Staffordshire outlook January February 2018 by Staffordshire Outlook

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A Message From the Editor Hello readers, Welcome to the January/February edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine. I hope you’ve all had a great Christmas with family and friends! I want to wish all of our advertisers and readers a Happy New Year! Let’s hope 2018 is a great year for us all! In this edition we have also have plenty of new advertisers including Webbs Estate Agents if you are selling or buying a property, Integrity Bedrooms for your new dream bedroom all this inside and much more. The winners from the November /December edition are below. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who entered. We continue to have some lovely comments from the winners of the great prizes they have won in the magazine. Don’t forget to enter the fantastic competitions in this edition, including tickets for Hedda Gabler at The Grand Theatre and for The Shire Horse Society National Show. You could be one of the lucky winners, good luck!

Congratulations to: Winners of a pair of tickets to The Festive Gift Fair at the NEC Jessica Baker, Huntington Keri Barton, Cheslyn Hay Stephen Davis, Wimblebury

The team at the Staffordshire Outlook are extremely grateful to the local advertisers who choose to advertise their business in the magazine, and to the readers who continue to support the Staffordshire Outlook. We hope that our readers will use these reputable companies when the need arises, and don’t forget to mention Staffordshire Outlook if using any of the advertisers! If you are a business owner and would like to be featured in the Staffordshire Outlook magazine then please contact us on the details below. If you belong to a local group or charity and would like forthcoming events published in this magazine please email info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk

Enjoy your read ……

Winners of a pair of weekend tickets to the Magic of Motown Rachael Dyke, Shareshill Winner of a family ticket to Jack & the Beanstalk at the Grand Theatre Jo Ellard, Burntwood

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Contents

Make your money work 4 Tettenhall College - Take a closer look 6 The Grand Theatre Competition 8 Lucky Penny 10 Councillor awarded 10 Tile Choice new Cannock store 12 Chase Fire and Fireplaces 14 Integrity Bedrooms 16 Luxurious contemporary living 19 Puzzles 20 New Year, New You 22 Peppermill Interiors 24 LF Home Improvements 26 Tech Aluminium Systems Ltd 28 Cannock and Ladies Probus 30 Mash Running 30 Sow Unusual 32 Standeford Garden 33 Rat Facts 33 HRVC Group 34 Lock Master/Hydes Key Locker 36 Tracy Mason Travel 38 Shire Horse Society 40 Clearwater 42 Compton Hospice 44 Cannock Rotary 10k Race 46 SI Cannock APP Speaker 46 Harrisons Club 47 Recipe 48 New Year, New look salon 50 The Chase CACI 54 Tile Choice and Wolves FC 56 Specialist treatment without waiting 56 Simon Hobbs Vein Clinic 57 Sue Starr Hypnotherapy 59 Winter weather tips for your pets 60 Super Suzuki by Rob Taylor 62 Jaguar XE by Rob Taylor 63 Index of advertisers 64 Puzzle Solutions 64 What are Lasting Powers of Attorney 65 Trifocal Lenses 66

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We live in interesting times. We’ve got Brexit, a Trump presidency, recent elections in both the UK and France and one coming up in Germany, plus we have an emboldened Russia. Additionally, the Pound has fluctuated, and the UK inflation is on an upward cycle. However, we have also seen some fairly resilient Stock Markets in the UK, US and elsewhere.

What it may mean for you Challenging times can be good, as well as bad, for financial planning. Either way, it often introduces even more elements that have to be considered. But first, it’s worthwhile to take a step back and consider that, whilst Brexit will 4

have a generational effect; much of what is occurring may relate more to the short-term. Yet, financial planning should often address the longer-term picture. To put this into perspective, let’s think back just 10 years. In 2007, the iPhone had only just launched, Facebook was in its infancy, and Woolworths was on every high street! As for the financial marketplace, the term ‘sub-prime mortgage crisis’ was only just coming into common usage.

Financial check-up Much has changed over the ensuing 10 years. But while it’s important to think longer-term, the demands of daily life mean that, understandably, many of us

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live largely in the ‘here and now’. Juggling a busy family and social life, alongside work commitments, leaves little time to focus on finances. So that’s why it makes sense to seek professional advice, someone who will work with you to assess the bigger picture. For us, this means being mindful of meeting both the shorter-term needs along the way (such as property purchase, university costs, or special treats), and longer-term planning to ensure you can fully enjoy your later years. As part of this process, we’d consider your requirements and financial position, the mood of the financial markets, product choices, various initiatives introduced, and tax benefits on offer.

It pays to take advice In fact, recent research has shown that those who took financial advice (between 2001 and 2007) were, on average, around £41,000 better off by the 2012-2014 period, than those who didn’t. (Source: International Longevity Centre & Royal London, July 2017 survey)

Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss your financial needs. HM Revenue & Customs practice and the law relating to taxation are complex and subject to individual circumstances and changes which cannot be foreseen.

Numerous Developments It’s wise to take advice when you consider some of the key issues set out in this publication, along with the following:

John Webb

The Budget – at the time of writing the next Budget will be in autumn 2017, which will reflect the new timetable. As from 2018, budgets will now occur in the autumn, with simply a Spring Statement from spring 2018 onwards.

Inflation – for the first time in a long time, we need to be aware of the impact of inflation, as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) now sits at 2.6%. (Source: Office for National Statistics, July 2017, released August 2017)

John Webb is a Chartered Financial Planner and a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, the highest accolade designated by that organisation. The Personal Finance Society is the professional body for the Financial Advisory Profession in the United Kingdom, promoting the highest standards of technical knowledge, client service and ethical practice.

If you would like more information or need advice on your specific circumstances please feel free to contact the author John Webb of Midland Independent Financial Services Limited on 01543 468877 or john.webb@ midlandifa.co.uk Midland Independent Financial Services is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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www.midlandifa.co.uk Throughout the year Midland Independent hold investment seminars with industry experts. If you would like to attend please email: info@midlandifa.co.uk

Tettenhall College TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Tettenhall College is an independent, day and boarding school for 2-18 year olds situated in the picturesque village of Tettenhall on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border. We provide an exceptional learning environment with the focus on individual potential in an inclusive, vibrant community. The emphasis is on an education that develops the whole person both in and beyond the classroom with exceptional extra-curricular opportunities that complement rigorous academic standards. Academically, results are consistently high and the School was placed 336th in the Times Good Schools Guide in 2017, over two thirds of sixth form pupils achieved top grades of A*, A or B while 50 per cent of the Year 11 pupils achieved 9 or more GCSE A*-C grades; 27% per cent of all grades were at the top level of A*or A. Life skills and preparation for life beyond school are important elements of the educational offering here and this permeates from Nursery through to Sixth Form. It is especially apparent in the new 6th Form Centre with dedicated facilities for independent study and recreation to support older pupils in the transition to higher education and employment. Pupils consistently achieve beyond expectations, leaving as well-rounded, confident young adults ready to face the challenges ahead. Many continue their education at top universities, with alumni at such places as Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Warwick. Others have earned places at specialised institutions

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including RADA, or prestigious industrial placements with renowned businesses. The School runs an extended day programme which challenges and stretches pupils in a wide range of opportunities, giving them as broad and varied an education as possible. The wide array of extracurricular options and sports – from rock climbing to engineering, business enterprise to dance – ensures that everyone will find their niche and grow in confidence. A proud tradition and ethos coupled with a forward thinking modernity sets Tettenhall College apart. Time honoured, listed buildings standing alongside contemporary architecture provides an apt visual representation of the school personality. The School has come a long way since its foundation over 150 years ago by local industrialists originally with 15 boys and a cow (to supply the boys with milk). Yet the traditional values and the wonderful historic setting remain the same. This is a secure, happy environment and pupils and staff are staunchly proud of their School. For potential newcomers this is an exciting time to join us as development plans come to fruition. New multi-purpose sports pitches, squash courts and study facilities as well as refurbished boarding houses signal a new chapter in our history. For enquiries or any further information please contact us at – admissions@tettcoll.co.uk

