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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT 12 Baking - Tart Bourdaloue

BEAUTY & FASHION 16 Holding onto Summer

HOME INTERIORS 22 Use Colour with Confidence 26 Why White is Right for Your Home

PROPERTY 28 Powers to Ban Letting Agents Welcomed

GARDENS & OUTDOORS 38 Plan Your Planting 44 Brilliant Bulbs

MOTORS & LEISURE 46 An interview with Lewis Hamilton…

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

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Restaurant Review

FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE

The Granary Grill

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8LE

T: 01952 852107

The Granary Grill is situated in the beautiful grounds of Weston Park stately home, the granary building was built in 1767 and was the last building on the grounds to be restored in 2009. The building retains many interesting features with lots of exposed brick, high ceilings and large arched windows. The split level seating area provides diners with views from the mezzanine level over the Church Pool to the estate cottages or looking out onto the Granary courtyard, which is perfect for al fresco dining (weather permitting!). The Granary is also home to a deli, cafĂŠ and art gallery. The restaurant has a rustic feel but it is very clean and elegant, just as you would expect from such a venue. We were shown to our table which was situated on the upper part of the split level restaurant, the view from our table was amazing and we were lucky enough to watch the sun go down as we dined. In the centre of the restaurant is the bar which is very well stocked with a great selection of wines, beers and spirits. I ordered a large glass of white wine and Nik chose a bottled Moretti beer. For starters Nik ordered the Fried Tiger Prawns and I chose the Spiced Confit Duck Spring Roll. Nikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prawns were served with garlic and chilli aioli sauce, Nik said the prawns were wonderfully fresh and succulent; the chilli aioli gave a welcome hit of heat to the juicy prawns. My spring rolls were served with a marmalade and soy dipping sauce that added lots of flavour to the dish, the spring rolls were lovely and crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside, just perfect.

For the main courses there were a good selection of dishes including some cooked on the grill where you can see the chefs prepare your meal before you. The open plan kitchen is at the heart of the restaurant where the sights, sounds and smells create a sense of theatre. Head Chef Guy Day and his team serve up homemade classics, signature steaks and dishes with an imaginative twist. I ordered the Home-smoked Pork Belly and Nik chose the Braised Lamb Shoulder. I could smell the smokiness of my pork belly before I even took a bite and it tasted even better than it smelt; there was a large mushroom, grilled tomato and a lovely sweet apple sauce to accompany my meal, I had also had some new potatoes which were perfectly seasoned with a little melted butter (I

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT had been given the choice to have either chips or mash too). We also ordered some seasonal vegetables to accompany our dishes, which were perfectly cooked. Nik’s lamb came with a herb cous cous and had been cooked with Middle Eastern spices, Nik commented, ‘The spicy slow cooked lamb melted in the mouth, the minted yoghurt added a refreshing coolness from the spices and the light and fluffy cous cous had hints of sweetness with juicy sultanas‘. As our waiter asked us about desserts I quickly jumped in before Nik to order the dessert of the day, which was a Pistachio Parfait with Chocolate Mousse. Nik opted for the Dark and White Chocolate Roulade. The pistachio parfait was quite a firm texture but when you put it in your mouth it quickly melted, a great combination of textures with the velvety smooth rich chocolate mousse and an added crunch from the pistachio nuts. Nik’s White and Dark Chocolate Roulade was wonderfully rich and luxurious and drizzled with a smooth chocolate sauce, pieces of candid orange added a citrus burst of flavour - quite an indulgent dessert. Sunday lunches are available between 12-4pm, 2 courses are £14 and 3 courses are £19. A lunchtime menu is available between 12-3pm. Dinner is served 6:309:30pm Wednesday to Saturday. The restaurant has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where locally produced food, simply cooked is the order of the day. From the Autumn there will be more steaks added to the menu and they will be focusing on more steak specials, we are looking forward to coming back to try those. So whether it’s a sophisticated night out you’re after or a lazy Sunday afternoon, Granary Grill has all occasions covered.

Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel

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Recipe

TART BOURDALOUE

This classic French tart has a lovely rich almond frangipane filling. Choose pears that are firm, but not rock hard.

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes (plus chilling)

Serves6- 8

INGREDIENTS:

2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, then the almond extract. Sift over the flour and fold in with the ground almonds to make a smooth mixture. Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/Gas 6. Place a heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

• 225g ready-made puff pastry • 75g unsalted butter, softened • 75g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tsp almond extract • 75g plain flour • 100g ground almonds • 3 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored • 2 tbsp apricot glaze, warmed (see Tip)

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm round fluted flan tin. Trim the edges and prick the pastry all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

3. Spread the mixture in an even layer in the chilled pastry case. Place one pear half, cut side down, on a board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice widthways through the pear half about 10 times. Repeat with the other pear halves, keeping them in their shape. 4. Arrange the sliced pears on top of the almond mixture, fanning them out slightly. Place the flan tin on the hot baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/fan 160C/ Gas 4 and bake for a further 20-25 minutes until golden. Cover the tart loosely with foil for the last 15-20 minutes of the cooking time to prevent the top from over-browning. 5. L . eave the tart to cool for 10-15 minutes then glaze the top with the warmed apricot glaze. Serve warm or cold with crème fraiche, if liked.

TIP Look out for small jars of apricot glaze in the baking sections of supermarkets, or make your own by pushing 3-4tbsp of warmed apricot jam through a fine-holed sieve.

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SUNDAY EVENINGS DISCOUNTED MENU (available 5:30 - 8:30pm) • 8oz Fillet £15.00 • 8oz Rib-eye £13.50 • 8oz Sirloin £12.50 • Fish & Chips £9.00

• 10oz Gammon, Egg & Pineapple £8.50 • Goats Cheese & Root Veg Bake £7.50

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Main Course £8.95 | 2 Courses £12.95 | 3 Courses £14.95 (Under 5’s free, 5-12yrs £4.50)

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The Darby Singers

ARE SEEKING A NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR As such we have very strong community links formed over two decades, and in addition to performing in formal concerts we regularly sing for local causes such as residential/nursing homes, fundraising events and Churches etc., free of charge. We also regularly raise money for charities such as the Severn Hospice. We currently rehearse on a Wednesday evening during school term time at the Abraham Darby Academy, Madeley, and as our current MD of 11 years will sadly be leaving us at Christmas, we are desperately seeking someone to take her place in January 2017, as without an MD the choir will fold.

The Darby Singers, a mixed community choir established in1998 are made up of an eclectic bunch of around 35 people who love to sing, and as we were going strong a decade before Gareth Malone made Community Choirs fashionable, we can definitely lay claim to being an 'Original Community Choir'!

If you are interested in applying for the position, please contact us via our Website or Facebook Page: www.thedarbysingers.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheDarbySingers/

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Beauty

HOLDING ONTO SUMMER

This month we’re making the most of the last of the rays with some summer-inspired beauty finds. With its fresh, citrusy scent of mandarin and grapefruit, warmed by sandalwood, Weleda’s Agrume Jardin de Vie fragrance conjures up images of heady Tuscan nights. And at just £19.95 for 50ml, you can spritz it on whenever you’re missing your sun lounger. Post-holiday blues? Weleda’s Grenade Jardin de Vie contains notes of neroli and davana, both of which are believed to help lift the spirits and relieve stress. The final fragrance in Weleda’s collection, Rose Jardin de Vie, is a softly romantic mix of rose, geranium and ylang ylang. www.weleda.co.uk If you’re lucky enough to book a last minute break away, there are still some great travel kits on the market. Neal’s Yard Remedies brought out their Limited Edition Travel Kit in July, so there may still be the odd one left on the shelf. The kit contains a refreshing White Tea Facial Mist and indulgent Wild Rose Beauty Balm, amongst other mini products. If, like me, you love a long soak in a hotel bath, you might want to treat yourself to an Olverum Bath Oil Travel Set, £16. The bath oil is formulated with fragrant essential oils specially chosen to help you relax, destress and unwind. Each of the three bottles contains enough bath oil for three separate soaks. Pick your set up from Harvey Nichols, Fenwick or www.Olverum.com. A face serum can help your skin to recover from the drying effects of too much sun, chlorine and air conditioning. This month I’ve been trying What Skin Needs’ Hydrating Facial Serum. A blend of plant extracts and seed oils, it’s packed with antioxidants, and leaves my skin feeling softer and more hydrated. The main active ingredient, plantolin, has been scientifically proven to soothe, renew and protect skin. The bergamot fragrance is pleasant, although it doesn’t quite mask the scent of olive oil. While the serum is an oil, rather than a lotion, it does absorb quickly and doesn’t leave your skin feeling greasy. £17.99, www. whatskinneeds.co.uk.

Bobbi Brown’s new Sunset Pink collection

is apparently inspired by ‘the incredible twilight glow of Telluride skies at sunset’. Launched in July, the collection includes highlighting powders, gel eyeliners, lip glosses, cheek tints and cream eyeshadows. I’ve been trying the eyeshadow, £19.50, which comes in four very wearable shades, and is a dream to apply. There’s still time to show off your tan (fake or otherwise) before long-sleeve-season is upon us. Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter’s Golden Goddess Shimmering Dry Body Oil, £12.99, adds a subtle sheen to enhance your tan. You can also use it to highlight cheekbones, collar bones and other areas. A little goes a long way, so use it sparingly. Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter is an award-winning Irish brand and sold in numerous high street stores, including House Of Fraser, Superdrug, River Island, Tesco and Primark.

