Staffordshire Outlook Magazine October 2018 by Staffordshire Outlook

October/November 2018

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A Message From the Editor Hello readers, Welcome to the October/November edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine. This year is flying by, summer is over and autumn has arrived! Don’t forget to put your clocks back on the 28th October! Look out for the new advertisers in this edition including Nicholas Carroll Interiors if you are looking for a new kitchen, First Class Developments for your home & garden improvements and Shugborough Estate for activities this autumn, all this inside and much more. The winners from the August 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 a pair of tickets for Tony Christie at The Grand Theatre, tickets for Winter Wine Festival at Sandon Hall and tickets for The South at Crewe

Lyceum Theatre. You could be one of the lucky winners, good luck! 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

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Contents

Don’t be a slave to debt 4/5 Shugborough Estate 6 Grand Theatre Competition 8 SI Cannock annual summer celebration 10 Tile Choice & George Clarke 12 Shield Garage Roller Doors 14 Congratulations to: Thank you to women in war 16 Puzzles 20 Winner of a pair of tickets to Kaiser Chiefs Claire Trenfield, Rowley Chase Fire and Fireplaces 22 Winner of a pair of tickets to Solihull Summer Fest Linwood Trade Supplies 26 Louise McHale, Meadowcroft Nicholas Carroll Interiors 28 Winner of a pair of tickets to Shiiine On Festival 1st Class Developments 30 Russell Gardener, Littleworth Winter Wine Festival 32 Winner of a pair of tickets for Joe Pasquale at the Grand Theatre Awesome Interiors 34 Jane Taggart, Penkridge Hospital Radio gets the thumbs up 36 Rat Facts - Penkridge Pest Control 36 Staffordshire Outlook Magazine Ltd Tech Aluminum Systems Ltd 38 Tel: 01952 321334 Lowes Building & Maintenance 39 Staffordshire Outlook Magazine is published Asters: Stars of the Autumn Garden 40 JJ Roofline Systems 41 by Staffordshire Outlook Magazine Limited Win tickets for The South 44 www.staffordshireoutlook.co.uk Stafford Grammar 46 Fundraisers carry the load for Compton Care 48 Advertising enquiries Recipe 46 Salon La Mink 52 Sharon Caldwell - Sales Director Women’s Health 56 Email: sharon@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk Simon Hobbs Vein Clinic 57 Brick Chair unveiled 60 Editorial/What’s on information Learn More 4 A 61 Mal Caldwell - Editor Honda Jazz by Rob Taylor 62 Email: info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk Lexus LS by Rob Taylor 63 Index of advertisers 64 Magazine design: Puzzle Solutions 64 What are Lasting Powers of Attorney 65 Kate Dalgliesh - Graphic Designer Rapid Relief from Varicose Veins 66 Email: design@etakcreative.co.uk We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in Staffordshire Outlook magazine and whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert or editorial. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Staffordshire Outlook magazine does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced, stored in any retrieval system of transmitted in any form – electronic, mechanical, photo copying or otherwise – without the prior consent of Staffordshire Outlook magazine.*total distribution 20,000 copies across two months.

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Don’t be a slave to Debt

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I have in the past month been contacted by 3 new clients who are all higher rate tax payers nearing retirement. The one thing they all had in common was the fact that in recent years they have remortgaged and, because of their age, taken a repayment mortgage over a short period of time that has given rise to considerable monthly payments. I must stress at this point that every client I meet has different needs and objectives and the recommendation given to all 3 clients differed considerably to reflect this. The one fundamental parallel is that following our intervention they all felt a huge financial burden had been lifted from their shoulders.

It is important you clear your credit card balance on a monthly basis and if you do, this is a great way of making purchases with an underwritten guarantee from the credit card company that the goods meet the standards you would expect. But if you don’t, the minimum monthly payment merely covers the monthly interest and little else. Over the years I have met clients whose credit card debt has been static for a decade, paying interest rates approaching 20% per annum.

Can you have good debt?

Most unsecured debt, particularly credit cards, I would deem to be bad debt due to the high level of interest charged.

I would argue that currently with mortgage rates at an alltime low and lenders offering 5 year fixed rates below 2% for higher rate tax payers in particular, you can utilise money elsewhere rather than reduce the balance with overpayments.

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An example of this is a client who contacted me as he is concerned with how he will manage financially once he retires. He currently earns

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a basic salary of £60,000 per annum and receives an annual bonus of £30,000 that he uses to reduce his mortgage balance. He has 3 years left to when he thinks he will retire so in effect he will, over the next 3 years, receive £90,000 in gross bonus which, after tax and national insurance, would give him £52,200 - yes you have read correctly, HMRC will retain £37,800 in tax and national insurance. If he takes the bonus in 3 years’ time he will in effect owe £52,200 less but what if he decided to exchange this bonus in lieu of a pension contribution, how would that work? Firstly he spoke to his employer who was willing to pass on any employers’ National Insurance (NI) saving to his employee. What most people forget is that in order for the employer to pay a bonus of £30,000, he would incur employers’ NI of 13.8% or £4,140. This means that the gross contribution into the pension is £34,140 which over 3

years would give a total contribution of £102,420. If, when he retires, he decides to withdraw this money over a 2 year period, presuming that he remains a basic rate tax payer, he would receive the following: Tax free cash of £25,605. Gross income taxable at 20% of £76,815 which would result in a tax payment of £15,363 leaving net income of £61,452.

Investment returns and interest rates of course have an impact on the illustrated figures and the value of any investment can go down as well as up. For the purposes of the above example I have assumed the pension monies are held in a cash fund and interest is calculated on a 5 year fixed rate mortgage.

