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Midlands organisations lead the way in raising awareness of menopause in the workplace Organisations in the Midlands are leading the way in opening up the conversation on menopause in the workplace on World Menopause Day (October 18). Severn Trent, E.ON, PepsiCO and police forces across the region have committed to becoming menopause-friendly, aiming to ensure women who are experiencing menopausal symptoms and those who are supporting someone who is, can get the support they need at work. The University of Leicester has also committed to becoming the first menopause-friendly university in the UK, following on from research carried out by the institution for a government report on menopause in the workplace in the summer. Severn Trent began hosting workshops for colleagues and business leaders during the summer, which included presentations by experts from Henpicked, and the company is now providing all members of staff with online advice.
Juliet Saimbi, who has been leading the work for Severn Trent, said: “We’re really focused on making Severn Trent an awesome place to work for all our employees. In the past the menopause might have been seen as a ‘taboo’ subject but we’re committed to changing that and making everyone aware of the support on offer. “The changing age of our workforce means that more and more women are experiencing symptoms in the workplace, but we know that lots of people don’t feel comfortable talking about it with their line managers. We’re really passionate about changing that and giving people the support when they need it most.” Dave Newborough, E.ON’s HR Director, says: “We’re delighted to become Britain’s first menopause-friendly energy company. As a founding member of the Time to Change mental health pledge and the first UK company to sign up to the TUC’s Dying to Work charter, this is one more step to E.ON demonstrating its ongoing commitment to becoming a leader in diversity and inclusion and supporting our colleagues’ health and wellbeing.
“Through colleague engagement we hope to raise awareness about the menopause by providing clear information and guidance for all line managers and their employees and by encouraging all colleagues to talk openly about this natural phase in a woman’s life.” This week the first national menopause event is being held for police forces in Birmingham.
Chief Constable Dee Collins, chair of the national menopause action group, added: “The aim of this event is to get all forces talking openly about menopause to make sure the right support is in place for officers and staff. “We hope this will act as a first stepping stone for forces across the country to provide advice and support to those people who need it most.”
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Diabetes UK urges everyone with diabetes to get flu jab this winter Diabetes UK are calling for everyone with diabetes, including those who are pregnant, to have a flu vaccination this winter as illnesses like the flu can be more severe for people with diabetes. Current figures (1) show almost a quarter (24%) of people with diabetes did not have a flu vaccination in England last winter, despite it being free to everyone with the condition.
Peter Shorrick, Diabetes UK Midlands Regional Head, said: “It is essential everyone with diabetes has the flu jab this winter. People with diabetes are at a greater risk of the flu and this can lead to more severe illnesses, such as pneumonia. “Illnesses like the flu are serious for people with diabetes, if you have any concerns about having the vaccination then please speak to your GP or healthcare professional.”
The flu jab is one of 15 healthcare essentials that every person Flu can be serious for people with diabetes and can make it harder with diabetes is entitled to through the NHS every year. These to manage the condition, as it can destabilise blood sugar levels. This include having your blood pressure measured, having your eyes can in turn increase the risk of developing serious complications, screened for signs of retinopathy (disease) and having your feet such as amputations, stroke and kidney disease.
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Lea Marston Hotel pride themselves on their traditional family owned heritage and have a vision to be the best independently owned hotel in the Midlands, with a mission to create great experiences and lasting memories for all their guests. But beyond that they also pride themselves on giving to the local community with the aim of raising money each year through numerous events held at the hotel for both guests and staff. This year Lea Marston Hotel is raising funds for Mary Ann Evans Hospice, with the next event being the annual Christmas Craft Fayre on Thursday 16th November 2017. If looking for some Christmas stocking gift inspiration or just to indulge yourself, come along between 6pm – 9pm with £1.00 admission and a go on the raffle! For further information visit their website – www.leamarstonhotel.co.uk or call 01675 470468.
