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AUGUST 2016

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Summer cycle rides Especially for the summer South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme have introduced two new rides in the area. There are the family friendly off road rides in Wombourne. These are for people of all ages but particularly suitable for the younger riders as the route is fairly flat. These start at 2pm from the lower car park at the Railway Cafe on Bratch Lane and run every other Sunday afternoon from the 21st July. The route is along the railway line to the lovely Cupcake Lane Cafe so please bring some pennies for refreshments. Suitable for adults and children who are more confident on their bikes are the Tuesday night Fitness Rides in Penkridge. Starting at 6.30pm from the Haling Dene the ride goes through the village to Boscomoor Road and on to Otherton Lane. It is called a Fitness Ride because everyone gets to ride at a pace where they feel warm and slightly out of breath which children and adults alike seem to enjoy! Followed by a 10 minute cool down, the ride returns to the start at 7.30pm so it is also suitable for people who are very busy. Both rides are intended for people who are new to cycling or those who are returning from illness or injury and are free of charge thanks to funding from the South Staffordshire Strategic Partnership. For more information people check out the cycling pages on the Goodlife in South Staffordshire website, our Twitter feed or our Facebook page. Alternatively you can email the project managers April Lewis and Neil Postins; aprilsscs@gmail.com or neilsscs@gmail.com www.connectpages.co.uk â&#x2122;Ś connectpagesonline@gmail.com â&#x2122;Ś 07734 461934

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Codsall Dramatic Society Presents Ladies Down Under We last saw our four, funny, loveable fish-packing friends when they won half a million pounds at the Ascot races. Now we continue their story as the girls go on the holiday of a lifetime to Australia. In Ladies Down Under, Amanda Whittington takes us on a comic trip across the world to show us what the girls do next. As their hilarious, yet poignant, story unfolds our heroes are presented with new challenges and opportunities. Codsall Dramatic Society is proud to present Ladies Down Under at Codsall Village Hall from Wednesday 21st September to Friday 23rd September at 7.30pm and on Saturday 24th September at 2.30pm. Tickets are priced at ÂŁ7.50 Wednesday and Saturday and ÂŁ8 Thursday and Friday and will be available from Codsall Models and Crafts, The Square, Codsall and Ian Rigby Jewellers, Birches Bridge. They may also be reserved online via www.codsalldramaticsociety.co.uk or by phone on 01902 267322. Please see www.codsalldramaticsociety.co.uk or our Facebook and Twitter feeds for further information.

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A Word From Gavin Williamson............... On Thursday 23rd June, our country took the momentous decision to exit the European Union. The following day will always stay in my mind as being the most emotional day since being elected as a Member of Parliament. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to convince him to stay in his post, it was extremely sad to witness the Prime Minister make his decision to resign as leader of the country, having seen him work so hard to make the case for the country to remain inside the European Union. He has always held his belief that Britain was stronger, safer and better off inside the EU, but felt it was not right that, given the difference between his beliefs and that of the majority of the country, that he led the Brexit negotiations. I sat with him just before he telephoned Her Majesty the Queen to tell her of his decision and stayed with him and his wife Samantha just before his addressed the nation, in what must have been the most difficult speech of his political career. As his Parliamentary Private Secretary it has been an immense privilege to work alongside such a brilliant and intelligent man. He has been a fantastic Prime Minister and has seen this country through some extremely difficult decisions concerning military action in Iraq and Syria, the Referendum in Scotland and of course working so hard to turn around the economy when the country was in a financial mess in 2010. The British people sent a clear message as to what they want politicians to deliver in wake of the referendum. I am committed to ensuring that South Staffordshire and Great Britain get the best deal as we start the negotiations for our exit. We are a brilliant country with the capability of growing even greater still. Now we have a new Prime Minister and I truly believe that she will unite our country and successfully lead us into the negotiations to exit the European Union and create a bright future for Great Britain.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150 /September 16 15 CP/AUGUST

Give your child Creative Courage for Life with Stagecoach Performing Arts Parents looking for new ways to keep their children active, happy and engaged have found the solution in the form of performing arts classes at Stagecoach Performing Arts. Stagecoach Performing Arts in Wolverhampton offer classes in singing, dancing and acting at the Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AN and are offering a two week trial during the school autumn term for youngsters aged two to 18. Performance at Stagecoach is about more than simply learning how to sing, dance and act. Students develop the creative courage to unlock their potential, to stand up and be heard, to work well with other students and to embrace new ideas and possibilities. As they hone their new skills and work together to devise and rehearse performances, students become more self-assured, expressive, sociable and imaginative. All skills that will serve them well on the stage of life and help them to tackle new situations with resilience, creativity and courage. Eva Johnson, 12, and her brother Sam, 10, are now Stagecoach regulars after initially attending a two week trial a couple of years ago. Their mum, Katie Johnson, said: “My children absolutely loved it. They came home after the first day and were full of chatter about the friends they’d made and the fun they’d had.” She added: “They learn so much more than singing, dancing and drama. My son is naturally quite shy and I’ve seen his confidence levels soar, whereas my daughter is outgoing and has been able to channel her energy into performing.” Classes are small which means every child is given attention and allowed to realise their potential at their own pace. The teachers all have performing arts experience and are there to lead and support youngsters as they conquer fears and rise to new challenges. Classes run during school term time September 15th-December 3rd. To find out more about the two week trial please call Annmarie on 01782 660811 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/wolverhampton