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When you add together the tax free cash and net income, the total amount received is £87,057 - compared to £52,200 if he took the bonus payment whilst being a higher rate tax payer. The additional amount received through this little tax exercise is £34,857 - all courtesy of HMRC. What I have not factored into the savings above is the fact that each year he would have reduced his mortgage debt thereby saving interest which, in the first year assuming a fixed rate of 2%, would have been £348 then £696 in year 2 and £1,044 in years 3 and 4 before clearing the balance. So taking this into consideration, the interest cost would have been £3,132, reducing the overall saving to £31,725. This little bit of tax planning for higher rate tax payers is simple and effective.

John Webb

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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Shugborough Estate Make a trip this autumn

This autumn, make a trip to Shugborough Estate to enjoy the very best of what nature has to offer. The National Trust property in Staffordshire is the perfect place to get the most out of your day, with activities and adventures for all the family. Visit the Georgian Mansion, and discover the treasures that were returned by George Anson. Don’t forget to grab a timed ticket to visit the apartment of the late Lord Lichfield, a royal photographer to the stars. After you’ve soaked up this special part of Staffordshire’s heritage, treat yourself to a tasty cream tea from the cafes and why not start your Christmas shopping early in the shops?

on the estate. Shugborough’s farm cares for longhorn cows, southdown sheep, dorkin chickens and Tamworth pigs. As a working farm, the animals are out grazing in the fields and you will be able to see four lovely new calves that were born this year.

Need something to do during October half term? Shugborough will be hosting a series of trails all across the estate. Be sure to head over to their play area ‘Explorer’s Wood’ and have a go on the zip wire, and try to complete you ’50 things to do before you're 11¾ ’ booklet. At Shugborough you can fly a kite, play conkers and play pooh sticks down at Essex Bridge. It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas, so put Shugborough at the top of your list for a festive visit. From the beginning of December, the Mansion will be decorated for the season. Come along to the carol evening on the 7th and the lantern parades on the 21st and 22nd December. Staffordshire County Council gave back management of Shugborough Estate to the National Trust in November 2016, and the site has been open under the Trust since March 2017. This means that all members have to do is to scan their card for entrance to the entire Estate. The site is open year

There is no better place to be than Shugborough when the season’s change. The Estate covers 900 acres of Grade 1 listed Parkland, full of a variety of tree species that will all turn into a fiery spectacular with the cooler weather. For the more adventurous explorers, why not take your four legged friend on a walk? The National Trust looks after land as far as Great Haywood Cliffs and Stafford Plantation. Make sure you ask at visitor reception for one of the walks maps. This time of year is the time of the harvest. Shugborough has a spectacular walled garden, full of tasty produce that is used in the tea rooms and can be bought for a small donation. As well as fruit and veg, Shugborough’s gardeners have been working hard planting colourful borders full of flowers for you to stroll through and enjoy. Smell the lavender on the terraces and don’t forget to take photographs of the stunning dahlia glasshouse. During the harvest time, Shugborough’s working farm is preparing for the winter ahead. On your visit you may see the tractors and bailers mowing and tedding the grass to prepare the feed for the variety of rare and historic breeds

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round, only closing on Christmas day. The National Trust is a charity, meaning that your memberships, visits and any money you spend whilst on site, all goes towards caring for Shugborough Estate. Buying a membership will also allow you entrance into over 500 other National Trust properties, including Wightwick Manor and Gardens in Wolverhampton, Biddulph Grange Garden near Stoke-on-Trent and Attingham Park near Shrewsbury.

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Competition

One lucky winner can win a pair of tickets to see Tony Christie on Saturday 3rd November at 7.30pm Musician, singer and actor Tony Christie returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Saturday 3rd November following his appearance in the theatre’s own production of Ladies’ Day in July. We have a pair of tickets to give away to the performance at the Grand Theatre. He is best known for his recording of Is This the Way to Amarillo, a double UK chart success. Having established himself on the working men’s club circuit - a school of hard knocks - Tony’s chart breakthrough came in 1971, when Las Vegas, a Mitch Murray and Peter Callander song made the UK Top 30. His follow up, in April, was another Murray and Callander song, I Did What I Did for Maria that steadily climbed the charts until it made No.2. Later in 1971 his next single was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, written by American, Neil Sedaka and surprisingly, it only made the lower reaches of the Top 20 in the UK, but was hit all over the world. In 2005 however, it soared to the top of the UK charts, staying there for 7 weeks, after Peter Kay mimed to Tony’s record for the Comic Relief TV show. Over the course of his career, one that includes over forty albums, seventy singles and countless live performances Tony has sung thousands of songs.

To book tickets visit grandtheatre.co.uk or call 01902 42 92 12.

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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 Friday 26th October 2018. Winners will be notified by telephone.