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One lucky winner can win a pair of tickets to see HEEDA GABLER on Tuesday 23 January at 7:30pm. The National Theatre has announced that Lizzy Watts will take the title role of HEDDA GABLER which, following a sold-out run at the National Theatre earlier this year, will tour to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2018, from Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 January. We have a pair of tickets to give away to the opening night on Tuesday 23 January at 7:30pm. Just married. Bored already. Hedda longs to be free… This vital new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece is by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning playwright Patrick Marber (Closer, Three Days in the Country) directed by Ivo van Hove, one of the world’s most exciting directors. Olivier and Tony Award®-winning van Hove made his National Theatre debut with HEDDA GABLER, which opened in December 2016. His acclaimed production of A View from the Bridge recently played to sold out houses in London and on Broadway and Obsession starring Jude Law is currently playing at The Barbican, London. Van Hove’s next production for the NT will be the world premiere of Network based on the Oscar-winning film and featuring the UK stage debut of Bryan Cranston. Lizzy Watts’ theatre credits include Strife at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Angry Brigade and Artefacts at The Bush, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Globe, Blink for Nabokov and Wasted for Paines Plough. TV includes The Durrells and Midsomer Murders and plays Ivy Layton in BBC Radio 4’s Home Front. Set and lighting design for HEDDA GABLER is by Jan Versweyveld, with costume design by An D’Huys and sound by Tom Gibbons. The Associate Directors are Jeff James and Rachel Lincoln. Patrick Marber said: ‘It has been a huge honour to work with the great Ivo van Hove on this version of Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre. I am thrilled that this tour will enable more people to see his incredible production.’ Scott Bird, Press & PR Manager at the Grand Theatre said: ‘Following hugely successful runs of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time and One Man, Two Guvnors from the National Theatre in 2015, we are pleased to welcome NT productions back to the city of Wolverhampton. Hedda Gabler will form an integral part of the theatre’s quality drama offerings throughout our 2017/18 season.”

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To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question correctly and email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number to arrive by Tuesday 16th January 2018. Winners will be notified by telephone.

Who will take the title role of Hedda Gabler? Competition Terms and Conditions Winners to collect tickets from the box office on the night of the show Tuesday 23rd January 2018. Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative prize nights available. Winners may be required to partake in relevant publicity

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The Rotary Club of Cannock THE LUCKY PENNY On Wednesday 22nd November, over 50 Rotarians from around the district joined members of The Rotary Club of Cannock at their meeting at the Barns Restaurant to hear the fascinating life story of Flight Lieutenant James A Penny a veteran of the Second World War. Jim who is 92 years old and lives in Shropshire joined the RAF in 1941.

After the war Jim remained in the Air force to complete 30 years service. Jim now spends quality time with his wife Ursula and family; he is still a very keen and active croquet player. Perhaps the most important aspect of Jim’s story is that it shows the values which he and thousands like him fought so bravely to defend are as relevant today as they were then.

After his training in the USA & Canada he was posted to RAF Shawbury where he flew Airspeed Oxfords before being posted to RAF Tilstock, he and his crew trained to fly Whitley Bombers. Due to their many successful raids he and his crew were asked to volunteer for Pathfinder duties flying Lancaster bombers from RAF Bourn in Cambridgeshire.

After his talk Jim signed copies of his memoirs and explained that he donates some of the proceeds from the sales of his book to the RAF Benevolent Fund.

It was on their nineteenth mission, whilst over Berlin, that Jims Lancaster was hit by anti-aircraft fire. This detonated the 4000lb bomb on board the plane. The aircraft blew up and threw Jim clear, but sadly no other crew member survived, hence the title of his memoirs ‘The Lucky Penny’.

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With a collection of the very best materials, accessories and finishes, we can create a design customised for you. We deliver our own visions that balance beautiful bespoke design and incredible functionality all in one. Simply choose a day and time that suits you and one of our friendly and highly experienced designers will come and meet you in the comfort of your own home. 16

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We would love to hear from you, whether it is a general enquiry or a specific enquiry as to our products, you can call us on 01543 278 777. Take a look at our website www.integritybedrooms.com

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We offer our customers a wide range of styles and finishes for our fitted furniture. We deliver our own visions that balance beautiful bespoke design and incredible functionality all in one. Simply choose a day and a time that suits you and one of our friendly and highly experienced designers will meet you in the comfort of your own home, and help you choose the style of fitted furniture and accessories to suit your style and budget.

Call 01543 278 777 for a free design visit Visit our website www.integritybedrooms.com. All of our furniture comes with a 10 year guarantee

Interiors Italia

luxurious contemporary living Creating your dream home interior has never been easier thanks to Interiors Italia. With three floors packed full of stunning furniture, accessories, lighting and much more, there’s something to suit every style and budget. If you’re looking for inspiration when it comes to planning the perfect look for your home interior, you’re sure to find it at the showroom. “All of our products are displayed in real room settings so that clients can get an idea of what items work well together. We’re always happy to offer advice and interior design help when it comes to planning a new look.” It’s this personal service and commitment to excellent customer care that really sets the company apart from the competition. Established for over 35 years and based at its central location in Wolverhampton city centre for nine, the Italian company has established a loyal customer base that not only spans the local area but the entire country too. This isn’t surprising when you consider what’s on offer, as Director, Roberta Colavito, explains: “We hand-pick all of the products we sell from manufactures in Italy and various other countries across the world. That’s why we have such a unique selection of furniture and accessories that are top quality and exceptionally wellpriced.” In addition to the company’s authentic Italian designs, there are also contemporary, traditional, industrial and rustic styles, including statement pieces from the Rootwood range. “Our Rootwood range is incredibly popular with our customers. There are so many beautiful pieces in the collection that would look amazing in any home.”

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“We work really hard to look after our customers and provide the best service and products we can, whilst keeping our prices completely affordable.” And for the Interiors Italia team excellent customer service doesn’t just apply in store: “We take a lot of care when we make our deliveries to our client’s homes. We have our own fleet of vans and a dedicated team of drivers who ensure that customers receive their item on time.” All of the company’s staff are experienced, trained and incredibly customer-focused. “Excellent customer service is our number one priority; we try to meet the needs of all of our clients. If they can’t find what they’re looking for on display, they’re welcome to look in our warehouse or flick through one of our many catalogues and choose to have something ordered in.” The Interiors Italia team travel across the country to attend all manner of exhibitions, shows and events, like Grand Designs Live at the NEC: “We’ve showcased our styles at many different events and have really expanded our client base. We have supplied interior designers, show homes, restaurants and even footballers with our unique ranges. We’ve also appeared on the hit TV show, Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.” Whatever you’ve got planned for your home make sure you visit Interiors Italia today, so that you can experience excellent customer service and find something extra special. 01952 321334 | WWW.STAFFORDSHIREOUTLOOK.CO.UK 19

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New Year, New You! SET REALISTIC GOALS TO ACHIEVE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

