX Total Hair Experts, and The Beauty Store will be on show, as well as pamper pitstops where visitors can sit back and enjoy a luxury blow dry, manicures and make-overs from hair and beauty experts. Adding to the fashion-filled spectacular will be several mustvisit stages. The Image Catwalk, presented by fashion guru

TICKETS TO BRITAIN’S ULTIMATE FASHION FESTIVAL Antonia O’Brien, will show the latest in high-street, graduate and emerging designer collections while fashion journalist and industry favourite, Hilary Alexander OBE, will be hosting the OLYMPUS PEN Style Studio, offering exclusive trend presentations and interviews from leading designers. Joining Hilary is The Clothes Show legend, Caryn Franklin MBE. Caryn has been part of the show from the beginning and continues to inspire the fashion talent of the future. Every ticket to the show includes a seat in the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fashion Theatre, showcasing a high-energy spectacle of fashion, music and dance. Head stylist Karl Willett will bring together the very best in high-street and designer brands to the show while Charli XCX, Rae Morris and Ella Eyre will take to the stage for live performance. Expect to see some familiar faces as broadcaster and writer Rick Edwards, TV favourite Jamie Laing and Radio 1 presenters Alice Levine and Gemma Cairney host the stage across the five days. Watch this space for further celeb announcements as we count down to the hottest event on the fashion calendar… The next edition of The Clothes Show in association with ALCATEL ONETOUCH will take place from 4-8 December 2015 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information, please visit: www.clothesshow.com

Get your ticket To guarantee your place at this must-visit event you can buy tickets to the show by visiting the website clothesshow.com. For the best seats in the house, book early and upgrade to a Platinum ticket to be closer to the catwalk action.

COMPETITION!

In and Around Magazine has teamed up with The Clothes Show in association with ALCATEL ONETOUCH to offer lucky readers and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious fashion event, absolutely free! To be in with a chance of winning email: fleur@inandaroundmagazine.co.uk with your name and address (please put ‘Clothes Show Competition’ in the subject)

If you are picked you will receive a FREE pair of tickets. Tickets are limited to one pair per winner and valid on Sunday 6th December only. So what are you waiting for? Send your entry today!

The Little Black Dress

Your Christmas Party Must-Have By Helen Taylor

For instant glamour this party season look no further than a little black dress. Necklace £25. Betty Jackson Black

There’s plenty of reasons why this timeless style-staple has never gone out of fashion; it’s chic, easy-to-wear, suits women of any age and is sure to flatter every figure. Right now the high street is filled with plenty of modern versions of this classic design. Lace, sheer panels and sequin embellishments are key in bringing the LBD thoroughly up-to-date this winter. Once you’ve found your perfect style, use statement jewellery and accessories to change your look, so that you can attend all of your Christmas parties wearing your new favourite dress. And, don’t forget that every LBD needs to be worn with a fabulous pair of heels!

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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE SPOILT BY HEAVEN AND ATTEND THE VIP LAUNCH OF OUR NEW mens SKINCARE RANGE? The renowned Heaven Skincare range has just seen its most exciting expansion yet, with the launch of a brand-new, neverbefore-seen suite of products, purpose-designed for men. Developed by Heaven’s iconic Founder, Deborah Mitchell and her expert team, the range has taken over a year to perfect. “So many of our customers told us that their boyfriends, husbands and partners were stealing their products from the bathroom shelves, and we had such a growing list of orders from men with no intention of sharing with their other halves, that we decided we had to do something about it” explained Deborah Mitchell. “Our women’s range is undeniably gorgeous, but women’s skin is very different to men’s, in terms of cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturising, not to mention very gender-specific challenges with redness, in-growing hairs, aging, and all manner of requirements for soothing and protection.” 10

“Many men are now rightly proud to look after their skin, and our range is indulgent enough to more than satisfy them, but it’s also been prepared for those guys who find the whole prospect of a skincare regime a headache – hence the 1, 2, 3 approach. It’s simple, mix-and-match, and all of the products are focused on exactly what they do for the skin, so there’s no confusion.” Designed with sleek, tactile black packaging, the products are perfect for everyday grooming, through to precision work.

Our competition could not be simpler, all you have to do is buy any mens range product from www.heavenskincare.com and your name will automatically be enetered into our draw. For a FREE chance to win Tweet: @Rw_Birmingham and @heavenskincare #heavenmens

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BEAUTY GIFTS THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK

Beauty gifts need to be a little bit decadent. The recipient should feel truly pampered, and will appreciate that you haven’t just picked up a run-of-the-mill gift set with your supermarket shopping. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to max the credit card out this Christmas. So, here are our top picks for great value skin and body care gift sets, starting from under a fiver. A GIFT FOR YOUR MUM

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have released a limited edition version of their bestselling Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil, for £22. This oil the darling of the beauty media and packs a pretty powerful anti-aging punch. It’s the most concentrated rosehip oil on the market, and has been shown to offer visible skin healing benefits, including improving skin firmness, and minimising the appearance of scars, stretch marks, sun damage and fine lines. It also feels lovely to apply.

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Neal’s Yard Uplifting Jasmine & Ylang Ylang Organic Collection includes a shower gel and body cream, and is a real bargain at £15. As well as smelling absolutely divine, the products are very nourishing, so are ideal for the cold winter months. Packaged in a pretty gift box, this set is sure to go down a treat.

STOCKING FILLERS If stockings are still the best part of your Christmas morning, you’ll love Narynda’s sample pots. Choose between the Body Care Pack at £5, and the Face Care Pack at £7.50, then just wrap each item separately. They both offer great value for money, and are ideal for a weekend away. Narynda’s products are formulated from some of nature’s finest skin soothers, including oat oil, grapefruit oil and beeswax, so they’re a good choice for sensitive skin.

SECRET SANTA The prettily packaged soaps by Akamuti are 100% natural and handmade. The Rose

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FOR A FRIEND Who wouldn’t want to receive the gift of beautiful hair? KMS California has released three gift sets this Christmas, each containing a shampoo, conditioner, two styling products and a hair accessory. Choose the desired results from Tame Frizz, Moist Repair and Add Volume. Each set retails at £29.95.

FOR A PARTY HOST If you fancy giving your host something a bit more imaginative than a bottle of wine or bunch of flowers, a gift set from B Skincare is a great choice. The lavender scented B Relaxed set is particularly relevant at this hectic time of year, and at £12.50 it won’t break the bank. Handmade in Cornwall by a small family business, B Skincare make seriously luxurious products, at pocket-friendly prices.

ONE FOR THE BOYS Buying for a man who understands the importance of good skincare? The Elemis Perfect Man giftset should go down a treat. The set comprises Ice Cool Foaming Gel (for shaving), Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for Men, Aching Muscle Super Soak and two sachets of Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks. At £49 it isn’t cheap, but as it includes £77.50 worth of products, it is great value for money.

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Lioncourt Homes

LAUNCHES ITS STUNNING NEW SHOW HOME AT HERITAGE VIEW

Lioncourt Homes is launching its brand new show home complex at Heritage View, Off Sommerfeld Road, Trench in Telford over the weekend of Saturday 30th October and Sunday 1st November.

Prices range from £140,000 for the delightful 2 bedroom Hawthorn through to £310,000 for the stunning Oak.

This launch comes at a very exciting time for Lioncourt Homes as they have been awarded a 5 Star Quality Rating – the maximum available – in the annual Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey. This award represents the highest quality rating that is awarded and Lioncourt are one of only 15 companies in the whole of the UK to receive this accolade. The results show that 100% of Lioncourt customers have said that they would recommend Lioncourt Homes to a friend.

The impressive and stylish willow show home is a four bedroom home which offers flexible family living. It comprises a kitchen/dining area and lounge with French doors that lead directly onto the rear garden. This accommodation is perfect for modern family living and represents the very latest design from the Lioncourt range of homes. There are also 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including the master bedroom which boasts a large character area with an en-suite. There is also a stunning 3 bedroom Elm view home to complete the marketing suite.

Chief Executive, Colin Cole commented ‘everyone in the Lioncourt business is focused on the quality of build, the quality of design and the quality of service and we are therefore delighted that our customers have responded in such a positive way.’ This is the first chance to view the distinctive quality of Heritage View and anyone reserving a new home over the opening weekend will be able to take advantage of the special offers that are only available during these 2 days. Visitors will also be able to talk to mortgage specialists who will be on hand to offer free, independent financial advice.

Sales manager Lynne Gardner said ‘We are delighted with the significant interest we have had since commencing building on site and we are expecting this interest to increase even further following the opening of the new show home.’

Mr Cole added ‘We would be delighted to see you over the weekend when you can see firsthand all the benefits of buying a Lioncourt Home at prices that will suit your pocket, coupled with mortgage advice to suit your personal requirements. Join us for a glass of bubbly!’ Heritage View is situated off Sommerfeld Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire TF1 5RY and for further information please contact Pat on 07496 244146 or heritageview@lioncourtsales.com

PROPERTY

Be wowed this weekend! Visit our stunning new showhome and see what life could be like at Heritage View

At Heritage View you’ll find a fantastic range of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes in a choice of eleven different designs! Built to our 5 star award winning standards and with a superb specification, they’re designed to be low on maintenance and economical to run. Located in popular Trench they’re convenient for commuting too.

Help to Buy

Prices from just £140,000 Help to Buy Available*

Heritage View, Sommerfeld Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire TF1 5RY Showhome and Marketing Suite open daily 10am to 5.30pm. Telephone: 0845 873 2893†

www.lioncourthomes.com †Calls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones. Contact your service provider for more details. *All offers are subject to terms and condition, please ask our Sales Executive for full details. Photographs show a typical Lioncourt home.

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“Service with a smile and a cup of tea” Julia Weston Estate Agents The Stables 43 Market Street Wellington Telford TF1 1DT

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PROPERTY

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...and into a new way of life at Lightmoor Green. Enjoy what living in leafy Shropshire has to offer. Take in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside with the family. Lightmoor Green offers everyday life simplicity with a brand new school within walking distance Take advantage of the Government scheme, Help to Buy* and buy yourself in to a bigger and better home with just a 5% deposit.