With which comedian did Tony Christie receive repeat chart success with (Is This The Way To) Amarillo in 2005? A. Lee Evans B. Miranda Hart C. Rob Brydon D. Peter Kay

Competition Terms and Conditions Winners to collect tickets from the box office on the night of the show Saturday 3rd November 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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Cannock Soroptimists together with family and friends - 80 in total - enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Mitton Manor, Penkridge, for their annual Summer Celebration. President June Bould wanted somewhere quintessentially English where people could walk, chat, enjoy their surroundings and have a delicious afternoon tea; she was delighted when Elizabeth Gooch MBE, owner of Mitton Manor, agreed that the event could be held there. The gardens are within a 7-acre country garden that was started in 2001 and has been developed from an overgrown wilderness. They are now absolutely beautiful and contain a range of different styles, with formal box and topiary, natural woodland bordered by a stream and wonderful flower gardens with a number of water features and sculptures. The day of the Summer Celebration began with rain - the first we have had for weeks - but the day slowly cleared and everyone was able to enjoy the warmth of the sun as they wondered through the gardens before going into the open sided marquee which had been beautifully set up for afternoon tea. The china was ‘just like Grandma’s’, the jugs of flowers on the tables were so pretty and tea - what a fantastic array of finger sandwiches, scotch egg, pork pie, several other savouries, scones with cream and jam and tiny sweet treats with far too many varieties for anyone to sample them all! And the food just kept on coming, along with that truly traditional English drink, a good, hot cup of tea! Add to that the guitarist and singer Dom and all in all it was a perfect afternoon. President June thanked everyone for going along to make the afternoon so successful and happy, in particular she thanked 10

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Saying Thank You to Women of the War 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War and to commemorate this historic year, The Royal British Legion is leading the nation in saying Thank You to the First World War generation who served, sacrificed and changed our world. Whilst most of the soldiers on the frontline were men, The Royal British Legion has produced a very special brooch to say Thank You for the massive contribution made by women in the war, and to those women who continue to be such an integral part of the Armed Forces family today. Women not only played a huge role in directly helping the war effort, from being nurses in field hospitals to working in dangerous munitions factories, but the war also helped change women’s place in society and demonstrated that they were the physical and intellectual equal of men. Edwardian women were expected to be mothers, carers and homemakers. But with men leaving to fight in the war, women had to take on the jobs of those who were serving. From 1914, millions took on jobs traditionally held More than 1.5 million women flooded into these industries and others to replace men away at the front. In 1914 just over 2 million worked in factories and by the end of the war it was nearly 3 million.

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“LIGHT YOUR FIRE” CHASE FIRES & FIREPLACES - LOCAL EXPERTS IN CUSTOM DESIGN – BESPOKE – MADE TO MEASURE Having worked locally for over 20 years Emma & Jason have custom designed their own showroom to offer you the finest quality products the market has to offer at prices to suit all budgets. Offering a full personal service • • • • • • • • • •

FREE Home consultations FREE Gas Safe surveys Expert product knowledge Advice Custom design EXPERTS IN CUSTOM DESIGN Creating bespoke packages Delivery SPECIALIST GAS SAFE INSTALLERS Full professional installation service Access to 1000’s of products GAS FIRE REPAIRS & SERVICING Made to measure fireplaces & hearths

Whether you dream of those fireplaces in glossy magazines or want to give the heart of your home that warm and cosy feel we have access to 1000’s of products to make this a reality. If you are not sure what you can have pop in and speak to us we will guide you through what products are available to you. Already happy with your current fire we offer annual gas servicing and repair (where possible) So whether its coal spray, fire parts, a new fire, a new fireplace or full package and with prices starting from £199 up to £10,000+ we definitely have something for everyone, no job is too big or too small.

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Linwood Trade Supplies Whether you’re a first time DIYer, a seasoned home renovation specialist or a professional tradesperson, you’ll find that the staff at Linwood Trade Supplies are always available to give advice and information. We pride ourselves on the quality of our stock and the personal service we give. Take a peek in our warehouse and you’ll find it’s jam packed full of beautiful wall coverings. From top quality wallpapers to all manner of paints and wood stains, we’ve something for every wall and every project in our DIY supplies store in Cannock. You’ll find exciting new wallpapers, traditional wall coverings and all kinds of paint and wood stains, in our well stocked decorating supplies stores in Cannock. Whether you’re looking for emulsion for your walls, gloss for your woodwork or need gallons of industrial paint for that commercial project, you’ll find exactly what you need in our well stocked DIY supplies warehouses in. We stock leading brands such as Dulux, Johnstone’s and ICI, Industrial and domestic paints, for both trade and retail sectors. As with all our decorating supplies, Linwood Trade Supplies always offer extremely competitive prices for all our paint products. You’re going to be spoilt for choice by our extensive range of wallpaper. In fact, we have one of the largest selections of wallpaper in the country. And with so many types to choose 26

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from, we’re bound to have a style you’ll love. Styles from leading suppliers Sanderson, Morris & Co and Harlequin. If you want to add a little colour and protection to your wood, our wood stains are the perfect solution. Available in a range of natural colours and some more unusual variations, they’ll add an extra special touch to wooden items all around your home. You’re no longer limited to natural wood stain colours, but can choose from a myriad of colours including pinks, blues and greens. They’re the perfect finishing touch for floors and to complement your wallpapers, paints and other wall coverings. Of course, no DIY store would be complete without a comprehensive range of DIY accessories. That’s why Linwood Trade Supplies stock all kinds of useful products for all kinds of DIY and decorating projects including all kinds of paintbrushes, including Harris paintbrushes, Wallpaper paste, paste brushes, rollers, painter’s overalls, bibs and braces and dust sheets. Unit 1 Brookfield Drive, Walsall Road, Cannock WS11 0JN www.linwoodtrade.co.uk

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Are you about to embark on one of life’s most exciting journeys? Finishing touches such as handles in copper, brushed steel or chrome to mention just three and lighting of all types be it functional, task lighting or mood lighting operated by switches or remotely, drawer management and the convenience of instantly accessing that well designed place for everything and everything having its place make some of the most impressive statements within your finished room. There are so many things to consider and so many beautiful products to choose from it is easy to get over excited, be completely overwhelmed, make costly mistakes and even worse not understand what you are buying into. There are five key points we pride ourselves on fulfilling: Functionality, design, price, quality and customer satisfaction so you know your’re choosing the best

