Codsall and Bilbrook Pages July 2015

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This year, for the third time, Archie's Army are holding Archie's Fabulous Tea Party.

It is being held on Saturday 11th July 11-3pm at Codsall Village Hall.

Lots of lovely cake, music, craft stalls and a great prize raffle.

Come along and enjoy a cuppa with cake, fun for all the family in memory of Archie, raising money for Birmingham Children's Hospital, Cancer Centre.

Any offers of cake donations and raffle prizes gratefully received.

You can follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/archiesarmy.fundraising and on Twitter at: @archiesarmy2013.

Donations at www.justgiving.com/ArchieHewitt

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

I always look forward to the summer, which I must admit is due to the fact that summer in South Staffordshire means it is carnival season. I greatly enjoy these events as they provide a great opportunity for me to talk with residents around the community about any issues they might have.

My first carnival of the year was the Bilbrook & Codsall Scouts Carnival, which took place in and around Codsall Village Hall. The event, organised by 1st Bilbrook Codsall Scout Group, was a great success, around 2,000 people attended the event and we were also fortunate enough to be blessed with fantastic weather. This year, I was honoured to be asked once again to judge the 12 floats which was an extremely difficult task as the standard this year was incredibly high. It was brilliant to see people of all ages putting so much effort into their costumes and floats. We are extremely lucky in Codsall to have a packed annual calendar of events, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Upon returning to Westminster after the election, I heard about the proposals from the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, threatening to close three local fire stations located in Codsall and Bilbrook, Kinver and Brewood. I immediately began my first campaign of the new Parliament; to save all three of them from closure.

These proposals could see emergency cover removed from 18 fire stations and see the number of appliances reduced from 42 at 33 stations to 15 at 15 stations across the region. What is incredible that of these three fire stations, the ones in Codsall and Bilbrook and Kinver are still in the process of being built. I have already called on Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to reject the proposals as their closure could lead to substantial and highly dangerous gaps in provision for the Fire Service but also I am shocked at the waste of money that would be involved if the fire service pursues this route.

I have started a petition for all three fire stations to make the views of residents here in Codsall and across South Staffordshire heard. It is absolutely vital that constituents can rely on a fire service 24/7, especially in the more rural areas. I entirely oppose what is being put forward and I will continue to push for these proposals to be dropped to make certain that our community is protected and Codsall remains safe.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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What's On at Codsall Library Young Teen Fiction Award Less than a month for 11-14 year olds to cast their vote in the Young Teen Fiction Awards. Find the shortlist and how to vote at Codsall Library Saturday 11th July The launch of the Summer Reading Challenge – aimed at 4-11 year olds during the holidays read books, collect stickers and other rewards to complete your challenge.

Saturday 11th July 9.30am – 4.00pm Guinness World Record Breaking Attempt – Libraries across the country are trying to collect the most pledges for a reading campaign. Join in the attempt at the launch of the summer reading challenge.

Every Friday 3.00pm - 4.00pm Codsall Library says Relax! Do you want to learn how to stop worrying? To relax and remove stress? Improve your health and wellbeing? If so why not join qualified and experienced meditation teacher Nick Wilkes every Friday.

No booking required - FREE (suggested £4 donation) These activities are in addition to the regular groups and meetings that take place at the library.

For more information or to book a place on any of these events contact Codsall Library on

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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

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ROTARY TO BACK IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE NEXT YEAR Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire has proved so successful that even more Rotary clubs in Staffordshire and surroundings areas are expected to offer support with marshalls at next year’s event.

This major event came to Staffordshire for the first time at the weekend with 2,700 competitors taking part in a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and 31.1 mile run. The swim took place in Chasewater and the cycle ride around Cannock and East Staffordshire before the run on the Shugborough Estate.

Rotary provided 185 volunteer marshalls from 19 clubs who will all benefit from sponsorship money which they can distribute to their chosen charities.

John Sayer, who will be District Governor in 2016-17, has contacted clubs thanking them for their efforts in making Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire a ‘great success for Rotary.’

“I based myself at Shugborough on Sunday in the ‘meet and greet’ tent near to the finish and the organisers couldn’t thank us enough for our efforts. One of the cycle ride section supervisors said a big thank you for what they described as providing helpful, adaptable and enthusiastic volunteers. The comment was ‘please come back next year because you made my job so much easier.’

“One of the athletes said the enthusiastic encouragement from the Rotary volunteers was a great help. In fact, towards the end when he claimed he was flagging, Rotarians helped to keep him going.”

Rotary clubs took Ironman 70.3 on board as an opportunity to ‘serve the community.’ Some were on road junctions during the cycle ride encouraging the riders and keeping them safe from other traffic. Many other Rotarians set up and manned the various feed stations around the course.