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BEAUTY & FASHION

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

The treatment offers: • Rejuvenation and revitalisation designed to help the whole body • Involves the insertion of fine needles into the face hands ears and legs • Stimulates the production of collagen • Erase as many as 5-15 years off your face • Fine lines eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished

ERASE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE WITHOUT SURGERY

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

• Bags under the eyes reduced • Jowls firmed • Lifting of droopy eye lids or double chins minimised • Acne and hormonal balance

Toyah

ACOUSTIC, UP CLOSE & PERSONAL AT ENGINUITY

After Toyah’s sell-out performance last year, the household name, pop icon, TV presenter and stage/ screen actress is returning to the Engine Shop at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale on Friday evening, 7th October. ‘Toyah: Acoustic, Up Close & Personal’ is a wonderful chance to experience the 1980s pop superstar in an intimate setting where music and stories take centre stage. This lively, entertaining and revealing show sees Toyah performing an unplugged set of her much-loved hits and classic songs. Guitarists Chris Wong and Colin Hinds will accompany Toyah on meticulous and melodic acoustic versions of It’s A Mystery, Thunder In The Mountains, I Want To Be Free and Good Morning Universe through to Sensational, a track from a recent national TV advertising campaign starring Patsy Kensit. Toyah will also be recalling stories from her colourful, 35 year career, which has included roles in Calamity Jane, Cabaret, Peter Pan, Jubilee and Quadrophenia. From filming pop videos on horseback at 5am in the morning to acting alongside Katharine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier

this is a show which lifts the lid on working in the entertainment business. 2015 saw Toyah act in the acclaimed cult British feature film Ahhhhhhhh! directed by Steve Oram, while 2016 will also see the release of more films in which Toyah has roles including Extremis, Lies We Tell and Kaleidoscope Man. As ever, Toyah’s annual concert diary is also packed with summer festivals, acoustic shows and electric gigs with her full band. Her transatlantic rock band The Humans featuring Bill Rieflin (King Crimson, REM) and Chris Wong recently released their third album Strange Tales. Priced at £20 per person (no concession) tickets to ‘Toyah: Acoustic, Up Close & Personal’, are available in advance only. They can be purchased online or from the Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre and any of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum shops. Tickets include admission into Enginuity from 5pm, the auditorium opens at 7pm and the performance starts at 8pm. There will be an interval when light refreshments and bar drinks will be available; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Passports are not valid for this event. For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge. org.uk; more details about Toyah can be found on www.toyahwillcox.com.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD Across

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1. Sweet-smelling climbing plant (11)

2. Musical toy (7)

9. Alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings (7) 10. Variety show with topical sketches and songs (5) 11. Person born at the same time as another, to the same mother (4)

3. Therefore (4) 4. Resembling an ape (6) 5. Festival marked by merrymaking and processions (8) 6. Barrier constructed to keep out the sea (5) 7. Fry quickly over a high heat (5)

12. Transducer used to detect and measure light (5,3)

8. Post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs (5)

14. Nickname of Corporal O’Reilly in M*A*S*H (5)

13. Merry-go-round (8)

15. Small portable timepiece (5)

16. Bowl-shaped drinking vessel used in a religious service (7)

20. Huge South American snake (8)

17. Country, capital Port-auPrince (5)

22. Green gemstone (4)

18. Repugnant (6)

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Use Colour

WITH CONFIDENCE most quickly (a busy hallway or a child’s bedroom, for example) in a darkish shade. You might want to consider a high-gloss, washable surface finish, too. A simple, one-colour scheme is relatively easy to get right – provided you choose the right colour. Combining two or more can be more challenging, but hugely rewarding. As Little Greene MD David Mottershead says: “Using paints effectively in interior design is a much more sophisticated process than selecting a single colour from a paint chart. One colour in isolation can be attractive, two in combination can be beautiful and three shades used together can be quite exquisite.” Once you have narrowed down your choices and tried the apps, Fired Earth’s creative director Rob Whitaker has some further tips that will help: “Think about creating a mood board of magazine cuttings and swatches to inspire you, layering colours and textures to build a balanced palette. Buy tester pots of the paints you’re considering so that you can see what they look like as the light changes throughout the day. To really get a feel for the colours, paint A4-sized pieces of paper and stick them to all of the walls that you’re planning to paint. Another trick is to paint the inside of a cardboard box so that you can see how the colour changes as the walls reflect off each other.”

Katherine Sorrell outlines how you can employ paint to colour your home beautiful. It’s fair to say that most of us are cautious about using colour; in fact, a survey by Dulux found that three-quarters of respondents were afraid of making the wrong colour choice. So how can we boost our colour confidence? Easy: arm yourself with a little knowledge and make the effort to experiment. You can always repaint if you don’t like the results. Where to start? Well, it’s a good idea to leaf through as many interiors books and magazines as you can get your hands on. A wealth of effort and experience has gone into producing room sets that work for all kinds of tastes. And don’t forget that all the leading paint manufacturers produce masses of helpful information, from colour cards to brochures that demonstrate how different shades can be put together – and even interactive free apps where you can paint a virtual room without having to apply a single drop of paint: try Dulux’s Visualizer or Crown’s MyRoomPainter, for example. Consider the sizes of your rooms. Would you like to make a small room seem bigger, or a large room more cosy? The basic principles are that pale colours, because they contain a lot of white, seem to recede, enhancing a feeling of spaciousness, while darker colours absorb light and therefore appear more enclosing. Similarly, ‘cool’ colours such as blue and green are more distancing than ‘warm’ colours such as red and yellow. This is why people tend to use paler, cooler colours in small rooms, and white on low ceilings, reserving bolder or darker colours for large, bright rooms. That said, you can break the rules if you wish: perhaps by using a dark, warm colour to make a small room feel welcoming and intimate. From a practical point of view, paint those parts of the house that show the dirt

You may be happy with a classic colour palette that will last for years but, if you want to get on-trend, look out for fashion-forward hues. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, an earthy metallic that works well with both fresh pastels and rich jewel tones, while Pantone’s colours of the year are Rose Quartz and a soft blue called Serenity. Crown’s autumn/winter palette is based around three looks: Out of the Dark, with black and charcoal plus dashes of bright yellow, pink and orange; Skyscapes, employing shades of blue mixed with grey and chalky neutrals; and Faded Berries, offsetting deep berry tones with mossy and grassy greens. To conclude? Do your research, seek out your favourite style and either follow fashion or go your own way. The colour possibilities are endless.

NATURAL PAINTS

Natural paints are generally made using combinations of ingredients such as linseed oil, lime, turpentine, citrus oil, chalk and earth and mineral pigments. They allow walls to breathe, so moisture is not trapped beneath useful if your house is slightly damp - and they don’t become statically charged, thus reducing the build-up of dust on painted surfaces (good for allergy sufferers). Because they are more flexible, they tend not to crack or flake. They use either fully renewable raw materials or those that are in plentiful supply, and energy waste during manufacture is kept to a minimum. Manufacturers claim they are just as effective as conventional paints – if not more so – and, what’s more, they smell nice! Brands include Earthborn, Lakeland, Auro, Nutshell, Aglaia, Pots of Paint and Eico. Image - Sherwood matt emulsion, Green Apple matt emulsion and Pastures matt emulsion; all £13.94 for 2.5l matt emulsion, Colours at B&Q, 0333 014 3098; www.diy.com.

by Katherine Sorrell

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Why White

IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME

by Helen Taylor

It’s the perfect time of year to make some changes in your home and create the ideal living space for you and your family. Whether your rooms are in need of some new furnishings, a fresh coat of paint or maybe even a complete make-over, there’s no better time to get to work. And no matter what your style or taste there is one colour that you really need to take notice of this year when you’re designing your new-look home: white. You might not think it, but white can be used to create a whole host of different interior styles - from chic, elegant, classic looks to contemporary and cutting-edge designs. Dining Table £599.99, Bistro Chair £39.99. All Dunelm

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It’s an ideal base because it goes with everything, meaning that you can enjoy playing with different accessories, colours and schemes, safe in the knowledge that they’ll be complimented by white walls. And that’s not all; a white hue effortlessly brings light to a gloomy room and creates the illusion of space, which makes it the only choice for smaller areas in your home.

Rug £79.99-£219.99, Coffee Table £249.99, Sofa £749.99, Floor Lamp £69.99, Pendant Ceiling Fitting £29.99. All Dunelm

7 Princes End, Dawley Bank This superbly presented spacious semi detached character cottage briefly comprises entrance hall, living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and guest cloakroom. Three bedrooms with en-suite shower room to master and family bathroom. Outside to the front of the property is a slabbed pathway to the front door enclosed by a small wall with lawned areas and mature shrubs. There is also a driveway with ample parking. To the rear is a patio area with steps leading up to the lawn and further seating area and is enclosed by closed board fencing. Energy rating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; D.

ÂŁ245,000

For more information on this property please contact James Carlon on: 01952 292 300

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@ Lettings

with Dawn Clarke

Powers to Ban Letting Agents Welcomed New laws which give local authorities the power to ban rogue landlords and letting agents have been welcomed by managers at Nock Deighton. The law will come into force on October 1, 2017, and it will be a groundbreaking moment, marking the first time that a letting agent can be banned from the industry. Dawn Clarke, director of lettings and property management at Nock Deighton, said the move was long overdue. “As the regional representative of the Association of Residential Letting Agents, I have been involved with various campaigns to push for this law to be introduced, so I am delighted it is finally coming to pass,” she said.

“Previous governments have never reclassified letting agents so they come under the same legal framework as estate agents, which never really made sense to me. “That meant that letting agents who may, for instance, have been involved in criminal proceedings such as stealing deposits, could have just carried on working in the industry. “Now, thankfully, that will be a thing of the past. We would, of course, recommend that people use a reputable agent who has experience of property management in their area so they can be sure their property investment is in safe hands.” Before the new law is introduced, there will be a

consultation on the type of offences which will lead to rogue agents and landlords to be banned. Announcing the new powers, new housing minister, Gavin Barwell, said: “The Housing and Planning Act 2016 introduced a power enabling local authorities to apply to the First Tier tribunal for a banning order against a person or organisation who has been convicted of a banning order offence. “Banning order offences will be specified in Regulations following a public consultation and will be subject to the affirmative procedure. “We are planning to introduce this power on October 1 2017.”

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Wayside, Eaton Constantine

£595,000 Ironbridge

A quite simply unique four bedroom country home nestled in a sought after village between Shrewsbury and Ironbridge. Grade II listed.

Four bedroom home with well stocked Delightful, extended three/four Bedroom gardens, enjoying superb south facing views detached 18th Century cottage enjoying across the Severn Gorge. Energy rating – D. stunning views and gardens. Energy rating – D.

Unique three bedroom property offering a beautiful home with holiday let and/or tea garden potential if desired. Energy rating –E.

25 Sweet Meadow, Horton Lane

£304,950 Wellington

32 Donnerville Close,

56 Brick Kiln Way,

Spring Cottage,

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Acorn Cottage,

£450,000 Coalbrookdale

67 Ryder Drive,

£279,950 Muxton

A spacious modern four bedroom detached family home with conservatory and garden. Energy rating – C.

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69 Bower Yard,

£425,000 Ironbridge

£195,500 Donnington

A well presented four bedroom three storey town house overlooking the green. Energy rating – C.

£350,000

£129,950

A well presented two bedroom semi detached house with garden and parking. Energy rating – E.

