Codsall & Bilbrook Pages April 2016 by Kay Garrison

APRIL 2016

Codsall & Bilbrook Pages

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Codsall & Bilbrook Business Index Home & Garden Ala rms /CCTV/Home Security Ba throoms Ca rpentry Clea ning Services Decking & Fencing Domes tic Applia nces & Repa ir Electricia ns Externa l Clea ning Flooring Ga rden Centre Ga rdening & La ndsca ping Gutter Clea ning Kitchens Lighting Locksmith Oven Clea ning Pa inte r & Decora tor Pla s terer Plumbing & Hea ting Property Ma intena nce Roofing Tree Surgery

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IT, Finance & Property Computers & Repa ir Employment Opportunity Fina nce Property Sa les & Letting

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Eating & Drinking Pubs & Ca fe Res ta ura nts Classes, Groups & Events Da nce & Music Cla s ses Events Exercis e & Sport Cla s s Slimming Thea tre & Performing Arts Tuition Motoring & Transport Bodywork Ma intena nce Ta xi Service Lifestyle, Leisure & Retail Antiques Childca re Community Ca re Driving School Food & Drink Footca re Funera l Director Golf Club Ha ir, Hea lth & Be a uty Venue Hire Animals & Pets Dog Wa lking Pet Grooming Pet Sitting

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PGA Golf Tips from Jeremy Nicholls at South Staffs Golf Club Academy..... This month we will look at using the correct grip on your golf club. Many beginners have a tendency to grip the club to high up in the palm of the left hand and this will result in poor hinging of the club in the backswing, and in the down swing will slow the club head down leading to a poor release of the club. This will lead to a lack of power and distance in your shots. • Place the club across the fingers so that it rests on the base of the little finger along to the first joint of the index finger. • When placed across the base of the fingers on the left hand, the thumb should rest on the grip and be positioned just slightly down the right, as you look down you should see a “V” shape created between the thumb and forefinger. • Now bring your right hand to the club with your palm facing the target, you should gently close the fingers around the grip with the forefinger cocked slightly to form a trigger, with the little finger on the right hand resting between the index finger and middle finger of the left hand. The “V” formed by the thumb and forefinger should point somewhere between chin and right shoulder. • Remembering now the two hands on the grip should work as one unit on the club. The club should feel it is running through the base of the fingers on both hands. Hopefully by achieving the correct grip this will help you to deliver the club face into the ball at the correct angle and will lead to you hitting straighter and more powerful shots.

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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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

Call 01902 687814 for appointments

Brian Breakwell Painter & Decorator Semi-Retired with over 40 Years Experience Cheap Rates All Work Guaranteed

Tel: 07490 496006 or 01902 753364 Email: sarah-2503@hotmail.co.uk

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PVC-U fascia and soffits, bargeboards & cladding Eaves Protection System supply & fit Verandas, Porches, Tiled Canopies Guttering/Dry verges General roof repairs and tiles replaced

07504 472459 or 01902 753482 Tyninghame Ave, Tettenhall

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The Banks and Building Societies have traditionally looked after us and our investments but many customers have lost faith and trust in them in recent years. The alternative is to seek out a Financial Adviser, which for may will be a scary prospect. All Financial Advisers are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are charged with providing you as the client suitable Financial Advice. Financial Advisers don’t gamble with your money or guess what the markets are going to do, they use their knowledge, experience and skills to research the market and recommend the most suitable areas for investment that they can. Over the next few months we have Local Elections, Police Crime Commissioner Elections and of course the IN / OUT European Referendum. Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton may be the next American President and the Oil price may rise to $50 per barrel or more. Boris Johnson or Jeremy Corbyn may even be the next Prime Minister, who knows ! We can’t predict the future but there is likely to be some market uncertainty, whatever happens both here in the UK and in the wider world. Uncertainty may affect the markets in the short term and potentially in the longer term. The question then follows ‘ what should I do with my savings and investments? ‘ You could put your money in the Bank or Building Society, seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser or put it in a suitcase under the bed. Whatever you choose there are risks involved and advantages and disadvantages. We would never advocate putting your money in a suitcase under the bed as inflation, theft or fire could seriously reduce your wealth. If you are going to invest in these uncertain times it is important to choose wisely and make informed decisions about your investments and your future. A Financial Adviser will complete a full factfind, assess your attitude to risk and choose the most suitable investment products and funds for you given all of your circumstances. There are investment products with a variety of different levels of risk, from low, low to medium, medium, medium to high and high risk. The returns on each will differ and your Financial Adviser can advise you on what’s best for you, your family and your future. If you would like an initial free, no nonsense, no obligation appointment with myself, Frank Cochran, Derek Baillie or Mark Mitchell then please give us a call or drop us an email. We will always try to place your money in the most suitable place, at different times to suit your personal requirements. Call: 01902 422333 Email: info@fscinvestments.co.uk Robin Place DipFA - Independent Financial Adviser, FSC Investment Services Ltd. 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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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 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 20

