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A Message From the Editor Hello readers, Welcome to the November/December edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine.

I cannot believe that I am writing this, and that Christmas is just around the corner! Hopefully you are all getting ready for the festive season?

In this edition we have plenty of Christmas adverts to give you some ideas for loved ones presents, or places to eat on Christmas Day, all this inside and much more.

The winners from the September/October 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 this year’s pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk at The Grand Theatre, Tickets to The Magic of Motown at Prince of Wales Theatre and tickets for The Festive Gift Fair ay the NEC. You could be one of the lucky winners, good luck!

Congratulations to: Winner of a pair of tickets to The Wedding Singer at the Grand Theatre Paul Wilkes, Shoal Hill

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 This will be your last issue before Christmas, therefore I want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Enjoy your read...

Winner of a pair of tickets to The South at the Robin 2 Club Emma Marney, Cheslyn Hay Winners of a pair of weekend tickets to the Stone Food & Drink Festival Eileen Fairhurst, Heath Hayes Anne King, Hatherton

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Contents

Make your money go further 4 New squash courts 6 The Grand Theatre Competition 8 SI Cannock Planning Christmas 10 Cheslyn Hay Library 12 Centra Heat 14 Cannock Rotary 16 Cannock Friends of St Giles 16 Christmas food at Penkridge Market 20 Market a huge success 20 Chase Fire and Fireplaces 22 Puzzles 24 Peppermill Interiors 26 Integrity Bedrooms 28 Tech Aluminium Systems Ltd 30 GH Carpentry & Joinery 31 LF Home Improvements 32 Putting the Perennial Garden to Bed 34 Real Christmas Trees with Standeford 35 Cannock Rotary helps homeless 36 Common Farm Cattery 38 Helpful tips for your pets 38 Magic of Motown 40 Tracy Mason Travel 42 Compton Hospice 44 Christmas Recipe 46 Eating out over the Festive Season 48 Festive Gift Fair 50 Harrisons Club 51 Get ready for a glamorous Christmas 52 The Chase CACI 56 Simon Hobbs Vein Clinic 59 Second national award for top golf course 60/61

by Rob Taylor 62 Index of advertisers 64 Puzzle Solutions 64 What are Lasting Powers of Attorney 65 Overcoming Acne 66

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This month I would like to address several areas that I believe are relevant to many people in today’s economy.

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Life Assurance

The savings are created by the employer paying the premium and the employee having the amount payable deducted on a salary exchange basis.

The vast majority of today’s working population are paying for life assurance from their net income.

There are now policies that can be taken out and paid for before tax and National Insurance is deducted which can mean huge savings over the term of the policy.

The savings are considerable as both the employee and employer benefit. To give you an idea of the saving - on a premium of £100, a basic rate tax payer would save £53.21 per month, whilst a higher rate tax payer would save £76 per month.

This type of life assurance is known as Relevant Life Cover and can also include critical illness cover which, for those of you who are paying for this type of cover will know, is quite expensive.

If you would like to find out more about how you can reduce your cost of life cover, we would be more than happy to run you through the process and liaise with your employer.

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Interest Only Mortgages Citizens Advice has recently conducted research that shows that there are over 3.3 million interest only mortgages with over 1 million of these having no repayment vehicle.

The average amount outstanding is £71,000 and, for many of these homeowners, I would imagine that as the repayment date of the mortgage term draws closer, sleepless nights are endured.

For the vast majority there is now a solution in the form of Lifetime Mortgages which, over the last few years, have improved immensely and payment rates are now available from 3.86% fixed for life with the option of making

payments or, if income is short, having the interest rolled up.

If you have an interest only mortgage and would like to discuss your options please feel free to call us.

Cash On Deposit We are constantly approached by our clients who are not happy with the amount of interest they are receiving from their deposit accounts and are looking for better returns.

We have, for some time, been looking for a safe alternative and I believe that we now have an option for the risk adverse individual who is looking for safe returns. The investment we are comfortable with is Octopus Choice which is a discretionary managed portfolio of loans. Octopus Choice is not directly correlated to the stock market, yet will target a variable interest rate of around 4% per annum, paid monthly.

If you would like more information on this and how you can invest please feel free to contact us and we can take you through the process.

Inheritance Tax This is a voluntary tax and, for the vast majority of people, easily avoidable with careful planning without having to gift or lose control of your estate.

pension schemes and are looking at the possibility of transferring.

There are some companies who are, by the size of the transfer value being offered, actively encouraging members to transfer however not all schemes are equal.

There are some schemes that do not offer anything like fair value, most notably local government pensions and I think the reason for this can be traced back to the fact that pension schemes’ assets and liabilities sit on a company’s balance sheet and, for most companies, this is a risk they would like to move - local government have a completely different mindset.

It is important that those of you who request transfer values ensure that before completing any transfer, the amount you are being offered is sufficient to reflect the benefits you would be giving up.

For anyone who has preserved pension benefits and would like to explore your options, please feel free to contact us and we can ensure that, before you make any decision, you are well informed of the facts.

For anyone with estates valued in excess of £1,000,000 for married couples or £500,000 for non-married, please seek advice before it is too late.

I believe that throughout one’s life you pay enough tax without having to share your wealth with the Government on your demise.

For those of you out there with Financial Advisers, contact them at your earliest opportunity and start planning today. If, however, you do not have a Financial Adviser, please feel free to contact us and we can explain how simple it is to ensure your loved ones inherit your wealth without sharing it with HMRC. Preserved Final Salary Pensions This is without doubt our busiest area currently and we are inundated with requests from individuals who have been members of final salary

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.

Midland Independent Financial Services Ltd, 153 Avon Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1LF. Telephone 01543 468877.

www.midlandifa.co.uk Throughout the year Midland Independent hold investment seminars with industry experts.