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OAKENGATES - Hama Drive An opportunity to purchase a brand new four bedroom detached home nearing completion by Hama Developments on this delightful and select residential development with secure gated entry and access to a residents gymnasium. The property will briefly comprise of reception hall, two separate reception rooms, fully fitted kitchen and four bedrooms to the first floor with master bedroom having en-suite and additional family bathroom and integral garage. The development is centrally located within Telford with easy access to the Town Centre, the new Southwater development, Telford Central railway station and the M54 motorway.

T: 01952 64 15 15 17 Church Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1DD sales@hamelsbushnell.co.uk

£229,950

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WELLINGTON - Haygate Road The last remaining apartments on a prestigious development. The Mount is an extremely sympathetic conversion and enlargement of a prominently situated and distinctive period residence offering an exciting selection of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments of individual design and complimented by quality contemporary appointments including stylish kitchens and bathrooms, maintained grounds, allocated parking and with gardens to selected units. Short walking distance of Wellington centre with supermarkets, traditional indoor market, bus and railway stations.

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www.barkerhealey.co.uk With views over open countryside, this much extended 4/5 Bedroom cottage is not only extremely spacious both inside and out, but also versatile in its layout. Having been modernised and updated in recent years (most recently benefiting from a new high quality Kitchen and oil C.H. boiler) it also offers more than ample driveway parking and no fewer than 3 external workshops. Being situated within a small hamlet, it is ideally located for all of Telford's schools, amenities and transport links. Briefly comprising Entrance Porch, Lounge, Downstairs Bathroom, Downstairs W.C., two modern Breakfast Kitchens, Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, En-suite Shower Room and Dressing Room (or Bedroom 5), there are beautifully kept gardens to the side with direct access to adjoining countryside. Oil C.H. & LPG gas connection. uPVC D.G. throughout. No Upward Chain!

7 Humber Lane, The Humbers

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Bovis Team

The perfect space to entertain family and friends was top of Angela Proctor and Richard Humpherson’s wish list when they began searching for their first home. Telford was the ideal location: good transport links with the West Midlands for Angela’s job as a NVQ assessor and in close proximity to Richard’s work in South Staffordshire; but to start with they were undecided about whether to go for a project or a new build. Richard sketched out their dream downstairs layout on the back of an envelope and his drawing turned out to be exactly what they found when they were shown The Southwold house design at Bovis Homes’ Oakford Grange development. “He literally drew the layout of this house. It was unbelievable,” says Angela. “We do like to entertain at home a lot and I didn’t want a kitchen diner separate from the lounge area. I wanted it all to flow out into the back garden as well, because we do love al fresco dining; and that’s exactly what we have here. People are really taken aback when they come through the door and they see how big and wide and spacious it is. We love it.” Angela is full of praise for sales advisor Tracy Groom and independent financial advisor Jay Foster who helped them through the buying process. “I really can’t sing Tracy’s praises enough,” she says. “She knew that we were first-time buyers, and so did Jay, and they literally started from the beginning and explained it all. They made it so easy. It was brilliant.”

HELP FIRST TIME BUYERS FIND THEIR DREAM HOME

Richard and Angela used the government’s Help to Buy scheme, which enabled them to get the three-bedroom home they’d set their hearts on. “Initially we didn’t really want to go down that route but we loved the house and the area,” says Angela. “It’s not a massive development but it’s big enough for you to go and have a walk around of an evening if you want to, and it’s right next to some green space: there’s a pool at the top of the road, and it’s very quiet and well laid out. I love the way that the garages are at the back of the houses so you feel that you aren’t going to have loads of cars around. Everything’s neatly tucked away.” The help they received from the sales team was invaluable in helping them make their decision to go for Help to Buy. “It was just so easy because of the way they explained it,” says Angela. “They didn’t put any pressure on us. It was all done in a very advisory way and not as a hard sell. There was none of that. It was all very much about answering our questions and letting us decide what we wanted to do.” And the Bovis team pulled out all the stops to make sure that Angela and Richard could move into their new home in time for Angela’s birthday in May. “Tracy knew it was my birthday and they got us in just beforehand, so I was in for my birthday,” Angela says. “I was absolutely over the moon. Tracy and Roy the site manager made it really enjoyable. It was just seamless. I couldn’t wait to get here and it felt like home right from the word go.”

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*The Help to Buy Equity scheme has specific terms and conditions and is subject to affordability criteria as prescribed by the homes and communities agency. Subject to specific mortgage lender conditions and qualifications. Not to be used in conjunction with another purchase assistance scheme. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. †Entertainment package, stamp duty, carpets and ceramic floor tiles offer is available for reservations before 31st October 2016 and on selected plots only. Entertainment package consists of: 43” smart TV, 16GB iPad Air 2 and BOSE speaker system. Please see sales advisor for further details. Prices and availability correct at time of going to press.

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Unwind in Absolute Luxury... Deep in the heart of Wales, Ithon Valley Lodge Park is nestled in an abundance of wildlife and surrounded by unspoilt landscape; it truly is the perfect countryside retreat.

Sitting on a gentle slope, rising above a babbling brook the park is surrounded by mature trees and picturesque hills, creating the perfect ambience for you to relax and unwind. With plans for 15 lodges on a two and a half acre park, ample space and privacy are offered to the lodge owners as well as beautiful landscaped gardens and a picnic area to socialise. The Park is well situated just off the junction of the A44 and A483 within easy driving distance of the Shropshire area. The bespoke lodges, available in a variety of sizes, allow you to fully customise everything from the floor plan to the interior design. Whatever design you choose rest assured your bespoke lodge will provide you with a warm and comfortable environment to relax with plenty of storage, en-suite shower room, fully fitted kitchen and lots more. Plus all our lodges have a large decked area to sit and admire the natural surroundings. When you wish to venture further the park is located just a short drive from the historic town of Llandrindod Wells, the chosen venue for the annual Victorian Festival held in August each year. The town also plays host to the annual Heart of Wales Walking Festival in September offering guided walks across the

gentle rolling countryside, narrow valleys, ancient hill forts and slow winding rivers. Within walking distance from the park lies the magnificent Elan Valley; a place of spectacular beauty often referred to as the ‘Lake District of Wales’ and a hot spot for local natural wildlife. Whether you are looking for a peaceful, rural retreat to escape the pressures of everyday life or to take advantage of the great outdoors, Ithon Valley Lodge Park is the ideal solution. For more information or to arrange a viewing contact 01244 752647. Ithon Valley Lodge Park Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6RF or see more at www.ithonvalley.co.uk and email info@ithonvalley.co.uk

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The Great Fire

OF LONDON

This month marks the 350th anniversary of one of England’s most notorious tragedies: a fire that destroyed most of London in just five days. Sunday, 2nd September 1666 London is in the midst of a drought, reeking of sun-baked sewage. Not long after midnight, an easterly wind rises, blowing down narrow streets crammed with tall, tinderdry timber houses towards the Pudding Lane bakery of Thomas Faynor. There, the ovens are still smouldering and the wind carries their sparks to a nearby pile of wood. Soon flames shoot skywards, setting the nearby Star Inn alight ... and the Great Fire of London begins. Thomas Faynor and his family escaped from an upstairs window, but their terrified maid became the Fire’s first fatality. Many locals fled rather than collecting fire-fighting equipment from local churches and helping local militia tackle the fire, as they were duty-bound to do. Others, whose houses weren’t in immediate danger, dismissed the fire as trivial – including the Lord Mayor, Thomas Bloodworth. When parish constables recommended demolishing adjoining houses to form a firebreak an hour after the fire started, Bloodworth sided with protesting householders. “Pish, a woman could piss it out,” he declared, and returned to his bed. Samuel Pepys, clerk of the Privy Seal, wrote afterwards that people “the world over” commented on the Mayor’s stupidity, “particularly in this business of the fire, laying it all upon him.” However, when Pepys himself was awoken with a warning about “a great fire” at 3am, he too was dismissive, and went back to bed. By now, the fire had reached Fish Street Hill, a block away from Pudding Lane, and destroyed the Thames waterworks – with its machinery that could have pumped water to halt the fire. It raged on towards the river’s warehouses, filled with brandy, butter and other inflammable goods. When Pepys arose, the news that 300 houses had already burned down stirred him to action. From the Tower of London, he gained a grim view of houses burning on London Bridge, and a boat trip to the Bridge for a closer look revealed “poor people staying in their houses ... till the very fire touched them, and then, running into boats, or clambering from one pair of stairs, by the waterside, to another... everything after so long a drought, proving combustible, even the very stones of the churches.” Horrified, Pepys informed the King, who immediately ordered the destruction of all houses in the fire’s path and sent soldiers to help. However, City officials with republican sympathies spurned help at first. This delay meant that by the time command posts were established under the control of the King’s brother James, Duke of York, the fire was already out of hand.

Monday Pepys decided his home in Seething Lane was no longer safe and left at 4am with his wife and some belongings. The fire was halted at the river and prevented from spreading to the south bank by a firebreak on the bridge – a gap in the houses, which had been created by the big fire of 1632. However, to the north,

the fire continued to spread, reaching the banks in the heart of the City and destroying the Royal Exchange. Sightseers and people fleeing their homes and workplaces jammed the roads, making it difficult for fire fighters to tackle the blaze. Errant sparks, which started seemingly unrelated fires, and explosions to create firebreaks, created panic and paranoia - inflamed by a lack of communication as the General Letter Office in Threadneedle Street and the office of the London Gazette burned down. People suspected foreigners, Catholics or republicans of terrorism.

Tuesday Charles II himself appeared on horseback, increasing his popularity considerably by leaping down to fight the fire, creating firebreaks and passing water buckets. He calmed the situation but not the fire, which continued to rage, destroying St Paul’s Cathedral and forcing the garrison at the Tower of London to destroy their own houses to create a firebreak around the gunpowder stores. Pepys made a desperate dash to his house to retrieve his valuable wine and Parmesan cheese, burying them in the garden of his friend Sir William Penn for safety. But although Tuesday was the day of greatest destruction, the end was in sight.

Wednesday Overnight, the wind dropped and changed direction. This, together with the pre-existing and new firebreaks, probably saved the rest of London. But the damage was already done. The fire had claimed 13,500 houses and 87 parish churches by the time it was brought under control in the evening; less than one-sixth of London’s buildings remained and isolated fires burned until Thursday. Although official recorded deaths are in single figures, the true figure – especially if indirect deaths in the dire camps for the newly homeless are included – may be in the hundreds. Countless deaths could have gone unrecorded and the fastburning tenements were crammed with the poorest Londoners. Recent archaeological evidence shows the fire reached temperatures of 1700°C, suggesting many human remains would have been unidentifiable or completely destroyed. Sadly, it seems the Great Fire’s reputation for minimal loss of life is almost certainly undeserved.