The opportunity to create the ultimate kitchen or bedroom specifically designed and based on you, your lifestyle and all the special requirements you may have is at your fingertips. Every aspect of your finished project should be designed in the early stages. The discussions you have with your designer, the measuring and layout ideas will all affect how you enjoy your room for many years to come. The choices you make should be inspired and uplifting as you are about to embark on one of life’s most exciting journeys and we will hold your hand every step of the way from design to installation, fully project managed throughout. As a local small business, we are approachable, contactable and a lot more versatile than the high street giants. We have always understood the importance of client care and this is ingrained in every member of our team from sparky and chippy to plasterer and decorator, we are all aware that whilst some the work process can be messy, noisy and dusty every effort is made to respect you and your home. Before you are a lot of decisions to make as there has never before been more opportunity to express yourself and personalise your space. Be unique with confidence, you will not be disappointed. Achieve your dream goals with advice on choosing everything from overall room décor to door styles from the current modern trends of matt and gloss acrylic to the sophistication of solid oak mixed with painted finishes, not to mention the new metallic painted options. Textured work surfaces of quartz and natural granite or even porcelain (the new kid on the block).

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quality and most suitable products for you, your space and your budget with all the WOW and none of the OW. Quality of product and service should be an integral aspect of any transaction we choose to make and something we simply should expect regardless of budget so from the construction of your cabinets, the finish or simply the design detail we will not disappoint. Call us to discuss and quote on your next home improvement project. Please phone before visiting as we are not always in the studio, we are often out on site.

Nicholas Carroll Interiors 01889 882 533 or email sales@nicholascarroll.co.uk

1st Class Developments Here at 1st Class Developments we aim to tackle problems better than anyone else. We have years of experience, knowledge that can be applied throughout the many services we provide. From residential to commercial, our projects have no limitations and are planned to fit your requirements exactly.

We will be looking at carrying out various projects ranging from £25,000 domestic projects all the way up to £6m developments, with clients / contacts ranging from private individuals through to blue-chip industrial clients, architects and developers. What characterises our offer - whether your business is in private developments and refurbishments, small works or public and commercial new builds - is that our values will remain completely consistent. Our name relies upon the professionalism and attention to detail we exhibited in our own individual businesses. With every aspect of our work this quality assurance is something we take extremely seriously.

It is the policy of 1st Class Developments to provide all our customers and clients with a quality of service and a completed building or product which is value for money, satisfies both their expectations and requirements, and is completed within a reasonable timescale. Private housing extensions, as a key facet of construction in The Midlands, plays a significant role in our workload at 1st Class. For domestic projects we are just as happy to provide our own in-house Architectural designer and engineers as we are to proceed on a design and build basis with a clients’ preferred professionals, but whatever stage your scheme is at we are happy to advise you on the best way to proceed based on your budget and timescales. We firmly believe that keeping clients involved in the development and specification of the building as it proceeds, and as an integral part of the team, is the best way to ensure a successful outcome on completion. In our experience, the best results occur when we are brought in with the client and their appointed architect to discuss designs and layouts at an early stage. Our experience and acknowledged expertise in the design and build sector is of great benefit - both in identifying and resolving problems early and also in ensuring works can commence on site in the most efficient manner. Working in collaboration we can ensure efficient cost controls are maintained and ensure that agreed programmes of work are effectively carried out at every stage - without any nasty surprises. Our in house designer has been involved in the construction industry since 1987 and has been preparing drawings since 1996. When we offer a ‘Design and Build’ package, our designer who specialises in 3D design work will work closely with you our client through the whole process of the works from initial concept through to completion. We also have close contact with structural/consulting engineering practices with whom we have developed a close working relationship and understanding. We are also comfortable to develop a working relationship by teaming up with our clients’ preferred architects and engineers if required.

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Winter Wine Festival - Win a pair of tickets!

Calling all wine lovers! We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to independent wine merchant Wolseley Wine Lofts’ Winter Wine Tasting event at stately Sandon Hall on Saturday 20th October from 7pm – 9.30pm. The event will see guests invited to sample a broad selection of “the loft’s” delectable wines – and with suppliers showcasing red, white, rosé and sparkling wines that have been specially selected for the festive period, there will be something to suit all tastes. With almost 100 wines on taste plus Chase spirits and selected gins, the event should offer great inspiration for Christmas and New Year tipples in addition to potential gifts for wine lovers, with guests can take advantage of special festival discounts on orders placed on the night. Tickets cost £25 each and can be secured via Eventbrite, by emailing info@wolseleywineloft.co.uk or popping into the loft during opening hours (Thurs, Fri & Sat 12noon – 7pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm).

About The Wolseley Wine Loft: Located in a faithfully reconstructed agricultural building at Wolseley Bridge on the A51 between Stafford and Rugeley, ‘the loft’ stocks a broad selection of wines- all handpicked for their exceptional quality and value. As most wines hail from smaller producers that bottle in the country of origin, you’re unlikely to find them on supermarket shelves - nor the eclectic range of continental and craft beers, spirits and over 60 gins that also grace the shelves of this little haven for those who enjoy the finer things in life...

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We have a pair of tickets, worth a total of £50, to give away. For your chance to win this great prize please answer the following question Malbec grapes are predominantly used to produce… Red wine - Rosé wine - White wine Email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook. co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford TF7 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number. Entries to be received by arrive by Monday 15th October 2018. Competition Terms and conditions Winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries and notified by telephone. Prize is a pair of tickets to the event on Saturday 20th October 2018. No cash or alternative prize available. Winners will have guest list entry to the event.