If you would like to attend please email: info@midlandifa.co.uk

Tettenhall College

NEW SQUASH COURTS OPEN

Sport at Tettenhall College has been given a boost with the opening of newly refurbished contemporary squash courts.

Modern glass fronting, a new entrance and the very latest equipment will enable more pupils to enjoy the sport.

Former Tettenhall College pupil Graham Aston left a considerable legacy to the School for nurturing talented young squash players and other developments. He had been a keen squash player and his will specified that he would like the squash courts to be renovated and the sport to be re-established in the curriculum.

The new squash courts were officially opened on Friday September 29 by Danny Lee, a head squash professional and former world top 30 circuit player who collaborated on the designs, and Betty Smith, Graham Aston’s sister.

Mr Aston had worked in local government in West Bromwich and later for Epsom and Ewell Council. He had a training consultancy business based in Walton on Thames. He lived in Weybridge, Surrey and was a member of the local St George’s Hill Tennis Club where he encouraged members to help his work in Paraguay.

The courts are based at the Jim Woolridge Centre, named after a former pupil and governor whose son Jeremy Woolridge is the current Chair of Governors and also attended the opening.

He was a past president of the Old Tettenhallians Club, for former Tettenhall College pupils.

Mr Lee, a friend of Mr Aston, said: “Squash was one of Graham’s major passions and I’m sure he would be very proud to see everyone getting behind this project.”

Headmaster David Williams said: “We are indebted to Graham for the gift that he so kindly gave the school to make this wonderful facility happen.”

Mr Aston, died earlier this year aged 77, attended the School, in Wood Road, Tettenhall, from 1949-1957 and was head prefect in his final year. He dedicated a 6

large part of his life to helping people in Uruguay and Paraguay after taking part in the Voluntary Service Overseas scheme.

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Competition

Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum, a giant of a panto comes to Wolverhampton from Saturday 9 December 2017 – Sunday 14 January 2018! We’ve got a family ticket (4 tickets in total) to give away to the 7:15pm performance on Wednesday 3 January!

Gareth Gates stars as Jack, with returning favourites Lisa Riley as Spirit of the Beans, Doreen Tipton as the Trot’s lazy next door neighbour, Ian Adams as Dame Trot and Adam C Booth as Simple Simon, joined by television star Graham Cole as the evil Fleshcreep.

Gareth Gates rose to stardom in 2002 as runner-up in the UK's first Pop Idol. In a phenomenal career which followed he has sold more than 3.5 million records in the UK, released three albums and had four UK number one singles. Alongside his pop career Gareth has been seen on ITV1's Dancing on Ice and The Big Reunion 2014 for ITV. Gareth's theatre career has seen him play the role of Marius in the 25th anniversary tour of Les Misérables for Sir Cameron Mackintosh, in Loserville at West Yorkshire Playhouse and the UK tours of Legally Blonde and Boogie Nights the Musical. He has regularly toured in the concert Mad About the Musicals and is currently starring in the second leg of the UK tour of Footloose. Gareth appeared as part of the line-up Boys Aloud, recreating the Girls Aloud hit Biology for BBC's Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief.

Lisa Riley captured the hearts of Wolverhampton as the Slave Of The Ring in last year’s pantomime, Aladdin.

Lisa is a regular panellist on ITV’s Loose Women and is known for playing Mandy Dingle in the ITV1 soap Emmerdale from 1995 to 2001. Lazy Black Country internet sensation Doreen Tipton will appear as herself this year, it’s a lot of effort playing a different character.

She won Best Panto Newcomer at the Great British Pantomime Awards for her role in Aladdin at the Grand Theatre last year. Adam C Booth who received great critical acclaim as Wishee Washee in last year’s production of Aladdin will play Jack’s brother Simple Simon. Adam is a regular on Keith Lemon’s Sketch Show. Graham Cole is best-known as PC Tony Stamp in the much-loved ITV serial drama The Bill, a role he played for over 25 years from 1984 until the programme ended in 2009.

Join Jack Trot and his family and climb a beanstalk to Cloudland in this year’s spectacular family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack as he fights to save the beautiful Princess, outwit the evil Giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves.

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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 Sunday 9th December 2017. Winners will be notified by telephone.

Gareth Gates rose to stardom in which TV talent show?

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The X Factor Pop Idol The Voice Britain’s Got Talent

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Panto Tickets are now on sale by visiting the Grand Theatre Box Office, calling 01902 42 92 12 or online at grandtheatre.co.uk.

Winners to collect tickets from the box office on the night of the show, Wednesday 3rd January 2018. Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative prize nights available. Winners may be required to partake in relevant publicity.

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who founded Fresh Hair, a bespoke wig fitting and Leadership and Cannock SoroptimistsFiona areFord, preparing for service for cancer patients and who is a past winner of SI will support at least Christmas! But not just for themselves: as in five projects in five previous years, club members do what they continents, embracing the UN Sustainable Development can to provide a better Christmas for some of Goals and the targets set out in SDG 6: Water. Increasing those who may be in some sort of need this awareness of the vital role of women as equal partners at all year. levels of the water sector, ‘Women, Water and Leadership’

They provide Christmas gifts for the women and children who will be living in a refuge run by the Pathway Project for women victims of domestic violence over the festive period.

They send along toys, games, clothing, books, toiletries, jewellery - the recipients of the gifts are always touched that there are people thinking of them at this time.

Soroptimist Carole Holdcroft will coordinate the club’s preparation, cooking and serving of a Christmas Dinner in December for those who use the Soup Kitchen in Mill Street Cannock. They fund a large part of this meal too and usually serve over 50 meals, complete with all of the Christmas trimmings – again, this service to members of the community is always appreciated.

In lieu of sending cards to each other at Christmas, Soroptimists make donations to their International President’s appeal, held to mark United Nations Day on December 10th. The appeal this year is Women, Water 10

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will work to ensure women and girls have the capacity, education and experience to manage water resources, and gain careers in water-related professions.