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selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes. These usually represent good value for money too. Have you got a dull patch of lawn? Brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Things like crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have too much deteriorating foliage to cope with. In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure that the grass beneath these trees or shrubs is not something you want to keep regularly mown, as you will have to wait for at least six weeks after flowering before you can safely remove the leaves of the daffodils. When choosing bulbs, always make sure they are in good condition before you buy. With a quick look through the packaging (bulbs are often hidden by large quantities of sawdust or wood shavings) you should be able to find the bulbs itself. Avoid any which are showing even the slightest signs of deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or the presence of patches of bluish mould on their surface. Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety so, if possible, choose really good sized plump ones. If you want to buy large quantities of the same variety, then it may be possible to buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery. Ideally bulbs should be planted promptly, but if this isn’t possible make sure that you keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating. Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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GARDENING Make use of an outdoor table which is normally left out throughout the year. In spring it is unlikely that you are going to use it for outdoor entertaining, so simply cover it to prevent the surface being spoiled and arrange a selection of pots full of spring bulbs on it – the effect can be really splendid and will make eating out of doors even more fun and stylish.

It is spring bulb time in all the garden centres now. Every one up and down the country should be crammed full of bulbs, many at an incredibly reasonable price, and all of which promise to provide glorious masses of colour, sometimes with scent, for many years to come. By all means plant bulbs in beds and borders, but make this the year that you are a touch more adventurous and, if you don’t have any open ground in your garden and do your gardening purely on a terrace, patio or in a back yard, then don’t forget that there are still plenty of bulb planting opportunities to be had! Bulbs have the potential to make any garden look gorgeous but you can use them to add an element of fun as well as glamour, colour and perfume. Bulbs look fantastic if allowed to naturalise beneath trees, but if you’ve no space for trees then miniature bulb varieties look equally good beneath shrubs. Simply choose a suitable selection such as miniature daffodils or crocuses and plant them in a random or scattered effect beneath the shrub, taking care to minimise damage to the shrub’s roots. Keep them well watered in spring and you should have a fantastic display. On special occasions you may have been sent some flowers and these are often delivered in ornamental plastic-lined woven baskets, which are also available inexpensively from local markets or on the internet. These make perfect planting containers provided they are at least 3” (8 cm) deep. Shallower baskets can be used for smaller bulbs such as crocuses - simply fill them with bulb fibre and then plant up in the same way as you would a bowl of bulbs for an indoor display. To ensure that drainage is definitely not a problem, puncture some holes in the plastic liner and then use any normal multi-purpose or loam based compost mixture. Baskets like this look particularly decorative in the spring, and if you add a couple of ferns or ivies to larger baskets they will look even better.

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WITH LEWIS HAMILTON... Instead of driving: “I usually ride my motorbike. Sometimes if I get home and I want to unwind I might take the car out, but I want to keep the mileage low on all my cars! So I don’t ever really go that far.”

He thinks he’s matured For someone who has a reputation for speaking his mind, Hamilton portrays a calm aura and claims his years in racing have matured him. He said: “Age, I’m sure, has helped, but as you grow with the team…you realise your place in the team, you know, what I say to the camera is what the guys back at the factory hear me say, and you realise that you’re affecting all of those people with the things you say, so I’m conscious of those things.”

He’s a British hero and an F1 champion and just after he won the British Grand Prix, we were lucky enough to be a part of a small group of journalists who were given the chance to chat with Lewis Hamilton at the launch of the new MercedesAMG GT R. Here’s what we learned about his views on road cars, racing outside F1 and gaining an inch…

He wouldn’t drive in any other series than F1 On the subject of racing in something like the Nurburgring 24-hour race, he said: “I like that I can take [the AMG GT R] around the Nurburgring and have a lot of fun, but I don’t really have any desire to race anything else. The problem is, once you come out of F1, everything else is a step down.” At 31 years old, though, he acknowledges he’s heading towards the end of his career, saying: “That might change. I’ve been driving since I was eight years old, so when I stop racing I’m probably going to have massive withdrawal and want to drive something…”

Danger is exciting Although no car racing appeals to Hamilton, he does say he’d like to have a go in MotoGP, because even riding his bike on the motorway is scary, “so imagine what it must be like at the speeds those guys are going.” On the subject of danger and improving safety, he says: “One of the exciting factors is when we get in that car and we know the danger factor is there. When I see Niki [Lauda], he’s just awesome, he’s a legend, he drove in a time when people were dying often. Obviously we’ve lost a couple of drivers in the last few years…I think it is important for us in the sport to always be considering [safety] and always be working on it, but I hope the danger’s always going to be there, because otherwise anyone could do it.”

Bikes beat cars His garage might be full of luxury motors, but he rarely drives them, preferring to keep the mileage low and the value appreciating.

In a sign of the relaxed maturity we rarely see from him during race weekends, he says it’s important to keep perspective when you have a technical fault that’s out of your hands.

His engine has 508 different settings Hamilton had a tough time in Baku after his team put him in the wrong engine setting. Team radio rules didn’t let them tell him how to fix it, which prompted a discussion about F1’s regulations. He acknowledged having fast, technical racing that’s also exciting is a difficult balance to find, but said: “It’s insane how much stuff we have to study…the problem is they’ve made the cars so technical. Of the engine switches I have, one is just one to 14, and the other is one to 14, but in each of those settings is another 10 options.” His colleague then mentioned that they’d calculated there are 508 possible combinations.

He does what he likes Away from the paddock, Hamilton has grown a reputation for enjoying a celebrity lifestyle, and has been seen having fun on jet skis on holiday. Does the team tell him to reign in his extra-curricular activities? “When I was at McLaren I said ‘these are the things I like to do, just so you’re aware’ and when I joined this team I already told them ‘these are the things I do, I’m not gonna stop!’ You know, I’m conscious, I never want to watch someone else drive my car, so I try to be as sensible as I can whilst having fun, which isn’t always the easiest balance.”

He wants to be a development driver “I was talking to Tobias [Moers, AMG boss] and I was like ‘you’ve got all this Formula 1 technology and you have the Formula 1 world champion driving your car – utilise that!” With all his experience behind the wheel, Hamilton clearly sounds frustrated when he describes wanting to change things about cars when he drives them. To get around that, the threetime world champion wants to do a “limited edition series, which I can test, which I can set up and be hands-on with the design.”

by James Baggott

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Switching To Autopilot?

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The results of an eye-opening survey landed on my desk the other day. I hope you weren’t one of those questioned and, more importantly, don’t get near anyone who was.

Unfortunately women came out in the survey as worse drivers, as the results showed they were nearly twice as likely as men to compile mental “to do” lists and thus be distracted. The moral here is whilst the ability to multi-task is good, it does have its place. But on balance perhaps the ladies were just more honest in their answers than the men?

The University of Hull have a professor of driving psychology (yes really). His name is John Groeger and he has conducted research into drivers who switch to “autopilot” when behind the wheel.

Blokes, on the other hand, were far less worried about not concentrating 100% on the road - a sizable 41% said it did not bother them. (That’s really comforting to know.)

The study of 2,000 responders found that 80% of road users admit to zoning out when driving. This is up from 6 in 10 in a similar study conducted in 2009. 25% of drivers admitted to be thinking of other things whilst driving and, here’s the scary thing: 1 in 6 said they couldn’t remember their entire journey!

Professor Groeger states the blinking obvious when he says: “Driving is a complex task that requires our attention.” But he does have a point. Stuff is happening outside the windscreen all the time and if you need to react to it and you’re not 100% “there”, it may be too late. By Iain Betson

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The Smart ForTwo is a clever little car: a groundbreaking design for an overpopulated planet. If it could talk it would regale you with witty motoring anecdotes, explain the intricacies of the internal combustion engine and do it all while driving you to the shops. Look in its glovebox and you’ll see a Mensa membership card. But no-one really likes a smart rear-end or do they? As of this year, old clever clogs can arrive on your driveway as a roofless cabrio, but today I’m concentrating on its hard-top sibling, because it’ll take a lot more than flashy gimmicks to unstick my own fascination with the Smart car, which began soon after it launched in the late 1990s. This 1 litre Passion test car certainly still cuts a dash in its natural habitat around the towns and cities of the West Midlands - not quite the neon-glow of Tokyo but just the terrain needed to see if it can outsmart its many rivals, most notably the Renault Twingo, which, thanks to Smart’s joint-venture development programme with – ahem – Renault, shares the ForTwo’s underpinnings. The Smart’s short wheelbase (the whole car still retains a tiny 269cm length) means that it turns into corners responsively and rewardingly, yet the ride is smooth and comfortable, which could never be said of the previous generation - it had road manners akin to a substandard soapbox race entry. This gutsy three-cylinder engine develops 71bhp and makes keeping pace with traffic in town easy. And there’s every reason to greet passing cyclists without shame or green-faced embarrassment, because - as a corollary of its urban-orientated design – it coughs out less than 100g/km of the nasty stuff. It fits right in with slick city fashion too: trendy shoppers nod

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approvingly, while sipping lattes outside ultra-cool coffee shops, and the Smart’s super-cool 15” alloy wheels allow you to bask in your own shop-window-reflected glory, knowing that this vehicle costs just a smidgen under £12,000. But much of this will come as no particular surprise, nor will fans of Mercedes (Smart’s owner) be shocked to learn that it is well-built, blessed with finely upholstered seats and made with top quality interior plastics – or that it can be specc’d to be as sombre or colourful as you wish. Equally unsurprising is the fact that every bit of tech, whether infotainment – the £795 Premium Package which gets you built-in sat-nav, is a must – or safety is top-notch. However what is truly staggering is that in a car small enough to park in your pocket, this six foot tall writer could comfortably be accommodated inside for a lengthy cross-country three hour run, involving motorways – the old Smart car’s nemesis – and myriad A and B-roads, and not come out the other side beset by tinnitus, wracked with back ache. Admittedly the engine can feel strained when under load, but you never feel too under-powered or intimidated on motorways, unless of course you happen to come up against a large automotive colossus when there’s a particularly strong cross-wind. A 0-60mph time of 14.4 seconds won’t win any drag races, however a top speed of 94 mph is all you’ll ever legally need. The Smart ForTwo is still an impressive amount of innovation for a not particularly impressive starting price of £11,070. The 5-speed manual gearbox (you can pay more for an auto) is precise and the gearing is well spaced and, when employed sensibly, it will return up to – officially - 69mpg on the combined cycle. With some fun and frolics I managed around 45mpg. So without having a retro gimmick like the Fiat 500, the cheap practicality of the Renault Twingo, the little Smart ForTwo is a big success in its own right.

