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A Message From the Editor Hello readers, Welcome to the June/July edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine. Hopefully you are all enjoying the lovely weather and are looking forward to long hot summer ahead. Don’t forget an important date, Father’s Day on June 18th, hopefully all you Fathers get spoilt! There are many new advertisers in this edition including Ideal Suite Factory for your new Suite and Cannock’s brand new Indian restaurant, Tamarind, see the full restaurant review on page 44/45. All this and more inside this issue. The winners from the April/May 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 meal for two at Tamarind, a pair of tickets to A Judgment at Stone at the Grand Theatre, and weekend tickets to Middle of Nowhere Music festival. You could be one of the lucky winners, good luck!

Congratulations to: Winners of a family ticket to West Midland Safari Park Sara Bailey, Penkridge Becky Ingles, Littleworth Winner of a pair of tickets to Evita at the Grand Theatre Bob Phillips, Little Haywood

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Pension Changes Shield Roller Doors The Grand Theatre Competition SPA Home Improvments Stafford & Cannock League of Hospital Friends CHAPS Pillaton Garden Centre Puzzles AFR Security Tech Aluminium Systems Ltd Chase Fire and Fireplaces Stafford Gotta Dance JN Property Solutions M Squared Bathrooms Heleniums- My Favourite Plant Wasp Facts with the Pest Control Man Middle of Nowhere Festival Zero Dry Time Tracy Mason Travel Compton Hospice Stafford Grammar Recipe of the month Tamarind review Memory Lane Café Blue Ginger Awards Tamarind competition La Minky Sue Starr Hypnotherapy Simon Hobbs Vein Clinic The Chase CACI Clinic Three Hammers Golf Wolgarston celebrate I love Staffordshire Poets Rob Taylor High & Mighty by Rob Taylor Index of advertisers Puzzle Solutions What are Lasting Powers of Attorney Women’s Health Across The Ages

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PENSION CHANGES AND THE FALLOUT

Following my feature in the last edition regarding the recent pension changes I have, over the course of the last 2 months, been contacted by several readers regarding their circumstances, so I feel it may be beneficial to explain further exactly how the changes have affected different sectors of the pension market.

and now prohibit cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs).

I will start by looking at public sector pensions that include the following employers:

The only exception to this is the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) as this is a funded scheme that means you are able to obtain a cash equivalent transfer value. On saying that, what we are finding is that the amount being offered as a CETV is way below the levels we would expect or indeed recommend for transferral, as they do not offer

Police, NHS, HMRC and Teachers. All of the above pension schemes are unfunded and therefore, following the pension freedom changes in April 2015, the Government changed their rules 4

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What do we mean by unfunded? Well these are, in the main, government pensions where the pension payments are covered by income received in the form of tax and national insurance. The biggest exponent of this is the State Pension, which probably explains why the government keeps extending the State Pension age – and it is because of this that it has been mooted that the children of today will not receive their State Pension until they are in their mid-70s, which is a daunting thought for the kids of today.

fair value. Whilst we are on the subject of Local Government pensions at retirement, you now have the opportunity to exchange a larger amount of your pension to give you additional tax-free cash, however, the commutation factor used is 12 to 1. To put that in simple terms, it means that for every £1 of income you give up you receive £12 in tax-free cash. This is not generous and in many cases you will receive far better value for money over the medium to long term by not taking the maximum amount of tax-free cash. If in doubt, always consult with an Independent Financial Adviser.

While public sector pensions are very limited in their options most other funded final salary pension schemes are offering attractive transfer values that, depending on your circumstances, can be life changing as you will see from the action taken by the clients I met recently. CASE STUDY: Mr and Mrs R I met Mr and Mrs R after being introduced to them by Mrs R’s brother; he has been a client of mine for some time. They have both worked for Jaguar Land Rover Mrs R for 30 years and Mr R for 22 years. They had, prior to meeting with me, contacted the JLR Pension Scheme to request CETVs and the values quoted surprised them to say the least. Mrs R who is approaching her 58th birthday has accumulated a deferred pension of £23,017.70 per annum, payable on her 65th birthday; she was offered a transfer value of £668,776.94, should she decide to transfer away from the scheme. Mr R who is 62 in May has a deferred pension of £14,649.63 per annum payable on his

65th birthday; he was offered £400,319.32 should he decide to transfer away from the scheme.

take as for both of them “holidays” are the love of their lives.

Their personal circumstances are a little different as Mr R still enjoys work however Mrs R yearns to retire and would stop working immediately if financially viable which, dependent upon her needs and objectives, may well be viable. Once we had gone through an in-depth analysis of their circumstances it transpires that to live comfortably the household income required is £3,000 per month which means, whilst Mr R is working he contributes £2,000, Mrs R would need £1,000 per month initially.

I must highlight that we are able to utilise the tax free cash as part of an overall tax planning strategy as they have savings elsewhere although, at some stage in the future, they may well need to replenish them from their pension fund.