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After an extremely busy and very hot summer Awesome Interiors have finally completed their new bathroom studio. Yet another bathroom showroom you might say. We can assure you that this one is far from that!! With our creative and unique ideas, we have created a studio which includes some of the very latest bathroom Furniture, Faucets, Showers and Sanitary Ware. We offer a full range of wall and floor Tiles including Laminates, vinyl’s, porcelain and ceramic tiles as well as carpet. We also have Quartz, Granite and Ceramic work surfaces and offer a wide range of colours and materials for your cabinetry needs. We also have on show our extremely unique range of decorative stone wall panels, including our translucent range. This has to be seen, it’s amazing! We have also managed to integrate the most up to date Technology within the studio this includes voice activated LED lighting, Music & TV. Did you know we have a separate division within Awesome Interiors that takes care of all your construction needs too!! We have a fully qualified team who can take

care of all Electrical, Gas , Plumbing & Construction needs. We can remove walls to create some fabulous open plan living spaces or if required we can build you a new extension from start to finish. We take care of all structural calculations, building control and planning issues. We also convert a lot of conservatories and install Warm deck roofs. Our Orangery & Garage conversions are proving to be extremely popular. Awesome Interiors offers a fully integrated service which means we can provide you with an initial design for your room along with custom built cabinetry, lighting, plumbing, doors, windows, Bi-folding doors along with some amazing Roof Lanterns. We deal with all aspects of planning and building regulations, so you don’t have to worry about anything. From your initial visit to the showroom to our home design visit through to quote, design and room build you can be assured of a personal service and attention to detail. So if you are considering a new Kitchen, Bathroom or Bedroom , maybe you would like to convert or extend, Awesome Interiors can certainly assist you and help to create your Dream home. Please call into our showroom or contact us via the information below. Our home visit is completely free of charge and there is no obligation to buy.

Call 01889 579922 www.awesome-interiors.co.uk

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Hospital Radio Stafford Gets the thumbs up For many people a day in hospital can be a daunting prospect so being able to switch on the radio and hear a friendly voice can make a world of difference. For Keith Hibberts being a hospital radio DJ is all about providing a personal service to help bring a smile to the faces of patients and give them a distraction from their illness. The 69-year old, from Cheslyn Hay, has been volunteering at Hospital Radio Stafford since he retired as a project manager for a communications company. The charity is currently recruiting more volunteers, and Keith says: “It was 12 years ago this year that I decided I wanted to go back into hospital radio presenting as I used to do a programme in the mid-1970s at DDHB (Dudley and District Hospital Broadcasting) but the daytime work got in the way. When retirement reared its head I thought this would be the best way to give something back into the community and I applied to Hospital Radio Stafford and got the post. I love visiting the wards and talking to the patients and getting requests. I meet some lovely people who want to chat and have a song played. I am always surprised by people, like for example one female patient at the age of 76,wants Meatloaf, and one little nine year old who wants a Beatle song,

That’s why I like this job. We must remember that the station is for the patients”. A free phone number is also available for listeners to ring in for requests and we will look in our vast library or in the attic. If we have it we will play it whether it be pop, classic or country and western’’. Keith enjoys playing a wide range of music but his favourite includes Motown and anything by the Electric Orchestra but especially Mr Blue Sky. Hospital Radio Stafford broadcasts to County Hospital, Stoke Hospital, Cannock Chase Hospital and also Katherine House. Anyone interested in volunteering can find out more by visiting www.hrstafford.org.uk or calling 01785 223456

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and burgers to name but a few, plus the festive favourite, hot chestnuts! The Old Deanery Farm Cafe will be open serving hot drinks and festive food, including a traditional Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. In addition to all this fabulous food, there will be Craft Stalls selling everything from handmade jewellery, candles and handbags to decorations and wooden toys, making it easy to find unique presents for all your friends and family. There will also be plenty to keep the children entertained, with Father Christmas making an extra-special guest appearance! There’s also something for the older children with Arthur’s Fun Fair, a fire eater and juggler, as well as Christmas Carols, to get everyone in the festive spirit. The Town Crier will also be on hand to make sure you don’t miss anything. Penkridge Market is located in the centre of Penkridge, which is just 7 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton and is easily accessible from the A449, A5 and M6 (junction 12). Parking and admission is free. For further information on the event, please telephone 01785 714221 or log onto the website www.penkridgemarket.co.uk

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The biggest range of colours and heights comes from the New York asters including low growing ones like the Red Robin, through to 5ft giants. These are the most prone to mildew and good growing conditions are essential. This includes: compost-rich, moist soil and a good dose of fertiliser in the spring. The clumps should be divided regularly in spring and the small sections should be planted around 9-12in / 22-30cm apart to ensure good air circulation. Cut the stems down after flowering and clear away dead leaves and mulch in late winter. The Heather-leaved Aster (Aster ericoides) has tiny leaves like a heather but grows into a 3ft / 90cm tall bushy plant and is covered with masses of tiny flowers in autumn. This one also needs good growing conditions. The New England asters like the tall pink Connie and the equally tall purple Helen Picton are generally free of problems and tolerate drier soils. Earlier to flower and always healthy in our garden is the 2ft 6in / 75cm, Monch with his large purple flowers from late July into October.

