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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT 14 Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES 16 Technology for the New Term 20 Small Steps to Make a Big Impact 26 Tech for Tweens 28 Fast Fixes 32 Choosing a Window Treatment 34 Add Colour & Interest with a Rug

PROPERTY 36 Is Early Repayment Right for Your Mortgage? 40 Free Home Energy Checks for Older People 41 No Place Like It 42 Too Late to Save for Retirement?

HEALTH & FITNESS 44 46 48 50 52

Seven Steps to Healthy Eyes Keeping Your Pets Calm on Bonfire Night Shockwave Therapy Everything Everyone Needs to Know about the Menopause Flu and the Flu Vaccine

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

DIRECTOR Fleur Abel

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This magazine has helped many local businesses to grow by building their awareness with local people, if you have your own business and would like a little help to find more local customers then please get in touch to see what we can do for your business.

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Restaurant Review

FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO DINE IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE

THE RED HOUSE Wellington Road, Lilleshall, Newport TF10 9EW

01952 739048

The Red House in Lilleshall was taken over earlier this year by the Parogon Group who already have six other very successful venues, which include The Seven Stars at Brockton, The Swan with Two Necks, The Wayfarer, The Orange Tree, Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor and The Boars Head. After having invested £950k on refurbishing The Red House and creating over 70 new jobs in the area, the restaurant opened its doors on the 10th September 2019. We were truly amazed when we entered The Red House, you wouldn’t recognise it was the same place at all – it has had a total transformation with an amazing unique décor, giving it a whole new life with a modern classy look. Every section of the restaurant has its own style and design and includes cosy booths, feature walls, luxury fabrics, contemporary art and industrial lighting The outside area has also been transformed with a new secret garden with fantastic views and includes a mix of different seating areas, including a fire pit with chairs around it – perfect to sit around on a summer evening. It was very busy on the night we arrived and we were shown straight through to our table where our waiter promptly arrived to introduce himself and give us some menus. There is a wide selection of dishes on the menu and they cater for all tastes. The menu is split into sections with starters, main dishes, steaks, burgers, skewers, pizzas and salads – so plenty of choice. There is also a menu with vegan and vegetarian dishes and a menu with non-gluten dishes. A separate children’s menu has a good choice of meals for them too. A range of sandwiches are available at lunchtimes. The pizzas are cooked in an impressive large pizza oven situated inside the restaurant - so you can watch your pizza being made.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT After a few minutes of browsing the menu we ordered our food, I decided on one of the vegetarian options which was the Fried Tortilla Cones (£4.95) and Nik opted for one of the fish dishes, the Crispy Whitebait (£6.45). My slightly crispy tortilla cones were coated in white and black sesame seeds and were filled with mixed beans and peppers in a delicious sauce with just a nice chilli kick, the crunchy fried jalapeños that were sprinkled on top of the cones also added a little heat to the dish. Nik’s whitebait was served with a wasabi tartar sauce. The delicate whole fish were full of flavour and had a wonderful golden crisp shell, dipping them in the wasabi tartare sauce made the perfect combination. For mains I chose the Argentinian Style Beef Skewers (£15.95) and Nik ordered the Beef en Croute (£17.95). My skewers were delicious, the beef was tender and had a tasty bbq grill flavour, the chimichanga sauce added lots of flavour, there were also chunks of onions, peppers and courgette and the creamy garlic mayonnaise dip worked perfectly with this dish. It was served with salsa potatoes which were the ideal accompaniment to this dish, they were mixed with finely chopped peppers and onions. Nik’s beef en croute was served with braised red cabbage, dauphinoise potatoes, baby carrots and a merlot wine sauce. The beef fillet was perfectly cooked pink, as requested. The beautifully tender fillet was topped with a delicate layer of mushroom duxelles and wrapped in a light filo pastry. The creamy dauphinoise potatoes, sweet red cabbage, baby carrots

and a tasty rich jus completed this hearty French classic dish – fabulous! It’s not something we usually do, but we decided to share a dessert, well it was a sharing dessert! We ordered the Chocolate Fondue Sharer (£14.95), as recommend by our waiter. You can also make it boozy chocolate for an extra £3 – choose from Rum, Baileys, Kirsch, Orange Liqueur or Amaretto – we added in a shot of orange liqueur. There was quite a wow factor when the dish arrived as it was served on a large platter with dry ice rising from it. It was served on banana leaves with honeycomb, marshmallows, meringue, strawberries, waffles, pineapple and banana. The warm melted chocolate was in the centre of the dish, the orange liqueur added a lovely flavour to the chocolate. The large chunks of marshmallows were the softest most delicious marshmallow I have ever had, so light and fluffy. The honeycomb was amazing, melt in the mouth with lovely gooey sticky bits. The chunks of waffle were light and crispy - a great end to our meal. The Sunday Lunch menu is available all day on a Sunday alongside all the other menus with 1 course at £13.95, 2 courses £18.95 and 3 courses £23.95. Breakfast is also available on weekends between 9am till 11:30am with a wide selection to choose from starting from just £1.95. The only thing that remains from the former restaurant is the name, the rest is totally transformed – putting themselves well and truly at the top of the places to go to in Telford – but don’t just take our word for it – go and try it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!

Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel

theredhouselilleshall.co.uk

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Celebrate the festive season this year in the glamorous surroundings of the Telford Hotel & Golf Resort Call us for a Free Christmas Brochure

Festive Party Nights from £30pp Spa & Party Night Sleepover from £135pp Festive Lunches £18.95pp Christmas Day Lunch £65pp (5-12 yr olds £32.50, under 4 free) Boxing Day £23.50pp (5-12 yr olds £10.95, under 4 free) New Year's Eve Gala Dinner £66.50pp For more information please contact our Christmas planner on: T: 01952 422992 • E: events@telfordhotelgolfresort.co.uk or visit our website: www.telfordhotelgolfresort.co.uk

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Great location, convenient to J3 M54 and only 20 minutes from the centre of Wolverhampton and Telford.

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Wedding

Spring Garden

Wedding Open Evening on Monday 18th November 6-9pm

Wedding Package £4000 50 Day Guests & 100 Evening Guests Available:April, May & June (subject to availability) All inclusive - to include Civil ceremony room hire, Services of our dedicated wedding planner, Chair covers & coloured sash, White table linen & napkins, Spring table decorations, Drinks reception of Bucks Fizz, Chef’s selection of Homemade canapes (3 per person), Afternoon tea wedding breakfast, One glass of wine served with the afternoon tea, One glass of sparkling wine to toast, Cake stand & bridal Knife, Dedicated master of ceremonies for your day, Evening disco with our resident DJ, Evening buffet of Pizza & sweet potato fries.

All this for just £4000

(extra supplement of £500 applies for Friday’s & Saturday’s)

Additional Day Adult guest £60.00pp Additional Day Child guest £30.00pp Additional Evening Guests £15.00pp

Christmas 2019

Upcoming Events

FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE Dinner - 19th October - £55pp / Lunch - 20th October - £40pp

WILD BOAR DINING EXPERIENCE 22nd October - £40pp

PEAKY BLINDERS RACE & CASINO NIGHT 9th November - £35.95pp

HARRY POTTER INSPIRED AFTERNOON TEA 24th November - £21.95pp (under 12's half price)

SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS OF THESE EVENTS

Hadley Park House Telford TF1 6QJ

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Festive Lunches Christmas Afternoon Tea Festive Dinners & Party Nights Christmas Murder Mystery Tribute & Cabaret Evenings Christmas Day Lunch New Year's Eve

Call for a copy of our Christmas Brochure View our menus online BOOK EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS Party organiser goes FREE for Christmas bookings over 10 people, if you book before 31st October 2019. Quote 'In & Around Offer' when booking.

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Restaurant Review

FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE

TASTE OF PARADISE rear of 2-4 High St, Newport TF10 7BH

T: 01952 875505 This month we visited Taste of Paradise, a national award winning Indian restaurant in Newport; the building is tucked away beyond an Indian styled archway just off the main high street. Chef Alam Hussain was named the region's Best Chef in the annual Curry Life Awards last year, which is a huge achievement for the restaurant. The restaurant has been established in Newport for 18 years, which is a testament to its popularity and success in the area. The restaurant is large and airy with a fresh modern décor, the addition of some clever mood lighting gives the room a relaxed ambience. Parking is available either on the high street or there is a large car park just behind the building which is accessed off Avenue Road. As the Taste of Paradise is unlicensed, you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks to enjoy with your meal, there is of course a wide selection of soft drinks, teas and coffee available on the drinks menu.

On arrival at the restaurant we were welcomed by owner Raza and shown to a table at the rear of the restaurant. We had brought our own bottles of beer, so Raza fetched us some glasses and a bottle opener. We ordered a couple of poppadoms to enjoy while we looked through the menu. The poppadoms were really fresh and crisp and the accompanying condiments were delicious, they included fresh onion salad, mango chutney, a hot and spicy tamarind sauce and a refreshing mango yoghurt raita. To start Nik ordered the Chicken Chat Puree (£3.50) and I chose the Stir Fry Chilli Chicken (£3.95). Nik’s starter was a soft warm pancake which was bursting with tender chunks of tasty tandoori chicken and was served with fresh salad and a slice of lemon. My chilli chicken was served with slices of peppers, onions and a lovely fresh salad. The tender strips of chicken had a lovely kick of chilli spice, this was a great dish which I would definitely order again. It was a great change from the usual onion bhaji that I would normally have as a starter.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT For mains Nik decided on the King Prawn Karahi (£8.95) and I opted for the Tandoori Delight (£10.95) which was recommended to me by owner Raza. We also ordered pilau rice (£2.20) and a keema naan bread (£2.50) to accompany our meals.

For dessert we decided to share as we were both rather full, we decided to try a banana fritter (£2.50), with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (£1.00). The fritter was warm and soft and the ice cream started to melt quickly – a lovely finish to our meal. Tea and coffee are also available from just £1.50.

After a short break our main meals were personally delivered, hot and fresh from the kitchen to the table by head chef Alam – it was a lovely gesture for him to present us with our food, especially as the restaurant was so busy. The presentation of all of the dishes was exceptional.

On Tuesday nights you can enjoy a four course meal for just £9.95 per person, which is exceptional value for money. If you prefer to have a takeaway then you can benefit from a 15% discount on collections or a 10% discount if you have it delivered to your home – delivery is free within a 6 mile radius. You can place your order online at their website: www.thetasteofparadise.co.uk

The Tandoori Delight was indeed a great recommendation, the dish consisted of tandoori chicken with spinach, minced meat and tandoori spices, this is a medium spiced dish. This was a generous size meal bursting with lots of flavours and a delicious combination with the tasty chunks of chicken, tender minced beef and decorative green peppers.

If you have a big event coming up and are looking for caterers – the restaurant can provide a full Indian dining menu for up to 250 guests within a 10-mile radius of Telford. The Taste of Paradise has a warm and friendly atmosphere, the food was well presented and full of flavour, so next time you are contemplating a curry, try this award winning restaurant and experience a taste of paradise for yourself.

Nik’s gigantic succulent prawns were coated in a sweet spicy tomato sauce, with cinnamon and bay leaves for added flavour to the dish. Nik mopped up the remaining sauce with the soft light and buttery nan, which had just the right amount of keema meat.

Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel

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Food served 10-3pm

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Fish & Chips Friday £7.50 with hot/soft drink (T&C's apply)

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

Two main meals for £13.50 Monday to Friday T&C'S APPLY

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Free Wi-fi • Disabled Access Baby Changing Facilities • Pool Table

The Bridge Inn Lower Bar, Newport TF10 7JB

T: 01952 324481 Selection of local real ales, bottled Belgium beer, craft beer and 25 gins. Freshly prepared, home cooked food, using local suppliers.

Daily

Specials Board Large selection of fish dishes & gluten free dishes

Always a Warm Welcome

Bar Opening Times:

Wednesday to Sunday 12-3pm & 4.30pm-Midnight Monday and Tuesday 4.30 till closing

Good Quality Local Food Served:

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Recipe

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

Rich, creamy and spiced with cinnamon, this autumnal cheesecake is best baked the day before serving.

Ready in: 2 hours, plus cooling and chilling | Serves 8

INGREDIENTS 200g digestive biscuits, finely crushed 85g unsalted butter, melted 500g full-fat soft cheese, at room temperature 100g caster sugar

Mix together the crushed biscuits and melted butter and press into the

base of the tin. Chill in the fridge whilst making the filling. Preheat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas mark 2.

2. Beat the soft cheese, caster sugar and 55g of the light soft brown sugar together in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Place

75g light soft brown sugar

the pumpkin puree in a separate bowl and beat with the vanilla extract

3 large eggs, beaten

thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture over the biscuit base and gently

425g can pumpkin puree 2 tsp vanilla extract 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

TIP

Raspberry sauce, to serve

1. Grease a 20cm round spring-form tin and line the base with baking paper.

and ground cinnamon until smooth. Fold into the cheesecake mixture until level the surface. Sprinkle over the rest of the brown sugar.

3. Bake the cheesecake on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 1¼ -1½

hours until the filling is just set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside until cold, then chill in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight. Serve sliced drizzled with raspberry sauce.

