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Scattering textured and warmer coloured cushions and throws instantly creates a cosy feel in any space. I am obsessed with chunky, knitted throws at this time of year in richer beiges, browns and burnt oranges such as this one from Dunelm to drape over the arm of a sofa or on the back of an armchair.

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Inspire yourself by the season. Think earthy, natural, rustic textures and colours. Adding jute placemats paired with a garland brings the outdoors in for a calm and atmospheric dinner setting with loved ones. Harvest season is in its prime at this time, so fruits and vegetables such as pumpkins or squashes make for a great table decor addition, with the benefit of adding a pop of colour too!

Set the tone of autumn in your house with your senses! Autumnal scents add ambience to your space and create a cosy vibe. I love browsing the candle shelves in September/ October because the scents are just the best at this time of year. Home Sense carries a range of affordable Sand & Fog candles. A couple of my favourites are ‘White Pumpkin’ and ‘Honeycrisp Harvest’. They also stock them in pumpkin-shaped glass jars so they’re a styling piece as well as making the room smell amazing. A top tip is to combine scented candles with reed diffusers so the scent is double-layered and lingers even after the candle is blown out.

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Wreaths and garlands aren’t just for Christmas! Create the warmest welcome as you pull onto your drive by placing an autumnal wreath on your front door. I love the wild- twiggy style wreaths combined with the warm, rich oranges and browns from dried flowers. This laid back style sets the tone for your decor throughout the rest of the house. You can also incorporate some purples, teal and olive green for a more transitional, bohemian style wreath as the summer fades into autumn.

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Autumn is all about natural materials and shapes. Organic, shaped clay ceramics create a sense of comfort and relaxation, especially when placed directly next to other natural materials such as wool, linen or hessian. These can be incorporated into the dining room in the forms of plates, jugs and bowls but also in the living area or bedrooms for vases or lamps.

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“While home improvements have always been desirable due to aesthetics, we are now seeing homeowners look at them from an energy saving standpoint. With sustainability and thermal efficiency such an issue, it’s no surprise that consumers have a better understanding of window energy ratings and U-values and are more aware of how they can save energy in their home.”

With experts forecasting the October energy price cap could rise by up to 78%, taking the average annual bills to a whopping £3,500, the scale and extent of the challenges facing households is set to get even tougher.

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At Wolverhampton Grammar School, record pupil numbers have heralded a vibrant and busy start to the new academic year. Following the expansion of its Junior School, further opportunities have been created to join Wolverhampton Grammar School earlier. Once a state grammar school for boys, this 510-year-old establishment now offers the very best 4-18 through-school independent education for boys and girls in the City of Wolverhampton and its Aenvirons.much-celebrated aspect of the School is its ability to be future focused and equip students for life. This is highlighted in Wolverhampton Grammar School’s approach to embracing the use of digital technology in the classroom. Outsiders looking in might think that an iPad for every student is merely a gimmick, whereas in fact it can add a fourth dimension to teaching and learning. The raison d’être behind the introduction of its iPad scheme is constantly borne out by students’ greater engagement with their subject matter - be that a study of geometric shapes or a recount of a moment in history. The journey began back in 2017 and shortly afterwards, Wolverhampton Grammar School was shortlisted for the Times Education Supplement Independent Schools Award for the “Best use of Technology”. Five years on, the use of technology is seamlessly integrated into a teaching style which continues to emphasise outstanding teacher and student relationships. Right from the beginning of their WGS journey the youngest children in Reception have access to iPads. From Year 3 upwards this moves to personal ownership but handwriting remains an important skill to be taught, just as much as a teaching style where human relationships is paramount. It is this blending learning that is so compelling and empowers students to interrogate and investigate a mix of tailored resources, fuelling individuality of learning.

As Head Alex Frazer remarks, “Wolverhampton Grammar School has a long and proud history but one of our greatest traditions is that of looking forward and not standing still. Whilst retaining the best elements of a time-honoured approach to education, we never stop anticipating the future. We want to equip our students with the skills to navigate the careers of tomorrow, many of which are yet to be written.”

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At Wolverhampton Grammar School, students and staff have wholeheartedly embraced the use of digital technology. Prospective families are invited to visit on Saturday 8th October to find out more. 32

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Independent Day School for Boys and Girls Junior School ages 4-11 Senior School ages 11-16 Sixth Form ages 16-18 • Year 7 Entry in 2023 - Application deadline: Friday 2nd December. • Sixth Form Entry in 2023 - Application deadline: Friday 16th December • Academic, Music and Sports Scholarships available. • Generous fees assistance via means tested bursaries. • A few remaining places in our Junior School – enquire now! Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB 01902 951821 | www.wgs.org.uk | admissions@wgs-sch.net Registered charity (England and Wales no. 1125268) Saturday 8th October 2022 Tours at 10am and 12pm We invite you to visit us! Whole School Open Day (Reception to Sixth Form) BridgnorthTelford Penkridge Oldbury Stourbridge Walsall

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NURSERY H FORM Global Connections Top Class Boarding 100% First Choice AwardUniversityWinning33AcreSite 85% A* B A Level Results Saturday 24th September 2022 TC Discovery day! Join us for an Open Day with a difference. Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child and we want to give you the best opportunity to discover all that is on offer at Tettenhall College, for children aged 2 - 18 years. Join in with interactive lessons Learn about our high levels of academic success Hear about our tailored Preparatory Pathways Programme Discover our innovative Scholars' Programme, driving academic ambition & outcomes across the school Tour our outstanding facilities, including boarding Have fun taking part in co curricular activities, try the climbing wall and explore our Woodland Trail Meet members of staff, pupils & current parents Join us for a delicious lunch! Booking is essential, so please contact a member of our Admissions Team to secure your places: admissions@tettcoll.co.uk or 01902 751 119. 35

Wrekin College is celebrating a string of prestigious national awards in both music and sport. The Wellington school has also announced further plans to update facilities with work due to start on a new Design and Technology school in 2023. This year has proved a particularly successful one for Wrekin which has been shortlisted in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards in both the Sports and Performance Arts (Music and Drama) categories. The news comes after the school’s Jazz Band and Concert Band were awarded the top platinum prize at the NCBF national final in Manchester in April. It was a first award for the concert band in their debut at the event and a hat trick for the Jazz Band which as a result was commended for consistent outstanding Sportperformances.hasalso enjoyed one of its best performances in the 2021/22 academic year being named one of the country’s top senior cricketing schools in the Cricketer Schools Guide 2022 and the netball First team achieving bronze medals at the Under 19 national finals.