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TV Presenter

OPENS WOODLAND WALK was here – it’s really made their day. It’s been a fantastic experience for the children and they’ve loved every minute of it. The activities complement what we’ve been learning about in science about wildlife and the local area.” Redrow decided to create the nature walk, which sits within an existing 1.3 acre woodland at the corner of the site where Redrow is building new homes, to encourage residents to take an interest in the natural environment. Trees Redrow is protecting include English oaks, common ash, common alder and crack willows. Balancing ponds and swales have also been created to preserve and enhance the ecology of the area. These areas will be overseen by a management company in the long-term.

Children who went down to the woods near Telford were in for a big surprise – TV presenter Andy Day was there to help them open a woodland walk. Homebuilder Redrow invited a class of 30 youngsters from Apley Wood Primary School to The Coppice, Leegomery, to officially open a woodland walk which forms part of the new homes development. Unbeknown to the children, Redrow had asked Andy Day from Cbeebies to join them. Pauline Turnbull, sales director for Redrow Homes (Midlands), said: “Teaching children about the environment around them is important and so we wanted to invite them to be the first to explore the new woodland walk we’ve created at The Coppice. What they didn’t realise is that we’d also invited TV presenter Andy Day to surprise them. They all had great fun building hedgehog houses, participating in a quiz, searching the woods for things, painting and having stories read to them by Andy.” Andy read ‘What Happens on Redrow Green’, a book written by Pauline Turnbull to teach children about natural habitats and the things different creatures want and need for a home. He bought the book a live by encouraging the children to mime actions for the various characters. Andy also hid some ‘dinosaur eggs’ for the children to find. The popular TV presenter said afterwards: “The woodland walk is a fantastic place to explore and it’s a great thing for families to have on their doorstep.” Teacher Rachel Gould added: “The children were so excited to find out that Andy Day from Cbeebies

The activities as part of the event were led by Redrow’s ‘green team’, a group of employees who focus on improving the company’s sustainability credentials. “Many people don’t realise just how much of a positive impact developers can have on the environment. Last year, Redrow created 209 hectares of public open space in England and Wales and planted a huge number of new trees and shrubs within our developments, as well as protecting existing woodland like that at The Coppice. We’ve also committed to key initiatives to protect and enhance the UK’s bumblebee and bird populations,” Pauline added. Meanwhile for humans, The Coppice offers a choice of two, three and four-bedroom homes from Redrow’s sought-after Heritage Collection. Show homes at the popular development are open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. For more information, call 01902471096 or see www.redrow.co.uk/coppice.

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01952 813625 www.barkerhealey.co.uk Being situated within the ever popular residential area known as “The Humbers”, this spacious mid-terrace property has been recently re-decorated and re-carpeted/tiled throughout and offers 2 double bedrooms, ample living accommodation and an extremely large, South-facing, rear garden. Briefly comprising Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge, 2 Bedrooms (both with double built-in wardrobes), modern Bathroom and separate W.C., there is a refitted gas combi-boiler, uPVC D.G. throughout and an allocated parking space. As well as being a beautiful home, it also provides excellent investment potential.

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Recipe MALTED CHOCOLATE CAKE THIS CAKE IS THE PERFECT FAMILY TREAT, and a real crowd-pleaser. The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge, while the malted chocolate flavour is echoed in the cake’s topping. SERVES 8–10 PREPARE AHEAD The filling will remain soft and ready to use in a bowl covered with cling film for 2–3 days. The finished cake can be kept in an airtight container for up to a day.

FREEZE Freeze the cake and icing separately, then defrost at room temperature and assemble when ready to serve.

Ingredients: • 30g (1oz) malted chocolate drink powder • 30g (1oz) cocoa powder • 225g (8oz) butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 225g (8oz) caster sugar • 225g (8oz) self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 4 eggs

For the Icing: • 3 tbsp malted chocolate drink powder • 1.5 tbsp hot milk • 125g (4.5oz) butter, softened • 250g (9oz) icing sugar, plus extra for dusting • 50g (2oz) dark chocolate (at least • 50 per cent cocoa solids), melted • 1 tbsp boiling water • about 20 Maltesers, to decorate

Extracted from Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites by Mary Berry (BBC Books, hardback £25)

1. You will need two 20cm (8in) round sandwich tins. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4 and grease the tins with butter and line the bases with baking paper. 2. Measure the malted chocolate drink powder and cocoa powder into a large bowl, pour over 2 tablespoons of water and mix to a paste. Add the remaining cake ingredients and beat until smooth. 3. Divide evenly between the prepared tins and bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes. Set aside in the tins to cool for 5 minutes, then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely. 4. To make the icing, measure the malted chocolate drink powder into a bowl, add the hot milk and mix until smooth. Add the butter, icing sugar and melted chocolate and mix again until smooth, then add the boiling water to give a gloss to the icing. 5. Place one cake on a plate and spread over half the icing. Sandwich with the other cake and spread (or pipe) the remaining icing on top, using the tip of a rounded palette knife to create a swirled effect from the centre to the edge of the cake. Arrange the Maltesers over the top and dust with icing sugar before serving.

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This months review is a little different as we were not only eating the food but also cooking it, with the expert help of Lajina from Masala Magic.

makes them a very healthy option. All the spices you need to create perfect curries in one pot and the exquisite spice blend is so versatile, by tweaking the flavours you can create, Jalfrezi, Kormas, Tikka Masala and Rogan Josh style dishes.

Masala Magic was created two years ago by Lajina Leal who has a passion for good, healthy and tasty authentic home style Indian food, as eaten at home for many generations. Lajina said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was encouraged by my friends whilst out eating in an Indian restaurant to start my own business, they much preferred my style of home cooking than the dishes offered commercially.â&#x20AC;?

SInce creating the pots Lajina has gone on to offer lessons for every level of cook to learn the art of creating superb curries, using Curry Masala Magic Pots or all the herbs and spices from scratch, the choice is yours. With a Curry Masala Magic pot and the addition of a few extra ingredients, the Indian Restaurant and take-away experience, speedily comes alive at a fraction of the cost and calories. As well as curries you can also learn to cook your favourite sides such as bhajis, samosas, spicy rice, Bombay potatoes and chappatties.

Lajina started making her own spice pots which she created with the same flavours that she has used to cook for her family and friends for many years. The spices are lovingly prepared, roasted and ground before being carefully measured and packed into the pots to make perfectly spiced curries. The pots are a very low fat option compared to cooking using jars of curry paste or sauces, as the pots are low in fat, no salt or sugar and gluten free, which

Lessons can be booked at your home and also at work, Lajina has had many bookings for team building sessions which have been very successful and a great fun way to cook together. We decided to book a family lesson at home as our children also love to cook. Lajina brought all the ingredients with her, we

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT had chosen to make a chicken curry and to make a slightly more creamier option for my girls, Daisy and Poppy. We also decided to make onion bhajis, chappatties, spicy rice and lemon Bombay potatoes to go with our curry. We all got involved with various bits of preparation and cooking throughout the evening. I prepared the onion bhajies which were then deep fried. Daisy and Poppy had fun making the chappatti mixture and rolling them out; watching them being cooked was interesting to see how they inflated over the heat. Poppy and I also prepared the finely chopped salad which had some unusual but tasty extras. Nik helped with the rice and potatoes. Poppy and Daisy helped with the curry and Poppy also enjoyed making the mint dip. We were all starving by the time we finished cooking, although we had all been stealing the onion bhajis throughout the night as they had been cooked first and were delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Daisy and Poppy’s curry had

some coconut milk added to it so it wasn’t quite as hot as ours. The food was quickly devoured but as we had catered for six we did have some left over. We loved the taste and flavours of all the dishes and were very proud of our achievements from our first Indian cookery lesson - no more take-aways for us! If you don’t fancy cooking yourself you can always order an Indian buffet which starts at just £99 for six people, there are various menus to choose from which you can view and order online at www.masalamagic.kitchen Lajina made the cooking lesson really fun with her warm and bubbly personality and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Whether you are considering a lesson with the family at home or looking for something different for a corporate event, hen/stag night or any other social gathering, you will have a great time with Lajina.

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FOR THE “NOTHING I NEED” BRIGADE

“Don’t buy me anything. There’s nothing I need.” Isn’t that the most irritating thing anyone can say to you in the lead-up to Christmas? Especially after you’ve searched the shops for hours or pored over hundreds of websites, trying to think of a suitable present. It’s the festive season, and not buying anything just isn’t an option, unless you want to feel like a cross between the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas morning. But what do you get for those friends or family members who genuinely seem to have everything? I’m not talking a mansion, a yacht and a Ferrari: just all the things they need for comfortable, everyday living. There comes a time in everyone’s life when it’s likely they will have collected all the knick-knacks, gadgets and gizmos they could ever want. If my friends and relatives are anything to go by, this time also seems to coincide with a narrowing down of tastes and desires. For example, my older brother used to love experimenting with food and drink: he was never happier than when he was given a jar of some obscure sauce or a bottle of cranberry and basil wine as a present. However in recent years he has become fairly risk averse when it comes to sampling new things, and now it’s all I can do to get him to try a new brand of coffee. It’s the same with TV box sets, music and even clothes. He’s reached the age when he knows what he likes and no longer wants to try something new. So what are the options when it comes to buying an original gift for the man or woman who says: “There’s nothing I need”?

Give a goat If your friend or relative has a kind heart, they may enjoy knowing that their Christmas gift has been used to help someone less fortunate. Giving a goat or a hen on their behalf can be a lifesaver for desperate families trying to survive in areas affected by war or drought. At Oxfam (www.oxfam.org.uk) it costs just £25 to buy a goat for a needy family, who will use your gift to produce nutritious dairy products such as milk and cheese. Oxfam also supplies a brightly coloured gift card that explains your purchase.

