Codsall Pages

April 2013

Codsall Pages

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE - BUSINESSES, OFFERS, INFO & NEWS DIRECTORY LISTING OF LOCAL & CODSALL BASED BUSINESSES INSIDE APRIL 13 EDITION Accountant Cafe,Pubs,Restaurant, Takeaway Car Body Work Care at Home Cheerleaders Childcare Children's Clothes Clinic for Balance and Dizziness Computers and Repair Dance Classes Domestic Appliances and Repair Electrician First Aid

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Footcare Funeral Director Gardener Graphic Designer Hairdresser Holiday Accommodation Inflatables Ironing Legal Lighting Locksmiths Painter and Decorator

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Pet Grooming Pilates Classes Plasterer Plumbing and Heating Roofing Tanning Theatre Arts School Toyshop Tree Surgeons Virtual PA Windows Window Cleaner

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR BUSINESS PLEASE CONTACT US ON codsallpages@gmail.com or 07734 461934 TOP TEN TIPS FROM LOCAL PGA GOLF PRO - P4 WHAT'S ON? DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - P8 ALL ABOUT PERTON CARNIVAL - P9 MONTHLY COLUMN FROM YOUR LOCAL MP - P11 USEFUL NUMBERS - P12

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

Tel: 07976 152817 or 01902 753364 Email: sarah-2503@hotmail.co.uk

SUDOKU – JUST FOR FUN

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Tips from Your Local PGA Pro at Ledene Golf Centre For this months article we are going to look at pitching.

The action to pitching a ball is really only a shorter version to your normal golf swing, the only difference being in the address position, where you will be setting up to the ball slightly differently as opposed to your iron shots.

Remember the pitch shot is concentrated more on the accuracy and the distance control of the shot as opposed to trying to create power.

1. At the address position make sure the weight of your body is favouring the left side (leaning towards your target) to a ratio of 60/40, which will enable you to create with the club a descending strike into the back of the ball. Your club face should be square to your target.

Then position the ball in the middle of your feet. Your body alignment (shoulders, hips and feet) should be positioned slightly left of your intended target,with your knees slightly flexed.

2. Looking down the hands should be positioned ahead of the ball, the top of the grip is opposite the inside of your left thigh and the shaft of the club leaning slightly left towards the target. Its important to maintain this angle both in the backswing and particularly in the downswing as your hands lead the club back down to the ball, trusting the loft of your club to get the ball airborne, Don’t fall into the trap of one of the most common faults of trying to scoop the ball into the air with your wrists.

3. Finally a thought about the pace of your swing when playing this shot. Try to keep the pace in the downswing the same as it was in the backswing. Do not decelerate at impact as this can lead to all types of poor shots, including catching the turf before the ball or thinning the ball along the ground, try to make sure you make a smooth acceleration through the ball.

4. Finally after you have practiced and improved your technique, start to learn about your different wedges from your pitching wedge to your lob wedge, which will all travel with different ball flights and distances depending on the loft of the club

Jeremy Nicholls, Ledene Golf Centre, Wood Road 01902 847123 or 07711902149 play@ledenegolf.co.uk

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Green Oaks Gardening & Maintenance Contact Richard Hammonds No job too small!

Mobile: 07730 260358 Home: 01902 840674 richie.hammonds@hotmail.co.uk

Central Electrical Contracts Ltd 01902 744100 www.lightingrus.co.uk sales@centralelectricalcontracts.co.uk Green Lane, Claregate, Wolverhampton, WV6 9HJ

Check out our New Website at www.lightingrus.co.uk or visit our Lighting Showroom An extensive range of lighting offered from the showroom:  wall  standard  outdoor  flush  ceiling  chandeliers  vintage  traditional  contemporary Whether adding a touch of glamour or mood-lighting to your home, brightening up your workplace or adding exterior lighting for security or al fresco dining, we're sure you'll find what you're looking for!

Central Electrical Contracts Ltd 10% off all non-sale stock in our Green Lane showroom Bring this voucher to make your saving 6

A & J Owen Window Cleaning & Garden Services Husband and wife team Tel 07768 224795 (Jenny) 07768 311378 (Alan) Also offering gutter cleans, conservatory roof cleans and jet washing Please see our website for details of our garden services www.wegarden4u.co.uk

LASTING POWERS of ATTORNEY In the comfort of your home call KEVIN HALL (FILEx Commissioner for Oaths)

Tel: 07957 177173

for a free quote and advice

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Well Done to the staff at

They helped to collect a large amount of Easter gifts which were then donated to local children's homes

P.H.Services

Domestic Appliance Repair, Sales & Services inc washing machine, microwave, tumble dryers, electric cookers and more parts at competitive rates tel: 01902 421976 philip.harvey@phserviceswolverhampton.co.uk

Dates for the Diary Do you or a Loved One Need Care At Home?

Our Services Include:Personal Care, medication assistance, meal preparation, sits, shopping, housework, companionship Care visits from 30 minutes up to 24 hour live in care We are registered with the Care Quality Commission We employ dedicated, reliable staff who are all trained and CRB checked.