For a quick raspberry sauce, push 200g fresh raspberries through a fine-holed sieve (discarding the pulp left in the sieve). Stir in 25g icing sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Green Fields Farm Shop

HUGE Selection of Pumpkins

THE HOME OF GREAT LOCAL FOOD

Order online at: www.greenfieldsonline.co.uk

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BUFFET FOOD, PREPARED IN OUR DELI KITCHEN Buffets with free delivery within 3 mile radius including Hortonwood and Stafford Park 3 Menus to choose from starting at £4 per head

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Fruit & Veg Boxes delivered to your door (Weekly or Fortnightly)

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Pop in and see us at: Station Road, DONNINGTON TF2 8JY T: 01952 677345 Woodhouse Lane, PRIORSLEE TF2 9UR T: 01952 200696

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Wellington Road, Muxton, Telford TF2 8NG

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Food Served:

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

Mon-Sat 12pm - 9:30pm Sun 12pm - 8pm

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Served in the bar or restaurant between 5pm & 9:30pm every Monday night. Please book to avoid any disappointment

Visit our website to view our latest menu

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Technology for The New Term You don’t need to pay full price for your child’s computing If your child needs a computer for schoolwork, don’t get downhearted by the high prices you’ll see in your local Apple Store or electronics emporium. You don’t need to spend a lot to get a good computer. There are three main types of computer. Windows ones, which run Windows 10 (don’t get ones with older versions; that usually means the hardware’s really old too); Chromebooks, which run Google’s Chrome operating system; and Apple ones. For most places the choice is entirely up to you, but some specialist courses at college or university may require specialist software. If you’re looking for a Windows or Chromebook laptop, there’s good news: those kinds of laptops are almost always on sale, so you can expect a wide range of bargains. Sites such as Techradar.com have monthly round-ups of the best deals, organised into price bands: at the time of writing there’s a really nice Asus laptop for just £159, while more expensive laptops are available with discounts ranging from £175 to over £400. Sites often provide reviews of the products, so you can be sure you’re not buying something that won’t be up to the job. Another way to save cash is to buy a refurbished computer. This means it’s been used by somebody else and then returned to as-new condition. A number of firms specialise in such computers and the discounts can be enormous: for example, Laptops Direct currently has a perfectly decent Windows 10 laptop for just £109. If your child wants Apple kit, you’ll know it’s often very expensive. Shopping around doesn’t usually uncover much in the way of discounts but you can still save money if you know where to look. Apple has a refurbished Mac store on Apple.com. and at the time of writing it’s offering Mac minis with a typical saving of £140, alongside MacBooks, MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros and iMacs with £160 to £190 off. Third party refurbished sellers can offer even bigger discounts but check the age of the product: may third-party computers are a few years old, which isn’t necessarily a problem but does affect how big a bargain you’re getting: don’t compare the price of a three-year-old Mac with what Apple’s charging for a new one. End of line stock can be good too. Every time Apple updates its product range, the previous models are often sold at a discount. Keep an eye on eBay and you can save stacks – we’re writing this on an iMac we got brand new for two-thirds of the list price by looking for end of line stock – but make sure you stick to business sellers with solid, positive feedback going back years. Last but not least, there are second-hand computers. Many ‘power users’ replace their computers regularly, and those computers are still more than powerful enough for the rest of us. eBay and classified advertising sites such as Gumtree can be great sources of good second-hand computers, but be wary. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Images (top to bottom): Google Chromebook Apple MacBook Microsoft Windows PCs Apple Refurbished Store

CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT

Exciting Times As another school year begins, Birchfield School is not only warmly welcoming new pupils, but also a number of new teachers to join the team in our idyllic Shropshire school setting. Amongst them are Heads of Department in English, Mathematics and Science as well Music and a Director of Sport. Mrs Morris, the Headmistress, commented that 'these are exciting times at Birchfield and we are all delighted to be welcoming our new subject specialist staff to complement the existing high quality teachers'. With a wealth of experience in the independent and maintained sectors, these additions to our current team have a passion for their subjects and are looking forward to introducing some exciting innovation to their relevant departments. Their prior experience of teaching pupils of primary and senior school age allows us to fully embrace high expectations of pupil outcomes and share expertise in each of these key subject areas. Experiments and investigations are already busily underway in the Science Laboratory and brand new phonics and reading schemes are also being launched to ensure the very best learning opportunities for all our pupils. Our Open Morning events this term will take

AT BIRCHFIELD SCHOOL

place on Friday, 11 October and Saturday, 12 October, 10:00am to 12:30pm. Our Year 8 pupils will be only too happy to guide you around our twenty acre site and take you around the facilities from Reception upwards and after the tour, please do join us for the celebrated Birchfield tea and cakes in the Gallery. Birchfield School is a very special place and we look forward to an opportunity to share its magic with you. If you wish to book a place at one of our Open Mornings or a have personal tour on another date, please get in touch with Deborah Frost, Marketing Manager on 01902 372534 or email admissions@birchfieldschool.co.uk.

Pictured (left to right): Mrs J Platts, Mr I Morgans, Mrs C Gould, Mr J Mason, Miss R Hall, Mr J Millington

BirchfieldSchool Co-educational 4-13 Years

Inspiring young minds and creating a lifelong passion for learning

Open Mornings Friday, 11 October 10.00am - 12.30pm Saturday, 12 October 10.00am to 12.30pm

Telephone: 01902 372534 Email: dfrost@birchfieldschool.co.uk Website: www.birchfieldschool.co.uk Birchfield Preparatory School Harriot's Hayes Lane, Albrighton, Near Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF

Independent Day School for Boys and Girls Junior School ages 7-11 Senior School ages 11-16 Sixth Form ages 16-18

TES Independent School Award Winners 2018

acre site

Judged â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Excellentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate

Year 3

Open Day

Saturday 16th November, 10am - 1.30pm

Securing places at the most prestigious universities including Oxford and Cambridge

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Thomas Telford Thomas Telford Sixth Form offers an exciting opportunity for students to continue their studies post 16, combining structured learning with increased independence. There is a culture of success where students are highly motivated to succeed. The caring environment provides small class sizes, daily tutor meetings, regular reporting and careers advice. Staff are experts in, and passionate about, their subject areas and this fosters a fantastic student staff relationship. Thomas Telford School is rated outstanding by Ofsted and it continues to enjoy exceptional results with students gaining places at their first choice university, stage school, high quality apprenticeship or employment. There is something for everyone at Thomas Telford School. Alongside the traditional academic subjects, Thomas Telford School offers a range of vocational subjects including triple awards in Business, Performing Arts and Sport. The Business Academy provides a comprehensive experience

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for students wishing to study Business and Finance. The course is work related and enhances students’ employability skills. Students who study in the Business Academy will also study the AAT qualification. The Performing Arts Academy aims to be as practical as possible with students visiting West End Shows and participating in workshops by West End performers both in and outside of School. Many students have been successful in securing places in top stage schools and have gone on to work in film and in the West End. The Sports Academy is an ideal route for students who want to go onto university, apprenticeship or employment in areas related to sports. Thomas Telford School has exceptional facilities including a 3G astro, a state of the art fitness and conditioning centre and a swimming pool. Sports Academy students gain other external qualifications alongside the BTEC and have the opportunity to play high level sporting fixtures. Thomas Telford ensures that students are not only equipped with an excellent academic profile but are also well rounded resilient and confident young people who have a wide range of experiences.

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It’s not always easy to be eco-friendly, but there are ways you can work together as a family to lead a greener life. Discuss the issues Talk to your family about what you want to achieve and why. You might be surprised at what they come up with. After watching ‘War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita’, my children announced they were giving up jelly pots and other plasticwrapped snacks. Can you commit to walking or cycling to school rather than going in the car? Can you all agree to use reusable water bottles rather than buying drinks while you’re out?

Recycle Make recycling easier by labelling your bins so it’s clear what goes in each one. Print pictures to stick on the lids if you have young children. Short on space? Ikea sell space-saving stackable storage bins. Crisp packets, biscuit wrappers, toothbrushes, contact lens packaging and baby food pouches usually aren’t collected by the council, but they can be recycled by TerraCycle. Alternatively, Ellie’s Fund has recycling collection points across the UK to raise money for brain tumour research, see www. elliesfund.com/recycling.

Get crafty Most children love crafts, so why not look at a few eco-projects? You could make beeswax wraps together (an alternative to cling film) or soy candles to give as gifts. My children decorated some organic tote bags (£1 each on eBay) to donate to the local shop for customers to borrow.

an area of your garden go wild. Encourage birds by hanging up some bird feeders and bird boxes, or planting large shrubs or a hedge for them to nest in. Don’t have a garden? Search the RHS website for pollinator-friendly plants for pots and window boxes.

Reuse Try to reuse before buying new. You could melt wax crayons down in silicone cake moulds to make new chunky crayons for example. Kids desperate for plastic toys? Buy them secondhand on eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

Take action Get your kids involved in campaigning! You could encourage them to write to your MP or send letters to ask favourite brands to reduce plastic waste. You could even take part in familyfriendly climate marches together.

Make the switch Some of the things that make the most difference actually take the least amount of work. Switching to a renewable energy supplier such as Bulb, Ecotricity or Octopus only takes a few minutes. Most green energy companies have excellent customer service ratings and sometimes work out cheaper than the larger companies.

Move your money Banks often use your savings and loan repayments to invest in companies you may not want to support. It’s easy to move your family’s money to a more ethical provider. Charity Bank, Triodos and Ecology Building Society all offer a range of ethical investment opportunities and savings accounts. Want to stick to a high street bank? The Co-operative Bank has a strict ethical policy that sets out what it won’t invest your money in.

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Newport Girls' High School

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Newport Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; High School has delivered an outstanding education to girls for exactly one hundred years. Our centenary helps us reflect on our history, but also to look to the future with our new building. This state-of-the-art facility provides six classrooms, a spacious study area with sixth form cafe bar and a light, airy, welcoming Reception. So, why NGHS? Firstly, we only offer 90 places per year. This makes NGHS small enough to feel like a family and our thriving house system promotes this with the perfect platform for friendly competition in a range of different activities. Whilst the school is small, the curriculum is broad. Every student studies two languages in Year 7 and, whilst the curriculum is unashamedly academic, students enjoy and excel in Art, Music, Computing, PE and DT with at least one of these subjects forming part of the GCSE options process. Mr Michael Scott is very proud to lead such a wonderful school. A linguist and musician, he is keen that all students partake in an international curriculum visit and that the Arts are promoted within the school. Our parental survey shows that 100% believe that their daughter is safe in school and that the transition to

high school had been smooth. NGHS appears in the top 10% of schools nationally for progress from primary school to GCSE and also for attainment. As students move through the school, our dedicated staff provide even greater academic support and further opportunities. All year groups enjoy extra-curricular clubs; there is something to suit all tastes. NGHS students also see the world with visits to places such as India, Germany, France and Belgium. If you are looking for a smaller school where students are known and nurtured and where opportunities to travel and to learn outside the classroom are fostered, NGHS offers something special. Why not find out more for yourself?

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Music is a key element of Ellesmere life and there is something for everyone - from the Chapel Choir to National Finalists in the Barnardo’s Choir of the Year Competition and Songs of Praise Young Choir of the Year 2018. The standard of drama is also very high and Ellesmere is the only UK independent school to hold the Arts Council’s Arts Mark Platinum Award. For sports enthusiasts, Ellesmere is one of only nine schools in the world to be an accredited Athlete Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) by the World Academy of Sport (WAoS), which provides greater flexibility to students allowing them to balance their studies with heavy training and competition schedules. With the internationally renowned Titans Swimming team, 7 sporting academies, and incredible state of the art facilities, pupils can train in every Olympic discipline.

Founded in 1884, Ellesmere is a co-educational boarding and day school which offers students between the ages of seven and 18 a platform for academic success and personal development. A wide ranging academic curriculum and extensive activities programme allows each student the opportunity to advance in a range of disciplines, whether in the Arts, Music, Drama, Sport, or to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Ellesmere College treats every pupil as an individual and where success is ‘doing the very best you can’; a philosophy that all parents, pupils and staff recognise and support wholeheartedly.

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Following GCSEs, students have a choice of A-levels, BTEC or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The College takes the preparation of students for Oxbridge and the USA very seriously and the academic enrichment programme offers extension activities in all subjects. With 82 per cent of applications gaining offers from the top 50 Universities in the world and an exclusive careers partnership programme which finds opportunities for sixth form pupils to experience the real world; preparation for life is central to the development of the individual. Come and experience this unique environment for yourself by booking a visit, or visit one of our Open Days throughout the year; visit our website for more details: www.ellesmere.com

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Tech For Tweens Kid-friendly technology that keeps you in control Child-friendly tablets With Amazon’s Kindle Fire, you can activate parental controls to limit how much screen time your child has, when they can use their tablet and what they can do on it. It’s also worth adding the YouTube Kids app, which filters out unsuitable content and allows you to cherry-pick the channels you’re happy for your child to watch. Have an accident-prone child or just want extra peace of mind? It might be worth paying extra for the Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet. It’s priced around £100 to £200 depending on the screen size and memory, but comes with a robust case and a two year quibble-free warranty. You also get a year’s subscription to Fire for Kids Unlimited (normally £3.99 a month), which gives your child access to thousands of age-appropriate apps, game, videos and books – see www.amazon.co.uk.

Smart watches Most children’s smart watches allow kids to take photos and play games. The Moochies watch also allows children to text and call people, but only those who’ve been approved by the parent. So, your child can call you to ask if they can go to a friend’s house after school, send a text message to their cousin and video call their granny, but they can’t call or text anyone you haven’t approved. The Moochies watch is ideal for children who are old enough for a bit more independence, but not quite old enough for their own phone. (It’s proven an absolute hit with my seven and ten year old.) The watch itself costs £69.99 and you’ll need to choose a rolling network plan, which costs from £10 a month. You can also customise the watch with different straps, which cost £7.50 each. See www.moochies.com.

Pocket money apps If your child is old enough to go shopping on their own, you might want to look at getting them a prepaid debit card. There are several pocket money apps and cards on the market, including Go Henry, which allows you to transfer money to the card, decide how much your child can spend, and keep an eye on what they’re spending their money on. You can also set them chores to earn extra money. So, for instance, you might set them the task of hoovering once a week to earn £2. Once they complete the task, you mark it as done on the parent app and the money is transferred from your account to theirs. You can also set up savings goals and kids can choose to give a percentage of their pocket money to charity. Go Henry costs £2.99 per child, per month at www.gohenry.com/ uk. Similar schemes include Nimbl (£2.49 a month) and Osper (£2.50 a month).

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Another Year A-Level students from The Royal School achieve their first-choice universities by shining in the most rigorous, facilitating subjects, seen to be of greatest value to universities and major employers. Thirty one percent of A Level grades attained are at A*/A/B with particularly excellent results in a number of subjects. 67% of our students in German attained A*- A, 56% at A*/B in chemistry, while 22% in Business Studies attained A*-A. Pupils studying Computing performed well with 17% attaining A*/A grades and in Geography 60% attaining A*/B grades. As a non-selective school, we are very proud of our students and their results. Worth mentioning are some of our star students. Davids Savruckis will be studying Computer Science at Manchester as a result of his A’s in computing, maths and physics and A* in Russian. Safa Mahboob achieved three A’s in biology, chemistry and maths and will be pursuing medicine. Weronika Witos achieved a very impressive set of A Level results with two A’s in biology and chemistry, and a B in maths and in these times of high competition for the best university places, it is pleasing to note the great success that The Royal students have in securing their first-choice places for competitive courses such as medicine, law, economics and the sciences. Even more impressive, however, is the fact that that their achievements are in the most rigorous academic subjects that the universities demand.

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“This is excellent news for the pupils, particularly at the highest end. We are extremely proud of our students, who have together with a talented and committed staff achieved excellent examination results and leave us as truly well-rounded individuals. At The Royal our focus continues to be on the development of the whole person as all pupils engage in a range of enrichment activities as part of life in the Sixth Form, take significant leadership roles and develop teamwork skills which will take them beyond outcomes in examinations into a productive and successful career in their chosen discipline.” said Principal Mr Mark Heywood. The Royal School was founded in 1850 originally as an orphanage and is now a fully co-educational day and boarding Free School.

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Choosing A Window Treatment Curtains, blinds or even shutters – the right window treatment can make or break a room. We look at how to choose the best option for your home. While maintaining privacy and blocking earlymorning light may be their primary functions, window treatments are also a key part of an interior design scheme, adding colour, pattern, texture and an essential element of sophistication. They can also correct a badly proportioned window, disguise an unattractive view, filter bright light and provide a visual link between inside and out. But where should one start? While aesthetics are important, practicality should come first. Is the window overlooked? What does it look onto? Is it an unusual size or shape? Is there room for curtains to ‘stack back’ on each side? What is below the window? Is complete blackout in the room necessary? Does the window treatment need to be splash-proof? Once you have considered all the basics, think about the overall style of your home and what else is in the room, and start to narrow down the options.