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Migraine Awareness Week

IT'S NOT 'JUST' A HEADACHE

Migraine is one of the WHO’s ‘most disabling lifetime conditions’. Yet it’s often poorly understood and trivialised. Migraine Awareness Week, from 4th–10th September, aims to change that.

frequently accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting, diarrhoea and light or sound sensitivity. Menstrual Migraine (usually without aura) affects fewer than 10% of women. Experts believe it’s triggered by falling oestrogen levels and/or prostaglandin release during the menstrual cycle. It normally occurs on the two days before, and the first three days during, a period, and often lasts longer than other types.

What is Migraine? Migraine isn’t ‘just a bad headache’. Suffered by three times as many women as men, it’s a complex set of symptoms often including headache, triggered by physiological changes yet with no known ‘cause’. However, triggers have been identified: • Stress or excitement – although some migraines start when stress is relieved. • Hunger/lack of food, causing fluctuating/low blood sugar levels. • Dehydration.

Preventing Migraine Avoiding triggers, following a regular routine, and eating, sleeping and exercising healthily can help. Your GP may recommend preventative medications such as topiramate and propranolol for severe and/or frequent migraines.

Treating Migraine Take medications swiftly, as the stomach often stops working effectively during a migraine. Try:

• Sleep (too little or too much).

• Over-the-counter painkillers.

• Change of routine.

• From pharmacies: medications containing pain relief and an anti-emetic that alleviates nausea and vomiting and aids painkiller absorption.

• Alcohol. • Caffeine. • Prolonged screen time – due to screen glare or flickering and muscle tension. • Hormonal changes in women. • Environmental factors – changes in temperature, humidity and altitude, loud noises, flickering or glaring lights, smells. • Jaw tension, coughing, unaccustomed exertion or illness. • Most experts now discount tyramine, found in soft cheeses and wine, as a trigger.

Types and Symptoms Most common are: Migraine with aura (10-30% of migraines). Neurological symptoms occur first, usually lasting less than an hour, normally followed by a headache. Most common symptoms are tunnel vision, double vision, blind spots or temporary blindness, flashing lights and sparkling/coloured spots, stars or zigzags. However, some people also experience weakness on one side or partial paralysis, dizziness, vertigo, numbness or tingling, disturbance to speech, hearing and memory, fear or confusion, and fainting, particularly if they suffer from migraine with brainstem aura and hemiplegic migraine, which are rare subtypes. Migraine without aura: (70-90% of migraines). Attacks usually last 4-72 hours if untreated. The headache is usually a throbbing pain, often on one side, which worsens on exertion. It’s

• From your GP: triptan medications, which reverse the blood vessel dilation thought to cause migraine. For menstrual migraine, ask about hormonal contraceptives, oestrogen supplements and mefenamic acid (an anti-inflammatory painkiller that can also alleviate heavy periods). • Botox injections – which may work by interrupting the pain feedback pathway to the brain. • Resting in a darkened room or having a nap. See Your GP if you’ve never had migraine before or suffer from migraine more than 5 days in a month, even if your pain is under control with medication. You may require a preventative medicine. Seek Emergency Medical Advice if you experience: • Paralysis or weakness in either arm or face. • Slurred/ garbled speech. • A sudden agonising headache. • Headache with a high temperature, stiff neck, mental confusion, seizures, double vision and rash. For support and more information: Migraine Action: www.migraine.org.uk The Migraine Trust: www.migrainetrust.org The National Migraine Centre: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk

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Anna Simons is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who treats a range of conditions from back and neck pain through to plantar fasciitis to sports injuries. Anna has over 20 years of experience and she is proud to be a hands-on therapist and believes in one-to-one treatment and patient education. Anna practices conventional techniques of massage, mobilisations, stretches and exercises, as well as electrotherapy including ultrasound, interferential and acupuncture.

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Shockwave therapy is an exciting new electrotherapy treatment used in orthopaedic and rehab medicine. It uses an acoustic pressure-wave similar to the science used to break up kidney stones. By disrupting chronic scar tissue at the site of the original injury, the process allows a fresh new healing process to proceed encouraging normal painfree tissue to be laid down. Recovery is further helped through correct exercises, including stretching, strengthening and conditioning.

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OCD Awareness Week

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While people may joke about being “a bit OCD,” this trivialises a serious and potentially debilitating condition. OCD Awareness Week aims to correct the misconception that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder merely concerns harmless habits or quirks. What Is OCD? 12 in every 1,000 people suffer from OCD, experiencing a range of compulsions, obsessional thoughts and repetitive behaviours that seriously affect their day-today life. On average it’s undiagnosed for 10-15 years, yet 50% of cases are severe, meaning symptoms occupy more than three hours a day. Sufferers typically develop OCD in their late adolescence or twenties, but it affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. They may recognise their condition, yet find it hard to believe their compulsions won’t relieve their anxiety or prevent harm.

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2. Anxiety: caused by the obsession. Paranoia or a feeling of over-responsibility may develop and sufferers may believe they or their loved ones are in danger from something harmless - or that their actions can prevent or cause unrelated harm. 3. Compulsion: behaviours or thoughts patients are compelled to repeat as a result of the anxiety – although often, they’re not realistically connected. 4. Temporary relief: felt briefly when they have ‘completed’ the ‘necessary’ actions.

Types of OCD • Checking: e.g. rechecking locked doors or checking that intrusive thoughts aren’t real memories. • Contamination/Mental Contamination: a fear of germs or verbal abuse, which makes sufferers feel dirty/unworthy. • Hoarding unnecessary and/or excessive items. • Ruminations (prolonged, time-consuming thoughts on harmless topics) or Intrusive Thoughts (disturbing and repetitive in nature, e.g. imagining violence).

What Causes OCD? Genetics: OCD seems to run in some families; this may be a genetic link or ‘learned behaviour’. Brain differences: In some sufferers, imaging shows increased activity and blood flow in brain areas that handle emotional response and a lack of serotonin (a neurotransmitter influencing memory, mood and sleep). Trauma and Emotional Upset: Suffering neglect, abuse, isolation or trauma such as a break-up or bereavement seems

Personality: Certain personality traits, such as perfectionism, may increase the likelihood of developing OCD. While many people exhibit OCD-type symptoms when stressed, OCD is only clinically diagnosed if symptoms:

OCD’s four step cycle: 1. Obsession: impulses.

to increase vulnerability to developing OCD.

• Consume over an hour a day. • Cause significant distress. • Interfere with ability to function in day-to-day life. OCD symptoms may wax and wane, but if left untreated they usually become more severe.

Treating OCD Fortunately, OCD can usually be treated with professional help, although improvement may take several months. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) encourages people to talk through their fears and behaviours and find healthier ways of thinking. Behavioural exercises including ERP (exposure and response prevention) support patients to face fears one at a time and let obsessive thoughts run their course without ‘correcting’ them with compulsive behaviours. Over time, this challenging treatment can help patients reduce symptoms or sometimes achieve complete recovery. Some people may need medication alongside or before CBT to relieve their anxiety enough to undertake therapy. Medication: SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) increase serotonin levels. At higher doses they’re often highly effective in treating OCD, but need to be taken for 12 weeks before benefits are noticeable. Patients with moderate or severe OCD may need long-term medication. Further Information and Support: . CD-UK: www.ocduk.org/contact; Email: support@ocduk.org; O Tel: 0845 120 3778 or 0345 120 3778. OCD Action: www.ocdaction.org.uk; ocdaction.org.uk; Tel: 0845 390 6232

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Modern technology is a great tool for communication and information sharing, but it’s not always good for our health. The problem: Poor Sleep. Blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, monitors and flat-screen TVs can adversely affect melatonin, our sleep-inducing hormone. Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times and immunity, and can stimulate appetite. Long-term, it may affect language processing and our sense of time, and contribute to serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. The Answer: Turn devices off for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the evening.

The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) CVS symptoms include eye muscle strain, eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain. It’s caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they flick between different images and text. The Answer: ••Install a dimmer switch in your room and/or a glare filter for your screen, and adjust your monitor’s brightness and contrast. Position your monitor 20-28 inches away. ••Follow the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for 20 seconds (preferably at an object around 20 feet away).

The problem: Prolonged Sitting Research shows that prolonged sitting can seriously damage our health and shorten life expectancy - even if we exercise regularly. The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with short stints of activity, e.g. housework or a lunchtime football game. Also try: ••Standing on public transport. ••Walking/biking all or part of the way to work. ••Investing in a standing, treadmill or convertible desk (or conversion equipment for your normal desk or treadmill). ••Sitting on a yoga ball, which requires constant but subtle effort to stay balanced. ••Active Sitting: try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your leg from the knee or the hip height; swivelling your office chair with your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders.

The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Using flat keyboards, laptops, mice and incorrectly positioned equipment can cause back pain, RSI (repetitive strain injury) and Carpal Tunnel syndrome (tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve). The Answer: Think Ergonomics ••Sit as close as possible to your desk and keep it clear underneath to avoid twisting. ••Set your computer monitor at eye level. Use laptops on a desk with an attached keyboard and raised monitor whenever possible. ••Keep hands and wrists warm, and use ergonomic keyboards, mice and mouse-mats. Wrist supports may help. ••Check your posture regularly. Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching. ••Adjust your chair so that: || Your back meets the chair back and your lumbar region is supported (a cushion that fits the small of your back may help). || Your knees are level with or slightly higher than your hips. || Your feet rest comfortably on the floor. || Your elbows are at 90° to your desktop. || Your arms are slightly raised at the shoulders. || The seat doesn’t dig in behind your knees but does support most of your upper thigh (three inches between seat and calf is ideal). To avoid the risks modern technology poses while still enjoying its benefits, remember: sit up, stand up and switch off occasionally!

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Dealing with somebody who has recently lost a loved one can leave you literally lost for words. You know what it’s like: you worry about what to say and how to say it, and often end up saying nothing at all. Bereavement is a sensitive subject and many of us feel that we simply aren’t emotionally equipped to deal with it. Unfortunately our fear of saying the wrong thing often means that we stop communicating with the grieving person altogether, leaving them without the comfort and support they so desperately need.