SI Cannock’s own Christmas Celebration will be held on December 12th at the Barns when President Val Jones will welcome members and guests to an evening of fun and fellowship with entertainment provided by singer James Michael.

If anyone would like to donate a gift, funds towards the Soup Kitchen dinner or would like to know more about the Christmas Celebration, more information is available by emailing si.cannock@outlook.

TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW? VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR CHESLYN HAY COMMUNITY LIBRARY Have you a bit of time on your hands?

Would you welcome the social side of volunteering; Are you a person who needs some experience for your cv; Are you someone who is looking to get back into work and would value a supportive environment as a first step; Are you someone with skills or experience you would like to give back to their community?

Currently there are volunteering opportunities at Cheslyn Hay Community Library Community Managed libraries offer an innovative approach to keeping library services in the local community. They are a FREE service available to all, giving access to a diverse range of books and computers with printing at very reasonable prices for your personal use.

The library offers a real focus for people to socialise, gain skills and learning, join in activities and develop hobbies and interests.

Recently Cheslyn Hay library opening hrs were reduced to 10hrs per week, this is temporary and it is expected that the hours will revert back to standard opening hours, as the library transfers to community management, but we need more volunteers to enable this to happen.

Volunteering roles are very flexible and designed to match people’s interests with library activities. Roles offer the chance to develop new skills, make new friends and give something back to the community. All roles come with comprehensive support and training provided. We look forward to hearing from you.

The library currently has a small team of wonderful volunteers who would welcome anyone who wishes to join them.

Cathy Attwood Community Support Officer –Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay Libraries

If you feel you would like to help, please pop in and pick up an application form or call

Cathy on 07866921866 or e-mail cathy.attwood@staffordshire.gov.uk Gemma on 01543 271000 or email gemma@catherinecare.com

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The Rotary Club of Cannock SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD The Rotary Club of Cannock presented their highest honour the ‘Service above Self Award’ for outstanding community service to Mrs Pat Wolfe at their meeting on Wednesday 6th September 2017.

The’ Service above Self Award’ is only awarded to people who have demonstrated their commitment to volunteering their time and talents to help others in the community.

Pat worked as a Samaritan for 10 years before becoming a councillor for the Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation service in Cannock, as a result of her work with these charitable organisations she became aware that many people within the Cannock Chase area were both hungry and homeless so she set about trying to help these unfortunate people.

So after a long search Pat and with the help of Cannock Lions Club took over a small rented unit situated in Beecroft Car Park close to the town centre, however after only a year when funding was no longer available they were almost forced to close, then some 8 years ago The Rotary Club of Cannock got involved and raised funds to purchase and donate the larger Portakabin to replace the smaller rented unit.

Pat recruited a team of volunteers to work alongside her, and set about providing food to help the homeless and hungry of Cannock Chase. The Rotary club raised funds for an electrical service to be connected to the unit to enable hot food and drinks to be provided which was particularly important during winter conditions. Pat worked with many local businesses that have helped the charity by donating funds and food to enable them to continue to provide this

CANNOCK FRIENDS OF ST GILES Cannock Friends of St Giles are delighted to present a concert to be given by Voices of Tantallon at St Mary and St Luke’s Church, Shareshill, WV10 7LA on Saturday 25th November 2017 at 7.30pm. The group are back by popular request following a very successful concert last year when over £700.00 was raised for the Hospice.

Tantallon is a group of 10 singers led by husband and wife team Larry [MD] and Linda Smith [accompanist]. They sing a wide variety of music, hopefully providing something for everyone, all with the purpose of giving a super evening of musical entertainment. They are more a show choir than a traditional one, with programmes comprising jazz numbers, pop music, pieces from west end musicals, classic rock and pure classical beautiful music when appropriate. For this year’s concert the second half will start to get us in the mood for Christmas.

free service to the needy.

The unit now provides on an average day some 50 packed lunches and hot drinks from the unit which has now become a life line for many needy people in the Cannock area.

The award of an engraved cut glass bowl and framed certificate was presented by the President of the Rotary Club of Cannock Cliff Shore who thanked Pat for her outstanding commitment to so many people in the Cannock area.

On accepting the award Pat thanked the members of Rotary for their many years of support and stated that without Rotary she and her team of volunteers would have not been able to provide a service for the homeless and hungry of our town.

Although Pat is now semi retired she continues to help out at the unit when she can.

Photograph L-R Rotarian John Grimley, Rotary President Cliff Shore, Pat Wolfe and Pat’s husband Graham Cannock Friends are looking forward to a super evening which also aids all those families benefitting from the many services offered by St Giles Hospice.

The following weekend the Cannock Friends’ group is putting a decorated tree into the Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke’s Church in Cannock. The trees are on show on November 30th and December 1st, they are always a wonderful spectacle!

Tickets cost £7.50 and include mulled wine and mince pies – another welcome to the Christmas Season. There will be a raffle during the evening to help boost the funds being raised for the Hospice.

Tickets are available from Janette Arrowsmith – 01543 503739; janettearrowsmith@btinternet.com , from Trish Mellor – 07971 597406; trishmellor@yahoo.co.uk or from Lynda Williams 07825 241942

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Photo: Voices of Tantallon; Larry Smith: back row, 3rd from left; Linda Smith: front row, 3rd from left.

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Penkridge Market CHRISTMAS FOOD & CRAFT MARKETS Penkridge Market, near Stafford will be holding a fabulous Fine Food and Craft Market on Saturday the 16th December. There will be a wide variety of stalls selling a range of festive treats, gifts, toys and crafts, as well as wreaths and decorations .The Market will be open from 9am to 3.30pm, giving you plenty of time to get everything on your shopping list.

Admission and parking are free, and with an indoor market too, it’s a great place to shop, whatever the weather.