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The Italian Asters, like Violet Queen are low growing mounds of colour from mid-September and are generally trouble free although they do need dividing every three years. Asters aren’t just good for us to enjoy, they also provide a wonderful nectar source for butterflies like the Comma, Peacock, Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell that continue to feed well into October. To see a tall plant of Aster Daybreak (“Octendgloren” to give her the proper Dutch name) covered with butterflies on a sunny October day is such a thrilling sight. Some Asters give great value in the garden from their dark, almost black, glossy leaves and stems: Calliope is the best of these and looks great for months before the masses of small, lavender-blue flowers burst forth in October. She grows to about 4-5ft / 1.2-1.5m tall and spreads to form a sizable clump. The pale violet-flowered Vasterival is similar in habit.

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Fundraisers ‘Carry the Load’ for Compton Care A group of friends have been raising funds for a Wolverhampton charity which provides care and support for people living with incurable conditions in a unique way by ‘carrying’ two members of the charity’s staff from Swansea to Wolverhampton without their feet touching the ground.

“We know the staff at Compton carry a load for so many people at their most stressful and sad times, which can be really difficult, so on this occasion we wanted to ‘Carry the Load’ for them. “I am just keeping my Dad’s memory alive in a positive way, whilst at the same time helping out a really caring and important charity.

The challenge saw the group transport Nurse Specialist Debbie Smith and Marketing Manager Grace Lee from Compton Care (formerly Compton Hospice) a total of 140 miles on the back of a tandem, on a stretcher and in a canoe. The Lord Bilston Big Challenge: Carry the Load event was the third in a series of fundraising challenges organised by Brendon Turner to honour the memory of his late father Lord Bilston Dennis Turner who was cared for by Compton when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. Brendon Turner said: “We were really impressed with Compton and the care and dedication they showed to my dad. Six months after he passed away we decided to do a fundraiser, just as a way of saying thank you, and since then we’ve completed three, with the latest being our biggest challenge yet. “We did a cycle ride starting from Swansea, which included taking two members of Compton Care staff in a trailer attached to the back of a tandem, followed by an eight mile hike when we carried them on a stretcher, back on the tandem, and then in a canoe down the River Wye. Then it was back on the bikes at Hay-on-Wye for the final journey back to Wolverhampton.

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The group aim to raise £16,000 from the challenge, which would fund the equivalent of 77 visits by Compton Care nurses to patients in their own home, and are still receiving sponsorship money. Compton Care Marketing Manager Grace Lee, added: “I have never met a more determined and inspirational team as the Lord Bilston Challenge team. They pushed themselves to the absolute physical and mental limits, and then some! At times things got really tough, but they refused to give in and their dedication to the challenge never faltered. “The team quite literally carried Debs and I through, and so now because of them, Compton Care will be able to carry even more people through the tough moments. They all did Dennis proud.” To contribute to this year’s challenge, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/team-lordbilston1

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WOMEN’S HEALTH - FROM TEENAGE TO POST MENOPAUSE A same day self referral breast clinic is now available privately twice a week at Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital. People who notice changes can be referred to the One Stop Breast Clinic to have the results from both a specialist consultation and imaging on the same day.

Consultant breast surgeon Mrs Pilar Matey, consultant radiologist for breast imaging Dr Marie Metelko with new consultant breast surgeon at Nuffield Health Mr Tapan Sircar.

Breast cancer is the most common up to form a lump, also known as surgeons Mrs Pilar Matey and, type of cancer in the UK, with 31% recently joined, Mr Tapan Sircar a tumour. As the cancer grows, of all cancers diagnosed in women and consultant radiologist Dr cells can spread to other parts being breast cancer. Survival from Marie Metelko. Other consultant of the body and this can then the disease has been improving colleagues include Mr Brian Isgar become life-threatening. The one over time as a result of both early and Mr Seni Mylvaganam and stop service at between Nuffield Health detection and improvements in menorrhagia, when bleeding occurs two periods Multi-lingual Dr Sunanda Gupta practices specialist nursing, haematology Wolverhampton Hospital followsat or treatment. Now approximately called intermenstrual bleeding, when there is bleeding privately as a gynaecologist at Nuffield Health and imaging staff. All tests and thecalled mostpostcoital recent guidance from three out of four women diagnosed after sexual intercourse bleeding and when Wolverhampton Hospital, in Tettenhall. With are carried out assessments the National Institute for Health with breast cancer are alive periods occur less frequently for example every four months almost 20 years as a consultant community in accordance with the latest and Care Excellence (NICE). 10 years later. However about six months, National Institute for or Health and called oligo-amenorrhoea, or do not occur gynaecologist, Gupta years of 12,000 women inDr the UK stillhas dieover 30 at all, which is secondary Womentomay If youamenorrhoea. have any changes youralso Care Excellence guidelines. service in the NHS. Heryear. impressive track record (NICE) from breast cancer every benefitwith from seeing abreast, gynaecologist in relation bleeding you should maketoan The results are discussed includes extensive experience and expertise with the contraceptive methods A ‘One-Stop’ integrated breast appointment to seeyou youruse, GPwhether straight the patient and timeproblems is taken for in gynaecology, including and implants, coils, pills oraway. injections. clinic is now available at the contraceptive You may not have cancer any queries to be explained. reproductive Nuffield Health health. Wolverhampton but if you do, being diagnosed and Radiology Manager, Lucy Willcox, Hospital. Private patients can be At the clinic appointment, I take history, treated at a anthorough early stage maythen mean explains,”We’re really excited to Qualifying 1976, Dr Gupta possesses a dual certificate seen for ainspecialist consultation, that you are more likely to survive carry out general physical, abdominal and gynaecological launch this new One-Stop breast which includes a mammogram in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and in Community cancer. Being breast aware examination to comebreast to a working diagnosis, followed by clinic. Patients who are concerned and an ultrasound a package Gynaecology. In 1990for she qualified as a Member of the is about being conscious of how full explanation of what is going on, the investigations and about changes in their breasts can price College of £495.ofUsually the results Royal Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and breasts normally look and treatment modalities,your be they medical or surgical. I like to see a specialist breast consultant, of the imagingFellowship and consultation was awarded of the Royal College in 2002. In feel at for different times the month give women all the options treatment so of that they are have the appropriate imaging are allshe explained one visit. of the Faculty of Sexual and 2006, attainedatFellowship and checking them regularly. empowered to make an informed choice about treatment.” done and in most cases receive Using the latest Full In Field Digital Reproductive Health. addition to English,their she also speaks results on the same day.” For more information or to Mammography Nuffield Health Urdu, Punjabi andunit, Hindi. 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Dr Gupta explains, “Menstrual periods generally last for five to seven days and occur every 23-28 days. Specific gynaecological conditions related to periods, where you may wish to seek help from a gynaecologist, are when teenagers do not start their periods by the age of 18 (primary amenorrhoea), or if they suffer from acne or excessive hair growth, called hirsutism. Abnormal bleeding, such as when periods last more than seven days and occur New consultant breast surgeon at Nuffield Health Mr Tapan Sircar with consultant breast more frequently every 21 days, when for a noticeable surgeon Mrs Pilarthan Matey, consultant radiologist breast imaging Dr Marie Metelko with the breast care team of specialist nursing, haematology and imaging staff. increase in blood loss is seen during periods called 56