An unforgettable experience If you’ve run out of gift ideas for your nearest and dearest, why not give them an experience? It could be anything from afternoon tea for two at a choice of 70 hotels and restaurants nationwide (£36 from www.redletterdays.co.uk), to a hot air champagne balloon flight for one (from £109 at www.buyagift. co.uk). This isn’t the kind of gift you can keep in your bottom

drawer, but the lucky recipient is unlikely to ever forget the sensation of drifting high over the British countryside with a glass of bubbly in their hand.

Go retro If your recipient has everything he or she needs to live in the 21st century, why not go retro? For a number of years now there has been a trend towards reviving and celebrating the stuff of childhood memories. Treat them to a retro sweet hamper (£36) or a retro chocolate gift box (£12.95) full of Munchies, Curly Wurlies and other nostalgic goodies: both from www.retrosweets.co.uk. Vintage board games are also popular and you can buy old games in “as new” condition from online retailers such as eBay and Amazon.

Adopt a rare animal The World Wildlife Fund (now called WWF) has another clever gift idea for people who like to feel they are helping a good cause. Go to www.wwf.org.uk and buy an “adopt a wild animal” pack as a gift. This isn’t an actual adoption – your donation won’t be linked to a specific animal – but the adoption pack does include a cuddly toy version of the chosen species.

Buy a gift voucher It used to be that gift vouchers could only be exchanged at one particular retailer, but those days are long gone. The “Love2Shop” voucher can be spent in over 20,000 UK locations, including restaurants, hotels, spas and leisure resorts (www.highstreetvouchers.com). You can also buy vouchers that can be redeemed at garden centres and theatres.

Can’t afford any of the above? If your Christmas gift budget won’t stretch to the items mentioned here, consider giving the gift of your time. Buy a small gift box and enclose a note promising to do something for the recipient: a couple of hours of gardening; baking a cake every week for a month; decorating the spare room. These gifts are a far cry from a boring box of toiletries or a shirt and tie set, and at least you’ll win Brownie points for original thinking. You’ll also avoid the dirty looks and long silences that come from having taken the “Nothing I need” brigade’s protestations too literally!

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Family Run Business Dave’s Carpets is a family-run business based in Trench, Telford and is run by husband and wife team Dave and Sue. This month they are proud to be celebrating their 20th year in business. “We aim to give customers a more personal service, as well as offering good value for money,” explains Sue.

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The tree is decorated and the turkey in the freezer, but are you ready to welcome friends and family this Christmas? Katherine Sorrell outlines some quick and easy ways to create extra space for holiday visitors. Lounging around When you’re passing the Quality Street around in front of the Bond film, you’re going to need somewhere for everyone to relax in the living room. If the sofas and armchairs are full, bring in beanbags for the kids and pop cushions on top of coffee tables and benches to create a few extra TV-viewing spaces.

A bed for the night No guest room? No problem. A sofa bed, day bed or futon – or simply a longish sofa – will do the trick. A good quality airbed is a great thing to have in the back of a cupboard, too. If your living room is acting as a temporary bedroom, clear away as much as possible so your guests have room to put down their luggage, and place a small lamp near the head of their ‘bed’ and a spare throw or blanket nearby. A box, bag or basket into which they can stow bedding during the day will also help keep things tidy.

Dinner is served An extendable dining table is perfect for accommodating additional guests. Ideally, choose one that doesn’t require you to store an extra leaf in the loft or somewhere equally awkward. Alternatively, you could enlarge your table temporarily by topping it with an overhanging sheet of plywood (you might want to protect the table with a pad or cloth first), covered with a pretty tablecloth or flat sheet, making sure the edges aren’t too wobbly. Another way to tackle the problem is to create a separate dining table – maybe just for kids – using anything with a flat surface, from a trestle table to a coffee table, surrounded by cushions on the floor.

Any old china If you haven’t got enough crockery for all your guests, plan ahead and pick up extras at car boot sales, charity shops or vintage shops. If you pick a colour theme and mix with some plain white dinnerware, you can make a virtue of the fact that they don’t exactly match. The same goes for glasses and cutlery. If all else fails, have a stack of paper plates to hand – no one will mind once the turkey is dished out, and at least you’ll save on washing up!

Are you sitting comfortably? If you have a shortage of dining chairs, consider investing in a few inexpensive folding chairs that you could hide out of the way when not in use. They might come in handy for picnics next summer, too. If you’re not keen on how they look, try covering them with pillowcases and adding

a pretty cushion. Alternatively, a flat-topped stool can double as a seat and as a side table – handy next to that seldom-used guest bed, too – and will slide out of the way under the table when not in use.

Hallway solutions Extra guests means a proliferation of coats, shoes, boots and umbrellas – which can all too easily end up in a messy pile just inside the front door. A simple stacking shoe rack will always come in handy, as will a few extra hooks mounted on the wall. How about a free-standing coat rack? Or, for cheap and instant space-saving, over-door racks, hooks and shoe organisers can be added anywhere in the house.

Eat, drink and be merry No doubt everyone will be doing a little extra eating and drinking at this time of year, so aim to create enough room in your kitchen to store all your festive goodies by clearing out your cupboards and fridge in good time. Add internal racks, shelves, boxes and baskets so you can stack everything neatly (clear plastic makes it easy to see everything at once).

Bathroom bliss Regular de-cluttering is always a good idea in the bathroom – so have a good sort out before your guests arrive and clear plenty of space for them to store their toiletries. If you have really run out of room, look for bath and shower caddies that attach by hook or suction, allowing you to stock all sorts of products out of the way. As a finishing touch, provide clean towels on a separate hook or rail from your own – a clothes airer that hooks over a radiator is a great gadget for this – and some luxury soaps. Your visitors will never want to go home… IMAGES - TOP: Stella sofa bed in Herringbone, £1,340, sofa.com, 0845 400 2222. LEFT: Homer flip-top kitchen table, £625, Loaf, 0845 468 0698; www.loaf.com.

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Christmas is coming, and that means it’s shopping time - but what do you buy a gadget-crazy friend or relative? These are the best tech gifts for Christmas. 1. A TV streamer - Whether it’s Amazon’s £35 Fire TV stick or

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3. Windows 10 - If you didn’t like Windows 8 very much you’re not alone - but Windows 10 is much, much better and comes on a dizzying range of good quality, affordable laptops - for example, the superb HP Stream is £180.

4. TomTom Spark - Fitness trackers are everywhere, but the £189

TomTom Spark stands out from the crowd by offering music storage for 500 songs as well as sleep and activity tracking. Too pricey? The excellent Fitbit Flex is £55.

5. Parrot drone - You can spend hundreds or even thousands of

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6. iPad Mini - The iPad Mini is the cheapest way to get the iPad

experience, and its Retina display is a pleasure to look at. Prices start at £319. If that’s a bit steep, Tesco’s £99 Android-powered Hudl 2 and Amazon’s £79 Kindle Fire HD are great value for money.

7. ZX Spectrum - The iconic eighties home computer is back for 2015

in two forms: the £100 Vega, which is designed purely for games and only has a few buttons, and the £89 Remastered, which is a bluetooth keyboard that can play old Spectrum programs. The Vega comes preloaded with hundreds of games, while the Remastered can potentially access 10,000 Spectrum titles.

8. Skylanders, Disney Infinity or Minecraft anything - The

big games for children this year are Skylanders Superchargers and Disney Infinity 3.0, both of which are available for all major consoles and which use interchangeable toys to unlock in-game characters. And then there’s Minecraft, the global phenomenon: the children probably have the game already but there’s a huge range of officially licensed merchandise to choose from including action figures, books and soft toys.

9. Smartwatch - It isn’t cheap - prices start at £299 - but Apple’s

watch is the prettiest and most desirable smartwatch around, although it’s useless without an iPhone. If your recipient has an Android phone the Moto 360 2 (£229) is the best-looking Android Wear, while the £95 Pebble Steel works with Apple and Android and has garnered rave reviews.

10. Gift cards - Not strictly tech, we know, but if you’re buying for

someone who already has everything they want then iTunes, Google Play or Amazon gift cards are a good bet. iTunes cards are often sold with big discounts of up to 20%, so it’s worth hanging on for the deals before you buy.

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What is it? This is the totally revised BMW X1. Gone are the weird looks of the last model – which managed to clock up 730,000 sales around the world – and in comes a fresh, chunky design that makes it look like a shrink-wrapped X5, but in a good way. One in 10 BMWs sold was an X1 at the height of its success and it was continually in the top three most popular cars sold by the manufacturer, so this new model has a lot to live up to. Aimed at “young, sporty” buyers, the maker believes this is a lifestyle vehicle that can be used every day. It’s taller and wider than the model it replaces, has a higher seating position, but has shrunk 1.5cm.

What’s under the bonnet? There is one petrol engine and three diesel options. The former xDrive20i has 190bhp, 280Nm of torque and can hit 62mph in 7.4 seconds. Emissions are 146g/km and it’ll return 44.8mpg. Diesels come in 18d, 20d and 25d variants. The sDrive18d is front wheel drive only, the latter two four-wheel drive like the petrol. We’d pick the £30,630-priced xDrive20d, though. Why? Well it comes with four-wheel drive, is £6k cheaper than the top-of-the-range model and still performs well. With 188bhp and 400Nm of torque it will hit 62mph in 7.6 seconds, return 57.6mpg and emits 128g/km.

What’s the spec like? Standard equipment is plentiful. Navigation, DAB radio, 40:20:40 split rear seat (with handy buttons to fold them flat from the boot), alloys and an automatic opening and closing boot that you can operate with a wave of your foot, are all included. As you move up the range, larger alloys, different trims and LED headlights are added, while the M Sport adds a smart styling pack too. On the options list is a heated steering wheel, Harman Kardon speakers and a head-up display, plus lots more.

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Any rivals? Plenty. In fact, this market is positively crowded. Direct rivals come in the shape of the Audi Q3 and Mercedes GLA, both competent but we’d argue not quite as good looking as the Beemer. But then cast your net further afield and you could include the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage and recently launched Renault Kadjar in the same bracket. Those latter options lack the cache of the BMW’s premium badge, but offer considerably better value for money. See what we mean about choice?