Curtains When choosing curtains, the colour, pattern and weight of the fabric are the important factors, as Image: Faux Wood Impressions Urban Grey venetian blind with Anthracite tapes, fully is the style of hanging. Generally, grander curtains made to measure, Blinds 2go: 0800 862 0464; www.blinds-2go.co.uk. tend to suit larger, period rooms (pelmets, swags There is nothing to stop you combining more than one colour or and tails may also be an option in this case), while simple curtains pattern, in the form of smart, contrast borders down the sides or are more suited to modern properties. Check the heading, as along the bottom of the blind. And sometimes it is a good idea this determines the way the curtain will hang: usually, a tape to combine a plain and a sheer fabric, to allow light through at sewn to the top of the fabric is pulled to form either loose the top of the window while giving privacy beneath. Plain blinds gathers or more formal pleats, and is hooked onto curtain rings. can be boosted with a good-looking pull (think leather, glass, Other styles include tab, tie, eyelet or hemmed tops, which look raffia, stone or rope) or trim (such as ribbon, pom poms, ric rac, decorative but can sometimes be harder to draw. stitching, fringing, shells or buttons). If you want a dressier look, Curtain poles are designed to be on show and come in a variety add curtains as well. of materials, with finials at each end that are either simple Shutters or ornamental. Sometimes, however, a curtain track is more suitable than a pole: they can be mounted either on the wall or Good-looking in an unfussy way, shutters suit both old and the ceiling, can be bent around bays, and need less clearance new properties. They are expensive but are good at blocking above a window. out sound and light, and can even provide extra security. The To gain maximum natural light, fit a pole or track that hangs far enough from each side of the window to allow the curtains to be drawn right away from it. Floor-length curtains are generally better than sill-length, though shorter curtains may be more appropriate when radiators, window seats or furnishings are in the way. Linings are essential on all but sheers; they help curtains hang neatly and protect them from fading, dirt and condensation. Blackout linings are ideal in a bedroom, while thermal linings can be as effective an insulator as double glazing.

Blinds Perfect for smaller rooms, blinds are also great for modern homes and in bathrooms and kitchens – and they tend to be a lot cheaper than curtains. Roller blinds are the most basic style, while roll-up versions, tied with tape or ribbon, have a pretty yet still simple look. Roman blinds are smart and versatile, suiting almost every room. Choose fabric that is mid-weight and not too textured, as blinds need to roll or fold easily against themselves.

plainest shutters feature a timber frame and solid centre panel (a local joiner should be able to make them for you), while louvred versions (from specialist shutter companies) offer privacy while also controlling light. Both types can be left as natural wood or painted whatever colour you like. They can be made as a pair, bi-fold, tri-fold or more, either full-height, half-height or one set above another, and fitted within a reveal or to fold back against the walls.

Budget options One of the least expensive options is frosted window film, which you can cut to any size and shape as you wish and stick on yourself. It’s easy – provided you follow the instructions carefully. Alternatively, a muslin panel hung from hooks or a slender pole will provide instant privacy, as will a simple roller blind or unlined, ready-made curtains.

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A great starting point for a decorative scheme, rugs come in an infinite variety of shapes and sizes, textures and colours, patterns and prices. This striking blue marl woollen beauty, with a subtle diamond pattern, comes from Afghanistan. Habib rug in blue, £475, Loaf. Crafted in Sweden on traditional looms, these rugs are reversible and fade-resistant, and can be machinewashed, too. Pappelina Carl woven-plastic, washable rugs, £68 each, Hurn & Hurn. This stunning, handtufted wool loop rug is designed with a Persian medallion motif. Bronte rug, £109, Shimu.

Combining architectural minimalism with Berber style, this woollen rug features geometric patterns plus handmade tassels for an energetic effect. Zuma large hand-woven rug, £380, Perch & Parrow. In natural jute, this hand-braided grey rug channels the macramé look for your floor, adding an instant focal point. Karna rug, £199, The Taylor.

Available from late November, this handtufted cotton rug is soft as can be, and comes in five dreamy colours, perfect for a child’s nursery or bedroom. Pearl pink cloud rug, £49, Bobby Rabbit.

An on-trend palm print pattern is ideal for getting the boho-chic look in modern and contemporary interiors – and can be used outdoors, too. Juno polypropylene palm print floor rug, £169, Cult Furniture.

Rugs For Every Room Adding Bohemian style to any room, this hand-tufted rug with braided tassels is perfect for beneath a circular dining table. Dutchbone round Pix rug with tassels, £349, Cuckooland.

• Rugs can take you on a journey around the world, adding a touch of global glamour to a room. Look for Indian dhurries, Greek flokatis, Middle Eastern kelims and French aubussons, among others, each adding their own style, colour, pattern and texture. • A common mistake is to buy a rug that is too small for a room, making the space look and feel disjointed. In general, it is best to go as big as possible, so that all the furniture (or at least its front legs) can sit on the rug. • As with carpet, ensure your choice of rug is appropriate to the room. In an entrance hall, for example, a tough and durable rug will be best – perhaps sisal or seagrass or, alternatively, a darkcoloured cotton flatweave that can be put through the washing machine. Wool rugs can be used more or less anywhere, while delicate fabrics such as silk are best left for seldom-used rooms.

Crafted from luxurious viscose in soft slate blue and warm white, this hand-made rug has a sumptuous pile and a watercolour-effect finish that changes with the light. Minerva rug, £950, Cox & Cox.

• Got a pattern that you would like to see on a rug? Why not commission one to be made to your own design? Alternatively, you can often take a standard range and request different sizes, borders and colourways. Search ‘custom rug’ for ideas and retailers.

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Is Early Repayment Right? FOR YOUR MORTGAGE? Do you need extra life insurance?

You probably had to take out a life insurance policy to cover your mortgage loan, but it might only cover death rather than illness or disability. It’s a good idea to review your insurance needs from time to time to ensure various possibilities are covered. You may want to increase the amount on a particular policy, for example, or change from a fixed period that covers your mortgage term to a ‘whole-of-life’ policy where the timing of a payout isn’t restricted.

Do you have an emergency fund?

If you have money left over at the end of each month, or have received an unexpected lump sum, you may be thinking about paying off your mortgage early. You can save large amounts in interest and potentially cut your mortgage term by years but, depending on your circumstances, it might not be the best option. So what factors do you need to consider before deciding whether to clear your mortgage early? Here are a few questions to get you thinking.

Does your mortgage allow for overpayments?

Not all mortgage products let you overpay and some will charge you for doing so, but many allow borrowers to overpay up to 10% of the outstanding mortgage with no penalties. If you’re not sure about the terms and conditions of your mortgage, get in touch with your lender or check the original documentation.

Are you enrolled in any pension schemes?

If you’re currently paying into a pension scheme it could be more beneficial in the long run to increase your contributions because of the tax relief offered by the government. If not, consider using the extra money to start saving tax-efficiently for your retirement – the earlier you start a pension the better your chances of a financially comfortable older age.

What are the current savings rates?

Although savings rates have been extremely low in recent years, there may be a fixed rate or longer term savings account that offers a higher rate of interest than that charged by your mortgage lender. Even if it’s only fixed at a higher rate for two or three years, as long as the interest rate after tax is higher than your mortgage rate it would make financial sense to earn this additional interest on your money.

Do you have significant unsecured debt?

Paying off more expensive debt such as credit card and store card balances, and unsecured loans, is always a good idea if you have residual income, and should be prioritised over paying extra sums to your mortgage. Once this type of debt is paid off you’ll automatically increase the amount of money you have available each month and can then consider overpaying your mortgage, which is a lower cost debt.

If you lost your job, could you pay the bills for at least six months? If not, it would be worthwhile building an emergency fund with your residual income rather than paying down the mortgage. An emergency fund provides a financial ‘buffer’ in the event of job loss or other unexpected life event, such as having to reduce your hours due to long-term illness. It takes away some of the pressure when you’re already in a stressful situation. These are just some of the factors that might influence your decision to repay your mortgage early, but what are the potential advantages and disadvantages if you decide to go ahead?

Advantages of paying off your mortgage early

• You may be able to reduce your mortgage term by many years depending on the amount outstanding, and enjoy greater financial freedom in retirement. • You’re likely to pay considerably less interest. • You’ll enjoy greater flexibility in your monthly budget once the mortgage is repaid. • Property is considered a safe investment on the whole, but even if the market became unstable you’d be protected from financial uncertainty. • You can achieve peace of mind and a greater feeling of security knowing your home is paid for.

Potential disadvantages of early repayment

• Property is an ‘illiquid’ asset, which means it could take a long time to access the cash invested in it. Unless you also have liquid assets such as stocks and shares or cash in an emergency fund, you may struggle financially in the event of a personal emergency or economic downturn. • If you’re channelling all your residual income to your mortgage there may not be money left to save for other large purchases, such as a car, wedding, or holiday, which could force you to take out more expensive unsecured borrowing. A mortgage is typically the largest debt that people take on. It represents a huge financial commitment whatever your stage of life and paying it off early always seems a very attractive option at first glance. Before you do, though, consider some of the other areas where the money could be put to better use, at least for a while – then you can go ahead with confidence and potentially shave years off your mortgage term. www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/should-you-payoff-your-mortgage-early

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Free Home Energy Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is a local charity supporting older people and has once again been successful in securing additional funding to offer free and impartial home energy checks for the over 60s. Keeping warm in the colder months is a huge issue for many homeowners who live in Shropshire. Many people live in poorly insulated houses which are not on the main gas grid and are therefore expensive to heat. Shockingly around 300 older people die every winter in Shropshire from cold-related causes.

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have been able to secure the funding for a fourth year running to support older people keep their homes warm. Last year we visited over 100 older people who were desperate for help to reduce their energy bills but didn’t know where to turn, so please do pick up the phone and talk to us.’ If you would like a free Home Energy Check call Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin on 01743 233123.

The free advisory service is delivered in partnership with Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin and Marches Energy Agency. The charity wants to stress it is not trying to sell anything, the one hour visit will offer impartial advice to make homes warmer and could save money on heating bills. Heather Osborne, Chief Executive of Age UK STW, said: “With temperatures plummeting to minus 11 in some parts of Shropshire last winter we are urging older people to think ahead and prepare their homes for the coming winter months. This scheme is always very popular, I am delighted we

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Leaving home to share a house or flat is one of life’s milestones – even for those boomerang children. It’s a yearning for independence and the reason why so much bedding and towelling disappears on their way out. Give them a notepad too, because there’s a lot to learn… Writing your name on your food doesn’t magically protect it. But it does let housemates know whose food they’re eating.

Nothing can stop you getting that terrible tattoo now, except your better judgement! You’ll understand why friends always like to hold wild parties at someone else’s house. Naturally, you’ll appreciate this the morning afterwards. It’s not like Friends at all, unless there’s an episode where everyone is broke and depressed with only tomato paste and dry crackers for breakfast. Carpets and upholstery can be very unforgiving. Agreeing the cleaning rota, when no one has any intention of sticking to it after the first week, is a form of secondary karma. Enjoy your pigsty! It’s okay to be embarrassed about where you live, but not how you live.

Unlike in your parents’ home, the washing-up doesn’t do itself. Your neighbours are worse than you for noise and hygiene, and that’s what they think about you too. Communal toilet paper is a myth. It’s hard to believe but parents don’t feel valued when you pop round to see them with a massive bag of washing. The back garden is not an ashtray. Not at first, anyway. Privacy is a thing of the past – and you thought your parents were bad! By Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.co.uk

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FOR RETIREMENT?

What about the state pension?

Under current legislation the full new state pension is £168.60 per week. If you’re eligible, the amount you’ll receive depends on the number of ‘qualifying years’ of National Insurance contributions you’ve built up. Currently, you need 35 qualifying years to receive the full payment of £168.60 per week, but state pension regulations may change again over the coming years – when new governments are elected, for example. Politics has an impact on pension arrangements in general, and it’s possible that the current rules regarding tax-free lump sums and the age when you can access your pension pot may also change in the future.

Stocks and shares ISAs We’re often told by financial experts that it’s never too late to start saving for retirement, and that even in our 50s building a substantial retirement pot is possible. Clearly this depends on individual circumstances and it’s always going to be better to start saving early, but it’s heartening to know you may still be able to fund a decent retirement lifestyle. Growth levels and the state of the world economy also have an impact, for better or worse, but unfortunately you have no control over these issues. So where should you start saving for your retirement, and is there anything you can do to improve your financial situation when you do retire?

Investment ISAs are another way to build up retirement savings, and the current maximum limit for saving into a stocks and shares ISA is £20,000 (2019/20 tax year). You need to make sure your money is growing above the inflation rate, however, otherwise you’re effectively losing money. Stocks and shares ISAs offer more flexibility than pensions as you can access your money more readily, whereas workplace and private pensions aren’t usually accessible until you reach the age of 55. You can also choose from a wide range of investment products according to your preferred risk level, including ready-made funds. If you already have some knowledge and experience, however, you might want to select them yourself. Investment ISA providers typically allow you to pay in a lump sum, ‘drip-feed’ in a monthly amount, or both. You may also be able to invest lump sums in the future should you have the money available.

Workplace pensions

Don’t forget your old pensions

If you’re in employment, a workplace pension can often be the best way to save for your retirement. Your contributions are matched by your employer; they’re typically deducted from your gross pay automatically, and attract tax relief.

If you’ve worked for other employers in the past you may have pensions that you’ve forgotten, but don’t worry as the government run a Pension Tracing Service that you can use to find lost pensions.

Pension auto-enrolment, a government initiative intended to help people save for their retirement, means that if you’re aged over 22 and earn more than £10,000 per year you should automatically be enrolled in a workplace pension scheme.

You can use the service online, or phone the Pension Tracing Service to find workplace or personal pensions – even the smallest pension could make a big difference to your overall pension pot when you retire.

Earning less than this amount doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not eligible to join – you may still have the right to opt in and benefit from additional pension contributions made by your employer.

What can you do to boost your income in retirement?

If you’re close to retiring and also in debt, however, it might be better to prioritise paying off your debts rather than contributing to a pension, but you need to speak to an authorised financial adviser who can assess your individual situation.

Personal pensions

If you’re self-employed or not working you can benefit from tax relief on pension contributions by paying into a personal pension. Unlike a workplace pension scheme, a personal pension is an individual contract between yourself and the pension provider, which is often an insurance company. The pension provider invests your contributions, but in the same way as a workplace pension you’re not able to access your money until you’re 55 years of age under current legislation. Different types of personal pensions are available, including stakeholder pensions and self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs), but again it’s crucial to obtain independent professional advice before going ahead.

•Some people choose to work for themselves in retirement, making money with online ventures, or take up work part-time as an employee. •You can delay your official retirement date and allow the value of your pensions and investments to accumulate. •Equity release and downsizing are both popular ways to increase income in retirement, and you can generate a significant amount of capital using your property. Some people choose to save into an investment ISA as well as a pension scheme, so they spread the investment risk and don’t tie up all of their money up in one place. As with most important financial matters, it’s important to seek guidance from an authorised adviser who can analyse your financial situation and present the best options. www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/what-youll-get www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/automaticenrolment-into-a-workplace-pension www.gov.uk/personal-pensions-your-rights by Ann Haldon

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Seven Steps to Healthy Eyes According to the Royal National Institute for the Blind, around half of all sight loss in the UK is avoidable. So how can you look after your eyes? 1. Keep alcohol consumption low Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing cataracts and early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). By causing deficiency of Vitamins B1 and A, it can also cause weakness or paralysis in the eye muscles, night blindness, corneal thinning or perforation, dryness, and even blindness. Heavy drinkers (especially those who smoke) also run the risk of tobacco-alcohol amblyopia, a progressive optic neuropathy that typically causes bilateral, painless, visual impairment with loss of colour vision and a central visual field defect. Excessive alcohol intake during pregnancy can cause foetal alcohol syndrome, resulting in ocular abnormalities in the baby (optic nerve development issues, eye coordination difficulties and drooping eyelids). Both men and women should keep alcohol consumption under fourteen units a week. If you regularly drink this many units, ensure they’re spread out over at least three days.