Each year the NHS prepares for the unpredictability of the flu as the influenza virus can change rapidly year-on-year. They recommend that everyone who is eligible for the flu jab gets vaccinated as soon as possible to avoid getting the illness. Diabetes UK has put together a guide to help people with diabetes avoid the flu, as part of Public Health England’s Stay Well This Winter Campaign. For more information about diabetes and flu, please visit our website www.diabetes.org.uk/seasonal-flu
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The Heart of England Singers a winter celebration The local renowned choir the Heart of England Singers under the direction of Martin Bates, are set to reprise once again this year their celebrated rendition of Gabriel Faure’s moving work called REQUIEM on 9th.December at the church of St. Michael and All Angels, Yew Tree Lane, South Yardley. B26 1AS.
Faure started the work around 1880 and added his final adjustments to create the piece as we now know it in 1900. Fauré wrote of the work:"Everything I managed to entertain by way of religious illusion I put into my Requiem, which moreover is dominated from beginning to end by a very human feeling of faith in eternal rest." In addition the choir will include Faure’s haunting
‘Cantique de John Racine’ a work he wrote the musical score for in 1865 and which a Frenchman, John Racine added the words. Modern composers such as John Rutter have translated the original French work into modern English but the choir will perform the piece in the original language... so time to brush up on your French to appreciate this magnificent work! The second half of the evening will feature traditional Christmas music which will include the beautiful ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’, the much loved poem by Chirstina Rossetti that Martin Bated has set to his own gorgeous score which will delight all who love this piece. Finally, many traditional carol favourites will be added for a heart warming sing-a-long. Tickets are just £10 each (£5 for under 16’s) from Sally Braithwaite e-mail sally531@live.co.uk.
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The Joy of Giving at High Meadow Harvest Festival On Wednesday 18th October the children, staff and families at High Meadow Infant School came together to celebrate the Harvest Festival. In the run up to Harvest, families generously donated a range of food that was then donated to the local Kingfisher Food bank. Throughout the week, the children learnt about the importance of sharing with
others who may not have as much as they do and were thrilled to help the local food bank load all of the donations into a van. During the Harvest Festival performance all of the children performed a range of poems and songs including ‘Under the Harvest Moon’, ‘Big Red Combine Harvester’ and ‘Cauliflowers Fluffy’. Parents and carer’s really enjoyed the performance in what was described as ‘a wonderful end to a wonderful half term’
Protecting Your Eyes Sun Sensibility
Sunglasses have become the go-to accessory thanks to celebrities in mainstream media and the all-purpose famous black but they also come in a handful of different tints and colours. This however, takes us away from the actual purpose of wearing sunglasses which is to protect our eyes from the Sun and its harmful rays. Proper care against damage caused by ultra violet light depends primarily on the treatment and coatings of lenses rather than on the shade or darkness of the sunglass, and poor quality fashion sunglasses can make you susceptible to headaches and fatigue. Sunglasses act as a barrier against dust and airborne irritants such as pollen reaching the eye, so they can also help to reduce the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. Your optician can advise you on the best style and tint to suit your lifestyle. They will ensure that the sunglasses you buy are made from high quality materials and that they fit properly to give your eyes the best possible protection - valuable advice that is not generally available from other retail outlets. Make sure that the sunglasses you choose carry the CE mark; this indicates they have been manufactured to controlled high standards and have UV absorbers in the material of the lens.
Ultra Violet Rays
There are three types of UV radiation - UVA, UVB and UVC: UVA and UVB rays can damage different parts of the eye and the sensitive skin around the eyes, and are risk factors in diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Good quality sunglasses block the maximum possible amount of these rays. UVC rays do not reach us as they are absorbed by the upper atmosphere; if you wear spectacles, you can have sunglasses fitted with lenses to meet your prescription. Children spend a lot of time playing outdoors particularly in summer, as well as covering their skin with high factor sunblock, it is vital to protect their eyes from UV radiation with well fitted high quality sunspecs. Changes to our Ozone Layer is affecting our exposure to harmful rays, even more now than before so whether it’s to find shade from bright lights or gusts of wind and snow it is imperative to have the right sunglasses for you in the right conditions.
