Wombourne Pages October 2016 by Kay Garrison

OCTOBER 2016

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Wombourne Business Index Home & Garden Alarms/CCTV/Home Security Bathrooms Blinds & Curtains Builder Cleaning Services Decking & Fencing Electricians External Cleaning Garden Centre Gardening & Landscaping Gutter Cleaning Ironing Lighting Oven Cleaning Painter & Decorator Plasterer Plumbing & Heating Property Maintenance Roofing Tree Surgeon

TV Repairs 4 Windows, Doors, Conservatory 11 Window Cleaning 5 Classes, Groups & Events 16 Dance Classes 10 Events 8 Slimming 4,7,12 Theatre & Performing Arts 6 Tutoring 3,14 Lifestyle, Leisure & Retail 10,11 Beds & Mattresses 1,13 Car maintenance 16 Chiropodist 4,7 Christmas & Gifts 5,14 Community Care 7 Driving School 13,16 Finance & Estate Planning 13 Hair & Beauty 5, Restaurant 7,12,14,16 School 10

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The SME (Small to Medium size Enterprise) business sector is often seen as the nursery for the larger businesses of tomorrow. There’s no doubt that the people who take on the challenge of running their own businesses are brave, they must believe in themselves, they must have a solid business plan and a method to make the plan work. As a Financial Wealth Expert for over 35 years I have experienced seeing some clients make absolute fortunes from their little acorn becoming a mighty oak. When they do our services can help them to reduce the tax liabilities that undoubtedly become associated with running a successful and profitable business. What I’ve also come to learn is that companies and their chief executives and key personnel are often so busy becoming successful that they fail to look at the basic needs of themselves and more importantly their families. It is hard to argue against the fact that a managing director if pressed to replace themselves in their own company would struggle to find a single person who would work the hours they do, accept the remuneration that they do, have the depth of knowledge about the business that they do, have the understanding relationship with their Bank and Creditors that they do. In fact they would probably have to employ two or three people to cover all the things that they take for granted is part of their workload. The other aspect of this is that behind most business entrepreneurs there’s a partner at home sometimes with children and a mortgage that needs paying every month, school costs, food and all the other normal costs of living. In the unfortunate position of this entrepreneur loosing their life either due to accidents, terminal illnesses or indeed if they are prevented from working due to disability or long term illness, the business undoubtedly will suffer, but could it not also be argued that the partner and children and family of the entrepreneur will suffer a fate much worse. It’s sad but true in many cases the simple act of placing some life insurance cover or some other critical or terminal illness, income replacement insurance or indeed a cocktail of all of these, is the last thing on the mind of the entrepreneurial business owner, after all were all invincible aren’t we??? If it were to be pointed out that a large number of you currently reading this article would be putting yourself, your partner or your family into a worse financial position than a Local Public Transport bus driver would that shock you?? The reason I point this out is that Bus drivers (in the majority of cases) get 3 times their salary death in service life insurance, they get paid leave if their ill, they get a pension scheme and they can also select to have private medical insurance added to their package of employee benefits. So if you’re serious about your business, if you love your partner and your family don’t you think they at least deserve the security and peace of mind that is afforded to the families of a bus driver? 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.

Frank S Cochran DipFA, MIFS – Managing Director , 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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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

A Word From Gavin Williamson............... It is always fantastic to hear about local business thriving and creating new jobs for residents so I was thrilled to be invited to the Mount Pleasant Pub on Ounsdale Road recently to hear about their recent refurbishment. An investment of £163,000 has allowed the transformation the interior and creation a number of new jobs in the area. The refurbishment included a complete redecoration inside and out with quality lighting, wall and floor finishes, new and reupholstered furniture and a remodelled kitchen. The beer garden has been given a makeover and the car park has been repaired and relined. The pub offers an eclectic choice of entertainment including live music including bands and solo artists and will be introducing quiz and bingo nights and family fun days. It was great to see first-hand its fantastic transformation. Not only has the refurbishment improved the premises it has also created a number new jobs which is great news for the area. I was delighted to meet the friendly team who obviously have customer service at the heart of everything they do and the food I sampled was of a very high quality too. I’m sure that the pub is going to be a great success and I wish the new team all the best for the future. It is so encouraging to see companies investing into our communities, creating jobs and supporting businesses. I was delighted to visit a local manufacturing company and hear about their proposals to deliver on the job training for six apprentices, providing them with invaluable life skills in the sector, which can only enhance their future job prospects. It is so important that we see more positive opportunities such as these in our area, giving our young people the advantages that they deserve. The Mount Pleasant Pub is one of a number of businesses in the area that I have visited recently who have undergone refurbishments, with many businesses rolling out exciting expansion plans, which only goes to show how business in and around South Staffordshire is going from strength to strength.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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