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Visiting Foot Care Service NOW available in this area Nails Trimmed Corns Removed Painful Toenails Verruca Treatment Fungal Conditions Cracked Heels Hard Skin/Callus Reduction

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PGA Golf Tips from Jeremy Nicholls at South Staffs Golf Club Academy..... How to get the maximum distance out of your driver. •The correct tee height is vital to achieve consistency off the tee when you are using your driver. •With a driver you are looking to strike the ball on an upward swing, ( this is when the club reaches the bottom of the swing arc) •As well as teeing the ball up, ensure the ball is forward in your stance ( inside of left heel). •At impact the ball should make contact with the driver just slightly above the middle of the club face, this will reduce spin especially into a headwind and help the ball to launch onto its correct ball flight. •If the ball is placed on a tee too low it will cause you to create too much of a descending angle (steep) of attack into the ball. •Another important point is to make sure you achieve a good posture at the address position and maintain a smooth rhythm so your arms and club can work in sync with your body.

Café Ledene now open DAILY from 9:00am Monday – Saturday and from 10:00am Sunday ALL WELCOME - Golfers and non-Golfers Hot and Cold Food and Drinks served daily in beautiful picturesque setting

South Staffs Golf Club Academy, Wood Road, Tel: 01902 847123 or 07711902149 Email: play@ledenegolf.co.uk

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In a post Brexit world we need to be prepared to plan for our futures and above all lets be sensible, why panic there’s really no need!!! Despite all the negativity and may I say, appalling rhetoric being spouted by politicians who either were In or Out, the facts seemed to be buried for the sake of political point scoring and one-upmanship. So at the risk of being sensible lets look at some of the facts. For nearly 10 years the Bank of England Base rate has been at an all time low of 0.5% per annum. There’s no point in harping on about “oh I remember when I could get 6% per annum from my building society accounts- (that was a generation ago!!). We now live in 2016 and things are not the way they used to be. Unemployment is at the lowest its been for nearly 6 years, Inflation is at a very low point., mortgage interest payment rates are at all time lows. There is a reason for this, the economy of the UK specifically, and the rest of the World generally, is totally neutral and balanced and there is a high degree of economic stagnation going on. This decision by the UK to exit the European Economic Community has dropped an absolute bomb into the pond. Quite honestly its probably the catalyst that’s been needed to “get things going’. If we draw some historical facts out of the fire, then its worth mentioning that the reason for this flat lining of the economies was due to the complete miss management of the lending books of the American, British and certain European Banks, they were all greedy for market share, they wanted to play ‘I’ve got more customers than you have’, they lent money out for mortgages irresponsibly, they saw Bricks and Mortar as the only asset class that was worthy of lending money against. They under invested in businesses and entrepreneurs, where historically they made more money than they ever did from mortgages!! In 2012/13 the Banks pretty well realised they were incapable of running compliant and trustworthy Financial Services divisions and there was a near total capitulation of Bank Assurers. (thank god for that !!, leave it to the professional IFA’s thank you very much!!!). It is now the time to look at how you have structured your finances. Look outside of the Banks Cash ISA’s or Building Societies. I’d even go as far as to say National Savings and Income NS&I are not too clever an investment either. Professional Wealth Management via an Independent IFA is going to give you a proper appraisal of what is available to you, your IFA should monitor developments and position your money into the most appropriate places as and when the market conditions dictate they should. You get peace of mind; lower taxation and you should make more money. What have you got to lose???

Frank Cochran - Managing Director & Independent Financial Adviser FSC Investment Services Limited. The purpose of this article is to provide technical and generic guidance and should not be interpreted as a personal recommendation or advice. You are not certain to make money - you may suffer a loss. FSC Investment Services Limited is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Russell House Surgery: 01902 842488 Bilbrook Medical Centre: 01902 847313 Coven Dental Practice (Codsall): 01902 840722 Treetops Dental Surgery: 01902 842555 Codsall Library: 01902 842764 Codsall Village Hall: 01902 843412 Holy Cross Church Bilbrook: 01902 845222 St Nicholas Church: 01902 842168 St Christopher RC Church: 01902 842891 Trinity Methodist Church: 01902 847490 Neighbourhood Police: 0300 1234455 Staffordshire Police: 08453 303132 MP: Gavin Williamson: 01902 846616 Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000 Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121 Codsall Parish Council: 01902 842426 Bilbrook Parish Council & Village Hall: 01902 840007 If there are any other telephone numbers you think would be useful to the people of Codsall & Bilbrook then please contact us on codsallpages@gmail.com www.connectpages.co.uk â&#x2122;Ś connectpagesonline@gmail.com â&#x2122;Ś 07734 461934