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A Message From The Hello readers, Welcome to the May/June edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine. Happy birthday to the Staffordshire Outlook! We are celebrating our 3rd birthday this month, so we will be having a glass of champagne and a toast to many more! British summer time has begun, the light nights make me feel so much better and it’s great to be back in the garden with my green fingers! Let’s hope this sunshine continues throughout May as we have two bank holidays to look forward to. The winners from the March 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 family tickets for the West Midlands Safari Park, a family ticket for the Staffordshire County Show, Winner of a three month membership for two at Energie Fitness for Women Christine Martin, Huntington Winners of tickets for Twelve Angry men at the Grand Theatre Anne Edwards, Burntwood Pat Morris, Hatherton Dave Mobley, Hednesford Winner of a Mother’s Day Pamper set with Strella Jennie Reeves, Wimblebury

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and tickets for Dreamboats and Miniskirts at The Grand 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 Enjoy your read in the sunshine…

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Healthcare to help you make the most of life Happy Birthday Staffordshire Outlook Winners of the Easter competition Chase Grammar Brewood Singers Win tickets for Dreamboats and Miniskirts St Luke’s Heritage Lottery Fund Cannock SI annual dinner Tech Aluminium Systems Ltd Chase Choir under new MD New Chief Executive Puzzles Britannia Pine Staffordshire County Show Buckley Loft Conversions Tile Choice Dog A.I.D Hawkes Green Vets Staffordshire push the boat out Harrisons Club Compton at the park Recipe of the month Padma Restaurant Review Salon La Mink Energie Ladies Fitness The Cannock Chase CACI Clinic SI Cannock Carvers marathon Active Therapy West Midlands Safari Park Nufﬁeld Cosmetic Surgery Toms Tipp Hydes Key Locker Mind the gap Buxtons Seduction Master-class Captur-ing the Moment Dennis Powney Tyres Corsa the Fourth Generation Index of advertisers Puzzle Solutions

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utlook O e ir sh rd o ff ta S y a d Happy 3rd Birth Here at the Staffordshire Outlook we have celebrated our 3rd anniversary! We are very grateful to all of the clients who continue to advertise their business, and to the readers for contributing to the Staffordshire Outlook magazine’s popularity and success. When we launched in April 2012, we wanted to deliver the kind of magazine that the Staffordshire area was missing, this being a local, high quality, free magazine, super serving the area. The content that you, the readers have got involved in is phenomenal and we always feature great local stories and events in the area. Sales Director Sharon Caldwell says “I cannot believe how the last three years has flown by. I didn’t think when I started the magazine that it would be as successful as it has been to date. I have such great feedback from the readers of the magazine, and they comment on how local the content of the magazine is

This was my main objective when I started the Staffordshire Outlook. I am extremely grateful to all of the companies for advertising their businesses in the Staffordshire Outlook magazine. The comments I receive every month off my clients is fantastic, and it makes me so proud that the Staffordshire Outlook is bringing new customers

“Since I started advertising La Minky & Salon La Mink in the Staffordshire Outlook in July 2013, the response and new customers that the magazine has brought me has been tremendous. I have used other publications in the past; however the Staffordshire Outlook is the one that has delivered the best results by far! I will continue to advertise in this great magazine for the foreseeable future, as every month Sharon comes to see me and we change the offers to keep my advertising fresh and up to date with the seasons. If you are looking for a magazine that gets results, I would recommend the Staffordshire Outlook, it has worked for us and I am sure it can work for you! Happy 3rd Birthday Staffordshire Outlook and I hope you have many more.” June Laing – La Minky &Salon La Mink

and increasing their profit. I want to thank you, the readers of the magazine and hopefully you will continue to support the Staffordshire Outlook.” Please see below a few client testimonials who are advertising their business in the magazine with great results.

Our customers always when coming to us from the Staffordshire Outlook magazine say where they found us from, each time the publication comes out from print and goes to door, I can tell the increased footfall and telephone conversations multiply, thanks to everything that you do, and congratulations on the Magazine’s 3rd birthday” Simon Edwards – Ralvern Ltd “Tech Alum Systems Ltd would like to say a big thank you to Sharon at the Staffordshire Outlook for her efforts in helping us put our adverts together. We have advertised in the magazine for the past 7 months and have found the response excellent. Our main objective has been to raise our profile in the Staffordshire area, and the Staffordshire Outlook magazine has certainly done this for us! A great local magazine packed with useful information.

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We will definitely continue to advertise our business in the magazine and would recommend using the magazine to advertise your business; it’s increased our sales and could do the same for your business! Congratulations to all at the Staffordshire Outlook on your 3rd Birthday and hope you are around for many more years!” Wayne & Keith at Tech Alum Systems Ltd

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unced! o n n a n o ti ti e p m co rt a Winners of Easter Sixteen lucky youngsters from the District have been awarded with Easter goody bags after winning an Easter eggstravaganza art competition. Bescot Promotions and Cannock and Rugeley Indoor Market Traders have joined forces for the second year running to launch the competition for youngsters living in the District. Youngsters were asked to get out their pencils and paints and draw a picture showing what Easter means to them. Hundreds of entries were received from children in the District aged 16 and under. The winning youngsters attended a presentation event on Thursday 19th March where they were presented with their prizes. These included a special Easter egg and goody bag. The winning artwork along with other entries will be on display

over Easter in Rugeley Indoor Market and the shop entrance to Cannock Indoor Market. The public are encouraged to come and see the pictures whilst visiting the Markets. Councillor Diane Todd, Portfolio Leader for Town Centre Regeneration said “We have been overwhelmed with the amount of entries we have received from local children. I can’t believe how talented they are, it was really hard to choose the winners. I am very proud of the children in the District, as I can see are all the family that have attended the presentation event this evening. I would encourage residents to visit to our town centre markets to see the high standard of pictures that will be on display.” David Habernathy, Market Manager for Bescot Promotions said “Yet again we are delighted to be associated with this annual schools art competition and the standard just best better and better each year”

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Year 5 and 6 Chase Grammar Students enjoyed a wonderfully interactive and informative day at Fradley Junction. The activities ranged from operating working locks to exploring wildlife; from identifying the dangers of water to building canals. The children came away with a wealth of new information and enthusiasm to learn more about canal side life. 08

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Winners and runners up of the Easter art competition

The winners and runners up Under 5’s - Winner: Grace Murphy. Runners up: Jack Callum Meek, Lennon Winton King, Grace Lyons. 6 to 8 year olds - Winner: Annie Wilkes. Runners up: Benjamin Hodgson, Ellie Gamston, Ruiraidh. 9 to 11 year olds - Winner: Abigal Tite. Runners up: Emily Chedgroy, Megan Lisle, Megan Kelly. 12 to 16 year olds - Winner: Jodie Grice. Runners up: Hannah Bate, Ella-jay Anslow, Evie Marlowe.

with Brewood singers join other music-makers The Shrewsbury Light Orchestra will be supporting the Brewood Singers at a joint concert on Saturday 4th July. The concert takes place in the magnificent parish church of St. Mary and St Chads in the village of Brewood in Staffordshire. “This talented orchestra” states Musical Director David Brookes, “has visited Brewood before to support us in our popular summer concert.” Tickets for the concert in Brewood with the Shrewsbury Light Orchestra are available from the secretary (on 01902 850377) or on the door. If you enjoy singing, and would like to join the Brewood Singers, whose membership ranges in age from early 20’s upwards, please contact the Secretary on 01902 850377, or Musical Director, David Brookes at singersbrewood@gmail.com. They rehearse in the Jubilee Hall, Brewood each Thursday between 8.00pm and 10pm. For further information about the Brewood Singers, go to www.brewoodsingers.co.uk You can also find the Singers on Facebook ‘Brewood Singers’ and follow us on Twitter @BrewoodSingers.