Lights and Lenses
If you wear contact lenses or do not need vision correction, there is an extremely wide range of frames with plain lenses in various styles and shapes. If you spend a lot of time in the sun, then a dark tint will be more comfortable. A lighter tint can be suitable for duller days or for indoors under artificial lighting or working at a computer. Neutral shades of brown, green and grey have a less distorting effect on the neutral colours around us, whereas blue tints can change the way we perceive some colours and are not recommended for driving. Polarised lenses are effective in combating glare, for instance reflection from road surfaces or water. Close-fitting wraparound styles offer good protection from wind and light from the side, making them ideal for sports. Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses and impact-resistant frames are particularly recommended for sports and for children. Photochromic lenses are also widely available. These darken on exposure to bright light and can help your eyes to adjust to frequent changes in light conditions without the need to constantly put on and take off your sunglasses. Not all photochromic lenses change tint as fast as others, so check that the speed of reaction meets your needs.
Screen Safe
Screens from T.Vs, computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices are popping up in almost all aspects of our lives, it is not surprising that there are an increasing number of complaints of headaches, shoulder and back pain and eyestrain. Many of these discomforts can be avoided by slight re-arrangements of your environment and sensible working practices. Simple adjustments to your seating, the position of your computer screen, documents on your desk, and suitable lighting conditions can all help to minimise problems. It is recommended to encourage sensible eye care habits from a young age by ensuring that your children do not spend long uninterrupted periods playing on their game consoles or sitting close to the television or computer screens. Tired, dry, irritated eyes, blurred vision, eyestrain and headaches can all be the consequence of prolonged concentration on the screen. Take regular breaks (say every twenty minutes), to look away from the screen and relax your shoulders and your gaze. Surfing the internet or playing computer games does not count as a break. If you are in an office environment, try to vary your workload with phone calls, writing/reading, and filing, photocopying or talking with colleagues. If you do find your eyes feeling irritated while working at your computer, consciously increase your blink rate to help restore the tear film layer, or try lubricant eye drops and rewet your contact lenses for relief.
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Whether you are at home or at work, be sure to maintain good posture in a supportive chair and sit facing the screen rather than twisting your back or neck at an angle. Adjust your seat so that you can work with your forearms parallel to the work surface with both feet on the ground or a footrest. Make sure the computer is at a comfortable height and distance from your eyes, usually about 60 cm. Place your papers at a similar distance, on the desk or using a document holder, to avoid frequent re-focusing. Room lighting should be three times brighter than the screen, which should be kept clean and dust free. Newer flat-screen monitors present higher resolution distortion-free images. Eliminate glare and reflections on the screen by putting blinds or curtains at the windows. Ellis Opticians is your local, independent opticians based at 350 Bradford Rd., Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. B36 9AD Tel. 0121 747 2115 www.ellisopticians.com
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Opening of New Care Home
Wednesday 8th November at 10 oclock the opening of the new Chelmunds Cross Care Home was officially opened by the Mayor of Solihull councillor Stuart Davis A BRAND-new residential and nursing home based in Chelmsley Wood officially opened its doors this week. The completion of Chelmund’s Court, a 73-bed facility for older people with dementia, marks the final phase of the multi-million pound Chelmund's Cross Village Centre. Councillor Karen Grinsell, the cabinet member for adult social care and health, attended the event and said the home was "a wonderful addition" to Solihull. "As the population of older people in the borough grows, so too does the demand for high quality care and support services," she said.
"The new home is in response to the consistent challenge this causes the council when trying to find affordable care within the borough. "It will enable people suffering with dementia to remain part of the borough where they have lived and worked and most importantly, be close to their loved ones." Gordon Sanders, chief executive of Runwood Homes, said: "Now that the new home is operational we will be working with our partner, Solihull Council, to ensure that local needs can be met. "Some really effective community links have already been made with voluntary organisations and NHS bodies.
The council have purchased 63 of the rooms which means local people will have greater access to high quality affordable care for the future.
Irene Jones and Tom Green the 1st 2 residents moved in prior to the opening pictured with Victoria and Carol 2 of the carers.
Pupils made and donated cakes, and organised games and raffles to help increase the coffers. Mr Richard Baker, Headteacher commented, “ The staff and children have worked so hard to put on this event and it was lovely to see so many people pop along to support them and Macmillan.”