Headmaster Mr Tim Firth said he was extremely proud of the Wrekin College Community which had faced some tough challenges during the pandemic but had emerged even stronger with a continued determination to strive for success across the board. To find out more about Wrekin attend Open Day on Saturday 8th October at 10am. Old Hall School, part of the same educational Trust as Wrekin and for pupils aged 4-11, will also be open on 8th October where visitors will get the chance to tour the school, hear from staff and pupils and meet the new Headteacher Anna Karacan. 36 prestigious national awards for wrekin education

A new Business School was opened in 2017 followed by a revamped library and Sixth Form Centre, new Music School, Dance Studio and second all-weather playing Asurface.focus on developing employability skills has opened up new career paths and also seen children thrive as independent thinkers confident to make even more ambition choices for their education and their futures.

Wrekin College has invested significantly in recent years to give pupils a wide range of opportunities to explore and develop their talents.

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1. Boil the potatoes until soft and allow to cool a little so they are easier to handle. Push through the potato ricer including the skins into a bowl and then add in the salt, flour and egg and work into a dough. Empty out onto a floured surface and knead like a bread dough for about minute. Don’t over do it. Keep a towel over the dough to keep it from drying out. Take a lump of dough and roll out into a long sausage shape about 1 inch diameter. Cut into 1 inch pieces and place on a tray until all cut.

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INGREDIENTS: 800g of baking potatoes 200g flour 1 tsp of Maldon sea salt 1 large egg 250g of pancetta cut into small 250gslices of mixed mushrooms such as shiitake, penny bun, oyster etc…

2. Place the pancetta pieces on a baking tray and cook in the oven until crispy. When the pancetta is almost ready melt the butter in your pan and add in the mushrooms roughly chopped with the garlic roughly chopped and finely sliced chilli. Once the mushrooms are browning add the gnocchi and keep moving to coat the gnocchi with the butter, browning on all sides taking about 10 minutes. Now add in the spinach and flat leaf parsley. When ready add the pancetta and more spinach. Add a dash of water or veg stock to help steam the gnocchi and fast forward the process a little.

3. When you’re ready to serve share the gnocchi equally between 4 bowls, drizzle with olive oil and peel slices of parmesan over the top. Finish with cracked black pepper and a few gratings of nutmeg.

3. When you’re ready to serve share the gnocchi equally between 6 bowls, drizzle with olive oil and peel slices of parmesan over the top. Finish with cracked black pepper and a few gratings of nutmeg.

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Firstly,POSSETpour the cream into a pan on a moderate heat and bring gradually to the boil. Once bubbling add the caster sugar and whisk until dissolved then add the zest of one lemon and the juice of one lemon, taste the mixture and if not lemony enough add more lemon juice, don’t forget to leave a little juice for the blueberries.

BISCOTTI ALMOND THINS Switch your oven on to 170oC gas mark 3 Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, ground almonds into a large mixing bowl then add the whole almonds, sugar and egg, mix together with a wooden spoon then bring the mix together with you hands into a dough. Place onto a floured tray and bake in the oven for half an hour and then allow to cool completely - by this time the possets should be starting to set. Once the biscotti is completely cooled slice it into thin slices and turn the oven down to 150oC, gas mark 2 and place back in the oven until crisp. 39

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WhilstCOMPOTEthecream is coming up to the boil add the blueberries, water, sugar and lemon juice and simmer and stir until a blue jam appears. Once you have a jam consistency remove from heat and divide into glass jars, allow to cool and then pour in the lemon posset mix and allow to cool - you can do this the other way round if you like, lemon first. Although this dessert can be quick setting you should make these the day before or first thing in the morning to be sure they will set ready for dinner.

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INGREDIENTS: 600mlPOSSETdouble cream 150g of caster sugar 2 medium sized unwaxed lemons 350gCOMPOTEfrozen blueberries 50ml water 50g caster sugar BISCOTTI ALMOND THINS 100g Organic plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 30g ground almonds 50g whole skin on almonds 75g caster sugar 1 beat up egg 3 drops of almond extract

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These sizzling summer months have brought great joy and celebrations to the Midlands. From the success of the 2022 Commonwealth Games to enjoying long hot days, everyone has been busy with holidays and those long-awaited are no exception and they have been filling us in on their adventures over the summer.

Cliveden House in Berkshire is infamous for its wild parties, scandalous affairs and where Meghan Markle stayed the night before her wedding. This luxury country estate was the backdrop of their best friend’s Julie and Roy Millard’s daughter`s wedding. The house and grounds encapsulated the romance of the day for Laura and Josh and the day was a perfect blend of true glamour with the intimacy of a family wedding. Definitely a day to remember!

To continue the celebrations, the friends were flown to Marbella to soak up the sun and party the evenings away in Puerto Banus. Sandbanks in Poole, is the epitome of the English Riviera with the white sands, luxury properties and glamourous yachts. Staying at the boutique Harbour Heights Hotel overlooking Poole harbour, Nick & Royston joined friends for The Sandbanks Polo. A highlight in the polo calendar is The British Beach Polo Championships and this event is the largest beach polo event in the world. Champagne kicked off the day, followed by a sumptuous lunch whilst watching the polo, then top DJs for a full-on party late into the evening. An amazing time, with amazing company! 42

Nick and Royston joined friend, TV`s Christopher Biggins, to watch the latest production of Romeo and Juliet at Stafford Castle. Their mutual friend, comedienne and actress Gill Jordan or as we know her Doreen Tipton, was playing the nurse and invited her close friends to come and Itwatch.was the 30th anniversary of The Stafford Festival Shakespeare productions at the castle and after the last two years of cancellations, it was going to return in a spectacular showpiece. With 11,000 attending, it was a great atmosphere and in this historic backdrop, it was a thrill to watch.