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The advent of the Beatles and the Merseyside sound is inspirational. But will it inspire Bobby and Laura to have one more shot at stardom - Norman to “get off the drains” and find that singing voice he has longed for, and Ray to realise his ambition and manage a really top pop act!? All will be revealed in a follow up with the same wit, charm, and great songs as Dreamboats and Petticoats. Many of the songs are from the next period in pop history…

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St Luke 900 has received a Heritage lottery Fund (HLF) Sharing Heritage grant it was announced today. This exciting project in Cannock and led by a team from St Luke’s Church has been awarded £9,600 to hold a series of events from May to October to celebrate 900 years of St Luke’s Church. St Luke 900 plans include a flower festival, a heritage exhibition, four live music events, a medieval fayre, mystery plays, an arts and crafts festival and special church services. Commenting on the £9,600 grant, Janet Bailey of St Luke 900 said “it’s great that we have this award and also a £1500 grant from Staffordshire Local Community Fund. It means that we have the resources to hold high quality events – to share our history and celebrate our 900 years in this beautiful church”. Reyahn King, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund West Midlands said “sharing Heritage is a wonderful opportunity for communities to delve into their local heritage and we are delighted

Main Festival Dates May 24th - Opening Event – Pentecost Service with Bishop Clive of Wolverhampton to be able to offer this grant so that St Luke 900 can embark on a real journey of discovery. Heritage means such different things to different people and HLF’s funding offers a wealth of opportunities for groups to explore and celebrate what’s important to them in their area”. Alison Spicer, District and Staffordshire County Councillor for Cannock Town, said: “I am really pleased that I have been able to award this grant from my Staffordshire Local Community Fund to St. Luke’s Church for the St Luke 900 project. It is a very important event for the local community and I am sure the events will be enjoyed and remembered by many local residents.” For more information on any aspect of St Luke 900 please contact Janet Bailey (St Luke 900 Co-ordinator) T: 01543 574624 E: n.bailey4@sky.com

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May 30th - Music By Candlelight (Harpist Rhys Watty & The Adina String Quartet) June 11th-13th - Flower Festival June 23rd-27th - Heritage Week including History of St Luke’s Church, History of Cannock, History of local mining and History of the Conduit Trust June 28th - Lichfield Sinfonia July 11th - Medieval Fayre July 12th - Mystery Plays July 17th - Staffordshire Brass Band Sept 19th - Arts & Crafts Festival Oct 9th - Choral Music thru’ the Ages (St Luke’s Choir & Musicians) Oct 10th - St Luke’s Gospel Reading and Bible Exhibition Oct 18th - Closing Event – St Luke’s Patronal Service with bishop Jonathan of Lichfield.

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L-R: Dr Janis Lomas, President SI Cannock & District; speaker Sheila Dibnah, President Midland Chase Region Carol Bailey

SI Cannock & Districts glittering Diamond anniversary celebration at Rodbaston Hall was attended by 120 members, past members and friends including Soroptimists from other Clubs in the Midland Chase Region.

of the work they are still carrying out, 60 years after their charter. Region President Carol Bailey responded, congratulating Cannock Soroptimists on so many positive aspects of their work: their involvement with difficult issues such as domestic violence, trafficking, child sexual exploitation, FGM as well as the support they continue to give to local charities and

The speaker at this special event was Sheila Dibnah who spoke about her life with steeplejack Fred. Her stories kept everyone hugely entertained and created a lot of laughter. Soroptimist and Past President Carole Holdcroft gave the vote of thanks, saying that Fred always came across as a humble man, admired by many, including herself and her husband, also an engineer. As the evening ended, President Janis thanked everyone for their support for the Club in the past but particularly during this, their Diamond Anniversary year. The Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities can be followed on www.facebook.com/SICannock

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heatre T d n ra G n to p m a rh e lv Wo ecutive appoints new Chief ex The Board of Trustees at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced on 9th February 2015 the appointment of Adrian Jackson as the new Chief Executive of the city’s theatre. Adrian is the current Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Lichfield Garrick. He will join the Grand Theatre on a full-time basis after standing down from the Garrick in the summer.

team will ensure that the future prosperity and reputation of the Garrick will continue to grow and flourish”. Jeremy Brown, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre said,“On behalf of the board I would like to say how thrilled we are on the appointment of Adrian Jackson. It is an exciting time for the theatre and we look forward to working with Adrian and the whole Grand Theatre team in the years to come”.

Adrian has been leading the Lichfield Garrick since 2006 and has spearheaded its development into an established and very successful Midlands venue. James Leavesley, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Lichfield Garrick said, “We wish Adrian all the best in his move to the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton. Given the Grand’s size and significance, it is a natural progression for someone with Adrian’s talent and experience. We are now entering a very exciting time at the Garrick which wouldn’t have been possible without Adrian’s guidance over the past decade. A re-structuring of the management

under new MD ir o ch ty e ci so l ra o ch Chase The choir was first formed in 1981 when MD Mr Derek Bailey joined a male and female choir together, and that was the start of a very successful choir, who are well known in the Cannock Chase Area. They invited choirs from Amercia, Germany and Wales to sing with them at local churches and have always welcomed local school choirs to sing at their concerts.

After many successful years Mr Bailey retired last November. The 34 members of the mixed voice choir are now enjoying the choir’s continuation under new MD Mr George Hardy, who has a new approach and a different variation of music. The choir’s new rehearsal venue is at St Aidan’s Church Hall on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. We welcome any female/male who would like to try choir singing, music from shows and modern day music. Ages from 14 to 100 years young are welcome. Also a position is vacant for anybody who would like to train as a Deputy Conductor/MD. The next Concert is at St Mark’s Church in Great Wryley on the 5th July at 7.30pm, with guests The Cannock Ex Servicemen’s Male Voice Choir. The Choir is available for to perform at Church events, Weddings, Funerals and any other social occasions. For all enquiries please contact Secretary, Judy 01543 270690.

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County Show e ir sh rd o ff ta S to et ck ti Win a family The UK’s number one motorcycle display team will be revving up the crowds with their death defying stunts at this year’s Staffordshire County Show. The Bolddog Lings FMX Team, which reached the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and have appeared on Top Gear, will attract thousands of people to the main ring at the Staffordshire County Showground on May 27 and 28. More than 60,000 people are expected to flood through the showground gates during the two day show on Weston Road in Stafford during the half term holiday event. Bolddog Lings team boasts the world’s largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system in their performance which includes the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders.

and offers something for everyone from children to great-grandparents and everyone in between.” Bolddog Lings Team Manager, Dan Whitby, said: “We are very much looking forward to returning to Staffordshire County Show. “Our show is more than just freestyle. It’s a nonstop show that will entertain everyone from off–road enthusiasts to the general public. “It’s a must see part of any festival and is continually growing in popularity as the awareness of freestyle motocross increases.” Other attractions includes an extensive food hall and cookery theatre, Woodfest for the children, a vintage machinery parade, Young Farmer’s floats, along with the country pursuits area with falconry, sheep show, sheepdog and duck display and horse shoeing. Youngsters can also enjoy the donkey rides and animal experience.

Richard Williams, chief executive of Staffordshire and Birmingham Agricultural Society which organises the two day show, said: “We are very excited to welcome Bolddog Lings back to our showground. “The crowds loved them when they performed two years ago and the riders themselves were eager to return which is fantastic for the thousands of people the show pulls in every year. “The level of entertainment the Bolddog Lings team offer is second to none and the information and excitement they provide between performances is also an added bonus. “The interactive stand where motorcycle fans can take a closer look at the bikes and meet the riders is really quite special. “The stunt show is a spectacular within itself and just shows Staffordshire County Show once again offers many shows within a show 26

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Early bird tickets will be on sale from April 1st from the show office or the website www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk and tickets will be on sale from various outlets from May 1st. For more information visit the website or call 01785 258 060 or email enquiries@staffscountyshowground.co.uk

This month we have teamed up with Staffordshire County Show for one lucky winner to win a Family Ticket. To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize, simply answer the following question:

What is the name of the main ring star attraction at this year’s Staffordshire County Show? Email your answer to: info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to: 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4PZ. Please ensure that you send your name, address and telephone number. Entries to be received by Monday 18th May 2015 Terms and conditions: Prize cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative prize available.