How grief can affect us People experience grief in different ways: in addition to an overwhelming sense of sadness, a bereaved person may struggle with a number of complex and frightening feelings, including depression, anger and guilt, leading to a rollercoaster of highs, lows and unexpected setbacks. Close friends or relatives may find themselves in the firing line at this time, but it’s important not to take these outbursts personally. There are no orderly, predictable stages for the grieving process and there is no set timetable for recovery. The bereaved person may behave in uncharacteristic ways as they grieve, for instance, they may choose to sleep in another bed, avoid certain parts of the house or refuse to move personal items that belonged to their loved one, even after months or years have passed.

Why it’s important to listen Patience is key when dealing with bereavement. Just by providing a supportive and undemanding presence, you will let your friend or relative know you care. Everybody worries about what to say, but there’s no need for you to give advice or come up with answers just as long as you are there for the person in question. Dr Bill Webster from the organisation Grief Journey (www.griefjourney.com) points out that at times of stress people may be barely aware of what you are doing and saying anyway. He goes on to quote the famous author Maya Angelou: “People may not remember what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” It’s more important to know how to listen. Let the bereaved person know that he or she has permission to talk about their loss. If the deceased’s name comes up, don’t be afraid to speak openly about them.

Opening up a dialogue Asking questions such as “How are you feeling today?” or “Do you feel like talking?” is better than trying to lead the discussion: you should never try to force someone to open up if they don’t want to. Encourage your bereaved friend or relative to talk about their positive memories of the person who has died. Remembering and celebrating the good times can help to ease the immediate

pain of loss. Accept and acknowledge every shade of emotion – from silence to shouting and tears – but don’t judge or try to snap them out of it. It’s vital that a bereaved person should feel free to express their feelings without fear of argument or criticism. A squeeze of the hand or a reassuring hug at times of high emotion is all that’s needed to show support. You may find that they repeat the same story over and over again, in minute detail. This may, of course, relate to their loved one’s death. If that’s difficult to hear, try not to over-react: they may stop talking because they are worried about upsetting you. It’s fine to share your own experiences of bereavement if you think that will help, but don’t push them to take on your coping strategies, as the methods you’ve found helpful may not work for somebody else. It’s always better to support people to find their own way of dealing with loss rather than impose a different viewpoint.

Taking a practical approach Finally, remember that someone who has lost a loved one will inevitably have responsibilities that relate to the death. Duties may include acting as legal executor, clearing up the deceased’s possessions and maybe even selling a property. If you’re able to lend a hand with practical things, you’re more likely to have your help accepted if you make a specific offer. Although it may make us feel good to say things like: “If there’s anything you want, you only have to ask”, we all know that such a generalised offer rarely results in a request for help. “Shall I go through his files for you?” or “Would you like me to come with you when you visit the undertaker?” are simple, direct questions that are more likely to be taken up. There’s no blueprint for dealing with grief: because everyone experiences the shock of loss in a different way, there can be no absolute rules to guide us. Bereavement counsellor Dr Bill Webster sums it up perfectly when he says: “You can’t fix anything, but you can make a difference, and that’s really what it’s all about.”

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What Exactly is a Credit Score When you apply for credit or other types of borrowing, the lender will check your credit score to see if you are a good or bad risk. Your credit rating also comes into play in other situations, and has the potential to affect every aspect of your life. A low score means that you may have to pay an increased rate of interest to counteract the risk to a lender. This has massive implications if you’re trying to obtain a mortgage, as a poor credit rating can mean less product choice and higher monthly repayments. Even smaller financial outlays such as a new mobile phone contract involves a check on your credit file by the provider, so it’s a good idea to understand what constitutes your credit rating, and whether you can do anything to improve it in the future.

Credit reference agencies

Three main credit reference agencies exist in the UK – Experian, Equifax, and Callcredit. Your credit rating is made up of various aspects of the information they hold about you, which is contained within your credit report. Any County Court Judgements (CCJs) or other markers of insolvency/bankruptcy remain on your credit file for six years, so even though you can be discharged from bankruptcy in 12 months, the fact is evident on your report for a much longer period of time.

How is a credit score formulated?

A number between zero and 999 is used as a guide to lenders and other interested parties, such as landlords and utility companies, about your ability to repay. A high score translates to a low risk as far as they are concerned – in other words, the lower the score the more problems you could face. Scores between 721 and 999 are generally considered a lower risk, but there are other factors that influence your overall rating: • Your previous history of repayment. • How much credit is available to you. • The level of debt. • Whether any County Court Judgements have been made against you for non-payment, or if you have been made bankrupt in the past. • If you are on the electoral roll. • How many times you have applied for credit. • The length of time your bank account has been open. If you’re married or living with a partner and have a joint mortgage or loan, you’ll also see a financial link with this person. This can adversely affect your rating if they have experienced their own financial problems.

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Even if you find a lender willing to offer you a mortgage, the interest rate will probably be much higher, and you won’t have access to the better deals. Having a low credit score is often an indication that you can’t afford a mortgage, but unfortunately it can also affect your ability to rent. Problems renting A landlord will check your credit score - if they see that payments have been missed or that you are not on the electoral role, they could view you as untrustworthy and an unnecessary risk. Personal loans and other finance Obtaining car finance will be difficult if your credit score is low, as this is the main factor on which a lender bases their decision. It’s not only the large purchases that can be stifled, however – you may also encounter problems when trying to increase your bank overdraft or when requesting a higher limit on your credit card. Limited ways to pay Your credit report can impact on the way you pay for goods in shops. With so many store and reward cards now available, they are a popular way to amass points and enjoy reductions in-store. Again, your credit score will be checked if you apply for this type of card, and along with the information on your application form, will influence the company’s decision.

How to improve your credit score over time

If your credit rating is low, or you feel that it could be better, there are specific actions you can take to improve it over the long-term: • Make sure you’re on the electoral register, as a permanent address increases confidence that you’re trustworthy. • Pay at least the monthly minimum on your credit cards. • Cancel any unused credit cards appearing on your credit report - too much available credit adds to your risk from the lender’s viewpoint. • Check for mistakes on your credit report, with all three agencies – you can request that they amend your report, and add a comment against the entry to explain that it is incorrect. • If a spouse or partner has a poor credit score, you can apply for a financial disassociation. A good credit score can make your life more straightforward, so it’s worthwhile reviewing your credit report every so often to make sure that all the details are correct, and also to check for any suspicious activity. It’s possible to obtain a copy from any of the credit reference agencies for a few pounds. http://uk.businessinsider.com/how-your-credit-score-canimpact-your-life-2016-5?r=US&IR=T https://www.sainsburysbank.co.uk/money-matters/guide-tocredit-scores.shtml

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It’s very common for puppies to chew, and it helps them to relieve the pain of teething. They also use their mouths to explore the world and its contents, but when your clothing and shoes become the target you’ll probably feel it’s time to take action. When your puppy is small, nervousness can also cause them to destructively chew anything in sight. Separation anxiety and boredom are common in dogs left alone for a period of time, so what can you do to prevent complete devastation when you return home? • Provide safe, tough items for your dog to focus on.

HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG CHEWING You can buy a range of age-appropriate durable toys and chews from pet stores and other outlets. • Restrict their access to your possessions, or limit them to a couple of rooms in the house. • Make sure they get enough exercise – this is especially important if you’re leaving them for a while, as tiredness will reduce their need to chew. Could it be attention-seeking? All dogs need quality time with their owner, and it’s possible they could be chewing simply to get your attention. If you give them plenty of play time and attention in short bursts, positively reinforcing good behaviour, you should soon see a difference. Consistency is the key to stopping unwanted chewing. Your dog will respond to rewards for chewing its own toys, and also to the negative response, e.g. withdrawing your attention for a while when your shoes are the target. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/07/2012/behaviour/how-to-stop-yourdog-chewing/ https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/destructive-chewing/5steps-to-correct-inappropriate-dog-chewing https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/how-control-dogschewing

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Back to School Tech

THE BEST KIT TO PACK FOR YOUR KIDS

As if buying new clothes, bags and accessories wasn’t expensive enough, the back to school period also means buying gadgets - but which ones will actually benefit your child when they head to school, college or university? The right gadgets really do make a difference, but don’t rush to spend more money than you need to. Some form of computer is essential, especially for students away from home: it’s not just a tool for learning, but for communicating, music, movies and TV too. The key question today is whether a laptop or a tablet is better. Both cost around the same - unless you’re going for an Apple laptop, you can get a very good laptop for less than £400, which is around the same price as an iPad - but it’s important to check whether your child’s school, college or university has specific requirements. For example, some statistical software requires Windows, and while you can make Windows work on a Mac that involves extra expense - and it isn’t an option at all on an iPad. If you’re buying software, look for student versions: programs such as Microsoft Office come in student editions that cost a fraction of the normal price. There’s no doubt that Apple computers are the most desirable computers for students, but they’re also the most expensive ones: Apple’s cheapest laptop, the MacBook Air, starts at £749. A better option may be to buy a second-hand MacBook Pro, as the 2012 model is still current, available online for around £400 and can be upgraded with fast SSD storage for around £50. Alternatively, keep an eye out for “refurb” deals. That’s when brand new laptops have been returned for some reason, checked and put on sale again. They can’t be sold as new anymore so they attract significant discounts. The other essential, for older children at least, is a smartphone. If he or she doesn’t already have one, the best buy on the market is the Moto G4. It’s a powerful Android phone with a price tag of just £169, and it’s powerful enough to remain current for several academic years. Once you’ve got the phone you can then shop around for either a pay as you go deal, where you buy credit in advance and top it up as required, or a SIM-only deal, which is a monthly contract giving you a certain amount of data, calls and texts. Reading is a big part of the educational process, of course, and electronic books can save you a great deal of money. Amazon has just updated its Kindle range of ebook readers, and the £59.99 model is arguably the best value Kindle so far. You can spend more on Kindles with all kinds of whizzy features, but we wouldn’t. One other product you might want to consider is gadget insurance. That isn’t the same as an extended warranty, and it’s important to understand the difference: extended warranties such as Apple’s AppleCare don’t cover accidental damage such as water spills, which can easily do hundreds of pounds worth of damage to a laptop. Your home insurance or current account may already provide such insurance, but it’s worth checking the small print carefully to ensure the kids’ gadgets are covered away from home and that the excesses aren’t excessive. Lots of companies have insurance policies specifically designed for students’ computers and smartphones, and sites such as money.co.uk enable you to compare the cover, cost and excesses quickly.