On the eve of 2017, many of us will follow the tradition of making a New Year’s resolution. But realities show that most of us won’t achieve that resolution by the time 2018 comes around or maybe ever. Some people will make resolutions that are mostly out of their control, “I’m going to fall in love this year,” or “I’m going to get my dream job”, but there are plenty of achievable lifestyle changes we could all make to improve our health and well-being in the coming year. Whether it’s to lose weight, save more money or quit smoking, the reality is that making a New Year’s resolution is simple goal-setting, something that most of us likely do every day at work or elsewhere in our lives. Some of those achievements are big, and some of them are minor victories. And whether we realise it, most of those achievements came from having a plan. New Year’s resolutions tend to be sweeping declarations of improvement in the coming year. But simply saying you’re going to lose weight or stop smoking won’t happen if you don’t have a plan and specific goals to do so. Set small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of overwhelming goals on Jan 1st. If your goal is to lose weight, figure out what steps you need to work on to achieve that. That could mean finding time in your schedule to go to the gym or finding other ways to exercise that you can squeeze in. If it’s to save money, it might mean also taking time to pack a lunch to take to work every day rather than going to the sandwich shop next door (that might help you achieve your weight-loss goal, too). If you’re trying to stop smoking, recognise most people can’t quit cold turkey and you’ll probably need to find some stop smoking tools or classes. 22

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Set benchmarks, but make them realistic. Don’t expect to lose 2 stone that first month, for example. Perhaps your resolution is simply that you weigh less at the end of January than you did on the first of the month, and the same applies for February and March until you get an idea of what is realistic. Then set goals for future months based on what you learned. Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t quite hit or goals or ended up cheating a little. Smoking a cigarette after a highstress day at work doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Neither does having dessert one night when you’re out with friends. Keep your eye on the long-term prize. If you can, find someone who shares a similar goal. Find a workout buddy or someone at work who used to smoke and could be leaned on for support. Lifestyle changes are hard, because our behaviours, both the good and the bad, are developed over time. If you set a resolution to make a change in 2018, recognise that it won’t be easy. But let’s all resolve to make a positive change in the coming 365 days and set a prize for achieving it.

GH Carpentry and Joinery GH Carpentry and Joinery is a Chasetown based business that has been established for over 25 years providing a wide range of carpentry projects.

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With my experience in the industry, jobs are completed to a high standard. I am city and guilds qualified and jobs have included hotels, pubs, offices, schools, barn conversions, refurbishments, old and new houses. I work within Cannock and the surrounding areas and are available to come and look at your project and supply a free quote. Great care is taken to ensure that you are fully satisfied with the end result. I take pride in respecting your home or business and your decision to choose my services. Regardless of the type of job big or small give me a call to discuss your requirements. My aim is to provide a quality carpentry service to local homeowners and businesses. T: 01543 675346 M: 07967 820002 E: guy.harris1@virgin.net

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Peppermill Interiors A FAMILY-RUN FURNITURE COMPANY WITH OVER TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE Peppermill Interiors has lots of contemporary furniture to view at its large showroom in Burntwood. Spread over two floors, the showroom has a selection of new, vintage and bespoke items on display, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Revamping your dining room for Christmas? Or maybe you’re welcoming the new year with a new kitchen? We stock a huge selection of furniture in a range of styles to suit your needs; from luxury upholstered dining chairs, to vintage inspired leather seating and traditional wooden kitchen chairs. As well as seating, you can also pick up the perfect table for your home; choose from a selection of tables in oak, pine or elm. You could even go for a bespoke model that can be made to order to your size and specification in just a couple of weeks.

furniture. Our new showroom has a warehouse on site, enabling us to keep most items in stock, ready to take away or be delivered to your door in a matter of days. We have over two decades of experience supplying furniture not only to domestic customers, but also to large restaurant chains like Nando’s, iconic brands such as Burberry, and a number of universities, independent cafes, and high street shops in the UK and further afield. You would be hard-pushed to find a UK city centre that doesn’t feature Peppermill’s products! We pride ourselves on the level of service we offer our customers, which is why we see people return to us time and time again.

We also stock copper, zinc and brass top tables for those looking to add ‘WOW’ factor to their homes. And, it doesn’t stop at items for your culinary quarter! We supply lighting, armchairs, sideboards, garden furniture, decorative items, and have possibly the most unique collection of original vintage and industrial pieces in the UK (if we do say so ourselves).

In 2018, Peppermill will be launching a selection of new products; we will be introducing some new styles, and some old favourites will be reappearing with fresh fabrics and colours. We also have an exciting new website in the pipeline, which will allow our customers to complete purchases online and will better showcase our ever-expanding product range.

We have been at our new premises in Burntwood for almost two years now, but some of you may have visited us previously at our showroom on Watling Street Business Park. Since then, we have rebranded from Peppermill Antiques to Peppermill Interiors to suit our new focus of more on-trend, contemporary 24

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Pop into our showroom in Burntwood, we’d love to see you! Our friendly staff are on hand to discuss your needs and help you create the ideal interior for your home or business. We’re open six days a week; Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Or you can browse online at www.peppermillinteriors.com

LF Home Improvements

Specialising in Roofing Services LF Home Improvements have been operating, as flat roofing contractors for nearly three decades. This experience means our knowledge of this trade is second to none and we take every step to make sure we never leave a customer unsatisfied. A very popular roof that we fit is the EPDM Rubber Roof. This is the world’s most widely flat roof material installed in one piece. EPDM Rubber Roof system offers a unique combination of features and benefits which have been demonstrated on hundreds of thousands of exposed roofs around the world. Suitable for House Extensions, Garages, Carports and Garden Sheds. It offers many great benefits: • • • • • • • • • •

One Piece Flat Roof System Pre-cut to fit your Roof No boiling tar used Environmentally friendly Attractive appearance and incredibly durable No chippings needed No Joins No Leaks Domestic, commercial and industrial Best value

We are skilled roofers who can promise you excellent repair services, which all begin with a full, honest assessment, backed by a free estimate service. We are professional roofers who have been repairing roofs for over 15 years. You can trust us to have your roof looking great again, and your home properly guarded against the wind and rain. One of the things in life people value the most is having a roof over their head and here at LF Home Improvements we never under estimate the need that people have to feel safe and protected. This is why we put so much hard work into ensuring that we provide the most comprehensive services for Roofing in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. As roofing specialists we only use the best quality materials in our work, but it isn’t only this that gives us such as excellent reputation for roofing in Cheshire & Staffordshire, it’s our work ethic. No matter what amount of work is needed, we approach every job with the same care and attention to detail. All of our work is completed to the highest standard and we know that you’ll be happy with the result.

Sooner or later a conventional flat roof will leak, due to lack of flexibility, weathering and failing joints. EPDM Rubber Roof is installed in one piece and will never split and are unaffected by weathering and have no joints.

LF Home Improvements offer a full range of roofing services for the domestic sectors. With vast knowledge and experience in the roofing industry LF Home Improvements offer both reliability and reassurance. Whether it’s a full roof installation, maintenance work or general roof repairs LF Home Improvements offer accredited roofing services in and around the Staffordshire areas. 2626 STAFFORDSHIRE STAFFORDSHIREOUTLOOK OUTLOOK | | January JANUARY 2018 2018

We quote for each job individually, based on your requirements, and offer a wide range of roofing products and services from minor repairs to replacements. We know that roofing doesn’t just stop at the actual roof, which is why we can provide, Fascias, Soffits and Guttering as well, all of the best quality, and we can help you choose something that will blend in with the rest of your home. We come highly recommended with Checkatrade.com with our reviews coming in at an average of 9.95 out of 10.00. If you’re not content with anything but the best, then use LF Home Improvements. Just give us a call to find out more about what we can do for you.