Friends and fashion photographers, Gary and Lewis, threw their annual White and Silver Party held at The Manor Hotel in Birmingham. Nick and Royston were invited to join their team, models and friends who have worked closely with Gary and Lewis over the years. It was a fabulous night full of fun, laughter and frivolities.

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California The Golden State

If you want to experience it all, then a multi-centre holiday in Florida can allow you to experience the excitement of Disney, the beaches of the Key West and the vibrancy of Miami.

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America’s Golden State of California can offer you amazing culture in San Francisco, mouth-watering cuisine in Santa Barbara, wine tasting in Napa or Sonoma, beautiful coastline along the Big Sur, or shopping galore in Los Angeles. Explore the vibrant golden beaches of Santa Monica and Laguna Beach, get close to nature in the forests of giant redwoods and sequoias or relax by hot springs in desert resorts.

In California you can experience it all with either a multicentre holiday with flights between each destination, or see it all in a classic American car and road trip across the state.

America really does have something to offer for everyone, whether you want to enjoy a city break in New York, the coastline of California or the theme parks in Florida, here are some of my top picks.

Florida gets its name for its all-year-round sunshine, making it a destination for any time of the year. With its picture blue skies, warm waters and sun-soaked, white sandy beaches, what is there not to love?

My family and I are off on our much-anticipated Californian Road Trip this Summer, after several postponements due to Covid, so I thought I would focus this month’s article on America!

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Florida The Sunshine State

But Florida is more than just sunshine, whether you want to get close to wildlife in its natural habitat, travel along the Everglades in an airboat, meet your favourite Characters at Disney World or enjoy white knuckle rides at Universal, Florida has a lot to offer.

The silver State of Nevada is a state of contrasts. From the neon lights, glitzy casinos and glamorous clubs of Las Vegas, to the captivating Western towns and mesmerising parks of Northern Nevada, the diversity of the state is jaw dropping.

The vastness of this amazing country means I’m not able to cover all the other fantastic places there are to visit in this article, however, if you are looking to put together your own American Road Trip, get in touch and find out how I can help put together the perfect itinerary for you.

If you are simply taking a trip to its famous Sin City, Las Vegas, with its neon lights, nightlife, crazy sights, crazy people and wild gambling, you won’t be disappointed.

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However, travel away from the city and you will find snow-capped mountains, vast meadows, sprawling valleys and deep canyons. From the tranquillity of Lake Tahoe and Lake Mead, with its monumental Hoover Dam, to a journey along the Loneliest Road – part of the old Pony Express Trail, a visit to its well-known ghost towns or a trip to Death Valley National Park, there is lots to explore in this amazing State.

If you do just visit the city that never sleeps, you will experience an abundance of unique and exciting activities. From its famous landmarks such as the Empire State building and Times Square, to its individual and distinctive neighbourhoods with their array of restaurants, to its famous art galleries or shows on Broadway, New York City never fails to impress.

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Explore further afield and you’ll find the tranquil vineyards of Finger Lakes, spectacular thundering Niagara Falls, the sparkling beaches of Long Island or the moody peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.

A lot of people travel to New York State simply to visit the Big Apple, which certainly won’t disappoint, however, there is a lot more to this part of America than just the hustle, bustle and bright lights of its famous city.

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weddings TIMELINE FOR WEDDING FLOWERS It can be very overwhelming planning a wedding so it is recommended you use a supplier checklist as this takes the stress out of the planning. When choosing your bridal flowers, we have put together a checklist to help with planning / timelines. See the next page. Please contact us for a quote Tel: 01902 453465, 07772 189397 Email: greyhoundclassiccars@gmail.com Bilston Road, Wolverhampton WV2 www.greyhoundclassiccarhire.co.uk2HU We offer a wide array of Classic Cars and Split Screen VW Camper Buses for Weddings and Special Occasions.

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Whilst you have been collecting images and ideas online by saving them on Pinterest or by saving screenshots it is always a great benefit to look at which florist business name the pictures belong to. This ensures that you know the style of the florist and what wealth of experience they have. If you can’t see the style you are looking for on their gallery, you are allowed to ask them if they are capable to create the designs you require and ask to see more images. When you have shortlisted your florists, hopefully including ourselves on the shortlist, then book your consultation with a member of our design team. Following your consultation you will receive a full quotation based on your ideas and individual theme. Should you wish us to fulfil your wedding flowers, then confirm and save your date and arrange payment of your booking deposit. You will then receive your receipt and confirmation.

All sundries, vases, charms and handbags etc, you are supplying for us to incorporate will need to be packaged safely, labelled and dropped into the studio. We will not accept liability for your goods.

It is recommended to book your final appointment ahead. You have many appointments with other suppliers at this stage so get organised early with your time. At this appointment it is advisable that you have final numbers and will be confirmed and any amendments updated.

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AFTER YOUR WEDDING DAY

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Items hired collected from your venue. Security deposits for your hired items to be refunded on the safe collection of all hired items. 1-2 MONTHS TO GO On your final review, any changes and outstanding queries to be answered along with your final numbers confirmed. Delivery times to be decided. Any changes must be advised at this stage. Shortly after your review you will receive your final order and schedule. Please take time to check and advise us of any further amendments. We will require contact details of your suppliers to ensure that we are able co-ordinate your order with them where applicable.

If payment is still outstanding you need to forward your payment online to arrange payment in full.

