Perton and Pattingham Pages April 2017 by Kay Garrison

APRIL 2017

Perton & Pattingham Pages MONTHLY BUSINESS DIRECTORY: INC: EVENTS ▪ GROUPS ▪ CLASSES ▪ NEWS ››› Find & Search Local Businesses

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A Word From Gavin Williamson............... One issue that continues to blight our countryside in Perton and indeed right across our beautiful South Staffordshire land is fly-tipping. I was disgusted to hear about a recent incident on land where three lorry’s worth of rubbish was dumped on private land. The rubbish that is dumped during incidents like this takes several weeks to move and at a vast expense from landowners and the Council. It is absolutely disgusting that environmental vandals on a commercial basis are dumping waste and rubbish across our countryside. I believe that we need to start introducing tougher sentences and see judges issue punitive fines of £30,000, £40,000 or £50,000 rather than these ridiculous sums of £400. At the moment these environmental criminals believe the risk of dumping on any piece of land they chose is a risk worth taking and it is not a deterrent. I heard of one incident where one perpetrator commented that it was cheaper to pay the fine of £400 rather than hire a skip for two weeks which is infuriating. Offenders may think fly-tipping is a victimless crime but it is not. We all pay the price for it. I completely sympathise with landowners and farmers and I know how much of a real frustration it must be for them to not only spend thousands of pounds clearing up the waste but also facing countless interruptions for farmers on land that can be used for business. It is so frustrating to hear of so many incidents where people disregard Perton’s beautiful green spaces and cause so much harm to green belt land, especially farmland. I was disappointed to hear that after household recycling centres introduced charges at the end of last year, the number of cases had begun to rise. I called on the Council to meet with myself and representatives from the NFU. The meeting was very constructive and I pushed for further support for farmers who have to deal with fly-tipping on their land, urging the Council to look at providing more preventative measures and tougher sentences and also suggesting the introduction of a helpline or more cameras on public land in order to catch the perpetrators. I welcome the support from both the Council and the NFU on this very important issue. Each case of fly-tipping that takes place is so destructive but the type of vandalism that farmers have to deal with is particularly damaging. We have to ensure that our farmland and green spaces are protected from those who seek to destroy it. On upcoming events, I am very much looking forward to celebrating Easter in South Staffordshire. I always relish the opportunity of being able to spend time visiting our fantastic community groups and local businesses. It is always wonderful to be able to learn more about businesses in Perton and I am always so pleased to hear about the ways that both businesses and community organisations are benefitting our local area.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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Words of Wisdom from Rev Julia Cody.... Happy Easter! As I listen to people, my perception is that the Christian festivals at the heart of Easter are even further from people’s awareness than those underlying Christmas. But our chocolate eggs, bunnies and spring flowers all point to the celebration of new life. This new life isn’t about Spring - half of the world doesn’t celebrate Easter in the spring, but in the autumn! This celebration of new life is founded on Jesus’ new life - the resurrection - after his cruel death on a cross. 6 weeks’ ago I had the privilege of re-visiting what’s often called, “The Holy Land” - Israel and Palestine - a beautiful, fascinating, historic land, visiting the sites of Biblical events, and being challenged by the painful complexities of today. The places we hear of at Christmas and Easter: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Garden of Gethsemane, Galilee… they’re real places which I’ve visited. The people we hear of at Christmas and Easter: Mary, Joseph, Pontius Pilate, King Herod, Jesus… they’re real people who lived in these real places. Bible stories aren’t made-up fairy-stories. They involve real people, places, and events, many also recorded by other contemporary writers. Jesus really did die, crucified on a cross, a common form of Roman execution; I believe Jesus also really did receive new life, as we celebrate with eggs and bunnies, and there is evidence supporting this. If you’re someone who likes to look at facts and proofs, and would like to unpack the historical reality of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, please do get in touch.

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LOCAL CLASSES & GROUPS: PERTON & PATTINGHAM CHOIR SINGING: If you are interested in joining the popular choir, singing light and popular music with the occasional challenging piece, why not come along to one of their weekly rehearsals held in Pattingham Village Hall on Wednesdays at 7.30pm, or for more information, contact Gena Richards on 01902 700188 or Alan Hickman on 01902 744653. SLIMMING: Slimming World on a Thursday at Perton Civic Centre 3pm, 5pm and 7pm and run by Sheena who can be contacted on 07962075980 WILDLIFE WALKING GROUP: Monthly wildlife walks, leave Perton Library at 2pm every first Saturday of every month. For further information contact Keith Elder on 01902 754245 or keith.elder@hotmail.co.uk. FITNESS CLASS: Mondays at 6pm at Perton First School fitness class suitable for all the family. Booking is advisable text Liz on 07913168343 ADVICE: South Staffs Work Club, Perton Library 2.15pm - 4pm every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month. The Work Club offers advice and support to local people in preparation for the introduction of Universal Credit. The services are completely free and offer advice on Benefits, Debt, Career Coaching, CV development, Volunteering and much more. CYCLING GROUP: The SSCS promotes cycling as a fun and safe way to stay active and healthy by providing guided inclusive community based cycle rides ( from Perton ) in order to increase physical participation and improve well being across a range of age and ability. For details please see www.connectpages.co.uk KNITTING CLASS (KNIT & PURL): The classes are open to anyone who is interested in knitting. Experienced knitters are quite happy to teach anyone who does not know how to knit, adults or children, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in the New Room, Civic Centre, Perton on the second Thursday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. The classes are informal, lots of chat and refreshments. Everyone knits their own thing; some knit for charity, some for family and friends. Contact details are 07946 861057 or pedged@supanet.com PRE SCHOOL DANCE CLASSES: Every ThursdayPerton Diddi Dance hold a Funky Pre School Dance Class for boys and girls. Classes are held at The Church at Perton from 2.00pm - 2.45pm. Call Svenja on 07846 337910 for more details. DANCING: Classes for all ages in Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Disco and Musical Comedy held at Holy Cross Church Hall, Bilbrook. Annual Shows at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton and exams with MASD. Contact Carol on 01902 398710 or email carol@suttieschoolofdance.co.uk.

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