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Manufactured and installed to provide maximum viewing areas, our bi-fold and sliding doors add the 21st century to any property. They can provide you with clearer access to your patio or garden bringing the outside in, just unlatch the high security locking and with a light push you have the access to your outdoor living area. When closed, Bi-fold and sliding doors offer shelter and warmth with little reduction in natural light, allowing you to stay connected to the outside from the comfort of your home. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your bespoke ideas, plans and projects.

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Wolverhampton & Wombourne Half Marathon 2018 (AKA THE MONARCH’S WAY MARCH) Fancy following in the footsteps of royalty on a running adventure with a difference? Come claim your crown as king or queen of the runners on Sat 31st March 2018. This self-navigated event for teams of 2 or 3 people, winds its way through the beautiful countryside along the ‘Monarchs Way’. This was the escape route used by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester.

The event is being hosted by Mash Running Events who hold fun and friendly annual events in and around Staffordshire. Mark Mundy, Mash Running Joint Race Organiser, is excited to be in charge of what looks set to become a firm favourite on the running calendar. “There’s been a real buzz about this ever since we first mentioned the idea to some of the runners at our other events. It seems people are looking for something just a bit different and this certainly ticks all the boxes. With the varied terrain and landscapes, plus the fun of finding your way, it’s guaranteed to give you and your running buddies a right royal adventure.”

Mark goes on to say, “With the planned bear minimal way markings, the fun here is on navigating your way with the help of your mates. But you don’t need to be a compass bearing explorer to take part, easy to follow downloadable maps are available, as too are GPX way points for the more tech savvy.” Mash Running are keen to promote the friendly and fun side of running, and it reflects in the everyone is welcome attitude. Runners of all abilities lace up and get going at their events, where first timers line up next to established club runners. There are custom made medals for everyone taking part and category trophies for the winners. Plus the ‘Best Team Name ‘trophy open category which any team can win. Funny, cryptic, motivational, it’s up to you, just assemble your team and go for it! To find out more visit Mash Running events page at: www.mashrunning.co.uk

Cannock and District Ladies Probus CHRISTMAS MEETING December’s meeting was Christmas themed with turkey and Christmas pudding served at The Chase. Crackers were pulled, jokes shared, and fellowship enjoyed. Entertainment was provided by Kath Perry sing a mixture of popular songs and carols. There was much hilarity as groups were chosen to take the parts of the Twelve Days of Christmas: with Kath standing on one leg as the partridge in a pear tree! Chairman Pam Clarke followed the talk by inducting new member Maureen who has now settled in Cannock after living in Australia and Spain. Members donated to charity in lieu of sending Christmas cards which raised £64 for Air Ambulance and St Giles Hospice. The next meeting will be held at The Chase Golf and Country Club on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon. Guests and prospective new members are welcome.

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Picture shows: Margaret Davenport, Kath Perry and Chrissy Whereat.

For further information contact membership secretary 01543 505107 and www.probusonline.org

Sow Unusual ENVIOUS LOOKS It’s such fun to have something exotic in your garden to draw envious looks from your gardening friends. It’s even better when the plants are hardy perennials grown from seed at a fraction of the cost of full grown plants.

The great thing about growing unusual perennials from seed is the tremendous range available and the low cost means you can experiment with hardiness or plant a large drift without breaking the bank. Some perennials can take one, two or even four or five years to flower from seed but I have picked out some that should give some flower in their first year.

The Purple Sunflower (Berkheya purpurea) is a spiky, thistle-like plant from South Africa with large pale purple flowers in summer. These are really easy from seed and its far easier growing new plants than trying to divide up these unbelievably prickly plants. You might find the seeds listed as Zulu Warrior or Silver Spike – all of them are the same!

You might need to search the seed catalogues for these or even better join a plant society that issues a members’ seed list such as the Hardy Plant Society, Cottage Garden Society or Alpine Garden Society.

One of the most exotic looking flowers in our garden came from tiny, almost dust-like seed from a garden society and is now the largest and showiest plant in our garden. That is Devil’s Tobacco (Lobelia tupa). It’s incredible to think that an 8ft (240cm) plant will grow from such tiny beginnings. The seedlings are so small that is impossible to separate them into individual plants, so we just prick out a clump of seedlings to pot on. Although hardy they need a whole growing year to establish in the ground, so we keep them in pots in a greenhouse through their first winter and plant them out in the following spring.

All the plants mentioned below can be sown in late winter or spring in a little heat using standard seed compost. Remember to transplant the seedlings into pots as soon as they have their second pair of the leaves as seed compost has little food in it and they will stop growing.

Slightly trickier to germinate than those above is the Leopard Lily (Belamcanda chinensis) because the seed compost must be kept quite moist at all times to be successful. The reward is short plants with exotic looking freckly flowers in summer – indeed another common name is “Freckle Face”.

One of my favourites from seed and always reliable to flower in the first year is the exotic looking Commelina. This is relative of the Tradescantias we grow as house plants, but they are fully hardy in well drained soils. The common name is Sleeping Beauty as the brilliant blue flowers close each afternoon and open again in the morning. I find these beauties will self-sow into a gravel path or you can collect seed to sow in the spring to make more plants.

Giving your garden an exotic look using hardy plants grown from seed is simple and rewarding. What are you waiting for?

Foxgloves are commonly grown from seed and varieties like Pam’s Choice make a pleasant change in colour from the wild types. There are also some perennial species from southern Europe and these can only really be grown from seed. The Milk Chocolate Foxglove (Digitalis parviflora) forms neat rosettes and has masses of chocolate brown flowers in summer. This is one for a sunny, dry soil as is its cousin the Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea).

Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We will be at the Plant Hunters’ Fair at the National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR on Saturday 17th March 2018, free entry to plant fair & arboretum P&D parking; Alderford Lake Whitchurch SY13 3JQ on Sunday 18th March, free entry to fair. The Dorothy Clive Garden, TF9 4EU on Easter Sunday/Monday 1st/2nd April fair & gardens £4 (less than half standard price); Middleton Hall, B78 2AE on Sunday 8th April fair, garden & hall entry £2 and at a new fair at Sandwell Valley Country Park, B71 4BG on Saturday 14th April, free entry to fair and country park P&D parking. We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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Martin Blow Janet & I run Special Perennials, our website www.specialperennials.com is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell by mail order and at Plant Hunters’ Fairs only throughout the season.

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Welcome to HRVS Group Ltd HRVS Group Ltd – your All makes commercial partner in the central and north eastern belt of England, from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, & Staffordshire through to South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. With our Head Office located in Ripley near Derby and depots located in Sheffield, Scunthorpe, Sleaford & Stoke on Trent we are perfectly placed to cover all of your commercial needs, from a small business through to major UK fleets. HRVS provides top class customer service and aftersales support for Trucks, Trailers, Plant, Bus & Coach with a parts backup that’s guaranteed. HRVS are well known throughout the industry by all-makes fleets. Our all-makes commercial vehicle dealership is our specialty, along with HRVS being one of the UK’s largest MAN truck dealerships. HRVS ATF Centre’s are modern dedicated and open to all. HRVS Group are absolutely thrilled to announce they’ve been awarded the winners of two awards at the Commercial Motor awards 2017. The Commercial Motor Awards recognise and reward the best in new and used vehicle sales and aftersales.

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NUMBER PLATES

CAR & HOME LOCKOUTS

All Number plates are done while you wait and take around 5-10 minutes. You can look on screen to view you plates before they are printed so you know exactly what you are getting. There are a few choices you have, i.e styles of writing, borders, flags etc. All these extras are at a fixed price unlike all other number plate providers AND at half the price too.

