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Welcome to the May/June edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine. Happy birthday to the Staffordshire Outlook! We are celebrating our 4th birthday this month, so we will be having a glass of champagne and a toast to many more! The light nights are here which is great, we just need some sunshine now! There are many new advertisers in this edition including Chase Fit, MPM Tuning and Danmarque Garages all this and more inside this issue. The winners from the March/April 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 family ticket for Alton Towers, ,
Congratulations to: Winner of a family ticket for West Midlands Safari Park Grahame Wiggin, Heath Hayes Winners of a pair of tickets to The Sandon Hall Spring Fair Glenys Clews, Norton Canes - Pat Morris, Hatherton Kim Malakouti, Huntington Winners of a pair of tickets for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers Deirdre Jukes, Heath Hayes Darren Bond, Cheslyn Hay Winner of a pair of tickets to Annie at The Grand Theatre Heidi Cowling, Burntwood
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a pair of tickets to Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre at the Grand Theatre and tickets to The Staffordshire County Show. You could be one of the lucky winners, good luck! The team at the Staffordshire Outlook are extremely grateful to the local advertisers who choose to advertise their business in the magazine and to the readers who continue to support the Staffordshire Outlook. We hope that our readers will use these reputable companies when the need arises, and don’t forget to mention Staffordshire Outlook if using any of the advertisers! If you are a business owner and would like to be featured in the Staffordshire Outlook magazine then please contact us on the details below. If you belong to a local group or charity and would like forthcoming events published in this magazine please email info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk
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Contents Healthwatch Staffordshire 4 Cannock Rotary Young Chef 6 Cannock SI - Feel good event 6 Staffordshire Outlook celebrate their 4th anniversary 8 Win tickets for Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre 10 Excellence service at Ralvern Ltd 12 Desirable Daisies 14 Bring the summer inside with Tech Aluminium Systems Ltd 16 Cannock Trekking Centre 20 Puzzles 24 DRF Kitchens 26 Hey Presto 28 Win a family ticket to Alton Towers 28 Lighting R Us 30 Compton Hospice 32 Chase Fit 34 Win a family ticket to Alton Towers 36 Cannock Rotary Golf Day 38 Cannock Chase Council Artificial grass pitch 38 Harrisons Sports Club 39 Recipe of the month 40/41 Blue Ginger restaurant review 44/45 New to Salon La Mink 46 Energie Fitness for Women 50 Mobile Beauty by Sammy 51 The Chase CACI Clinic 52 SI Cannock – One and eight pence 54 SI Cannock – Saucy Tales 54 Sue Starr 55 Importance of Microchipping 56 Staffordshire County Show 58 Why should I make a will 59 Game of Thrones by Rob Taylor 60 The Course of Progress by Rob Taylor 62 MPM Tuning 63 Index of advertisers 64 Puzzle Solutions 64 Tettenhall College 66
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Healthwatch Staffordshire Awarded
THE ADVOCACY QUALITY PERFORMANCE MARK (QPM) Healthwatch Staffordshire is the independent consumer champion for health and social care services in Staffordshire, delivered by Engaging Communities. Our job is to argue for the consumer interests of those using health and social care services across the county, and give local people an opportunity to speak out about their concerns and health care priorities. The information people share will help improve local services for all! We can also signpost you to local services and give you information on what is available. Everyone who uses health and social care services has the right to expect a high standard. Healthwatch can help your local services achieve these standards, but to do this we need your help. We need you to ‘Have Your Say’ about your experiences of health and social care services in Staffordshire; we want your feedback, stories and comments – as many as possible. We constantly monitor and review our Experience Exchange feedback platform which records experience of local services. Your feedback provides essential information on how we can argue for your interests and of those using health and social care services across the county. When you engage with us and give us your feedback it helps service providers to make decisions that shape their services and the information you provide helps to enhance the experience for your fellow service users. We listen to your feedback and pass this onto relevant people who make decisions or changes that reflect what you tell us. If you wish to submit your own feedback, suggestion or comment visit our Experience Exchange site; www. healthwatchstaffordshire.co.uk/x2
Healthwatch Staffordshire also offer a range of volunteer opportunities, anyone can volunteer, and all you need is passion and enthusiasm. We welcome a diverse range of volunteers from all walks of life, from sixth form students looking to gain experience to put on UCAS applications, University students doing health and social care related degrees, and professionals looking to give some of their spare time to a good cause. Training and support is available for every role, and experience is not essential. The most important thing we look for is a belief that people in Staffordshire should have the best health and social care services possible, and a desire to be part of making that happen. We also provide a free, confidential and independent health complaints advocacy service to support residents of Staffordshire make complaints about their NHS care and treatment. From GP complaints, concerns about your dentist, delays getting appointments, problems with your clinical care at hospital, we can help with any complaint about the NHS. Our specially trained advocates can support you to make your complaint, help you to get answers to questions and make a real difference to help improve local health services by highlighting where problems are. You can talk to us free on 0800 161 5600. Talk to us - Make your voice count.
Our wonderful Advocacy Team - awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) after a lengthy assessment and accreditation process.
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Healthwatch Staffordshire has some great volunteering opportunities. Would you like to help shape the health and social care services provided in Staffordshire? We are looking for enthusiastic people to make the voices of Staffordshire people heard. All training and travel expenses are provided. To join our team Call 0800 051 8371 or email; enquiries@healthwatchstaffordshire.co.uk to request an application form.
NHS Complaints Advocacy Service We provide a free, confidential and independent health complaints advocacy service to support residents of Staffordshire make complaints about their NHS care and treatment. You can talk to us free on 0800 161 5600 or text 07724172811 for help with making a complaint. Talk to us - Make your voice count.
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Rotary Competition to find Cannock’s Young Chef YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED On 11th February pupils from Kingsmead School and Cannock Chase High School took part in the final of The Rotary Club of Cannock Young Chef Competition held at Kingsmead School. The young Chef competition is much more than a cooking competition. It involves cooking a healthy meal for two people in just two hours at a cost of no more than £10 & contestants are marked on food hygiene, food and table presentation. The competition also develops life skills in dealing with a demanding situation as they are preparing and cooking food in front of an audience of family and friends.