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Don's Fuzion Fundraiser
Sunday 10th December 2017 – 3.00pm til late BOXING FUNDRAISER Male and females dressing up and scrapping in the ring! (Only show boating) • singers • rappers • dancers • comedian THEIR WILL BE A FEW MINI STORES: • head & shoulders massage • pro face painting • west indian food • hot dogs • burgers • cakes n sweats • and more
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A Community Lantern Parade at the Gardens this Christmas Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens has a brand new series of events going on this winter.Four fabulous afternoons full of woodland magic, light, lanterns and entertainment. Nature doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Take a lantern and see if you can spot the growing mushroom shaped lantern village and charming woodland creatures. Geared to families and younger children the Gardens want to provide a gentle, low- tech experience to complement the glitzy bright lights available elsewhere. Over four weekends, visitors will be able to make their own willow and tissue paper lanterns, create natural Christmas tree decorations to take home and explore the enchanted lights and mushroom village as the sun goes down. On some of the days there will be further entertainment including the Castle Bromwich Singers, a traditional Mummers play from the Glorishears of Brummagem, toasted marshmallows and creamy hot chocolate will add to the warm winter glow. The season rounds off with a grand Community Lantern Parade and surprise performance in the Gardens on Saturday afternoon 16th December.
Entrance to the Gardens for any of the event days are a bargain £3 for everyone over 4years old (Family ticket £10 or free to Garden members and holders of Family Activity Annual Pass.
You’re invited to
Times for all are 12.30 - 6pm: Sunday 26th November Saturday 2nd December
(including the drawing of this year’s prize draw)
Sunday 10th December (with Carol singers and Mummers play too)
Saturday 16th December
(with Lantern Parade from appx 4.30pm)
General manager Glynis Powell says;
Office Manager. “The workshops are suitable for all
“We're working with community artist Sophie Handy,
the family (children over 7years old should find it
who recently worked on the fabulous Birmingham
about right). It takes 2 -3 hours to learn and make,
Weekender. Like us, she fell in love with the Gardens
but you can just pop-in to the Gardens during the days
on her first visit. We are really chuffed that she is going to help us transform the Gardens together. We’ll all be learning how to make lanterns and inviting the community groups to build the mushroom village too.” Free mushroom lantern making workshops The 10 acre historic Garden in Castle Bromwich is run almost entirely by volunteers and is hoping to include local people and community groups in the making of the mushroom lantern village. It is offering free lantern making workshops through November. ‘We need nearly 100 paper mushroom houses, can you help us populate our Gardens?’ asks Sue Brain,
Friday 10th November between 12am and 5pm. Saturday 11th November between 10 am and 4pm.
Get ready for the Gardens’
advertised in november. We’re also offering some more times to take part to school groups or other clubs. Just contact us and we’ll see what we can provide” ‘Mushroom makers’ will get free refreshments on the day and, as a thank you, there will be a token for free hot chocolate and marshmallows in our community Lantern Parade on 16th Dec. Mushroom Lantern Workshop dates with Sophie Handy are Friday 10th November between 12 and 5pm. Saturday 11th November between 10 am and 4pm.
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Eleón Awards Success Eleon Greek restaurant and meze bar, has been operating for the last 3 years in Sutton Coldfield. The restaurant is a family run business, serving authentic Greek food, using the freshest local ingredients from our prestigious local suppliers and Greek produce also. Some excellent Greek wines and beers are also served in the restaurant.
From the second year of its operation, Eleon has been nominated as a finalist for the best Mediterranean restaurant in Midlands, #foodawardsengland 2016. This year it's has been nominated again and on the 2nd October 2017 received 2 awards, best Regional Mediterranean restaurant award and also the best Mediterranean restaurant in England overall award.