With Mrs R’s transfer value being in excess of £600,000 we could utilise the tax-free cash as part of an overall tax saving strategy, take £14,666 per annum with no liability to income tax thus giving a net monthly income of £1,222 - slightly more than required but worth having to fully utilise her personal allowance. This income would be drawing less than 2.3% from the overall fund which is below the investment returns that we have achieved for our clients over the medium to long term. Although at this stage I must point out that past returns are no guarantee of future returns. Mrs R decided there and then that her life was going to change and as soon as we could arrange to proceed with the transfer she would hand in her notice and retire immediately. Mr R on the other hand wants to continue working for another 12 months however a few days after our meeting he was reprimanded for the time he likes to take off for holidays over the Christmas period and he came out of that meeting with the mind-set that if they are not happy he may well bring his retirement forward and bow out gracefully. From an adviser’s point of view it is so refreshing to meet people and totally change their lives as, prior to our meeting, Mrs R accepted that she would have to work until her 65th birthday, whilst for 4 years her husband would be retired whereas now she is retiring before him and has already started planning the vacations they will

The main difference now is that Mr & Mrs R have total control of their future and whilst this suits their circumstances, for others it can be daunting as being able to just receive a yearly pension with no input that is 100% guaranteed for the rest of their life is more suitable. I see many clients with this dilemma and my advice has always been “if in doubt, don’t” - make sure that before taking any action you are 100% comfortable in what you are doing. Should you have a final salary pension and want to find out what options are available to you please do not hesitate to contact us and we will gladly advise you. Initial meetings are at our expense.

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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It was wonderful to see so many people in Hednesford Town Centre on Saturday 22nd April for the dedication of the final phase of 500 named bricks within the mining memorial and in the sunshine, too! People travelled from all parts of the country, families met up after what was, for some of them, a long time without meeting, joining with hundreds of people who live more locally – and all to recognize the contribution made to the Cannock Chase area by those who worked in our coal mines. Lea Hall Brass Band played before, during and after the service and Cannock Chase Orpheus Male Choir were in fine voice as they led the hymns and gave their own performance during the service includeding “Take me Home” – known as the Miners’ Hymn – and which brought a tear to many eyes. Pat Ansell, chair of CHAPS, welcomed everyone and the service was led by the Right Revd Nigel McCulloch KCVO, former Bishop of Manchester, who has a strong link both with the Cannock area and with mining. His words touched everyone’s hearts. Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr Ian Dudson, CBE, KStJ read a passage from the Bible and Jim Bullock, a lay preacher and a former miner gave his recollections of working in the pits – stirring wonderful memories and bringing smiles and laughter. Mike Mellor BEM, President of CHAPS, who first proposed the idea of named bricks to the CHAPS committee and who has overseen all four phases of the project from 2004 to the present date, gave the final words of thanks, telling everyone how wonderful the whole project has been, making him feel humble and proud, knowing that the lives of so many have been touched. He said that it is comforting to know that the 4,034 named bricks within the memorial are to be looked after and cared for by our local councils and by the group Heart of Hednesford. An insert for the book “A Lasting Tribute” was produced, 14

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The Suite and Sofa Experts Come on in to the Ideal Suite Factory, a family run business, specialising in designing, manufacturing and retailing, quality suites and sofas for 25 years. Our beautiful showroom has a wide variety of styles. All of our materials are carefully chosen and your sofa is hand crafted to the highest of industry standards. At the Ideal Suite Factory we have been manufacturing for over 30 years, and we are market leaders within our field. We hold and create many different in house designer suites. Our upholstery team has a combined history and experience of over 100 years within the upholstery and manufacturing trade.

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Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Glass production has developed so much over the past few years that almost anything is possible to achieve your desired look. With our wealth of experience you can be assured that our ability to transform some style into your property comes with an attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to quality and performance, our aim is to deliver a first class product, at a competitive price. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your bespoke ideas, plans and projects. Tech Aluminium Systems Limited Unit 10 Rumer Hill Business Estate, Rumer Hill Road Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 0ET T: 01543 467272 Website: www.techalumsystems.co.uk Email: admin@techalum.co.uk 22

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Stafford Sports and Performance Academy GOTTA DANCE SHOW When reflecting on the shows Stafford Sports and Performance Academy dance teacher Becci Griffies said “The shows were a fantastic way for parents to see first-hand all the hard work their children have been putting into their dancing over the past few months. I know the children loved the experience performing in front of a full house and they can’t wait to go under the lights again soon.”

After months of anticipation and dedication by local children and their dance teachers, the annual Stafford Sports and Performance Academy ‘Gotta Dance’ show recently took place at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre across four evenings between Wednesday 26th and Saturday 29th April.

With the stage set the midweek shows saw approximately 40 acts, in the region of 1000 young people from local schools as well as from Stafford Sports and Performance Academy and ‘Dappa Dance’, take to the stage to perform their dance routines. The packed-out audiences were also treated to a few tracks from many talented soloists who provided extra musical entertainment.

As always thanks must go to all the staff at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre for their contribution in making the event run as smoothly as possible from the front of house, to the technical, backstage and box office staff. Steve Glover, organiser, said, “We had a fantastic four days of singing and dancing. It is great to see so many young people being physically active. The schools continue to get better each year and it was great to welcome new schools. We are already looking forward to Gotta Dance 2018.”

Looking ahead plans have already been made regarding next year’s showcase. The show will take place between Wednesday 25th April – Saturday 28th April 2018 and all schools are welcome to attend.

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M Squared Bathrooms have been established for over a decade and opened the doors of their Lichfield showroom three years ago. Stocking and supplying a comprehensive selection of everything for your bathroom, from full shower enclosures, baths, WCs, vanity units, radiators, taps, grab rails, flooring, panelling and mirrors – their ranges cater for all budgets and tastes. M Squared doesn’t just supply bathrooms, they fit them too, and their team of professional fitters are committed to providing an excellent customer experience. Their attention to detail is the same regardless of the size of project - whether it’s a bathroom or wet room installation. They also provide a two year guarantee on all labour, plus manufacturers’ guarantees as standard and M Squared stock only reputable suppliers including Barwick, Q4, Woodstock Furniture and Frontline.