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Cleaning and maintenance of wall and floor tiles is essential in keeping high standards of hygiene throughout the home or workplace. Tiles are easily maintained if you follow just a few simple procedures in their cleaning and maintenance. This is especially important in the kitchen, where tiles are exposed to greases and spillages which could effectively damage the finish of the tile if not dealt with accordingly. Tile Choice stocks a range of cleaning products to suit everyday cleaning to the most demanding of situations. As you may be aware some wall and floor tiles need more maintenance than others, if you have got natural stone tiles they will need to be treated with sealers which will then protect the tiles from any potential stains as these tiles are very absorbent. Glazed porcelain tiles will also need to be sealed as the surface of the tile is also absorbent to stains. If the tiles are left untreated, further down the line you will see that the surface will turn black where the dirt has been absorbed in to the tiles making it hard to clean them back to its original condition. Where as ceramic tiles do not need any protective treatment once they are laid,

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Sealing Before sealing takes place the area should be inspected for adhesive residues and general dirt deposits. The areas must be perfectly clean and dry before applying sealant as any dirt or other deposits may interfere with the sealing process and become more permanent. It is recommended that all areas that require sealing are cleaned. There are a few different products that will protect stone. Each has its own characteristics and has been designed to give a required finish or to be used with a specific stone.

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Grouting For all natural stone, Granfix Floor Tile Grout is recommended. Flexible admixtures should be used in the correct proportions where appropriate. Follow the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions, remembering that polished finishes can be scratched by hard or abrasive objects. The grout should be applied over the whole area ensuring that the joints are completely filled. Remove excess grout with a damp sponge, making sure that it is rinsed out frequently with clean water.

Maintenance Products are available to keep natural stone looking at its best. Many of the products are used for more than one type of stone; however, it is important to use the right product that applies to your material.

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lace in Charity Fete to take p .I.D. Cannock for Dog A Anita & Larry with assistance dogs George & Freddie

A couple are organising a charity fete in Cannock taking place from 11am4pm on Saturday 16th May 2015 at the Avon Business & Leisure Centre. All proceeds will go to Dog A.I.D. who help people with disabilities train their own pet dog to assistance dog level. Anita (62) and Larry (63) Castellina from Lancashire are both disabled. With the help of Dog A.I.D., Anita has fully qualified assistance dog George and Larry is currently in training with Freddie. Thanks to her work with Avon Business & Leisure, who celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2015, Dog A.I.D. has been chosen as charity of the year.

Both Anita and Larry are very aware of the difference assistance dogs make to the lives of people with disabilities. George will get the post, pick up any dropped items, get Larry when Anita needs him, take off socks and shoes plus so many more tasks able-bodied people take for granted. Although Freddie’s training is ongoing with Dog A.I.D., he can already dry the wet room floor, fetch Larry’s medication, empty the washing machine and is learning to alert him if there are people or vehicles nearby when he is on his scooter due to his lack of hearing.

Visitors to the fete will be able to browse craft stalls and the car boot sale, buy cakes and hot meals, see Tai Chi and ballet demonstrations plus much more. There will also be a Fun Dog Show judged by Sandra Fraser of Dog A.I.D. with eight different categories including Best of Show. 30

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Anita comments, “Dog A.I.D. means so much to us and we want to be able to give something back to them by organising this fete. It will be a fantastic day out for people from the local community, so do come and support us. It is especially poignant for me that Avon & Business Leisure will be supporting Dog A.I.D. this year to celebrate ten years since the centre was built in Cannock.” Dog A.I.D. was established in the 1990’s and there are currently 47 fully qualified dogs throughout the country plus another 30 in various stages of training. Training takes from 18 months to two years with both dog and owner receiving specialist education from a network of trainers based around the country. The dog owner is given all the tools required to constantly reinforce training methods learnt and also continue to teach their dog new commands and tasks independently. Admission to the fete is free. Car boot pitches are available for £15 with indoor single tables at £20 and double at £35, please call 01543 503163 to book. For further information on Dog A.I.D. please visit www.dogaid.org.uk.

m strength o fr ts e V n e re G s e k w Ha Over the past two years of being open Hawkes Green has simply gone from strength to strength and we have been officially recognised as one of the best businesses in Cannock.

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We not only put this down to our fantastic team of vets and nurses but also our fantastic offers, to which people come far and wide to take advantage of. Our 33% off neutering campaign has by far been the most beneficial to our clients. Neutering can be costly for some, however with our scheme people can afford the procedure without feeling the purse strings tighten. With this in mind we have decided to extend this fantastic offer until June, so more people can enjoy the savings. We are not shy in coming forward when asked about pricing; therefore we print them in black and white for all to see;

All include a pre-op check, the procedure itself and post-op checks three and ten days later. The benefits of neutering are vast so if you do decide to have your beloved pet neutered call us on 01543 878625 and receive 33% off!

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ire gets sh rd o ff ta S s a g in il sa Free ut! set to push the boat o No fewer than seven sailing clubs and watersports centres in Staffordshire will be offering locals FREE and low cost opportunities to get out on the water and to try a new sport between 9-17 May as part of national RYA Push the Boat Out 2015. RYA Push the Boat Out is a nationwide festival of sailing and windsurfing introducing newcomers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to the sports. And for the first time ever this year Push the Boat Out will run over nine days - two weekends and five weekdays - to give people even more chance to have a go!

Rudyard Lake SC/Martin Lilley. Rudyard Lake SC is getting ready to Push the Boat Out in May

Last year 260 clubs and centres in Britain hosted Push the Boat Out events with 17,000 people trying sailing or windsurfing for the first time over one weekend.

activities each club or centre offers, but all Push The Boat Out events are geared to appeal to the widest possible range of people, showcasing what the sports are really all about, from the freedom of being on the water to the social buzz of club life, and highlighting just how accessible sailing actually is to everyone.

Each Open Day and taster session will be different depending on what

The Staffordshire clubs already signed up to Push The Boat Out

in May include Aldridge SC, Chasewater Outdoor Education Centre, Greensforge SC, Manor Park SC, South Staffordshire SC, Rudyard Lake SC and Stanley Sailing Centre. Some 27 clubs and centres across the West Midlands have signed up to Push the Boat Out in total. Meanwhile, Blithfield SC, near Abbots Bromley, will be holding their traditional annual Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday 4 May, as will Rudyard Lake SC near Leek, whose Push The Boat Out event is a follow up to their Open Day. All you need for any of the Open Days or ‘have a go’ sessions are warm clothes, soft soled shoes and a waterproof and the clubs/ centres will provide what else you need. Booking is essential for some of the activities. Refreshments will be available and a friendly smile guaranteed as BBQs and other social activities also take place to give newcomers a warm welcome.

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In 2014, the nation’s sailing clubs gained more than 1,000 personal memberships through Push The Boat Out with more than 500 families also becoming members of the clubs they visited. For full details on RYA Push The Boat Out 2015 and what’s going on in your area visit www.rya.org.uk/go/ptbo

mily friendly place fa A – b lu C l a ci o S Harrisons Sports and You cannot beat watching a live band, to see and hear a 5/6 piece band playing really is something special, and you can see live bands every Thursday for just £3 at Harrisons Sports & Social Club. Country and Dixieland Jazz bands perform every week starting at 8.45pm till about 11.15pm. JAZZ is on the 1st and 3rd Thursday and COUNTRY MUSIC the 2nd and 4th. When we get a 5th Thursday in the month we still have a band so it’s worth checking out our facebook page to see who is performing. Facebook also includes our Saturday night entertainment which can range from a vocalist to a full band.

It starts at 9pm and is £2.50, but you will soon recover that back with our competitive bar prices. Every Tuesday is Disco Party Night with DJ Ron Dickson, come and join the fun. Wednesday night is Bingo night with prize and money games, you need to be a member to play the money bingo but membership application forms are always behind the bar, just fill one in. We boast Crown Green Bowling sections which play on our excellently maintained green situated at the club. Also there are Football, Crib, Pool, Snooker, Darts teams and we also have a Fishing Section with our own section of canal. In addition we are just about to start a Golf Society, interested.

The garden is open whenever the club is open during the summer.

Available is an excellent section of beers and ciders to choose from including Cask Ales. Wine a bottle or a glass. Coffee tea and drinking chocolate, there really is something for everyone, come and visit us, you are always welcome! With summer on the way (we hope) our excellent beer garden is worth a visit, well away from the road so children are safe and when the sun is out it is on the beer garden all day.