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CHILDREN & ENTERTAINMENT

Halloween Ceramic HALF-TERM 22ND – 30TH OCTOBER Workshops Drop-in to a family ceramic workshop at Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge during the halfterm school holidays which run from 22nd to 30th October. You can paint a ceramic money box or join in some paper activities every day; additionally, between Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th October you can sculpt a creepy creature from air-dry clay, maybe a bat, long-legged spider or gruesome rat, or a weird and wonderful creature only limited by your imagination! The hands-on workshops will be open from 11am – 1pm and 2 – 4.30pm; ceramic activities carry an additional charge from £1 per item for clay models or £4 to paint a money box. You can take all items home with you on the day. Open 10am to 5pm Coalport is one of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Museums costs £25 per adult, £20 for seniors, £15 for children under 18, £68 for a family of two adults and all their children and £50 for a family with one adult; under 5s free (terms and conditions apply); Passports can also

be bought online in advance saving 10% and individual entry tickets are available at each museum. Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge. For further information, contact the Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre on Tel: 01952 433 424 or visit www. ironbridge.org.uk.

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MOVIES

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

Set in ancient Japan, ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ is the epic story of a young boy who sets out on a quest to reclaim his father’s magical armour. Kubo spends most of his time looking after his mother – at least, until a pair of spirits find him and recommence an ancient feud. Joining forces with Monkey and Beetle, he goes on a journey to find out what happened to his father, and why he’s being hunted. Release Date: 9th September 2016 Genre: Adventure, Animated, Family Cast Members: Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes

THE MAGNIFEICENT SEVEN

he town of Rose Creek is being terrorised by tyrannical industrialist Bartholomew Bogue. Desperate for help and with nowhere else to turn, the townspeople seek salvation from ‘The Magnificent Seven’. They ask veteran gunslinger Sam Chisolm to help them, but he knows he can’t do it alone. Putting together a posse of seven outlaws, bounty hunters and hired guns, he faces an impossible fight against overwhelming odds – but the seven will be fighting for more than just money. Release Date: 23rd September 2016 Genre: Action Cast Members: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke

COMING SOON... THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

A tense, twisting thriller, ‘The Girl On The Train’ follows the daily commute of divorcee Rachel. One day, she glimpses something terrible happen to another woman – who then goes missing. Passing this woman’s house on her commute, she’d fantasised about her and her husband. In Rachel’s imagination, they were the perfect couple. And now, Rachel is one of the last to have seen Megan – but she can’t remember where she was when Megan went missing. Release Date: 7th October 2016 Genre: Thriller Cast Members: Emily Blunt, Luke Evans, Justin Theroux

TROLLS

Meet the ‘Trolls’, a mismatched group of people with boundless optimism who can break into song and dance at a moment’s notice. But they’re being menaced by the fearsome Bergens. The Bergens are pessimistic and dour, and they’re only happy when they’ve been eating trolls. Poppy, the leader of the trolls, and Branch, her polar opposite, must set out on a journey far beyond their world to try and save their people. Release Date: 21st October 2016 Genre: Adventure, Animated, Comedy Cast Members: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel

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

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

Admaston

at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6-9.30pm, Cubs 6.30-8pm, . Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm, Men’s alpha 7-9pm. Wed: Painting 10-12, T.C.A.T. Public lunch 10.30-1pm, WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 5:30&7pm, Beavers 6-8pm, T.C.A.T. Cooking around the world 6-8pm Bollywood Dancing 6.45-8.30pm Thu: Coffee morning 10-12.30pm, Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.30-9.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. Fri: Mini mud pies 10-12, Community cafe 9.30-2pm, Youth club 7.30-9pm. Wrekin and Telford Singers meet at 7.30pm We are a mixed choir with no audition. Potential members and visitors are most welcome to come and listen. If you would like further info. on above visit www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908

Church Aston

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

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 Wed: Slimming World at 9.30am, Call Celia on 07575 123666 Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9-12 Table Top Sale

Donnington

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

Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128. at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.

Edgmond

4th Sep (Sun) - Summer Fair, Farmers Market and Fun Day at Edgmond Village Hall, 11am to 3pm. Hot food and a bar. Lots of stalls and games, a bouncy castle and old fashioned races. Tug O'War teams are invited from everyone. Please contact Anne Green 01952 814312. 25th Sep (Sun) - Vintage Fair at Edgmond Village Hall, TF10 8HU - 10am-4pm. Free entry, free car parking. Tea & cakes served by Severn Hospice Volunteers. Contact Janis 07739 634703 or 01952 820572 Table Top Sale at Edgmond Village Hall on first Saturday of each month 10am -12 noon, Vintage style tea cakes /coffee. £5 table, free entry contact Janis 07739 634703

Hadley

Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Hadley Learning Centre @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943

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

Muxton

22nd Oct (Sat) - Nearly New Sale at St John’s Church, Muxton, 11am-1pm. Entry £1 to go towards the NCT charity. Top quality toys, baby equipment, maternity wear, baby and children’s clothing. Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: 1:00-2:45pm NCT Bumps and Babes group - for parents and carers with children under 2, £1.50 donation Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy. Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship monthly & Beacon 7.45pm

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Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth)

Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934

Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm

Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Sharon on sharon_collins75@ yahoo.com

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Horsehay

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

Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) 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

20th Sep (Tue) - U3A Newport - meet 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Neil Rushton will present a talk about the geology of the Ironbridge Gorge. Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. 18th Oct (Tue) - U3A Newport - meet 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Professor David Thomas will explain that "Dentists are really nice people". Visitors are welcome. Admission £1.

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.

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.

Lawley

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

Ketley

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

Lilleshall

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

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc.

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

Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.309.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@ lovedressmaking.co.uk www.facebook. com/lovedressmaking Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu - bingo, Fri - dominoes/ quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:303pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www. newportphotoclub.com for details. Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.

Oakengates

Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood) Oakengates Traditional Market - Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934. The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

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’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075) Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

Priorslee

Charity Pub Quiz - last Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Priorslee Flaming Grill. £3 per entry: half to prize pot, half to nominated local charity for that month. More details from Tim Carter tim@ podchurch.org.uk Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee.TF2 9NN All abilities welcome. New Beginners Course starting 12th September2016, 11 weeks £73. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club Monday nights from 7:30pm The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7.15pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details.

Shawbirch

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

Shifnal

27th Sep (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. 'A Policeman's Lot' by Alan Rogers. Visitors welcome £2. www. u3asites.org/wrekin 21st Oct (Fri) - Shifnal Patient Participation Group: 10.30am to 2.30pm Health Information Day at Shifnal Village Hall, with exhibitors on health related matters. 25th Oct (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. 'Another Man's Shoes' by Ellie Targett. Visitors welcome £2. www. u3asites.org/wrekin 20th Nov (Sun) – Beckbury Trail - 5.6mile race through the villages of Beckbury, Stableford and Badger. Raising money for the three local food banks, competitors get medal and goodie bag. Entry 11.0013.00, for more information and entry go to beckburytrail.co.uk Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All Senior Citizens are welcome.

Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome. Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors. LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873 Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211. Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 07805 632225. Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull)

1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact A. Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Telford - Town Centre

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

Trench

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

Wellington

Wellington & District Twinning Association - all welcome to our next social events: 14th Oct 7:30pm POP UP French Restaurant £10/head at Admaston House – bring your own drinks. Booking essential. 19th Nov 7:30pm Cheese and Wine. Contact Brian Harpam bharphamems@yahoo.co.uk or 01952 74 03 15 Evening Art Classes - at Wellington Methodist Church - Tuesdays 6-8pm. Contact Liz Doody the course tutor for more information or to book your place on 07970 709116. SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. Open each weekend Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm. Last entry to house 4pm. Tearoom closes 4.30pm. Throughout the school holiday period Monday Family Fun (croquet to historic washing), also open Tuesdays. Standard N.T. admission charges apply.. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo.com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_ stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun.For more info.contact Debbie Skeates 01952 201582 or Jean Larkin 01952 276470. Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry. Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@ btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre. Belmont Community Hall in Wellington -

meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409. The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178. Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. For more info call 01952 251 364.

Other Areas

Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Ketley Community Centre, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877 Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail.com, 07791 724827 Learn to Sing - Various FREE workshops available to the MALE voice. Whether you can or can’t sing, don’t know if you can or just like to try it out. Contact - Geoff Avis (PRO – Telfordaires) on 0845 463 1618 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie.jobes@ guidedogs.org.uk. Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk. Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla.co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details. The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 www.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 on 01952 242873. Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@ yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Admaston

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

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10am-11am Zumba Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728

Dawley

Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Phoenix Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Clive Roscoe on 07552 761896. Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl. feely@gmail.com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at Phoenix School, Dawley (TF4 3DZ) Call us on 01952 728179 or visit www. ironmenandseverngilders.org Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

Daonnington

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

Hadley

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

Horsehay

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

Jackfield

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

Ketley

Stretch & Tone Class - Sunday 9-10am at Ketley Community Centre on Holyhead Road. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £3.50 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982 Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo.co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

Lawley

Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@ mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Wed - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ ymail.com.

Lightmoor Village

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

Leegomery

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

Lilleshall

Friendly Flat Green Bowling at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April to Sept – club afternoons on Thursdays at 2:30. Website www. lhbc.fsnet.co.uk or call 01952 463137 or 01952 814671 for further details Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www. mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.15-10.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

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

Muxton

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

Newport

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 Body Blitz 6.15-7.15pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough 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

& Fitness Classes Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm . Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/ yogame4families Zumba @ Cosy Hall, Newport. Tue 6.30-7.30 Contact Nikki: 07967 343728. Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.

Oakengates

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

Overdale

Zumba Classes (£4) - Mon - The Carpenter Centre, Oak Road, Overdale, Telford at 6.30-7.30 pm. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Priorslee

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

Shawbirch

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

Shifnal

Thu 7-8pm Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 - 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch. co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@ gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.306.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club

young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. Wed - 10.30-11.30 Dance class - St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & short routines for fitness & pleasure, suitable 50+, £5. Contact Sally 01952 461768 or sallykinn@hotmail.co.uk for term dates. Pilates Mon 10-11am (starting 5th Sep) at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall. Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@ gmail.com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983 120061. Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm

Stirchley

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

Telford - Town Centre

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

Trench

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

Wellington

Severn Spokes Cycling Group - We are a small, friendly and welcoming group of cyclists who run regular, easy paced rides from Wellington through the quiet lanes of Shropshire and beyond. Contact severnspokes@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/severnspokes and/or our website www.severnspokes.com Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details. KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@immersediving.com; visit

www.immersediving.com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving. Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www.wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 12-1pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

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.