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Heleniums MY FAVOURITE PLANT The great garden writer Christopher Lloyd, when asked what his favourite flower was, replied: “the one I’m looking at now”. It’s that way with me with Heleniums; all are beautiful in their own right, all are equally easy to grow and all do a great job in the border, be it a 15inch (38cm) edger to a 6-footer (180cm) at the back. Heleniums come in all shades and variations of Yellow, Orange and Red. The only thing to remember is that Heleniums need good sunlight to obtain the best colours. Yellow varieties will perform in some shade, but the reds need 3 or 4 hours of good sunlight to colour up properly. Left in the shade they will be pale orange and yellow.

best is the 2ft (60cm) tall Mardi Gras with its jolly masses of flower and a strong constitution. Also, highly recommended is the bright red Red Army and Fata Morgana a lovely variety with upswept petals in apricot with orange undersides making a beautiful two-toned effect in the garden. Mid height Heleniums (3ft / 60cm tall) are great for the middle or back of borders (depending on the size of border). The most popular is Sahin’s Early Flowerer but a better choice is the magnificent El Dorado with very large golden yellow flowers. Hot Lava is a brand new one that is later to flower but very bushy.

The common name, “Sneezeweed”, comes from the use of dried and powdered leaves as medicinal snuff to cure colds and bronchitis. Don’t try this at home! Heleniums are toxic and harmful if ingested. In Germany, they are called “Sonnenbraut” – “Sun Brides”; far more romantic! All Heleniums are a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies which will flock to the flowers with glee.

Gardeners often think of Heleniums as late-flowering, adding colour to the August and September garden, but with careful selection of varieties and regular dead heading and watering, you can have Heleniums in bloom from mid-June until the beginning of November without having to resort to forcing plants in a greenhouse. The short varieties are usually earlier to flower and with dead heading will go on longest. Probably the 30

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Tall varieties (4-6ft / 120-180cm) might need a stake in an exposed site but I rarely need to resort to this as the stems are very thick and strong. Amber is the best of newer varieties with masses of flower on upright plants. You can’t go wrong with the 4-5ft old variety Kanaria with its canary yellow flowers. For something showier the picotee-edged flowers of Fiesta stand out well at the back of the border. Heleniums mix well with lots of garden plants. I particularly like them with grasses in late summer – short moor grasses (Molinia) or taller Silver Grass (Miscanthus) and Feather Grass (Pennisetum). Monarda (Bergamot) and Phlox make great companions as all require similar growing conditions. There are a few simple rules to follow to get the best out of heleniums: water whenever dry even in spring or autumn; deadhead short varieties regularly; cut down the stems to just above the ground in winter and only divide or move them in spring not autumn. Follow these and heleniums should come back each year to brighten up your summer and autumn garden. Janet & I run Special Perennials, website www. specialperennials.com We will be at Plant Hunters’ Fairs at Hodnet Hall Gardens TF9 3NN on Sat 3rd and Sun 4th June for a great plant fair and 63 acres of wonderful gardens all for the special event low entry price of £3.50. Sugnall Walled Garden, Eccleshall ST21 6NF on Sunday 25th June, fair and gardens £1.00 entry. At Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop, Shrewsbury SY4 3DB on Sat 8 July with free entry to the fair. At Middleton Hall Nr Tamworth B78 2AE on Sunday 23rd July fair, hall and garden entry £2.00 and at the National Memorial Arboretum Alrewas DE13 7AR on Saturday 29th July, free entry to fair and arboretum (P&D). For full details of these and other Plant Hunters’ Fairs please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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We’ve teamed up with the organisers of Staffordshire’s Blues, Rock & Country event for everyone to give you the chance to WIN a pair of weekend tickets! Taking place on Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of July at Lower Drayton Farm, near Penkridge, this year’s Middle of Nowhere Music Festival line-up includes local, national and international bands. Friday’s line-up includes local group The Taskers; Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute Too Petty; madcap covers band Lost The Plot and headliners Fleetwood Bac who will replicate a full Fleetwood Mac show as they were back in the 70s & 80s. Saturday will see Brit award ‘Next Big Thing’ winners Jump the Shark; the UK’s newest country band, The Angels with Dirty Faces; Somerset Blues/Rockers The Blue Horizon; The Quiet Men and The Goat Roper Rodeo Band - hailed by critics for “breathing fresh life” into the UK country scene - play alongside tribute acts in the form of Black Rose (Thin Lizzy) and The Zeppelin 3. However, the standout acts of the day have to be troubadour Gaz Brookfield – more regularly found billed alongside the likes of The Levellers, Frank Turner, New Model Army, Nick Harper, Newton Faulkner, Seth Lakeman and others – and 70s glam rockers Glam 45, who will play renditions of the genre’s greats. On Sunday the undoubted stars of the show will be country rockers Dan Baird & Homemade Sin, whilst Blues artist Jake Henry, The Runawayz, Smashed and the festival’s very own supergroup The Middle of Nowhere Jam Band will also entertain the crowds. In addition to great live music, the family-friendly festival offers access to the farm's family fun farm attraction with its adventure playground, Maize Maze and friendly animals. Children under 12 go FREE to this great event, with accompanied 12-16 year olds getting in for 1/2 price.

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We've got a pair of weekend tickets (including optional camping) to give away; worth a total of £120! For your chance to win please answer the following question: Name the band who is headlining on Friday 28th July? 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 arrive by Friday 30th June 2017.

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Sa The Compton Colour Blast to be more colourful than ever!