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Brick chair sculpture unveiled in Hednesford Park

A brick chair sculpture has been unveiled in Hednesford Park, nearly 20 years after it was originally donated to Cannock Chase Council. The chair will be a significant addition to the Story Walk events and activities held in the park lead by the Community and Education team throughout the year and will encourage local schools to use it to promote story telling sessions as part of the school curriculum. The sculpture was made by Rosemary Cripps in 1999 whilst she was studying for a degree in Ceramics and Sculpture at Wolverhampton University. Rosemary’s idea was to create a large sculpture for displaying in a public space that could be used by all ages. The chair was made from large raw clay bricks, which were carved into the chair design. Rosemary then had to dismantle the chair piece by piece, hollowing out each brick so that they would not fracture in the high-temperature kiln, then mark them with a unique code and drawing plan, so it could be reassembled once it had been fired. The project was sponsored by Ibstocks Bricks of Aldridge in Walsall, who fired the clay bricks in their kiln and transported them to Cannock Chase Council for storage. Earlier this summer a special foundation was prepared and the sculpture was built using Rosemary’s numbering system and detailed plan in Hednesford Park. The chair unveiling was held on Friday 7th September in conjunction with the libraries ‘Mischief Makers Summer

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Reading Challenge’ where children had to complete reading 6 books of their choice during the 6 week holidays. The event included a ‘pie face challenge’ for those who had completed the challenge along with fun craft activities in the library and storytelling of mischief stories in Rosemary’s chair. Councillor Christine Mitchell, Portfolio Leader for Culture and Sport said “I am so pleased that the chair has been built in Hednesford Park. It will be a great addition to the story telling activities which take place in the park each year. We thank Rosemary for donating the sculpture to the Council.” Rosemary Cripps added “As part of my project in 1999, I wanted to create a large sculpture for display in a public space. I am delighted that my vision is now a reality and that the chair will be used by the local community in conjunction with Hednesford Library. I hope it will give pleasure to visitors to the park for many years to come. I am grateful to have been invited to the event, to see the chair in place and meet and thank some of the people who have been involved in reassembling my chair in the park, almost 20 years since it was created.”

Learn More 4 A - Laurence Dalton English: Why it is more like Science and Maths than most students realise. As a private English tutor I very frequently start working with students who are much better at Maths and Science than English. This is because the brain either typically prefers Maths and Science (or logical, black and white thinking) or English (which leans more towards artistic and creative thinking). When I explain to the students that there are solid rules that they can follow, and actually the way they write in English can actually become very logical, students become a lot more confident. For example, when writing an article or a letter, there are certainly procedures or ‘rules’ to follow. If students consciously try to add these rules into their work at all times it is incredibly difficult for them to not be successful. I often say that students should try and put four of the following in each paragraph when they are writing to persuade: • • • • • • • •

Triples Rhetorical Question Statistics Reliable Quotation Anecdotes Emotive Vocabulary Repetition Personal Pronouns

"Good afternoon Laurence, Just a quick email to let you know that Josh Banner picked up his GCSE results this morning and managed to attain a 4 in English Language and a 5 in literature, which he was really happy with. Many thanks for your help again with Josh without which I think results would have been considerably lower."

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"We wanted to say a big thank-you for your help in getting Jennifer passes in her GCSE English Language and Literature. We did not give you much time, from February to May! But your structured methodology and positive detailed feedback was exactly what she needed to get her confidence to the point of a pass. The fact that she passed both English Language and Literature (the latter of which her school had advised her to drop as they did not think she would pass it!) shows how effective your help was. We would not hesitate to recommend you to others and would be happy to give a testimonial. We are just so very pleased you took Jennifer through to a pass first time round."

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In ensuring that these are consistently present in their work students can make sure, when they are writing to persuade, that they are writing in the correct genre. This is, of course, what the examiner is looking for.

I hope that this helps.

