Wombourne Pages June 2016 by Kay Garrison

Wombourne Pages

JUNE 2016

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LOCAL CLASSES & GROUPS: WOMBOURNE SLIMMING WORLD: On Tuesday's at The Venerable Bede on Giggetty Lane Slimming World ( Wombourne ) is held at either 3pm, 5pm or 7pm. Call Claire on 07942989989 for more info SLIMMING WORLD: On Wednesday's at St Bernadette's RC church, Rennison Drive, Wombourne is held at either 9.30am or 11.30am. Call Claire on 07942989989 for more info 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 in order to increase physical participation and improve well being across a range of age groups and ability levels. For info and ride details please call April on 07794 710927 or Neil on 07910 023306 or find us on twitter/facebook WALKS & TALKS: Throughout the year Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the RSPB have a series of walks and talks at various locations. Everybody is welcome all events. See www.connectpages.co.uk for the timetable. WOMBOURNE & DISTRICT SCIENTIFIC & HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Meetings held on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7.30pm in the Wombourne Community Centre (Library Building). Email secretary@wombournescientificsociety.org.uk or see website at www.wombournescientificsociety.org.uk for more information and the timetable of events.

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Useful Numbers Gravel Hill Surgery: 01902 893375 Dale Medical Practice: 01902 892209 Willows Dental Practice: 01902 324230 Wombourne Clinic : 01902 892495 Wombourne Civic Centre: 01902 896300 Wombourne Library: 01902 892032 St Benedict Biscop CE Church: 01902 897700 St Bernadette's RC Church: 01902 893434 United Reformed Church: 01902 896116 The King's Way Church: 01902 898100 Wombourne Methodist Church: 01902 358420 Neighbourhood Police: 0300 1234455 Staffordshire Police: 08453 303132 MP: Gavin Williamson: 01902 846616 Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000 Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121 Parish Council Office: 01902 896300 Wombourne Volunteer Bureau: 01902 892492 If there are any other telephone numbers you think would be useful to the people of Wombourne then please contact us at wombournepages@gmail.com

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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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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

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 right across the area 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. We are lucky to have many companies in South Staffordshire such as McCains here in Wombourne that offer brilliant apprenticeship opportunities for young people. I have no doubt that the Wombourne 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

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