Whoever you need to buy for this Christmas, Penkridge have got it all wrapped up. For little ones there will be stalls selling toys, clothes, DVD’s and computer games, as well as stocking fillers such as sweets, stationery and books. For the men in your life, there will be tools, watches, boots, phones and those fail-safe gifts such as socks, toiletries and chocolates.

And finally for the ladies, you will find everything from clothes, handbags and jewellery to candles, perfume and toiletries.

ingredients for a fantastic Roast! Local farms will be selling their meat, poultry and game fresh from the farm, as well as the traditional fruit and veg stalls, for those all-important Brussel sprouts. There will also be a wide range of delicious local produce for sale, including cheeses, breads and pickles, to homemade cakes, puddings and preserves.

And if all of that food shopping makes you hungry, there will be a wide range of catering stalls, as well as the Old Deanery Farm Cafe, who will be serving hot drinks and festive food, including a traditional Turkey Lunch with all the trimmings.

There will be two auction sales of Christmas Poultry on Tuesday 19th and Friday 22nd December starting at 11am. It is anticipated that there will be 300 birds mainly oven ready or long legged turkeys, geese and chickens each day, all reared on local farms. These sales are open to the public and are an excellent way to buy a quality turkey for your Christmas table.

Plus stalls selling gift wrap and cards, making it easy to get all of your Christmas gifts and shopping done, in one place.

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Penkridge Market NEW MARKET PROVES HUGE SUCCESS Penkridge Market near Stafford, say they have been delighted by the response to their new Children’s Market, which was launched in April this year. The new Market, which is entirely dedicated to children, proved so popular that the owners decided to hold the event again on the 1st of October. Thousands of people attended the event and the owners now say that it will be a regular feature on the Market’s calendar.

Kate Kingsley, who was the brain child behind the event said: “We were absolutely thrilled by the response we had from visitors and couldn’t believe that we had even more people attend the second event in October. Everyone seemed to really appreciate the Market purely being aimed at children and they all said they’d had a great day out. We are now planning to hold it twice a year, the next one’s being on the 15th April and 30th September 2018.”

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Kate continued: “Not only could parents find great products at amazing prices, but there was plenty to keep the children entertained as well, so it felt more like a fun day out, rather than dragging the kids around the shops. I think anything that makes parents lives easier is much appreciated.”

Parents also had the opportunity to make some money, by having a stall themselves, giving them the chance to sell all of those pre-loved toys, clothes and equipment, at a bargain price of just £10 a stall.

Local children’s clubs, groups and organisations also attended the event, helping families find out more information about the services available in their local area.

If you would like to book a stall for next year’s event, then please log onto their website www. penkridgemarket.co.uk and download a booking form or e-mail kate@penkridgemarket.co.uk

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Peppermill Interiors A FAMILY-RUN FURNITURE COMPANY WITH OVER TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE Peppermill Interiors is a family-run furniture company with over two decades of experience.

Originally established as Peppermill Antiques, the company has changed focus in recent years to introduce more modern and contemporary pieces, with a unique emphasis on vintage and industrial inspired items.

Striving to meet demands for changing trends means there’s no shortage of variety at Peppermill Interiors.

From luxury French inspired upholstered furniture to traditional kitchen chairs, industrial style copper and zinc top tables to original, one-off vintage finds – this company has everything you could possibly need, all under one roof.

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Peppermill has had a gradual rebrand over the past 18 months, which included a name change to the more apt Peppermill Interiors. The company also relocated in early 2016, moving from Watling Street Business Park on the A5, to new premises in Burntwood.

In addition to the thousands of domestic customers the company has served over the years, Peppermill Interiors has also worked with a number of highprofile commercial clients all over the world, including Starbucks, Jamie’s Italian, Ted Baker and Lush cosmetics, as well as countless independent pubs, coffee shops and restaurants. So, if you’re a local business owner kitting out a cafe, bar or hotel, you can rest assured that Peppermill’s experienced and dedicated team can help you create a look to suit your style and budget. And, as most items are kept in stock, your establishment can be fully furnished in just a few days.

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Peppermill prides itself in being a little bit quirky and keeping ahead of the trend. Managing Director Scott Humphreys says the company is always looking for new styles and ideas to make sure customers have the best possible selection of products to choose from: “We’re constantly updating our product range, always trying to look forward to what’s going to be popular next season. Unlike most companies, we don’t just import our products; we are manufacturing some items here in the UK, enabling us to reduce lead times for our customers and have new products on the shelf in a matter of weeks.”

If you can’t see anything that quite suits your tastes, you can have many items made to order to your specifications, this includes a selection of dining tables, benches, sideboards and more. Scott says, “We pride ourselves in being able to meet the needs of our customer, our huge selection of items means that we can cater for most tastes, and our bespoke furniture making service allows us to offer the flexibility to customise certain items to best suit the customer’s individual needs.”

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Putting the Perennial Garden to Bed for Winter Today I have been marvelling at the brilliant show of colour from our cone flowers (Rudbeckia) and as winter approaches and colour fades it’s time to think about what to cut back and what to leave standing in the perennial garden. Those cone flowers will be left until spring as the seed heads will continue to look interesting and also feed the finches over winter.

hasty to cut everything back: some perennials have wonderfully architectural bones in winter: sea hollies, bergamot, bubble mint and many others have attractive flower stems and seed heads that last through the winter. I simply remove any dead leaves in early winter and then tidy up the stems in early spring. In all cases don’t prune the new, fresh plantlets at the base of the stems.

Ornamental grasses always give a good show through the winter. For those that keep green leaves the best treatment is to merely comb out dead leaves and cut out old flower stems in early spring. For ones where the leaves go brown, cut back quite hard before new growth starts in spring. I cut tall ones down to 1ft / 30cm high and shorter ones to about 6in / 15cm.

Will it help wildlife? Another reason to leave old stems in place until March is to provide a home for ladybirds – plants with hollow stems are ideal hibernating places for them. Also seed heads are a welcome winter food for birds and small mammals.