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STAFFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND STAFFORD PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ESTABLISHED AS A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AT ALL LEVELS At Stafford Grammar School we offer the best of both worlds: a school with outstanding academic success that feels like a family. Our pupils thrive in our happy and caring environment, where every pupil is known as an individual. Our success in built on the highest quality teaching and learning which is supported by the excellent rapport between teachers and pupils. Whilst we pride ourselves on being rated as one of the top schools in Staffordshire in Government league tables, the real spirit of Stafford Grammar School is to be found in the smiling faces, laughter and sense of fun that pupils and teachers experience every day.

something for everyone. Music performances are held regularly in school and our music ensembles and choirs have recently performed in the Birmingham Symphony Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Our award winning Concert Band toured in Prague this summer, following highly successful tours in Spain, France and Italy. Drama continues to thrive and our school musicals are performed to sellout audiences.Over the last few years, musical theatre productions of Les Miserables, West Side Story, Into the Woods, Fame and Little Shop of Horrors have been produced to an exceptional standard and received acclaim in the local press. The SGS LAMDA acting group took â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh Gumtreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, an original play, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015 and received rave reviews. The real success of these productions is to be found in the community spirit and teamwork involved. With such a lively variety of activities, it is easy to see why Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Preparatory School are such vibrant communities. We aim to give our pupils an exciting and challenging education. Based upon the values of hard work, kindness and respect, we strive to provide an enriching education that will inspire our pupils and enable them to make the most of every opportunity in their lives beyond school.

In our latest examination results, 68% of all GCSEs were A* or A grades, with other one third being at the top A* grade. At A level 75% of grades were A*-B with 50% being A or A* grades. Our school has become established as a centre of excellence at all levels and each year our Sixth Form students gain admission to the top universities. Academic excellence is only one part of the Stafford Grammar School success story. We believe in encouraging participation and excellence in all areas, in and outside the classroom.

Our extensive transport network means that we are accessible to families from a wide range of areas. Financial assistance with school fees is available through scholarships for academic, sporting or musical excellence and bursaries based on an assessment of household financial circumstances.

A wide variety of sports are available and our teams have an enviable record of success, winning local, county, regional and national competitions. Our pupils are continually inspired to excel in sport by others who have gone on to achieve sporting success at national level in sports as diverse as swimming, football, rugby, cricket, athletics, archery and ice hockey as well as our Youth Commonwealth gold medallist in javelin. For young people who enjoy the performing arts, Stafford Grammar School is the place to be. With the opportunity to join choirs, vocal groups, Concert Band, Big Band, Orchestra and other ensembles, there really is

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We look forward to welcoming you to Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Preparatory School. Places now available in most Year groups. To find out more about our school, visit www. staffordgrammar.co.uk, call us on 01785 249752 or follow @StaffordGrammar on Twitter.

RECIPE

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worry, just place the pastry ring on to the theheat until the butter has melted then remove from parchment then push the and whisk in thelined egg.baking Make a tray well in the centre of mix the ring and do theinto flourthe andring pourtoinfill. thePull warm milk mixoff stirring untilit with the remaining fishcake mix. place in a dough comes together. Turn theOnce doughready out onto the oven for about 25 minutes until and browned a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes then off. add the fruit and make sure it is evenly distributed If you have a pasta bowl put a spoon of the throughout the dough. Spray a glass bowl with oil peas in the bottom, top with a fishcake, grate and place the dough inside covered with a piece some parmesan over and garnish with a sprig of oiled cling film. Leave this for about 2 hours or of watercress. Serve with a wedge of lemon if doubled in size and think bounces back when pressed in. the you like, I don’t it needs lemon because Divide the dough into 8, roll into balls folding the parmesan gives a posh fish pie feel to the dish. corners in on each other and tucking underneath then roll out to about 1cm thickness. Place on Serving suggestion your baking tray oiled cling film Serve with anand icecover cold with glass of Prosseco. and then leaveinformation to rise for about an hour. For more on this recipe please email the mike@takefood.co.uk Remove clingfilm and bake for about 18 minutes 190oC. Once risenLawrence and golden Photoatby Megan Cupitt allow to cool ready to be toasted. GARNISH • 1 small fennel bulb very finely shaved on a mandolin or grated • half a cucumber with seeds removed and very finely sliced • 1 finely sliced red onion • a few sprigs of dill • leaves from the coriander • paneer cheese RAITHA • 500g of natural yoghurt • 1 red onion finely diced wolverhampton west magazine | april 2016

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This evening my partner and I had booked a table at the recently opened Tamarind Indian restaurant. We parked on the large free car park to the rear of the restaurant and made our way inside. On entering we were greeted by Mohammed, the owner of Tamarind who explained that the restaurant had recently opened and had undergone a huge refurbishment, which we both commented on how beautifully this had been done. The restaurant has a contemporary and modern feel and the original wooden ceiling beams look great! Mohammed then took us to our table where we began to peruse the menus that had been given to us. We both ordered a Cobra beer which is served on draught and began to look at all of the delicious dishes that were available. My partner and I were spoilt for choice, the menu has something for everyone, whether it be a more familiar traditional dish or a specials selection which are unique to the Tamarind. Our waiter came to take our order and was very professional and polite when we asked questions about specific dishes, he also asked what our preferences were and recommended one of the specials which would not be too hot!