24 HOURS A DAY – 7 DAYS A WEEK Just Call Tom on 07951473779 and I will travel to anywhere in the West Midlands to get you into your Car or Home as soon as physically possible. A lot of local callouts I have got the customer into their home within 15 minutes of taking the phone call and aim to carry on with those stats. Most importantly there is no call out fee.

CAR KEYS & PROGRAMMING

LOCKS & LOCK FITTING

At Hyde’s Key Locker we have a good range of machines that allow us to duplicate a great percentage of car keys, I will always advise you (the customer) on the best option for your circumstances.

At our shop “Hyde’s Key Locker” we supply a whole range of high security Locks, Latches, Cylinders, deadlocks and Padlocks plus more all at trade prices.

We will ALWAYS advise to have at least a spare key that can start the ignition. (This way you always have a backup key to get you out of trouble). This may be just the blade to open the car manually and the chip programmed to start the engine. This is the cheapest option.

“Lock Master” provides the service of fitting any of these locks, if you want a lock fitting for extra security or weather you just want one replacing due to moving house or misplaced keys our prices are more than competitive and available to all our customers 24/7 – Call Tom on 07951473779.

I can also do Full Remotes, the same as from the dealer, this is a slightly more expensive option but in our experience to date and comparing our prices to the main dealer we will save you a small fortune.

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TROPHIES

KEY CUTTING

We have access to a huge range of trophies to suit all sports and occasions. You can take a catalogue away with you to have a good look at this range and pick the trophies that are perfect for you. These can all be engraved in store while you wait also.

There is nothing more annoying for a customer to have a key cut and to get home and it not work. This is a very rare occurrence at Hyde’s Key Locker. It is impossible for it to never happen but our customers always tell us of other local key cutters they have been too who’s keys have failed even after 3 attempts. Not only this but we are the cheapest about also if you need a number of keys cutting we will always do a good deal for you.

ENGRAVING The engraving machine we have in the shop is very high tech and all computer aided. So no free hand or old fashioned style engraving and personally I think it looks a lot better, more professional and very neat and tidy. It takes a matter of seconds to set up the engraving area for whatever the item is you would like engraving on the screen and you the customer can view and alter anything you wish there and then. ANYTHING you would like engraving, the item or the wording or pictures, just ask and we will see what we can do.

We cut all types of keys from normal front door keys to locker keys, keys to code, safe keys and of course car keys too.

REFURBISHMENT OF OLD & NEW LOCKS On some of the older buildings, houses churches etc there are some big old type brass locks that are just too good to get rid of, we can refurbish these to a very high standard and even make keys to fit the lock if they have all been lost. This also applies to the newer type locks also.

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WE WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE BY 10% FOR ALL JOBS AND • Trophies & Medals for all occasions SERVICES • Locks, Mortice and Cylinder (UPVC) and lock fitting serivce as CYLINDERS well as lockouts ANTI-SNAP • SILVER-GOLD-PLATINIUM Padlocks & Chains • Safes PACKAGES AVAILABLE • Number Plates PLUS FITTING

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Excellent base to explore Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast 4*Hotel La Vue d’Or, Sorrento As the name suggests, Hotel La Vue D’Or enjoys a wonderfully panoramic location overlooking the Bay of Naples with views out towards the Isles of Capri and Ischia. Situated half way between Sorrento and Sant Agata, this three star superior hotel offers a warm welcome and a peaceful, homely atmosphere with friendly service. Although simply furnished the rooms are comfortable and make an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding Amalfi Coast and the nearby sights of Positano, Naples and Pompeii. The sun terraces surrounding the swimming pool are the ideal place to relax and enjoy the tremendous views. This is a charming and simple property offering very good value for money. There is a daily shuttle service to the centre of Sorrento, or alternatively a public bus stop 80m away, as well as complimentary parking for guests at the hotel. LOCATION: Sorrento & Amalfi Coast NEAREST AIRPORT: Naples Airport TRANSFER TIME: Approx 90 minutes Happy New Year to all of our clients from Tracy Mason Travel Tracy, Paula, Jackie and Kerry at Tracy Mason Travel would like to wish all of their clients a Happy New Year! Tracy said “over the years we have acquired many loyal clients who have now become great friends. We want to thank all of you for your continuing support and wish you all a Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming new clients and with our professional and friendly level of customer service, you too will be booking your holidays for many years to come”. All the staff at Tracy Mason Travel offers the highest levels of personal service and care and are dedicated to sourcing the

perfect holiday to suit you and your budget. We specialise in an extensive range of travel from UK breaks, to around the world tailor made holidays to your dream destinations. We book through all of the well-known operators including Classic, Thomson, First Choice, Thomas Cook, Jet 2, Olympic, Kuoni plus many more. As we are totally independent we will source the prefect holiday for you. Tracy Mason Travel was recently named as one of the best travel agencies in Britain in a new power-list of the nation’s best agents. Tracy Mason Travel is 100% financially secure and holidays including flights are ATOL protected by the Governmentbacked Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under our ATOL. For holidays and travel arrangements which do not include travel by air, our financial protection is administered by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) under our membership L5132. Please call in to speak about your 2018/2019 holiday, relax with a coffee and take your time deciding your next destination!

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Competition Win tickets to see the world’s largest display of Shire horses – an exciting day out for all the family The largest gathering of pedigree Shire horses trots into Staffordshire once again in March – and we’ve teamed up with the Shire Horse Society to give away tickets to see these magnificent animals in all their finery. It’s an extra special show for the charity, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2018.

Photo courtesy of Mick Haynes taken at Shire Horse Show 2017

Around 250 pedigree Shire horses are expected at the three-day event to be staged indoors at Bingley Hall at Staffordshire Showground from 16th to 18th March. And it’s the perfect opportunity for visitors to find out more about the gentle giants of the horse world, their role in history… and to support the future of a breed that is still regarded as at risk. Watch the iconic horses being put through their paces in hand, ridden and in harness. See the colourful grand parade. Learn about farriery. Browse an array of trade stands. Discover what makes a champion horse. New for 2018 is the ridden quadrille – a choreographed ride to music which is often compared to an equestrian ballet. Plus, there will be guided tours of the stables on Saturday and Sunday where visitors can watch horses being prepared for the all-important showing classes and get up close to these amazing animals. And with a children’s animal petting area, it’s a great day out for all the family! “This will be the third year that we have held the National Shire Horse Show at Staffordshire Showground and we look forward to welcoming visitors and competitors to the event, which is regarded as the largest gathering of Shires anywhere in the world,” said Shire Horse Society secretary Victoria Clayton. “The show has been held at a limited number of venues in England over its long history, and is believed to be one of the oldest, almost continuous, horse shows in the world, having been held for the first time at the Royal Agricultural Hall in Islington, London, in 1880, when the charity was named the English Cart Horse Society. “2018 is a special one for us as a charity because it marks our 140th anniversary, and we hope that hundreds of spectators will join us in Staffordshire to celebrate, along with our members who do such a great job of preserving this wonderful breed, which is still regarded as endangered and needs our continuing support.” Tickets for the 2018 show have remained at 2017 prices and are on sale via the Shire Horse Society’s website www.shirehorse.org.uk 40

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Photo courtesy of Carol Stevens taken at Shire Horse Show 2017

We have two pairs of tickets to give away in a reader competition. To be in with the chance of winning a pair of tickets, answer the following question: Which anniversary is the Shire Horse Society celebrating in 2018? Email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook. co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire TF& 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number to arrive by Sunday 11th February 2018. Competition terms & conditions A pair of tickets is for two adults (or one adult and one child) and valid for one day – 16th, 17th or 18th March 2018. Winners will be chosen at random from all correct entries and notified by telephone. No cash or alternative prize available.