The verdict We loved the BMW X1. The last one passed us by somewhat – we felt the looks were strange and out of proportion, and it seemed to lack the style we’d come to expect from BMW. This new model is much better, though. The chunky looks make it really stand out on the road – even if it does look like a miniature X5 (but that’s no bad thing) – and the interior is a lovely place to spend time. As you’d expect it feels premium, rides beautifully and has an impressive amount of standard kit. We’d go as far to say that if you’re looking for a premium SUV with diminutive dimensions, this should be at the top of your shopping list.

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Christmas is often laden with expectations, anxieties and overindulgence. Add family tensions to the mix and the result can be discomfort, disappointment and disagreement. It’s no coincidence that January is the busiest month for divorce lawyers. So what can we do to make Christmas happier and healthier?

Take the Pressure Off

• Buy presents throughout the year. Gift shops you visit on holiday may offer something unique. • Try to resolve family conflicts before the big day. • You can’t please all of the people all of the time, so don’t try. Ask the people involved (including yourself) to name just one or two things that really make their Christmas, then agree on a plan that includes these, along with exercise (a post-dinner walk?), a group activity or two, and allotted tasks to ensure one person doesn’t wait on everyone else. • Bake and freeze as much as possible in advance (gravy and stuffing can be frozen).

• Don’t add sausage meat to stuffing; bulk it up with vegetarian sausage mix instead. • Forget the goose fat and spray potatoes with a healthy oil, or swap roasties for jacket potatoes. • Microwave, steam or boil your vegetables in a small amount of water until just soft; overcooking destroys nutrients (and taste). Add herbs or lemon juice rather than butter.

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• Keep the salt shaker off the table.

• Keep ALL raw food separate from ready-to-eat foods and use separate chopping boards.

• Christmas pudding is usually quite low in fat and high in fibre, but high in sugar. Keep portion sizes small and add low-fat custard or crème fraîche, or Greek yogurt, rather than cream or brandy butter.

Hygiene can slip with extra food, extra cooks and extra time pressure, so:

• Rub fruit and vegetables clean – don’t just rinse them. • Defrost foods thoroughly. A large turkey can take two days, so check inside for ice crystals. Cook or refrigerate defrosted food immediately. • Ensure your fridge stays below 5°C and there’s room for cold air to circulate inside. • Keep pre-prepared or chilled food in the fridge until the last possible moment. • Make sure your turkey is properly cooked. Meat at the thickest part between the breast and thigh shouldn’t be pink, and juices should run clear. • Adhere to ‘use by’ dates and check food carefully if it’s beyond the ‘best before’ date. • Cover buffet food and don’t leave it out for more than four hours. • Chill leftovers rapidly and eat them within two days. Reheat them thoroughly, but not more than once.

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• Opt for low salt gravy mixes and if you’re adding meat juices, let them sit until the fat has separated, then scoop it off before adding the juices to your gravy.

Christmas Party or Tea • Swap traditional, pastry-heavy mince pies for lattices, filo parcels or open-top versions. • Use herbs, light dressings and marinades to make tasty savouries rather than opting for breaded or battered snacks. • Make healthier creamy dips with yogurt or crème fraîche or choose tomato-based ones. • Try swapping crisps, salted nuts and chocolate for plain popcorn, rice cakes, pretzels, unsalted nuts and homemade chocolate covered fruit (using dark chocolate will make it even healthier). Be Drink Wise • Alcohol is calorie-heavy. • Absorption is dependent on your size, age, weight, metabolism, what else you’ve eaten or drunk, and the speed you’ve been drinking, so no set amount will guarantee you stay under the legal drink-drive limit. Remember that Scotland’s drink-drive limit is considerably lower than the rest of the UK’s. Even if you’re not over the limit, alcohol affects your judgement, reactions and vision.

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Soft Tissue Injuries So the seasonal bad weather is upon us and so in this month’s article I thought I would talk about immediate post injury/first aid care for soft tissue injuries and with the frosty and snowy weather on its way it can often be a hazardous time.

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We do see an increase in injuries such as soft tissue injuries for example ligament sprains from patients slipping and falling in the cold and icy conditions. Obviously the best form of treatment is prevention so just simple things like making sure you have the appropriate shoes on and make sure paths in and around your property are gritted.

Elevation:

If a fall or injury does occur, here are some tips to help ease the pain. Most of you will have heard of RICE this is an acronym for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation and is essential for management of soft tissue injuries.

REST:

Rest is essential to help take the strain off tissues which are trying to heal. Rest will prevent further swelling, pain and further injury. It should be used for a period of time which enables the limb or body part to begin to function better.

ICE: Ice can be a valuable treatment in easing pain and reducing

inflammation and swelling. Controlling the swelling can reduce the risk of increased scar tissue build up and further joint irritation. It is recommended that we ice for around 15-20 minutes at a time for up to 48 hours post injury. It is important to make sure you have good sensation as if you haven’t you are at risk of ice burns. A good tip is to place a thin damp tea towel between the skin and ice and this will act as a barrier to the skin preventing ice burns.

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This again is useful in controlling swelling and managing pain. There are various supports and braces available but a simple tubigrip stocking from your local chemist will suffice. Usually used for extended periods but never through the night. This is where the body part is placed in an elevated position to aid venous blood flow to aid in the reduction of swelling and in turn reducing pain. Remember if you do injure yourself and the pain and dysfunction is severe, it is advisable to seek medical attention. All our physiotherapists are state registered and qualified to assess and treat soft tissue injuries. If you are concerned about your mobility or the mobility issues of a friend or loved one, we do have a physiotherapist who specialises in this area. She can provide specific exercises, balance re-education and falls prevention advice, which can help rehabilitate and maximise potential. This type of therapy can be carried out at the clinic or in comfort of your own home through our home visiting service.

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Movember Since it started, ‘Movember’ has inspired the growing of 4 million moustaches worldwide and gained celebrity support. But do you really know what Movember’s all about? Let’s look behind the moustache. What is Movember? Movember is November’s month-long challenge to men to grow moustaches and talk about their health, with the aim to increase awareness of men’s health issues and raise funds for the Movember Foundation. Founded in Australia in 2003, the Movember Foundation started as ‘a conversation between mates’ but grew into a global charity, focussing on saving and improving the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems. It fundraises to finance global research and awareness programs and has raised an astounding £346 million to date, funding over 800 programs in 21 countries. “In the last 10 years or so, using an online platform as our community hub, we’ve built the largest global men’s health movement off the back of the simple act of growing a moustache and a sense of fun and mateship,” says Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder.

Why Focus On Men’s Health?

The Movember Foundation points out that in 2011, the average

life expectancy was 82.6 years for women in the UK but just 78.7 years for men. Men were also 14% more likely to get cancer and 32% more likely to die from it. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some time in their lives and it kills one man every hour in the UK, while testicular cancer is the most common cancer in 25-49 year olds (but is curable in around 96% of cases). While it admits that the reasons for men’s poor health are ‘numerous and complex’, the Foundation sees the chief culprits as: • Lack of awareness and understanding of men’s health issues • Men’s reluctance to openly discuss their health and feelings or take action when they’re unwell

BECAUSE MEN’S HEALTH MATTERS Does Movember Make A Difference?

It’s easy to see that Movember’s fundraising is a huge success. But has it increased awareness and actually made a difference to men’s health? The most recent findings from the Foundation’s annual research showed that: • 99% of participants talked to someone about their health • 75% became more aware of the health issues they face • 50% told someone they should take action to improve their health • 75% said they were more likely to advise someone to seek professional health advice • 62% had seen or were intending to see a doctor to discover their ‘key numbers’

The Movember Foundation’s Advice for Men

Know your key numbers – however old you are, tracking your body mass index, weight, waistline measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels is ‘one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy’. Know your family history – including any illnesses suffered by close relatives who have passed away. Keep on the move – maintain (or work up to) a routine of 20-30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 2-3 days a week, avoid sitting for too long and stay on the move. Take the stairs (and a lunchtime walk). Stand up on public transport. Take action early – ‘Early diagnosis is often key to living a healthy life,’ says the Movember Foundation - and if there’s nothing wrong, your mind is put at rest. So attend that prostate examination and check your testes regularly (http://www. yourprivates.org.uk/ provides a useful guide). Don’t smoke - Smoking doubles your risk of heart disease and makes you 20 times more likely to develop lung cancer - it causes around 90% of lung cancer deaths in males. Eat well – think moderation and variety. Fill up with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins like lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts and minerals, and avoid foods and drinks with added sugars or high in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and salt.

• Men engaging in risky activities • Stigmas surrounding mental health

The Movember Mission: “To have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health.”

The Movember Foundation aims to reduce male mortality from prostate and testicular cancer, ensuring sufferers are physically and mentally well, and reduce mortality from male suicide by ensuring men and boys understand how to stay mentally healthy, take action early when they experience problems, and don’t meet with discrimination. However, the Foundation acknowledges these aims will “require a fundamental paradigm shift in prevailing attitudes and beliefs of what it is to be a man”.

Sleep well – lack of sleep and poor quality sleep can damage your immune system and increase your appetite and vulnerability to stress. Manage your stress and stay mentally healthy – keep smiling and ensure you spend time doing things you find enjoyable and relaxing. Be proactive about looking after your mental health. Drink alcohol only in moderation Wear sunscreen – and if you’re concerned about any skin changes see your doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment dramatically increases the survival rate from melanoma.

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Online surveys If you’re prepared to give your opinion on a wide range of products or issues, you might find that completing online surveys is a good cash-generator. There are plenty of survey sites to try, including Crowdology, Valued Opinions, and iSay. Many of these sites pay via PayPal and/or Amazon vouchers, but you’ll probably need to build up a minimum amount in your account before payment is made. In some cases this is just £3 or £4.