The Young Chef competition is one of five competitions organised by Rotary .The others are Young Musician, Young Photographer, Young writer, Youth Speaks and the Technology tournament. Any Schools or youth organisations who wish to take part in any of next year’s competitions or any other Rotary opportunities please contact secretary@cannockrotary.co.uk for details
The competition was judged by three adjudicators Janette Arrowsmith, June Barke and Sara Page who stated that “the standard and range of skills demonstrated by all the pupils was excellent “ and that “ it was rewarding to see the pupils producing such high quality meals when cooking from scratch “ The menus prepared included Sea Bass, Jerk Chicken, roasted chicken and pasta dishes. The winner was Callum Hughes from Cannock Chase High School who served Salmon Fillet with crème fraiche & Olive dressing and a dessert of melon bowl with fresh fruits.
Above: Winner Callum Hughes receiving the Young Chef award from President Elect Harold Bould.
SI Cannock & District - Feel Good Look Good FREE EVENT FOR LADIES OF ALL AGES On Friday 27th May at Calf Heath Village Hall, Straight Mile, Wolverhampton WV10 7DW at 6.30pm Soroptimist International of Cannock & District are holding a free event for ladies of all ages. The event will enable ladies to receive information on topics such as health, wellbeing, nutrition & fitness in a friendly & relaxed atmosphere. There will be many stands from various women’s organisations. An exciting programme of speakers will commence at 7pm. There will be refreshments and a free prize draw. Soroptimist International of Cannock & District is an organisation for ladies whose aim is to improve the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment or enabling opportunities. They also support local charities and good causes. To find out more information about this free event contact: 07971 494510, to book in email s.i.cannock@outlook.com or you can just come along on your own or with friend on the night.
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Happy 4th Birthday Staffordshire Outlook CELEBRATING OUR 4 TH YEAR IN BUSINESS
Here at the Staffordshire Outlook, we are celebrating our 4th anniversary in April! We are so 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. Sales Director Sharon Caldwell says “I cannot believe how the last four 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. 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 and increasing their profit. I want to thank you, the readers of the magazine and hopefully you will continue to support the Staffordshire Outlook.”
The Chase CACI Clinic is a fledgling business and as such advertising as vitally important. We were approached by many companies who offered differing advertising services. We tried several of them (most with limited success). We were then recommended to contact Sharon at Staffordshire Outlook by one of her many satisfied customers and since then have not looked back. The quality of the magazine is superb, it is distributed over a wide area and, as it is bi -monthly, people do not get fed up with it. The responses we have had via the magazine have far outstripped any other form of advertising and that is why we are sticking with it. Sharon is a delight to work with and so helpful. If we had only met Sharon first we would have saved a lot of money on ineffectual advertising.
Doug & Pam at The Chase CACI Clinic 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 17 months and have found the response excellent.
Please see right a few client testimonials who are advertising their business in the magazine with great results.
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. 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 4th Birthday and hope you are around for many more years!
Wayne & Keith at Tech Alum Systems Ltd
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One lucky winner can win a pair of tickets to see Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre on Fri 10 June at 7:30pm Join Northern Ballet, a Company renowned for transforming well known stories into brilliant dance theatre, as they return to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with Charlotte Brontë’s JANE EYRE. Coinciding with the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth, the ‘best dance actors in the world’ (Dance Europe) will bring to life the ultimate dramatic tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets. Orphaned at a young age and cruelly treated by her Aunt, Jane Eyre is a plain but intelligent child who grows up knowing little kindness. Sent away to a charitable school, Jane later accepts a position as a Governess at Thornfield, a gentleman’s manor whose master is the dark and impassioned Mr Rochester. In spite of their social differences, an unlikely bond grows between the pair but as their romance develops, it becomes clear that Mr Rochester has a hidden past that threatens to ruin them both. The ultimate dramatic tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets, Jane Eyre is the story of one woman’s indomitable spirit overcoming all boundaries at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on 10 & 11 June 2016.
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To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question correctly and email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number to arrive by Tuesday 31st May 2016. Winners will be notified by telephone.
Who wrote the original novel Jane Eyre? A) Emily Brontë B) Charlotte Brontë C) JK Rowling D) Jacqueline Wilson Competition terms & conditions Winners to collect tickets from the box office on the night of the show Friday 10th June 2016. Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative prize nights available. Winners may be required to partake in relevant publicity
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It’s not just making bespoke designs that Ralvern takes care of though, the team also offer a complete reupholstery service. “If you can’t bear to part with your existing suite, we offer a superior reupholstery service that goes above and beyond recovering your choice of fabric and leathers.” The team can recreate the original suite to an even higher standard than it was originally built.
Manufacturing all manner of sofas, settees, chairs, chaise lounge and occasional chairs from their base in Cannock, the company can create any type of design - from ultramodern to classically traditional. “Our highly skilled craftsmen can create any look our customers want for their home. We offer a really helpful and welcoming approach and enjoy exceeding customer’s expectations,” says Simon. There are no salesmen at Ralvern and clients deal direct with myself and Chris: “We have a very personal approach to customer relations and want to take care of customers ourselves, that’s why we cut out the salesmen, so that we can offer a unique, personal and relaxed approach.”
“As a standard we strip your lounge sofas back to the frame and start from scratch, using superior foams, fillings, springs and cushions. The sofa is then finished by our highly experienced craftsmen to achieve a truly unique lounge setting.” Ralvern will collect your existing suite from home, offer you a replacement whilst work is carried out and deliver the finished suite once completed.
In-house frame making enables clients to design their lounge from concept, because all frames at Ralvern are made from scratch. “We only use the best materials and we have the freedom to create sizes and designs that will suit any room and taste. We include a lifetime frame, six inch coil springs and our build quality is always exceptional.” And the company are well known for their excellent standards, establishing an excellent reputation over the 70 years they’ve been in business. “Our gallery of fabric books perfectly illustrates our capacity to create almost any type of design, using our experience, drive and passion.”