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Visit us on facebook – Harrisons Sports and Social Club, you can see what we have on and we advertise our very popular Tribute Nights and ticket arrangements on facebook. We have some excellent acts lined up for 2015. Special occasion, we hire the rooms for a very reasonable price. Come on give us a try, you will love it. We are 200 yards off the A34 in Great Wyrley WS6 6EU. BREAKING NEWS – Harrisons stage regular ROCK and ROLL NIGHTS. Check the facebook page for more information

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Compton in the Park! On Sunday June 28th In West Park, Wolverhampton between 10:30am and 8:30pm

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Local charity Compton Hospice is once again set to take over West Park in Wolverhampton on Sunday June 28th 2015 with their ‘Compton in the Park’ spectacular.

the day in style. Rock it out as the sun goes down to all your favourites from the legendary band as you enjoy a beer from the Compton bar.

Now in its 6th Year, the annual event promises to be a great day out for all the family with a range of multicultural entertainment from The Shikidim Belly Dance Troupe and Michelle Lewis’s Ultra Star Cheerleading Squad, kid’s rides and crafts and the very best BBQ food served by The Compton Coffee Shop.

For more information please contact fundraising on 0845 2255 497 or visit https://www.compton-hospice.org.uk/ fundraising/events/compton-in-the-park/

All new for this year the Compton Pantomime, staged by local drama company Mystical Productions, is set to keep the kids entertained with a host of fairy-tale characters, whilst The Paws for Thought Dog Display team will wow dog lovers everywhere with their pawfect performances! For those that like to get involved in the action there’s the Annual 5 Mile Sponsored Memory Walk and Fun Run, the Compton Cup 5’a side Football Tournament and the Compton Colour Blast 5k run and Colour Party. Plus, our Wolverhampton’s Got Talent section is perfect for those on four legs or two! Bring the kids along to join in with our Strictly Quirkey Dance Performance and Competition, run by the cast and crew of the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts – a prize for the best moves - or enter your pup into our Pet Stop Pooch Parade. Pets really do win Prizes! Phoenix Rising and the UK’s premier Queen Tribute act Queen II take to the stage to round off 34

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With free entry for all the family, what better way to start off the summer? The fun starts on Sunday June 28th between 10:30am and 8:30pm.

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Recipe of the month

Serves 4 people

Meatball Pasta INTRO

METHOD

These delicious homemade meatballs are flavoured with olives and basil then cooked in a rich and lightly spiced tomato sauce. Serve with spaghetti for a lassic Italian supper or for a change pile on top of boiled rice or steamed couscous.

• Place the minced beef or lamb, olives, basil and half the chopped onion and crushed garlic in a food processor. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and process until the mixture is almost smooth. Shape into about 28 small meatballs and chill for 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS • 400g (14oz) minced beef or lamb • 1 tbsp pitted black olives, chopped • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil • 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 1 tbsp olive oil • 500g carton passatta (sieved tomatoes) • 1-2 tsp harissa paste (see tip) • 1 tsp sugar • 400g (14oz) spaghetti • Fresh basil leaves, to garnish 36

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• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs for 3-4 mins until browned all over, stirring frequently. Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. • Add the rest of the onion and garlic to the pan and fry for 5 mins. Pour in the passatta and add the harissa paste and sugar. Bring to the boil. Add the meatballs and 150ml (1/4pt) water and simmer for 30 mins. • Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of salted water for 12-14 mins or according to the packet instructions. Drain well and divide between four serving plates. Season the meatball sauce to taste then spoon over the spaghetti. Serve garnished with basil leaves. TIP Harissa paste is a fiery blend of chillies and spices often used in North African cookery. You’ll find it near the herbs and spices section in most supermarkets but if unavailable add a pinch of crushed dried chillies instead.

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Established in 1971, Padma Lounge Bar & Restaurant is a family run business originally founded by the Ali family. Padma Lounge was one of the first Indian restaurants in Cannock dating back to 1971 when they were situated in Walsall road. Having moved 4 years ago to their town centre location, Padma Lounge brings top quality, authentic Indian and Bangladeshi fine dining to Staffordshire.

before along with traditional dishes and they all sounded beautiful! Our waiter for the evening arrived to take our order and was very helpful with answering our questions on particular dishes. For starters we had poppadum’s with dips and the vegetable platter for 2 which included vegetable samosa, panir shashlick and onion bhajee. Our main courses were the Naga Murgi £7.95 (marinated chicken tikka in a hot and spicy naga Bengali chilli sauce and then cooked in a moist consistency with fresh garlic,

This evening my partner and I had booked a table at Padma Lounge after hearing so many good reviews, and we couldn’t wait to try their culinary delights. We arrived at Padma Lounge and parked on the car park adjacent to the restaurant which was free of charge after 18:30 hours. We were welcomed at the entrance by Tarak the owner who showed us to our table. We were given the menu to peruse and ordered two cobra beers whilst doing so. The food menu has lots of interesting dishes which we had not heard of 38

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capsicum tomatoes and spring onions) and the Chicken Shashlick Masala with rice £9.95 (cooked with onions, tomatoes and capsicum in a clay oven, then cooked again with thick spicy sauce with finely chopped onions and tomatoes and garnished with coriander) we also ordered a peshwari nan bread to share. Once our order was taken we sat back and took in the surroundings. The décor in Padma is very clean, smart and contemporary with leather seats, shiny mahogany tables and perfect lighting, great for any occasion. We also commented

and once finished we couldn’t wait to try the main course. Shortly after, our mains were presented and they looked and tasted amazing. All of the dishes were fresh, beautifully presented and tasted divine! Once ﬁnished, our plates were taken and we were given the deserts menu, however we were too full and ﬁnished our brilliant evening with coffees.

on what a great idea the wireless call system is, where on each table you simply press a button when you wish to order more drinks, order food and even request your bill. We also noticed that Padma Lounge has recently been awarded a 5 star rating for food hygiene by the Staffordshire local authorities. Our starters arrived and were both delicious and full of flavour

Authentic Indian and Bangladeshi fine dining experience in the longest established Indian restaurant in Cannock since 1971.

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The team at Padma Restaurant are deeply committed to selling standard in excellence and quality. At Padma we are offering our customers a wonderful dining experience with a taste of warm Indian hospitality.

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New to Salon La Mink Nioxin the No1 stylistrecommended thinninghair brand in the US has now launched a new range of hair styling products exclusive to Salon La Mink – Nioxin 3D Styling. With 8 new products in the range, see below for details. • Therm Active Protector – Heat activated that leaves hair shiny and protect against breakage • Rejuvenating Elixir – A leave-in elixir to help rejuvenate hair texture, leaving it soft, manageable and with natural movement. • Thickening Spray – A spray to add texture, body and lift for thicker fuller styles. • Bodifying Foam – A stylish foam that provides manageable body and hold for thicker, fuller looking styles.

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it an authentic, natural look. It also allows the scalp to be able to ‘breath’, since it is not obstructed by heavy weaves or other bulky types of hair extensions. Whether you are looking for length, volume or colour the micro bond extensions could be for you. Stacey had shoulder length fine hair, the micro bond hair extensions have given her length and thickness.

The process involves taking a few fine strands of extension hair to create one extension and then attaching it by applying a tiny bead of liquid resin to the tip of the extension and fusing it to the natural hair. The resin is gently rolled to form a hard, cylindrical micro bond or ‘seal’. Please note, that this is NOT glue, but a specially formulated polymer bonding resin specifically developed for hair extensions, and is extremely safe, non-toxic and 100% non-damaging to the natural hair.

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HEAVE HO as ig b e th s in ra st & s in a p , Give aches eir 2nd birthday th te ra b le ce en om w r fo s energie fitnes Just because you reach a certain age doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life to the full, of course the fitter we are the better, meaning less aches, less strains & less of feeling out of breath at the mearest task. If you are thinking about getting fitter, then Energie Fitness For Women Cannock are celebrating their 2nd birthday this month & are inviting you to take part in their celebrations starting on Monday 11th May 2015. Energie, which is based by Wickes DIY store on Hollies Park Road, is a franchise business, has both motorised fitness equipment to help mature ladies keen to maintain mobility and good health as well as advanced fitness equipment and conventional machines such as treadmills and cross trainers.

range of classes designed to be fun & engaging whilst helping you to achieve your results & goals. The club celebrates its 2nd birthday this month & the club is inviting you to come along & try the club between 11th May - 15th May 2015, you will be able to discuss your needs with a member of staff, discuss your goals, experience our unique circuit systems & our award winning empower 30 day program.