Will it self-seed? Some perennials are short-lived so leaving seed heads on helps ensure the next generation of plants. On the other hand, some plants are best cut back to avoid inferior self-seeds - examples include cone flower (Echinacea), Granny’s Bonnet (Aquilegia), Foxgloves, and yarrow (Achillea).

I get lots of people asking about winter “pruning” of different perennials. It’s not something many books cover. Most leafy perennial plants become dormant over winter and both novice and experienced gardeners are often worried about when and how much to cut back.

The short answer is that you can cut down most herbaceous plants as soon as the leaves die off in late autumn to just above the point where new, living growth remains – often at ground level - but getting to know your plants can help you squeeze more enjoyment from them through the winter months.

The following methods work well for us but most important is getting to know your garden and its own micro climate. Keep records of what is damaged over winter and what pruning and protection methods work for you.

The first consideration is: does it need the extra protection given by the old growth? If you have a particularly cold, frost prone garden or are growing tender perennials it is sometimes worth leaving the top growth on until late winter as this provides a little protection to the crown (the part where new shoots and leaves appear from) of the plant. The old shoots trap some warmer air around the plant. This has helped me keep some fairly exotic plants, like the pitcher sage (lepechinia) from Hawaii, through the winter in Cheshire.

If you do leave old stems and leaves on over winter, take care to choose a period of frost-free weather in spring when you do cut them back – cutting them back is like taking away their coats all of a sudden – they need time to acclimatise.

Will strong winds be a problem? In windy areas it is worth shortening the stems to avoid too much wind rock which will disturb the roots. So, for example tall heleniums, helianthus all get cut down to a few inches above the soil once the leaves have died.

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Some perennials seed to excess and removing the seed heads stops them from sprouting like mustard and cress all over the garden in the spring. On the other hand, I leave the stems and heads on Verbena to encourage self-seeding of this slightly tender, shortlived flower.

Does it need tidying? With ground hugging or mound forming plants, remove dead or damaged leaves and flower stems in early winter– cutting them back at this time saves damaging fresh leaves in spring. Trailing plants are also best cut back at this time. Some plants will keep leaf over winter but this will become damaged and ugly by the spring so it’s best to cut these back hard (provided they’re hardy). I do this with the evergreen day lilies, whereas Heucheras look good through winter and are best tidied in spring.

Once you’ve cut back plants some benefit from a bit of insulation over winter. Shallow rooted plants like Phlox and Heleniums can be mulched with old compost, bark or leaves but watch out for slugs in spring.

There is no reason why the perennial garden needs to be bare and barren in winter. There’s plenty to interest the gardener and wildlife if you avoid the urge to cut back too early!

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The Portakabin situated on Beecroft car park, was purchased from funds raised by the Rotary Club and was donated to the community over 8 years ago.

Since then the club has added an electrical supply, so that hot food and drinks can be provided in the winter months, following a break in to the unit the club added additional security measures. The club members have over the past few years provided warm clothing which has been distributed to the needy from the Portakabin.

The Portakabin is under the control of Dennis Spencer from Pye Green Youth & Community Charity The food distribution is still run by a team of volunteers and operates Monday to Friday each week. On average they provide 800 meals per month to the homeless and needy in and around Cannock.

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unit could not continue to provide this vital service.

The Rotary of Club of Cannock is now donating £1200 to food distribution volunteers to ensure the unit remains open throughout the winter period and on into 2018.

The Club has also been successful with a District Grant application and has received £500 to purchase warm winter clothes for the homeless and needy in the Cannock area. The club plans to purchase clothes from the local charity outlets so that they can also benefit from the purchases.

If anyone able to help with this project by donating used warm clothing can we request that they email secretary@ cannockrotary.co.uk For more information about The Rotary Club of Cannock visit www. cannockrotary.co.uk Photograph L-R Rotary Club President Cliff Shore presenting the cheque to volunteer coordinator Sue Harrell and Chairman of community service committee Rotarian Geoff Clegg.

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Helpful hints for your pets this Bonfire night This is a fun time of year for many, but Bonfire night can be a distressing and frightening time for all our pets, not just dogs.

Cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds can all be affected, and you can really help your pet by ensuring you make them as calm and comfortable as possible.

As well as the obvious dangers from fireworks and bonfires, please be aware that some pets can get scared and run off. This can result in your pet suffering serious injuries or getting lost. The law now states that all pets should be microchipped, and wear a collar and tag, if the unfortunate does happen, hopefully your pet will get traced back to you.

According to the RSPCA, 45% of dogs show real fear when they hear fireworks and the noises can be just as traumatising for cats and other animals.

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Small pets and wildlife Ideally, bring the hutch inside. If this is not possible, partly cover hutches and other outside cages with blankets so that they have some soundproofing.

Make sure hutches and cages contain hiding places and secure areas where they can go to feel safe, with plenty of bedding, this will help keep noise out and provide a hiding place.

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ONE WEEK. ONE POUND. ONE GOAL One week. One Pound. One goal: to fund care for families living with incurable illnesses This December Wolverhampton based charity Compton Hospice will launch a brand new Christmas campaign which aims to raise much needed funds for the care of families living with the effects of incurable illnesses.

‘Quid for Compton’ will run from 11th to 17th December and encourages people to give just £1 to Compton Hospice.

“It doesn’t sound much, after all a pound won’t buy you much day to day,” explains fundraiser Vicki Wootton “however, donated as part of this new initiative, your pound could go towards the cost of providing a room on our Inpatient Unit for a patient to receive respite care, or help to fund a bereavement session for a grieving family member. It could go towards supplying craft materials to deliver an art therapy session in our Woods Day Centre, or fund a nurse to provide care and support to a family in the

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Compton Hospice has been caring for families living with the effects of incurable illness for 35 years and to date has supported over 35,000 people. Services include medical, social and spiritual care and the Wolverhampton site also houses one of the largest Lymphoedema clinics in the country. Currently the charity is only part government funded and the annual cost of running the organisation stands at £7.9 million.

