Perton Pages May 2013

May 2013

Perton Pages

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE - BUSINESSES, OFFERS, INFO & NEWS DIRECTORY LISTING OF LOCAL & PERTON BASED BUSINESSES INSIDE MAY 13 EDITION Accountants Aerials and Satellites Bingo Blinds Building & Construction Cafe, Pubs,Restaurants,Takeaway Care at Home Carpet and Flooring Cars & Maintenance Cheerleading Childcare Cleaning Clinic for balance and dizziness Computers and Repair Dance Classes Domestic Appliances & Repair

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Driving Schools Electrical Installations Electricians Financial Adviser First Aid Foot Care Funeral Director Gardeners Graphic Designer Hairdressers/Barbers Health & Beauty Holiday Accommodation Inflatables Legal Lighting

PCB Plastics & Roofing • • • • •

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

07504 472459 or 01902 753482 Tyninghame Ave, Tettenhall

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Locksmith Minibus Hire Mobile Phones Oven Cleaning Painter & Decorator Pet Grooming Plasterer Plumbing and Heating Roofing Slimming Theatre Arts School Toyshop Tree Surgeons Windows Window Cleaner

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THE GARDEN IN MAY - P6 GREAT MOBILE PHONE DEALS - P7 PLAY BINGO AND GET DOUBLE YOUR DEPOSIT - P8 UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL MP - P12 TIPS FROM YOUR LOCAL PGA PRO - P19

Buy 2 Lessons Get 1 Free Perton Driving School * Theory * Hazard Perception * Pass Plus * Motorway * Refresher Courses

Call for Details on 01902 746060 Quote Perton Pages to get your free lesson

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The Crown at Wergs

FATHER'S DAY Treat Dad to a Good Pint of Beer and a Traditional Roast this Father's Day

Sunday 16th June Set Menu Available to Please Even the Fussiest of Dads.

We are now taking bookings on

01902 753634 or online at www.thecrownwergs.co.uk The Crown Wergs Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9BP Telephone 01902 753634 Email: enquiry@thecrownwergs.co.uk www.thecrownwergs.co.uk

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Archie's Fabulous Tea Party!

Saturday 29th June 2013 11 - 3pm Codsall Village Hall Tea, coffee and cake will be available for sale, along with various stalls and face-painting.

This follows on from our successful earlier event, 'Archie's Great Cake Bake.'

All money raised goes towards Birmingham Children's Hospital, Cancer Centre Appeal, in memory of Archie Hewitt.

Archie has an 'In Memory' page called 'Archie's Page' at Justgiving www.justgiving.com/ArchieHewitt

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spray tans, CND Shellac Power Polish, manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, eyelash extensions, waxing and more

Special offers and gift vouchers also available.

Call Natalie on 07957 286442 or www.violetskybeauty.co.uk Find us at Garden Village, A454 Bridgnorth Road, Shipley WV6 7EZ

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Dry Fusion System - 30 minutes drying time OAP Discount Local Company 0800 112 3959 or 01902 489 901 www.aclasscarpetcleaning.co.uk

We are delighted to introduce our new stylist Amy Smart and welcome her to the team at Urban Hair & Beauty and offer 50% off all first appointments made with Amy during May – Quote 'Perton' when you book (not to be used in conjunction with any other offer)

See our website for more promotions

www.urbanhairandbeauty.com Telephone for an appointment on

01902 847306 13 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PT

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Brian Breakwell Painter & Decorator Semi-Retired with over 40 Years Experience Cheap Rates All Work Guaranteed

Independent Financial Adviser

Tel: 07976 152817 or 01902 753364 Email: sarah-2503@hotmail.co.uk B R I D G E b a r b e r s Traditional & Contemporary Gents Hairdressing Reduced Rates for OAPs Monday-Friday Before 12 & Boys under 10 all day everyday (except Saturdays) Modern Day Styles at Barber Shop Prices 110a Wolverhampton Road, Birches Bridge Tel: 01902 844300

Do you need to review and improve your wealth and future financial security?