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Lexus LS

NEW EXTERIOR DESIGN

The Lexus LS has always been somewhat of a rarity on UK roads. Ever since it was launched back in 1989 the flagship saloon has nonetheless tirelessly gone about its business for Lexus, quietly refining principle values, quietly laying down the gauntlet. Despite being up against the superlative Mercedes S Class it has stuck to its guns and refused to copy the far more financially successful formula laid down by the Germans. At a time when options for enthusiastic car buyers are dwindling fast, it remains, as ever, a towering example of how and why you need not and should not copy your neighbours. Assuming, of course, that you just happen to live in one of the more affluent areas of Wolverhampton – and are, perhaps, regularly driven to work by a chauffeur – and that your neighbour is in that same boat as well. I include this because a well-spec’d LS costs nigh on £100,000. And that’s why Lexus UK expects to sell only 100 each year. This is a staggeringly low-volume vehicle (compared to the Mercedes S Class: 2500 per year) and thus makes driving it – and being driven in it – all the more exciting. OK, I haven’t actually 62

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been driven in it yet, but maybe one day… The original Lexus LS arrived after 1,400 engineers toiled for six solid years in an effort to build a luxury car that would rival the best in the world. Today, almost nothing has changed. Since then parent company Toyota may have become synonymous with superefficient automation on an industrial scale but in making the LS Lexus has taken a softer, more artisan approach to many facets of both design and execution. The oft-referred to ‘Takumi craftsmanship’ combines the best traditions of Japanese culture and aesthetics with modern design and technology and speaks loudest of this. Indeed, there have been many, many human hands all over this vehicle. I’m immediately impressed by the radical new exterior design: lower, wider and longer than the last, this coupe-like silhouette has nonetheless all the spaciousness of a prestige saloon inside – it is the very best of both worlds. And, looking closely inside, you’ll find a fit and finish that is nigh on otherworldly. The design of the new LS’s interior combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with advanced manufacturing techniques, and it’s reflected in elements such as the soft ambient lighting that makes the armrests appear to float next to the door panels. The driver-focused cockpit wraps you up in a sea of the

finest elements: fine leather, detailed metal and wood accents all add to a welcoming ambience. It is a thoroughly luxurious and modern space even when not in top-of-the-range fourwheel-drive ‘Premier’ spec. There are four trim levels to choose from, but even entry-level cars get a full-bodied suite of safety equipment, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, 20” alloy wheels, an infotainment system complete with a 12.3” display, a host of concierge services and a 360-degree camera system as standard. And this is what this car is all about: the experience, the theatre of driving the sum total of everything that Lexus has to offer us right now. Sit in this car and you know you are sitting on the cutting edge of what’s possible. The ride quality on air suspension (standard except on entry-level models) is peerless and guaranteed to astonish. The 295bhp 3.5 litre V6 has no turbocharger but is boosted by a hybrid system to produce a ‘total system output’ of 354bhp. It powers either the rear or all four wheels and is more than able to hustle what is a decidedly heavy vehicle. Despite its bulk however the LS is accurate and quite composed in long corners. It’s a truly remarkable car. The LS is literally staggering to behold. If only I was one of the 100…

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Honda Jazz

THE NEW FUNKY ONE

I can’t remember a Honda Jazz ever looking as funky as this new one. Old as the hills and traditionally a conservative dresser beloved by older demographics, the Jazz nonetheless finds itself well and truly jazzed up in its latest 2018 incarnation. And while it would be overegging it to say that its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motorshow last year created waves throughout the industry, there have been minor ripples felt as far away as Norfolk. It is now Honda’s best-selling car in the UK and I can see why: priced at a come-and-buy-me £14,115 for the entry level S grade vehicle, the Jazz ticks all the boxes for many. The range tops out at £17,155 for the new Sport edition, which features the new 128bhp 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine, and spec is high across the range with base-grade S models fitted as standard with air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter and dusk sensing auto lights. Mild-mannered it may be but this vehicle is not short on things to shout about – especially in the case of the Sport version I have here.

With a peppy, revvable nonturbocharged engine put through a silky six-speed gearbox, the Jazz Sport makes decent progress both in terms of changing preconceptions and getting you from A to B. Based on the SE grade – which adds front and rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and 15” alloy wheels – the Sport boasts a thinner front splitter beneath the lower grille, and triplestrake diffuser to the rear bumper – both finished with a sporty red accent line similar to the Civic Type R, LED headlights, front fog lamps, side sill skirts, a tailgate spoiler and gloss-black 16” alloy wheels. The interior features a unique pinstripe pattern on the upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, all of which are enhanced by orange stitching. Fans of the Civic Type R will be disappointed but, conversely, anyone caught thinking the Jazz is dull will be in for a wake-up call. 0-60mph comes up in 8.7 seconds and that’s not too shabby, but you’re wrong if you get too carried away with the ‘sportiness’ of the Jazz. This is after all but one of its many selling points.

boot and comfortable seats which fold every which way, allowing you to carry tall items. There’s loads of room inside its cabin; it comes in all colours – including the new Skyride Blue Metallic option; it is built (in Britain no less!) more robustly than the average nuclear bunker and has been engineered to within an inch of its life by the finest brains at one of the world’s foremost car producers. Get it out on the motorway and it will perform; drop it into the urban jungle and enjoy the helpful parking tech, the light-steering and ask it to run and run without complaint or problem – and deliver real-world economy of around 50mpg – and it will gladly pay you back tenfold, even at an as-tested price of £17,890. In short, this little car is a joy – even the seven-inch infotainment system is intuitive and easy to use and so is the £600 add-on Sat-nav system– and I’m a near neo-Luddite. Drive it today to re-discover a solid companion with newly added je ne sais quoi. If only I could improve so much with age...

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