2. Don’t smoke Aside from aging, smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing AMD, and smokers are far more likely to develop it than non-smokers. Smoking also increases your risk of developing cataracts.

3. Eat an eye-friendly diet Diet plays a highly significant role in eye health, particularly in the prevention of cataracts and AMD. Research indicates that eating just one portion of fish a week may reduce your AMD risk by up to 40%. Important foods to include in your diet are: • Cod, sardines, tuna, mackerel and salmon

6. Protect your eyes from UV light UV light can damage your eyes just as it can damage your skin and it’s a risk factor for cataracts. Never look at the sun directly and on bright days always wear sunglasses bearing the CE mark or the British Standard BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013, which indicates they offer adequate ultraviolet protection.

7. Have regular eye tests – even if you think your think your eyesight and health are fine Sight tests are about more than checking if you need glasses. They can detect eye conditions you may be unaware of as yet, catching them at an early stage when treatment may be easier and sight loss potentially avoidable. Sight tests can also detect other health conditions, including high blood pressure and diabetes. Everyone should have a sight test every two years, but you may need one more frequently if you’re over 40, of Afro-Caribbean or Asian descent, or have a family history of eye conditions. NHS eye tests are free for everyone in Scotland. If you’re in England, Northern Ireland or Wales you qualify for a free NHS sight test if you are: • Aged under 16, aged 18 or under and in full-time education, or aged over 60.

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• Claiming benefit (i.e. Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit). If you are receiving Tax Credits or Universal Credit, you may also be entitled.

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• On a low income with a valid HC2 or HC3 certificate.

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• Registered as partially sighted or blind.

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• Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma.

4. Take regular exercise

• 40 or over with a mother, father, sibling or child diagnosed with glaucoma.

• Green, leafy vegetables like spinach or kale, and broccoli • Brightly-coloured fruit and vegetables such as corn, carrots, orange sweet peppers, oranges, blueberries, grapes and papaya

Lack of exercise contributes significantly to several eye conditions, particularly amongst the over-60s. Exercise may reduce the risk of sight loss caused by narrowing or hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure and diabetes, and it’s linked to a reduced risk of glaucoma, cataracts and AMD.

5. Maintain a healthy weight and do everything possible to avoid Type 2 Diabetes Maintaining a healthy weight helps preserve macular pigment density, which in turn can prevent AMD onset. Excess body weight has also been linked to glaucoma. Diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy and (potentially) blindness. Exercising and eating healthily can help you reduce your Type 2 Diabetes risk and maintain a healthy weight.

• Advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you’re at risk of glaucoma. • A prisoner on leave from prison. • Eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher (your optician will explain your entitlement). If you’re eligible for a free NHS sight test but unable to leave home unaccompanied because of physical or mental illness or disability, you may be entitled to an NHS-funded sight test at home (‘a domiciliary sight test’).

by Alison Runham

HEALTH & FITNESS

Local Opticians

CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS

During October, Tim Vanes Opticians in Shifnal will be celebrating thirty years of being in business.

Tom Ford, Guess and Swarovski with £30 off any lenses when bought with a new frame as well as other offers. There will be prosecco and nibbles throughout the day and Tim will be negotiating tailor made offers for patients which may prove interesting after he’s had a glass or two!

Throughout the month they will be having 24 hour special offers announced on social media and a weekend of special events and prices on the 18th and 19th October. For the weekend they will be showing the entire UK ranges (including sunglasses) of

The practice opened in 1989 in Church Street. It was originally part time with Tim also working at the Contact Lens Centre in central Birmingham, but soon the business grew becoming full time and then moved to much larger premises in Park Street. Tim’s business has always been based on clinical excellence, personal service and competitive prices, so surviving through recessions and with intense competition shows that the public agree. He is now stocking high fashion exclusive brands, many not available on the High Street but still sticking to his core beliefs as the business continues to grow. Tim commented, “It’s important to have time for people, give an individual service and still have competitive prices. We need to stay up to date with knowledge, equipment and trends and try to make people enthuse about their eyewear. The glasses you wear say so much about you, we never forget that.” Tim, Moira, Carla, Jude, Tom, Rob and Nick look forward to seeing you soon!

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At Wycherley’s Dental Practice we provide family, general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry using only the latest technology and equipment. Our state of the art surgeries are maintained to the highest of standards and we continually invest in our staff and in the Practice itself. We have introduced cutting-edge equipment for example digital radiographs, CEREC (same day crowns) and a CBCT 3D Scanner to help aid with the diagnosis and planning of simple and advanced surgical procedures, such as implants. The satisfaction of our patients is paramount and we want you to be as comfortable as possible when you visit us for anything from simple dentistry to the most complex treatments. We pride ourselves on continuity of care and believe that this is of prime importance to everyone. We have a particular interest in implants and we are able to offer IV sedation to help those who are anxious or dental phobic. We are also able to offer a range of facial aesthetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. As well as being open late nights and weekends, we offer a range of flexible payment plans and interest free finance options to help spread the cost of your dental treatment.

A range of payment plans for all the Family and interest FREE finance Mon 8.30am-8pm Tue-Fri 8.30am-5.45pm Sat 8.30am-2.45pm

• Comprehensive new patient examinations using digital radiographs • Emergency, late night and weekend appointments • IV sedation available for anxious and dental phobic patients • Cutting edge equipment • Trained in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics • Dental implants • Invisalign clear braces • Enlighten Whitening • Cerec – one-visit crowns

Principle Dentist: Dr Ashok Jakhu Wycherley’s Dental Practice, 49 High Street, Newport TF10 7AT Tel: 01952 459459 • reception@wycherleysdentalpractice.co.uk www.wycherleysdentalpractice.co.uk

Keeping Pets Calm

ON BONFIRE NIGHT

The noise and flashes of light on Bonfire Night are startling for any animal, and it’s understandable if your pet feels anxious and stressed. So is there anything you can do to help them stay calm, both beforehand and on Bonfire Night itself?

On Bonfire Night • Close windows and curtains before it gets dark. • Switch on the television or radio to mask the sounds. • Speak to your vet about pheromone diffusers or calming medication. • Provide a ‘safe’ place in the house – maybe a den under a table, for instance, with their favourite comfort blanket, some toys, or an item of your clothing to cuddle. • Bring outdoor hutches into the house, shed, or garage, and add some extra straw or hay for soundproofing and an extra feeling of security.

Before Bonfire Night Noises CDs are sometimes used as therapy for pets that become upset or anxious by loud noises. If you play them fairly softly during the weeks before Bonfire Night, they may become more used to the sounds of fireworks and be able to stay calmer.

Collars and name tags

Hopefully your pet won’t need to go outside during the evening but if they do, you need to make sure they’re wearing their collar and name tag. If you have a dog you’ll be able to take them out on a lead, but cats may become startled once they’re outside and run away to hide. pets.webmd.com/features/pet-pheromone-products-forbehavior-problems#1 www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/fireworks-and-pets www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/looking-afteryour-pet/all-pets/pets-and-fireworks By Ann Haldon

HEALTH & FITNESS

Evenett and Bishop Evenett and Bishop Opticians have been looking after their valued customers in Newport for over 20 years. They offer a professional, friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a personal eye care service using up to date innovative equipment.

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when thinking about contact lenses and are always pleased to welcome new patients to this option for vision correction. Steve Evenett, Simon Bishop and their team are always happy to discuss all of your eyecare options with you. For more information or to book an appointment to see us please call 01952 810808 or pop in to 35 High St, Newport.

A typical appointment lasts 30 minutes and includes sight testing and eye health assessments to ensure your eyes and any prescribed lenses work harmoniously together. All eye examinations are tailored to your individual needs taking into account any vision problems you may be experiencing at home, work or in leisure time as well as any concerns relating to a family history of eye problems. They have teamed up with Essilor who are the leading supplier of Varilux varifocal lenses to provide patients with the best vision possible. They are now offering you a complimentary second pair of Crizal coated clear distance or near lenses, perfect for one of the many modern and stylish frames when you fancy a change of look. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to wear glasses they have the most advanced options available

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Shockwave Therapy Shockwave therapy is a relatively new treatment modality that has been demonstrated to be invaluable tool in the treatment of tendon and soft tissue injuries.

First used in the 70’s for its use in breaking down Kidney stones and calcification deposits in the body it became more common place in the 80s and in the 90’s more research appeared into the treatment for soft tissue injuries, so in this form it is a relatively new technology. It is a modality which uses pressure disturbance to stimulate the recovery of chronic and sub-acute soft tissue injuries. It works by applying rapid repeated pneumatic pressures through a device applied directly to the painful tissues. Often it is used after conventional treatments have failed to stimulate recovery such as hands on manual techniques, ultrasound and exercise therapy although it can be used as a front-line treatment.

demonstrated to benefit Tennis elbow, Golfers’ elbow and shoulder pain so it does have a broad spectrum of uses. In terms of treatment its self, most of the research suggests between 3-6 treatments will achieve good improvements although in can take more in more chronic conditions. In all this modality will be of huge benefit to patients with tendon/soft tissue injuries especially if more conventional treatments have failed. It is regularly seen as the go to treatment prior to more invasive treatments. If you are experiencing tendon pain that has been on going, then please feel free to call for free advice as to whether this treatment may benefit you. We offer day time and evening appointments so please call 01952 462330 or email us at enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk

The effects on the soft tissues are: • Mechanical Stimulation • Increased local blood flow • Increase in cellular activity • Pain relieving effects on local nerves • Breaking down of calcific deposits There are several research articles demonstrating the benefits of the treatment and a rising number of articles supporting its use. A lot of the evidence centres around particularly tendon pain in conditions such as Jumpers’ knee (the exacerbation of the patella tendon), Achilles tendon problems and plantar fasciitis (pain from the sole of the feet). It has also been

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Local Gym

IS EXPANDING TO OFFER EVEN MORE FACILITIES

Alpha Athletic, Newport's premier gym facility is set to get a whole lot BIGGER!

more equipment and now classes, they will be better equipped than ever to deliver on that promise. As they will be able to cater for more members, they recently decided to adjust their pricing on ALL their membership packages, in the hope to make it more affordable than ever for local people.

Alpha Athletic are excited to announce that they recently had their planning application approved to extend their facilities and work shall be commencing on the project in a matter of weeks.

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Since menopause affects roughly half the population, it’s important for men to understand it as well as women, because it will affect their mothers, sisters, daughters, partners and colleagues.

Skin issues – dryness, itchiness or ‘crawling’ sensations.

What is the menopause?

Hair thinning

Increased hair growth in unwanted areas Joint stiffness, aches and pains Reduced muscle mass Dry mouth and dry eyes

When a woman’s ovaries begin to produce less oestrogen and no longer release an egg every month, her periods stop. Menopause is marked by a year without periods. In the UK, the average age of menopause is 51, with the vast majority of women reaching menopause between 45 and 55.

Anxiety, depression or mood swings

However, perimenopause – the pre-menopause phase where oestrogen levels are dropping – can last for months or years, as can symptoms (which may persist for years after periods have stopped). While some women pass through perimenopause and menopause without any problems, most have symptoms of some sort. For an unlucky minority these can be severe and/or longlasting, with profound effects on their physical and mental health.

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Symptoms and side-effects

Hot flashes/flushes – Women may experience sudden sweating or flushing, or just feel uncomfortably hot, usually for just a short time (hence, hot ‘flash’). The flushing and heat are typically felt in the face, neck and chest. Some women suffer more at night and have ‘night sweats’. Breast tenderness and changes – during perimenopause, it’s quite common for women to experience tenderness, sensitivity, lumpiness, aching and throbbing pain as fluctuating hormones affect the ducts and fluid retention in their breasts. They may also sag more and/or become less full. Women should always see a doctor urgently if there is nipple discharge, a hard lump which can’t be moved around, a marked change in the shape of the breast, dimpling on the breast surface, a rash around the nipple or sinking of the nipple into the breast. Worsened premenstrual syndrome – breast tenderness, irritability, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, bloating, appetite and libido changes.

Fatigue Headaches Increased risk of osteoporosis, stroke and heart disease

Lifestyle changes: regular exercise, stopping smoking and reducing alcohol intake will help, along with a healthy diet containing plenty of fruit, vegetables and calcium-rich foods. Caffeine, smoking and alcohol can make hot flushes worse, and spicy foods may be a trigger too. Exercise and a good diet can help women maintain a healthy weight and prevent loss of muscle mass. Keeping the bedroom cool: this can make sleeping easier and reduce night sweat discomfort. Get enough calcium and Vitamin D: getting adequate sunlight (essential for producing the Vitamin D necessary for healthy bones) is important. A Vitamin D and/or calcium supplement may be helpful. Wearing layers of light clothes made from natural fibres: This can keep women more comfortable and help them to cool off quickly. CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy): this therapy can help to reduce anxiety and depression and also increase confidence and self-esteem. Reducing stress: stress can aggravate menopausal symptoms, so reducing stress can make the menopause easier to cope with. Women who have a difficult perimenopause or menopause may need to lessen their workload and responsibilities, both in and outside the home.

Decreased libido – some women also find sex less pleasurable, and physical discomfort caused by vaginal dryness can make this worse.

Low dose contraceptive pills: these pills can reduce menopause symptoms, regulate periods and make periods lighter. They also help to prevent bone loss (which can lead to osteoporosis) and reduce ovarian and uterine cancer risk.

Urine leakage and urinary urgency – such as leaking urine when coughing or sneezing and needing to urinate more urgently and/ or frequently.

HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy): available as tablets, patches, gels and implants, these treatments replace dwindling hormones and so reduce the symptoms and risks of menopause, such as heart disease and osteoporosis.

Sleep issues – difficulty getting to sleep and/or staying asleep.

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) Memory or concentration issues – these symptoms can make women lose confidence in their abilities and feel frustrated, damaging their self-esteem and potentially leading anxiety and depression. Palpitations - (heartbeats that suddenly feel more forceful or noticeable) or a racing heartbeat. Irregular or unusually light or heavy periods – some women experience ‘flooding’ (excessive and/or sudden blood loss) during perimenopause, and should always see their doctor if this continues. Vaginal dryness – this can cause itching and discomfort, and make intercourse uncomfortable.

Testosterone supplements: These can restore libido. Vaginal oestrogen treatments: Available in the form of a cream, pessary or ring, they can improve vaginal dryness and discomfort. Non-hormonal vaginal lubricants: Helpful if vaginal dryness is causing discomfort, particularly during intercourse. Lubricating eye drops and oral sprays: To relieve a dry mouth and dry eyes. While there are many natural remedies claiming to relieve menopause symptoms, there’s not always reliable evidence on their safety or efficacy, and they can interfere with other medications. Women should always check with their doctor before taking them.