To submit an entry to this feature please email your details to: fleur@inandaroundmagazine.co.uk - please put subject as CLASSES on the email. (Space is limited so brief details please)

Spectacular Family Fireworks See the night sky spectacularly lit up over Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge on Saturday evening, 5th November when the townsfolk will be celebrating Guy Fawkes’ foiled Gunpowder Plot with a fantastic family fireworks display.

The gates open at 6pm allowing plenty of time to explore the Town’s Victorian streets and atmospheric buildings. As you make your way down to the Village Green for the show, you will be able talk to the townsfolk in their cottages, shops and other places of work and hear about life in the late 1800s. In the Foundry, you can see molten iron being poured into moulds during the dramatic iron casting demonstration. The highlight of the night will be the fantastic fireworks extravaganza accompanied by music, which will start at around 7.30pm and light up the night sky.

AT BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN

advance and are priced at £9.95 adults; £6.75 children aged 3-15 years and £31 for a family of 2+2, under 3s free. A joint family ticket for the Fireworks Night and Ghostly Gaslight Halloween evening on Saturday, 29th October is just £55 (2+2). Tickets must be purchased in advance either online or from any of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Visitors are advised to park at the Ironbridge Park and Ride, located at the top of Jiggers Bank (TF4 3QE) where a regular bus service starting at 5.15pm will take them to the event and back for a small fee. Limited parking is available at Blists Hill Victorian Town on a first come first served basis with priority given to Blue Badge holders. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, tickets will not be available on the gate; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Passports are not valid for this evening and dogs will not be allowed. For further information, contact the Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre on Tel: 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk.

This popular fun and safe family event takes place between 6pm and 9pm. Tickets must be purchased in

PUZZLE - ANSWERS SUDUKO (EASY)

SUDUKO (HARD)

KIDS PAGE

Down: 1. Venice 2. Errors 4. Juliet 5. Gentlemen

Across: 3. Shrew 6. Midsummer 7. Ado 8. Tempest 9. Night

All three true or false answers are 'TRUE'.

WORDWHEEL CODEWORD

PLAUSIBLE

HIDATO

CROSSWORD Across: 1 Honeysuckle, 9 Amalgam, 10 Revue, 11 Twin, 12 Magic eye, 14 Radar, 15 Watch, 20 Anaconda, 22 Jade, 24 Titus, 25 Obelisk, 26 Philosopher. Down: : 2 Ocarina, 3 Ergo, 4 Simian, 5 Carnival, 6 Levee, 7 Sauté, 8 Newel, 13 Carousel, 16 Chalice, 17 Haiti, 18 Odious, 19 Gecko, 21 Aitch, 23 Neap.

TRIAL

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LEST LETS SECT TEES 5 Letters ELECT SLEET STEEL 6 Letters ELECTS SELECT

Notes from your local Ironbridge Gorge Councillor In Ironbridge Shropshire Homes have submitted their plans for the former Beeches Hospital and I am keen to ensure we obtain an appropriate development for this special listed building and protect the surrounding areas. This summer, residents, businesses and visitors were consulted on the draft Management Plan for the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. These comments will shape the vision and objectives of the management of our World Heritage Site, which seeks to safeguard and incorporate holistic planning for the WHS up to 2024. As the joint Shadow Cabinet Member for Aspiration and Prosperity, I have been working with my colleague Cllr Eric Carter (Newport South & East) to facilitate meetings between Telford Steam Railway and Telford & Wrekin Council to explore the feasibility of extending a heritage rail service into Ironbridge. We are hoping to arrange further meetings with Uniper and Shropshire Council to consider the potential of extending the rail network along with wider discussions surrounding the future use of the Ironbridge Power Station. On Saturday 17th September Ironbridge will be hosting a River Festival to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ironbridge Gorge being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This event will involve many activities throughout Ironbridge and conclude with a stunning river procession by artists Walk the Plank. This event promises to be a truly iconic celebration and will demonstrate the beauty and cultural significance of our internationally renowned World Heritage Site.

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

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WHAT’S ON 2016

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

TELFORD

Mums the Word 2 Tuesday 4 October, 7.30pm The Unique Komedy Ukuele Orchestra

Wednesday 5 October, 7.30pm

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Monstersaurus Sunday 9 October, 2pm Seriously Dead Saturday 15 October, 7.30pm Lee Mead Friday 21 October, 7.30pm

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Shifnal and Priorslee

Beyond the Barricade Saturday 22 October, 7.30pm Isle of Woman Wednesday 2 November, 7.30pm

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PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP

Most Shropshire GP practices have formed a patient participation group and Shifnal is no exception. The Shifnal and Priorslee Patient Participation Group holds regular meetings with representatives of Shifnal doctors’ surgery , usually the Practice Business Manager, Sheila Maclucas and the Office Manager, Caroline Beale, approximately every 6 – 8 weeks. This is a way for patients and the surgery to work together to improve services. The staff keep the group up to date with the current staffing situation, and any other items of news, especially who the locum doctors are, and ways in which improvements to the service can be made. New members to join the group would be very welcome, and anyone interested should contact the Chair at 01952 462855 or marionlaw@tiscali.co.uk, or the Secretary sheilaoffland@ hotmail.co.uk. The group has organised a Health Information Day to be held at Shifnal Village Hall on Friday 21st October 2016 10.30am to 2.30pm when there will be information about local organisations which can help with specific health problems, and other information about helping to keep healthy. There will be local posters and promotion nearer the time.

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Hamels.............................................................. 30 Ithon Valley Lodges......................................35 Julia Weston................................................... 30 Lioncourt Homes...........................................37 Nock Deighton........................................28-29

Oak Structures RichOak............................................................75

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

Oven Cleaning Active Cleaning..............................................79

Farm Shop/Markets/Food Fayre Green Fields Farm Shop............................ 10

Physiotherapy Anna Simons Physiotherapy.....................53 SB Sports Injury & Physio. Clinics...........57

Fencing Profence...........................................................42 Financial Services CD Financial....................................................63 Fireplaces, Fires & Stoves Admaston Firecraft Centre........................74 ALC......................................................................71 Grate Ideas..................................................... 99 Footcare PM Orthotics...................................................55 Telford Footcare............................................59 Furniture Supersavers Cash & Carry.........................25 Garden, Plants & Building Supplies Bloomsbury Nursery................................... 45 Emerys..............................................................42 Jewsons.............................................................. 3 Huws Gray.........................................................41 Nobridge Nurseries..................................... 45 Profence...........................................................42 Gardening/Landscaping A J Landscapes............................................. 40 Gardenhand.................................................... 96 Jack Wells....................................................... 96 Glass & Glazing Darwin Glass & Glazing.............................. 80 Golf Club Telford Hotel & Golf Resort.........................11 Granite Worktops Dream Kitchens & Bedrooms.................. 66 Granite Transformations............................... 5 Kitchen Revivals............................................73

Optician Tim Vanes Opticians....................................57

Plant Machinery Service/Repairs K Jones Plant................................................. 40 Plumbing & Heating A. Watson Home Improvements.............83 Printing TEAL Design, & Print..................................... 2 Property Maintenance CKN................................................................... 96 Telford Maintenance Ltd.............................82 Removals Kings of the Road Removers....................97 Jays Removals............................................... 34 Restaurants/Pubs/Cafes Good Times Bistro........................................ 14 Granary Grill..................................................8-9 Hadley Park House......................................... 7 Masala................................................................97 Park House Hotel........................................... 10 Peppers............................................................... 6 Taste of Paradise........................................... 10 Tayleur Arms....................................................13 Telford Hotel & Golf Resort.........................11 The Barley.........................................................15 The Orchard...................................................... 7 The Redhouse Inn..........................................15 The White Hart................................................. 6 White House Hotel.........................................11 Roofing M & R Roofing & Son...................................79 Safestyle Home Improvements................79 TSG - Roofing.................................................83

Chiropractic Newport Chiropractic..................................59

Hairdressers Identity Hair & Beauty..................................19

Solicitor Parry Carver Solicitors................................63 Terry Jones Solicitors..................................65

Cleaning Active Cleaning..............................................79 Jean Cleans.....................................................97 Shaw Clean - Tim Shaw..............................82 Shine Contract Cleaning.............................97 Sutherlands Clean Carpets.........................81 TSG - uPVC Cleaning...................................83

Health & Fitness Ideal Fitness....................................................59 Supple Fitness................................................59

Taxis / Executive Travel Go Carz..............................................................51 Image Luxury Car Hire ................................51

Heating Sunflow............................................................ 69

Theatre Oakengates Theatre.....................................95

Home Accessories & Gifts Home Inspirations........................................ 96

Tool Hire Jewsons.............................................................. 3

Intolerence Testing Maximum Health Vitamins.........................97

Tree Care Holts Tree Care.............................................. 40

Kennels & Cattery Wychwood...................................................... 96

Upholstery PJ’s Re-Upholstery Services......................97 Strettons...........................................................97

Councillors Local Councillors...........................................95 Decorating Neil Rogers......................................................78 Simon’s Décor ...............................................78 WE Dunne........................................................78 Dentist Fix-ur-dent.......................................................97 Design & Print ETAK Creative................................................65 TEAL Design & Print...................................... 2

Kitchens (Supply & Fit) Dream Kitchens & Bedrooms.................. 66 Kitchen Depot............................................. 100 R & R Kitchens................................................75 Lawnmowers Rea Valley Tractors...................................... 40

Doors The Door Store...............................................73

Lighting & Electrial Supplies Choice Lighting..............................................67

Driveways & Patios Capital Drives.................................................39 Central Paving............................................... 43

Loft Ladders/Boarding Jakes n Ladders............................................ 80 Reveal a Space...............................................82

Electricians Buzz Electrical Contractor.........................81 Del Corley Electrical Services....................81

Log Burner Installation ALC Chimneys.................................................71

Estate Agents & Property Barker Healey..................................................31 Bovis Homes...................................................33 Galliers Homes ............................................. 34

Logs Holts.................................................................. 40 Marketing ETAK Creative................................................65

Websites ETAK Creative................................................65 Kalidescope.................................................... 64 Teal Design & Print......................................... 2 Weddings Hadley Park House Hotel............................19 Image Luxury Cars........................................51 Park House Hotel........................................... 10 Will Writing ACW Wills....................................................... 60 Window Cleaning Aqua Sheen.....................................................83 Windows/Doors/Conservatories APH Windows................................................77 Jardine Windows & Conservatories...... 69 R & R Services............................................... 66 Trotfield Windows.........................................74

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