“We would not have been able to help our patients and their loved ones without the dedicated support of our local fundraisers and volunteers,” Vicki explains “we are so grateful for all of your contributions that help us continue to provide this excellent care.

However, with demand for our services growing year on year, we need your help now more than ever.”

Support Compton Hospice to have a very Merry Quidmas by donating £1 between 11th and 17th December. Donations can be made in person at any of Compton’s 27 charity shops or online at justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/comptonhospice/ quidforcompton For more information on how you can support Quid for Compton please call Vicki Wootton on 0845 2255 497, email fundraising@compton-hospice.org.uk or visit www.compton-hospice.org.uk

RECIPE

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Makes 8

By Mike Whitehurst

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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.

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Of course, the very best value for money is wining and dining out on Christmas Day. This is becoming more popular with every passing year. It offers several very real advantages. It relieves at least one member of the family of all the work. It doesn’t require clearing up afterwards.

It allows the lonely the opportunity of enjoying this festive meal in company. And because it is prepared by professionals, it is always a meal worthy of the occasion and a joy to eat in itself.

Christmas Day menus are well worth the booking. Normally several courses of mouth-watering traditional foods are offered, with one or two luxury alternatives for those with special dietary needs or simply a requirement to have something a little different for once.

Diners can be sure too that the wines ordered to accompany the food will be of excellent quality and served at just the perfect temperature.

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Caterers, no matter how excellent at other times of the year, still pull out all the stops at Christmas. Special menus are devised.

Special meals are created. Restaurants, whether standing alone, or part of pubs, clubs and hotels, are decorated in the traditional, seasonal way. Party bookings are particularly welcome, and special entertainments are put on, to help the party mood go with a swing.

There are several good gastronomic ways of marking the coming of this very gastronomic season.

You can have a traditional Christmas lunch, most restaurants put these on daily for several weeks before Christmas actually arrives.

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Often the most time-consuming part is finding clever presents. There’s no need to be stuck for ideas, start with a trip to THE FESTIVE GIFT FAIR and you’ll see how fun and easy Christmas shopping can be!

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be caught up in the excitement of the day, exploring 350 stalls overflowing with thousands upon thousands of CRACKING GIFT IDEAS and DECORATIONS that don’t cost the earth. The variety is HUGE, with presents for all ages – from babies to teenagers, and parents to grandparents.

When your bags are full, you can drop them off at the Present crèche and continue to shop, or stop for a bite to eat in one of the FOUR sparkly catering/entertainment areas, where you can ENJOY watching a great line-up of live musical acts – to get you rocking round the Christmas Tree!

No wonder FESTIVE GIFT FAIR is one of the most popular Christmas shopping events in the UK. This year we are moving to Hall 5 of the NEC which is brilliant news for visitors especially those coming by train as it is just a few minutes’ walk undercover from Birmingham International station.

For more information on exhibitors and visiting the fair, please visit www.festivegiftfair.co.uk.

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This month we have teamed up with The Festive Gift Fair to give three lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets – allowing entry to the fair on either the 16th, 17th, 18th or 19th November 2017.

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HARRISONS CLUB ENTERTAINMENT THIS CHRISTMAS! Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to get your glad rags on and come and join in the fun in the great friendly atmosphere at Harrisons. Enjoy live bands every Thursday, we are keeping music very much alive in South Staffs, it’s so much better to see live musicians and it gets the people up dancing.

Entertainment is on every Saturday evening and again there are a number of live bands performing.

Wednesday is Bingo night when prize and money games are played, this starts at 9pm and as with everything, visitors are always made welcome at Harrisons.

You can check out these shows on our Facebook page, Harrisons Sports and Social Club. We have a great Christmas line up with Showaddywaddy Tribute night on 22nd December and Knoxville Highway Country Band Xmas Special on Thursday 28th December. Tickets are on sale for these two events.

Every Tuesday from 9pm to midnight our resident DJ Ron Dixon spins the discs at the DISCO PARTY NIGHT. Dance the evening away to 60s/70s/80s/90s music, in a proper party atmosphere. Something to celebrate or just want a good fun night out, come along with your guests, it s just £2, pay at the door and you are guaranteed a fantastic night.

Harrisons have an excellent range of drinks to choose from including cask ales at just £2.75p a pint. Bottles of wine at £8.50p or by the glass if you wish, you will

find something for everyone’s taste at very reasonable prices.

Calling all Staffordshire Dixieland/Trad Jazz fans, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month come along to Harrisons Jazz Nights. See the Midlands top Jazz bands.

Music from 8.45pm to 11.15pm. Let’s keep Jazz alive in Staffordshire.

The Country Music Nights are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday nights of each month and very popular, with some really top country bands performing. As with all our gigs visitors are welcome.

The country music starts at 8.45pm until about 11.30pm. All Thursday nights are just £3 admission at the door. Look out for the Cowboys.

So where is Harrisons, we are just 300 yards off the A34 at Great Wyrley mid-way between Bloxwich and Cannock, in Wharwell Lane, WS6 6EU. May we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Come along to Harrisons and it will help you to achieve these.

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ready etet ready WHAT IS LIPOFREEZE? Christmas is the season to ‘eat, and be merry’, but with this comes Cryolipolysis (LipoFreeze or Fat Freezing) is adrink new phenomenon and proven non-invasive Lipo procedure.

