Perton and Pattingham Pages September 2016 by Kay Garrison

SEPTEMBER 2016

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Perton Academy We are delighted to inform you that Sandown First will start the new school year as Perton Primary Academy 4-9yrs. As with all new beginnings we have a great sense of excitement, confidence and hope about the future of our new Academy status Excitement about new opportunities as part of Staffordshire University Academy Trust, and confidence in our success as an outstanding Academy. The children will celebrate a launch day on September 23 rd. We will update you on changes to contact details and new web-site in the Autumn Our vision is to nurture confident, happy children and challenge young, enquiring and innovative minds. We look forward to continuing a strong and valued partnership with our parents and everyone in our local community. You are welcome to visit us and we feel privileged to share our inspirational journey with you!

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In the past the Banks and Building Societies have traditionally looked after us but many customers have lost faith and trust in them in recent years. The alternative is to seek out a Financial Adviser, which for many will be a scary prospect. All Financial Advisers are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are charged with providing you as the client suitable Financial Advice. Financial Advisers don’t gamble with your money or guess what the markets are going to do, they use their knowledge, experience and skills to research the market and recommend the most suitable areas for investment that they can. Over the past few months we have seen uncertainty in the financial markets, a change of Prime Minister, a Brexit Vote and I haven’t even mentioned Jeremy Corbyn or Donald Trump. We can’t predict the future but there is likely to be further market uncertainty, whatever happens both here in the UK and in the wider world. Uncertainty may affect the markets in the short term and potentially in the longer term. The question then follows ‘ what should I do with my pension, savings and investments? ‘ You could put your money in the Bank or Building Society, seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser or put it in a suitcase under the bed. Whatever you choose there are risks involved and advantages and disadvantages. We would never advocate putting your money in a suitcase under the bed as inflation, theft or fire could seriously reduce your wealth. If you are going to invest in these uncertain times it is important to choose wisely and make informed decisions about your investments and your future. A Financial Adviser will complete a full factfind, assess your attitude to risk and choose the most suitable investment products and funds for you given all of your circumstances. There are investment products with a variety of different levels of risk, from low, low to medium, medium, medium to high and high risk. The returns on each will differ and your Financial Adviser can advise you on what’s best for you, your family and your future. If you would like an initial free, no nonsense, no obligation appointment with myself, Frank Cochran, Derek Baillie or Mark Mitchell then please give us a call or drop us an email. Call: 01902 422333 or Email: info@fscinvestments.co.uk We will always try to place your money in the most suitable place, at different times to suit your personal requirements.

Robin Place – DipFA MIFS Independent Financial Adviser FSC Investment Services Limited. The purpose of this article is to provide technical and generic guidance and should not be interpreted as a personal recommendation or advice. You are not certain to make money - you may suffer a loss. FSC Investment Services Limited is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Tips From Your Local PGA Pro at Perton Park..... What a great Olympic Gold Medal Win by Justin Rose, this Month it’s a tip from him. Sometimes there’s so much to think about on the course, you can forget to think about a very important detail: Where you’re aiming. We’ve all caught ourselves doing it at some point. You’ve got some swing thought in your head or you’re so obsessed with not making another bogey that you end up just putting the club down haphazardly and swinging away. There’s no point in putting a good swing on the ball if you’re not even aimed at a specific target. To help make sure you’re aimed correctly, try Olympic gold medal winner Justin Rose’s alignment trick. “I try to go with clear targets,” says Rose. “If there's someone wearing an orange sweater two yards left of the flag, that's what I'm zeroing in on.” Since there probably isn’t a gallery following you around, look for a certain tree behind the green that you want to hit at, or a bush, or sign. Any object that’s easy to pick out and won’t move during your pre-shot will work. “To aim, I draw an imaginary line from my target to the ball,” says Rose. “Then I choose an intermediate target on that line about six feet in front of me. I square the club to the shorter target, then take my stance.” It’s hard to line up to something that’s a few hundred yards away. By lining up to an intermediate target, you’re giving yourself a chance to line up more accurately. Dial in that intermediate target, and your good swings won’t go to waste. Get out on the course and try it before the Winter arrives!