BASED ON PERTON Karim Wanas AIFP, IMC, Dip PFS can discuss with you and help you make plans for your finances, investments and retirement Mobile: 07877 206465 Email: karim.wanas@prosperitywealth.com Prosperity Wealth Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

P.H.Services

Domestic Appliance Repair, Sales & Services inc washing machine, microwave, tumble dryers, electric cookers and more parts at competitive rates tel: 01902 421976 philip.harvey@phserviceswolverhampton.co.uk

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The Fieldhouse Inn

Perton's Jewel in the crown - A delightful pub/restaurant All food prepared fresh on the premises Available for use: Party room for up to 20 people free of charge

Book your table now for Father's Day 2 for £10

2 for £10 on Meals Available All Day Roast Dinners available daily

Sandwiches - 2 for £6

Kids Eat - 2 for £6

KITCHEN NOW OPEN - Mon to Fri 12-2 & 6-9, Sat All Day & Sun 12-4

Don't Forget: Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 4-7 and our popular Sunday lunches Book Your Table Now! The Fieldhouse Inn, Perton Road, Wightwick, 01902 762223 4

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Free Chips at Perton Fish & Chips Monday Special : Buy a large fish and get a FREE bag of chips.

Open Monday – Sunday Tel: 01902 754414 or see Perton Pages for times and full menu See instore for more special offers.

PERTON GARDENING CLUB MAY IN THE GARDEN

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Although the calendar says that spring is here the weather says otherwise. If you are usually planting out bedding this month please bear in mind that the season seems to be at least two or three weeks behind where it should be and exercise caution.

Deal with weeds as soon as they appear, they will grow as fast if not faster than your plants. Tidy up your spring flowering bulbs as they finish flowering, dead head them before they can set seed but leave the foliage to feed the bulbs. Sow hardy annuals outdoors, but only when the soil is warmer.

Sow beans, sweetcorn and peas, maincrop carrots, swede and turnip outdoors. Quick crops such as beetroot, lettuce, radish, rocket, spring onions, spinach and oriental greens can be planted, but be prepared to protect them if cold nights are forecast.

Mow lawns regularly for easy control, feed and treat for moss and weeds. Re-seed or turf bare patches as necessary.

Plant greenhouse crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and aubergines and keep an eye on ventilation using shading to prevent overheating. Water regularly especially during hot periods.

Start to harden off summer bedding and plant dahlias for summer colour.

For further information of our meetings please contact John Hobbs on 07951 475116 or visit our website at: www.pertongardeningclub.btck.co.uk "SUPPORTED BY STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"

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ACS Gas Qualifications (Gas Safe Registered no 516733)

Central Heating and Plumbing Engineer Boiler Replacement, Full Central Heating Systems, Burst pipes, Taps & Washers, Showers, Cisterns & Toilets, Bathroom Refurbishments, Sinks, Lead Flashing Repair & Replacement

Contact Sam Plumbing & Heating on Tel: 01902 441103 or 07974 128940 Email: 44sam@blueyonder.co.uk

Perton Parish Council: News Update May/June 2013 Perton Parishioners interested in local affairs and activities are advised to regularly check local notice boards around the area and, for full details the Parish Council website on www.pertonparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 01902-745971 Annual Meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 13 th May: Perton Civic Centre @ 7pm Parish Council Meeting on Monday 10 th June: Perton Civic Centre @ 7pm Perton Bus Services: Give us your views (good or bad) – a questionnaire regarding Perton Bus Routes is available now Freepost or Online via PCC website(closes 31st May) Perton Outdoor Gym: This facility is now OPEN 'Flicks in the Sticks' Movie Magic: Coming soon •

Les Misarables – Tuesday 21st May @ 2pm

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Quartet – Tuesday 22nd October @ 2pm

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – Tuesday 26th November

PERTON PARISH COUNCIL: SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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Based at Gardenlands Garden Centre

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Qualified Beauty Therapist Specialist in all aspects of beauty with a full range of beauty treatments to choose from in the privacy and comfort of your home • Nailtiques & Opi Manicure & Pedicure systems • Shellac only £15 • Facials • Waxing • Eyebrow & Eyelash Treatments • Hollywood lashes £20-25 pound • Hotstones/ Swedish Massage • Tan Parties and more available Airbase make-up coming soon!