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Self catering holiday cottages in Cornwall

Clearwater Carbis Bay If you’re looking for a quieter, more relaxed place to stay why not consider a holiday in Carbis Bay? Located on the outskirts of St Ives, Carbis Bay properties have the most superb sea views and many overlook the golden sands of Carbis Bay Beach. Enjoy the scenic train journey to St Ives or take a short stroll along the coast path - both routes have equally breath-taking outlooks.

beautiful and expansive communal garden, along which magnificent scenery accompanies you in either direction. Head right, passed Hawkes Point to Porthkidney Beach, or turn left and in half an hour be right in the heart of St Ives. Or, to make life that little bit easier, why not use the picturesque branch line instead? You’ll find Carbis Bay’s train station just around the corner in which St Ives can be reached within four minutes!

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Enjoy a self-catering holiday in Carbis Bay and take advantage of having immediate access to beautiful coastal path walks which lead left to the vibrant town of St Ives and right to Lelant and Hayle. As well as being a stone’s throw from St Ives, Carbis Bay is also close to Hayle and the beautiful beaches of Gwithian. By choosing a self-catering holiday in Carbis Bay you can enjoy your stay in a peaceful location, whilst being ideally placed to visit many of the wonderful attractions Cornwall has to offer.

Two sofas, arm chair, SMART TV with Netfix, Blu-ray DVD player, table with seating for six, ceramic hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine, sea views.

4 Gwel Marten is a luxury, first floor, spacious seaside holiday apartment with so much to offer. The unrivalled views from the large, open plan living area will simply take your breath away, and it’s the perfect place to spot dolphins when they make a visit. You also have the benefit of a private parking space to come and go as you please, totally stress-free. Both bedrooms are of a good size and one offers zip and link beds, which can make either twins to cater for families, or a super king-size for couples sharing fitting four adults comfortably. The apartment has been lovingly furnished and will make a great base for a holiday to remember!

Bath, shower, Jack and Jill basins, WC, washing machine in cupboard.

Bedroom 1

King size bed, SMART TV with Netflix.

Bedroom 2

Zip and link beds will be made as two singles unless a super king is requested, SMART TV with Netflix.

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Large communal garden, sea views.

Additional information

We accept bookings all year and offer short breaks too. Unfortunately we cannot accept pets. Electric storage heaters, undercover parking for one car, communal gardens, high chair and travel cot provided, please bring your own cot linen. WiFi,

Gwel Marten Apartments sit in an enviable position perched on Headland Road, the final road before making the final descent to Carbis Bay’s Blue Flag accredited beach. With commanding, 180 degree views across Carbis Bay beach to St Ives in one direction and Godrevy Lighthouse and Hayle Towans in the other, from Gwel Marten you can take in everything from the comfort and tranquillity of your own sitting room. Gwel Marten is also privileged to have direct access to the South West Coast Path via the apartments’

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returning to East Park, Wolverhampton for 2018 Walk, jog or run 3 laps of East Park, passing through several colour stations as you go. Cover yourself from head to toe in colourful powdered paint before joining your fellow Colour blasters in the arena to ﬁnish your day with a colour party.

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You can register as a group, or as an individual and will receive sponsorship forms and a runner number when you sign up.

Commemorative Compton Colour Blast 5k t-shirt Registrations will be open from 8 am on the day where you can pick up your commemorative Compton Colour Blast 5K t-shirt to either wear during the event, or to keep. You’ll also get a pair of neon sunglasses and a paint sachet to use at the paint party.

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ROTARIES ANNUAL 10K ROAD RACE The Rotary Club of Cannock annual 10k road race was held on Sunday 19th November. More than 150 runners pounded the roads around Cannock chase on a crisp autumn morning which helped rise over £1000 for Rotary Charities This was the eighth annual event which started and finished at Marquis Drive. The race was started by Cannock Chase MP Amanda Milling. Many club runners from the likes of Chase Harriers, Rugeley Runners and Wolverhampton & Bilston took part in this Photograph: DG Carol Reilly, Club President Cliff year’s race. Shore and Cannock Chase MP Amanda Milling about This year’s winner was Ben Skelton in a time of 35 minutes to start the race 27 seconds and the winner of the ladies race was Charlotte Beddow in a time of 45minutes and 46 seconds. Trophies were presented to the first three male and female runners also prizes were also awarded to age category winners. The Rotary Club of Cannock plan to organise the event again next year and details of the date will be announced early next year. For more information about The Rotary Club of Cannock visit www.cannockrotary.co.uk or email secretary@cannockrotary.co.uk Photograph: DG Carol Reilly and Club President Cliff Shore with marshals at 10k Road race

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ACTION ON POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS [APP] Action on Postpartum Psychosis [APP] is one of the charities being highlighted this year by President Val Jones, Cannock Soroptimists. It is a small and little known charity; in fact, prior to President Val naming it only 3 members of the club had ever heard of it! The condition Postpartum Psychosis is actually as common as Down’s Syndrome and one of the aims of the charity is to raise public awareness of the condition: Postpartum Psychosis is a frightening and devastating form of postnatal mental illness. Jocelyn Ellams, a volunteer for APP and someone who suffered from the condition herself following the birth of her son, gave a most interesting, emotional and enlightening presentation to club members. APP is run by health experts and by those who have suffered from the condition, they have 700 members. Some facts about PP are: PP is the most severe form of postnatal mental illness. It affects between 1 and 2 pregnant women in 1000 and so is as common as Downs Syndrome. Onset is within the first two weeks following childbirth and the acute phase can last for weeks Sufferers need immediate medical help Women DO recover from PP.

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Joss was herself a sufferer of PP and she bravely told us her story, explaining thoughts that she had at the time which in one sense she knew could not be true though she could not control them. She made it possible for us all to have some understanding of the dreadful experiences she had at that time – and also proved she has completely recovered. Soroptimist Kate Young hosted Joss and thanked her for giving up her time and, more importantly, for her honesty in telling us about how she was affected. She gave Joss a donation towards the work of APP from SI Cannock and told her that at the end of President Val’s year there would be a further donation. More information about Action on Postpartum Psychosis can be found at www.app-network.org and about Cannock Soroptimists at www.sigbi.org/ cannock-and-district or on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/SICannock; Photo: l to r: Joss Ellams of APP with Val Jones, President, SI Cannock & District

HARRISONS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB JOIN US THIS NEW YEAR Well here we are in 2018, the start of another year of excellent entertainment at Harrisons. We are looking forward to getting many more bands in 2018, as the live music goes down really well at the club and the dance floor is always full! If you are looking for a great night out, in great surroundings, with nice people, watching a live band, well the venue you want is Harrisons. Every Thursday evening there is a band performing with 5/6 band members, Country music on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, and foot tapping hand clapping Dixieland Jazz on 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Pay just £3 at the door. Visitors are always welcome. Buy a couple of drinks and you will get your entrance fee back due to our very competitive bar prices. These are great nights so come on drag yourself away from the TV, you will enjoy it. Every Tuesday night is DISCO NIGHT, with DJ Ron Dixon and music mainly from the 50s/ 60s/70s/80s this is just £2 on the door, it’s a good fun night and an ideal

place to make new friends. Saturday evening we have live entertainment acts and Wednesday is Bingo night. Visit us on facebook – Harrisons Sports and Social Club, you can see what’s on. Harrisons opens at 4pm on Mondays to Thursdays. We are open from 1pm on Fridays, it’s a great start to the weekend. Saturday and Sundays we are open all day. Cask ales are available. Come on give us a try in 2016 you will love it. We are 200 yards off the A34 in Wharwell Lane Great Wyrley WS6 6EU.