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For starters we ordered the garlic and white wine king prawn (6.50), giant fresh water king prawns, pan fried and buried in garlic and white wine chutney along with the salmon tikka (£4.95), lightly spiced salmon cooked with chef’s special tikka marinade and roasted in a tandoori oven over charcoal. For our main courses I wanted to try a different dish, so off the Tamarind collection I opted for the Assamki (£11.50), spicy off the bone strips of chicken cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and green chillies and a dash of whole black cumin. Very hot spicy dish accompanied with pilau rice. My partner chose a traditional special of butter chicken (£7.95), strips of tandoori chicken laced with a silky plum tomato and makhon sauce, a refined and elegant dish. We also ordered a peshwari nan to share. We ordered more drinks whilst our food was being prepared and it wasn’t too long before our starters arrived which looked and tasted divine! We were both looking forward to our main dishes now and when they came we were very impressed. The presentation was perfect with everything cooked to perfection. Once our mains were cleared our waiter asked if we would like desserts, however on this occasion we had no room and finished this great evening with coffees for both.

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THIS YEAR IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY The Audley Male Voice Choir will present an evening of musical entertainment at St Peter’s Church, Rickerscote Road, Stafford ST17 4EX On saturday 17th june 2017. The concert will commence at 7.30pm. Ticket price is £6.00 per adult. Concessions for O.A.P’s and families are £5.00, this will include a glass of wine or fruit juice. Tickets are also available 6.45pm in the main entrance to Church on the concert evening. Raffle tickets will also be sold during the evening. The Audley Male voice choir as we know it was re-founded in 1954. They have raised thousands of pounds for many charities over the years. The choir celebrated its Diamond Anniversary in August 2014. This concert is always lively, extremely entertaining and enjoyed by all those attending. Audley Male Voice Choir is, as the name suggests, an all-male choir. They sing anything from medieval chants to the latest pop hits with traditional male voice pieces, opera, musicals and some devotional music. Do come and listen to the music and also join in singing with this excellent choir. Sunday 2nd July 2017 is our patronal service. This year St Peter’s Church is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. The

Celebratory Mass will commence at 6.00pm followed by fellowship food and drink. Do come and join us to help celebrate this happy event. A warm welcome awaits you. St. Peter’s Church Summer Fair Is On Saturday 8th July 2017. 2.00pm Until 4.00pm.. The grand raffle has many different prizes to be won, including a food hamper, wine and local businesses have donated prizes and vouchers, all this plus many other items. Raffle tickets will be available on the day. There are also the usual stalls plus many new ones, refreshments will be served including tea, coffee and homemade scones. A dancing demonstration will be given by Dance Fusion. Work permitting the local fire engine will also be on display. If you would like to rent a stall please contact SUE on 01785 212140 or PEARL 01785 264888 the cost will be £5.00. Join us for a most entertaining afternoon, entrance to the fair is free.

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Blue Ginger Award Evening AWARDED BEST CHEF IN CANNOCK We have now got a live website www.bluegingercannock. com and you can order food online. Please do not just take our word for it, also have a look at all of our great reviews on trip advisor and make sure you pay us a visit soon”.

The Midland Balti Association (MBA) and Blue Ginger held an awards night on Sunday 30th April at Blue Ginger Indian Restaurant in Huntington Cannock.

Blue Ginger are now having entertainment evenings. Please check their Facebook Page for any upcoming events. All entertainment evenings include great food and music.

Blue Ginger, Cannock has been awarded for The Best Chef in Cannock and surrounding areas for 2017/2018 at the MBA awards. The award was given by the midland curry enthusiasts club who are part of the Midlands Balti Association. Blue Ginger was also announced earlier this year as the winner for this year’s Express & Star Most Popular Indian Restaurant of the year in Mid Staffordshire. The Best Chef award was presented to Abdul Karim at the awards night by Diane Todd. Other guests included members of the MBA. The award night consisted of a 5 course champagne dinner and all of the guests were then entertained by the fabulous Simon Abbotts, who is a Tom Johns tribute. Abdul Karim the owner of Blue Ginger said “We are so happy to win the award from the MBA and Express & Star, this makes me so proud of the restaurant and my great team. We have our awards on show for all of our customers to see.

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For your chance to win this fantastic prize please answer the following question Tamarind is located on which road? Email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford TF7 4PZ. Please ensure you include your name, address and telephone number. Entries to arrive by Friday 30th June 2017. Terms and Conditions: The competition prize will be a three course meal for two with a bottle of house wine. Over 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only. Booking will be subject to availability and must be taken by the 31st July 2017. No cash or alternative prize available. All entry details will be forwarded to Tamarind.

Brenda Rhodes from independent wine shop the Wolseley Wine Loft shares her picks of the month for June…

Wine of the month Diwald Zweigelt – red, organic and vegan! Bioweingut Diwald is a pioneering winery in Wagram, Austria, which has been making organic wines since 1980. Second generation grower Martin Diwald produces this fresh, fruity Zweigelt; the most widely planted red grape in Austria. Light to medium bodied, with low tannin and high acidity, this has typically fresh flavours of violets, cherries and raspberries with a peppery underbelly. Gorgeous! £14.25 a bottle.

Gin of the month Silent Pool Gin Silent Pool’s breathtakingly pretty presentation is matched by its mix of 24 botanicals that work in unison to afford a romantic, complex flavour. Fresh floral and clarifying citrus notes are grounded by earthy and spicy cassia bark and cubeb and the smooth finish is achieved with the help of local honey. It’s little wonder it bagged a Gold at the 2016 World Sprits Awards. £37.50 per bottle.

Beer of the month Maneblusser Beer An easy, drinkable city beer from the Brewery Het Anker this blond beer with an alcohol percentage of 5.8% vol. carries subtle citrus aromas and a fine finish. Brewed according to the traditional method of high fermentation. A great early summer Continental. £1.85 / bottle.