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FROM LOW GROWING TO 8FT GIANTS, DAISIES ARE ONE OF THE GLORIES OF SUMMER For the lawn-proud garden owner daisies are weeds to be fought with and removed at all costs. For the flower gardener the daisy family are one of the glories of summer and the most desirable flowering plants. From low growing carpeters to 8ft giants for the back of the border there is a daisy for every garden. This month I’ll share some of my favourites from my own garden with you.
yellow rudbeckias will also grow well in dappled shade. We all loved growing annual sunflowers as kids and there are some less tall perennial types to choose for the garden. Their flowers are smaller but very numerous. “Happy Days” is only 3ft (90cm) tall with large flowers whereas “Lemon Queen” will get to 6ft (180cm) tall and has masses of pale yellow flowers in autumn. Some are scented – the variety “Bitter Chocolate” smells exactly like that!
Technically daisies are members of the Aster (or Michaelmas daisy) family and all have a rayed petals and a disc or cone at the centre and all share the same attractiveness to bees and butterflies
Coreopsis (common name Tickseed) are popular lowgrowing plants but some are not hardy here. We grow the reliable Zagreb and the beautiful pale yellow Moonbeam as these are hardy for us. These will spread to form a good sized clump and are easy to divide in spring.
Let’s start with Asters, those late bloomers that come in a range of colours from white, through pink, lavender to the dark purple. The best of these is the variety “Mônch”, which blooms from August and never gets mildew. I also love the tall growing “Calliope” who has black stems, glossy leaves and flowers in October and November. Aster need a reasonably sunny spot and soil that holds some moisture so mulch them well in spring. For brighter colours you can’t do better than Heleniums – one of my passions. We hold the National Collection and have a good range in our catalogue. These are certainly sun lovers and come in shades of red, orange and yellow. Perhaps best known as tall plants for the back of the border blooming in August and September there are also some new, shorter ones that start flowering in late June: “Red Army” is bright red and 2ft (60cm) tall and “Mardi Gras” is a similar height with flowers that blend red, orange and yellow. “Sahin’s Early Flowerer” has similar flowers but is nearly 3ft tall. “El Dorado” is one of the best new varieties with large golden yellow flowers. He is about 2ft 6in tall (75cm) but doesn’t need staking. “Flaming Katy” is taller and a fiery orange-red. Two closely related plants are commonly known as Cone Flowers: the pink or white Echinaceas and the yellow Rudbeckias. In our garden we find the old varieties are more reliable than the many new ones. For Echinacea I recommend “Ruby Star” (bright pink) and “White Swan” and for Rudbeckias the soundly perennial “Deamii” and “Goldsturm”. For a really tall one try “Herbstsonne” (“Autumn Sun”), which will grow 6ft (180cm) tall. The 14
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Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum) were once common cottage garden plants and they are making a comeback as gardeners remember just how easy and reliable they are. Most are white although there are a few pale yellow varieties to be had. My favourite is “Beauté Nivelloise” which one cheeky customer renamed “bad hair day” after the wayward look of the petals. “Fiona Coghill” has large, ball-shaped flowers that remind me of a florist’s Chrysanthemum. Shasta Daisies love a well-drained sunny spot and will survive drought well.
We are used to buying African Daisies (Osteospermum) as half-harder summer bedding but there are a few winter hardy ones to find. The white “Lady Leitrim” has been in my family’s gardens for at least four generations and always survives even the hardest winter provided the soil is welldrained. She will flower from May to early winter. There’s sure to be a member of daisy family to suit your garden; keep an eye open for those lovely flowers. Janet & I run Special Perennials, website www.specialperennials.com We will be at Weston Park (TF11 8LE) Sunday/Monday 1st /2nd May £3.00 (Normal garden entry £6.50) gardens/fair and Middleton Hall (B78 2AE) 22nd May £2.00 gardens/ fair/hall. See www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.
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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, so please do not hesitate to contact us with your bespoke ideas, plans and projects. 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. After we have installed your product, we offer after sales care advice to maintain and increase the effective life of your bespoke glass product.
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Cannock Chase Trekking Centre NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL ATTRACT NEW VISITORS TO CANNOCK CHASE An ambitious new development which will attract extra visitors to Cannock Chase and create several new jobs is under construction after six years of planning. The redevelopment of Cannock Chase Trekking Centre, near Penkridge, is the long-term dream of proprietor Lisa Gregory, who opened her riding stables, just off the A34, nearly 21 years ago. Planning permission for a new equestrian centre was granted by South Staffs District Council and the contractors have now begun work.
“This development is a long-held dream of mine,” said Miss Gregory, who is keeping the centre open to riders during the duration of the project. “We already have riders coming to us from all over the country and I am sure our state-of-the-art centre will bring even more visitors to Cannock Chase.
The first phase of the development will provide an indoor riding arena and a cedar and glass construction visitors’ centre which will include a contemporary coffee shop with an outdoor viewing area where visitors will be able to enjoy watching the horses and views across Cannock Chase, conference and training facilities, changing and shower facilities and an equestrian shop.
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Phase two will provide 46 new stables, with tack rooms, washing areas, laundry rooms and foaling boxes. Work should be completed by early summer.
“We have some of the most beautiful riding and walking country in the Midlands and our new coffee shop will be open to the public as well as to our riders. This will be an important development for tourism in the area.”
The trekking centre is a hugely popular attraction in Staffordshire and brings more than 17,000 visitors to the Chase every year.
For further information please contact Miss Gregory at 01785 711177
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Chase Fit – Walking together for a healthier you WANT TO GET FIT? WANT TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND SOCIALISE MORE? Then the Chase Fit walking scheme is for you. We guarantee you will achieve the above with the added bonus that is all FREE and you get to enjoy the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is Cannock Chase and its surrounding areas!
Chase Fit is delivered by Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles, who deliver leisure and culture services on behalf of Cannock Chase District Council.