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Sports & Social Club Wharwell Lane, Great Wyrley, WS6 6EU Tel: 01922 412138 or 07801 236481 Open from: 4pm Mon - Thurs, All day Fri, Sat & Sun.

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Every Tuesday TRIBUTE NIGHTS 9pm DISCO PARTY For more details on any of our upcoming tribute nights, TIME with DJ please Ron visit our facebook page : Dickson. Harrisons Sports

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Although the two companies have worked closely in recent seasons, this is Tile Choice’s first as an official Wolves partner and in return the club will promote their brand and offers across the season.

Tile Choice also boast a centralised warehouse and distribution centre, which is stocked with over £5 million worth of tiles. With huge stock and selection of porcelain and ceramic tiles, along with natural stone, Tile Choice prides itself on selling high quality products, sourced from the world’s leading manufacturers.

Tile Choice became the first external company to associate their brand with the club’s new LED video walls.

Tile Choice maintain that customer service and product knowledge is key to their business. Whilst their staff continue to deliver a high standard and offer helpful information and advice in all aspects of the customers tiling project, keeping them ahead of the game in tiles.

Lee Rudkin, Managing Director of Tile Choice, said: “We have several branches locally and, as many of our staff members and customers are committed Wolves

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SPECIALIST TREATMENT WITHOUT WAITING Nuffield Health Wolverhampton hospital is easily accessible to a wide area, being located just 4 miles from the M54 and an easy 8 mile drive from the M6 and is open to everyone. Specialists at the private hospital provide an extensive range of healthcare services without the wait, from superbly appointed facilities in Tettenhall. Hospital Director Karen Pattison explains what the team's been developing in the last 12 months, We now provide a one stop breast clinic and have added a dedicated cancer suite to our superb facilities. We have continued as official medical services supplier to Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, we have installed and commissioned a £1.8 million imaging suite which is open six days a week, providing rapid access and no waiting lists, so you can get better faster. During 2017, the number of consultants has increased across a number of specialties, to avoid the need to wait. We have increased specialists in oncology, spinal, dermatology, cosmetics so that you no longer have to wait for assessment, diagnosis or treatment. For patients requiring cataract or varicose vein surgery, we offer some of the very latest treatments to give the very best outcomes. Our highly trained staff are totally dedicated to delivering high quality care in spotlessly clean rooms. The expert consultants who work with us are all leaders in their clinical fields.

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At Nuffield Health you can obtain treatment without the need for private health insurance. You can choose to pay for your treatment when you need it and we offer interest free loans to help you spread the cost. We are open to everyone and our treatment prices are all inclusive, covering everything from your procedure through to your recovery. We are a well-established healthcare provider, having achieved and maintained the highest levels of patient satisfaction for nearly 40 years.” Set in five acres of tranquil woodland grounds, the purpose-built, well-equipped hospital has 25 ensuite private rooms, an MRI suite which is open 6 days a week, mobile CT scanning, two operating theatres, treatment rooms, a dedicated cancer suite and a JAG accredited endoscopy unit.

Leading the Way in Varicose Vein Treatment First in the West Midlands. The Vein Clinic, lead by Mr Simon Hobbs, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, is the first in the West Midlands to offer the latest in technology for treating varicose veins. The clinic, situated in the Wolverhampton Nuffield Hospital, has introduced the VenaSeal Closure system as a minimally invasive treatment option for visible varicose veins, which enables people to have their veins treated with less discomfort. The VenaSeal Closure system uses a medical grade super glue to seal off the damaged veins responsible for causing unsightly, bulging varicose veins in the legs. This treatment is performed as a walkin, walk-out procedure under local anaesthetic, with greatly enhanced recovery compared to traditional varicose vein treatments. Compared to other minimally invasive treatments such as laser or radiofrequency ablation, the VenaSeal Closure system involves many fewer injections in the leg and there is often no need to wear compression stockings

afterwards. This treatment takes the discomfort out of having your veins treated and means that you can be quickly back to full activity enjoying the benefits of healthy feeling and great looking legs.

affected equally. If veins are left untreated, they can lead to bleeding, eczema, phlebitis, brown skin discolouration and potentially leg ulcers, which take a long time to heal.

Varicose veins are caused by a malfunction of valves in the veins. When the vein valves fail, pooled blood can cause painful and unsightly bulges at the skin’s surface.

During a consultation, an ultra sound scan will be performed to detect the source of the problem and from the size and position, indicate the optimum treatment. Recognised by all major Medical Insurers. For self-paying patients, the consultation fee is £150 and an ultrasound of both legs is £99. For more information visit www.simonhobbsveins.co.uk

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many of the cases of my clients. It helps them know they are not alone in their feelings and that there are ways to help make positive change”.

As an example, a recent report in the Daily Express demonstrated how for one client, hypnotherapy helped for their sugar addiction. The report quotes the NHS as advising “Hypnosis is widely promoted as a treatment for various long-term conditions and for breaking certain habits”and continues “hypnosis does seem to have an effect, though scientists disagree about how it works”.

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Through her work with schools, Sue has built a range of tools and techniques specifically to support younger clients from age 6 upwards. These techniques along with a natural affinity, connection and passion for supporting young people, has meant many parents now go to Sue to help improve the welfare of their children.

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Top Winter Weather Tips for Pets REMEMBER THESE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE THIS WINTER Know your dog’s limits! Some dogs are more susceptible to the cold than others. Short-coated, thin, elderly, or very young dogs get cold more quickly – so adjust the amount of time they stay outside! If your dog enjoys being outdoors and you will be outside longer than a few minutes, consider outfitting it with a sweater or coat to keep it warm. Hypothermia and frostbite pose major risks to dogs in winter, so remember, if it is too cold for you, it is probably too cold for your dog!

Leave them at home! Just as hot cars are dangerous for pets in the summer, cold cars pose a threat as well! Only take your pets in the car if it is necessary, and never leave them unattended.

Wipe their paws! During winter walks, your dog’s paws can pick up all kinds of chemicals including salt, antifreeze, or de-icers. Be sure to wipe off your dog’s paws when you return from walks to prevent him from licking it off and becoming sick. Purchase pet-safe de-icers for your home for an extra level of safety. And when wiping off your dog’s paws, remember to check for signs of injury, such as cracked or bleeding paws.

Give them shelter! Ideally, all pets should live inside. If your pets live outdoors primarily, bring them indoors during sub-zero temperatures. For the rest of the winter, provide them with a dry, draft-free shelter that is large enough to allow them to sit and lay down comfortably, but small enough to conserve body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches off the ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw. Turn the shelter so it faces away from the wind and cover the doorway with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic. Also, pets that spend a lot of time outside need more food to replace energy lost from trying to stay warm. Use plastic food and water dishes instead of metal when the temperature is low enough, your pets’ tongue can become stuck to metal.

Keep them on a lead! More pets become lost in the winter than any other season because snow can disguise recognisable scents that would normally help them find their way home. Prevent your pets from becoming lost by keeping dogs on leads and just in case you are separated from your pets, make sure their collars have up-to-date contact information and they are microchipped, which is now a legal requirement. Check your car! Cats often sleep in the wheel wells of cars during the winter months to keep warm. If you start your car and a cat is sleeping on your tire, it can be severely hurt or even killed by moving engine parts. Prevent injuries by banging loudly on your bonnet or beeping the horn before starting your car. This will wake up the cat and give it a chance to escape before starting the car. Avoid the ice! When walking your dog, be sure to avoid frozen lakes and ponds. Your dog could be seriously hurt or even killed if the ice breaks. 60

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Be seen! Due to daylight savings, many of us are relegated to walking our dogs in the dark. Keep yourself and your dog safe by wearing reflective gear (clothing, lead, collar, etc) and keeping your dog close when walking on the street.

