Perton and Pattingham Pages 2016 by Kay Garrison

JUNE 2016

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

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Perton & Pattingham Business Index Home& Garde n Ala rms /CCTV/Home Se curity Ba throoms Blinds Builder Ca rpentry Ca rpet & Interiors Clea ning Services Decking & Fencing Domes tic Applia nces & Repa ir Drivewa ys Electricia ns Externa l Clea ning Flooring Ga rden Centre Ga rdening & La nds ca ping Gutter Clea ning Kitchens Lighting Locks mith Oven Clea ning Pa inter & Decora tor Pla s tere r Plumbing & Hea ting Property Ma intena nce Roofing Tree Surgeon Windows, Doors & Conservatories Window Cleaning

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Motoring & Transport Acce s s ories Bodywork Ma intena nce Ta xi Se rvice Classes, Groups & Events Da nce Cla s s e s Events Fitnes s & Sport Slimming Thea tre & Performing Arts IT, Finance & Prope rty Compute rs & Re pa ir Fina ncia l Advis e r Property Sa le s & Lettings Lifestyle, Le isure & Re tail Childca re & Schools Community Ca re Driving School Footca re Fune ra l Dire ctors Gifts & Homewa re Golf Clubs Ha ir, Hea lth & Bea uty Venue Hire Animals & Pets Pet Grooming Pet Shop

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Wild About Perton in June..... It’s been said that sun plus water equals life and that’s certainly true of the wildlife pond between the Upper Lake and the Muga Court. Created originally using the mud from the bottom of the Upper Lake, this small pond now teems with life. Subsequently the pond was improved with a staging area for safe pond dipping so that the water is only inches deep at the edge. First look on the surface for predatory pond skaters, and then sniff the air, taking in the pungent smell of the water mint growing in the middle of the pond. Then the fun starts! You’ll need a fine meshed net, like the one used at the seaside, to capture the life of the pond. Run the net through the water several times trying not to stir up too much mud and then empty the contents into a water filled tray to find out what you’ve caught. Let the water settle, then use your eyes. If you’re lucky you may find a young frog or newt, well on their way to taking their first steps on land. Six legged and three tailed damselfly larvae may be paddling around, getting ready to transform their bodies into long bodied red or blue flying insects. You may also find a ferocious dragonfly larvae, taking a break from stalking small animals amongst the water plants. Quick moving water bugs, such as the water boatmen, may scoot from side to side, plus, the slower water scorpion – not really a scorpion and harmless. And then there are the water snails, slowly grazing the abundant algae. But life isn’t finished at what you can see with the naked eye. With a magnifying glass, look for the fast moving water mites, and even smaller water fleas – not a flea, but a freshwater relative of crabs, bobbing up and down; with a rounded ‘robin’ like body propelled by waving antennae on its’s head. Join us for a wildlife walk on the first Saturday of every month starting from Perton Library at 2PM and on Thursday 16 th June at 7PM for an open evening of displays, presentations, refreshments and chat about Wild About Beautiful Perton.

For further information contact Keith Elder on 754245 or keith.elder@hotmail.co.uk. www.facebook.com/wildaboutperton 6