With Christmas fast approaching it’s worthwhile trying to boost your income to cover some of the cost rather than over-using your credit card. So to avoid a huge bill in January and get the New Year off to a good start, try one or two of these ideas and generate some extra cash. Use cashback sites when buying your presents If you like to shop online at Christmas, you might be surprised by just how much cash you can get back when using sites such as Quidco and TopCashBack. There’s no charge to sign up, and depending on the item purchased you can get between 3% and 10% of your money back. Once registered, you simply click through to a retailer and the purchase is tracked by the cashback site. The cash is then placed into your account, and paid out according to the terms of the company. There is sometimes a minimum threshold that needs to be reached before your money is paid, however, so it’s worthwhile checking before you choose a site.

Generate extra cash on eBay and Amazon Not only will you declutter and make space for the next influx of presents, selling items online can generate some much-needed extra money at this time of year. There are hundreds of eBay categories, and once you get into a routine of photographing and describing your items, it’s possible to significantly boost your Christmas budget. Amazon is great for selling books, CDs and DVDs that you no longer want, but they also offer hundreds of different item categories within their marketplace. If you have a lot of books to sell it can be quicker to list them on Amazon rather than eBay, as all you need to do is input the ISBN or title. The site then searches for the book and automatically adds postage, so all you need to do is write a short description.

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Become a mystery shopper If you’ve got time to spare, this can be a lucrative sideline and offers a great deal of variety. Depending on the mystery shopping company, you could be carrying out a covert visit to a store, ordering a sandwich in Subway or checking out the service in your local bank. It’s a really interesting way to boost your income, but does require some spare time. Some companies offer evening visits to restaurants or fast-food outlets – even weekends away to report on the level of service provided by leading hotels. You’ll need to fill in a report online following each visit, and photograph or scan your receipts as proof that you’ve carried it out. Make sure that you read the instructions thoroughly before you set out, however, as you won’t get paid if you don’t follow them to the letter.

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As you are most likely aware by now, at the end of July this year Microsoft released Windows 10 and made it available to many computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 as a free upgrade (provided you choose to upgrade within the first year of its release). Also, Microsoft took the decision to deliver a ‘Get Windows 10’ (GWX) app to many existing Windows 7/8.1 computers (using the Windows Update mechanism) to make the upgrade process straightforward, and indeed to strongly encourage you to accept the upgrade. The GWX app manifests itself via the little white Windows logo icon that appears in the notification area of your desktop.

that you can revert to your previous copy of Windows if needed (IF you do this within 30 days of upgrading!). Before doing so, though, you should as a minimum backup all your important data to guard against any serious problems that may arise. If you have the ability to perform a socalled ‘image backup’, do that first. There are also a few post-upgrade tasks that you should perform to get the most from Windows 10.

you should strongly consider upgrading. There are few compatibility problems that you are likely to encounter, and there are a number of benefits to upgrading, not least the elimination of Windows 8.1’s schizophrenic use of the ‘Modern UI’ (Start Screen, etc.) and separate desktop paradigms.

There is no obligation to upgrade, and this article focusses on whether you, as an end-user, should upgrade and how you go about it if you do. The discussion here does not apply to corporate environments, as they are subject to very different considerations.

If you have Windows 7 on your computer, the decision is more difficult. If you have older or specialised applications (for instance, CRM or other database applications) you might encounter compatibility problems, and older hardware - say, pre-2012 - you may well suffer performance issues. Dealing with these in some cases is entirely manageable, but requires more advanced configuration and/or possibly software upgrades. While these guidelines are necessarily very general, you may have other overriding considerations (e.g., a strong curiosity!) that make the decision easier to arrive at.

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The thought of buying your first home can be daunting, but there’s help available from the government that you may not know about. Equity loans and mortgage guarantees combine within the Help to Buy scheme, which has been a popular option for many people wanting to get their foot on the property ladder. Other possibilities include Shared Ownership schemes and Help to Buy ISA products. Additionally, choosing a fixed rate mortgage deal will help you to budget effectively and provides peace of mind that you can afford the repayments. Here’s how the schemes work:

Help to Buy Many people struggle to save enough money for a deposit, and with mortgage lenders being choosy about who they lend to, the property market can seem out-of-reach for first time buyers. The government stepped in to help during 2013 by launching their Help to Buy scheme for new-build homes valued at £600,000 or less in England (up to £250,000 in Scotland and £300,000 in Wales). This enabled would-be purchasers to put down a small deposit of only 5%. There are two parts to the scheme:

Equity Loan You only need to find a deposit of 5% as the government loans you the remaining 20%. The loan is offered interest-free for the first five years, with an interest rate of 1.75% being charged in year six on the amount of the original loan. Subsequent annual rate increases are in line with inflation, using the Retail Price Index plus 1%. You’ll be able to repay part of the loan early without penalty if you want, and you can sell your home whenever you like. The repayment figure on sale is based on the property’s value at the time so that the government benefits from its rise in value.

Mortgage Guarantee This part of the Help to Buy scheme is available until 31st December 2016 for new-builds and older homes. It is valid for properties worth up to £600,000, and the government provides a guarantee to mortgage lenders for up to 15% of the property value. The scheme is geared towards purchasers with a low deposit, and is intended to encourage confidence in lenders that their money is safe, increasing the likelihood of them offering a larger number of 95% loan-to-value mortgages.

Shared Ownership The Shared Ownership scheme enables you to own a proportion of your home - usually between 25% and 75% of the property’s value. You pay rent to a housing association on the remaining proportion, but at a subsidised rate. Some Shared Ownership schemes also make a service charge, and to be eligible for this scheme your total household income must be £60,000 or less. Shared Ownership helps people to buy their first home because

rents are generally low, and are paid in conjunction with a mortgage. The housing association may allow you to purchase more of your home over time – usually up to its full value. This process is called ‘staircasing’ and how much you pay for each additional proportion of your home is based on the property’s value at the time. One of the downsides of this scheme is that the housing association is entitled to first refusal when you sell, for up to 21 years after purchase, even if you own it outright. Additionally, if you don’t own all of the property, the housing association can decide who will be the next purchaser.

Help to Buy ISA The Help to Buy ISA is a new product offered by the government, and is due to be introduced this month (December). If you make a lump sum deposit of £1,000 the government will boost this amount tax-free by up to £250 when you buy your home, plus by another £50 for each further £200 of monthly savings. There is a limit on these tax free bonuses, however, of £3,000. If more than one person is buying a property, the bonuses are available to each individual. These savings form part of your total annual ISA allowance, but the boost provided by the government may be a huge help if you’re focusing solely on purchasing a property.

Fixing your mortgage rate If you fix your mortgage rate you’ll be able to budget with confidence, and won’t need to worry about mortgage interest rate rises. Interest rates are expected to increase in the spring of 2016, so this is a good time to look for a suitable fixed rate deal. It can be difficult to know for how long to fix your rate, but with increases expected over the next few years a five-year term might be the best choice, even though the rates offered will be higher than deals over two or three years. Uncertain monthly repayment amounts can be a source of great stress for first time buyers, and sometimes takes the enjoyment out of owning a first home. With a little research and pre-planning, however, you can take advantage of the various schemes available, fixing your interest rate to provide some stability and peace of mind. www.moneywise.co.uk/news/2015-09-09/first-time-buyers-to-get-4000deposit-boost www.moneysupermarket.com/mortgages/hubs/first-time-buyers/ www.moneysupermarket.com/mortgages/first-time-buyers/ www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-3177711/Timestart-saving-benefit-new-Help-Buy-Isa.html

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Growing Who doesn’t enjoy sinking their teeth into a delicious, flavour-packed, superbly juicy apple or pear? Mmm! But if you want the ultimate in gorgeous apples, pears, plums or more, then the fruit needs to be freshly picked and sun-warmed - so grow your own and you can also save yourself a few bob, have fun and make some good looking additions to your garden, even when space is limited. There’s no need to have a massive plot or an orchard to grow fruit trees… You can grow fruit trees in surprisingly small spaces, especially if you don’t grow them in a classic tree shape, but train them. Training them into espaliers (so that they have several sets of horizontal ‘arms’), cordons (as single main stems grown at an angle) or fans (with branches trained into a fan shape) means that you can grow many varieties of apples and pears up against a suitable vertical surface such as a wall, fence or set of sturdy wires. You could also train fruits like apples as ‘step-overs’ - this just means trained so they make a neat edging for a bed or border, about 45cm or so above ground level. A step-over apple basically goes up to a height of about 30cm and is then trained so that it forms two horizontal ‘arms’. They look great when in flower and will even bear a smallish crop of fruit along the arms. Try step-overs around the edge of your vegetable plot or flower bed. Alternatively, why not make a real feature of fruit and use a tree to create a decorative and, later on, a productive arch? Buy an inexpensive bare-root cordon (straight stem) or a ‘whip’ fruit

FRUIT TREES tree of your favourite variety, pair it with another variety that is a suitable pollinator (check with the nursery) and plant one on each side of the arch, training them in as they grow. It will look great, phenomenally pretty when covered in blossom in spring, and after a few years will bear tasty fruit too. But what if you don’t have any open ground, beds or borders in your backyard style garden? Provided you get the right rootstock (see below) it is quite possible to grow fruit trees in large containers. The container needs to be as big as possible - a half-barrel at least - and must have drainage holes kept clear using a few inches of broken china or ‘crocks’ at its bottom. Good quality loam-based compost such as John Innes No.3 will work well, but help to keep it well aerated and freedraining by adding 25-50% multi-purpose loam-free compost. Whatever the size of your garden, but especially if space is short, when you are choosing fruit trees it is essential to get them on the right ‘rootstock’, as this determines the ultimate size and vigour of the tree. The rootstock is the type of roots onto which the chosen variety of apple has been grafted. Apples are particularly complicated and a good nursery will advise you, but as a rule, for step-overs, cordons, dwarf bushes and trees in containers try the extremely dwarfing but somewhat tricky M27 - but do beware weak varieties or any tree grown on this rootstock in poor soil or not well pampered may well fail. For bush, cordon, espaliers and half-standard try the easier to look after dwarfing rootstock M26, while for a cordon, an espalier on poor soil, arches and bush trees try the semi-dwarfing MM106. You can either buy one year old ‘maidens’ or ‘whips’ which are small, fairly straight stems and train them yourself, or if you want to save time you can often buy trained or part-trained fruit trees. Obviously you’ll pay more for a trained tree, but it can save you several years work! Make sure you choose the varieties you grow so that they are in flower at the same time and thus can pollinate each other - if there is no suitable pollinator in the vicinity you will not get fruit. Check with your supplier who will be able to tell you which ‘pollination group’ each variety is in. At this time of year you can buy fruit trees which are really good value because they are sold ‘bare root’, this just means lifted from a field and not container grown. These are not only inexpensive, but also establish particularly well. Bare root fruit trees are generally available from about November until early March, depending on the weather - so don’t delay, get ordering or planting today! Perfect as a Christmas gift (or as a treat for you!) make vegetable growing fun with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select the vegetables you’d like to grow at www.pippagreenwood.com and your garden-ready plants will be delivered in May, accompanied by weekly emails packed full of at-your-elbow advice and tips, ensuring great results. There’s a stylish gift card available too for this perfect present! It is great value and various pack sizes are available (e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29), plus that weekly advice.

