Codsall and Bilbrook Pages October 2016 by Kay Garrison

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Useful Numbers

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

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PGA Golf Tips from Jeremy Nicholls at South Staffs Golf Club Academy..... Pre shot Routine A key point to letting your swing flow is to release the tension when addressing the golf ball. Always trying to feel when your over the ball that you stay loose and have as little tension in your forearms and hands. To alleviate this try to waggle the club head and this will hopefully create a smooth start to your backswing. A pre shot routine that might help will be to waggle the club and stare at your intended target then glance at the ball before starting your backswing. Golfers who tend to struggle with tension over the ball tend to do the opposite they will stare at the ball, and pay little attention to their target becoming increasingly tense through the hands and arms which will lead to not committing to your shot.

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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The SME (Small to Medium size Enterprise) business sector is often seen as the nursery for the larger businesses of tomorrow. There’s no doubt that the people who take on the challenge of running their own businesses are brave, they must believe in themselves, they must have a solid business plan and a method to make the plan work. As a Financial Wealth Expert for over 35 years I have experienced seeing some clients make absolute fortunes from their little acorn becoming a mighty oak. When they do our services can help them to reduce the tax liabilities that undoubtedly become associated with running a successful and profitable business. What I’ve also come to learn is that companies and their chief executives and key personnel are often so busy becoming successful that they fail to look at the basic needs of themselves and more importantly their families. It is hard to argue against the fact that a managing director if pressed to replace themselves in their own company would struggle to find a single person who would work the hours they do, accept the remuneration that they do, have the depth of knowledge about the business that they do, have the understanding relationship with their Bank and Creditors that they do. In fact they would probably have to employ two or three people to cover all the things that they take for granted is part of their workload. The other aspect of this is that behind most business entrepreneurs there’s a partner at home sometimes with children and a mortgage that needs paying every month, school costs, food and all the other normal costs of living. In the unfortunate position of this entrepreneur loosing their life either due to accidents, terminal illnesses or indeed if they are prevented from working due to disability or long term illness, the business undoubtedly will suffer, but could it not also be argued that the partner and children and family of the entrepreneur will suffer a fate much worse. It’s sad but true in many cases the simple act of placing some life insurance cover or some other critical or terminal illness, income replacement insurance or indeed a cocktail of all of these, is the last thing on the mind of the entrepreneurial business owner, after all were all invincible aren’t we??? If it were to be pointed out that a large number of you currently reading this article would be putting yourself, your partner or your family into a worse financial position than a Local Public Transport bus driver would that shock you?? The reason I point this out is that Bus drivers (in the majority of cases) get 3 times their salary death in service life insurance, they get paid leave if their ill, they get a pension scheme and they can also select to have private medical insurance added to their package of employee benefits. So if you’re serious about your business, if you love your partner and your family don’t you think they at least deserve the security and peace of mind that is afforded to the families of a bus driver? Call: 01902 422333 or Email: info@fscinvestments.co.uk We will always try to place your money in the most suitable place, at different times to suit your personal requirements.

Frank S Cochran DipFA, MIFS – Managing Director , 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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A Word From Gavin Williamson............... One task I always look forward to undertaking each autumn is the measuring of the tallest sunflower at Watery Lane Allotments as part of their annual produce competition. Measuring them is no easy task - many of them soar to over twice my height - with our infamous British weather seeming to help them to grow even taller every year. The allotments seem to get more and more impressive with each visit, with the quality of the fantastic produce grown. It was so interesting to learn more about what the allotments are doing with bat boxes and bug hotels and I was especially delighted to hear that crayfish have returned to the Moat Brook, which can only be further proof of our thriving environment here in South Staffordshire. This summer I was especially impressed at the activities for residents of all ages to get involved helping out in the community. I visited a group of NCS volunteers as they hosted a coffee morning in St Nicholasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church as part of the fundraising section of their scheme. I was really impressed when I met all these wonderful young people who have given their time to be part of the NCS. It was very clear from speaking to them that they have had a brilliant experience and it was great to see so many taking part in this exciting and inspiring programme. Following my visit to the NCS, I dropped in to the CASS Living Well With Dementia Group, which takes place at Codsall Village Hall. CASS is such a vital, fantastic support group that provides such an essential service to carers in our local area. It was inspiring to meet carers from South Staffordshire and hear about their experiences. The sessions are a brilliant way for carers across our local area to connect with each other and wonderful professionals who can offer advice to those who need it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank the brilliant members of staff for all the work that they do to support those who make such an invaluable contribution to our society. One of the most pleasurable aspects of living in a village, is the large number of social events such as the NCS and CASS that take place throughout the year. They play an extremely important role in keeping alive the community spirit that is sadly lacking, these days, in so many other parts of the country, but certainly not here in Codsall.

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

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