Contact us for a full brochure or no obligation assessment of your needs

Every Monday – Baby Bounce & Rhyme – 10-10.30am @ Codsall Library - 01902 842764 Every Friday – Pre School Storytime – 10.30-11am @ Codsall Library - 01902 842764 Saturday 13th April – Wolves v Huddersfield – 3pm Tuesday 16th April – Evening Reading Club - 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Read and talk about books – Codsall Library – 01902 842764 Tuesday 16th April – Wolves v Hull – 19.45 Saturday 20th April – Charlton v Wolves - 3pm Tuesday 23rd and 30th April – Computers for the terrified – 10am – 12am Codsall Library – 01902 842764 Saturday 27th April – Wolves v Burnley - 3pm Saturday 4th May – Brighton v Wolves – 3pm Monday 6th May – Perton Carnival – see advert on p9

Career opportunities also available

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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

PERTON CARNIVAL sandown first school , sandown drive, perton

MONDAY 6TH MAY This year’s Perton Carnival will be taking place at Sandown First School on Monday May 6 th from 12.30pm till 4.00pm Admission is 50p for adults and children under 5 free.

As well as the usual attractions of Giant Bouncy Castle Funfair and sideshows there are some new attractions, there will be a Skittle Alley, Bungee run, Gladiators challenge and Assault course as well as the old favorites the Bucking Bronco and Laser Quest and of course Punch And Judy.

Another first for this year will be a chance for local Children to take part in traditional games on the field, whilst the older ones will be able to see the Army Cadet display.

Providing entertainment will be Jack Berry D.J. and Punch and Judy but the biggest attraction will be Harlequin Theatre Company who will be performing a Song and Dance Show this is the company who performs the annual Perton Pantomime.

As usual the day begins at 12 Noon with the Parade from the Library starting at 12 Noon this will be led by The Walsall Coronets Marching Band and the Carnival Prince and Princess and attendant, At the School as well as the main attractions there will be the usual mix of Craft and Charity stalls as well as catering both outside and in the School. Instead of the usual raffle this year there will be a giant Bottle Tombola. www.codsallpages.co.uk ♦ codsallpages@gmail.com ♦ 07734 461934

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Care at Home High Quality Personalised Service to meet your needs All our friendly care team are fully trained & police checked Visits from 30 minutes to as long as you require Personal care, domestic, shopping, help with medication, preparing meals and much more Live in care also available Community Care Workers Required Excellent Pay & Fuel Allowance Full Training Given

Bluebird Care (Codsall) Jubilee House, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall Tel: 01902 844420 Offices in Cannock, Stafford & Codsall Email: midstaffs@bluebirdcare.co.uk

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A Word From Your MP

Based at Gardenlands Garden Centre

I was extremely excited to hear, last month, about how Jaguar Land Rover is set to invest a further £150 million in its new Engine Manufacturing Centre, in the i54 Business Park, near Bilbrook. This project is particularly close to my heart, as I worked hard to ensure the success of the original bid and helped secure around £10 million worth of support for the JLR centre. This money comes on top of the existing £355 million that the company is already putting into the plant. The extra funding will create an extra 700 skilled jobs for people in the local area, bringing the total number of jobs to be supplied by the facility up to around 1400. The long lasting impact that such investment can have on an area cannot be overstated and I am delighted that it will be the people of South Staffordshire who will be benefitting from this decision.

During the recent Business Questions in Parliament, I asked whether it would be possible to have a debate about building on the success of the automotive industry, which has contributed so much to the economy of both the West Midlands and the UK as a whole. In his response, the Leader of the House of Commons, Andrew Lansley, touched on the 10 percent increase in new car sales over the course of the earliest part of this year (in comparison with the previous year). He also praised Jaguar Land Rover’s huge success in international markets and exports, saying that the fact that this has been reflected through investment in a new engine plant is something that is greatly supported right across the House.

Not only does this this announcement highlight the strong commitment that Jaguar Land Rover is making towards manufacturing in South Staffordshire but, as importantly, it helps place a spotlight on what the area has to offer business as a whole.

This is something that will be further emphasised at the South Staffordshire District’s first major job fayre on April 26 th in Perton. The fayre is being organised in partnership with local job centre plus offices, South Staffs Work Clubs and other work club networks in the West Midlands. It will be a wonderful opportunity for Codsall residents to meet with a series of local businesses and discover the many employment opportunities available to them in South Staffordshire. I would encourage everyone to pop by and very much look forward to meeting some of you at the event. To contact me call 01902 701479 or 0207 219 7150

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Central Heating and Plumbing Engineer Boiler Replacement, Full Central Heating Systems, Burst pipes, Taps & Washers, Showers, Cisterns & Toilets, Bathroom Refurbishments, Sinks, Lead Flashing Repair & Replacement

Contact Sam Plumbing & Heating on Tel: 01902 441103 or 07974 128940 Email: 44sam@blueyonder.co.uk

Useful Numbers Russell House Surgery: 01902 842488 Codsall Library: 01902 842764 Codsall Village Hall: 01902 843412 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 701479 Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000 Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121 Parish Council: 01902 842426 If there are any other telephone numbers you think would be useful to the people of Codsall then please contact us 12