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Will dives back into business... A Shropshire man who has plumbed the depths of the globe has come back to his roots to join the expanding family firm in the north of the county. Will Reeves, aged 31, was a former pupil of Bedstone College and left for a life on the high seas as a merchant navy marine engineer, followed by a decade as a commercial diver working in oceans across the world from Nigeria and Japan to the coast of Scotland, firstly as a diver himself and then latterly as a supervisor. Parents, Graham and Pat Reeves were former dairy farmers and cattle dealers who diversified and are this year celebrating 35 successful years in the timber business at New House Farm, The Lowe, Wem, which is now the largest independent timber merchants in the county. Pat commented: “From a modest start selling a few railway sleepers in 1980 our timber business has grown steadily over the years and we now supply major outlets such as Travis Perkins and Jewson with a wide range of timber products including telegraph poles, sleepers, posts, barriers, wood bark and our own fencing panels made on site. “Being traditional farming folk we like to create a trusted and personal approach and believe that this is what has served our business so well with both commercial and domestic customers alike and we are delighted to welcome Will on board as a breath of fresh air for the firm.

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“Graham and I do not use computers and all of our invoices and accounts are hand written, with boxes of files going back over the years, so Will is now trying to drag us into the 21sth century by introducing new technology and we even have something called a Facebook page, which he says is already bringing sales results.” Will, added: “Even after travelling the world there is nowhere that I love more than the green and rolling countryside of north Shropshire and I am really happy to be back with my wife and young son, joining the family business and looking towards helping my parents move the company forward in the future.” Reeves of Wem can be contacted on 01939 232440 or www.gsreeves.co.uk

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Christmas TV 1. A 2008 Christmas special of which TV show saw Dave Coaches get engaged to Nessa Jenkins? 2. Miracle On Evergreen Terrace is the title of a special Christmas episode of which TV show? 3. In an animated TV special that was first broadcast in 1965, who was feeling depressed because Christmas had become too commercialised? 4. Made into TV films broadcast at Christmas in 2012, 2013 and 2014, which comedy star wrote the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books Mr Stink, Gangsta Granny and The Boy In The Dress? 5. Diamonds Are For Heather, Miami Twice and To Hull And Back were all titles of Christmas special episodes of which TV sitcom? 6. Who played the title character in The Runaway Bride, the 2006 Doctor Who Christmas special? 7. Who read out the first Royal Christmas Message to be televised?... King George V, King George VI or Queen Elizabeth II? 8. Which EastEnders character was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009? 9. In the 2013 Christmas TV advert for John Lewis, what did the hare get the bear as a Christmas present? 10. Where in London did Elisabeth Beresford take her children for a walk one Boxing Day when one of them pronounced the name of this place wrong, giving her the inspiration for a group of TV characters?

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It’s not necessarily tooth decay that causes dental problems in a rabbit. Teeth that grow at a rate of 2mm per week, combined with the wrong type of diet, are more likely to be at fault. Rabbits’ teeth should be ground down by their food, and if this doesn’t happen they can develop overgrown molars or spurs of enamel that cut into the soft tissue in their mouth. Foods rich in fibre that also wear down the teeth, such as hay and dark green leafy vegetables, will stop incisors becoming too long. To help you spot the telltale signs of trouble, and deal effectively with your rabbit’s dental health, here are some of the signs to look out for.

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Lack of grooming Rabbits naturally groom themselves, and if yours has stopped grooming it can lead to a range of other problems including fly strike, a potentially fatal disease. Rabbits use their teeth during the grooming process, so lack of cleanliness on their part could mean that their teeth are sore.

Loss of weight It may be painful for them to eat, resulting in a rapid loss of weight. The abrasive nature of hay in particular could be causing them pain.

Drooling If your rabbit has started to drool, it might be due to dental problems. Also look out for wetness on their front paws. Your vet should be able to smooth any enamel spurs, and keeping an eye on your rabbit’s general behaviour can also help to pinpoint problems. www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk/health/dental/

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THOSE LONG DISTANCE FAMILY GATHERINGS few days, with the result that disappointment and deflation kicked in soon after our arrival. Families the world over face the same problem when they get together after a long absence, but it’s particularly difficult at Christmas, when people’s expectations are already sky-high. Here are a few useful tips to help you negotiate the minefield of family relationships over the festive season:

• Give your guests time to unwind

When my children were young I used to dread visiting my in-laws, who lived a four-hour journey away from our London home. Already stressed out by the exhaustive preparations for our trip, our car jam-packed with prams, cots, toys and a week’s supply of clothes, my husband and I would arrive to find both his parents in hyper mode, bursting with excitement and plans for the week ahead. While we collapsed in the lounge, drained from the long journey and trying to restrain our crotchety toddlers from grabbing Grandma’s best china ornaments, my in-laws would demand our reaction to their carefully drawn up itinerary of family outings. The trick was not to question anything, just smile and agree – any hint of dissention risked wrecking their mood. The first couple of days were therefore full of frantic activity as they tried to make up for six months of not having seen their grandchildren in the space of a single week. While my husband and I were pleased to see his parents in such a happy mood, we also viewed these outings and treats with something like trepidation because we knew what was to come. On the third or fourth day my mother-in-law’s mood would invariably swing from feverish enjoyment to acute depression, as she began to anticipate our departure. She would even become less attentive to the children, leaving them puzzled by Grandma’s sudden inability to laugh and play as normal. From that moment on it was like treading on eggshells: the slightest hint of a problem and she would tearfully fly to her room. By the time we climbed into the car to start the long journey back, we felt anything but refreshed by our break. In fact, seven days with the in-laws made the prospect of going home seem almost like a holiday. Of course, it wasn’t my mother-in-law’s fault. The problem lay in the fact that we could only manage two or three visits each year. This led to a build-up of wishes and expectations that could never realistically be fulfilled in the space of just a

You’ve worked hard to make everything really special for your guests and as far as you’re concerned, all they have to do is arrive, and enjoy. But spare a thought for the fevered preparations your visitors have made in getting to you - meeting last-minute work deadlines, buying and wrapping presents, washing and packing clothes and toys, not to mention a long journey with over-excited children. In all likelihood they will be exhausted by the time they arrive, so give them a chance to chill out and relax before getting the party started.

• Ask before you buy Children’s tastes change as rapidly as they outgrow their clothes. Take the time to check out what your grandchildren will really enjoy in terms of the food you provide, the day trips you plan and especially the Christmas presents you buy. Don’t purchase toys on impulse then feel disappointed because your present is left, half-unwrapped, beneath the tree on Christmas morning.

• Treat the grandkids with kid gloves Small children are creatures of habit and if they haven’t seen you for a while they may need time to adjust. Try not to overwhelm them with noisy demonstrations of affection and don’t expect them to come to you straight away. With a little patience they will soon be climbing all over you, begging for stories, games and treats.

• The internet knows best Everyone has a different way of bringing up their children: don’t be tempted to use the brief time you have together to impose your views on child-rearing. Those brought up with the maxim “mother knows best” may be disappointed to learn that every bit of information and advice on child development traditionally supplied by parents and grandparents can now be found online, so hold back on the old wives’ tales and nuggets of wisdom you learned at your mother’s knee. No family is perfect, and coming together at Christmas, when everyone feels under pressure to have a good time, can be challenging - especially if you are trying to meet the needs and wishes of three generations under one roof. If you’ve previously experienced difficulties with family gatherings, make 2015 the year you put those experiences behind you. Remember, the greatest gift you can offer your loved ones over the festive season is the gift of empathy and understanding.

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BUYING A BESPOKE KITCHEN

All in the detail

With a bespoke kitchen, no detail is spared. It may be the dovetailing of the drawers or the way veneers are matched so they run perfectly across from one cupboard or drawer to the next. It may be the combination of base and wall cupboards, perhaps with open shelves and free-standing dressers; or it may be the size and shape of the island unit – square, rectangular, curved, stepped or any design you like. Special appliances or cooking utensils can be measured and interiors designed to suit, for the ultimate, ‘everything in its place’ room that combines good looks with functionality.

Working with a designer If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fits-all options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen. Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress. Rather than squeezing into a ready-made garment that’s just like thousands of others, you get a unique and perfectly fitting outfit that makes the most of your best bits and disguises the worst. It’s attractive, comfortable and, whilst a little more costly (okay, sometimes a lot more costly), it will always look good and should last a lifetime. In kitchen terms, this means that a bespoke commission can cope with wonky walls, strange dimensions and interesting architectural features, will adapt to whatever’s required of it, whether chaotic family meals or haute cuisine dinner parties, and will use high quality materials that will stand the test of time. What’s more, you’re guaranteed that it’s one of a kind.