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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 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 FIT 2 Box: Exercise classes held on Tuesdays at Perton First School, Juniors 6-6.30pm and adults 6.30-7.30pm. There is also an adult class on a Friday at Perton Civic Centre 7-8pm and a Fit2Box 30 class at Perton Civic Centre on Wednesdays 6.15-6.45 also Thursdays 9.30-10am. Call Simon on 07470221041 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 ( ÂŁ2 a class ) 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. DANCING: Classes for all ages in Ballet,Tap, Acrobatics, Disco and Contemporary held at the United Reformed Church hall, Tettenhall Wood and at the Bradmore Centre Birches Barn Rd. W-ton. Shows and Examinations. Contact the Fusco Academy of Dance established 1972. On 07713126218 or e mail annafusco22@aol.com or hazel.fusco@yahoo.co.uk. New term begins Saturday 10th September. New ballet class at 10am.

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VILLAGE BLINDS

NEW SHOWROOM AT 1 FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST 3 vertical blinds supplied for £75 up to 5' width.

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A Word From Gavin Williamson............... This summer it was a relief to get back to South Staffordshire after the political unrest of the past couple of months. I recently visited the South Staffordshire branch of the Staffordshire Police Cadets. The idea of Staffordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis, the scheme was created in order to strengthen links between the police and young people and to promote good citizenship. It is open to those between 14 and 17 years old, equipping them with useful skills that they might need for their future. Cadets work towards nationally recognised qualifications in team-building, citizenship and personal skills following a detailed programme that covers every aspect of policing and how they support the police in keeping our communities safe and reassured. After speaking with the Cadets, it was great to hear that they are benefiting academically and socially as well as reconnecting with local policing teams and local communities, giving them a real advantage later on in life. I would like to thank Deputy PCC for Staffordshire Sue Arnold and the Cadets for their wonderful hospitality. It was clear from listening to the Cadets share their experiences that the scheme has had an incredibly positive impact on their lives and I would encourage young people between the ages of 14 and 17 to take part in this brilliant local scheme. I have been very grateful to have been invited to many local volunteer led groups right across South Staffordshire over the summer benefitting so many different parts of society. I cannot thank the selfless volunteers enough who give up their time to teach and support others. On a personal note, it was a huge surprise and an honour that the Prime Minister asked me to join the Cabinet as the Chief Whip. I am looking forward to this new challenge as well as now having a voice for South Staffordshire at the very heart of Government.

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Wild About Perton in September..... As I walk around Perton, I always look out for a favourite plant, fungi or bird at a particular spot, because, I’ve seen it there before so it’s likely I’ll see there again. Does that make sense? Yes, it does. Plants, birds and fungi are often found in the same places time and time again, because the local conditions support their way of life. It’s obvious, particularly for water birds such as the coots that love the weed and the security of a tower nest in the middle of the Upper Lake. Also for Canada geese; the close cut mown green space is just perfect grazing for the cow of the bird world. I’ll always associate Bluebell Walk, with blackcap, because that’s where I first spotted one of these delightful song birds in the shady dense undercover that suits them best. Similarly the copse between St Andrew's Drive and the Parkway is particularly good for fungi, with collared earthstar a regular, particularly in the autumn, and occasionally shaggy ink cap, also known as lawyers wig, because of its similarity to a barrister's white wig. The culverted river alongside Gainsborough Drive, is just the right spot for the flashing yellow, grey wagtail, to search out invertebrates on the river edge. The mire area in Bluebell Walk is damp, just the right for purple loosestrife and meadowsweet. Birds are free to roam from place to place but plants tend to live in communities of other plants, where the conditions suit them. The hard standing, now an open clearing in Bluebell Walk, was once a hangar floor for RAF Perton and, the one place where ash seedlings can’t grow despite the plentiful light. The hard surface is too harsh for many, but gradually over the last thirty years plants such as wild carrot and hare's-foot clover have begun to cover the concrete in a green carpet. Wild About Perton is supporting the Perton Village Show and Perton History Day on Saturday 17th September or join us for our next monthly wildlife walk on Saturday 1st October leaving Perton Library at 2pm.

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