The Chase Fit walking scheme, runs group and self led walks in and around the Cannock Chase District. We have 10 weekly group walks from locations across the district. All our walks are led by fully trained walk leaders, and walks have a walk and talk ethos. Walk Timetable Monday 9.30am Hednesford Park – Level 3 Monday 10.00am Birches Valley – Level 3 Monday 10.30am Rugeley Library – Buggy Walk Level 2 Monday 1.00pm Hednesford Park – Dementia Walk Level 2 Monday 1.30pm Marquis Drive – Well Active Walk Level 2 Tuesday 10.00am Ravenhill Park – Level 2 Tuesday 7.00pm Chase Leisure Centre - After Work Walk Level 2 Wednesday 10.00am Marquis Drive - Level 3 Friday 10.00am St Luke’s Church Cannock – Level 3 Level 1 – 20-30 minutes Level 2 – 30minutes -1 hour Level 3 – 1 hour -1hour 30 minutes
For more details about both group and self led walks visit www.chasefit.co.uk or contact Hettie on 07917505854. Chase Fit Families – Explore with Brindley Bear
Walking is a fantastic way to be active with the whole family! Cannock Chase has lots of fun places for you and your family to explore, Birches Valley, Marquis Drive and Hednesford Park, to name a few.
Brindley Bear is here to help you discover, learn and make while walking in Cannock Chase. Download the activity sheets to see what adventures you can have via www.chasefit.co.uk
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Competition terms & conditions The winner will be chosen from random from all the correct entries and notified by telephone. The family pass consists of four tickets and is valid for any one day of the theme park season which runs from 19th March-6th November 2016. The pass is for entry into the theme park only and does not include food or drink. Not valid during special events. Tickets are non-transferable.
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Calling all Golfers WE’RE LOOKING FOR TEAMS FOR ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY The Rotary Club of Cannock is looking for teams to take part in its annual charity golf day on Wednesday 15th June at The Chase Golf, Health Club and Spa. The event is very popular with local golfers, and a number of teams who took part last year have already entered for the superb day which is much more that 18 holes of golf. The day includes bacon rolls and coffee on arrival, a virtual par three competition on The Chase Golf Clubs indoor golf simulator, a novelty putting competition and for those brave enough a video analyse of their golf swing on the first tee by the Chase Golf clubs professional. This is followed by an 18 hole team golf competition on the magnificent par 72 parkland golf course which will also include a free BBQ and drink at the half way house. In the evening there is a three course meal with prize presentations and entertainment.
Club is hoping to raise a similar amount which will be used to support Rotary Charities both locally and internationally. Over the last 6 years The Rotary Club of Cannock has donated over £168,000 to local and international charities and good courses and this annual golf day is a key event in the clubs fund raising programme. With the support of the management of The Chase Golf, Health Club and Spa the Rotary Club of Cannock is looking to increase the number of team taking part in this year’s event and if you wish to register a team email secretary@ cannockrotary.co.uk or call 07446 816225 for more information.
Prizes will be up for grabs for first, second and third placed teams plus longest drive and nearest the pin competitions Entry into this golf day is just £250 per team of 4 with ALL proceeds going to charity. Last year’s event raised £5000 which was donated to The End Polo Now campaign charity and this year the Rotary
Work due to start on artificial grass pitch SUPPORTED BY SPORTS ENGLAND Local Councillors from Cannock Chase Council visit the proposed site for an artificial grass pitch on Bradbury Lane in Hednesford. Members were invited to look at plans for an artificial grass pitch (AGP) which include a fenced full-sized floodlit 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) and a new changing pavilion at the site of the former West Cannock Sports and Social Club on Bradbury Lane in Hednesford. In February 2015 Cannock Council were awarded £390,039 from Sports England towards this scheme, which will bring the dis-used site back into constructive use for sport and active recreation. The site has not been used since 2008. Councillor Christine Mitchell, Portfolio Leader for Culture and Sport said “It has been a long process from the planning stage, so I am delighted that work will start on the artificial grass pitch this Spring/Summer. The Council has a major role in contributing to the promotion and delivery of increased participation in sport, recreation and physical activity. This provision of a first class sports and recreation facility will meet the needs of the community and benefit the whole District.”
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Contractors have been appointed for the work on the pitch and will start Spring/Summer 2016. The Council are currently out to tender for contractors to build the pavilion.
Harrisons Sports and Social Club Our Golf Society is now up and running. We play mainly on weekdays at different courses were we get good deals. We are looking to increase the members so if you are interested call Roy 07887 362092 or Trevor on 07801 236481 for more information. They are good fun days out! We are again running the children and young people’s coaching sessions for Crown Green Bowling this summer. They take place on each Saturday between 10am and 12noon and you can come along at any time during the session. All the equipment needed is supplied and qualified Coach Tony Partridge will teach the skills. The equipment was purchased with a grant from the Staffordshire Police & Crime Commissioners People Power Fund who supports this activity. Other sport activities include snooker, pool, crib, football and our own fishing section with our own section of water to fish. Contact Alan 07934 493435 if you are interested in joining in any of these sports.
Visit our Facebook page and you can get all the information about all the events on at the club. Thursday admission is just £3 pay at the door and visitors are always made welcome at Harrisons Every Tuesday from 9pm to midnight is the 5 Decades Disco featuring music from 50s to 90s in the main. It’s a great friendly atmosphere with DJ Ron Dickson. Just £2 to dance the night away.
Dates to look out for, Friday 2nd September we have the Beatles Tribute band Help and Thursday 22nd September Ann Breen is appearing at Harrisons together with John Wildwood and Country Friends. Both are ticket events so keep an eye on Facebook for when they go on sale.
The large Beer Garden is now open for the summer and it’s a real sun trap (when it’s out). Come along and enjoy it but sorry no ball games, in the interest of safety for all. The Thursday night live band shows just gets better, Dixieland Jazz on 1st and 3rd Thursday and Country Bands on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month.