Empower yourself! Empower is the only program in the area that offers you not only results but a results Guarantee! As part of your program you will complete a personal profile which will look at your aims, benchmarks & this provides the information needed to construct your individual plan. The next stage is to set up your workout & the team will teach you how to complete your workout correctly & get the most from it as well as tracking your results. Stage 3 is a workout boost, as you start to see benefits our team will help you to

Too often we allow those aches & pains to dictate our lives, yet a simple 30 minute exercise regime can help to prevent muscles from stiffening, joints from seizing & help to combat Osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, arthritis & cholesterol problems as well as a host of other conditions.

Who is the club suited for? Energie Fitness For Women Cannock is a tailor made club designed for ladies in their 40’s & over with our eldest member being a spritely 82!! Our kinesthetic motorised machines (Motortone circuit) is ideal for those who are looking for a gentle exercise solution that has proven weight & inch loss results. It is also ideal for those who have joint replacements or muscle problems & need that support to get into an exercise regime. For those who would like a more energetic workout we have a range of traditional equipment ranging from our cardio circuit (Easyline) through to treadmills, bikes & 42

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fine tune your workout, making sure you have the correct techniques & intensity. Stage 4 looks at your eating habits, we don’t do diets! However we will help you to look at long term strategies that will help you to achieve sustainable results. By this point you will be feeling a difference & the team will be tracking your results & setting up your next review elv8 appointment.

Celebrate with energie Its our second birthday & we are inviting you to be a part of our celebrations starting on Monday 11th May 2015, come along & experience the club for yourself, see how you no longer have to be a slave to those achey joints or stiff muscles, see how you can start to feel better about yourself whether your goal is to be able to keep up with your children or grandchildren, fit into a summer dress with confidence or simply just to get active & feel healthier we can help you, call today on 01543 502861 & make an appointment with a member of the team.

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Health and beautification rituals are being taken much more seriously and many people now seek professional treatments to help them look their best. This concentration on our appearance is hardly anything new as the beauty industry has been expanding and growing since recorded history began. There appears to be two fairly distinct approaches to Aesthetics/Beauty; to change how one looks, or to maintain ones features for longevity. The former can result is some very radical changes in an effort to reach the desired result. The latter is a more measured way of preserving looks whilst ageing gracefully. Neither is the ‘right approach’ every individual has the right to choose which is appropriate for them. People may be unhappy with aspects of their appearance but not ready to opt for a more invasive cosmetic treatment, a vast array of treatment options exists to help them put their best face forward. With an undeniable pressure to look better and younger for longer, there is no surprise that more and more people continue to embrace aesthetic treatments for personal improvement. Their motivation may be a job promotion, to appear their best on social media websites or merely to feel more confident. Programmes such as ‘Ten Years Younger’ have alerted people to what is achievable and also added credibility and made treatments more socially acceptable. 44

Society is now becoming more tolerant of people choosing to undertake not only cosmetic surgery but also non - invasive aesthetic treatments. These treatments can be administered by Doctors, Nurses and other suitably qualified therapists. There are over 4,000 nurses who administer aesthetic treatments. To ensure that the highest standards are maintained to protect clients the Keogh Report (2013) looked into cosmetic treatments (in particular Botox and Fillers) to regulate their administration and ensure better procedures and thus safety. One interesting fact to emerge

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SI Cannock & distric The last speaker meeting of their SI Cannock & District’s Diamond Anniversary year was held on St Patrick’s Day and members wore something green in recognition of that. At the meeting they celebrated the work they have done during the year to support Staffordshire Women’s Aid and the Pathway Project by inviting representatives of each organisation to update members and guests on the work they are doing and to present cheques from the monies raised during the year. Dickie James, CEO of Staffordshire Women’s Aid said that they work closely with Pathway, particularly in providing services for women and children in the Cannock area who need their support and that she was very aware of the synergy between themselves and Soroptimists – they, too, work as a sisterhood to empower women, to educate them and to enable them to achieve in this world. As a charity they will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next year: the Refuge in Stafford which opened in 1976 was one of the first in the country and they have worked in the Cannock area for 12 years. They have an outreach centre based in Cannock and provide varied support to help women and children to access the support they need so that they can remain in their own homes or access refuge accommodation if they need it. Last year their support line took over 1,000 calls from Cannock women and 220 families in the area received help. Part of that help and support was working 1:1 in schools with children who live with abuse. Dickie told everyone that she would like to honour all those women who working in the 1970s to set up Refuges across the country; the UK now has a world leading network of refuges and outreach work. A frightening statistic is that still, 2 women in the UK die every week because of Domestic Violence. Staffordshire Women’s Aid has been and is currently working with local Councils to set up a new Refuge in the area which will include 12 self contained flats as well as indoor and outdoor play areas. If a refuge is the only option for 48

a woman who needs to flee domestic abuse then that is where she will be able to recover and rebuild her life. President Janis Lomas then introduced Tracy Rowley from the Pathway Project. Cannock Soroptimists have supported Pathway for the last 20 years by providing toiletries, goods to equip homes and, from time to time, funds. Tracy explained that she is new to Pathway, having worked with them since July of last year. She said that she loves being part of a friendly and dedicated team, but also that she has found some circumstances women endure quite shocking, even scary. On behalf of Kathy Coe, Pathway’s Director, she thanked Soroptimists for the support they give to the project, saying that the gifts of comfort bags are always so much appreciated by the women who enter the refuge as they always go to them with nothing other than the clothes they are wearing at the time, so being able to give them a bag of toiletries and other necessities is so important. Tracey also told the meeting that they are the subject of a Documentary to be aired on BBC3 on Wednesday 25th March at 9.00pm. Although fund raising wasn’t a major focus for the Diamond Anniversary year, SI Cannock raised £1500 which was divided between the two organisations. Both Dickie and Tracy were thrilled to receive the cheques, which they hadn’t known about beforehand.

Staffordshire Women’s Aid will use the money towards furnishing their new Refuge and Pathway will use theirs on some much needed new equipment for their youth club which runs each week and provides young people whose lives have been difficult with an opportunity to make new friends and to have some time to be children again. Amanda Milling was amongst the guests at the meeting having joined with Soroptimists to collect items for both Pathway and Staffordshire Women’s Aid after the V Festival last year. She told President Janis, Dickie and Tracy how much she admired the work done by all three organisations, particularly as they are all supporting local women at times of great stress and vulnerability; she told them of her intention to continue to support them all in whatever way she can. President Janis thanked everyone for supporting the Diamond Anniversary focus of Women suffering Domestic Violence. For more information please visit: www.sigbi.org/cannock-and-district or www.facebook.com/SICannock

L-R: Dickie James, CEO Staffordshire Women’s Aid; Dr Janis Lomas, President, SI Cannock & District; Amada Milling; Tracey Rowley, Pathway Project

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Carver Wolverhampton marathon events The 2015 Carver marathon events, scheduled to take place on SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER in West park, were launched on 2nd February. The organisers have already started to assemble and their first task was to select the charities who are to benefit, from this, the 18th year of the running of the events. The charities selected are Compton Hospice, Samaritans Wolverhampton and Beacon Centre for the Blind. The Mayoral charities will again also benefit. We are hoping to raise lots of money again this year, and we are sure we will benefit from participation by the supporters of the charities. Chair, Mary Harding, is pleased to announce that major sponsors Carvers, Marston’s and Cousins Furniture have all agreed to sponsor again. In addition the organisers have decided to add a 3K walk in the park to the events. Kindly sponsored by Call Print, the marathon printing provider, Mary hopes that this will encourage further family participation. We are also delighted that another local company, “Angel Springs”, have agreed to sponsor the provision

of bottled water again this year, and NJB Sport & Physio based in Codsall are again sponsoring the medical provision as well as offering massage and physiotherapy services on race weekend. Greenhous based in Wednesfield are sponsoring the van hire for the course signage team to set out the course and all the important signage around the course. There will again be a children’s mini marathon in the park, so that there will be an opportunity for everyone to participate. The organisers are always requiring help with water stations or marshalling. Anyone wishing to help please contact Carvers or put a message on the website. This event is wonderful for the City of Wolverhampton. It brings a great atmosphere to the park. Please come along on September 6th to be a part of it. An entry form for all the events is on the Website www.carverwolverhamptonmarathonevents.co.uk