The award ceremony took place on the 2nd October 2017 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, organized by Creative Oceanic #foodawardsengland 2017. We would like to thank the Eleon team and our customers for helping us achieve these awards. WINNER
Eleon - Greek Restaurant & Meze Bar
Address: 2 Maney Corner, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1QL Telephone: 0121 354 6805 Email: info@eleonrestaurant.co.uk
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Bespoke flower arrangements by Christine Ann. Tel 07480 559843 As an independent florist we specialise in quality funeral tributes/arrangements offering a dedicated service to funeral arrangements. Our aim is to provide customers with the best experience during such a sad time. From initial contact, placing orders and delivery dates, we are here for our customers to produce high quality floral tributes. All our flowers are prepared with the utmost respect, loving care and attention to the detail that your loved ones deserve. All flowers purchased from reputable suppliers to coincide with delivery dates ensures our flowers are fresh and vibrant. We use best quality flowers.
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Warwickshire carer ‘highly commended’ twice in national creative competition Dawn Hart, 45, from Coleshill Warwickshire, has been ‘highly commended’ by Carers UK for two of her entries to their national Creative Writing and Photography Competition. Dawn has cared for her twin children Ethan and Grace,aged 7, the first of whom was diagnosed with brain damage and the latter with genetic conditions (trisomy X and Global Development delay) and short bowel disease. Dawn was the only photography entrant to be highly-commended for two photographs, Leigh and Carer Crisis. The first depicts her friend and “hero” Leigh – a fellow mother, carer and campaigner looking after a disabled son – whose energy and passion inspired Dawn to feel more “positive and energised” in her caring role. Her second photograph, Carer Crisis, depicts Dawn’s own face literally ‘plastered up’ to cover physical and mental ailments, such as fatigue and migraines. She hopes the picture demonstrates the way that long-term support, rather than short-term ‘plasters’, are the only way to help carers at breaking point. Highly-commended photographer, Dawn Hart explained: “With ‘Leigh’ I hope to show that it’s possible to be a mother first and a carer second. My own experiences informed my second photograph, ‘Carer Crisis’ as I realised after six years of sleepless nights that I was suffering from ‘Carer Burnout’. I wanted to encourage others to recognise these signs and offer long-term support to carers with these symptoms.” “Winning a highly-commended spot for my photographs is so exciting. Since the competition I have put wheels in motion to take more photographs of parent carers like Leigh. I’d like to use this opportunity to encourage other carers to come forward to a charity
like Carers UK for support and use creativity, whether it’s painting, photography, or blogging, as a way to express how you feel. All too often, carers aren’t able to.” Carers UK, with support from sponsors Specsavers Healthcall, will publish winners from the winning poetry and short story categories as part of an anthology called ‘Was This in the Plan?’ set to be released on 27 November. The book is available to preorder on Carers UK’s online shop and costs for £5 (£3 for Carers UK members). All proceeds will help fund the charity’s work supporting and advocating for those looking after loved ones. Earlier this year, carers, former carers, and their friends were invited to contribute poems, short stories, and photographs for the national competition. Both well-established and newer artists and writers shared their personal reflections on caring. The poems were picked by award-winning poet Cheryl Moskowitz, who judged the prize for a third year running and the photography by Portrait Photographer Bella West. Carers UK’s Chief Executive, Heléna Herklots said: “At some point in our lives almost all of us will care for someone or require care ourselves. Yet, caring can still feel like an isolating experience, often worsened by a lack of understanding from those close to us or society as a whole. With the support of Specsavers Healthcall, Carers UK is using the power of photography and the written word to shine a light on the experiences of more carers than ever before. In previous years, we have seen the competition’s winning poems, stories, and photographs help other carers feel less alone and better understood. We hope that this year’s contest will encourage even more carers recognise their role and come forward to seek the support they’re entitled to.”
