Codsall Pages March 2015

MARCH 2015

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Church at Easter.....

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We partner with a range of great local businesses. Our Find out what your local MP. Gavin Williamson has to directory will help you find what you need, when you say this month about current affairs and life in need it.......... p2 Parliament.......... p13

We have 2 tickets up for grabs for the opening night of St Nicholas Church, Codsall has given us details of Codsall Dramatic Society's new production of what is happening there this Easter – Check out the 'Alice'........ p7 services and activities .......... p19

Looking for something to do in the Easter Holidays This local family run estate agency are here to help with the children? How about trying the activities at whether you are looking to buy, sell, let or rent – pop Wildside Activity Centre....... p10 in and see if they can help today........ p20

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Home& Garden Ala rms /CCTV/Home Se curity Ba throoms Blinds Builde rs Ca rpentry Ca rpet & Interiors Clea ning Services Domes tic Applia nces & Repa ir Electricia ns Flooring Ga rden Centre Ga rdening & La nds ca ping Gutte r Cle a ning Kitche ns Lighting Locks mith Oven Clea ning Pa inte r & De cora tor Pla s te rer Plumbing & Hea ting Property Ma intena nce Roofing Tree Surgery Windows, Doors & Conservatories

Eating & Drinking Pubs & Ca fe Res ta ura nts M otoring & Transport Bodywork Driving Les s ons Ma intena nce Minibus Hire Ta xi Service Classes, Groups & Events Da nce Cla s s es Events Guita r Les s ons Slimming Thea tre & Performing Arts IT, Finance & Property Computers & Re pa ir Office Letting Property Sa les & Le tting Wills & Es ta te Pla nning Lifestyle, Le isure & Retail Community Ca re Footca re Fune ra l Director Golf Club Ha ir, Hea lth & Be a uty Home & Building Suppplie s Interior Des ign Ironing & Altera tions Toy Shop Animals & Pets Dog Wa lking

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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

SUDOKU – JUST FOR FUN

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WIN 2 Tickets to the Opening Night of Alice performed by Codsall Dramatic Society Wednesday 22nd April @ 7.30pm Just answer the following question and send your answer together with your name and contact number to codsallpages@gmail.com How long ago was Alice in Wonderland first published? a) 50 years b) 100 years c) 150 years

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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

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A Word From Your MP.........

I have written before on the topic of English votes for English laws,

shortly after the referendum of last September. It is a topic that I feel passionately about as a unionist and I firmly believe in keeping the UK together. If this is to happen, we have to find an answer to the so-called West Lothian question, a question which decides whether Scottish MPs should participate in matters relating to England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the UK Parliament after devolution.

After the victory of the ‘No Campaign’ in the Scottish Referendum last September the Prime Minister announced that he had appointed William Hague to draw up proposals to find an answer to this, giving all countries in the Union the opportunity for fairer governance.

Following the referendum, it is absolutely right that Scotland is getting new powers. Hand in hand with that though is a need to be fair to the people of England. It would not be right to have Scottish MPs sitting at Westminster voting on budgets and laws that only apply to English voters without the consent of English Mps. There is no sense in an MP in Scotland deciding on tax rates for Codsall residents.

Last month the government announced their plans on English votes for English laws. In effect they are proposing that English MPs have a veto over legislation – including income tax – that only affects England. This is a fundamental issue of fairness and would properly balance the rights of all voters across the United Kingdom.

It is fundamental that we change the system, allowing only English votes for English laws. Scotland have had the chance to have their say and now it’s time for ours. It is crucial that MPs of English constituencies have control over tax, welfare and spending. Seeking greater control for England isn’t a crime. Scotland have had their voice in their own decisions and it’s time English MPs had theirs.

In other news, some of you will have seen Michael Cockerell’s documentary Inside the Commons that has been on BBC2 over the past month. It was a fascinating watch, allowing viewers to see behind the scenes of Parliament, getting a bit of a flavour of how politics works. After my wife saw me in episode one she told me off for being too loud and shouting too much in the Chamber. You do find yourself getting carried away, supporting your colleagues and the Prime Minister, and I shall do my best to try shout less in the future.

To contact me call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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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

PGA Golf Tips from Jeremy Nicholls at Ledene Golf Centre.....

Joint Venture – Ledene GC/South Staffs GC (Getting into Golf) This month we have an exciting announcement to make regarding the future of Ledene Golf Centre. Entering into a joint venture with the prestigious South Staffordshire Golf Club at Tettenhall.

As of April 1st the Ledene will change to the South Staffordshire Golf Club Academy.

Our aim is to encourage people to get into golf, whether you are a junior, total beginner, or an established golfer looking to become a member of a golf club.

With the advantage of the academy course being an ideal place to learn as a total beginner or if you are an established player looking to sharpen your short game up, with the added bonus of time wise being able to play the course in under 2 hours.

Everything will remain the same at Ledene except the name. We are very much still a pay and play golf course, with no membership required.

Our popular Junior Academy on a Saturday morning will still take place at the usual 10.00am, followed by a Junior Get into Golf Session at 11.00am.

Seniors days on a Tuesday and Thursday and our ladies days on Fridays will continue in the same format with “everybody welcome” From myself, the staff and the Café we very much look forward to seeing you in the near future on the driving range or the academy course or if you are just popping in for a coffee and sandwich at the Café.

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Wolverhampton and Halesowen Audi Summer Ball - Celebrating 25 years of Whizz Kidz!

Following the success of last year’s Black Tie Evening in aid of Whizz Kidz, Wolverhampton Audi and Halesowen Audi are pleased to announce that they will be organising a Summer Ball to celebrate Whizz Kidz 25th Anniversary This year’s event is being sponsored by Individual Specialist Cars – The Approved Accident Repair Centre for Jardine Audi.

The Black Tie evening last year raised a phenomenal £7,077.64 for the children of Whizz Kidz.

The evening will of course be packed with great entertainment. For the second year running BBC Radio presenter Perry Spiller will compare your evening and host the exciting raffle and auction with some incredible prizes including the use of an Audi R8 for the weekend.

Britain’s Got Talent Finalist - Comedian Jon Clegg will tickle your funny bone - Jon made a huge impression on Britain’s Got Talent 2014 reaching the semi-finals and setting the live and viewing audience alight with his hilarious impressions including Simon Cowell and Ant and Dec AND Fresh from his War of The Worlds Arena Tour, Wolverhampton’s X Factor Finalist - Joseph Whelan and his band will be the evening entertainment, filling the dance floor with some fantastic tunes; don’t forget your dancing shoes!

The evening will consist of a three course meal, raffle, and an auction.

The Summer Ball will take place on Saturday 12th September 2015 Time: 8.00pm Venue: Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR Tickets are priced at £50.00 each and can be purchased individually or in tables of 12. If you require any further info please contact: Helen: 01902 872504 / helen.hammond@jardinemotors.co.uk or Louise 0121 504 0002 / louise.botwood@jardinemotors.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

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Useful Numbers Russell House Surgery: 01902 842488 Bilbrook Medical Centre: 01902 847313 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 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 20