Perton & Pattingham Pages Dec 2015 by Kay Garrison

DECEMBER 2015

Perton & Pattingham Pages MONTHLY GUIDE: BUSINESSES ▪ EVENTS ▪ GROUPS ▪ CLASSES ▪ NEWS ››› Find & Search Local Businesses

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Perton & Pattingham Business Index Home& Garden Ala rms /CCTV/Home Security Ba throoms Blinds Builder Ca rpe ntry Ca rpe t & Inte riors Cle a ning Se rvices Dome s tic Applia nce s & Re pa ir Electricia ns Flooring Fue l Ga rde n Centre Ga rde ning & La nds ca ping Gutte r Cle a ning Lighting Locks mith Ove n Cle a ning Pa inte r & De cora tor Pla s tere r Plumbing & He a ting Prope rty Ma intena nce Roofing Tiling Tre e Surgeon Windows, Doors & Conservatories M otoring & Transport Bodywork Ma inte na nce Ta xi Se rvice

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Eating & Drinking Pubs Re s ta ura nts & Ta ke a wa ys Classes, Groups & Events Da nce Cla s s es Events Fitnes s Slimming The a tre & Pe rforming Arts Tuition IT, Finance & Prope rty Compute rs & Re pa ir Fina ncia l Advis e r Prope rty Sa les & Lettings Lifestyle, Leisure & Retail Childca re & Schools Chris tma s Collecta ble s & Toys Purcha s e Community Ca re Driving School Footca re Fune ra l Dire ctors Gifts & Home wa re Golf Clubs Ha ir, Hea lth & Be a uty Home a nd Toile trie s Supplie s Teddy Be a r Works hop Toy Shop/Pla y De n Animals & Pe ts Pe t Grooming Pe t Shop

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Tips From Your Local PGA Pro at Perton Park..... We're Here to Help this Winter

The Winter is the perfect time to sharpen up your game ready for 2016. Whether it's full swing, short game a playing lesson or even learning to play, give us a call at Perton Park.

Jeremy Harrold, Tel: 01902 380073 or email: jeremy@pertongolfclub.co.uk 6

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Words of Wisdom from Rev Julia Cody.... I’ve just come home from church where it’s a hive of activity as the shoeboxes donated for Operation Christmas Child are being loaded up, ready to begin their long journeys. Those shoeboxes, full of treasures lovingly selected, made or bought, will bring delight, smiles of joy and wonder to children who would otherwise receive nothing at Christmas. We don’t know where those boxes will end up - they’re sent all over the world. The news is full of tragedy, terrorism and fear - and one of the sad repercussions is our tendency to pre-judge people, putting them into categories, tarring them with the same brush as others. The shoeboxes offer a tangible sign of hope, light and love, going to children of all faiths and ethnicities, without prejudice - simply given with love to those less fortunate than ourselves. As we think of the historical events at the heart of Christmas, I think perhaps Jesus would’ve been eligible to receive a shoebox… he was Jewish, his family was poor, they were far from home and had to beg even to camp out in a stable, and soon ended up fleeing, in fear for their lives, becoming refugees, seeking asylum in Egypt… 2000 years later, it seems little has changed. As we enjoy and celebrate this Christmas, let’s not forget the facts of Jesus’ early life, let’s seek not to pre-judge anyone, and let’s be generous to those less fortunate than ourselves, sharing hope and love. May God bless you this Christmas.

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Useful Numbers Lakeside Surgery: 01902 755329 Tamar Surgery: 01902 755053 Pattingham Surgery: 01902 700462 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 753595 St Chad's Church Pattingham: 01902 700257 Neighbourhood Police: 0300 1234455 Staffordshire Police: 08453 303132 MP: Gavin Williamson: 01902 846616 Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000 Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121 Perton Parish Council Office: 01902 745971 Pattingham & Patshull Parish Council: 01902 746898 If there are any other telephone numbers you think would be useful, please email pertonpages@gmail.com