At intervals through your planning it is advisable to book a review appointment(s) to enable your designer to follow your changes. Your order will be updated and resent for you to check. We have scheduled events that may be of interest to you both, so look out for our newsletters.

The flower magic happens, and all your planning creates a beautiful and breathtaking day.

Use our price-list to establish how much to budget for your wedding flowers. Start collecting images of your ideas by saving them either online, create a Pin Board, save to your phone or within a scrap book. This helps to guide your florist through your like and dislikes. Don’t worry if you are unable to a specific picture that captures all your ideas. It may be easier to use multiple pictures and explaining which bits of each image you love.

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Getting ourselves ready for long dark nights and dull days isn’t the best, but the bright vibrant colour we have enjoyed all summer is going straight through into the autumn – winter season; raspberry pinks, and gorgeous shades of green which has been key this year. Look out for fabulous knitwear, lots of coloured leather, embellished accessories, and the aviator jacket is back, probably thanks to Top Gun! Kate Spade is one of my favourite shops to visit in London, but an online fix shows us gorgeous accessories ready for the new autumn season.

Emerald green has been a key colour so far this year. Wear it from head to toe and add raspberry or violet accessories. The mini skirt is staying for another season in leather, tweed, denim and sequins. Wear it with a sweatshirt or oversized blazer for this season’s silhouette. Be brave and buy a hat. Accessories can make your outfit! TICKET zara.com meandem.com zara.com zara.com shop.mango.com anthropology.com shop.mango.com

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This page is all about new shapes. I love the idea of the crop knit from stories.com - it’s like a modern bolero. The oversized blazer has been around for a while, but wearing it over a cocktail dress is very stylish. The soft button-front polo is very me; relaxed lux and an easy go to. The aviator jacket is back and I love the shape of this one from stories.com as it’s not obvious, so it won’t date.

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It’s always great to see the new season’s knitwear. I would happily buy them all! The twin set is back - take a look at Ralph Lauren in John Lewis. Knitwear from head to toe is predicted and is cosy and chic worn with new season ankle boots. I had to show you the nappa leather from Massimo Dutti. It’s pricey but absolutely gorgeous. The ladylike skirt is the new season shape and the trench is not going away. I’ve looked at a lot online, so treat yourself! get

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Hugh has been a lifelong member of the Wolverhampton Wheelers Cycling Club, joining as a 15 year old in 1956, when Wolverhampton Wheelers was one of the top British Racing teams, and according to recent records, being the only member to have become president of the club twice. He was honoured with life membership some years ago, the role of president will now see Hugh act as a figurehead and ambassador for the club, helping to promote the club and support its initiatives.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Hugh Porter MBE, has been announced as president of the Wolverhampton’s oldest cycling club; Wolverhampton Wheelers for the second time. Hugh was invited to become president of the club in the year of the Commonwealth Games. He has accepted the role and was unanimously voted in at the club’s July committee meeting. With a lifelong commitment to the sport, Hugh is one of Britain’s greatest former professional cyclists. As well as winning Commonwealth Games gold in 1966, he also won four professional world titles in the individual pursuit, Olympian, Freeman of the City of Wolverhampton and 30 years a BBC TV commentator.

Gary Burke, Chairman of Wolverhampton Wheeler’s Cycling Club commented: “In the year of the Commonwealth Games and with the time trials being hosted in Wolverhampton, having Hugh Porter as President of our club is important to shine a light on everything that the club achieves for the city. We’re so pleased he accepted the role and look forward to having Hugh as our figurehead.”

The 2022 Commonwealth Games came to Birmingham, which was a major event for the region, putting the city on the global stage.

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Amongst his many accolades he has also been made a member of the Cycling Hall of Fame and more recently was also awarded the title of Cycling Ambassador for the City of Wolverhampton by the Council to recognise his achievements in sport.

Founded in 1891 the Wolverhampton Wheelers Cycling Club is the oldest in the City of Wolverhampton and surrounding area, and one of the pioneering clubs in the birth of cycle sport nationwide. The club is particularly well known for its work in the area of youth development and in the development of cycling within Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. The club were awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

A fusion of different dance styles, Ceroc is easy to learn, with classes aimed towards a range of different ability levels – from nervous first timers to dance floor masters. There is no complicated footwork to worry about, and by the end of your first class you’ll be able to dance to a routine of three or four moves. And whether you turn up alone, with a partner or in a group you will get the opportunity to dance with lots of other dancers on the night.

Ceroc dance teachers are not only friendly, approachable and passionately dedicated to helping you learn to dance, they also specialise in people with two left feet! Alongside them you’ll also meet Taxi Dancers, accomplished volunteers who provide friendly help and assistance to beginners.

Would you like to learn to dance, have fun, keep fit and meet new people? Well you can at a Ceroc dance night.

Ceroc DJs play a range of music to suit all tastes, from 50’s Swing, 60’s Motown, 70’s Disco, and 80’s Rock through to current chart favourites, so there will always be music you enjoy.

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havehealth you heard? - family business

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Local family business Hear in Hagley celebrated its third birthday in August and what an amazing journey it’s been. Just 5 months after opening, the business was forced to close due to the pandemic. It re-opened, stronger than ever and since then Jo Miller, daughter Sophie and the growing team, including nephew Wyll, have grown the business beyond all expectation and have since added 2 more hearingcare practices – Hear in Wombourne and Hear in Rubery as well as The Audiology Academy, a training facility that attracts audiology professionals from all over the UK and Ireland wishing to enhance their skills. A team of 3 has rapidly become a team of 12 and continues to grow! It’s been a successful 3 years, a truly incredible journey. We continue to invest in the very best audiological equipment in all practices so that clients receive the same great service wherever they choose to go. All of our clinics offer a full range of services including; As an independent business we believe our great service, excellent customer care and professional advice in relaxed surroundings set us apart from the high street chains. Clients want that personal touch where they feel valued and listened to. If you think you may not be hearing well why not book an appointment, join us for a coffee and discuss your listening needs with us. You could be a part of our journey as we help you start your journey to better hearing. Hagley/Rubery 01562 884400

• FREE hearing assessments • Ear wax removal • Hearing solutions • Noise protection • Tinnitus support

Teeth are removed and replaced with dental implants which act as new, secure roots. A couple of hours later a preprepared provisional bridge is fitted restoring your smile but with immediate function from fixed replacement teeth. After six months or so the initial immediate function bridge is replaced with the final restorations constructed with individually crafted ceramic teeth. This results in aesthetic and very strong replacement teeth.