It uses cooling technology that results in localized fat reduction. The technology behind Cryolipolysis, was a host of events, where you are expected to be at your most fabulous. If designed and developed by dermatologists at Harvard Medical University. Their analysis revealed that fat of donning your little black dress tofills with dread; not.crystallize cellsthe are thought more responsive to the effects of cold in contrast theyou surrounding tissue.fear Fat cells in breaking down the fat cells whilst at different temperatures causing complete cell death. It is A revolutionary new treatment called LipoFreeze from UltraSlim Clinics sparing all the other tissue like the skin, muscle mass, and nerve

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Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise DOUBLE AWARD WINNING CLINIC The official start of winter is December 21st, during this time we experience cold, wet and windy weather and then, when we come indoors, the central heating is turned up high to warm us up again! These two extremes combine to have a potentially very negative effect on our skin. Now is the time to prepare and protect your skin for the cold months ahead. We spend huge amounts of money at gyms to make our bodies fit and healthy for the summer then cover them up for the rest of the year. Our faces are permanently exposed to nature; surely we should devote a little more time and effort to make them fit and healthy too, ready for next summer? The huge technological and scientific advances that have been made over recent years help us; the ravages of time and the ‘dirty’ modern world that we inhabit can be mitigated to a high degree.

The Chase CACI Clinic provides a balanced approach, ensuring that all clients are given up to date information regarding available treatments in a caring and tranquil environment. The client then discusses a personal treatment plan with their practitioner to provide a mutually agreed outcome. We specialise in this unique approach to ‘Bespoke Packages’ – no two are alike and each one is tailored to the needs and wishes of each and every client. Our extensive stable of top of the range equipment, world renowned products and caring staff allows us to make this claim.

We now have CACI Ultimate, Quantum and Futur Tec machines, each of which has their own individual specialist treatments that cater not only for the face but also for the body. The Apilus Pur Electrolysis machine can help with unwanted hair, milia and skin tags. The Radio Frequency equipment stimulates the production of collagen and the Crystal Clear Oxygen machine infuses pure Oxygen into the skin. Our very latest addition; The Neo Elegance LED mask uses photon therapy which harnesses the natural healing power of light. The LED face mask treatment works on the skin at the cellular level, targeting a variety of skin issues – acne, ageing and pigmentation. Transforming the skin from the inside out!

We also offer Medik8 (skinrolla) which makes use of microneedling techniques. Skin needling is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation procedure that enhances the skin’s ability to regenerate and repair itself naturally and safely, with minimal recovery time.

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The specially designed device dramatically increases production of the skin’s natural components such as collagen and elastin, creating younger looking skin. The precision engineered microneedles penetrate through the epidermis and pin prick the dermis, inducing the skin’s natural healing response.

This leads to new collagen formation and tissue remodelling.

To have this extensive range of equipment and treatments at our disposal allows us to finely tune the ‘Bespoke Packages’ that we offer. It may seem a little daunting when you look at the amount of choice – this is where skills and caring ethos of our staff come into play to guide you through the myriad of options available. We then add the very finest of products, notably ‘Heaven by Deborah Mitchell’ into the equation to provide a complete service to all our clients.

At The Chase CACI Clinic we are looking forward to a wonderful 2018 whilst looking back on 2017 and the amazing experience it has been; we can reflect on very satisfying results and positive feedback. We are very proud of our retention rate for clients, many of whom are now firm friends.

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Leading the Way in Varicose Vein Treatment First in the West Midlands. The Vein Clinic, lead by Mr Simon Hobbs, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, is the first in the West Midlands to offer the latest in technology for treating varicose veins. The clinic, situated in the Wolverhampton Nuffield Hospital, has introduced the VenaSeal Closure system as a minimally invasive treatment option for visible varicose veins, which enables people to have their veins treated with less discomfort.

The VenaSeal Closure system uses a medical grade super glue to seal off the damaged veins responsible for causing unsightly, bulging varicose veins in the legs. This treatment is performed as a walkin, walk-out procedure under local anaesthetic, with greatly enhanced recovery compared to traditional varicose vein treatments.

Compared to other minimally invasive treatments such as laser or radiofrequency ablation, the VenaSeal Closure system involves many fewer injections in the leg and there is often no need to wear compression stockings

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

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

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

During a consultation, an ultra sound scan will be performed to detect the source of the problem and from the size and position, indicate the optimum treatment.

Recognised by all major Medical Insurers. For self-paying patients, the consultation fee is £150 and an ultrasound of both legs is £99.

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Top Golf Complex voted BEST IN BRITAIN A renowned West Midlands based Golf Complex has been voted by the public to win their second national award.

3 Hammers Golf Complex, Wolverhampton have been honoured by winning The 2017 Golf Facility Of The Year award where they were voted as the most forward thinking venue that delivers golf in a fun, friendly environment that is accessible to all.

collected their award in front of a packed audience at a glittering gala awards event held at The Belfry. Complex Owner Ian Bonser said “3 Hammers continues to go from strength to strength. We are delighted to win this award as it again recognises us on a national scale as the best in the UK.

Amongst industry experts and tour players, the Complex

3 Hammers philosophy is to provide first class services with

the latest technology and expert staff – all at an affordable price”.

The annual National Golf Awards celebrate some of the inspirational people and venues who through their hard work, dedication and experience enable more people to get into golf. The pioneering Coven based Complex shone above all competition last year to win their first national award

range outfield to resemble a real golf course bringing the Complex truly into the 21st century”.

In recent years the Complex have expanded their facilities to enable the teaching of golf on a much wider scale with the design and commission of a purpose built Learn 2 Play Zone, the first of its kind in the UK. At over 10,000sqft the Zone is fully netted, astro turfed with synthetic putting green and an undercover pavilion.

from the Golf Foundation for their superb efforts with junior golf. 3 Hammers has beaten contenders from all over the UK to now be a multi national award winning Golf Complex which includes 6 full time PGA Golf Professionals at the Complex’s unique facilities in Wolverhampton.