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Wild About Perton in December..... The name crayfish is thought to derive from the French word for crevice; the creature which bears this name is not a fish but related to the crabs and lobsters found at the seaside. Crayfish, live in crevices, nooks and crannies in streams and lakes, coming out at night to forage on whatever they can find including dead fish, insects, plants and each other. The crayfish is not a fussy eater. Our native crayfish, the White Clawed Crayfish is critically endangered in the UK. This is because much of the fresh water in which it used to live has become polluted by domestic, agricultural and industrial chemicals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been hit by the introduction of alien signal crayfish and most devastatingly by a crayfish plague, caused by a fungus which is 100% lethal to our native species. The priority in the UK has been to protect white-clawed crayfish sites where ever they still occur, but it is recognised that additional help is needed to secure their long term survival. Ark sites are therefore being selected with a clean permanent water supply, free from contact with signal crayfish and safe from plague. In Staffordshire the fight for their survival is being led by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk) who have identified ark sites mainly in remote streams and lakes. But the newest ark site is in Perton, the first site in a populated community, selected because our water is clean and the conditions are ideal for them to survive and prosper. Give them a thought this Christmas, by keeping an eye on our river for any pollution. Their survival is in our hands. Join us for a New Year wildlife walk on Saturday 2 nd January and hear more about our new crayfish residents at Perton Spring Festival on Saturday 23rd April at Perton Library. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our supporters.

For further information contact Keith Elder on 754245 or keith.elder@hotmail.co.uk. www.facebook.com/wildaboutperton

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LOCAL EVENTS: PERTON & PATTINGHAM Sunday 6th December 2015 - South Staffs Cycling Scheme - Perton Bike Ride from 9.30am. Would you like to get on your bike more? Call April on 07794710927 or Neil on 07910023306 for more info. Meet at Perton Civic Centre. Thursday 10th December - Flicks in the Sticks Movie Magic. "Imitation Game" showing at 2pm. Perton, Kingswood and Trescott Senior Citizens are Free. Otherwise £3.50 and refreshments at 50p. Saturday 12th December 2015 - Christmas Character Breakfast - £5.95 per child includes breakfast and a gift. 10.00am – 11.30am at the Wrottesley Arms, Perton Monday 14th December 2015- Perton Parish Council Meeting at the Civic Centre starts at 7pm. Have your say on Perton. Sunday 20th December – Carol Service at the Church at Perton starts at 6.30pm Thursday 24th December – Crib & Christingle Service at 4pm; hear the Christmas story and help to build the crib. Then Midnight Holy Communion at 11.30pm at the Church at Perton. Thursday 7th January 2016 - Flicks in the Sticks at Perton Civic Centre. The Madding Crowd starts at 2pm Perton, Kingswood and Trescott Senior Citizens admitted free of charge, all others £3.50 Intermission refreshments @ 50p per person Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd January 2016 - Harlequin Pantomime perform Cinderella for their 10th Anniversary Spectacular. It will be held at Perton Civic Centre. Evening performances at 7.30pm and the Saturday Matinee is at 2.30pm. Contact our ticket secretary on 07530 372852 or 01902 678242 Sunday 24th January 2016 - South Staffs Cycling Scheme - Perton Bike Ride from 10am. Would you like to get on your bike more? Call April on 07794710927 or Neil on 07910023306 for more info. Meet at Perton Civic Centre.

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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: These classes are held at The Pavilion on Perton just off Gainsborough Drive. Simon holds his classes on a Tuesday. 6.30 - 7.30 is for beginners to moderate and 7.30 - 8.30 is for advanced and people who exercise regularly. Call Simon on 07470221041 ADVICE: South Staffs Work Club, Perton Library 2.15pm - 4pm every 1 st 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 groups and ability levels. For contact and ride 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 ( £2 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.

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A Word From Gavin Williamson............... Westminster seems to get lit up with Christmas lights earlier and earlier each year, which can only mean one thing, the countdown towards the festive season has already begun. Our thoughts will have already turned to our Christmas celebrations and the time we spend with our family, friends and neighbours during this special time of year. I am already looking forward to attending the wide array of festive celebrations that we have here in Perton. There is something about Christmas that here in South Staffordshire that makes even the most Scrooge-like person done a Santa Hat and join in with the countless Christmas activities we have planned every year. Although Christmas is a time of reflection, it is also my busiest time of year attending Christmas light ceremonies and Christmas tree judging competitions to Christmas carol services, Christmas carol singing, Christmas dinners, Christmas drinks and the signing of 600 Christmas cards, the life of an MP is never still at this time of year. 2015 has been one of the busiest years since being elected as your Member of Parliament, with the election in May and the many local campaigns I have taken up on behalf of residents. It has been one of many challenges, but also many highlights, such as the victory in our campaign to save three fire stations across the constituency and also meeting the Queen for the second time when I was made a Privy Counsellor back in May. This year I have also had the privilege to visit so many organisations that take care of those who need that little bit of extra support, especially during these winter months and I am so thankful for the invaluable work that they do. I would urge everyone in South Staffordshire to take some time to do the same. Every Christmas it is wonderful to so many Perton residents come together in celebration of the festive season and I hope that you all have the most wonderful Christmas and wish you all the best for 2016.

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