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La Minky The Smooth Operators BARE TO BE DIFFERENT

One area we surpass in is our waxing treatments. We are specialists in all areas of waxing with particular knowledge in intimate hair removal. Our in house specialist June Laing (salon owner) has been a beauty therapist and owned her own business for over 10 years. During her career June branched out and made a move into the intimate waxing field and initially trained with Hive in Brazilian Bikini waxing and then in London with Kim Lawless waxer to the stars.

high quality wax. The range includes hypoallergenic waxes, moisturising natural waxes, strip and non-strip waxes, scented and unscented. The waxes are perfect for both male and female waxing treatments including intimate waxing. We use non-strip waxing in the salon specifically for intimate hair removal as the waxes literally shrink wrap the hair, removing the entire hair with its roots from the follicle, leaving the skin undamaged. Since the wax sticks to the hair and not the skin it takes the smack like sting out of the process you get with strip waxing hair removal. We have found regular waxing with this method weakens and slows down hair regrowth and produces results that last longer.

With years of experience under her belt June has mastered technique and client comfort during waxing of all parts of the body. Much care has been put into the choice of products used for hair removal within the salon. In 2012 June registered with the Perrin Rigot Expert Network and has been using these waxes ever since. With 30 years of innovation Perron Rigot is a renowned French creator of

Due to the sensitive nature of intimate waxing we offer a free consultation prior to treatment and advice on any area of waxing you are concerned about. If you do decide to try intimate waxing we recommend you exfoliate gently 3 days prior to hair removal and allow the hairs to grow for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to treatment. On the day of treatment the skin is prepared with Blue Lotion, a low

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The Squirrel – £16.50

The Mink – £38.50

The Coyote – £38.50

This is my version of the “Hollywood” All the hair is removed from the pubic triangle, inner and outer labia, buttock crease and buttocks.

The Lynx – £44.50

Hair is removed from panty line and crease of leg.

The Tanuki – £22.00 Hair is removed from side panels, going narrower inside the panty line and across the top of the pubic triangle.

The Chinchilla – £27.50

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Sue Starr

ESTABLISHED CLINICAL THERAPIST With a background in corporate coaching and development; Sue Starr has been an established clinical therapist for nearly 6 years and has seen many clients with a range of different issues. Developing strong links with GP’s and schools, Sue has experience with a vast range of personal challenges and symptoms that people have been struggling with, sometimes for years.

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

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

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The range of success stories cannot be denied, Sue adds “testimonials I have received demonstrate that through commitment from the client, genuine life enhancing changes can take place”. Many people believe they are alone in how they feel and behave in certain situations and that there is no help for them. Sue adds “whilst individual circumstances may vary, there is more commonality than differences in

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

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‘FLAMIN JUNE’ THE TWINS AND THE CRAB Let’s hope it is this year! This time of year is when gardens are in full bloom and the world looks at its best. We are continuing the theme of looking at the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac; for June and July exploring Gemini and Cancer. Being born on the first or last day of a sign, in astrological terms, means being born on a cusp. Thus, there is a benefit from reading that sign and that following or preceding. Gemini - The Twins May 21st - June 20th Element: Air Ruling Planet: Mercury Symbol: The Twins Stone: Aquamarine Life Pursuit: Explore a little bit of everything. Vibration: Intense mental energy Secret Desire: Be ahead of the crowd

More Astrology Traits and Personality. Multi-talented Geminis are multi-faceted souls who enjoy knowing a little bit of everything but generally not too much about one particular subject. It’s just that variety is the spice of their lives! And no one is better at multitasking than the quixotic Gemini.

Communicators: Geminis have also gained the reputation of being the incessant talkers of the zodiac. Those that don’t have the ‘gift of the gab’ are usually talented writers or have a special interest in foreign languages.

Adventurous and full of fun: Another reason Geminis evoke so much interest is many born under this sign are multi-dimensionally talented.

Cancer - The Crab June 21st - July 22nd Element: Water Ruling Planet: The Moon Symbol: The Crab Stone: Moonstone Life Pursuit: Constant reassurance and intimacy Vibration: Moody Secret Desire: To feel safe (emotionally, spiritually, romantically and financially)

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More Astrology Traits and Personality Compassionate and Family Orientated: Like their astrological symbol - the Crab - Cancers can appear hard and insensitive on the outside. However, deep below lies a softness and sensitivity that makes them so very special. Nurturing, protection and caring for others underline their life principles.

Emotional and Sensitive: Up and down like the proverbial yo-yo, most Cancerians feel one way one minute, then sometimes totally different the next. But this characteristic is part of their charm.

Romantic and Mysterious: This sign is one of the most magic of all and once their magic has reached you, they are the most beguiling companions. Here at the ‘Double Award Winning’ Chase CACI Clinic we are also ‘nurturing protective and caring’. We help nurture your skin so that you look your best by helping you protect the outer layers whilst reinforcing underlying tissue. Above all: We Care; not only about the way you look, but about the way you feel. Confidence in external appearance enhances self - confidence. We are CACI specialists and have two of their top machines: The Ultimate and The Quantum. Both can do the mainstream CACI facials and additional unique treatments. The CACI facial treatments are the only ones that regularly score ’10 out of 10’ when tested by both Consumer and Trade publications. The Crystal-Clear Oxygen machine infuses oxygen into the skin which helps to restore elasticity and firmness, Radio Frequency stimulates collagen and elastin in the skin. The ‘Heaven’ products we use also have a regenerative effect. We also stock ‘Tropic’ products which are approved by the Vegan Society The combination of these incredible machines, superb products and the skills of our nurse and therapist have produced some marvellous results. The Clinic is discreet and relaxing, why wait - visit our website, email, or give us a call if you have any queries, or to book your free consultation. If you would like an exclusive ‘ladies evening’ where we can introduce you to what we have to offer please feel free to contact us (maximum five people).

