Codsall & Bilbrook Pages December 2015 by Kay Garrison

DECEMBER 2015

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A Word From Gavin Williamson...............

Westminster seems to get lit up with Christmas lights earlier and earlier each year, which can only mean one thing, the countdown towards the festive season has already begun. Our thoughts will have already turned to our Christmas celebrations and the time we spend with our family, friends and neighbours during this special time of year. I am already looking forward to attending the wide array of festive celebrations that we have here in Codsall. There is something about Christmas that here in South Staffordshire that makes even the most Scrooge-like person done a Santa Hat and join in with the countless Christmas activities we have planned every year. Although Christmas is a time of reflection, it is also my busiest time of year attending Christmas light ceremonies and Christmas tree judging competitions to Christmas carol services, Christmas carol singing, Christmas dinners, Christmas drinks and the signing of 600 Christmas cards, the life of an MP is never still at this time of year. 2015 has been one of the busiest years since being elected as your Member of Parliament, with the election in May and the many local campaigns I have taken up on behalf of residents. It has been one of many challenges, but also many highlights, such as the victory in our campaign to save three fire stations across the constituency, including the station located in Codsall and Bilbrook and also meeting the Queen for the second time when I was made a Privy Counsellor back in May. This year I have also had the privilege to visit so many organisations that take care of those who need that little bit of extra support, especially during these winter months and I am so thankful for the invaluable work that they do. I would urge everyone in South Staffordshire to take some time to do the same. Every Christmas it is wonderful to so many Codsall residents come together in celebration of the festive season and I hope that you all have the most wonderful Christmas and wish you all the best for 2016.

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LOCAL CLASSES & GROUPS: CODSALL & BILBROOK SLIMMING:Slimming World Classes held at Trinity Methdist Church on Histons Hill at 5pm and 7pm. Call Tessa on 07738388868 SLIMMING: Slimming World Classes held at Codsall Forget Me Not Club at 5pm and 7pm. Call Tessa on 07738388868 MINDFULNESS HEALTH & HAPPINESS: Every Thursday at Holy Cross Church Hall Bilbrook 7.30pm to 8.30pm WV8 1EU& Every Friday at Codsall Library 3-4pm. Feel more, relaxed, in control, free of anxiety. Feel confident & beat depression permanently. Enjoy pain relief, improved sleep & appetite. Enjoy socialising more fully & have more fun. Individual & Corporate sessions available. Call Nick on 01902 842716 naw2009@live.co.uk MOO MUSIC: Interactive Music & Movement classes for 0-5 year olds. Contact Jules on 07701 323348 or email jules@moomusic.co.uk DANCING: Classes for all ages in Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Disco and Musical Comedy held at Holy Cross Church Hall, Bilbrook. Annual Shows at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton and exams with MASD. Contact Carol on 01902 398710 or email carol@suttieschoolofdance.co.uk. WOLVERHAMPTON FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB: Now at Codsall Village Hall on the 2 nd Tuesday in the month from January 2016. Demonstrations begin at 2.30pm.

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PGA Golf Tips from Jeremy Nicholls at South Staffs Golf Club Academy..... Christmas Gift Guide For Golfers: As Christmas approaches, here are some gift ideas to help you find the correct gift for the golfing family and friends on your Christmas list. GOLF ACCESSORIES/ ATTIRE– The list can be endless here but good quality golf balls eg Srixon /Titleist are both popular brands, golfing jumpers and tee shirts, as well as a good quality waterproofs for those golfers who like to carry on playing through the winter. GOLF CLUBS-When buying a golf club nowadays a lot of clubs are tailor made to suit the individual golfer (custom fitted). Whether its a driver, set of irons or a putter make sure relevant information about the individual you are buying for is given eg height, handicap and age of the golfer. GOLF LESSONS – whether you’re a total beginner or an established golfer. A golf lesson can prove to be invaluable. A beginner learns the basic fundamentals of a correct golf swing which sets you on the right path to learning to play golf, or as an established player you can tweak your golf swing or work on other areas of your game that you wish to improve upon GOLF RANGE FINDER-for the more serious golfer are now proving very popular, as they give you the exact yardage from the tee or where your ball is lying on the fairway. This enables you to choose the correct club for the yardage given. I personally use the Bushnell range finder but the Garmin GPS wristwatch is also another suitable alternative. I hope the above gives you some help in choosing a gift suitable to your budget for the golfer in your family. I would finally like to wish you all “ A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” from everyone at South Staffs Golf Club Academy and I look forward to seeing many of you practicing and playing golf at South Staffs Golf Club Academy over the Christmas holidays.

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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 18

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LOCAL EVENTS: CODSALL & BILBROOK Tuesday 8th December 2015 – Wolverhampton Flower Arranging Club is moving to Codsall Village Hall. An Introduction to the hall and the club will take place at 2.30pm with sales tables to browse and Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies Sunday 13th December 2015 – Christingle Service at St Nicholas Church Codsall. Service starts at 5pm. Tuesday 15th December 2015 - Short AGM / Christmas Past & Present: Patricia Boyd. Pat is well known for her research on some of our local historic houses. In this light hearted talk she looks at the history of Christmas customs, how we celebrate them and why. Mulled wine will be served in the interval. Codsall Village Hall 7.45pm. Visitors are welcome, admission £2 on the night. Sunday 20th December – Carol Service at St Nicholas Church Codsall. Service starts at 6.30pm Sunday 20th December – Carol around the Crib at St Peters Church Codsall Wood. Service starts at 6.00pm Thursday 24th December – Crib Service with DIY Nativity at St Nicholas Church Codsall. Service starts at 4pm & 6pm Friday 25th December – Holy Communion Service at St Nicholas Church Codsall. Service starts at 8.00am Friday 25th December – Christmas Day Service for all ages at St Nicholas Church Codsall. Service starts at 10.30am Friday 25th December – Christmas Communion for all ages at St Peters Church Codsall Wood. Service starts at 9.00am Thursday 19th January 2016 – Vulcan Temple. The story of the Soho Foundry: Andrew Lound. We always look forward to Andrew's dramatised talks. As curator of the Avery Historical Museum located at the famous Soho Foundry in Smethwick he is an expert on this important place. Codsall Village Hall 7.45pm. Visitors are welcome, admission £2 on the night.

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