Pamper Packages & Gift Vouchers available

Call Laura on 07854 349 776

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A Word From Your MP Just the other week, I, along with my wife and children, joined the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the local branch of the RSPB on a bird watching walk around Perton.

So often, when we are strolling through one of our villages or are out in the countryside, we just do not notice the amazing variety of bird life that surrounds us. Going around with some seasoned bird watchers, I was amazed to discover the huge diversity of birds that make their home in and around Perton. We saw everything from woodpeckers to Siskins, Goosanders and a Great Crested Grebe.

The walk was truly eye opening and I feel that this wildlife diversity is something that we should work hard to protect.

One thing that did, though, strike me was the inconsiderate actions of a few people in not picking up their dog dirt. Indeed, I found it very puzzling that several people put their dog dirt in a bag and then, instead of putting the bag in a bin, just threw it into the trees.

With this in mind, it was a real pleasure to be asked to help judge the Mind Your Step poster competition. The competition saw the students of Perton Sandown First School and Perton First School design their own posters, warning members of the public about the penalties associated with dog fouling in Perton.

It is very important that we sort out this issue, as by not picking up dog dirt people expose children to the risk of infection and blindness, as well as detracting from the area. I am very much looking forward to awarding the prize, which is kindly being donated by the competition sponsor Specsavers, to the winning student, this April.

Those who own dogs have a responsibility to clean up after them.

We are extremely lucky to live in such a beautiful district as South Staffordshire and I think it is incredibly important that we show respect for our surroundings and do not spoil the local environment for others. Whether it is fighting dog dirt, campaigning for stricter planning laws or seeking to save our wildlife, I am keen to see that our area is protected for future generations to enjoy.

To contact me call 01902 701479 or 0207 219 7150

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LASTING POWERS of ATTORNEY In the comfort of your home call KEVIN HALL (FILEx Commissioner for Oaths)

Tel: 07957 177173

for a free quote and advice

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 Words of Wisdom from Rev Julia Cody “

I love living on Perton! I’ve just got home from a fantastic dog-walk and there are so many beautiful places to walk, right from our back door. This afternoon has been particularly lovely - the sun warming my face; a brisk breeze creating havoc with my hair(!) and producing sounds almost like the ocean as it moves through the trees; watching a bird of prey soaring; listening to a skylark singing way up above me; glimpsing a busy bumble bee; and stuff (a technical term!) flourishing everywhere!

Sounds idyllic? Maybe, but believe me, not all walks are like today’s!

However, even on those days I don’t have any desire to leave the house - when it’s pouring or freezing - once I’m suitably attired and out, it’s great. This daily hour or so is a breath of fresh air in so many ways - it’s time for me; away from the phone and email; from other people’s demands; time to reflect on conversations; to get my head round something; to order my thoughts ahead of a meeting; but, most importantly, it’s time simply to be... to enjoy the amazing place we live; to notice the small details which change daily; to switch off; and for me, it’s also time to pray to the creator of this wonderful world.

Whether it’s walking, going to the gym, or sitting with a cuppa, we all need time for ourselves; time simply to be. Taking this time will help us to flourish. Your Vicar: Rev Julia Cody

01902 750232

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Central Electrical Contracts Ltd 01902 744100 www.lightingrus.co.uk sales@centralelectricalcontracts.co.uk Green Lane, Claregate, Wolverhampton, WV6 9HJ

Check out our new website at www.lightingrus.co.uk or come in store and view our Lighting Showroom An extensive range of lighting offered from the showroom:  wall  standard  outdoor  flush  ceiling  chandeliers  vintage  traditional  contemporary Whether adding a touch of glamour or mood-lighting to your home, brightening up your workplace or adding exterior lighting for security or al fresco dining, we're sure you'll find what you're looking for!