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RECIPE
Makes 8 By Mike Whitehurst
ROGAN JOSH BURGER
IN TEACAKE BUN WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES & RAITHA Something different for your barbecue this coming summer - if your barbecuing on a Saturday you need to start this recipe on a Thursday evening to allow flavours to develop inside the meat. BURGER PATTIE INGREDIENTS • • • • • • •
1 thumb sized piece of fresh ginger - peel and grate 8 cloves of garlic also grated 1 tsp of turmeric 1 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 small bunch of chopped fresh mint leaves 1 tsp of crushed white or black peppercorns 1.4 kilo of good quality shoulder of lamb minced
Thoroughly mix the above ingredients together and store in the fridge overnight • • • • • • • •
1 onion finely diced or grated 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely diced 1 tbsp of fresh coriander stalks finely sliced 4 green cardamom pods remove seeds, toast and crush in pestle and mortar 4 cloves toasted and crushed in pestle and mortar 2 tsp of cayenne pepper 2 tsp of Maldon sea salt 1 tsp of tomato puree
Mix the above into the lamb mince, shape into 8 large burger patties (they will shrink) and return back to the fridge over night - you may need to sit the chopped ingredients in a sieve for a while as you don’t want the mix to be wet. If the burgers do appear a little wet just add in some breadcrumbs. TEACAKE INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • •
400g of strong white bread flour pinch of sea salt 7g sachet of fast action yeast 1 tsp of ground mixed spice 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of grated nutmeg zest of half a lemon 50g of caster sugar 50g of diced unsalted butter 150ml of milk 1 medium egg beaten 125g of green raisins a spray can of oil
until the butter has melted then remove from the heat and whisk in the egg. Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the warm milk mix stirring until a dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes and then add the fruit and make sure it is evenly distributed throughout the dough. Spray a glass bowl with oil and place the dough inside covered with a piece of oiled cling film. Leave this for about 2 hours or doubled in size and bounces back when pressed in. Divide the dough into 8, roll into balls folding the corners in on each other and tucking underneath then roll out to about 1cm thickness. Place on your baking tray and cover with oiled cling film and then leave to rise for about an hour. Remove the clingfilm and bake for about 18 minutes at 190oC. Once risen and golden 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
TEACAKE METHOD
RAITHA
Mix the dry ingredients together apart from the raisins. Slowly warm the milk and butter together in a pan
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• the other half of the cucumber seeds removed and grated
• the other half of • the thecucumber rest of the coriander bunch roughly chopped seeds removed and • Mix grated the above ingredients together to form your raitha sauce • the rest of the coriander bunch roughly chopped SWEET POTATO FRIES Trim off any rough ends or odd looking knobbly bits • Mix the above ingredients together from the sweet potatoes. Slice into thin fries and deep to form your raitha sauce fry for about 8 minutes on 140oC. Remove from the oil and place on kitchen towel to remove the excess
SWEET POTATO FRIES oil. Set aside to cool ready to be finished off later. BARBECUE TIME
Trim off any rough ends or odd looking knobbly bits If it’s not too windy get your barbecue fired up from the sweet potatoes. Slice into and deep they do create a fair bit ofthin smokefries because of the fat in the lamb. You can pan fry them and finish off fry for about 8 minutes on 140oC. Remove from the in the oven indoors if you don’t want to BBQ. oil and place on kitchen to remove excess Season towel and grill your lamb burgersthe until browned on both sides - they will shrink somewhat oil. Set aside to coolnicely ready to be finished off later. and a good tester of when they are ready is to BARBECUE TIME
poke a knife into the centre of the biggest looking one. If the juices that come out look a little pink then keep cooking until those juices turn brown.
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If it’s not too windy get your barbecue Fine, richly textured Gewurztraminer from the Slice your teacakes in half andfired grill on up your BBQ or SERVING SUGGESTION Sit the toasted bottoms all 8 buns they do create a fairunder bit the of grill. smoke because ofof the co-operative at Pfaffenheim. A spicy, rose petal nose on a tray or chopping board and dab some raitha You may as well do it properly and get then a firm, palate, with typical lychee fat in the lamb. You oncan frysalad them andandfinish off thenpan the fennel , burger then paneer your self some tiger orfruit-filled cobra beer. and Turkish Delight flavours. Fresher and crisper in the oven indoors For if you don’t want to BBQ. any other recipe/cooking advice please email mike@takefood.co.uk than many, it is considered off-dry. Follow me on facebook.com/takefood on twitter.com/takefood or on instagram.com/takefood Season and grill your lamb burgers until browned Wines etc. nicely on both sides - they will shrink somewhat and a good tester of when they are ready is to cheese. Drop your fries into the deep fat fryer and poke a knife into the centre of the biggest looking crispen(7days up serveainweek) a large bowl drizzled with a Open from 5.30pm - Midnight one. If the juices that come out look a little pink little honey and sea salt. Now plonk all the food in then keep cooking until those juices turn brown. the middle of the table for everyone to dive in. Slice your teacakes in half and grill on yourOpen BBQ or from 5.30pm - Midnight (7days a week) SERVING SUGGESTION under the grill. Sit the toasted bottoms of all 8 buns on a tray or chopping board and dab some raitha You may as well do it properly and get on then the fennel salad , burger and then paneer your self some tiger or cobra beer.
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Juniper is prevalent – as it should be – but a strong lemony coriander reminds us of a deep pine forest on a hot Summer stroll – earthy notes and warm orange blossom faintly joining in. Served best with your favourite tonic and a slice of lemon.
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Packed with citrus notes, this Buss No.509 Gin features red Californian grapefruit as a botanical, along with Juniper, Coriander, Liquorice, Angelica, Vanilla, Cardamom, Iris, Orange and Lemon. Bright and flavoursome, this Belgian gin would make for a fine aperitif or serve with fever tree tonic over loads of ice and a pink grapefruit slice to finish.
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Blue Ginger INDIAN RESTAURANT RE-OPENS AFTER TRANSFORMATION Having dined at Blue Ginger previously, my partner and I were excited to be returning after the restaurant refurbishment. We parked on the large free car park which is to the front of the restaurant and made our way inside. “Wow, what a transformation” Welcoming us into the restaurant, Abdul Karim the owner of Blue Ginger explained that he and his staff had been running the restaurant for their 4th year, and are very excited to welcome back new and returning customers after being closed since September 2015. Abdul said “We want to welcome back all of our friends/customers to the newly refurbished restaurant, we also have some great offers available”
Whilst browsing through the menu the waiter explained that all the main dishes including the specials were 2 for 1 (Monday to Wednesday when dining in the restaurant) and also a 5 course meal which includes Popadom, Starter, Main Meal, Rice or Nan and a coffee for just £9.95 per person Sunday & Thursday only, when dining in the restaurant.
