Codsall Pages

November 2013

Codsall Pages

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE - BUSINESSES, OFFERS, INFO & NEWS DIRECTORY LISTING OF LOCAL & CODSALL BASED BUSINESSES INSIDE NOV 13 EDITION Accountant & Bookkeepi ng Arts & Crafts Bl i nds Bui l der Ca fe,Pubs ,Res taura nt, Ta keaway Ca kes Ca r Body Work/Val eti ng Ca re a t Home Ca rpet & Fl oori ng Chri s tma s Tree Cl eani ng Servi ces Computers a nd Repa i r Da nce Cl as s es Devel opments Di s co Dog Wal ki ng Domes ti c Appl i a nces a nd Repa i r

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Paul Westwood Developments

Is a local developer with 25 years experience in the local area on spec residential developments We are looking for side gardens and potential redevelopment sites without planning consent to acquire in the Codsall and South Staffordshire area. If you feel your property or part of your property may lend itself to this,please feel free to contact us for a non obligation free land consultation Please call in confidence on 01902 489901 or 07870 341089

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A Word From Your MP Part of an MP’s duties involve questioning public officials and calling on them to account for their actions. It is a major part of our job to fight for the interests of our constituents and demand answers on their behalf. It was therefore a bit of a role reversal when, last Friday, I found myself in the panel at Question Time.

Now – in the spirit of honesty - I feel that I should clarify that I was not filmed and then broadcast at 10.35pm on BBC1. No, I was live. Even worse, I was live in front of an audience that I didn’t know and could say with complete certainty wouldn’t vote for me – well at least for another couple of years. I was taking part in Question Time at Codsall High School.

The event, which was being put on to celebrate Local Democracy Week, was expertly organised by the Pattingham Youth Forum and supported by the Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS). My courageous fellow panellists included South Staffordshire Police PCSO Ashley Tooth, Codsall High School headteacher Marjorie Tunnicliffe and former RE teacher and Parish Councillor Penny Allen. We were also fortunate to be able to welcome on the day a delegation of nine youth workers from Japan, who were being hosted in the area by the SCVYS. There are few things more terrifying for a politician than being asked probing questions by a large crowd of impressionable young students. I would like to say they took it easy on me, but they didn’t. They grilled us mercilessly. I have long felt that the questions people ask show more about who they are and what they know than the answers that they give. I must admit, I have been questioned less rigorously by a bevy of professional journalists, so the staff of Codsall High School are obviously doing an excellent job training the minds of our local youth.

Over the course of 45 minutes, we covered issues ranging from equal marriage and grade boundaries to the voting age, tuition fees and challenging traditional stereotypes. As a young Conservative MP, who went to a comprehensive and grew up in Yorkshire, I am extremely aware of how important it is not to bow to the expectations that have been set for you, but instead forge your own path. When I was young, I visited Parliament and realised that I wanted to become an MP. I hope this Local Democracy Week may have similarly inspired a few of the students of Codsall High School to become engaged in the democratic process and potentially become involved in politics themselves in the future.

To contact me call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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Codsall Dramatic Society Presents

Puss in Boots Join us for our ever popular Children’s Play as we travel to a new land of magic, adventure and a cat in stylish foot wear!

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of our plays for Children we’re adding a new play to our repertoire Puss in Boots!

Performances at Codsall Village Hall on Thursdays and Fridays 28th, 29th November and 5th, 6th December at 7.30pm, Saturdays 30th November and 7th December at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets are only £4.50; adults come at children’s price, ticket price includes a drink and biscuit for children during the interval. Free entry into our colouring competition for all children, with prizes! (Aimed at children aged 3-11) Tickets will be available soon from Knit & Stitch, The Square, Codsall. Ian Rigby Jewellers, Birches Bridge and Learning Ladder Toy Shop, Anders Square, Perton, or you can order online at www.codsalldramaticsociety.co.uk. For parties of 6 or more please telephone 07792784908 or order online.

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Blue Branches Drama Academy is based on the Coven Road, Brewood. Alex Sutton who runs the school prides herself on the individual experience each student needs.

Taking children from 4 upwards, she runs classes almost every day of the week after school and on weekends.

Classes teach an entire spectrum of theatre craft, from acting ability and LAMDA exams to stage costume and set. ‘Drama and acting is a fantastic confidence builder’, Miss Sutton says, ‘having to not only perform in front of many, but also prepare for that moment can boost a child’s esteem in many areas of their life’.

The techniques at BBDA clearly work, as this past summer 100% of LAMDA examinations taken were past, 15% with a pass rating, 50% with merit and 35% with the highest grading of distinction.

However Miss Sutton clearly states, ‘we are not based upon our grades and children only take them when they are ready. BBDA is about each individual and what they want to get out of the experience and being able to present that to others’.

Students perform three times a year, most recently at ‘Somerford Hall’ in Brewood. Holiday days are also available, from Halloween scares to full summer schools.

Class prices start from £4 and more information can be found at www.bluebranchesdramaacademy.co.uk. or call on 07794084773 or 01902 851682.

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1. Local Company – Living on Perton, established 22 years as an electrical contractor.

