Codsall and Bilbrook Pages May 2015

MAY 2015

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LIST YOUR BUSINESS, EVENT OR GROUP – CALL 07734 461934 NOW ››› Find a Business: Index ››› Relax! Meditation Classes

p2 ››› Gavin Williamson Update p2 12 ››› Family Run Estate Agency

››› Try Local Pop-up Restaurant p5 ››› Golf Tips “Posture”

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Home& Garden Ala rms/CCTV/Home Security 15 Bathrooms 2,3,14 Blinds 6 Builders 9,18 Carpentry 5 Carpet & Interiors 6 Cleaning Services 1,12 Domestic Appliances & Repa ir 9 Electricia ns 2,3,5,8,12,15,18 Flooring 13 Ga rden Centre 11 Ga rdening & Landsca ping 3,5,10,12 Gutter Clea ning 17 Kitchens 14 Lighting 15 Locksmith 3 Loft La dders 3 Oven Clea ning 17,20 Painter & Decorator 8,9,14,16,17,20 Pla sterer 1,9,16,19 Plumbing & Hea ting 3,4,8 Property Ma intena nce 5,13,17 Roofing 4,9,17 Tiling 7 Tree Surgery 5,10 Windows, Doors & Conservatories 10,11,13,16 Eating & Drinking Pubs & Ca fe 18 Resta ura nts 5,8 Motoring & Transport Bodywork 17 Ma intenance 5 Minibus Hire 7 Taxi Service 7 Classes, Groups & Events Da nce Cla sses 8,19 Music Tuition 3,4 Slimming 17,18 Thea tre & Performing Arts 10 Tuition 7 IT, Finance & Property Computers & Repa ir 12,18,19 Property Purcha ses 7 Property Sa les & Letting 7 Wills & Esta te Pla nning 4 Lifestyle, Leisure & Retail Community Care 4,13 Footca re 8 Funeral Director 11,19 Golf Club 16,20 Ha ir, Hea lth & Bea uty 1,2,9,18,20 Home & Building Suppplies 9 Interior Des ign 19 Ma sonry 20 Toy Shop 13 Animals & Pets Dog Wa lking 18 Pet Grooming 16 2

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

You would have to have been living under a rock to not notice that there is an election on 7 th May. As a party, we have been preparing for this election for years and the thought of polling day being weeks away is a little frightening.

Since the dissolution of Parliament I have spent every day campaigning in South Staffordshire. The activities for each day have been mapped out for months, making sure we cover every ward in the constituency. Each morning I meet with my campaign team and we discuss our priorities for the day. We usually begin leafleting an area of the constituency, distributing our literature and meeting constituents, answering any questions that they might have about the election.

Lunch time gives us the opportunity to regroup and rehydrate. I have said before that I tend to bring the rain wherever I go but I have been extremely surprised by the beautiful weather we have had so far. Instead of wringing out my clothes each evening, I have been tending to a rather painful sunburn. I must also admit that I have been ignoring Department of Health advice and have been enjoying a pork pie every day whilst meeting shoppers and local business owners in our village centres.

The afternoon is another round of leafleting, this time in a different area. One of my team told me that each day we walk the equivalent of a marathon, which makes me feel less guilty about all the pork pies. Early evening is spent canvassing different areas of the constituency, darting across the road to meet as many constituents as possible, encouraging them to go out and vote on polling day.

Each week I hold two ‘Meet Your Candidate’ events in the evening, located in different areas of the constituency to give those who I have not been able to reach during the day an opportunity to question me in front of a local audience. It has been fantastic to see so many new and familiar faces at these events with many important questions being raised on such a wide range of issues ranging from access to high speed broadband to the NHS. At the time of writing this we are right in the middle of our campaign. It is easy for people to become lost in the election, with every news bulletin headed by another political story or opinion poll, causing us to lose sight of what is really important. By the end of the election I will have covered the constituency several times. I have already met hundreds of constituents and listened to their individual issues and if I am lucky enough to be re-elected as your Member of Parliament on May 7th I will continue to ensure that I do everything I can to fight for solutions to the concerns of my constituents and remain the strong voice for South Staffordshire in Westminster.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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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

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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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Can I avoid getting dementia?

If you want certainty, at the present time, then the answer is no.

Dementia is regularly in the news, and new discoveries are made on a daily basis through the massive investment across the World in research.

Dementia Awareness Week is 17-23 May and it would be fantastic if a breakthrough could be announced. But at the time of writing, there is no certain way to prevent every type of dementia.

Age UK South Staffordshire has a whole range of services to support older people throughout their later life, all of which contribute towards helping people to stay in their own homes or making a difference to their quality of life.and general wellbeing.

Over the last decade Age UK South Staffordshire has developed day care services for older people who have dementia, a physical disability or other complex needs and we are investing in further development, we currently have centres at Penkridge, Cannock and Tamworth (with Penkridge benefitting from four separate rooms for different needs). For further information telephone 01785 788 481/2 We provide a free information and advice service to all older people and their carers, families and friends, available on 01785 788 499 (Opening hours – 10-2pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – outside these hours the National Helpline will pick up your call 0800 169 65 65.

To help raise awareness of the advice and information about concerns and managing dementia during Dementia Awareness Week and beyond Age UK South Staffordshire have a limited numbers of free dementia information packs available please telephone 01785 788 496.

You can also download a range of Age UK booklets using : http://www.ageuk.org.uk/publications/age-uk-informationguides-and-factsheets/

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What’s on at your local library in the South Staffordshire area May 2015

Codsall Library says Relax!

Mental Health Awareness Week and Dementia Awareness Week fall 11th-17th May and 18th – 22nd May respectively Do you want to learn how to stop worrying? Do you want to learn how to relax and remove stress? Would you like to improve your health and wellbeing?

If you do why not join qualified and experienced meditation teacher Nick Wilkes every Friday 3:00pm 4:00pm Just Drop-in, No booking required FREE (suggested donation to teacher £4) For more information contact Codsall Library on (01902) 842764 Dementia Awareness Session Join Melanie Baines, from the Alzheimers Society, for an informative presentation where you will learn more about dementia and how you can help to create dementia friendly communities. Dementia Awareness Week runs 18-22 May. There will also be a chance to ask questions and explore a display about dementia.

Codsall Library Friday 22nd May 1:00pm – 2:00pm FREE

For more information contact Codsall Library on (01902) 842764.

If you would like to find out more about Dementia Friends please visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

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CafÊ 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 South Staffs Golf Club Academy.....

Its always a sign the new golf season is upon us with the completion of the US Masters from Augusta Georgia. Hopefully a few of you will have been inspired to take up golf after watching such a high standard of golf from the top players. You will have noticed at the address position how comfortable the top players look when setting up to the ball which in turn allows their arms and club to swing with freedom creating the necessary pace and power while retaining good balance throughout the swing.

Posture At The Address Position One of the key points to a fluid golf swing is to have the correct posture at the address position. Ensure your feet are shoulder width apart, then bend forward from the hips, your weight should not be to forward on your toes or back on your heels, but the weight should be evenly distributed on the balls of your feet, this will give you a good solid base to work from. With the knees slightly flexed and the arms hanging comfortably from the shoulders, you will be in a good position to make a start to your back swing.

A good posture is important to every club in your bag, taking into account the shorter clubs, the spinal angle will be tilting more forwards, with the spinal angle feeling more vertical when using the longer clubs. Hopefully if you practice this simple routine on the range you will start to see the benefits when you go on the course

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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