Avoid spills! Antifreeze attracts cats and dogs because it is very sweet to taste, but it is extremely poisonous and can cause serious illness or death when ingested. Be sure to clean up any antifreeze that spills in your garage, and keep the bottle somewhere your pets cannot access. Be prepared! Winter brings extreme weather that can cause power outages. Have an emergency plan and make sure they include your pets! Have an emergency kit with enough food, water, and medication to last your pets at least five days. Most likely you will never need it, but if you do, you will be thankful you planned ahead!

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My memories of Suzuki cars are fond and take me back to my salad days when I was acutely aware of every hatchback from every manufacturer, in nearly every incarnation, available to buy. I remember the second-generation Swift well. Launched in 2005 with a TV campaign involving a lot of balls and a boyish Cristiano Ronaldo at the wheel it made a big splash (unlike, ironically, the Suzuki Splash) and has remained a popular favourite in the UK ever since. It was certainly an early frontrunner for me when I came to choose my first set of wheels around that time and the appeal was – and still is – obvious. This was a car which seemed by the standards of the time to be relatively fresh, lithe and agile when other hatchback staples suffered from middle-age spread; it proved that a car could be cute and practical, zippy but not fast enough to bother insurance premiums; stylish and robustlybuilt, above all else, it did it at an affordable price. Today the Swift name is over 30 years old and so much has changed in that time. The brand now has an enviable range of vehicles to call its own and this is due in no small part to the success of the Swift. Before it came along Suzuki was known primarily for its 62

motorbikes and for SUVs wearing spare tyres above their rear number-plates. Now it’s 2017 and so much is new this time out for the thirdgeneration model: gone is the option of a three-door version, out goes the cheapest trim entry – now there’s just SZ3, SZ-T and SZ5 – and in comes new engines, lightened construction, a shorter footprint – although the wheelbase is longer, promising extra passenger space – and increased fuel economy. Built for the urban environment the Swift excels in its latest guise. Forward visibility is excellent, controls are well-weighted, and the car has a light touch which allows for accurate placement on the road and a sense of heightened agility – it’s just as good to drive as a Ford Fiesta (today’s benchmark) because of direct, responsive steering which harkens back to when driving a modestly-powered small hatchback was actually fun. Improved handling does bring an element of firmness to the ride but only in trace amounts. And you can park it with just as much aplomb because Suzuki fits a reversing camera to all but entrylevel cars to help you. It cruises happily on the motorway too, with only a touch of wind noise and tyre roar affecting refinement inside. This new Swift is much more spacious with noticeable

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improvements in head and legroom, both front and rear. Boot capacity is now listed at 264 litres – up 54 litres from before. Build quality is high also, control layout is simple and the entertainment systems are easily intelligible. The Swift comes with three and four-cylinder engines. The 1.0-litre SHVS Boosterjet triple I have here steals the show, however. It offers a class-first hybrid SVHS system to harvest braking energy and briefly boost power. Economy is up 4.3 mpg because of it (I averaged just over 50mpg, which is hugely impressive), but more importantly driveability is up enormously. Fantastically refined for a three-pot at idle and at low revs, it pulls hard for the red line with a wanton abandon almost unheard for its size, making the dash to 60 mph feel much quicker than 10 seconds. Entry level SZ3 Swifts are well equipped and come with DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, airconditioning and a leather steering wheel, although you are denied the funky engine. If you want it and 16-inch alloy wheels, a touchscreen infotainment system with full smartphone connectivity and a rear view camera you’ll need the SZ-T at £12,999. It’s the one you’ll want to buy. With a standard model this good I can’t wait to drive the forthcoming Suzuki Swift Sport.

Jaguar XE

BY ROB TAYLOR

EVERYTHING JUST SCREAMS QUALITY

History has not been kind to the Jaguar X-Type of the early noughties: a rebodied Ford Mondeo driven almost exclusively by people wearing driving gloves it was beloved by nobody and represented the Coventrybased manufacturer’s first real swipe at the Germans. Like some plucky British boxing amateur squaring up against a Pro, you just knew it was destined to fail even though you desperately wanted it to succeed. And yet today’s Jaguar is another matter. The XE dealt a hammer blow to the Germanic trinity when it was launched into the small prestige saloon class in 2015. An all-new model back then – which featured a new aluminium chassis and bristled with the company’s latest tech, most of which has subsequently appeared in the second-generation XF – it is now lightly tweaked for 2017, today powered by a new range of 2 litre petrol and diesel engines as well as the proven 3 litre V6. After stepping inside I’m no

longer interested in history lessons however, because I’m too busy soaking up the cool and contemporary cabin. Softtouch plastics, robust switchgear, cutting-edge tech, ambient mood lighting and leather upholstery all point to Jaguar’s aspirations, eschewing memories of its past, when big Jags were the preserve of country gents most keen on the similarities between their car’s interior and their Victorian drawing room. The XE’s exterior profile is striking and quite handsome. It’s priced handsomely as well: this Prestige 2.0i petrol automatic is listed at £29,295. All models of the XE are well equipped – with sat-nav, cruise control, DAB radio and many advanced safety systems coming as standard. Paying a little more to upgrade this big cat to ‘Prestige’ spec gets you heated leather seats, which toast derrieres like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Everything about the Jag just screams quality. It wafts its way through town and country with consummate ease, always delivering ample power from

the seamless automatic gearbox. Torque is key to this effortlessness, but I prefer to concentrate on enjoying the legendary Jaguar ride quality. Get it up to speed and at a cruise and there’s barely any wind noise or tyre roar. You sit cocooned inside a cabin laden with top tech, strewn with sumptuous materials in a great driving position. At the wheel of a Jaguar XE really is a wonderful place to be – especially for long journeys. Figures of 0-60 mph and top speeds seem distinctly vulgar in this context; notions of Co2 emissions seem pious. The 99g/ km CO2 emissions of the entrylevel model will be welcome news to company car drivers, however. Fuel economy, to all of us without shares in petrochemical conglomerates, is noteworthy: 45.1 mpg. But nobody buys a Jaguar on statistics alone: they buy it because it’s British. It is like rarefied air being pumped through a copycat buying smog - a statement car that states you are not part of the herd. And a luxury tool which can drive me the length and breadth of Britain any day.

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Richard Banks, 52, who travelled to the private hospital in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton from Newport, Shropshire, says, “It’s brilliant to have the freedom from ever needing to wear glasses. My restored sight is now crisp and clear and the recovery time for the second eye was even quicker. Being a sporty outdoor person, it is great to be able to see in 3D all the way to the horizon! Even little things, like being able to see the football score in the top corner of the TV screen again from across the room and also to read menus in poor light in restaurants, makes a huge difference.” The average age for people having tri-focal implants is 55 - prices per eye for tri-focal lens implants, only available privately, start at £2,900. It is worth noting that they remove the need for glasses permanently, so there will be a future saving on the regular repeat expense of glasses that are no longer needed. At Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital, in addition to specialist eye surgeon Mr Ilango, there are 12 other consultant ophthalmologists.

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01543 469400

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

LICHFIELD

WALSALL

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13 Titan Way Britannia Ent Park Lichfield WS14 9TT

Birchills House Birchills Ind.Est. Green Lane WS2 8LE

7 Millfields Road Bilston Wolverhampton WV14 0QJ

01543 264795

01922 746666

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01902 405526

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