Is Coleshill home to Britain’s biggest dinner time disaster? From burning the roast dinner to a toddler’s meal time mess, everyone has experienced a real dinner time disaster. To celebrate the launch of its new dining and living room furniture range, ScS wants to hear all about Coleshill’s funniest food fails, and meal time mess-ups! The furniture retailer is offering the person crowned with the UK’s top dinnertime disaster a new Cruz dining table and four chairs, which will arrive in time for Christmas – perfect for entertaining the family during the holiday period. The new additions to ScS’ range include tables crafted from tempered glass, traditional woods, as well as glossy and marble finishes, enabling the perfect fit for both style and budget. The company is also giving customers early Christmas gifts of £100 and £200 vouchers off its new collections until 26
November, which are now available in-store. Simon Nicholson, Furniture Buying Director, said: “Meal times are an important part of family bonding, whether it’s talking about your day, sharing a laugh or experiencing a funny dinner time disaster, getting around the table is a great way to bring families closer and invest in quality time together. “At ScS we value family and we think dining in, is definitely the new dining out. We can’t wait to hear about your meal time mayhem, and look forward to choosing a well-deserved winner.” To enter the competition and read the T&Cs, visit the ScS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ scssofas/app/451684954848385/
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GEOFF HORSEFIELD FOUNDATION
Charity Auction Night
Sponsored by Premier Meats and Supported by The Coleshill and Castle Brom Post. I was happy to accept an invite to this Charity Auction Night from Phil the Butcher from Premier Meats who was helping to fund raise and create awareness of the Geoff Horsefield Foundation. The Geoff Horsefield Foundation helps young vulnerable adults who have fallen through the current support network. Geoff founded this project in 2016 he is one of the most respected sportsman in the West Midlands and feels that he would like to give something back to the community. He provides safe and secure accommodation with all the support needed for these young vulnerable people. Check out Geoff Horsefields on google Twitter and Facebook. It was a fabulous evening throughout with a few famous faces from Ex Footballers to Boxers. Phil from Premier Meats sponsored a beautiful Buffet worth £800 for the evening and also 2 meat hampers worth £100 each for the Auction. The auction consisted of prizes like: • 4 Ball Golf at Sutton Golf Club • Cocktail Masterclass and Dinner for 4 people at Glynn Purnells Bistro • 4 Ball Golf at Walmley with Geoff Horsefield and Paul Devlin including a 30 minute lesson. • 3 Tickets for the Villa/Blues at St Andrews, Corporate Meal with Geoff , Kenny Burns and Martin Granger. • Night out with Geoff and Paul at the Red Lion Coleshill with an Over Night Stay and a bottle of Champagne. • Emeli Sande Tickets with the best Seats in the house. • Half page advertising in the Coleshill or Castle Brom Post Newspaper
The Raffle Prizes • Craig Gardener signed Boots • Cotteril signed Match Shirt • Signed Blues Football • Whiskey • Signed Frankie Gavin Glove • Meat Hamper • Signed playoff programme • Kal Yafai Signed Glove and PHOTO • Tattoo sitting – 2 hours The entertainment included a disco before and after the Auction and Raffle and overall it was a great fun filled night and I can not wait for the next event. All this was put on to raise funds so Geoff can buy a Mini Bus for Children and young adults who are less fortunate than ourselves. This will enable day trips out like going to maybe Blackpool or a day at a bowling alley which these people have never had the pleasure of doing. Geoff Horsefield does so much for Charity and with the help of some of his friends he is hoping to raise as much money as possible. If you would like to donate a gift for the next auction night or would like to purchase a ticket or you would like any other information please contact Ada 07751698630 or contact @GEOFFHORSEFIELD9 on Twitter Watch out for the next few events coming up... eg. One to one Questions with the some players, to Ladies night with some famous people doing the Full Monty.
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TIMETABLE Upstairs in the Town Hall
Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
01675 463 326 Improve your confidence, brush up your skills and succeed!
Get help with your CV, Job search, and improve your IT skills. With support from
COMMUNITY
CAFE Join us for a freshly prepared meal at the Town Hall
Lunch is served at 12.00pm Last Friday of each month
Simply donate what you can afford! Eat for free if you can’t!
MEMORY CAFE and their carers Robert Lloyd Room, Water Orton Church
1.30—4.00pm 1st Friday of the month
megan@coleshilltowncouncil.gov.uk
10:00am - 1:00pm Housing Benefit forms General Info & Support Energy Deals 10.00am - 12.00pm P3 Floating Support Service Benefits, Debt, Housing, Advice and Guidance
10:00am - 1:00pm Guideposts (Carers Trust) Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. Advice & Guidance for Carers only.