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Preventing flu Proper hygiene is very important in preventing the spread of flu (and many other infections), so flu sufferers should wash their hands thoroughly and regularly, and bin their used tissues straight away. Some people need the protection of the flu vaccine. The NHS recommends the flu vaccine and offers it free to people at higher risk of catching flu and/or developing serious complications. This includes anyone who: • Is 65 or over (you’re eligible for the flu vaccine this year, 2019/20, if you were born on or before 31 March 1955). • Is pregnant (flu can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, particularly in the later stages, and may also result in premature birth or low birthweight). The flu vaccine also protects the baby in its first few months of life. • Has certain medical conditions, including: chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma (which requires an inhaled or tablet steroid treatment or has led to hospital admission in the past); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis; chronic heart disease, such as heart failure; chronic kidney disease; chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis; chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), learning disability or cerebral palsy; diabetes; spleen issues (e.g. sickle cell disease or

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About the flu vaccine Fact: You may still catch the flu if you’re vaccinated. Flu vaccines are produced in advance, so experts have to predict the three or four flu strains that will be prevalent during the next winter. This means there’s a slim chance you may catch an unexpected or rarer flu strain. However, the vaccine will protect you from most strains you’ll encounter, and by reducing the risk of catching flu, it also helps to prevent flu spreading. The best time to be vaccinated is before the start of the flu season, which runs from December to March. Adults and children aged between six months and two years who are eligible for the vaccine will usually receive the injectable version, while children between two and seventeen are normally given the nasal spray. Myth: The flu vaccine can give you flu. This is impossible, as the vaccine doesn’t contain active viruses, but it may cause a temperature and muscle aches for a while, and the injection site can be sore. Flu-like symptoms may be from another virus – or it may be that you’d caught the flu before your vaccination, or before it’s taken effect. It takes 1014 days for immunity to kick in.

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I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for hanging baskets – they are a great way to create your own miniature gardening space, do exactly what you want by the way of colours clashing or subtle, and once they’ve started to grow away and establish they’re a perfect way to make even the gloomiest back yard look more cheerful, or the prettiest patio look even more gorgeous. Making a hanging basket is not difficult, and within a few weeks of planting one up you’ll wish you had made more. Although traditionally a summer planting feature, hanging baskets work just as well for the winter months, so why not create a few seasonal splashes of colour to keep your spirits up over the coming months?

suggest a 35cm (14”) diameter one as it can take more plants and, because it is larger, resists cold better. You’ll also need some compost.

Plenty of plants make for a good colourful basket, so start with a visit to your local garden centre or nursery to see what is available.

Now add more compost to cover the roots of the winter-flowering pansies or other side plantings and firm again gently. Next get the central plant in place and add three more upright plants such as miniature shrubs, equally spaced around the edges.

There are lots of plants you might use, including winter-flowering pansies (I am fond of the purple and yellow varieties) and heathers, Gaultheria with its waxy red berries, dianthus for late autumn into early winter and assorted miniature shrubs, including variegated Pieris, Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ and variegated euonymus that will help give structure and colour. The shrubs have the potential to grow to full size eventually but meanwhile look great in a container for a year or two before being planted in the garden. You will also need a liner and I recommend a thicker, almost feltlike one as this helps to provide plenty of insulation for when temperatures drop, as well as keeping the compost and plants in place. In addition you’ll need a basket (you can always reuse a summer one, no need to spend more than necessary), and I

There is nothing worse than trying to plant up a basket that keeps rolling about, so stand it in a large flower pot before you start. Once the liner is firmly in place, remove the chain at one anchor point or else it will get in the way as you try to plant. You can reattach it later. The liner will protrude above the edges of the basket at this stage but a little rim helps to keep the compost in place. Use good quality multi-purpose compost, firming it gently, and fill the basket about half full. Mesh baskets are great because you can plant through the sides with ease. Cut holes in the liner then insert small plants such as pansies at regular intervals around the sides of the basket. It usually damages the plants less if you insert them from the outside inwards – that way they may suffer a little root damage but the foliage and any flowers remain undamaged. Nestle the roots into the compost and make sure that the liner is back in position after the last plant is in place.

For extra colour, add more winter bedding around the very outermost edge of the basket. Pinch out any faded flowers as you go then add more compost, carefully filling in any gaps before you water it in thoroughly. Your hanging basket will soon fill out and become even more colourful. Give the roots a chance to establish by standing the basket in a sheltered spot for a week or two before hanging it in position, just watering it if necessary. Regular deadheading and removal of faded flowers plus a feed with a high potash fertiliser after about a month will keep it looking great, well into the spring.

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If you’re looking for the kind of hobby you can enjoy at home, then creative hobbies such as upcycling furniture, card-making or jewellery-making might be just what you need to fill your time. Get inspired by the speedy arts and crafts videos available on YouTube or scour charity shops and second-hand bookstores for cheap ‘how to’ books that can teach you a new skill. Buy vintage jigsaws and share the completed pictures with friends online, write poetry or short stories, take up knitting or baking or learn to fix up an old car. Alternatively, find a pen pal at home or overseas with the help of clever phone apps that make it easy for you to chat to people all over the world. A surprising number of people of retirement age are also getting into video gaming. You can start slowly with online games such as chess.com, thejigsawpuzzles.com and progress to games such as the puzzle game Portal or the haunting adventure game Journey.

The great outdoors Exercise is important for health, so if you are relatively mobile you might enjoy an outdoor hobby. Whether you choose something like metal detecting (which you can do on your own) or Nordic walking (which you would normally do as part of a group), there are many hobbies that encourage you to explore the great outdoors and get fit in the process. While you would need a certain amount of money to buy equipment to go fishing or metal detecting, there are other outdoor hobbies, such as foraging, where you can actually make money without buying expensive kit (but do check on the location as foraging is not allowed in some areas). Trainspotting, birdwatching and amateur astronomy are also popular hobbies that will encourage you to get out and about in the open air. Although you may be tempted to put off choosing a hobby until you’ve finally finished work, the evidence suggests that it’s a good idea to have a plan in place that you can put into action as soon as you retire. With a little forethought and preparation you should be able to walk out of work and straight into a life that’s filled with exciting new possibilities.

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Remortgage and pay the loan If you choose to increase your borrowing to remortgage to pay the equity loan off in full, you’ll need to be aware of any changes in the size of your equity loan just as if you were selling. There are a number of options when it comes to the end of your five-year equity loan period. At CD Financial ltd we can discuss the right option for you so give us a call on 01952 455775 or email admin@cdfinancial.co.uk.

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We all hope to remain healthy and independent for as long as possible. However, there can come a time when we are no longer physically or mentally capable to make decisions for ourselves. While a person still has full mental capacity and can make their own decisions, that person can appoint an Attorney (or several Attorneys), who will manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf when they can no longer do that for themselves. There are two types of Powers:

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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY Wow, what a year!! This last year has most certainly flown by since I took the plunge and launched the firm. As with any new business the road has not been completely smooth, but I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every moment of it. As I contemplate the year, a huge amount of thought and thanks must go to the local businesses who have supported me since day one, and of course, my lovely clients. Without you I really could not have done it. THANK YOU! Being able to offer round the clock appointments, coupled with knowledge and experience ranging some twenty plus years, has enabled me to offer an exemplary service to every client. Whilst I offer the same legal services also provided by other professionals, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Administrations of Estates, as a small firm each and every client receives the highest level of service and attention, when they want it and at a cost that won’t break the bank.

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More money must be raised to help vulnerable families across Telford and Wrekin. That’s the message from a charity calling on businesses to help them reach their fund-raising target for the year. Staff and volunteers at Home-Start Telford & Wrekin need to raise a further £50,000 by the end of 2019 to ensure they can continue providing one-to-one help for children in need, and their parents. The charity trains volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to those affected by physical or mental health conditions, isolated, domestic violence, multiple birth and many more difficult situations. They hope to support 150 families in 2019 with the help of 40 volunteers and five part-time staff. Manager Caia Bryant-Griffiths explains: “It costs £95,000 to keep the charity running each year and the sector as a whole is experiencing an annual reduction in the amount available in grant funding. We don’t receive any financial support from the national Home-Start group or the Government, so all of our fund-raising is done within the area or through grants from charitable trusts. “We are hopeful businesses who recognise the importance of the work we do may step forward to help us meet these costs – either through donations, or by organising fund-raising events on our behalf.

“Home-Start helps families in a broad range of situations, and our input helps 94 per cent of parents feel less isolated, 100 per cent see an improvement in their children’s wellbeing, and 94 per cent an improvement in their children’s behaviour and development. These are just some of benefits, for the families themselves, for the parents’ employers, and for the Telford and Wrekin community as a whole.” The charity is also seeking a new treasurer to join the trustees in ensuring the charity’s effectiveness, providing overall direction and maintaining sound management of funds. For more information, call 01952 872280 or email homestarttelfordandwrekin1@gmail.com.

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It comes with a tuned stability system and a slightly more dynamic look – but still encapsulates all the good qualities of the regular i3 too.

Kia e-Niro Ever since journalists first got behind the wheel of the e-Niro, they’ve praised the crossover for being good to drive and offering a battery capacity that can consign range anxiety to the past. However, unfortunately the e-Niro has been a victim of its own success. Kia hasn’t been able to source batteries quickly enough to meet demand for the car, so wait times are now up to about twelve months.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric Do you want the good news or the bad news? The good news is that the Ioniq Electric is a mighty appealing electric car. It’s practical, good to drive and surprisingly quick, too. The interior feels a little on the cheap side, but it’s far from disappointing.

The rise of the electric car can’t be underestimated. Each manufacturer is rushing their own plug-in car to market, and demand for these new models is increasing by the hour.

The bad news, though, is that Hyundai is hit by the same battery shortage as Kia, so wait times can be up to a year. So if you want one, you’re going to have to wait.

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But which ones are best? We’ve put together some of the ideal all-electric cars currently on sale.

Audi may be one of the largest carmakers around, but it’s actually been relatively late when it comes to an all-electric model. However, this – the E-Tron – is its first model, bringing a premium look and feel as well as impressive electric technology.

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Audi claims that it’ll do 248 miles on a single charge, but also provide plenty of space and practicality while it does so.

Hyundai has changed the game with its new Kona Electric. Capable of travelling up to 279 miles on a single charge, it’s got one of the most impressive ranges of any new electric car available. And as a result of being based on the regular Kona, it brings funky styling and plenty of in-car technology too. It’s all put together in a compact package, which means that it’s just as well suited to urban driving as it is to longer distance motoring.

Jaguar I-Pace The British firm has struggled in recent years as the diesel crisis hit shortly after it invested heavily in the fuel. Fortunately, its bet on an all-electric SUV has paid off, with customers queuing up to buy one. It’s easy to see why – the I-Pace is fast when you want it to be but a comfortable cruiser when you want to relax. It’s far from cheap at £64,495, but that’s good value compared with the Tesla Model X, its biggest rival, and with almost 300 miles of range recharging should be a rare occurrence.

Nissan Leaf Nissan’s Leaf is often one of the first cars that springs to mind when you think of electric vehicles. It was, after all, one of the very first all-electric cars to become popular, and has gone on to retain a lot of this popularity as the years have gone by. These days the Leaf can still hold its own. It’ll crack 239 miles on a single charge, and is spacious and comfortable too.

BMW i3s BMW has taken time to refine its i3 all-electric city car, ditching its petrol range extender thanks to better range. The firm has also added this – the i3s – which gives the car a little added performance.

Renault Zoe The Renault Zoe offers one of the cheapest entry points to EV ownership, but don’t mistake that for meaning it’s a cheap and cheerful offering that should be avoided – the Zoe is a great little supermini. Opt for the big battery version and you get 186 miles of range, so most inner-city commuters will only have to charge it once or twice a week. Prices start at just over £17,000 with the plugin grant.

Tesla Model 3 Tesla could be classed as one of the founding fathers of the electric car. The Model S, its saloon car, has arguably been one of its most successful. But for many, it was just a touch too expensive and a little out of reach. That’s where the new Model 3 chimes in. It’s designed to be a bit more affordable, but still capable of delivering plenty of range and high technology levels too.

Volkswagen e-Golf If you’re looking for a safe bet when it comes to your electric vehicle purchase, you really can’t go wrong with the Volkswagen e-Golf. It brings the build quality and dependability you’d expect from one of the UK’s best-selling models, and simply adds an electric powertrain. It can travel up to 144 miles before the batteries need topping up, and while that’s far from the best in the segment, it’s perfectly acceptable for the typical commuter. With plug-in car grant applied, prices hover around the £30,000 mark.

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Timber Beautiful and hard-wearing, timber floorboards are available in a range of colours and patterns. It is often possible to recondition an existing wood floor by mending or replacing damaged boards and sanding carefully, then finishing it with oil, wax or lacquer. If not, choose new hardwood from an environmentally friendly source or seek out recycled boards from an architectural salvage yard – these have the advantage of years of beautiful patina. Solid-wood engineered boards are cross-bonded for stability (meaning they won’t warp or move, which solid timber is prone to), making them a good choice with underfloor heating, while cheaper, but less longlasting, are either a multi-layered or veneered wood floor, where the surface is a thin layer of hardwood attached to a base of cheaper wood, MDF, cork or plywood, or a wood-effect laminate floor, in which a photograph of wood is bonded to a chipboard base and protected with a high-pressure laminate surface.

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Sheet flooring Softer and warmer than stone or timber, sheet floor coverings – vinyl, linoleum and cork – are relatively inexpensive and very easy to clean. Lino is a traditional material made from natural ingredients, while vinyl is a PVC-based man-made material, which comes in a huge range of textures and patterns. Cork is hard-wearing, resilient to water and offers an interesting, natural look. Rubber, good-looking, practical and tactile, is available in smooth or textured designs, the latter ideal for bathrooms. Rubber floors should be laid professionally.

What Lies Beneath The success of any flooring depends on the sub-floor underneath. It must be level and dry, with no protruding nails. A good quality underlay will prolong carpet life and add comfort and insulation, while laying thin sheets of board may be necessary to prepare for sheet flooring such as vinyl or lino. Before laying heavy stone tiles, the sub-floor may need reinforcing – check with your builder or a structural engineer if in doubt. Tiles are best laid onto a smooth concrete or cementbased backer board.

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Ghosts aren’t the only thing we need to worry about over Halloween: there’s also the ever-present risk of dropping or damaging your device. Whether it’s lumps, bumps or ending up underwater, all kinds of horrors can affect our phones, tablets and laptops. One way to prevent problems is to look for hardy hardware in the first place. For example, many smartphones (e.g. a recent Samsung Galaxy or iPhone) now boast what’s called IP68 certification, which means they’re water and dust resistant. If you have an older phone, you can buy protective cases that promise IP68 protection for around £15. It’s important to understand what IP68 and its sister rating, IP67, actually mean – and remember, water resistance is not the same as waterproofing. IP67 and IP68 tell you that a phone can be immersed in a specific depth of water for a specific amount of time: one metre deep and half an hour for IP67, rising to one and a half metres for IP68. This means that when new, your phone can be dropped in pure water and survive for a short time. Pure is important, because chlorine in swimming pools or salt in the sea is very corrosive. Repeated exposure to either will eventually wear away the seals and damage your phone’s water resistance. One of the biggest dangers for devices is being dropped or scratched. Solve the former with a protective case, and the latter with a screen protector. Plastic screen protectors are harder to fit properly because of air bubbles, but glass ones can crack and can be hard to remove when they’ve been scuffed. Protective cases come in a variety of flavours, styles and prices. The trick is to think about what kind of protection you want, so for example if you’ve got kids it’s worth looking for a relatively thick case with very large lips, so when – and it’s a case of when, not if – the device gets dropped, the case keeps the screen well away from the floor. Some kids’ cases include carrying handles that make them less likely to be dropped in the first place. For grown-ups, it’s about striking a balance between substance and style: you want protection, but not so much protection you can’t fit it in your bag or pocket. Slim cases can still do a very good job of protecting your phone’s back and sides, but they do leave the screen relatively exposed: it’s a good idea to look for one that still has a bit of a lip around the screen and to put a good screen protector on too. No matter what protection you use, it’s designed for relatively minor things – so for example most protective cases are designed to protect from drops of a few feet, not from the top of a ladder. If the worst happens and your phone is seriously and expensively damaged, check your home insurance: it may well cover the damage to your phone. If you have a bank account that offers various rewards for a monthly fee, you may have phone insurance in there too.