Before contacting a bespoke kitchen company, it’s wise to start considering what type of kitchen you want; otherwise, the possibilities could simply be overwhelming. Many people find it helpful to keep a scrapbook of designs they like. That said, an experienced designer will be able to guide you through the maze of choices, asking the right questions about your style and how you use your kitchen in order to reach the best design. There will be one or more site visits for consultations, planning and measuring up, followed by drawings and costings. Once you have approved these, it will take several weeks or even months for your furniture to be hand-built and, during this time, you should complete any structural work. Then your units will be fitted by an expert team and templates made for worktops and splashbacks – which will then be made to measure. Finally, there’s likely to be a sign-off visit to fine-tune any problems and check that you’re happy with the result.

Why buy bespoke? Buy an off-the-peg kitchen and your choices are limited. Yes, there’ll be a selection of door styles, carcass sizes and, hopefully, several different worktops, but that’s about it. If your wall is a few centimetres longer than the standard run of cupboards, you’ll end up with a gap. It might be called a tray slot or space for a pull-out towel rail, but it’s still a gap. A bespoke kitchen, on the other hand, will be built to the exact dimensions of the room, large or small. You want extra-high base units? You’ve got them, to the millimetre. Extra-deep worktops? No problem. A combination of different, perhaps unusual, materials? Just say the word. With bespoke you can choose the type of timber or the colour of the paint (if you’re having a painted kitchen, you could match the shade to, say, your favourite mug). You can specify any worktop, handle or appliance you like, or even go so far as to have special matching sockets fitted. As managing director and chief designer Andrew Hall, of Woodstock Furniture, says: ‘The beauty of a bespoke kitchen design service is that you will end up with an ergonomic, cohesive and unified space that is completely unique and tailored to your individual needs.’

IMAGES: Top: Bespoke open-plan kitchen, Woodstock Furniture: Tel 020 8876 0131; www.woodstockfurniture.co.uk Above: Long House kitchen, Plain English: Tel 0870 240 3562; www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk

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PRIVACY WORRIES The problem with letting your digital assistants organise everything is that your digital assistants end up knowing everything about you - and possibly sharing that information with marketers or other third parties. The more we let our devices organise our lives and our homes, the more likely a really big privacy scandal is likely to strike.

AD BLOCKING Trouble’s brewing on the internet over advertising. Invasive ads and privacy-invading advertising trackers are making some websites unusable, and more and more of us are blocking those ads - which means the websites aren’t making any money. This issue has been bubbling under for a few years but now that ad-blocking tools are available on mobile devices - something that wasn’t the case until the end of this year - it’s going to be a really big deal in 2016.

WIRELESS CHARGING Some smartphones already charge wirelessly, as do some smartwatches, but this year should see wireless charging become more mainstream: Intel’s new PC processors support it, and there’s a good chance Apple will throw its weight behind it too. The long-promised wire-free world might not be too far off.

STREAMING EVERYTHING If you’re still buying CDs or DVDs you’re in a shrinking minority: more and more TV, music and movies are being streamed over the internet, usually as part of subscription services such as Netflix or Amazon Prime. That trend will continue in a big way this year, with streaming firms investing heavily in new programming - so for example Amazon is spending millions to bring the Top Gear trio back to TV on its service. You’ll also see some TV channels going streaming-only, and rival channels appearing on the BBC’s iPlayer.

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SMARTER THINGS The Internet of Things has been massively hyped, but it should start to deliver on its promises in 2016. Smart plugs, smart lights, smart cameras, smart TVs, smart locks… if it’s possible to connect it to the internet and control it from a phone, somebody will do it. The automated home might just be on its way, a mere 90 years after it was first predicted.

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Admaston

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

Church Aston

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

Dawley

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

Donnington

Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341. Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.45-9pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford. seacadets@yahoo.com Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128.

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

Edgmond

at Edgmond Village Hall (Contact Anne Green 01952 814312 or Denise Bishop 07718 424957 for further details): 7th Nov Talk and Tea at 3pm. Two interesting talks covering “World War 1 Battle Sites” and “My days in the RAF” with tea and scones during the break. 29th Nov Christmas Fair 11am-4pm. Numerous stalls and refreshments.

Hadley

Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Sharon on sharon_collins75@yahoo.com Wrekin and Telford Singers meet at Hadley Methodist church every Friday at 7.30pm. We are a mixed choir with no audition. Visitors wishing to come and listen in are most welcome.

Horsehay

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

Lawley

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

Lilleshall

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

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc. Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304. Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea.org.uk. 1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.

Muxton

Muxton Movers walking group - meet

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

Newport

17th Nov - U3A Newport - next meeting 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Anthony Crowe will present a slide talk “Everywhere the Glint of Gold”- the Tomb of Tutankhamen, its discovery, excavation and contents. Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. 18th Nov (Wed) - Christmas Shopping Evening at Adams’ Grammar School in Newport, 7-9.30pm in the Sports Hall (off Beaumaris Rd). A lovely shopping evening for all with lots of great stalls offering a unique selection of gifts and stocking fillers for Christmas, with refreshments and musical entertainment available too. Admission £3 (free entry for under 18’s accompanied by an adult). 15th Dec - U3A Newport - next meeting 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Anthony Crowe will present a slide talk “Christmas fun!”. Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267. Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) meet 7.30-9pm on 2nd Tue of month (exc. Dec), Church Aston Church Hall, Newport TF10 9JG. £2 members, £3 non-members, inc. refreshments. The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information. Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking.co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft

01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu bingo, Fri - dominoes/quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:30-3pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Town Brass Band rehearse at Harper Adams University every Wednesday. 7:30 - 9:30pm. All players welcome. Contact via: newportband@ blueyonder.co.uk Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www.newportphotoclub. com for details. Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.

Oakengates

Oakengates Traditional Market Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934. The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on 2nd Thu of each mth from 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Lion St, Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed an occasional guest speaker/demonstration, refreshments & a chance to chat. Open to anyone affected by MS. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys’, 7pm Junior Boys’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075) Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

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Priorslee

Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@btinternet. com Priorslee Lions Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm - The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7.15pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details. at Redhill Primary School - more details from Tim Carter, tim.carter@ podchurch.org.uk: GodStories: Families exploring Bible stories together – craft, drama, story telling, and cake. 1st Sunday of the month, 4:30–6pm. Alpha Cafe: Explore some of the big questions of life together over afternoon tea/coffee. Activities for children. Chilled family Sunday afternoon out. 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month, 4:30-5:30pm. Sunday Afternoon Thing: Relaxed, family friendly, church get together for worship, prayer and Bible teaching, with PeaPods group for younger children. 3rd Sunday of month, 4:306pm.

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Mon: Youth Club 10-15 yrs (6–8pm) Tue: Youth Club 10-13 yrs (3:30–5pm) Wed: Bridge Club (7pm – 10pm) Thu: Bingo / Social Club (6:45pm – 8:45pm) (every other week) Fri: Telford Stage School - 5.45pm The community centre is available to hire evenings & weekends. For further info. call 01952 248538.

Shifnal

6th Nov (Fri) - Ladies Pamper Evening at Shifnal Village Hall from 7pm £2.50 pay at the door. For more information contact Ruth Evans 07790726182 17th Nov (Tue) - Shifnal Townswomen’s Guild - meet in the Village Hall at 7:30pm. Bella Sohi will talk on ‘Forever’ Skin Products. Visitors welcome; first visit free, £3 thereafter. For more info, contact 01952 460782 or shifnaltg@hotmail.co.uk 24th Nov (Tue) - Wrekin U3A 2pm Shifnal Village Hall. Justin and Sherie Soper “Richard III - the Last Plantagenet King and the Battle of Bosworth Field 1485”. Visitors welcome. £2. Details from www. u3asites.org.uk/wrekin 26th Nov (Thu) - The Shifnal Society Dorothy Nicolle will speak on ‘Shropshire in the Great War’. 8pm, Trinity Methodist Church, Victoria Rd, Shifnal. Visitors most welcome. Further details on 01952 463348 or www.2shrop.net/shifnalsociety at St Mary’s Church, Shifnal: 24th Dec Xmas Eve - Blessing of Crib and Vigil Mass 4:30pm 25th Dec Xmas Day - 9am Holy Mass 27th Dec - 9am Holy Mass Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All Senior

Citizens are welcome. Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome. Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors. LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873 Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211. Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 07805 632225. Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Card Making & Scrapbooking Classes held Sat 10am-12 noon in Shifnal. To book a place contact Loraine on 01952 463425/07733 265979 or E: loraine. arderne@sky.com  Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm-9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 2.30-4.30pm. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club - meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull) 1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm contact Ede Robinson 01952 251467 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Trench

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

Wellington

14th Nov - Wrekin & Telford SIngers Christchurch Wellington, 7.30pm £7. Remembrance concert. 12th Dec - Wrekin & Telford SIngers Christchurch Wellington. 7.30pm £7. Christmas concert. Sunnycroft, 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. Winter opening Sat & Sun, plus extended opening prior to Christmas with the house decorated in period style. Telford Railway Modellers Group Meets Mon to Thu 7.30-9pm. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, contact John Mason-Morris 0798 312 7434, email morris741@btinternet.com, or visit The Old Church Hall, Severn Drive, Dothill, TF1 3JP. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@ yahoo.com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Telford Mixed Voice Barbershop Club (Severn Harmony) meets every Mon from 7.30-9.30pm at the Old Hall School, Wellington, for music and enjoyment. Please contact Debbie Skeates 201582 or Peter Hughes 596104 for further info. Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry. Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre. Belmont Community Hall in Wellington - meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on the

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

Other Areas

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

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Local Health, Sport Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.307.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Horsehay

Admaston

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

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10am-11am Zumba Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Mon 6-7pm Body Blitz (Toning) all levels welcome (equipment provided) Contact Nikki 07967 343728

Dawley

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

Hadley

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

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

Jackfield

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

Ketley

Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo. co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

Lawley

Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Zumba Classes (£4) - Wed - Lawley Community Centre - 6pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Lightmoor Village

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

Leegomery

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

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 Body Balance (Pilates, Yoga & Tai Chi) - Thurs 7-8pm at Lilleshall Memorial Hall, Contact Nikki: 07967 343728. Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757

Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.15-10.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

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

Muxton

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

Newport

Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www.shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@ yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/yogame4families Pilates Thu 6.45-7.45pm & 8-9pm at the Back & Body Care Clinic. Small classes with increased individual attention. £42 block of 6 sessions. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl. feely@gmail.com Zumba @ Cosy Hall, Newport. Tue 6.30-7.30 Contact Nikki: 07967 343728. Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.