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Local charity chooses Wombourne for investment in Centre for Dementia Care Local charity, Age UK South Staffordshire has chosen Wombourne as the location for its new day opportunities care centre for people with dementia and other complex needs.

The Centre will be opening its doors for the first time later this Summer after the redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing property in line with the new use.

The property benefits from a rural location, and a large garden with mature trees, as well as being conveniently situated close to Wombourne, and Lower Penn. The new day centre in Wombourne will complement Age UK’s three other centres at Penkridge, Cannock and Tamworth and will offer tailor made day opportunities to people living in Wombourne and the surrounding villages.

It will offer door to door transport in specialist vehicles with trained drivers and escorts, together with home cooked meals and snacks, a huge range of activities tailored to each person, professional staff and access to all the charity’s services.

The charity is already active in the area, providing care and support in the homes of older people in the area, our telephone information and advice service, and a number of community services.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the new Centre can telephone 01785 788 481 or www.ageuk.org.uk/southstaffs. We offer a free session to anyone interested in trying the service which can be booked in readiness for the opening.

“We are committed to providing flexible, adaptable, personcentred services, and we can make a positive difference to the lives of many more older people by investing in this new Centre for Wombourne and the surrounding area. We are recognised as a provider of excellence and our new Centre will continue to build a reputation for care of the highest quality, tailored to each client.” Nick Maslen, Chief Executive, Age UK South Staffordshire

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SUDOKU – JUST FOR FUN

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 South Staffs Golf Club Academy.....

Pitch Shots Around the Green Set Up: Thinning the ball on pitch shots comes from swinging up at impact (scooping). Creating the angle and maintaining the angle are important to improve consistency with your pitch shots. Start with 60% of your weight on your front foot this will encourage you to hit down on the ball, position the ball in the middle of your stance. Now you’re set up to catch the ball with a solid descending strike.

Swing: Get the club up in the backswing by hinging your wrists. Keep your weight forward throughout the swing. Have the feeling of hitting the pitch shot with the back of your left hand, the club’s loft will do the work of getting the ball into the air.

Never let the club head get behind your body on a pitch shot. A common mistake is pulling the club quickly to the inside, which makes it hard to hit down on the ball. Swing the club head back and up, don’t let it sweep low and inside.

Hopefully this will improve your pitch shots around the green.

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Tuesday 28th July – Canoeing Wednesday 29th July – Pond Dipping & Model Making Thursday 30th July – Naturally Art Friday 31st July – Narrowboat Trip Monday 3rd August Earth Walk Tuesday 4th August – Secret Superheroes Wednesday 5th August – Creature Comforts Thursday 6th August – Minibeast Safari Friday 7th August – Narrowboat Trip Monday 10th August – Narrowboat Trip Tuesday 11th August – Solar Boats Wednesday 12th August – Get Out of That? Problem Solving Thursday 13th August – Den Building Friday 14th August – Robots & Energy Monday 17th August – Treasure Hunt Tuesday 18th August – Creature Comforts Wednesday 19th August – Narrowboat Trip Thursday 20th August – Family Cycle Ride Booking is Essential, please telephone to check availability For more information about the activities please visit our website WILDSIDE ACTIVITY CENTRE HORDERN ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON WV6 0HA TEL: 01902 572240 EMAIL: info@wildsideac.co.uk WEBSITE: www.wildesideac.co.uk 18

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Sundays 12th & 26th July:Sunday Fishing The Moat is open for fishing. All the family can come along to fish, everyone is welcome. Book your fishing peg in advance. £5 per day. Refreshments Available Friday 24th July: Introduction to Photography Six week course starts today, Equipment and materials provided, 1pm ; ideally suited for young people with disabilities or special needs aged 14 & over, all equipment & materials supplied sessions are for 2 hours and cost £7.50 per session Tuesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August Summer Activities Crafts :– This summers’ theme is ‘Masks’. Each week something different to do based on masks,10am - 12 noon & 1pm – 3pm sessions The sessions are £4 per person Thursdays 6th, 13th, 20th August : Angling Coached Angling - Coaches available to help novice and inexperienced anglers, they will learn how to:- put bait on a hook, cast a line, land a fish, unhook fish safely, handle fish and return safely to the water, personal safety and awareness near water, tie hooks, attach rigs, there will be a fishing competition during the final session.

10am to 12 noon & 1pm – 3pm sessions The sessions are £4 per person

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE PRE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL PLEASE CALL VICKY OR SANDIE ON 01902 372441 OR EMAIL TO: moat@albrightontrust.org.uk

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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 then please contact us on codsallpages@gmail.com

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