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might become difficult, keeping in touch can bring feelings of happiness and comfort, especially as the ‘emotional memory’ remains with them long after the memory of the visit may have gone.” While getting support from health and care services is vitally important to a person with dementia, it’s not the whole picture. Those affected by this challenging condition will only be able to live well if people and organisations from right across society come together to help. What is a ‘dementia-friendly community’?

“We want to make Knaresborough a town where people living with dementia feel understood, respected, supported and confident, so that they can contribute to life in the community.” So says Alison Wrigglesworth, Services Manager for Harrogate and Knaresborough Alzheimer’s Society. The Yorkshire town of Knaresborough is one of the latest in a long line of UK towns to declare themselves a ‘dementiafriendly Community’ (DFC). Dementia is not, as many people believe, a natural consequence of old age (although the older you are, the more likely you are to be affected) and it is predicted that the number of UK residents with dementia will increase to over one million by 2025. That figure is set to double by 2051. Given these statistics, it’s seems likely that in future our public health and social care services could struggle to care for people who develop the condition. Dementia-friendly initiatives therefore serve a dual purpose: helping people stay at home for as long as possible and relieving some of the burden that would otherwise be placed on our public care providers. What are the issues? Things we all take for granted, such as using technology, getting served in shops and banks, going on holiday, spending time with friends and family or enjoying hobbies, are difficult when you have dementia, but they can become even harder when the individuals around you don’t know how to respond appropriately. For this reason it’s not uncommon for people to shut themselves away as their condition progresses, even though this can make them feel isolated and depressed. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, over two-thirds of those polled have reported feeling lonely. Alison Wrigglesworth admits that public anxieties about dementia can often make the situation worse. “Many people are worried about ‘saying the wrong thing’ to someone with dementia, yet a friendly face or listening ear can make the world of difference,” she told radio station Stray FM at the launch of the Knaresborough initiative earlier this year. “Even in the later stages of dementia when having a conversation

A dementia-friendly community is a place where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported. It can be a street, village, town, city or region, an organisation, a group or even a virtual community. A DFC can be as small or as large as the group of people it serves, but its impact is obviously much greater when a town or city becomes involved. The concept was first was developed during the 1990s in Japan, a country where the proportion of citizens aged 65 or older has quadrupled over four decades. Rather than exclude a significant proportion of its population from society, the Japanese began to develop programmes designed to make it easier for those living with dementia to continue to enjoy some independence. What does ‘dementia-friendly’ look like? There are no hard and fast rules to follow when setting up a DFC of your own. Instead, local communities are encouraged to decide what works best for them, turning to grassroots organisations with relevant experience to show the way. While flexibility is encouraged, there are certain measures that are regularly adopted by towns and cities who want to become DFCs. Businesses that regularly come into contact with older people, such as banks and taxi firms, are asked to provide extra support for customers with dementia, while museums and art galleries are encouraged to offer dementia-friendly activities. Other initiatives include ‘dementia cafes’ and drop-in centres. Doctors’ surgeries, shops and offices use special signs, combining easy-to-read text with an image, to help people with dementia navigate their way around a building. Many dementia-friendly towns have extended this idea to their public realm planning, using clear signage and creating welldefined open spaces with public toilets, seats, shelters and good lighting. Most DFCs are keen to engage local people as ‘Dementia Friends’. These are individuals willing to promote the aims of the DFC, from spreading awareness about the condition to volunteering to spend time with a person who has dementia. Currently almost three million have signed up to this initiative on the Dementia Friends website (dementiafriends.org.uk). The Alzheimer’s Society has estimated that one in six people aged over 80 in the United Kingdom currently has dementia, and a further 225,000 people will be diagnosed this year. There’s clearly no time to lose, so it’s reassuring to see that new dementia-friendly communities, just like the one in Knaresborough, are appearing every day.

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Adding some good-looking illumination is a great way to introduce both a decorative focal point and increase atmosphere in any room. A decorative lamp can come in all shapes, sizes, materials and colours. This is a selection from Woods Furniture. A simple outline and modern shape gives this concrete and brass lamp a stylish edge. Skasen table lamp tall, £69, MADE.COM.

Bring on some Hollywood glamour with a gold and feather lamp (the feathers are ethically sourced, by the way). Mini feather lamp by A Modern Grand Tour, £1,900, Sweetpea & Willow.

An on-trend, metallic cage-like base is teamed with a pretty cotton shade, making this distinctive lamp ideal for classic, contemporary and industrial-inspired interiors. Maui LED table lamp, £79, Atkin and Thyme.

This sturdy modern lantern would be great inside or out. Autumn wooden lantern, £24.99, Lights4fun. Image: Simon Hylton

A minimal table lamp from Lene Bjerre would make the perfect accent for a contemporary home. Metta table lamp, £90, Sweetpea & Willow. This textural, informal lantern would add fashionable interest in an understated, modern space. Antique brass knitted lantern, large, £48, Rose & Grey.

Lined with a navy cotton interior, this lampshade uses nautical imagery from a series of eighteenth century hand-coloured prints, depicting a series of ships in dramatic ocean conditions. Shipwreck lighthouse lampshade, £58, Cream Cornwall.

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Sleek and sophisticated, this large glass and metal lamp would add a touch of modern classic style to any room. Cranmer table lamp, £369, Pepper Sq.

• When you are seeking an inexpensive update, simply remove any dull, old, less-than-stylish table lamps and plug in your new, on-trend, up-to-theminute choices and voila! an instant change of look. • Use a table lamp to create a welcoming reading corner in a living room, or simply to introduce a cosy pool of light in a dark area. They look great on a hall console or a small table on a landing, and are, of course, both practical and beautiful either side of a bed. • Lanterns are even easier than lamps, as they don’t need a nearby plug. If you are wary of using candles for safety reasons, substitute battery-operated LED candles instead. • Buying more than one lamp for a room? Identical pairs look smart and traditional, but you don’t have to buy them all the same. A range of styles can create interest and work in different areas. It is, however, worth choosing styles that have colour, pattern, material or shape in common, in order to give the room a sense of overall cohesion.

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Despite the allure of large, bright spaces, it is not necessarily convenient to live in an open-plan home all the time. Hence the development of ‘broken plan’ design. Everyone loves open-plan living. Light, bright, spacious and airy, an open-plan home is always desirable. Or is it? Sometimes, let’s face it, we all need a quiet space, somewhere to feel separate in one’s own small world. Huge open spaces can be difficult to heat, too, and there can be times when noise is an issue. Enter ‘broken plan’, a practical evolution of open plan, that retains all the great elements of open plan that we love, particularly good light and a feeling of openness, but introduces subtle elements that divide large spaces into more manageable ones, with different zones that can be used for different activities. Spaces may even (depending on the design) be opened up or closed off whenever you wish. Broken plan is flexible, dynamic and interesting, and offers sociability combined with privacy – truly the best of both worlds. When renovation or building work is being carried out, one way to achieve the broken-plan effect is to create differences in floor levels. A step up or down from, say, the sitting room into the dining room can give a great sense of two discrete areas. It may also be possible to lower the ceiling in one area of a large, open room in order to enhance a sense of intimacy. And in homes with very high ceilings – a barn or industrial conversion, for example – there is the opportunity to introduce

a mezzanine level, perhaps as an office, snug or guest bedroom, which combines the feeling of open plan with the practicality of a separate space. Other structural solutions include building internal glass walls or floor-to-ceiling steel-framed windows (the best-known trade name is Crittall) in order to subdivide a space. Stylish and luxurious, these suit both modern and traditional homes. More typically, especially in a period home where two groundfloor reception rooms have been knocked through to bring in more space and light, a great way to add flexibility to what is often a long, thin, hard-to-use room is to add glazed or timber double doors. If made from timber they could be panelled to match the architectural features of the house; ideally the doors would slide and fold away, or else be hinged so that they fit seamlessly back against the walls when open. An alternative way of connecting/separating two rooms is to build pocket doors, which slide into the slim walls on each side – great for, say, a dressing room off a bedroom. Often, of course, it is far more convenient (and less expensive) to employ temporary ways of dividing a large room: a screen, for example, a large floor-standing bookcase, or even simply a slender console table – which could be the base for a pair of lamps, some vases of flowers or a sculpture. These have the advantage of being relatively easily moved around or removed if you feel like a change. An open-plan space can be divided visually, using simple tricks such as changes in paint colour or floor finish – from carpet in a seating area to floorboards in a dining space, for example – and it is easily possible to create mini ‘rooms’ by grounding furniture arrangements on a rug or on an area of contrast flooring. Finally, employ lighting as a powerful tool to delineate space. Think of forming ‘zones’ by using different types of lighting in the different areas, including pendants (perhaps over a dining table or kitchen counter), wall lights, and careful positioning of floor and table lamps. If possible, install different circuits (controlled by switches or dimmers) that will allow you to break down the spaces and illuminate different parts to suit your needs, whether it be a living area or bedroom, a kitchen or a dining area.

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Need plenty of space, both for luggage and occupants too? You’ll want a seven-seater then. Fortunately there are plenty of options currently on the market, offering a choice of body styles from a variety of brands. But which are best? That’s what we’ve been investigating – and here are the results.

Land Rover Discovery This list was always destined to feature Land Rover’s goanywhere Discovery. As well as seven comfortable seats, it’s packed with off-road technology to make it just as capable at scaling steep inclines as it is making the weekly run to the shops. Expensive it may be, but the Discovery comes loaded with equipment and is available with a range of engine choices, too.

Volvo XC90 When the first-generation XC90 was released, it stormed the market thanks to its rock-solid build quality and efficiency. The latest edition continues the legacy, albeit with a whole lot more technology and equipment. It’s also one of the safest cars on the market thanks to a raft of assistance systems. For families, there are few better options than the XC90.

Seat Alhambra If you’re after the best possible passenger space, then look no further than the Seat Alhambra. It may be a little outdated inside, but the Alhambra makes up for it with a huge amount of interior room. It’s also surprisingly good to drive, and frugal, too. As the Alhambra has been around for a little while now, you’re likely to find good deals at the forecourt – bolstering its appeal.

Skoda Kodiaq Skoda hit the nail on the seven-seater head when it released the Kodiaq. Rock-solid build quality and incredible value for money meant that this Czech SUV enjoyed immediate popularity and has continued to do so.

It’s available with a range of efficient engines too, while a new performance-orientated model – the Kodiaq vRS – means there’s something for those with the need for speed as well.

Audi Q7 Audi’s big Q7 flies the flag for premium manufacturers here, offering that top-notch driving experience you’d expect from a car with four rings on the front. A high-quality interior and silky-smooth petrol and diesel engines seal the deal. There’s the all-conquering SQ7 available too – which puts many ‘normal’ performance cars to shame.

Tesla Model X Representing the electric contingent is Tesla’s Model X. Spaceship-like in design, it’s a real looker out on the road but, fortunately for this list, it’s available with seven seats. A realistic 300-mile all-electric range means it’s usable for long-distance drivers, too. Though it may be expensive to buy outright, the Model X justifies its high price tag with minimal running costs and plenty of performance.

Mercedes GLS The Mercedes GLS takes the fight to the Audi Q7, and having recently been updated, packs more technology and features than ever before. A longer wheelbase than the car it replaces means there’s more space than before, and improved legroom for all occupants. The interior of the car has been vastly overhauled, with a full widescreen infotainment system helping to give the cabin a particularly high-tech feel.

Ford S-Max Though Ford’s S-Max has been around a little while now, it’s still one of the best-driving seven-seaters around, and offers genuine practicality as well. A range of frugal engines help to keep trips to the pump to a minimum, while solid build quality should mean it holds up to family duties too. A range-topping Vignale is now available, though even lower trims get a vast amount of standard equipment.

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On the edge of the prairies, Winnipeg is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, multicultural, vibrant and the capital of Manitoba. Named ‘Muddy Waters’ after the big lake out of town, it is located at the confluence of the Red River and the smaller Assiniboine where, before the Europeans arrived, the First Nations had been trading for thousands of years.

human rights. In an innovative spiralling building inspired by mountains, clouds and prairies, twelve galleries lead up to the Tower of Hope, rising high above the city and the Red River spanned by the Esplanade Riel. Honouring Manitoba’s founder and Métis leader, this iconic pedestrian bridge connects the Forks to the French Quarter, a lovely relaxing place with early 1900s facades, restaurants, pastry shops and the rebuilt St Boniface cathedral, Mother Church of Western Canada. Equally enticing are Little Italy, Chinatown and the cool Osborne Village, well known for street art and ethnic eateries.

Times have changed but set in acres of greenery, the ‘Forks’ remain a popular meeting place. In this National Historic Site, converted warehouses and new buildings beckon with craft shops and gleaming stores, al fresco cafés and a convivial market hall serving food from all over the world. Here’s the Old Spaghetti Factory, there a rail carriage full of Victorian candy, an art exhibition or the observation tower for stunning city views. Down by the water, wild flowers wave in the breeze, Canadian geese peck undisturbed and locals stroll quietly along the river or meditate under the trees, inspired by a painting or a poem on the back of a lonely seat. There’s bright sunshine in summer, dazzling ice in winter for skating on a rink or on the river trails used by commuters on their way to work.

Meanwhile, in the south-west, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is a treat for animal lovers, its highly praised conservation project caring for almost 200 species on 80 acres of ground from pools and enclosures to dens and rugged areas. Spot a rare snow leopard or red panda, look out for reindeer, Arctic fox, yak, tiger, camels, snakes, poisoned dart frogs, butterflies and birds such as the colourful scarlet ibis, and much more. But most breathtaking is the ‘Journey to Churchill’, exhibiting the different habitats of North Manitoba and – in the best natural environment – looking after polar bears whose life would otherwise be threatened. Some are orphaned cubs, others fully-grown creatures who acquired a taste for human flesh. Also loved by everyone in the park area is the statue of Lieutenant Harry Colebourn and the young bear he rescued, calling her Winnie after Winnipeg, his Canadian home, and who was the inspiration for the legendary character of Winniethe-Pooh.