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A Word From Gavin Williamson............... You often come across many spikey creatures in politics but none so much as the hedgehog.

Hedgehogs used to be a common sight in our gardens in Codsall but a glimpse of one is very rare. There is no definitive cause for the hedgehog’s decline, making it difficult for conservationists to curb the falling hedgehog population. I have recently supported Staffordshire Wildlife’s ‘Last hedgehog in Staffordshire’ campaign by building a hedgehog house in my garden at home. I have also recently called on Ministers to give hedgehogs the same protection as red squirrels. In doing this, developers will have to consider hedgehogs when they build and making the killing or injuring of the animal illegal. In addition to fighting on behalf of hedgehogs, I’ve recently taken the barn owl under my wing and become a ‘Species Champion’ as part of a campaign by the RSPB to protect certain species who face significant threats. The Barn Owl is such a beautiful bird which has been spotted in the wild in South Staffordshire close to Himley Park, Shoal Hill Common and on Baggeridge Country Park. After championing the barn owl I was delighted to hear about several projects that we already have to help the bird. In Bilbrook there is an Owl box in Jubilee Wood with another going up very soon under the guidance of a barn owl expert from Staffs Wildlife Trust. The World Owl Trust will soon be opening their centre in Himley which holds some of the finest and most diverse collection of breeding birds in the UK consisting of about 190 birds of 52 species and I am so looking forward to visiting some of our finest feathered friends. Protecting our environment is as important as protecting the wildlife that inhabit there. Unfortunately South Staffordshire has a continuing problem with fly-tippers. These environmental vandals dump household waste on our countryside causing our green spaces to become an eyesore and damaging the habitats of wildlife that live there. I was particularly concerned recently to hear about the fact that as a result of changes to the Law it is not possible to position cameras in order to crack down on fly-tippers. Incidents such as this are not only visually abhorrent, but can also be extremely damaging to our environment. I have urged Ministers to review these measures so that these acts of vandalism can be stopped and prevent our picturesque countryside becoming damaged beyond repair. We can do so much to prevent this damage having a lasting impact and help animals such as the hedgehog to survive by doing the simplest things like making holes in our fences for them to travel at night and putting boxes in trees so owls and other birds have a safe place to nest. South Staffordshire is a beautiful part of the country and the green spaces of Codsall are home to a variety of fantastic wildlife, but many of our most iconic species are in decline, which is why we must do everything we can to protect and preserve it and their habitats for generations to come.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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PERTON CARNIVAL 2016 MONDAY 2ND MAY Arrangements are well underway for Perton Carnival 2016, which will take place again the centre of Perton, by kind permission of Sainsbury’s. Stalls run by local voluntary groups and local businesses will be in the central pedestrian area and The Church At Perton. Fairground amusements will be in the green area next to the Library and Classic Cars on the car park of the Wrottesley Arms. The Civic Centre will again host the refreshments, provided by Banks’ Bistro, and on the stage will be Georgie Keyes’ dancers and other groups. Picklelily Circus will be holding magic shows in the Terry Harding room. The parade will again start from the Pavilion car park, Gainsborough Drive and we look forward to welcoming the St Gregory’s Church Band from Wednesfield to lead. The Carnival Princess and Prince will be from Perton First School. Floats are welcome from groups, local businesses and individuals. The route will again be along the Parkway, turning right into Severn Drive and finishing at the Wrottesley Arms. Details will be in the programmes distributed to all pupils in school in the village. For the first time this year we have pony rides in the park. A family day of fun for all ages! Come and support our local voluntary organisations who receive the profits from the Carnival. For further information or a stall booking form telephone

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