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o Family tickets to be w Family tickets to be won to visit new “Land Of The Living Dinosaurs” at West Midland Safari Park. One of the most dramatic walkthrough Dinosaur exhibits in the UK is now open at West Midland Safari Park and we have 5 FAMILY TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY. “Land of the Living Dinosaurs” is the very latest exhibit to open at the Park and is one of the most adventurous. Costing £2.5m, the immersive walking trail features 38 life size animatronic dinosaurs, each with moving eyes, mouth and neck. From the first moment of glimpsing the skeleton of a mighty T-Rex at the entrance, the scene

is set for an extraordinary journey through the reign of the dinosaur. It plays with the senses and really does give the feeling of walking amongst live beasts that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. There’s the chance to meet some of the most formidable creatures that made history including the curious Dilophosaurus, fearsome Gorgonops and two of the biggest towering 8 metres tall, the Apatosaurus at 25 metres long and Argentinosaurus, even longer at 30 metres. A life size adult Tyrannosaurus Rex elevated on 4m rockwork casts a dramatic shadow, whilst the impressive Sarcosuchus, meaning ‘flesh crocodile’ represents one of the largest crocodile-like creatures that is thought to have ever lived. Sound effects indicative of the lost world add atmosphere, whilst static fossil displays, exotic planting, a volcanic vent, three pools and geyser intensifies the whole experience. As well as visiting this brand new exhibit there are discoveries of the animal variety around every corner, too. The inspiring four-mile, self-drive safari is home to a variety of wild and wonderful animals

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such as Indian Rhino; Cheetah; Lions; Tigers; Giraffe; African Wild Dogs and Elephants – including the adorable baby elephant, Sutton who is nearly a year old! There are some marvelous attractions to visit on foot, too! Lorikeet Landing is one of the latest – and is the place where you will encounter free flying rainbow lorikeets in a tropically themed exhibit. There’s also Penguin Cove, along with a variety of splendid other attractions like Twilight Cave; Mark O’Shea’s Reptile World, Creepy Crawlies, Seaquarium and Sea Lion

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Entries to be arrive by Sunday 31st May 2015. Competition Terms and conditions The ticket is valid for four people to visit on one occasion up to 6th November 2015 (Theme Park rides not included). The ticket also includes admission to the four- mile, self-drive safari, Discovery Trail exhibits, animal encounters, African Village and live shows. Usual admission is £19.99 for adults, £14.99 for children and £17.99 for concessions. Children under 3 years admitted free. (Rides extra). Lots more info: www.wmsp.co.uk 01952 321334 | WWW.STAFFORDSHIREOUTLOOK.CO.UK

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four in five (82 per cent) of the Nuffield Health surgeons saying they have noticed a rise in men seeking cosmetic surgery in the form of nose jobs, eyelid lifts and ‘man boob’ removal. Almost all surgeons (95 per cent) also reported a rise in the number of previously overweight or obese patients looking for surgery following weight loss. The Nuffield Health plastic surgeons believe the reasons behind the trend among the ‘baby boomer’ generation to be a direct result of people living longer, healthier lives and wanting to ‘look well’ too. For men, surgery has increasingly become ‘the norm’ in recent years, and the trend looks set to stay, with men accounting for one in ten of all UK cosmetic procedures.* Mr Darren Lewis, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital said: “We’ve seen a definite increase in cosmetic surgery for men over the last few years. 10 – 15 years ago cosmetic surgery for men was less common, now about one in ten procedures we do are on men. It has become much more socially acceptable and there has been a big change in the way men view health and fitness in recent years, with the media, consumer magazines and celebrities all having played a role. As well as keeping fit and active, we are seeing men place much more emphasis on looking well too.” Mr Darren Lewis

The over 65s and men are leading a surge in cosmetic surgery in Wolverhampton. This trend is mirrored across the UK, as Nuffield Health’s first annual Plastic Surgery insight survey reveals emerging trends in the market.

Almost two thirds (64 per cent) of Nuffield Health surgeons, who between them carry out 1 in 10 cosmetic procedures in the UK, reported an increase in older people seeking surgery. Nuffield Health’s patient figures paint the same picture, with patients over 65 up by 49% in 2014 from 2007. Men are also continuing to drive the cosmetic surgery market, with

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These new groups of customers join the traditional customer set, such as mums wishing to restore their pre pregnancy bodies, women in their 20s seeking breast augmentation and women in their fifties asking for face lifts. Many surgeons (95 per cent) have also noted an increase in people looking for surgery after weight loss as the procedure is increasingly difficult to get on the NHS. 82 per cent of the surgeons said that they are seeing uplift across all customer types as people

are starting to feel the benefits of coming out of a recession. Despite this, figures released last week by the plastic surgery body - BAAPS – reveal a slight decline overall for UK cosmetic surgery procedures. While some surgeons confessed to having been asked for penis extensions, ear lobe reductions, buttock implants and even a forked tongue, mostly patients are seeking a natural look. The plastic surgeons said they are seeing a definite move away from people looking to copy celebrities – for 75% of surgeons it was very rare to be asked to replicate a celebrity look – with people in favour of a natural looking result (100 per cent), something non-surgical (55 per cent) and to rejuvenate rather than enlarge (57 per cent). In terms of what motivates people to consider surgery, the research highlighted that the choice is not down to peer pressure, pressure from a partner, or the need to look good at work, but the desire to improve self-confidence - which 100% of

the surgeons agreed was a key motivator for most of their patients. The surgeons, based at 31 Nuffield Health hospitals across the UK were also asked to share their predictions for the future. The majority agreed that they would continue to see an increase in men (95 per cent) and older people (82 per cent) amongst their patients and most thought that plastic surgery would increasingly become the norm – indeed many view it as the norm already in most parts of the UK. Face transplants, light weight breast implants and mid face lifts (which lift the middle segment of the face) were highlighted as the new and innovative techniques that will become more commonplace over the coming years in the world of cosmetic or reconstructive surgery following accidents or injury. Mr Darren Lewis, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital said: “The pioneering areas are really in reconstructive surgery where Plastic Surgeons in the UK are really pushing boundaries, particularly in their

work with burns and major trauma. There are also incredible things happening with tissue engineering”. For further information please contact Louise Clarke on 01902 793259 or Louise. Clarke@nuffieldhealth.com

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Breast Augmentation

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

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ndrome y S l e n n u T l a rs a T : p ti Tom’s Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is well-known, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome not so? What is the tarsal tunnel? The tarsal tunnel is a space in the foot formed between bones and overlying fibrous tissue. Within the tarsal tunnel lies a nerve called the posterior tibial nerve. The tarsal tunnel is walled on one side by sturdy bones, and on the other by tough fibrous tissue. What is tarsal tunnel syndrome? Tarsal tunnel syndrome results when the posterior tibial nerve is compressed within the tarsal tunnel. This condition is very similar, in mechanism, to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. Both of these conditions result when a nerve is pinched within a confined space. The tarsal tunnel, as mentioned previously, has little room to give. When the space becomes tight, the tibial nerve is pinched. What are the symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome? When the posterior tibial nerve is compressed in the tarsal tunnel, patients commonly complain

of numbness over the bottom of the foot, as well as complaints of pain, burning, and tingling over the base of the foot and heel. Occasionally, tarsal tunnel syndrome is confused with plantar fasciitis, or heel spurs. What is the cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome? The cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome is unknown in most cases, but can be the result of fractures, bone spurs, ganglions and other benign tumors, muscle impingement, foot deformities. One of the commonest causes is from excessive pronation (rolling in of the foot). What is the treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome? Treatment begins with anti-inflammatory medications, orthotics/ insoles and changes in footwear may also help to relieve the symptoms, and possibly an injection of cortisone into the area around the nerve may release it. If none of these measures helps, then a procedure called a ‘tarsal tunnel release’ may be necessary. This is a surgical procedure performed in the

operating room and it lasts about 30 to 45 minutes. When a tarsal tunnel release is performed, an incision is made to open up the tarsal tunnel and decrease pressure on the posterior tibial nerve. This surgery is also very similar to a carpal tunnel release in the wrist. See a Podiatrist for an assessment if you think you have this condition.