If you would like to know more about the ProArch concept search for Straumann ProArch, open the link to Parkdale Dental and Implant Clinic and watch the Alternatively,video.call 01902 420654 and ask to speak to Helen or April our treatment co-ordinators. 66

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Jon has worked with dental implants for over 30 years, placing over 5,000 implants in the last ten years alone. He accepts new patients for implant consultations and is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for those who have lost or are losing teeth. All aspects of treatment are undertaken at the clinic but Jon’s main area of interest is helping people through the process of tooth loss to rehabilitation with implant-borne replacement teeth.

The immediate replacement of missing or failing dentitions using dental implants has been practised here in Wolverhampton for over a decade. Mr Jonathon Pugh working from the Parkdale Dental and Implant Clinic on the Tettenhall Road offers this life-enhancing treatment. Using the ProArch concept on Straumann dental implants missing and failing dentitions can be replaced with fixed full arch teeth. If bone volume allows this can be achieved in a single day.

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Nearly everything Foot Therapy use is used only on you (apart from the cuticle pusher and cuticle nipper which are sterilised above 130 degrees Celsius to kill any germs). We use disposable nail brushes and a small separate dish for base and top coat to avoid We also let you take the mini nail varnish home so it is not used on anyone else and it’s perfect Therapy get nail polish

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5. Keep yourself hydrated to help with swollen feet you’re on the beach or in the garden. Book an appointment and pamper yourself with a polish that you take home or shellac in a wide range of colours. For any queries or to make an appointment call us on 01902 412022, we will be happy to help. We all love to be pampered, whether it’s for a special occasion or just a feel good treat. One of the most popular forms of pampering is a pedicure. There’s no better feeling than having your feet look and feel good and here at Foot Therapy, that’s our aim. Aside from the 30 minute Chiropody, we also provide a service called the Steri-Pedi (short for sterile pedicure) which gives all the joy of a pedicure with a few added extras.

Nearly everything Foot Therapy only on you (apart from the cuticle and cuticle nipper which are sterilised 130 degrees Celsius to kill any use disposable nail brushes separate dish for base and top contaminating the bottle. We also let you take the mini nail so it is not used on anyone else and for the odd touch up. makes Foot

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As a medical practice it’s important to us that we avoid any risk to our patients, such as the spread of infection. This can happen by using polish that has previously been used on someone with fungal nail. There is also a risk of damaging the nail plates if you go for a treatment with someone who has had inadequate training.

There are many common problems that pregnant women face. One of these is having swollen legs and feet. It is caused when the uterus puts pressure on the veins in the pelvis, which causes some fluid to leak around the surrounding tissue of your legs and feet.

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Top tips 1. Make sure you rest your feet whenever you can and elevate them 2. Wear comfortable footwear which support your feet, ideally ones with a possible arch support 3. Try not to stand for long periods of time

Being pregnant is both an exciting and anxious time. There are so many changes taking place in the body, but this shouldn’t mean that you should suffer any pain or discomfort during this time. Having to carry not only the weight of yourself, but also the weight of your child means that you are putting more pressure on your ankles and your feet more than ever.

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Jupiter and Mars favour the bold and the adventurous, so pull out all the stops and go full steam ahead with new projects and adventures. It really is your time to make good.

Though a turbulent start may frustrate you. Soon you will have all the support that you need from those who matter. This is a time of team work and cooperation.

The sands of time are on your side, so get on with the job in hand and be swift in making decisions especially where domestic matters are concerned. Maybe you need to make yourself the leader of the pack. No stone should be left unturned when it comes to finding out who is on your side and who is not. “If they are not with you they are against you“. Sort out all the gossips and narks surrounding you. Be the manter of your own intentions. Crossing water and travelling could be an understatement. Though you may not have a minute to spare and this will be a period of excitement. New ideas, new places and new people will all make up your new future.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 22) LEO (July 22 - August 21) SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 20) CANCER (June 21 - July 21) ARIES (March 21 - April 20) LIBRA (September 21 - October 22) TAURUS (April 21 - May 20) GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

WOW! It’s a real rock and roll rollercoaster that will make your life full of excitement and exhilaration. Though it might seem chaotic for a while this is an indication that you being released from the old routine and delivered to the land of the living.

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The activity of the moon is paramount. Be careful to be precise and accurate in everything that you undertake. It is a great time to change things around in business and take on further responsibilities.

A mental spring clean is very much the order of the months. Your innovative ideas and fresh approaches could put you at the top of the stack as far as progress and promotion go. Maybe you will be headhunted by people of influence. LUCKY NUMBER 7 CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19)

The activity in your twelfth house indicates that love and romance are definitely in the air. It is better “the devil you know“, being the one to stick to a new direction up ahead. The choice is yours! AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18) You’re not to get lost in the boredom and endless of paper work. It’s time to delegate all the donkey work to others, whilst you sit back and direct operations. PISCES (February 19 - March 20) Your brilliant flashes of inspiration needs to be shared with others, there’s no point on hitting on a pearl of wisdom and not using it to your advantage. You do the thinking and others can put your plans into action. VIRGO (August 22 - September 21)

Try not to let others call your bluff. Once you have decided what you want to do, you must stick to your guns and not change your mind. The strength of that intrepid planet Venus is offering you a once in a lifetime chance to make good.