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Where are your savings and investments and how are they doing? We can’t predict the future but there is likely to be market uncertainty both here in the UK and in the wider world over the next few months. We have just seen Local Council Elections, Police Crime Commissioner Elections and Mayoral Elections in some parts of the Country and of course the European Referendum is on the 23 rd June. In November we will see the American Presidential Election with Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump the two main likely Candidates. If there is going to be uncertainty then the question then follows ‘what should I do with my savings and investments? ‘Should I leave them in the Bank or Building Society or should I consult an Independent Financial Adviser to get Independent Financial Advice? The Banks and Building Societies are in most cases providing poor returns on your investments with many accounts providing rates of return below the rate of inflation. The only guarantee they can give you is that your money will be worth less in real terms in twelve months’ time. An Independent Financial Adviser will search the whole market to find the most suitable investment for you and your family, given all of your circumstances. Most Independent Financial Advisers have years of experience and have built up a wealth of skills and knowledge to try and help you make the most of your savings and investments. FSC Investment Services Ltd have been based opposite the Molineux Stadium, in Waterloo Road since 1997 and have become a well-established, well known and well respected local Company. We have four Independent Advisers and hundreds of Clients, based in the Midlands and throughout the Country. Why don’t you give us a call or take a look at our website www.fscinvestments.co.uk to find out more about us. 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. We will always try to place your money in the most suitable place, at different times to suit your personal requirements. Call: 01902 422333 or Email: info@fscinvestments.co.uk Robin Place DipFA, MIFS - Independent Financial Adviser, FSC Investment Services Ltd. 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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A Word From Gavin Williamson............... The past month has been a big one in terms of celebrating anniversaries in our community of South Staffordshire. I helped Wild About Perton celebrate their 10th anniversary, the Central Orchid Society celebrated 60 years in Perton, I joined Codsall Flowers celebrate 20 years of business and most recently I celebrated 1000 years of Staffordshire. I was delighted to be invited to help celebrate Codsall Flowers’ 20th anniversary on their current premises. After meeting with the extremely talented staff, I was shown how many of their popular bespoke arrangements are created in this wonderful family-run business, whilst being acutely aware that my gardening skills were certainly not up to scratch. Staff at the shop also held a raffle with the proceeds donated to South Staffordshire First Responders who were also in attendance at the celebration. The group of volunteers, who with training from and under the control of the West Midlands Ambulance Service providing invaluable emergency life support until the arrival of the Ambulance Service. I was thrilled to hear that the proceeds from their raffle would be going towards the South Staffordshire First Responders. I know for a fact how hard they work and what a wonderful group of people they are, sharing an office building with them on Wolverhampton Road. The First Responders is an incredible organisation, whose dedicated supporters have saved countless lives. I cannot praise enough these selfless volunteers, who give so much of their time and effort towards helping others. I always really enjoy visiting our local businesses to find out more what they do and chatting to employees about issues that are concerning them. It is always wonderful to be able to visit and learn more about businesses in our local area and I am always so pleased to hear of their expansion plans, providing jobs, wealth, growth and apprenticeship opportunities to our area. I have no doubt that the Perton area will continue to reap the benefits of local businesses in the years ahead and I am very much looking forward to the many events that will take place as the village and the surrounding area continues to blossom and flourish.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150 16

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Tips From Your Local PGA Pro at Perton Park..... Don't Go Blaming Your Tools

There is no substitute for correct instruction from a PGA Professional but sometimes you may be fighting a losing battle if your equipment is unplayable. Get it checked out as you could be struggling because of no fault of your own.

Jeremy Harrold, Tel: 01902 380073 or email: jeremy@pertongolfclub.co.uk 20

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 6-6.30 & 6.30-7 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 ( £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. 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.

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Words of Wisdom from Rev Julia Cody.... Life goes on. Recently my wonderful Gran died. She was 92 and last year she and Granddad celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary! It was a sad day as we gathered for her funeral, but, as I’ve experienced serving many families, it wasn’t all sad - we smiled at treasured memories, laughed, and caught up. Life goes on… made tangible by the presence of Daisy, aged just 6 weeks, and captured in a lovely photo of 4 generations: Granddad, two sons, three of four granddaughters, and a new great-granddaughter. Life goes on. We travel life’s journey with others, some for our entire lives, some just for a section of the road. Last week I celebrated with close friends who, after 12 long years of ups and downs, have been successfully matched to adopt two little girls! On 10th-12th June the nation will celebrate our Queen’s 90th birthday. The 26th June heralds another celebration as 11 are ordained at Lichfield Cathedral, including Chris Tough. Many will know Chris, and Jim. Amongst many other things, Chris heads up Messy Church. It’s been a huge privilege to travel with her as she’s discerned this next step; seeing her flourish through her training; and now I’m so excited for her as she’s ordained, becoming Reverend Chris! Don’t be surprised to see another dog collar around the village! Life goes on. For me, most importantly, each day is travelled with God, assured of his unending love, forgiveness and hope - believing that life goes on even beyond death, with him for ever.

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