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to Hedne d te a c o -l re r e k c o L y e Hyde’s K Hyde’s Key Locker is a small family run business who have recently re-located from the Hollybush Garden Centre to Market Street in Hednesford. Owner Tom Hyde said “We have been trading at the Hollybush Garden Centre for the last 2 years and when the premises became available on Market Street, Hednesford, I jumped at the chance. Being a local Cannock man I knew that I wanted to be on a high street in my own premises. We now have a lot more to offer to our customers please read the text below” A brand new service we have introduced is an emergency 24/7 service if you have locked yourself out of your car, house or any other premises, or a car key has broken, if we can get there and help you, we will! Call the

emergency mobile number if this need arises 07951 473779. We supply all house keys, Cylinder, Mortice, Safe blanks and locker keys with a huge range of key blanks in the shop. If we do not have the key you require we will do our best to source it for you within 2 working days. If the plain “boring” house keys are not good enough you can choose from a big range of funkeys from colourful, glow in the dark to Betty Boo, Football teams or Disney Characters Very popular with our customers are car keys, ranging from plain keys with no transponder, spare car keys with transponder to start the engine also, to the fully remote car keys with transponder as from dealer. Due to the flexible times to suit you the customer, friendly reliable service and prices set to beat any competitor. Our Engraving service is mainly used for pet tags and memorial plaques but we do a whole range of engraveable

products trying our best to do every job the customer requires each as personalised as the last with no letter restriction and always open to ideas. A whole range of engraveable items are available in the shop. The selection of locks and padlocks comes free with any advice needed on size or type along with our fire safety equipment, shoe care repairs and dry cleaning service.

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Mind the Gap By Martin

The spring bulbs are putting on a great show in the garden but when they finish there is sometimes a lull before the summer blooms kick in. Fortunately there is a good range of easy to grow perennials to fill the gap with flower. These are some of my favourites. All are suitable for the smaller garden as well. Geum (“Avens”) are one of the most reliable and adaptable perennials for late spring and early summer. They form low-growing mats of tough leaves and have bell-shaped flowers on wiry stems in a range of colours. Some like “Lemon Drops” have nodding single flowers, whereas a lot of modern types have larger, outward-facing semi-double flowers. One of the best is “Hannays” [picture 1] with lots of showy orange flowers on 1ft tall plants. Great for the front of the border. The perennial Cornflowers (Centaurea) ae invaluable for their great show of bee-pleasing flowers in April, May

and June. The montana types are ideal for front to mid-border although these do spread once established. “Purple Heart” [picture 2] is one of best with her amethyst-centred white flowers. There are also pink, blue and purple varieties to choose from. “Jordy” [picture 5] is a new form; more upright in growth and with masses of burgundy red flowers on and off from early May right through to October. Iris are one of the glories of late spring. The bearded types have the showiest flowers and need a sunny, well-drained soil. My favourites however are the Siberian Irises [picture 3] – these will grow just about anywhere except dark shade and thrive in wet or dry soils. The wild ones are blue but for the garden you can find white, yellow, pink and combinations of these colours. Hardy Geraniums (“Cranesbill”) are out of fashion somewhat at the moment and often ignore because a few varieties spread and seed to excess. There are some really good, well-behaved ones for the front to mid-border though. Geranium macrorrhizum is a mouthful of a name but this is a really good doer, growing in sun

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or deep shade and always free flowering. There are magenta, pink and white varieties available. The Bloody Cranesbills (Geranium sanguineum) – so called because of their red roots – are brilliant, weed smothering plants for the edge of a warm, sunny border. They flower their hearts out in May and June. I give them a good haircut in July and they reward this attention by flowering again in August and September. The best varieties are “Elke” [picture 4], “Elsbeth”, “Album” and “Max Frei”. There are lots more great perennials to bridge the gap between spring and summer, if you want to get inspired get out to a National Garden Scheme garden in April or May and see what’s in flower. Better yet come along to one of our Plant Hunters’ Fairs and get some great flowers to fill the gaps in your garden. Janet & I run SpecialPerennials, a small garden nursery in Hankelow Cheshire where we hold two National Plant Collections and grow a large range of plants for a nature friendly garden. Our garden was featured on BBC Gardener’s World in 2014. Our website www.specialperennials.com is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell by mail order and at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season. We will be at Weston Park on May 3 & 4, the National Memorial Arboretum on May 23 and Hodnet Hall on May 30 & 31. We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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Buxton’s Buxton’s Ltd is a family firm that have been supplying lawnmowers and other garden machinery for over 50 years. From their site on the edge of Cannock Chase the company has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the major suppliers of mowers in the midlands. Because of Buxton’s high service levels and exceptional showroom and workshop facilities the company

is an authorised main dealer for all of the top brands of lawnmowers, John Deere, Honda, Mountfield, Hayter, Toro, Stihl, Countax, Viking, Bosch, Stiga and Husqvarna. These top brands are backed up by factory trained mechanics who can carry out any servicing or repairs necessary. Buxton’s continual growth is due in part to their main road location on the A34 between Cannock and Stafford, but also their belief in the traditional values of excellent customer service and good value for money. Buxton’s supplies mowers to suit every lawn and every budget, as well as a complete range of garden machinery, including blowers, brushcutters, hedgetrimmers, shredders, cultivators and log splitters. All of these machines are designed to make those garden chores quick and easy. Buxton’s try to make the buying process easy, they have lots of

demonstration machines that you can try out on their lawn, and their experienced staff will offer friendly advice to help you select the right machine for you. You can even part exchange your old machine in towards a brand new one. Buxton’s ltd are specialists, and in the age of large impersonal national retailers it is refreshing to find a company that prizes good customer service above everything else.

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I reckon legendary Irish poet W.B Yeats got it wrong when he wrote, ‘Wine comes in at the mouth and love comes in at the eye.’ Either that or he’d been drinking too much Guinness, because I think I’m falling head over heels in love with a Sat-nav. If that sounds unlikely, listen to this: she ain’t no ordinary synthesised approximate of a siren, but the living beating soul of an Alfa Romeo – specifically the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM-2 175bhp TCT Exclusive. Forget nostalgia and the Alfa V6 engine, with congested roads, all any motorist wants is the quickest route around the chaos, so these days you choose the engine with your head – in this case a frisky yet frugal 175 bhp 2 litre diesel unit – and the Sat-nav with your heart. Seduced by only her dulcet tones; everything else is pure imagination. There is a real warmth and humanity to her every utterance and I’ve found myself using her for even the shortest, most familiar journeys. She embodies beautifully the essence of the Giulietta, to which her ethereal spirit is bound: exotic, fiery and soulful. Never before has my pulse quickened and heart raced at the prospect of a trip to Wolverhampton. 60

Once inside – and now making full use of all five of my senses – I’m struck by the Giulietta’s cabin, which is swathed in supple red leather and laden with soft-touch plastics. There’s kit worth over £2000 thrown in as-standard for this Exclusive spec model, including rain-sensing wipers; automatic headlights; electric-folding door mirrors; tinted windows; an electro-chromatic rear-view mirror; and electric front-seat lumbar support. Everything inside is laid out with a sensible, intuitive take on the modern hatchback. And, yes, it may be just a hatchback and relatable as such but it’s still ever-so-slightly special. The Giulietta beguiles where a Volkswagen Golf makes a sound case in a Powerpoint presentation; bewitches as none of its competitors can. As my girlfriend Nicola adds, even its key-fob is sexed-up. Some car anoraks may point to Alfa’s of yore as explanation for this frisson of excitement, but they’re all ensconced in the pub, pedantically ruminating over the technical minutiae of every make and model of car since Benz’s Motorwagen, so it can’t be that. Maybe it’s the ever-unfathomable machinations of image. Maybe it’s the value-for-money pricing of just over £25,000. Maybe it’s how this car looks. But I’ll get to that. The engine starts unceremoniously enough, but quickly piques your interest when up and running, as it can

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be both docile and dumbfounding if the situation presents. It’s quick - 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds; top speed, 135 mph - but economical too: 64.2 mpg on the combined cycle and responsible for just 116 g/km of Co2. It rides really well on its sports suspension and is never jarring. Equally the Giulietta is a capable performer whenever it’s possible to string a few corners together and is thus entirely justified in wearing the accoutrements of sportiness, like the 17” alloy wheels, a sports leather steering wheel with red stitching; aluminium sports pedals and kick-plates and side body skirts. The TCT semiautomatic gearbox is a willing and able partner in crime too, always impressive in its smooth changes and intelligence. But above all else, the Giulietta’s exterior visage is a stunningly attractive thing to behold. A total knock-out. So, yes, it may have been the sensuous sounds of its Sat-nav that first hooked me, but it’s the Alfa’s looks that have me sold; hook, line and sinker because nobody loves an ugly car. As I watch the dying embers of the setting Spring sun light the sky one last time, I gaze from my window upon the Giulietta’s beauty, wine glass in hand, and conclude that old William did have love sussed after all: ‘I lift the glass to my mouth, I look at you, and I sigh.’