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The recent case of VV v VV [2022] highlights that whilst costs orders within the family court are rare, in some circumstances poor behaviour will not go unpunished.

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The case involved a whirlwind romance between a wealthy US Tech entrepreneur and a Scandinavian composer which led to a short marriage of only five months. Despite the wealth involved, the feature of the case was the wife’s culpability for the husband’s financial ruin. By her interference in his business affairs whilst the divorce proceedings were progressing, the effect of which was to cost him” tens of millions of dollars”, the award the court made was limited only to her immediate needs. Whilst those needs were assessed at £750,000, this award was based on a sum she needed to redeem her mortgage, a further sum to clear all her outstanding legal costs, plus £150,000 a year “rehabilitative maintenance” for 3 years. Significantly, the judge commented that it would have been much greater had it not been for her behaviour and the court has since ordered the wife to pay £100,000 of her former husband’s costs.

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Lisa Ridge of Thornes commented that, “whilst £750,000 will seem to most like a considerable sum to recover, this was relatively nominal compared to the wealth that was at stake. Whilst the court does make allowances for imperfect conduct of those involved in divorce proceedings due to the emotional nature of the process, this case serves as a timely reminder that such tolerance on the part of the court is not limitless.”

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Normal life expectancy was around age 70 in the past, so retirement was often for quite a short time. Work was often a lot more physical, whereas in today’s world, more of us have jobs that are not physical at all. Today many of us are expected to live well into our 80’s and beyond. If you retire at a traditional age in your mid 60’s, that’s a lot of time retired and a lot of time to fill. So, I am now seeing more people leaving their current roles, but not retiring in the traditional sense. They are moving onto something new, often to do something that they have never done before. Helping them to stay ‘relevant’ on their terms. I have a client about to retire who is going to be a ‘turnstile’ operator at Molineux from this coming season. A lifelong Wolves fan who wants to give back to the club. No financial reason at all, just for the love of it.

Why has the thought of retiring changed?

Does this mean that I don’t need to plan for retirement? Absolutely not. In fact, it’s more important than ever. Planning to be financially independent in retirement is as important as ever as more of us are living longer. Being financially independent in retirement gives us a great deal more choices.

• We can work the hours we want to work. 70 you want to retire worryfree or want to be financially independent?

Over the years as a financial planner, I hear more and more people saying that they don’t want to retire and don’t like the idea of it all. Not because they cannot afford to, but because they want to keep being active in some capacity. They have a real concern about what they will do with their time. If that resonates with you, you are not alone.

Here are my tips for those who want to be financially independent in their later years.

2. Think about when you would want to transition from your current work to the next chapter?

4. Consider amalgamating your retirement plans together in preparation for the future. Being clear about your future plans can be a challenge, so making the right choice is essential. None of us want to make any mistakes that we need to rectify. If you are uncertain about your future plans or need reassurance you are on track, it’s useful to speak to a financial adviser. The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. 71 finance Martin Dodd is an Independent Financial Adviser providing financial planning advice in the Wolverhampton area. Midlands Investment Agency is based in Tettenhall High Street. Contact him on 01902 742221.

3. Work out if you are on track to achieve financial independence.

1. Understand exactly what your current situation is – What have you accumulated so far?

• We can dip in and out of work as it suits us. So, if you are in your 50s and starting to think about later life, what should you be thinking about?

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As we live longer, the incidence of strokes, dementia and loss of mental capacity is becoming more prevalent, with more than two million people in the UK unable to make their own decisions. Hopefully, you’ll live to a ripe old age without facing these issues. However, if you do experience any of these, it can be without warning and could be a stressful time for you and your family. Having the right measures in place can mean a much easier process when your family need to help you, causing much relief for busy family members and leaving you feeling less of a burden.

Think of LPAs like insurance; you may never need them, but if you do, and you don’t have them, the consequences can be pretty dreadful. Without an LPA, if you lose mental capacity to make decisions, somebody would need to apply to court, which is a lengthy, expensive and intrusive process for your loved ones to undertake.

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So, take that first step towards reassurance and relief and contact Gavin Ward at Kenneth Jones Solicitors in Tettenhall on 01902 745773.

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This is where Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) can help, and I believe they are possibly more important than a Will, as they help you during your lifetime, if necessary. LPAs enable you to nominate people to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to, or act for you if you are hospitalised or immobile. There are two types of LPA: one for financial matters and one for health and welfare decisions.

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My extensive experience of preparing LPAs for clients means I can help you find solutions to suit your particular circumstances, including who to choose as Attorneys, and how they should act together.

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Fireworks can be very scary for some pets, loud bangs, flashing lights and other unfamiliar sounds, fireworks

As the leaves begin to fall, the clocks go back and the dark nights start to draw in. Our attention turns to Halloween and then Bonfire night just a few days later, with it comes chocolate and sweets, elaborate costumes, parties, bonfires and fireworks. For many people this is a time of fun and excitement, especially if you have young children, but for a lot of pets and wildlife this is a particularly dangerous and distressing time.

actually create a vibration, humans aren’t as aware of this but animals can feel them and it can be terrifying for some of the more sensitive souls. Keep your pets indoors, make them a little den, a safe and comfortable place to hide. You can also turn the TV up slightly and close blinds and curtains to help take their mind off what’s going on outside. It’s a good idea to feed your pet before it gets dark and if you have a dog that needs to go out in the garden make sure you stay with them, not only to reassure them but to keep them safe. Make sure you check that gates are closed as dogs may bolt if scared and if you are opening doors ensure that your pet is securely inside and can’t dart out. If you are building a bonfire, remember to keep the wildlife in mind, don’t built on top of leaves as there may be hedgehogs or other wildlife hiding underneath them. Ideally build the bonfire just before it’s lit to ensure that there are no animals hiding inside it. It’s not just wildlife to consider as cats and other pets can sneak in there too, if the bonfire is left unsupervised at all check it again before lighting. Keep everyone safe and enjoy the seasonal celebrations. Always contact your veterinary surgeon if you are ever concerned about your pet or think that they may have ingested something toxic or something that has not agreed with them.