Central Electrical Contracts Ltd 10% off all non-sale stock in our Green Lane showroom Bring this voucher to make your saving CCTV Installation A professional CCTV system can deter thieves, vandals and anti-social behaviour from your commercial property or home. And if the worst should happen, only high-quality CCTV footage can help the police to apprehend those responsible and provide the courts with incontrovertible evidence for a conviction.

Using the most recent technological advances in CCTV systems, Central Electrical Contracts are able to offer the highest standards of installation, maintenance and image capture: Remote monitoring on your mobile phone: View live video, from your home or business property, directly on your PC or iPhone using our easy-to-use app (applications for selected other devices are available).

Discrete: Technology gets better and smaller, allowing us to provide a wide range of discrete and covert cameras- ideal for the home or office Visible deterrent: Often, just the slight of a CCTV camera is enough to deter a criminal. Durable, outdoor weatherproof cameras provide a visible deterrent - and high quality video capture!

Installation and maintenance: Our trained engineers work with you to plan the most efficient CCTV system for your needs, installing to the highest industry standards. We also provide a maintenance service, ensuring everything remains in top condition- no matter what the weather may throw at it

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From whole house re-wires to installation of outdoor lighting no job is too big or too small.

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Green Oaks Gardening & Maintenance Contact Richard Hammonds No job too small!

Mobile: 07730 260358 Home: 01902 840674 richie.hammonds@hotmail.co.uk

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Wild About Perton in May Bats had a hard time last year. A wet cool summer provided fewer flying insects which are the primary diet for these carnivorous flying mammals which catch around 3000 flying insects each in a night. Imagine how many insects would be flying around Perton if it wasn’t for bats. Flying Insects are caught by the high pitched squeaks the bats produce way beyond the hearing range of humans. These squeaks bounce off the insects and are heard by the bat which fix their position in the air so the bats can swoop in and catch them.

The long winter has done them no favours either; with fewer insects flying as they came out of a long hibernation. If there are not enough insects around female bats which gather together in nursery roosts to give birth can’t feed their young.

Perton has all the right conditions for a healthy bat population and Pipestrelle bats are regularly seen just after dusk hawking around our gardens. But there are other types of bat living in Perton which don’t frequent our gardens.

The biggest British bat (Noctual) can be seen flying high above the Upper Lake early in the evening and another bat flies low over the water late at night (Daubenton’s) when it is too dark to see them with the naked eye.

There is plenty to be discovered about wildlife at night in Perton including a wide range of bright and colourful moths many with exotic names such as Smoky Wainscot, Brimstone, White Ermine and the Engrailed.

Wild About Perton leads a wildlife walk every first Saturday each month starting from Perton Library at 2.00 PM and an annual bat evening on 12 July starting at 9.15PM; when all these bats can be seen and heard with the help of bat detectors which convert their high pitched sounds so that we can hear them.

For further information contact Keith Elder on 01902-754245

For further information contact Keith Elder on 01902-754245

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Dates for the Diary Every Tuesday – Perton Walk & Talk – 10.30am @ Perton Library – Last for 30-45 mins - 01902 755794 Every Wednesday – Baby Bounce and Rhyme for Parents & Toddlers – 9.15 – 9.45 Perton Library - 01902 755794 First & Third Thursdays – Perton Work Club – 2.15pm4.15pm - Help and advice on getting a job. Perton Library – 01902 755794 First & Third Thursdays – Perton Family Games Group – 5.00pm-6.30pm - Perton Library – 01902 755794 Thursday 16th May - Games of all kinds for friends and family to share - 5pm - 6.30pm - More Info Call 01902 755794 Thursday 16th May - Perton Astronomy Group at Perton Library from 7pm - 8.30pm - More Info Call 01902 755794 Thursday 16th May - Work Club - Help get work and get advice - Perton Library - 2.15pm - 4.15pm - More Info Call 01902 755794 Saturday 25th May - Museum on the Move - Living by Numbers Exhibition (an event for Adult Learners Week) at Perton Library - More Info Call 01902 755794 Sunday 16th June – Father's Day Saturday 29th June - Archie's Fabulous Tea Party - Eat Cake and raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital Cancer Centre Appeal - 11am - 3pm Codsall Village Hall

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Tamar Medical Centre gets good report!