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Despite myriad technological advances in the last twenty years, nothing captures a moment in time better than a humble photograph.

17” alloys. And you can go much, much further than you’d every imagine possible with bodywork decals and contrasting roof colours. The theme of customisation continues inside also with detachable and washable seat covers, although there’s little value in going too over-the-top, as the standard cabin is such a nice place to be.

Whether in sepia or in infinitively editable iPhone form, the photograph is still the simplest expression of the way things are right now. If I had to today choose a muse to point my lens at, in an effort to best describe the motoring zeitgeist, I can think of no better candidate than the Renault Captur.

The shiny black centrepiece console houses an intuitive and well-designed Sat-nav; the plastics feel robust and well-made; the ergonomics are very good. The raised driving position gives an appreciable sense of empowerment and provides a field of vision far superior to that of the everyday hatchback. It is here where the Captur really starts to makes sense and goes along way to explain the current rash of mini-SUVs on the market.

Sitting high atop underpinnings of a conventional hatchback – the Renault Clio – but not constrained by the hidden architecture of traditional 4x4 systems, the Captur is Renault’s answer to that most modern phenomenon: the urban cross-over vehicle. It answers today’s ever-increasing demand for high-driving positions, masses of internal space and funky personalisation options. Yet despite giving so much extra over the hatchback the Captur remains clever, not corpulent; funky, not fat. It looks very striking in just about every colour combo I’ve seen, with its visualcortex arresting hues, jacked-up stance, sloping roofline and in this as-tested spec – Dynamique MediaNav – big 62

Riding higher than you ordinarily would injects a hitherto unknown confidence into driving around the urban jungle; you feel ever-so-slightly omniscient. The steering is light but accurate and the ride feels especially fluid when at speed and cruising. The city stuff is a cinch too - thanks to dainty dimensions and minimal overhangs – meaning you can place and park it with consummate ease. So it’s almost small enough for you to be able park it in your pocket and it won’t see you out of pocket either

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with comparably low running costs – especially when allied to this 1.5 litre diesel 90 bhp unit. With combined fuel consumption officially listed at 76.3 mpg and Co2 at 95 g/km, the Captur cheats so many of the charges that are traditionally levelled at SUVs. Furthermore, it’s reasonably lively off the line – 0-62mph in 12.6 seconds; 106 mpg flat-out – and torquey enough – packing as it does 220 Nm - to make mincemeat of motorways. But what really is the Captur’s trump card – other than its value-for-money pricing at just over £16,000 – is the sense of space inside. Wherever you sit – front, rear or in Fido’s spot in the boot - there’s oceans of leg, head and storage room. The boot space is listed at 377 litres, so there’s more than enough room for a few crates of Evian. It’ll surely capture your imagination – like it did mine – as to how Renault has managed to make big internally something so small externally. The Captur is seemingly a motoring panacea: providing almost every benefit of every class of car, with none of the inherent drawbacks. So, in this pointand-shoot society, there’s really only one target that prospective mini-SUV buyers need aim at.

new website s e h c n u la s re y T y e n w Dennis Po Dennis Powney Tyres is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, fully interactive across all platforms, especially optimised for smartphone. The site gives easy access to the full range of products available.

tyres. A tremendous offer from a solid and reliable global brand. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Russ Powney.

The most obvious benefit to customers is the ability to reserve tyres to be fitted at a time most suitable to you. A simple registration enquiry provides the tyre size and a range of tyres and prices are presented. Recommendations are made, tyres from all major manufactures are available alongside competitive economy and mid-range tyres. No payment is required to reserve and book a time for tyres to be fitted, an email confirmation is sent and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Alongside the new web site, Dennis Powney can now offer a 2 year warranty against accidental damage and free puncture repair on all Apollo

Dennis Powney Tyres is long established and is proud to be a local business in the area. However we also realise the value of the internet and the ability to check prices from the comfort of your home or whilst out and about. Every effort has been and will continue to be made to make sure all prices are competitive not only locally but also nationally. Thus providing Cannock and the surrounding area the best of both worlds. Local and honest customer service with National on line pricing.

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In its fourth-generation, Corsa has never been so well served for driver comfort and safety. The new model is available with heated front seats, steering wheel and windscreen, as well as soft-tone ambient lighting and a full-size panoramic roof, matching equipment levels from the segment above. New safety systems also proliferate. Buyers can choose from a list including Side Blindspot Alert, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, bi-xenon lights and a rear-view camera. Vauxhall’s IntelliLink infotainment system features in a high sales volume model for the first time. It provides seamless integration of Apple iOS and Android smartphone functionalities inside the car, ensuring Corsa drivers stay safely connected when they are on the road. Comfort A new ThermaTec heated windscreen helps provide excellent visibility. As in the previous generation, the steering wheel and the front seats can also be heated. Unlike conventional air conditioning systems, the new Corsa’s electronic climate control uses a patented control strategy which maintains constant comfort through the seasons, without the need to change settings. Using performance data that includes more than 200 characteristics, a micro-processor computes the on-board climate and adjusts it to match the desired values. The result is an air conditioning system which is more stable and compensates for temperature fluctuations inside the car, making long journeys even more comfortable. An activated-carbon cabin air filter helps keeps pollen and unpleasant smells at bay. Seats featuring elaborate workmanship and optimal contours with contemporary upholstery fabrics give the new Corsa cabin a final quality flourish. There is also plenty of space inside both the new three and five-door Corsa. In the three-door version, Easy Entry front seats enable easy access to the rear seats. The 60/40 split folding rear bench seat turns the elegant interior into a spacious storage compartment. When the rear seat backrests are folded forward, the Corsa offers a load capacity of 1,120 litres. IntelliLink The new generation Corsa features Vauxhall’s IntelliLink infotainment system which brings the connected world of smartphones and apps into the cabin. 64

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Standard on all models with the exception of Life and Sting, IntelliLink is fully-compatible with the latest Android and Apple iOS-based smartphones. Up to five mobile phones can be simultaneously connected inside the car through Bluetooth. IntelliLink has a standard seven-inch colour touchscreen and its home page gives access to five major functions: make phone calls (Phone), listen to music (Audio), looks at photos and videos when it is safe to do so (Gallery), change settings such as the language of the system for instance (Settings) or use apps (Apps). BringGo is IntelliLink’s navigation app. It can be downloaded from the app store as a map version for Eastern and Western Europe. Once downloaded, the map data remains installed on the user’s smartphone, which means Corsa owners do not need a smartphone broadband connection to use the BringGo navigation system. BringGo uses the smartphone’s GPS to locate the Corsa. The Stitcher app is a useful global podcast internet radio service which lets users listen to programmes live, or after they have been broadcast. Once Stitcher is downloaded to a smartphone, Corsa owners can access more than 10,000 podcasts on demand, including radio shows and live stations around the world, via the Corsa’s IntelliLink touchscreen. With access to a global network of 70,000 radio stations, the Tune-In app has the power to offer entertainment to suit the tastes of every listener. The integration of Apple iOS devices within IntelliLink also enables SIRI EYES FREE voice control. This makes it possible for drivers to hear an incoming text message read aloud, or dictate texts and emails – all while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

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12 Reg Vehicles (3 years old) - Your MOT is (or soon will be) due - Check your date of registration on your vehicle log book. • MOT testing arranged • Large stoock of new and used parts • Computerised diagnostic (main dealer equipment) • Accident/mechanical repairs & insurance work undertaken • All work is fully guaranteed! • Courtesy Cars free of charge • Pick up and Drop-off service* • Servicing while you wait *conditions apply, please call for more details

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Most Renaults require Cam/Timing Belt change at 72,000 miles or 5 years (whichever comes first). Cam/Timing Belt failure will result in serious engine damage, so make sure yours is changed at the correct intervals. Call us for more details.

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