On the northern bank of the Assiniboine, the grand Legislative Building is topped by a golden statue of Hermes, the god of trade, while around the corner, close to the Forks, Winnipeg claims the only museum in the world fully dedicated to

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Church Aston

Hadley

Shropshire Wildlife Trust - Newport branch Indoor talks - 2nd Tue of mth (Sept - Mar exc. Dec) 7.30pm @ St Andrew's Hall, Church Aston, TF10 9JL. Contact Steve on 01952 550862 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 £4. Contact Doreen 01952 813267 or Ann 01952 812547 for further details. Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New members welcome. Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 812092 at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt.wks), 7-10pm Whist Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 7-10pm Whist Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts Sun: From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons

Dawley

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

Donnington

Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band Practice nights Weds @ Asda Donnington. Uke players needed. Contact us at: tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341. Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.459pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 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.

Telford Slings - babywearing socials and sling hire, every 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of the month at EPIC TF4 3EE, home consultations also available - fb.me/telfordslings for details or email telfordslings@outlook.com Hadley Five O Club - for over 50s meets most Mondays 9-45am to 12-noon at Hadley United Services clubroom. Talks, entertainers, trips out, refreshments etc Call in, or ring Keith on 01952-244804. Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Annette Jones on annette.jones234@yahoo. com Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Castle Farm Community Centre in Hadley, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877

Horsehay

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

Ketley

Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Saturday (term time) 9.30-11.00am at Ketley Community Centre (Ages 2-12), Email: natalie@cookstars.co.uk Telford Stamp and Card Club meets on the second Monday of each month (except July and August) at 7.30pm at Ketley Community Centre, Telford, TF1 5AN. Visitors welcome.

Lawley

Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community Centre. For further information contact Peter Seager on 01952 419999 Lawley & District WI meet on the 1st Tue of every month at 7.30pm StJohn’s Church Hall at Lawley. For more info. call Denise Edwards 01952 405756.

Leegomery

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

Lilleshall

Lilleshall Women’s Institute - Open to all age groups - speakers, demonstrations, refreshments and raffle. At Lilleshall Memorial Hall 3rd Tue of month 7.30pm. Guests £3 per session. Contact Fran Taylor 01952 604718. Pop In Coffee held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at St Michael's Church. Everyone welcome.

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc.

Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Tamara on 01952 680030. Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea.org.uk. 1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.

Muxton

24th Nov (Sun) - Donnington and Muxton Parish Council annual Christmas Festival and Lights Switch - lots to do and see including stalls, face painting, music & singing, a bucking reindeer, a bouncy castle and plenty more. Stalls currently available - if you are interested contact them on Facebook, T: 01952 608001 or e-mail events@ donningtonmuxtonpc.org Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: 12:30-2:15pm NCT Bumps and Babes group - for parents and carers with children under 2, £1.50 donation Painting Club 2-4pm (term time). Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, term time), Rainbows followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Forget Me Not Films 9.30am Monthly, Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Join us 4 a Cuppa! 11am Monthly plus litter pick, Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

Russian Language Classes - Fun and insightful with native Russian speaker Aleksandra. Suitable for complete beginners to advanced. 6.30pm Tue & Fri evenings at Cosy Hall, Newport. For more info 07528 489 320 russianclasses1@gmail.com Sustainable Newport - local people working to make Newport more sustainable. Find us on Facebook Twitter & Instagram or email info@sustainablenewportshropshire.org. The Probus Club of Newport meet on the first Monday of each month at 1pm for lunch at The Swan at Forton. If you are a retired gentleman, then feel free to check that we are a friendly bunch! Phone Gwyn Jones on 01952 813433 for more details. U3A Newport - meet the 3rd Tue of each month at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Road, Newport at 2pm. £1 entry to include refreshments, Members and visitors are most welcome to come along. Please visit our website to find out more. Evening Stitchers - Wed fortnightly 7.30 - 9.30pm Newort Cricket Club, Audley Avenue. Friendly, bring your own Emb. Knit, patchwork etc. Alison 01952 324084 Beaumaris Singers - New members welcome. We are a chamber choir of around 20 voices. We meet every Tuesday at 7.15pm during term time at Cosy Hall, Newport. For more information call David 07710 005050 or visit our website www.beaumarissingers.org Newport Rotary Lite - We’re an active, informal and mixed club focused on doing things to help the community in Newport and beyond. Message us through Facebook - Newport Shrops Rotary Lite. Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Monday (term time) 4.15-5.30pm at Newport Cricket Club (Ages 2-12), Email: natalie@cookstars. co.uk Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Monday (term time) 6.30-8.15pm at Burton Borough Home Ec Room (Ages 10-17), Email: natalie@ cookstars.co.uk Gnosall, Newport & District Lions Club. 1st Mon monthly at 8pm - Community Room, Gnosall Fire Station, Wharf Road ST20 0DB. For people interested in helping in the community. Contacts: Pat 01785 780032 or John 01952 273919. Newport Writers' Circle meet on 2nd Wed of month (except Aug), 10.30am in the library. New members welcomed. A friendly group who share their stories in a warm and welcoming way. Contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@ hotmail.com for more info.

Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267. Newport Afternoon Guild meet on the 1st Wed 2-4pm at the Cosy Hall in Newport. Call 01952 825 287 for further infomation. Newport Bridge Academy - Meet Mondays 7pm at Royal Naval Association, Bellmans Yard, Newport. All standards welcome very friendly club. Expert tuition every week from EBU Grand master & qualified teacher, followed by duplicate bridge. Easy parking and tea/coffee included. Please call Grahame on 07541 048785 or Bob on 07907 887010 or email newport.bridge.academy@outlook. com Newport Bridge Club meet Tue & Thu 7pm at The Hub St Mary Street Newport. We welcome duplicate bridge players of all standards. Interested? Come and join us. Call 01952 814474 for more details or e-mail info@ newport-bridge-club.co.uk The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information. Cygnus Book Club – Come along and join a friendly group as we discuss a spiritual book or theme of the month – all whilst enjoying drinks and cake! Contact Romella 07894 812440 Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Unit are collecting and recycling used printer ink cartridges to raise funds to subsidise Music Therapy for children with learning difficulties. Please drop off at Boots or Ace Computers, High St, Newport. 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, pre-school 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 Friends Singles Club, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07955 851256 or email: singlesfriends18@gmail.com Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www. newportphotoclub.com for details.

Oakengates

Maddocks Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm at Maddocks Sports & Social Club, Church St, Oakengates, Telford. TF2 6BU. www.maddockschess.co.uk FREE Art and Craft Sessions - at The Wakes, Oakengates - every Thursday 10-2pm no need to book just turn up, everyone welcome. Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood)

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

Oakengates Traditional Market - Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934. The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys, 7pm Junior Boys Section. Friday - 7pm Company Section (boys and girls school year 7+). Contact Dave on 07548 574901. Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

Priorslee

Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee. TF2 9NN All abilities welcome. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details or see our Facebook page facebook.com/ MaudeandRose. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. 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 Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details.

Shawbirch

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

Sheriffhales

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

Shifnal

15th Nov (Fri) - Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir With guest musicians, 7:30pm at St Mary’s & St Joseph’s RC Church, 24, Victoria Road, Shifnal, TF11 8AE. Tickets £8 (in advance or on the gate), Includes Tea, Coffee and Biscuits, excellent Raffle Prizes. Contact: Joe Mascarenhas 07732 538962 Royal British Legion Shifnal Branch. Meets every third Monday at 2000 hrs at the War Memorial Club 5 Ways Roundabout Shifnal. Serving and ex_serving personal most welcome. ‘Live at Home’ in Shifnal, Albrighton and surrounding villages - Reduces isolation, and encourages independence and a better quality of life for over 60’s. Now recruiting volunteers with varying tasks, from driving, to serving tea. 10 minutes here and there, or a regular 5 hours. Please make contact to join us as a member or volunteer on 01952 879873 or Rachel.powell@mha.org.uk Shifnal Chorale mixed choir - Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm Trinity Church, Victoria Road, Shifnal. New members welcome with no auditions. Please contact Angela on 07916 870 839 or visit our website shifnalchorale. org.uk/ Shifnal in Stitches - Informal knitting and crochet group meeting at the White Hart pub every first Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm. All ages and all skill levels welcome. Find us on facebook.com/shifnalinstitches or email shifnalinstitches@gmail.com Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All Senior Citizens are welcome. Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome. Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors. LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873

Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211. Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 01952 461018 during Library open hours.. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Park House, Shifnal for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-menslink.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Park House, Shifnal for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-ladieslink.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to the end of Nov. on the 1st and 3rd Sats and the 2nd and 4th Thurs 9.30am - noon. Enthusiastic helpers most welcome. Contact Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

Telford & Wrekin Arthritis Support Group, meet bi-monthly at St. George’s Sports & Social Club, Church St. 7.30–9.30pm. Also organize trips with side lift coaches and a 5 days holiday once a year with disabled access. Hydrotherapy sessions at the PRH Thu 5–7pm, for members only. For further details contact Mrs. Pat Watkins on 01952 618381. at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull) 1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact A. Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir - Are seeking new members. We sing a variety of music for enjoyment. You are welcome to come and join us. Parking is available. Contact 01952 613007 for further details. Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Telford - Town Centre

Monthly Craft Fair (2nd Sat of each mth), 9.30am-3.30pm at Meeting Point House, Southwater, Telford. Free entry to over 25 stalls of local crafters and artists. Onsite café serving breakfasts, lunch and afternoon teas. Afternoon Tea at Meeting Point House, Southwater - available Mon to Sat 12-3pm in the vintage inspired tea room. £8 for two, includes a pot of tea. The room is also great for birthdays and celebrations as well as local community groups. Call 01952 292268, visit www.meetingpointhouse.co.uk or email reception@meetingpointhouse.co.uk

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

5th Oct (Sat) - Annual Exhibition - Telford Railway Modellers Group at Sports Hall, Charlton Academy, Apley Ave, Wellington, TF1 3FA, 10am to 4pm. Adults £4; Child £2; Family (2+2)£10. 20+ layouts; traders and demonstration stands. Free parking; easy access for wheelchairs; refreshments. See website: TRMG.webs.com for more details. Enquiries: John on 01952 820376 or 07974 749955. 17th Oct - Wellington History Group, meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A talk by Geoff Harrison 'Sutherland Snippets'. Entrance free, but donations appreciated. www.wellingtonhistorygroup.wordpress.com 21st Nov - Wellington History Group, meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A talk by Allan Frost 'Hiatt Ladies’ College'. Entrance free, but donations appreciated. www.wellingtonhistorygroup.wordpress.com The Telford Railway Modellers Group meets every Wednesday, 7-9pm at the Old Church Hall, Severn Drive, Dothill TF1 3JP. We run all gauges N to O. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Contact John on 01952 820376, or Doug on 01952 810461 Telford Stamp and Card Club Meetings Stamp Club meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, in the Belmont Hall, Wellington. For more info call Richard Camp on 01952-405458. SPACES available at Wellington Brownies - for girls aged 7-10, Mon 6:30-7:45pm, Wellington Methodist Church - contact Joanne Martin on 01952 254555 Wrekin Flower Club - Meet 3rd Wed of the month at Belmont Hall Wellington TF1 1LU at 2pm. Friendly Club who enjoy the skills of National & International Demonstrators, Sales Table, and a "cuppa". You will be made very welcome. Contact Linda Hood 01952 252243. Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun. For more info. contact Membership Secretary, Carol Shore on 01952 597851 or 07792 862826. Wellington, the home of The Telfordaires Barbershop Harmony Chorus. For the MALE voice. If you can or can’t sing, just like to try, or need some entertainment for an event. Contact us on 0845 463 1618 Art and Craft fun for toddlers - every Friday at 11am at Wellington Methodist Church. Contact Kirsty on 07741 066858 or kirsty@ art4tots.com or visit www.Art4Tots.com for further details. Art for Enjoyment - at Wellington Methodist Church - Tue mornings or afternoons, and now on Thu afternoons as well, 1.30 - 3.30pm. Call Liz Doody, the course tutor for more info. or to book your place on 07970 709116. SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. House, Gardens and Tearoom open 10am-5pm until 3rd Nov19, Fri-Tue each week, last admission to house 4pm. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo. com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. We meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington - see website for more details: www.stagstelford.co.uk or call 01952 417747 . 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 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 01952 276615 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Carvers Close Community Room, Holyhead Rd, Wellington. For more info call 01952 251 364.

Eyton & Wellington WI - Meet every 2nd Wed of the month at 7:30pm in the Belmont Hall, Wellington for speakers, friendship and tea & biscuits. Visitors welcome. Call Judi on 01952 411801 for more details. Grace Church Wellington - meets Sundays at 11am in the Wellington Library. An independent local fellowship. Visit www. gcwellington.com.

Other Areas

10th Oct (Thu) - Derwen College Open Day, 10am-4pm. Find out more about the specialist vocational FE college’s facilities and provision and curriculum pathways with Q&A sessions, tours and have-a-go activities. Ideal for prospective students, families and carers. Also includes opportunity to visit the Short Breaks@Derwen facilities which provides holiday provision for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. Email amy.snow@ derwen.ac.uk to register your interest or for more information. Telford Slings - trained babywearing consultant offering sling hire, retail and expert advice and fitting, in 4 locations around Telford - see www.telfordslings.com Apley Arena - Outdoor equestrian arena 50x30m with jumps to hire all year round £10, 07714 743369 Ironbridge Rotary – A friendly group of men and women doing good and having fun. Members from all over the Telford area. Join us and make a difference. For more info: ironbridgerotary@gmail.com or find us on Facebook or the internet. Garden Club - Kynnersley Village Hall, Telford, TF6 6DX. Meet monthly, 2nd Friday of each month at 7pm, we welcome members from all around the Telford area Contact Hannah talksherlock@gmail.com 01743 341949. The Wolverhampton Phoenix Club for the widowed - a club for both men and women who are widowed and are ready to restart their social life in a friendly supportive atmosphere. We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at Codsall Village Hall at 7pm in the summer afternoons and 2.30pm in the winter. We have a varied program of entertainment and we also organise monthly lunches at local pubs, day trips and holidays. For more information phone Jim 01902 846696. Age UK Lunch Clubs - are held every month at 10 different locations. Ring Age uk Telford (01952 201803) for more details or check out the website: www.ageukshropshireandtelford. org.uk IT Class (for older people) run every Wednesday 3-5pm at Brookside Community Centre. Contact Diane Douglas 01952 201803 ext 001 or diane.douglas@ageukstw.org.uk Whist Drive - Every Fri, at Buildwas Village Hall, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail. com, 07791 724827 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wed, 7-9pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 E: severnsisterswi@gmail.com, view facebook page at Severn Sisters WI 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. 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

Admaston

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

Apley

Apley Arena, Outdoor equestrian arena 50x30m with jumps to hire all year round £10, 07714 743369

Church Aston

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

Dawley

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 55’s). Tue and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Sport & Leisure Centre, Dawley. First taster is free, membership £5 and each sesssion is £2. Please contact Peter on 01952 274657 Margaret on 019852 274535 or Keith on 506616. Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.3010.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Badminton Club meets on Tues 7:30-9:30pm at Holy Trinity Academy, Teece Dr, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9SF. 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 the Club Secretary on: info@dawleybadmintonclub.co.uk / www. dawleybadmintonclub.co.uk. Slimming World (Tue 9:15am & 11:15am) at Dawley Bank Call Paula on 07791 743509 Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. 36 block of 6 consecutive classes or £7 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 07971 875372 or 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 The Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Dawley, TF4 3JS. Contact us through our website www.imsg.org.uk or e-mail secretary@imsg.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

Donnington

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

Edgmond

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

Hadley

Gentle Exercise (for older people) - at the Methodist Church (Hadley) 2-3pm Mondays. £2.50 per session, all abilities welcome. Exercise Class at Hadley Community Centre (Hadley) Tue 1:00-1:45pm (for older people, but a little more physical).