Trailblazers in the golfing world, 3 Hammers continually invest in their facilities which Owner, Ian

Bonser, believes contributes to their continued success “As with any business – success is only achieved by keeping on top of your game. The latest technology, expert staff, upgraded facilities and a lot of hard work make the Complex what it is today. In the last 12 months we have installed the latest automatic powertees, state of the art Trackman 4 and the latest Toptracer system as well as upgrading their driving

They are close to completing an impressive £250,000 investment project including cutting edge upgrade of their 20 bay driving range and renovation of their esteemed 18 hole golf course making it even more accessible for beginners, juniors and golfers of all standards - elevating the Complex to stand head and shoulders above other golfing venues across the UK. Ian Bonser added “This award represents a unique opportunity for us to be recognised for our passion, commitment and hard work inspiring golfers and growing the game of golf. We’re overwhelmed with the number of people that voted for us and are delighted to be recognised with such a coveted award.”

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Ford Mustang

BY ROB TAYLOR

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Hearing Joni Mitchell’s timeless refrain ‘Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’ blast from the Shaker Pro audio system immediately as he started the engine was heartlessly ironic.

Firstly because normally I’m the kind of person who fastidiously shuts down all ancillary systems in my car – radio, windscreen wipers, lights etc – before I get out and secondly, because this particular adage from the 1970 classic Big Yellow Taxi is playing at the precise moment when my Ford Mustang is being stolen. And loss speaks louder about love than anything else.

immediately first-impressions told me I’d made the right choice.

For months I’d been filled with unease about my decision to order a topless model (from this point on I will abandon the metaphor) and enrage purists everywhere by depriving them of the iconic Mustang shape, which has since the film Bullitt kept the Mustang at the top of the muscle car tree. Just one top-down, laid-back cruise on a beautiful summer evening blew away my reservations, however.

Furthermore there was the relatively new and already rather sticky debate involving choice of engine: sensible 2.3 litre EcoBoost or hairy-chested 5.0 litre V8. Of course, the Mustang is synonymous with a V8 powerplant, but as Bob Dylan says, ‘the times they are a changin’.

I do, of course, use the word ‘stolen’ with a great deal of artistic licence and hyperbole. In fact, the same goes for the word ‘my’ as well, because in law the car is no more mine than Joni’s taxi is, I was merely her (yes, in this case, I will anthropomorphise) partner for the week. In that short time I stopped short of naming her Eleanor, but did in every other way fall head over heels for her American charm.

This is because the Mustang is no longer an interloper on British roads. You can for the first time walk into a regular Ford dealer and come out with a fully warranted UK spec vehicle. Thus the steering wheel is now on the correct side of the car; its suspension is fully independent, front and rear (which makes a huge difference); it has traction control with three settings and a Limited Slip Differential. This is a thoroughly European drivers’ car, made the American way: a blue-collar bargain from the BlueOval at just over £37,000. And still with options on this vehicle – that include among others, climate control seats and reverse parking sensors – surprisingly affordable at £39,325.

I remember when we first met as if it was only a week ago, because it was only a week ago. She rolled into town with much fanfare, straight away drawing slack-jawed admirers. Enrobed in the premium body colour of Ruby Red and riding on 19” black alloys, she looked stunning. This was always going to be an above-average affair. And

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With so much sophistication I fail to see the point of undermining the Mustang’s progress by installing a cartoon engine, just for the sake of it. And while I understand that for many this car is defined by what’s under the “hood”, in my neighbourhood I see more traffic jams than open highway so things such as Urban mpg (a respectable 27.2) matter more than they do in Hollywood movies. So too does interior design and execution: another area where there has been a quantum leap forward. Today’s Mustang has all the driver comfort and kit you’d expect – and a lot you wouldn’t expect to get as standard.

With around 300 bhp on tap and over 430 Nm of torque the turbocharged Ecoboost engine is in every case ample. It will compel the Mustang to do 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds and is surprisingly in keeping with the muscle car tradition in that it feels powerful, brutish and fast without being too “techy” and 21st Century. Everything – especially in Sport+ mode (Track mode is for hooligans who boast surnames like Michelin and Bridgestone) – feels as gargantuan as its girth, this is driving made larger than life and I love it.

Watching the car disappear into the distance goes to show me just how much.

This new Mustang is a serious slice of the States in a seriously good way – not just a great American car but a great car by any measure. And I want it back.

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OVERCOMING ACNE OVER 85% AFFECTED

Many myths exist about the widespread skin condition of acne. Over 85% of people will suffer with acne to some degree in their lifetime and, of that figure, more than 80% of cases of adult acne occur in women. It is vital to see your GP at an early stage, if acne is causing you concern, as effective treatment for both men and women is available which takes only about four months.

Acne is caused when tiny holes in the skin, known as hair follicles, become blocked. Excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and form a plug in the follicle, creating blackheads or whiteheads. It is a myth to think that poor hygiene results in acne. Many cases of adult acne are caused by the changes in hormone levels that women may have at certain times, including periods, pregnancy and ovarian cysts.

Five consultant dermatologists with Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital are on hand to help. On the evening of Thursday 9th November two consultants, Dr Haytham Al-Rawi and Dr Raakhee Ramesh will give talks on various skin conditions including general rashes, eczema, psoriasis and acne. Dr Ramesh will also focus on skin cancer and general conditions in children. To book a place at this free event, please call: 01902 793 269 Dr Al-Rawi, consultant dermatologist and dermatological surgeon, explains about acne: “The important thing to know is that you are not on your own and it is unlikely to be caused by anything you have done. Increased hormone production has the effect of producing too much sebum for the skin’s needs. In women, another common cause is polycystic ovary syndrome which also leads to the formation of small cysts 66

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inside the ovary. Acne can run in families. So far, research hasn’t found any foods that cause acne, so the chocolate connection is a misconception. However picking spots will significantly worsen the condition and leave scars.”

Dr Al-Rawi advises: “It is often very difficult for people, especially teenage boys and girls, to pluck up the courage to discuss this with a doctor. The treatments are effective and, once resolved, the skin will heal naturally and further treatment can help remove traces of scarring, where necessary. Armed with this knowledge, the journey to good skin health can be so much shorter and smoother, if you see your GP quickly.”

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