2. Talk to a tradesman – not a salesman.

3. Personal Service; each project managed personally by Clive Ingleby or our Quality Manager.

4. We are Electricians; any installation will be compliant and safe 5. Quality comes first; we do not rush to complete 6. After sales service; any problems will be dealt with quickly and by the Company Director 7. We are Housetrained; we treat your property with respect and even clean the gutters whilst on your roof.

8. We do not install rubbish; all suppliers are checked 9. Evidence; we have photographs of previous work 10. Peace of Mind; we include a comprehensive warranty

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Christmas Tree Competition

Name 3 variety's of Christmas Trees sold at Codsall and Wergs text or email your answer to 07734 461934 or codsallpages@gmail.com closing date Friday 1st December 2013

winner will receive a voucher to be redeemed locally for a Christmas Tree up to the value of £40

Dates for the Diary

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 9th November – Codsall Craft Fair – Codsall Village Hall - 10am – 4pm Sunday 10th November – Service of Remembrance – 9.30am – Procession from St Nicholas Church to War Memorial Codsall Saturday 23rd November – Wombourne District Choral Society – Church of St John's in the Square Wolverhampton – 7.30pm – 01902 744447 Tuesday 26th November – CASS Alzheimers Cafe Codsall – Pavillion Codsall Village Hall – 12pm-2pm – 01785 606675 Saturday 30th November – Perton Christmas Fair – 3pm-9pm Activities in Anders Square and the Library 28th-30th November & 5th -7th December – Codsall Dramatic Society presents Puss in Boots for tickets call 07792 784908 If you have any dates for the diary that you would like Codsall Pages to promote then please contact us Tel: 07734 461934 or email: codsallpages@gmail.com

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Tips from Your Local PGA Pro at Ledene Golf Centre As winter approaches, the adverse weather conditions mean that more of your practice will take place on the driving range, it is a good time to work on certain aspects of your game but one key element of the swing is your posture, in other words how you set up to the golf ball. An incorrect posture can lead to all types of poor shots so here is a few points to help you set up to the ball correctly Posture At The Address Position: Ensure your feet are shoulder width apart not too narrow or wide as this will restrict your legs from working properly during the swing, then from the hips tilt your spinal angle forward your weight should not be to forward on your toes or back on your heels, but the weight should feel evenly distributed on the balls of your feet, this will give you a good solid base to work from. With the knees slightly flexed, the arms hanging comfortably from the shoulders, and with your head not resting on your chest, you should now be in a good position to start your 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, and feel more vertical when using the longer clubs.

Remember to try to maintain the angles you have created at the address position, this will enable the arms and club to move more freely around your body. If the arms and club feel as though they are fighting the body especially during the downswing, the angles you created at the set up are not being maintained. Hopefully if you practice this routine on the range you will start to see the benefits when you go on the course.

Our Golf Tips Evening on the range start on Monday 18th November 6.00-7.30pm. (Everyone Welcome)ou to help fix any faults you may have had with your back swing.

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

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Grand Theatre Performance November 17th & 24th 2013 will see some fabulous dancing and wonderful costumes from the Suttie School of Dance in their annual display at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton.

All ages will take part from the youngsters of 3 to the adult tappers in a variety of routines in ballet, tap, acrobatics, disco, and musical comedy.

The Suttie School of Dance was formed in 1976, as part of the MASD association, by Carol who still teaches today together with her nieces Kay & Amy and other teachers and helpers.

Classes are on a Saturday for the younger pupils at Holy Cross Church hall in Bilbrook and each year pupils take examinations (the school has 100% success rate) and take part in the show at the Grand Theatre. Carol makes all of the stunning costumes for the dancers and that is some task with the number of pupils involved.

Tickets are available from the Suttie School of Dance or on the nights of the performances at the Grand Theatre itself.

For more information call Carol on 01902 398710 or email carol@suttieschoolofdance.co.uk You can also check out the website at www.suttieschoolofdance.co.uk

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At this festive time of year value is more important than ever, that’s where local suppliers and great local service come into their own. PC Clinic has built an enviable reputation for delivering both value and service to the local community.

We receive excellent feedback, reviews and comments from many satisfied customers. We provide a full range of computer related services and repair. Whether it’s your iPhone, iPad or computer we deliver both service and value in a timely manner at a fraction of the cost of multinationals and we’re on your doorstep, so no parking hassles.

Extra value This year we are adding to our value and service by supplying new PCs with an unrivalled 3 year warranty with new Laptops and Netbooks with an amazing 2 year warranty*.

We are also carrying an attractive range of useful stocking fillers such as the Pebble smart stick which delivers power on demand without mains to your phone so you can keep going. The smart stick is small light and easily portable and fits all the popular phones. Oh and it comes in a range of colours as well.

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Christmas Offers at Ledene Golf Centre

1 Golf Lesson - £20.00 3 Golf Lessons - £50.00 (With resident P.G.A Professional Jeremy Nicholls) Golf course vouchers available from £5.00.

For more information speak to Barbara on

01902 847123 E-mail play@ledenegolf.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 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 16