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There are several things that you can do to keep your pets safe and make this time less stressful for them. Chocolate and other Halloween treats are very yummy and it’s tempting to share them with our lovely pets especially if they are looking up at you with those adorable eyes, but this is not a good idea, chocolate is toxic to dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. Many sweets, cakes and nut butters contain a sweetener called Xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs and cats and can cause liver failure and ultimately death. What’s most concerning is that Xylitol is being used more and more in peanut butter and other nut butters, a lot of pet parents like to use peanut butter in toys for their pets so it is imperative to always check the ingredients. There are many recipes for pet friendly treats on the internet, they can be really easy to make and use lovely healthy, natural tasty ingredients. Why not bake some special Halloween/ Bonfire treats for your gorgeous pets, you can have lots of fun making them, cutting them in to spooky shapes and coming up with some fun names for them

If we get a nice spell of weather through August and into the beginning of September the flowering season of summer bedding and perennials will continue into early autumn. The range of new varieties of tried and tested herbaceous perennials has expanded quickly over the last few years with the introduction of new foxgloves, delphiniums and Lupins alongside the newer plants of perennial Salvia, Gaura and Heuchera - they make a cost effective alternative to summer bedding. Buying perennials from spring through to autumn will give colour for many months of the year.

Once borders have been cleared of summer bedding, you can replant with winter pansies, violas, sweet williams and wallflowers. Hopefully if the weather has been moist we’ll have some of our own field grown wallflowers available from the end of September – they give excellent value for moneyflowering in the spring with the bulbs.

Hessian sacks that are available from garden centres are ideal for this purpose. Continue to pick runner beans and courgettes on a regular basis, so that they don’t become stringy. Pick any tomatoes before the first frosts and ripen on the windowsill or use for green chutney. Another pest becoming more common is woolly aphid which usually attacks fruit trees, particularly apples. As the name suggests this looks like woolly deposits on the stems of trees. Inside are the aphids. It can be controlled by spraying Provanto Fruit & Veg Bug killer onto the stems. Make sure that you follow the directions on the bottle as there are set minimum intervals before you can pick fruit. Pick early apples and pears as they become ripe. Eat the earlier varieties straight away, storing later ripening ones for later use. Cover autumn fruiting raspberries against birds. The old fruiting canes can be pruned out during the winter months as the autumn varieties fruit on new season’s growth each Cleanyear. out greenhouses before putting in overwintering plants and insulate with bubble. Check over heaters ready for the first frosts. As you bring in plants to over winter watch out for vine weevil larvae, especially on fuchsias. If you do see signs of them, drench the compost with Bugclear Vine Weevil control. Buy prepared hyacinth bulbs for Christmas flowering and plant them in bowls with Bulb Compost by midSeptember. Give them a drink and put in a cool, dark place, bringing gradually into the light and warmth once the shoots are approx 3cm high.

Harvest onions and potatoes now – lift up onions and allow to dry out where they’ve been growing if the weather is fine, before storing. Potatoes should be stored in a cool but frost free environment.

Once your baskets have been emptied why not re-plant for winter colour, there’s plenty to choose from – pansies, violas, polyanthus, heathers, ivies and don’t forget to add a few spring flowering bulbs for added colour. Most garden centres sell smaller sized shrubs that are suitable for tubs and baskets and can then be planted out in the garden next spring. These include gaultherias, leucothoe, skimmias and grasses.

Summer baskets and tubs should still be in their prime through September and possibly into October if we don’t get any early frosts, but as the nights draw in and the weather gets cooler, they’ll begin to fade. Continue to dead head and feed regularly to encourage a late show of colour.

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When a model has been a huge success for the Company it is difficult to know how to make it better, but Kia with the Sportage have introduced a 5th generation of their top selling and probably their most popular vehicle, writes Bob Hickman.

External changes have been somewhat dramatic, look at the front, huge LED running lights, someone described them as a tiger nosed grille, it really does give presence. The rear also gets quite quirky LED lights and the whole car has a mass of angles and creases that could be a panel beaters nightmare to repair, but it does stand out, you have to make your own conclusions. The new vehicle also has a hugely updated infotainment system and an absolute plethora of extra driving aids.

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My particular test car is fitted with a multi-adjustable electronically controlled driver’s seat and in addition to the fully adjustable steering wheel which anyone of any stature should be able to get comfortable.

There are numerous variants of the Kia Sportage range and the choice is rather extensive. There is a choice of petrol, diesel, mild hybrid, full hybrid, and plug in hybrid, buyers can also choose between a front or an all-wheel drive. My particular test vehicle was equipped with a 1598cc petrol engine and it was what I would describe as conventional, no hybrid, no assistance with electric motors, just a conventional internal combustion engine. The 6-speed manual gearbox was a small negative for me, 5th and 6th gears were really only of use on a motorway or dual carriageway, around town they are virtually to be forgotten.

Kia have equipped the vehicle with an awful lot of safety equipment some of which can be annoying, one particular feature for me was an warning of a vehicle travelling in front of me, if the Kia thought I was getting a little too close then the Forward Collision Avoidance Light would come on and if you didn’t react it would apply the brakes on your behalf.

The interior of the Kia was one of plenty of space both for the driver and passenger and the rear passengers shouldn’t really have too much of a problem with ample knee and headroom. The driver has the benefit of quite a huge panel in the dashboard and in the central panel in the middle of the car with Infotainment and driver’s display. Both are easy to understand, there again you customise as to what you want to see before you. I particularly like to always see a digital speeding counter displayed.