We were shown to our table, and given the menus. Aziz, our waiter asked if we would like to order drinks, we both opted for our favourite, Kingfisher lager which is served on draught.
My partner and I were absolutely spoilt for choice, the menu has something for everyone, whether it is a traditional Indian dish or a dish off the specials section of the menu, which I must say sounded very tasty!! Traditional starters are priced at £2.95 - £4.95 and fusion appetizers from £3.50 - £9.95. Main courses start at £5.95 - £10.95. Aziz returned to our table to take our order and was very helpful and recommended dishes to us after asking what our preferences were. For starters I chose chicken tikka with my partner going for the king prawn puri which was described as mediterranean large prawns fried with onions, tomatoes and selected herbs, moderately spiced and served on puri bread.
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For our main courses I wanted to try a different dish, so off the specials I went for the Relish Chicken which is chicken prepared with a special blend of spice, cooked in a coriander relish with a touch of garlic & ginger. My partner chose the Garlic Chilli Chicken which is a hot dish cooked with garlic and green chilli in exotic spices. We also chose Pilau rice and a Peshwari Nan to accompany our meal. We ordered more drinks whilst our food was being prepared and we both mentioned how much we liked the new décor which is very modern, spacious and contemporary. There is also a very relaxed feel and the staff are very polite, helpful and professional. Our starters arrived and they looked and tasted scrumptious! We were both looking forward to our main dishes and when they came we were very impressed. Both dishes were beautifully presented and we couldn’t wait to tuck in! Everything was cooked to perfection and if we had to describe it in one word it would be ‘delicious!’
We ordered a desert each and this was this perfect ending to a great evening. Abdul then presented us with an extra desert, to celebrate the 4th birthday of Staffordshire Outlook. Blue Ginger is a fully licensed restaurant Opening hours: 5.30pm - Close Blue Ginger, Stafford Road, Huntington,Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 4NU. Telephone: 01534 500300
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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 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 a new you with Energie. 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.
Our new venue provides fantastic facilities, with free parking, disabled parking, secure friendly environment & qualified instructors who make it their mission to support you in achieving your goals. With regular social events & trips out, energie is much more than just a club & we are inviting you to come along & see for yourself how we can help you to take that all important first step to a new you.
Who is the club suited for?? Energie Fitness for Women 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 looking for a more energetic workout our 30 minute cardio circuit is ideal to improve overall fitness levels & coupled with group exercise workouts. The club is celebrating the move with an open event on Saturday May 28th 2016, you will be able to discuss your needs with a member of staff, discuss your goals, experience our unique 50
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Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May MAY NAMED AFTER THE GREEK GODDESS OF FERTILITY MAIA May is the fifth month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months which have 31 days. In any given year, May is the only month that can start and end on the same day of the week. May is a spring month in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. The month May was named after the Greek goddess of fertility Maia, mother of the god Hermes, in Latin, the name was Maius. There was a less romantic but more practical English name for the month; it was called Thrimilce because, in the long, spring days, cows could be milked three times between sunrise and sunset. Other quite interesting facts about May: • May’s birthstone is the emerald which is emblematic of love and success and the birth flower is the Lily of the Valley. • In 1644 maypoles were banned in England as a ‘heathenish vanity’. Local officials who defiantly put them up could be fined five shillings a week; equivalent to about £3,000 today. • According to an old Cornish superstition, it was unlucky to buy a new broom in May - and so was washing a blanket! • Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, and summer’s lease hath all too short a date.William Shakespeare (Sound Familiar?) • In response to the first of May being Labour Day, the first World Tramps Congress in Argentina in 1966 named the second of May as International Day of Idleness. • It was once believed that if you got up on the first of May and washed your face in the May dew, it would remove all freckles and pimples, giving you a great complexion. • In the United Kingdom May is celebrated as National Smile Month So, as you have missed the first of May, we at The Chase CACI Clinic are perfectly placed to give you a great complexion; utilising our services and products, to help celebrate National Smile Month.
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We have our two wonderful CACI machines which use modern non-invasive technology to stimulate those tired muscles after the cold, wet, miserable winters days which really don’t give anyone cause to smile. The Ultimate machine provides treatments for the face and some body procedures. The Quantum Machine also works on the face and offers an additional range of body treatments. Our Radio Frequency Machine will stimulate the production of Collagen to plump out the wrinkle lines and help minimise their visibility. The top of the range Apilus Electrolysis Machine will help with the removal of unwanted hair, skin tags and Milia. The Facial Steamer will help hydrate the skin and open the pores, add all these treatments together and you will have a wonderful reason to smile! In addition to the finest equipment we have the latest and most efficacious products. The world renowned ‘Heaven by Deborah Mitchell’ has a wide range that all compliment the treatments provided at our Clinic. Their new ‘Heaven for Him’ is proving very popular especially on our renamed ‘Manday’ (for men). The outcomes are proving outstanding and provoking many favourable comments from both clients and their friends and families. Our newest addition is the Tropic brand of makeup and other products, they are approved by both The Vegan Society and Cruelty Free International. To ensure you look and feel your best visit us for you free consultation. Remember – ‘The Chase CACI Clinic puts your face first so your looks last’. After you visit us you will leave with a fresh smile on your face and a spring in your step.
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Cannock Soroptimists Entertained by Saucy Tales from Nell Gwynne SI Cannock & District Annual 61st Charter Dinner at Cannock Chase Golf Club was attended by over 90 members & their guests including Soroptimists from other clubs in the Midland Chase Region.
More information about SI Cannock and the Soroptimist International organisation is available at www.sigbi.org/ cannock-and-district and at www.facebook.com/SICannock
President Lynne Tuckley welcomed everyone and the Mistress of Ceremonies, President Elect Carole Holdcroft, introduced Maurice Partington, Past President of the Rotary Club of Cannock who gave the toast to Soroptimism. Regional President Alyson Green gave the response to SI Cannock. While the Past President of SI Bilston, Pat Cross gave thanks on behalf of the guests. After an excellent meal Lesley Smith, Curator of Tutbury Castle, provided the evening’s entertainment she gave a highly entertaining performance dressed as Nell Gwynne, the long time Mistress of King Charles II of England. She told many humorous & informative tales and everyone in the audience was enthralled by Lesley’s performance as she recreated the turbulent life & times of Nell who rose from being an orange seller in Drury Lane to the mother of a Duke of England. A truly remarkable life. Soroptimist Val Jones gave the vote of thanks to Lesley.