Staff at Tamar Medical Centre are celebrating after getting top marks in a patient survey!

94% of patients questioned rated the service on offer at the two-man practice which is based in Severn Drive as excellent, very good or good.

The survey was commissioned by Dr Dhingra & Dr Grewal and carried out in January. It covered areas like satisfaction with opening hours, telephone access and waiting time.

Commenting on the survey, Dr Dhingra & Dr Grewal used the practice newsletter to thank everyone who took the time to fill in a form. They said ‘… It’s very important for us as a practice to get patient feedback as we are always looking at ways of improving our services. What is especially pleasing is that in every category, Tamar Medical Centre scored way above the national average’.

Details of the survey and the results are available either at the practice or online by logging onto www.tamarmedicalcentre.co.uk Following the survey, the findings were discussed at a recent meeting of the practice’s Patient Participation Group and an action plan drawn up.

The PPG meets every three months and new members are always welcome. The next meeting will be held at the practice on Wednesday 19th June 2013 at 6.00pm. For more information, contact the practice on 01902 755053.

The list at the practice is still open for new patients.

Anyone interested in registering can find out more by looking at the website or calling reception.

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Tips from Your Local PGA Pro At Perton Park Golf Club Add a little bit of life into your iron shots. This week I am going to talk about getting some extra distance with your iron shots.

The Problem YOU’RE hitting 6-irons into greens when your buddies are hitting 7- and 9-irons from the same distance.

The Solution Simple: speed. Adding extra miles per hour to your swing is the only thing that’s going to allow you to hit each of your irons farther. Most amateur’s think of speed as something they generate from the top, but that’s a recipe for almost every bad shot you can imagine. The secret is to maximize the fastest part of your swing, and that comes after you strike the ball. Copy the release positions here and you’ll learn to accelerate through the ball and into your follow-through, making your impact faster and adding yards to your irons.

CENTERED HEAD It’s important that your keep your head centred over the impact area. This allows you to make your swing as wide as possible on the target side of the ball (just like you should on your backswing). If your head moves in front of the ball, then you’re limiting the radius of your through-swing and robbing your swing of crucial miles per hour of speed.

LEVEL AND STEP Swing into your release with level hips (or as close to level as possible) and steep shoulders.

Notice how much lower the right shoulder is compared to the left — that’s evidence of my right shoulder working under my chin, not in front of it. This right-shoulder-under move allows you to move your club at a right angle to your spine, which is the fastest route possible.

RIGHT-HAND SLAP Notice how far the club head has travelled from impact to its position in the release, but how the hands have only moved a few inches. The difference between these two distances is what makes your release the fastest part of your swing. You can achieve this hidden speed by giving the ball a right-hand “slap” through impact, and continuing the slap in your release so that your right arm gets very long with the club as far away from your head as possible.

Give this a try next time you are down the Range. Why not book a distance fitting session using the latest technology at Perton Golf Club. Know exactly how far your clubs go! Call 07976894363 to book.

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A & J Owen Window Cleaning & Garden Services Husband and wife team Tel 07768 224795 (Jenny) 07768 311378 (Alan) Also offering gutter cleans, conservatory roof cleans and jet washing Please see our website for details of our garden services www.wegarden4u.co.uk

Useful Numbers Lakeside Surgery: 01902 755329 Tamar Surgery: 01902 755053 Perton Dental Practice (Anders Square): 01902 758120 Dental Surgery, Tamar Medical Centre: 01902 756114 Perton Funeral Directors: 01902 756830 Perton Clinic : 01902 758150 Perton Civic Centre: 01902 745971 Perton Library: 01902 755794 Church at Perton: 01902 750232 Lakeside Community Church: 01902 752129 Neighbourhood Police: 0300 1234455 Staffordshire Police: 08453 303132 MP: Gavin Williamson: 01902 701479 Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000 Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121 Parish Council Office: 01902 745971 20