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TOPTRACER will change golf practice forever! Wolverhampton-based golf complex 3 Hammers have revolutionised its 20 bay driving range to be one of the first in the country to have the new Toptracer experience. Formerly Protracer, the new generation technology now rebranded as Toptracer follows a take over by Topgolf in May 2016. The state of the art technology tracks and analyses every shot hit on a driving range making golfers’ practice sessions more rewarding, and more importantly making it a lot more fun to go to the driving range. The national award winning golf complex based in Coven is renowned for being a trailblazer in the golfing world with its first class indoor and outdoor facilities including an 18 hole golf course, indoor Golf

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Performance Studio, 5 PGA Golf Professionals and the latest Trackman 4 – the world’s leading launch monitor. The introduction of Toptracer now enables their customers to convert shots to actual yardages, just as if they had hit a premium golf ball. Golfers can visit 3 Hammers and go through their whole golf bag from sand wedge to driver, replay all their shots and get real yardages on their smartphone or tablet… all for free! Golf Academy Director Rob Bluck said “Toptracer adds a whole new dimension to a golfer’s practice and learning. Range practice is ideal for golfers who want to practice and get instant feedback on their practice session obtaining data such as shot shape, carry distance and distance from target. 3 Hammers continues to go from strength to strength and leads the way by offering the region’s golfers the latest, high quality facilities”.

Make Your Practice Count As soon as you hit the ball the shot flight will be shown on the touchscreen tablet in your bay. You will also see exactly how far your shot travelled in yardages. Set up the golf ball. As soon as you hit the ball the shot trajectory is shown in the 23 inch mounted touch screen monitor. Use the menu to adjust the angle against your 3 previous shots. You can then send your scorecard via email and see if you can improve on your result at your next visit. Toptracer was originally developed to show viewers the flight path of golf shots, the yardage and the distance the ball ends from the target. Now technology has been adapted and is available for customers to use for free of charge on their range, with custom-made screens built into 10 of their driving range bays. Customers can also download the app to their smartphone or tablet. Toptracer gives accurate yardages on every shot, shows the shot trajectory and lets customers play exciting points games. The complex’s investment in Toptracer means game improvement has never been so accessible and enjoyable for golfers practicing at 3 Hammers. There’s no need for a device, they simply turn up and start hitting balls. Customers can experience this groundbreaking technology and are invited to pop down to 3 Hammers and try out this revolutionary kit for themselves. They can analyse their game like the pros, either individually

or as a group of friends, in a nearest the pin, longest drive or points and skills competition. A live leader board of ongoing games is also displayed at the complex making it fun for beginners and golf Pros alike. This pioneering technology has been introduced to the complex as part of its £210,000 driving range upgrade. 2016 saw their driving range outfield completely remodelled to make it more like that of a real golf course. Complex owner Ian Bonser said “Toptracer is very popular among golfers who not only want to improve their game but have fun too. This technology is state of the art and brings 3 Hammers truly into the 21st century”.

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Wolgarston Celebrates Football Success! For the first time in Wolgarston’s history the school has won both the Staffordshire Schools Football Association Girl’s and Boy’s County Cup at Under 15 level. This is a fantastic achievement and demonstrates the massive strides the school is taking in developing both boy’s and girl’s football using our 3G facilities. On Monday the 24th April our male Year 10 football team competed in the final of the Under 15 County Cup, their opponents were Repton School. The game was played at Stafford Town Football Club. The game finished at a draw of 1 -1 after extra time with a Wolgarston goal scored by Alex Hallchurch , so to decide who the Under 15 champions would be would all be down to a penalty shoot-out. Fortunately every one of Wolgarston’s penalty takers found the back of the net and it was left to goalkeeper Sam Edmunds to save Repton’s sixth penalty and win the County Cup for Wolgarston. A huge congratulations to Sam Edmunds who saved Repton’s sixth penalty. That means that our school holds both the Under 15 boys and girls football champion status. Well done to our team members Sam Edmunds, Alex Wingfield,

Alex Marsh, Alex Hallchurch, Andrew Archer, Ethan Woodman, James Black, Morgan Manley, Reuben Powney, Ben Wall, Dan Lyons, Cameron Jackson, Harry Bickford, Joel Price, Max Perry and Sam Arthrell. “I am so proud of our students they have shown us all how working together determined as a team you can achieve so much,” said Mr Skinner (Teacher of PE), “These students have done this school proud and it is a privilege to be their coach.” On Monday 3rd April our female team travelled to St Georges Park for their County Cup Final. They played Chesterton High School in perfect conditions on the David Beckham 3G pitch. After going 2-1 down, they showed excellent resilience and managed to battle through and win the game 3-2. The members of our girls’ team are Charlotte Harrison, Charlotte Hampton, Lauren Adams, Lauren Kelly, Maddison Collins, Katie Nall, Macey Turvey, Essie Turvey, Molly Thompson, Lily McNally, Gemma Lawley, Ruby Turner, Chloe Rowley and Rylan Spencer. “I am so proud of the girls, they have worked and trained so hard for this,” said Mrs Stanton (Teacher of PE), “Both of our teams have done amazingly they have set the bar for teams to come.”