Photo: l to r: Nell Gwynne (Lesley Smith) & President Lynne Tuckley
SI CANNOCK & DISTRICT One and eightpence in my pocket Cannock Soroptimists were joined by June Pickerill who gave us a fascinating talk with the intriguing title ‘one and eightpence in my pocket’. June told us the life story of her ancestor John Pickerill and the incredible good fortune she had in discovering some previously unknown letters. It was finding these letters which changed the entire direction of her life and started her on a twenty year quest to find out more. Over twenty years ago June was faced with clearing out the home of an elderly aunt. By sheer luck she found a rusty old tin and on opening it discovered it contained nine letters. These letters were written in the years 1853-1864 and told of John’s adventures as he left his Hednesford home and travelled to South Australia in search of a better life. He wanted to be his own master and was drawn to Australia by the offer of free passage and land for only two and sixpence an acre. With just one and eightpence in his pocket he left behind everything he had known including his pregnant wife, Sarah and even changed his name on arrival becoming known as John Pickering from then onwards. Although his story ended sadly, his family prospered in 54
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the new country and he left behind his wife, 2 sons and a daughter who started a whole new branch of the Pickering/ Pickerill family. When a reunion was held in 2005 which June attended, the family had grown to the extent that over 200 Australian descendents of John and Sarah were able to attend and meet up with the English relatives who were completely unknown to them before June began her research. For further information please contact Janis Lomas: 01543 578286 or 07976 481132
Photo: l to r: June Pickerill with Lynne Tuckley President, S I Cannock & District
Sue Starr Hypnotherapy COMMITMENT FACILITATES LONG LASTING CHANGE RATHER THAN A TEMPORARY FIX “Throughout the last year, my client base has continued to increase. Clinical Hypnotherapy continues to develop credibility as a leading alternative therapy and features in many media stories mostly for the right reasons! Our point of difference is that we include more behavioural tools, such as CBT and NLP, alongside Hypnotherapy to support clients in achieving their personal goals”. Sue Starr Hypnotherapy has over the last 3 years established itself as a leading practice in South Staffordshire. Sue continues “Teenagers and young children (as young as 6) are an increasing part of my client base; they tend to be great fun to work with and engage really well with therapy. The diversity of issues faced can range from low confidence, anxieties, exam pressures and bullying. GP and school referrals for this continue to highlight a broader shortage in support for young people where quick response is essential” As well as the regular client base, last summer saw an increase in people wanting Hypnotherapy prior to weddings. Best Man speeches, Bride confidence and self-esteem concerns have so far been supported by Sue, “Weddings are supposed to be the best day of a couples lives, however, this pressure of being in the spotlight, organising so much and wanting it to be perfect can be overwhelming. We help with the mindset so that the big day can be fully enjoyed by confident, in control Brides,
Grooms and the Best Man!” The most important thing is that a client really wants a beneficial change for themselves and that they are committed to making a change. Expecting a magic wand result with no hard work or challenges is not the case with Hypnotherapy. “Many people nowadays want quick fixes with no effort; Hypnotherapy requires dedication from the client to bring about change. But combining Hypnotherapy and client commitment facilitates long lasting change rather than a temporary fix!” Sue Starr Dip Hyp, DNLP, GQHP, GHRreg is a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and is registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register, General Hypnotherapy Standards Council, and the NHS recognised Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council. Contact Sue on 07530 310 375 or email sue@suestarr-hypnotherapy.co.uk www.suestarr-hypnotherapy.co.uk
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IMPORTANCE OF MICROCHIPPING YOUR PETS MICROCHIPPING DOGS & HORSES IS NOW LAW!
Microchipping dogs and horses is now a legal requirement, however due to the small size of the microchip, which is smaller than a grain of rice, a microchip can be implanted into any animal of any size. Each microchip contains a unique bar code, which is registered along with the pet and owner details onto a national database. This means that if your pet is found, taken to a rescue centre or veterinary practice and scanned using a special microchip scanner, they can be reunited with you in minutes.
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Cats are not legally owned by anyone, therefore to stop disputes of who is the rightful carer it is advisable to get them microchipped at an early age, before they find other feeders or multiple homes. The microchip is implanted using a needle under the skin between the shoulder blades in dogs, cats & small mammals (such as rabbits, guinea pigs & ferrets). In horses it is implanted into the crest of the left side of the neck. In tortoises into the left hind limb. In birds into the breast muscle or under the skin at the back of the neck, depending on the size of the bird. Microchip implantation is a simple and quick procedure and can be performed in a 10 minute consultation with a veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse. If you prefer they can be microchipped at the same time as being neutered under a general anaesthetic. Once your pet is microchipped it is vital that you update your contact details with the national database every time you move home, change 56
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The Imps, known for their smart red tunics and their spectacular show, will perform at 1pm and 4.30pm on June 1st and 1pm and 3.30pm on the second day of the show. The show has once again secured sponsorship from South Staffordshire College which has expanded its Animal Zone for this year’s event. Mr Williams added: “We of course want sunshine every year and two days of it would be rather brilliant but whatever the weather there’s still plenty to do and fun to be had. “If the sun is shining the outdoor picnic area is beautiful but the indoor one is perfect if it’s a little damp under foot. “The Woodfest area and country pursuits area is a hive of activity by people of all ages and of course the main ring offers non-stop entertainment. “Whilst areas such as the food hall and the cookery theatre hosted in conjunction with the Staffordshire Chef’s Forum is set to return and attract the crowds once again. “This is definitely a show not to be missed and a must for all families during the half term school holidays - we had many people return for the second day last year as they had enjoyed the first so much and had not got to see everything as there was so much to see and do.”