Oakengates

Slimming World (Sat - 9.30am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD - Call Paula on 07791 743509

& Fitness Classes Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

Overdale

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

Priorslee

Dancercise with Erica Ann Deakin at Priorslee Primary Academy 7.15-8.30pm Zumba - Wed, 7.30pm at Priorslee Primary Academy. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Shawbirch

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

Shifnal

Thu 7-8pm Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Shifnal Aikido at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal. Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm - Beginners classes. Contact sensei@ albrightonaikido.co.uk or 0845 678 0091. www. shifnalaikido.co.uk Wed - 10.30-11.30 Dance class - St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & short routines for fitness & pleasure, suitable 50+, £5. Contact Sally 01952 461768 or sallykinn@hotmail.co.uk for term dates. Pilates Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £30 block of 6 or £6 pay-as-you-go. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail. com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983

120061. Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

Legs Bums & Tums Wed 6.15-7.15pm @ St George’s Cricket Club Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm Yoga Classes - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Fri 10-11am. Classes £3.75 each. Contact Paula: 07709 558017. Email: paularushton2011@gmail.com www.facebook.com/fitnessandflexibility

Stirchley

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

Telford - Town Centre

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

Trench

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

Wellington

KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving.com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving. Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Stretch class - Sunday 10am to 11am at Purity Health and Fitness just off Holyhead Rd,

Wellington. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £3.50 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www. wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 121pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

Shrewsbury - 8 Week Mindfulness Course £195, classes starting 10th Sept, 7-9pm at The Centre for Integral Health, SY1 1RY. Contact Louise Birch 07761 404216 or E: klbirch@talk21. com W: mindfulllivingshropshire.co.uk 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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Christmas Festival & Market

Notes from your local Muxton Councillor The controlling Labour group with little consultation has committed Telford and Wrekin Council to be an associate member of the proposed West Midlands Greater Authority. This new body groups together several West Midland Councils including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton and will have an elected Mayor.

AT DONNINGTON

can we believe anything they say?

During the local election campaign the Labour group categorically denied that they had discussed any plans to merge with Wolverhampton ,

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Donnington and Muxton Parish Council, in association with Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cordingley Hall, are holding a Christmas Festival and Market at Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road, Donnington, Telford, TF2 8JS on Sunday 29th November 2015 between 12 noon and 4pm. There will be lots of activities including nativity farm animals, free face painting, school choirs, dance groups and carols by candlelight. For ÂŁ6 you can meet Father Christmas and this will include a professional photo and present. However, time slot pre-booking is essential. There will also be market stalls and if you wish to take part, have a stall or pre-book Father Christmas then please contact Nicola Casey on 01952 606588 or book online at www. caseysvenues.co.uk/tickets The Christmas lights will be switched on at 4pm. See you there!!

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I recently attended a presentation by Tom Bloxham the founder of the Urban Splash property development company. They specialise in innovative buildings and developments, including Fort Dunlop. I hope he will take up As Telford and Wrekin will not the invitation to visit be a full member of this group the Borough, especially it is unclear as to what benefits Ironbridge to see if there are opportunities to work there may be, especially as together and bring unused Shropshire and Staffordshire will not be a part of this group. buildings back into use.

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Across: 3 Crocodile, 8 Thou, 9 Bandanna, 10 Vishnu, 13 Dingo, 14 Rebecca, 16 Rangoon, 17 Gross, 21 Alcove, 22 Spritzer, 23 Kiwi, 24 Archangel.

1. Kojak - Theo

Down: : 1 Stevedore, 2 Consonant, 4 Rebus, 5 Conifer, 6 Dray, 7 Lent, 11 Acropolis, 12 Mass media, 15 Horizon, 18 Barge, 19 Spur, 20 Pith.

7. Morse - Endeavour

2. Taggart - Jim 3. Starsky - David 4. Hutch - Ken 5. Lynley - homas 6. Wallander - Kurt 8. Rebus - John 9. Ironside - Robert 10. Columbo - Frank

The colour with the most lights - red (11) The colour with the lest lights - green (3) There are a of total of (42) lights.

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Book Review

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Buying a book for someone can be a bit of a minefield… Will they enjoy it? Do they already have a copy? Will you be able to borrow it? Hopefully our top picks of recent releases will help you to navigate that minefield and get you on Santa’s good side. Faber Poetry Diary 2016 – Various

The Lake House – Kate Morton

This is one of those books that you get given one year, and then find yourself buying as a gift for years to come. A week-toview diary that offers a poem or illustration for each week, the Faber Poetry Diary makes Monday mornings just that bit more enjoyable. The 2016 version includes a wide variety of poets, from Simon Armitage to Wendy Cope, via Dylan Thomas, Alice Oswald, Sylvia Plath and a whole lot more.

It’s 1933 and a missing child throws the privileged Edevane family into a downward spiral. Fast forward seventy years and the child’s older sister, Alice, finds herself re-opening old wounds when a police detective starts asking questions about the unsolved case. A real page-turner, this is the kind of book you want to curl up and disappear into on Boxing Day. (It’s also a great one to give as a gift in the understanding that you get to read it once the recipient has finished with it.)

The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker – Jacqueline Wilson Packed with Christmas tales featuring some of Jacqueline Wilson’s best loved characters, this book is pretty much guaranteed to be a hit with girls aged 7-11. Tracy Beaker takes a starring role, and there are also appearances from identical twins Ruby and Garnet, along with Hetty Feather and other favourites. There are also festive puzzles, recipes, craft ideas, fun facts and more to keep her entertained long after the latest ‘must-have’ toy has been discarded. Ideally, give it as a gift early on in December, so that the recipient can make full use of the present-wrapping tips and Christmas craft ideas.

Everyday Super Food – Jamie Oliver No present list would be complete without at least one cookery book, and Jamie Oliver seems to be a favourite with everyone from wannabee Junior Masterchefs to seasoned bakers. With Everyday Super Food, Jamie is making it his mission to prove that low-calorie, nutritious meals can still be pretty darn delicious. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are all covered and there’s something to tempt most taste buds, from spicy ‘Energy Balls’ to ‘Super Tasty Miso Broth’ and ‘Harissa Roasted Aubergine’.

The Three-Year Swim Club – Julie Checkoway Buying for a biography lover? This inspiring book tells the story of a school teacher in 1930s Maui who wanted to give his under-privileged pupils a brighter future. Soichi Sakamoto set out to transform the children into Olympic swimmers, despite not having any training himself, and the fact that most of the children had never seen a swimming pool. A great read for lovers of tales of triumph over adversity.

The Magical Christmas – Lizzie Mary Cullen Who would have thought that colouring books for adults would have become such a phenomenon? If you know a fan, or are just buying a present for someone who could seriously do with a chance to unwind, The Magical Christmas is a good choice. From traditional gingerbread houses to alternative Christmas days (surfing in Sydney anyone?), each turn of the page reveals a new intricate scene just waiting for pen or pencil to bring it to life. The only difficult part of this gift is resisting the urge to start colouring it in yourself.

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Index of Advertisers Accountant FC Accountancy Services..........................63 Audio / Visual Goods & Services JBO Services.................................................. 96 Bathrooms A. Watson Home Improvements.............85 Aquaspark Bathrooms................................72 Indulge Interiors............................................72 Summer House Baths & Taps...................77

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Dry Cleaners Pritchards.........................................................59 Shifnal Laundry/Madeley Laundry.........59 Electrical Appliances Domestic Electrics........................................37 Electricians Aquaspark........................................................72 Buzz Electrical Contractor....................... 86 Del Corley Electrical Services.................. 86

Loft Ladders/Boarding Jakes n Ladders.............................................82 Logs Holts...................................................................65 Marketing ETAK Creative.................................................61 Nursery & Childcare Earlyworld....................................................... 69 Optician Tim Vanes Opticians....................................53

Beauty Ashley Gamble................................................13 Beauty by Jude...............................................12 Escape................................................................15 Heaven..........................................................10-11

Estate Agents & Property Barker Healey..................................................21 Crest Nicholson...............................................19 Julia Weston.....................................................18 Lioncourt Homes............................................17

Bedrooms Dream Kitchens & Bedrooms...................79 Easy Living......................................................39 Indulge Interiors............................................72

Fascias & Guttering Telford Seamless Gutters...........................83

Paving Central Paving................................................67 JJS Groundworks......................................... 96

Farm Shop/Markets/Food Fayre Green Fields Farm Shop..............................31 Whitegate Farm Shop.................................32

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Builder/Construction Telford Maintenance Ltd.............................87 Carpet, Rugs & Floor Coverings All Floors n Rugs...........................................97 Dave’s Carpets...............................................36 Oakengates Carpets....................................39 Cars (Parts/Repairs/Servicing/MOT) Delamere Motors.......................................... 45 N R C / N T C..................................................97 Priorslee Motor Service..............................42 SP Holdings Workshop...............................47 Cars Sales (New/Used) CD Car Sales....................................................41 Mercedes Benz of Shrewsbury............... 43 Car Hire / Executive Travel Image Luxury Car Hire ...............................47 TVR - Telford Vehicle Rentals....................41 Care Home Sambrook House...........................................55 Children’s Parties/Family Activities Gaming 2 U..................................................... 70 Ironbridge Museums.....................................71 Chimneys / Installation of Log Burners ALC Chimneys................................................73

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Councillors Local Councillors.......................................... 94

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Curtains, Blinds & Interiors PJ Blinds...........................................................37 With Love Interiors.......................................39

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