I Love Staffordshire’ poetry competition winners announced VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE QUALITY AND CREATIVENESS OF POEMS Two young budding Staffordshire poets have won prizes for themselves and for their school classes in the first ‘I Love Staffordshire’ poetry competition. The contest, organised by Enjoy Staffordshire, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent library services, was part of this year’s Staffordshire Day celebrations on 1 May 2017. Rebecca Lockwood, aged 16 from Cannock won the 11-16 years category with her poem entitled The Stag and I. The under 11’s category was won by Honor Sutton aged 9 from Stafford with her poem Staffordshire, My Favourite Place to be.The judges, Staffordshire’s Poet Laureate Bert Flitcroft and the Young Poet Laureate for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Isobel Horsley, Poetry on Loan Co-ordinator Brenda Read-Brown, and Terry Heath from Staffordshire Libraries & Arts Service were impressed with the quality of the winning poems. Rebecca, a pupil at Cannock Chase High School said: “I am eternally delighted and overwhelmed to have won the Staffordshire Day poetry competition, poetry has the ability to bring people together from all walks of life and I cannot thank Staffordshire Libraries enough for allowing me to contribute to the beauty of it." Honor said: “I was happy to hear that I had won but a bit surprised too. I wrote the poem for my Grandad who hasn’t been very well and I wanted to cheer him up. He loves poetry himself and got me into it. He wrote 60

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one about me when I was born which I still have. My Grandad loves Staffordshire and I wrote about all the places he took me in my poem. I wanted to make him proud too. I’m looking forward to going to the Monkey Forest with my class.” Gill Heath, Libraries Chief at Staffordshire County Council passed on her congratulations to the winners. Gill said: “We were very impressed with the quality and creativeness of all the poems submitted but Rebecca and Honor’s poems did stand out. Honor won a class trip to the Trentham Monkey Forest and for herself a Monkey Forest family ticket and £50 One4All gift card. Rebecca won for herself a pair of Thrill Hopper passes, and a workshop for her school with performance poet Giovanni Esposito, also known as Spoz.

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Stilt-walkers used to be sideshow circus attractions – but nowadays, when it comes to cars at least, they’re everywhere. Here’s Honda’s HR-V. The name stands for High Riding Vehicle. In reality it is a Honda Jazz in drag, wearing stilettos. Ever since the Nissan Juke became a best-seller people have being crying out for ever more jacked-up versions of familiar hatchbacks. Compact SUVs definitely look better, I’ll give you that, but do they justify their place in our nation’s affections? Let’s find out. If you care about safety, listen up: the HR-V scored five stars in Euro NCAP’s crash tests. All models have six airbags and an automatic city emergency braking system that applies the brakes to prevent you crashing into the car in front at low speeds. Upgrading from the base S model to SE adds Honda’s Driver Assistance Safety Pack, which includes lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control. It’s a system better at nannying than your last babysitter: pop your kid inside and they’ll be safer than in the womb. There’s also legendary Japanese build-quality to consider as well. This Honda is more than capable of shrugging off the rigours of family life. You might even say it’s more durable and robust than a child’s Tonka toy. The 1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel is tractable at low-revs, gutsy if 62

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pushed, but sophisticated enough to waft you quietly around the city suburbs in style, on some of the funkiest alloys I’ve seen in a while. There is a new 128bhp 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol, which is quiet and smooth, but as ever, unless you only potter to the local shops and back, diesel does it best. 118bhp means it’s not hugely quick – and it can be noisy at times – but the promise of figures like 68.9mpg and £20 road tax should make you feel better. There’s only a front-wheel drive set-up available in the UK market, which makes sense since I’m sure nobody ever uses such any offroad facility in a vehicle like this. Although a leisurely day spent offroading is far less dangerous than wandering alone and unsupervised into the cavernous bootspace. Your family will be left filling out missing person reports if you do. The HR-V has one of the biggest boots in its class, almost matching the Renault Captur. A squared-off opening and low lip make dragging heavy items in and out easy. Furthermore, the rear seats fold completely flat and there’s unique flexibility offered by the HR-V’s USP: ‘Magic Seats’, which flip-up, cinema-style, to create storage for tall objects. You can buy the HR-V in four different trims, ranging from the entry level S, through to the SE, SE Navi and EX. All of them are well equipped and feature climate and cruise control, auto headlamps and

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Menstrual problems at all ages can be successfully investigated and treated by a specialist gynaecologist. At Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital, multi-lingual Ms Uma Bathula is a private gynaecologist who specialises in managing menstrual problems, such as those affecting adolescents, concerns over heavy periods and women reaching the menopause.

the first option and this can include a hormonal coil, or oral contraceptive or non- hormonal treatments, such as drugs which help with clotting. Surgery may be advised where medical treatment is ineffective or if there is no wish for future fertility. Keyhole techniques ensure speedy recovery and a quicker return to normal activities. Ms Bathula is a British Society of Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology accredited Colposcopist, dealing with abnormal cervical smears.

Qualifying at one of the premier medical institutes of India, JIPMER, Pondicherry, Ms Bathula completed her early medical training in India and then continued in the West Midlands, where she also undertook her specialist training. In addition to her extensive medical knowledge, Ms Bathula is proficient in a number of languages as well as English, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi and Urdu. As well as her private practice at Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital, she works in the NHS as a Consultant Gynaecologist & Obstetrician at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and County Hospital Stafford.

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A member of the British Menopause Society, Uma Bathula, who specialises in menstrual irregularities, explains, “Heavy periods means menstrual blood loss that is more than normal. It differs from one woman to the next, so I ask my patients to tell me what their normal loss is and how this is greater or longer than the usual 2-5 days or if it is associated with clots or flooding. Where heavy periods are affecting a woman’s quality of life and she reports certain symptoms, we will investigate and then treat her for these problems, using evidence-based treatment.” Once the cause is ascertained, a specific treatment is decided upon, based on the woman’s age and future fertility plans. Medical, rather than surgical, treatments are usually 66

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