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Game of Thrones
BY ROB TAYLOR
ON THE THRONE OF THE FIAT 500X
You join me on the throne. No, not the colloquial “throne”, which lurks in the smallest room in the house and provokes much tittering from youngsters and men-children alike, but sitting high and mighty on the spot now most coveted by motorists: at the wheel of a crossover vehicle. More than ever manufacturers are taking car-jacks to their most beloved hatchbacks, then giving them the unenviable task of driving around while wearing massive stiletto heels. Often the end result is a fashion statement with few redeeming features, but where does the Fiat 500X fit in? OK, you might think, so it’s yet another small front-two-wheel drive premium crossover that aims to cash in on the baby 500’s cutesy looks, but that’s just not the case. Admittedly, owing to the enormous success of the Fiat 500, the Italian brand has understandably fallen victim to the most irresistible force presently sweeping across the automotive galaxy: the crossover vehicle – or specifically in this case, the B-segment crossover vehicle – but the Fiat 500X is a genuinely effective tool for modern life. Even though in the strictest sense 60
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I’ve always been a fan of high-driving positions – better visibility, command of the road – I’ve always been a firm believer that there’s little to no justifiable reason for riding high just for the sake of it, to play Lord of Manor when on the school run. Similarly I see no point in hunting for extra space in any other way than by buying an estate. The 500X copes very well with changes of direction and its suspension irons out all but the worst lumps and bumps, providing a ride which is very smooth. The 120bhp 1.6 Multi-jet diesel engine makes mincemeat of the 500X’s modest kerb-weight – 1320kg – as well as almost any load you can bring to bear upon its ample proportions. I travelled down to the south coast on the M5 with three friends and copious kit (a 350 litre boot greedily ate all of our luggage) and the 500X performed admirably, dispatching any given motorway malady with a big slug of its sizeable 236lb ft of torque. The 500X’s cabin is well insulated and there’s little trace of noise from the outside world when up at speed. Driver-aids like Lane-Assist and Emergency Braking seem to work well, even in poor weather and at night. And yet despite its motorway might it retains all of the wieldy dexterity required for in-town tootling too:
parking is a cinch thanks to a reversing camera, as well as the 500X’s partypiece: all-round good visibility from its high-chair, which offers much adjustment for maximum comfort. In fact the seats are some of the best out there, supportive but not overly firm. Keeping us entertained on said journey was myriad pieces of kit on this Lounge spec model. Stand out favourite has to be the TomTom-connected sat-nav, which kept us on the straight and narrow. Besides this the cabin is a nice place in which to spend time: there’s chunky well-made switchgear, flash plastics and pleasing ergonomics allied to robust storage solutions. And since my all-time favourite readout displayed an average mpg of 55.6 mpg (official numbers 68.9 mpg/ 109 g/km Co2) at the end of my time with the 500X I was more than happy. Knowing that this model costs just over £20,000 pleases me too. For me riding high in a car still means being taller, heavier and ill-equipped to handle the sinuous B-roads that make this country great and you just don’t want that in a hatchback. In short, sitting lower makes for a better driving experience, but I’ve always been open to a car-maker being able to swerve around the inherent drawbacks and produce a crossover that can do it all. This 500X may just be that car.
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The Course of Progress
BY ROB TAYLOR
RISE OF TURBOCHARGED THREE CYLINDER UNITS
Rarely do us Brits ever appreciate that things are broadly getting better when it comes to cars – or anything else for that matter. We are more likely to be heard to moan, as our forefathers have done for millennia, that ‘things aren’t as good as they used to be.’ Think about it: there have been people of every generation who have bemoaned progress of every kind; reviling it at every possible opportunity; all of them eager to banish as much as they can conceivably fit into their very own Room 101. Luddites smashed up heavy machinery; today’s Neo-Luddites want to smash up the Internet. When it comes to cars, the unswerving drive from our government to minimise emissions has given us irritating start-stop systems and electric power steering. Most of us would pluck these overly complex gizmos out of our cars in a heartbeat, but one good thing to come out of all this cosying up to our EU overlords is the downsizing of engines – specifically the sensational rise of turbocharged three cylinder units, like the one in the latest Vauxhall Corsa. This has proven to be a real gamechanger in the super-mini class especially, because it eschews the big but not too
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clever idea of making small cars scaled down carbon copies of larger models in the range, rather than playing to their strengths. Big deal, you might say; I’m old, suffer from deep vein thrombosis and gave up on what’s under the bonnet at the age of 30. Well you – and most other people – won’t care too much about the differences these changes make until you get behind the wheel. And the baby engine in this fourth generation Corsa is a prime example. Opt for Vauxhall’s new three-cylinder turbo 1.0T EcoFlex unit and you won’t be disappointed. “What?!” I hear you cry, “A mere 998cc to lug around a car that weighs over 1645 kg, you must be mad.” Well, it produces 90 bhp and 123 lb ft of torque and so you will rarely be caught wanting for more. OK, so, it’s no hot hatch – that’s the VXR – but this engine is lively enough; it will do 0-60 mph in 11.9 seconds; is pretty tractable from low revs and is able to cruise quietly, thanks to a balancer shaft designed to remove the signature three cylinder thrum. This car really does ride and handle as well as it looks: that is to say very nicely indeed. I can’t remember any previousgen Corsa looking this good. Motorways are no problem either as once up and running you can cruise without any concern that the car is underpowered.
Get it out on a twisty open road and you’ll soon discover that the gearbox is a pleasant and willing companion, always egging you to shift sharper and more precisely, while maximising every one of the 90 available horses. Put it into city confines and you’ll enjoy the ‘City’ steering button that takes every effort away. This Corsa provides an impressive official combined fuel economy number of 64.2 mpg too, although when you inevitably drive it as I did (as in: always keen to exploit the zesty engine’s fun-loving character), don’t expect to see such heady headline-grabbing figures. I averaged around 45.6 mpg. Emissions are more finite however and are listed at 104 g/km Co2. The Corsa’s interior space grabs your attention. Happily, the SRI model I have here is chock-full of all the best bits the range has to offer and is the sybaritic car of choice, with 16” black alloys, air conditioning, sports seats, a leather covered steering wheel, LED running lights, cruise control, and Bluetooth connectivity. And you get it all for £14,150, although I’d recommend lowerspec’d models, as the range starts at just £8,995. Buy one with this engine and I guarantee you won’t regret it. It’ll make you feel like a 17 year old again, in the best ways imaginable.
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