£2.50 per session, all abilities welcome. Slimming World - at HLC, Hadley - 5.30pm & 7.30pm Contact Sharon on 07775 512563 Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 1011:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley - 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@ btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact Roger on 07955 852 534. Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Horsehay

Fudoshin karate club - Training Tuesdays and Fridays. Fully qualified and insured instructors training in the Shindo Jinen Ryu style of karate. Weapons also taught, including nunchaku, sai, bo, kama and tonfa. Contact Nick Mellor 4th Dan on 07815 959368.

Jackfield

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

Ketley

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

Lawley

Clubbercise and Legs, Bums & Tums (Special deal for BOTH classes) - Tuesdays Lawley Primary School Arleston Lane TF4 2PR. All fitness levels welcome age 16+. Contact Kim - 07724 087516. Or find us on Facebook 'Clubbercise Telford with Kim' 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

Leegomery

Clubbercise - Fun Fitness with Amanda - Leegate Community Centre, Leegomery ,Telford. Monday's 7-8pm £5 Pay as you go. Contact Amanda 07780 515 350 CJ's Dance Fit - Mon & Wed 6.30pm and Thu 9.45am & 11am at Leegomery Methodist Church, Hadley Park Road, TF1 6QG. Also an Age UK class on Thu at 1:30pm. Call 07793 777659 or email: claire.jervis74@gmail.com for more details.

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call Rachel 07979 540496 Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.15-11am (3-6yrs)

Lilleshall

Lilleshall Trampoline Club - Tuesdays at Lilleshall National Sports Centre: (8-14 year olds) excluding school holidays - Trampoline Foundation: 6 - 7:30pm & Trampoline Development: 7:30 - 9pm. £5 a session. Contact us on 01952 603003 Lilleshall Quick Sticks Hockey - Sundays 10-10:45am (7-9 year olds) at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. £30 for 7 weeks. Contact us on 01952 603003 Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@

mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meet Mondays during term time, 6.30-7.30pm for Juniors, 7.30-9.30pm for Adults, in Jubilee/Ford Hall at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Adults £5, Juniors £3 per week. Coaching available for all abilities. Call Louise 813924 or Don 416048.

Madeley

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

Muxton

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

Newport

Various Fitness classes at The Body Barn in Newport, Shropshire's biggest outdoor fitness facility - see website for full details at: www.thebodybarn.co.uk or call Danny on 07894 569571. Slimming World (Thu 9:30am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm) at Newport Cricket Club - Call Debbie on 07472 282975 Tai Chi - Gentle exercise to improve flexibility and balance, relieve stress and aid relaxation. Suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. Cosy Hall Tuesday am. Contact Dilys 01952 588838 / dilysd407@gmail.com Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Clubbercise, Box-Fit, Circuits, Kettlebells, Body Pump, Fit-Steps, Yummy-Mummy’s, Relaxation, Tone & Sculpt ALL available at Pulse Fitness The Ballroom High Street Newport. Pay As You Go Classes Available Plus Pre-Paid Class Cards. Call Nikki 07967 343728 or email nikkiwitty@ymail.com Forton Cricket Club - Fancy playing cricket, we have two senior teams, ladies team and junior teams - for more info contact Clive 01952 825447 or cliverjones1958@gmail.com Nova Utd FC based in Newport, looking for new players for 2017/18,Training Saturday mornings 9-10.30 Shuker Fields, Ages 7 to 16yrs, all abilities welcome, for more details visit our website www.novaunitedfc.co.uk Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch, Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes. Contact sensei@ meijyukan.co.uk website www.meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678 0091 Badminton Newport - We’re a friendly, mixed aged badminton club and enter league teams too. We meet on Thursdays 7.15pm-9.15pm at the Burton Borough Sports Hall, Newport, TF10 7DS. Please contact Sue: 07813 677 347 bbbadminton.com sue_rutter@btinternet.com Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (1011am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www. shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm. Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/ yogame4families Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. A small friendly group of people meet every Friday evening from 6-7pm in Burton Borough School to play social badminton and volleyball. If you're interested please contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@hotmail.com for more information. Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – are you looking to connect to like-minded spiritually awake women & deepen your connection - then this group is for you. 1st Fri of month in Newport – Contact Romella 07894 812440

& Fitness Classes Oakengates

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 55’s). Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre. First taster is free, membership £5 and each sesssion is £2. Please contact Peter on 01952 274657 Margaret on 019852 274535 or Keith on 506616. Telford Fight Factory - Muay Thai, Boxing, Strength & Conditioning. At The Ice Lounge, Eden Complex, Cannongate Road, Oakengates. Fun, family friendly class, age 7-70yrs, Mon 6-7, Wed 7-8. Contact Stuart Whiston 07786 115899 or fb Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club - Est 1982 at Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting 6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger Rowley on 01952 612574. Slimming World (Sat - 8am & 10am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

Shawbirch

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

Shifnal

Slimming World - Shifnal Village Hall, Wednesday’s 5:30pm and 7:30pm . Contact Fay 07729 307 813 Swimming Lessons - Duck N Dive Limited - Baby, preschool, afterschool & adult swimming lessons across various locations in Telford & Shifnal. T: 01952 301012, Email:info@dndswim.co.uk, Web:www.dndswim.co.uk Line Dancing Classes at Shifnal Memorial Club on Tue at 7.30pm. Meditation followed by group activity every Thu 7.309.30pm at Citizen’s Hall, Curriers Lane, Shifnal. £8pp. Contact Norma on 01952 463876 or email Jehandra@ yahoo.com or Facebook -Jehandra Holistic Healing for more details. Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 - 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. Thu mornings at Shifnal Village Hall - Yoga 10-11am, £5 per class. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch. co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@ gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. DANCE class 10.30 Wed at St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & routines for fitness & fun, over 50s, £5. More info www.shifnaldance.moonfruit.com Spaces limited so please contact Sally 01952 461768. Pilates Mon 10-11am at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall. Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £36 block of 6 consecutive classes or £7 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 07971 875372 or 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@ gmail.com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - All Stars (age 5-8), U9, U10 and U11 boys and girls training on a Friday 6pm. Monday 6:15pm - U13 and Tue 6:15pm for U15. Also women's Soft Ball for beginners and Hard Ball for improvers - Fri 6pm. For details please email shifnalcricketclub@gmail.com Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@ aol.com or visit www.cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

Clubbercise - Fun Fitness with Amanda - Priorslee Scout Hut , Snedshill, St George's Telford. Wednesday morning class 10-11am. £5 per class. All levels of Fitness welcome, ideal beginner's. Contact Amanda 07780 515 350 Clubbercise and Legs, Bums & Tums (Special deal for

BOTH classes) - Wednesdays at St Georges Sports & Social Club TF2 9LU. All fitness levels welcome age 16+. Contact Kim - 07724 087516. Or find us on Facebook 'Clubbercise Telford with Kim' HIITPad Fitness 4 week Intensive Academy. Morning and Evening groups. Held at Bailang, St Gower Street Trading Estate George's, Telford. For more info and next course dates visit www.hiitpad.co.uk Karate and Self-Defence at 1st Priorslee & St. Georges Scout Hall, Snedshill Way, St. Georges on Friday's 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Family-orientated, from beginner to black belt and beyond. Adults £3 Under 16s £2.50. Contact Zanshin-do Karate Chief Instructor Steve Lowe 6th Dan Black Belt for further information by emailing stevelowe59@blueyonder.co.uk "Koshi Wind-Chime Relaxation and Healing" Come for Healing and Relax to beautiful sounds. £5 each. St Georges & Priorslee Parish Centre. London Rd, TF2 9LJ. Every 4 wks Thu 7.30pm. Booking essential 07974 196 421 Nikki Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm

Stirchley

Total Body Tone & Clubbercise (Special deal for BOTH classes) - Mondays at Grange Park Primary School Grange Avenue, Stirchley. All fitness levels welcome age 16+. Contact Kim - 07724 087516. Or find us on Facebook 'Clubbercise Telford with Kim'

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

Yoga - Tuesdays 6.15 - 7.15pm at Our Lady of the Rosary and St Luke's Church Hall, Church Road, Trench, TF2 7HG. Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am at Wrockwardine Wood and Trench Parish Hall, Church Road, Trench, TF2 7BQ. Beginners welcome, friendly class, mats are provided, all abilities catered for. Come along and try it, first class is free. £5 per class. Contact Colleen on 07860 231668, email nourishholisticwellbeing@gmail.com or look on the website www.nourishholisticwellbeing.com Yoga - Mondays 7-8pm at Our Lady of the Rosary and St Luke Church Hall, Church Road, Trench, TF2 7HG. Friendly class suitable for all abilities and beginners are especially welcome. £5 per class, no need to book. Contact Debbie on 07790 006815, email debbieyogaone@gmail.com or see my website: www. yogaone.co.uk Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels - 6:30 to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench. Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise. Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50. Contact Cheryl 07714 610591.

Wellington

Clubbercise - Fun Fitness with Amanda - Telford Arena Nighclub, Tan Bank, Wellington TF1 1HD. Tuesday's 7-8pm. New Funky step class - Thursday's 7-8pm (booking Essential) . £5 pay as you go. All levels of Fitness welcome . Contact Amanda 07780 515 350 Mindfulness and Relaxation - cultivate mindful presence and inner stillness. Weekly workshops incorporate mindful activities, meditation and relaxation, which will enable you to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. Tuesday's 7 - 8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. Session price £7. Contact Lorraine: Lorraine@affinityand-beyond.co.uk or 07898 823339 for more info or to reserve a place. Yoga with Lynne in the Committee Room, via Wellington Library. Mon - Mixed ability 7- 8.30pm / Wed Beginners 78pm . Contact: www.yogawithlynne.org or 07506 695443 Wrekin Shotokan Karate Club, at Wrekin College Sports Hall, Wellington: Wed 6:30pm; Sat 10:30am; and at Sport TCAT Mondays 7:30 pm. Learn authentic Japanese Shotokan karate from team of black belts lead by 6th Dan, Shotokan Karate International Federation, Japan. Contact: Tony on 07841 839372. Severn Spokes Cycling Group - We are a small, friendly and welcoming group of cyclists who run regular, easy paced rides from Wellington through the quiet lanes of Shropshire and beyond. Contact severnspokes@gmail. com or visit www.facebook.com/severnspokes and/or our website www.severnspokes.com Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details. KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd,

Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford. co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@ immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving.com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving. Slimming World - Wed & Thu at The Glebe Centre, Glebe St, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 07737 734347 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo. co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www. wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (47yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 12-1pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Ercall Wood Academy, Wellington. Club nights - Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact Jerry Seymour (Chairman) on 01952 261008 or email jeremy.seymour9@gmail.com Website: www.wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

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

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MOVIES ABOMINABLE

When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends Jin and Peng name him “Everest” and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara (Sarah Paulson) to help Everest get home. Date: 11th October 2019 Genre: Animated Cast Members: Albert Tsai

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL

Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family. Release Date: 18th October 2019 Genre: Adventure Cast Members: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning

COMING SOON... ZOMBIELAND 2: DOUBLE TAP

In the sequel, written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham, through comic mayhem that stretches from the White House and through the heartland, these four slayers must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family. Date: 11th October 2019 Genre: Comedy Cast Members: Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE

Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger return in their iconic roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, directed by Tim Miller and produced by visionary filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison. Following the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator: Dark Fate also stars Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, and Diego Boneta. Date: 25th October 2019 Genre: Action Cast Members: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton

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

Notes from your local Muxton Councillor The Donnington and Muxton Parish Council Christmas Festival and lights ‘switch on’ will take place on 24th November at The Parade Donnington from 2pm, all are welcome. Anyone who is interested in assisting or having a stall should contact the Parish Council Events Officer Mrs. Holly Westwood at the Parish Council on 01952 608001. The footpath along Donnington Wood Way will be receiving some attention over the next few weeks to cut back the vegetation making it safer for children making their way to and from school during the winter months.

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Any residents that have suggestions regarding the design for the memorial by the soldiers bench in Muxton please contact the Parish Clerk at Turriff Hall on 01952 608001.

Ceilidh - Charity Night

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Come and join us for a fun filled evening of wild dancing, good music and great company at the Cavalier Centre for our annual Ceilidh. A Ceilidh is a traditional dance night where everyone joins in, regardless of age or ability, everyone can take part, young or old, experienced dancers to beginners and even those with two left feet! You will be under the watchful eye of our well known caller Martin Wood (tallest Town Cryer in the world) who’ll be with you every step of the way – walking you through the moves before each dance and continuing to call out helpful hints throughout the rest of the dances. Our fantastic band are guaranteed to provide a whirling evening of jigs, reels and live entertainment. This event is a fundraiser for the Cavalier Centre which is home of Perry Riding for the Disabled. The Cavalier Centre provides life changing, inclusive equestrian activities for disabled children and adults. Don’t miss out! £15 food included. Tickets are available from Penny Farthing (Much Wenlock), Cavalier Centre and at www. perryrdafundraising.org

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Book Reviews

Tin Can Cook: 75 Simple Store-Cupboard Recipes – Jack Monroe Simple, wallet-friendly dishes that are delicious and nutritious? It seems too good to be true, but Jack Monroe seems to have succeeded. Her latest book puts canned food at the heart of every dish. Recipes include Rhubarb & Custard Pancakes, Sunshine Soup, Red Lentil and Mandarin Curry, and Creamy Crabby Pasta. Most only contain a handful of ingredients and only take a few minutes to prepare, using ingredients you can pick up from the local shop.

Diary of a Somebody – Brian Bilston It’s difficult to describe this book. It’s part poetry, part diary, part love story, part crime novel. Somehow, it all adds up to a very funny take on suburban life. If you struggle to find time to read, this could be the book for you, as it’s written as a series of short diary entries – perfect for dipping into each day when you have a few minutes to spare.

Vox – Christina Dalcher In this dystopian tale, women are only allowed to speak 100 words a day. They’re also not allowed to read, have a job or, in fact, do very much at all other than look after their husband and children. But Dr Jean McClellan is given the chance to resume her research job and have the word limit lifted for both herself and her daughter, if she collaborates with the government. A real page-turner of a book that will appeal to fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power.

Somebody I Used to Know: A Memoir – Wendy Mitchell Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 58. In her memoir, she talks about the reasons she sought a diagnosis, how she came to terms with it and the changes she’s made to her life. Somebody I Used to Know gives us an eye-opening insight into an illness that’s all too often whispered about behind closed doors. Perhaps surprisingly, the memoir is also brimming with optimism, hope and humour.

Good Omens – Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman The TV series has proven a hit, but it would be criminal to watch it without also reading the book. Crowley is a demon. Aziraphale is an angel. They’ve been good friends for a few thousand years. When they find out the apocalypse is coming and neither of the sides they represent want to stop it, the duo take it upon themselves to intervene. Hugely original, incredibly funny and, most of all, a truly entertaining story.

There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years – Mike Berners-Lee Want to play your part in protecting the planet? This book can help you decide which actions to take to make the most impact. (The answers may surprise you.)Topics range from food, energy and travel to wealth distribution. It’s presented in bite-sized chunks and written in plain English.

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