There can be little doubt that Kia with the new 5th Generation of the Sportage are continuing to be on a winning streak. The vehicle as tested had an on the road price of £30,975, it also comes with Kia’s wonderful 7-year or 100,000 miles warranty, a 12-year antiperforation warranty, a paint warranty of 5-years and it has Kia’s Roadside Assistance of 1 year, so a superb warranty package is included by Kia who were one of the pioneers and leaders of this huge increase of warranty and peace of mind for owners. 80

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On the road the Kia is a very easy driving companion, because of its higher stance visibility is excellent and the power steering always seemed to have just the right amount of assistance, making low speed manoeuvrability absolute ease. On twisty roads it didn’t rock and roll too much and it was in its element on dual carriageways and motorways.

Kia suggests that the 0-60 could be achieved in 9.6 seconds and a top speed of 113mph. The CO2 g/km is sadly on the high side at 154 and the fuel consumption quoted by Kia on a combined cycle is marginally over 41mpg.

Time will tell but it does take time to invade this market - Toyota with its Lexus brand is still battling on but now the name Lexus is synonymous with that quality upmarket player Toyota, and so Hyundai have taken a somewhat brave step to introduce the Genesis range into this sector. Primarily there will be an SUV, probably the flagship, but there is also going to be saloons and estate versions, and a full EV on the horizon in the future. The question of course is the product up to the hype? I was privileged to be invited to the launch and had the opportunity to drive the all-new saloon version and also the GV70, the SUV version.

The G80 Genesis is priced on the road as £47,950, but with the various additions that have been equipped i.e., sunroof at £1,500 and a wonderful sound system at £800, add-on to the cost of the vehicle and my test vehicle was £54,280. 81 new brand of car maker

Genesis is intending to be different; you will not be able to buy a Genesis at a traditional dealer, it is all done on-line and by the web. The car is then delivered, in a custom trailer, to the owner’s home. The owner will benefit from an extensive package which is called the Genesis 5-year care. It will have a 5-year warranty, 5-year servicing, 5-year courtesy car, 5-year update on maps and the technology that is required to operate the car together with 24-hour roadside assistance. The G80 saloon really proved to be an executive car in every area. They are available as petrol or diesel and the particular test car that I was able to have a brief sojourn with was equipped with a 2.5-cylinder diesel engine producing 300bhp.

The external appearance is one of sweeping lines, with a large grille, a very long bonnet, and lots of use of chrome which I felt was an attractive package. It had a long wheelbase and this translates to wonderful amounts of space within the cabin, and the interior is without doubt one of the highlights. It was very luxurious, everywhere you looked the equipment, fittings and the materials used were all of high quality. From a driving perspective, the drive was smooth as you would expect from an executive car. The performance from the engine was quite substantial, 0-60 takes a mere 6 seconds with a top speed of 155mph. The combined fuel figure is given as 32 mpg. The all-drive capacity of this vehicle has lots of traction in whatever conditions you may find yourself driving in. One item that immediately attracted attention was both wing mirrors had cameras secreted in them, which displayed overtaking vehicles and also those you had just overtaken—very clever and extremely useful.

Only time will tell if the Genesis brand is to be successful and time is what they need, you cannot introduce a new brand and expect overnight success and huge sales.

An all-new car brand Genesis is hoping to break into the premium sector in the UK. The premium sector badge culture still exists and for most people BMW, Audi and Mercedes are the major players.

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The Genesis is available with two options, Premium line and Luxury line. The amount of standard equipment that is included in the effective entry level is extensive—LED lights, 19” alloy wheels, electrically heated seats, the list goes on and on and Iton.is the interior comforts that tick the box, the Genesis looks and feels an executive vehicle, the rear space is excellent with both legroom and headroom and the quality and comfort of the seats really were substantially good.

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The Motability Scheme provides more than just a car. You’ll enjoy carefree motoring with none of the worry or costs that come with owning and maintaining your own car. The worry-free Motability package includes insurance for up to three named drivers, servicing, maintenance and repairs due to general wear and tear, breakdown cover and much more. Not only this but the Motability Scheme offers around 500 different adaptations, many of which are available for no extra cost when fitted at the start of your lease. Are you eligible?

Everyday freedom starts here. The Motability scheme helps you get mobile by exchanging your qualifying mobility allowance to lease a new affordable car or wheelchair accessible vehicle. Here at the Brindley Group we’re proud to be part of the government backed National Motability Scheme. As one of the leading Motability providers in the West Midlands, The Brindley Group has helped over 4,000 disabled people and their families become more independently mobile. Representing a huge range of world-class brands including Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, MG, Nissan and Volvo, we’re confident we have the perfect Motability vehicle for each of our customers. What’s included?

You may be eligible to join the Motability Scheme if you receive or are a carer for someone who receives the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance, Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement, Armed Forces Independence Payment or Child Disability Payment. If you have at least 12 months’ award length of your mobility allowance remaining, you can choose to exchange all, or part, of your weekly allowance to lease a car of your choice. Why Brindley? At the Brindley Group we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and expert advice. We have dedicated team of Motability specialists at each of our dealerships who will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer a tailored service to each of our customers and will take time to talk through your requirements, your budget, any adaptations you require and your personal taste in cars. With twelve locations in West Bromwich, Wolverhampton and Cannock, each with dedicated Motability parking spaces, we are ready to help you on your road to worry-free motoring through the Motability Scheme. For more information about Motability at The Brindley Group see www.brindley.co.uk/motability or call 01902 310 666.

Go withelectricconfidence Choose an electric car worry-free with the Motability TalkScheme.tous about your everyday freedom W Brindley Garages Ltd is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and is registered with the FCA as a credit broker of Motability Operations Limited, who is the lender in relation to the Motability Contract Hire Scheme. The Motability Contract Hire Scheme is administered by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company No. 1373876). To qualify you must be in receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independent Payment, the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or the Armed Forces Independence Payment, which will be taken in lieu of the four weekly rental. Prices vary depending on vehicle selected. Terms and conditions apply. brindley.co.uk/motability Representing world-class brands including Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, MG and more. 01902 310 666 We’ve got dedicated parking you can reserve for your visit. Just let us know and we’ll save you a space right outside.

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