2:00pm - 4:00pm U3A Family History Class Contact for dates
TUESDAY
10:00am - 1:00pm JOB CLUB Help with CV’s and Job Seeking
2:00pm - 4:00pm U3A Family History Class Contact for dates
WEDNESDAY
10:00am - 1:00pm Finance, Pensions, General Info & Support. SSAFA Consumer
THURSDAY
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10:00am - 1:00pm General Computer Use & Signposting
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10.00am - 12.00pm COMPUTER CLUB
FRIDAY
OUTREACH COMMUNITY GROUPS Struggling to keep up with computers and the internet?
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Friday 10.00—12.00 The Coleshill Hub @The Town Hall Learn about Online Banking, Email, Online Shopping, how to get cheaper energy deals and much more, in a relaxed and sociable environment.
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Top marks for our Oasis Community Cafe Following a visit from the Food Standards Agency the fast growing Oasis Community Cafe, St Clements Church, Green Lane, Castle Bromwich has been given a top hygiene rating of 5 which reflects the hard work and dedication of the volunteers. Apart from a friendly welcome and excellent hot and cold food the Friday cafe offers a table top sale, music and a toddler toy area. The Monday morning cafe is a quiet coffee lounge, ideal for a chat with cake and a cup of tea. The cafe is fast growing in popularity with people from both the local area and from further afield. A really exciting new venture which caters for anyone caring for children or planning a family is "Me Time" "Me Time" is a free group which meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 12 and provides an opportunity to relax and meet new people over a cup of tea or coffee and cake. There is also a children's play area, book library and children's clothes rail. On Friday 08 December there will be a fund raising day for the planned cafe annexe which will include a tombola with lots of great prizes to be won so is not to be missed! More details about the cafe, including opening times and Me Time, can be found on the St Clements Church Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Stclementscastlebrom/or the website or notices displayed in church.
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Carer, Debbie Patrick, samples Apetito meals, served by Leanne Markham.
Food tasting and technology at Orton Manor nursing home Friends of Orton Manor Nursing Home, Water Orton, met on Tuesday 7th November to be updated on service developments. Friends have been meeting regularly at the 40 bed Nursing Home for several years and include families of residents, residents, staff and representatives of the local community keen to support this valuable local facility.
cooked meals for residents. A tasting opportunity confirmed that
pictures. These can be downloaded remotely by families through a
food flavours were as good as eye appeal.
website provided by Sekoia.
Neha Mehta and Malcom Whitham from Sekoia gave an update
The opportunity to meet staff and ask questions provides Friends
on the digital care planning system that Orton Manor adopted a
with the transparency and dialogue so needed when leaving
year ago. Screens in all resident’s rooms and in communal areas
loved ones in care. Orton Manor increasingly accommodates
are used by staff to record the interventions that can be checked
residents who are bed-bound, at end of life or with cognitive and
and used for management planning. Screen menus include two
communication difficulties. Thanks were expressed to Manager,
Guest speakers included Leanne Markham from Apetito, the
photo streams; one the communal pictures of life in the home and
Gemma Broth, and her team who work tirelessly to make Orton
company that provides attractive and nutritionally balanced
the other an individual one for a resident’s own photographs and
Manor a home from home and improve standards.
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The age-old practice of retiring at 65 is being supplanted by a lifestyle choice of phased retirement that brings a host of new financial considerations. Will retiring from your full-time job mark the end of your career? Or will you travel the world as a ‘grey gapper’, before returning energised and refreshed for a fulfilling new phase of work well into your 70s? That’s the choice some of those in their 50s and early 60s now have. The practice of an employee being pensioned off from fulltime work and disappearing from the workplace is fast being replaced by phased retirement. Instead of working full-time until they leave on a full pension, older workers are scaling back their hours or taking on less demanding roles, thus extending their working lives for a decade or more.
Three in five UK workers intend to work past State Pension age, according to a recent study by Aegon, a life insurer: half of those polled expect to change the way they work, with only one in ten saying they will continue to work their existing hours.1 This gradual approach has big advantages, according to Tim Middleton, technical consultant at the Pensions Management Institute. “It avoids a cliff-edge retirement, which takes people straight from full-time employment to permanent retirement, allowing them to phase into a different lifestyle,” he says. “While retirement can be very positive, you may miss your colleagues and the sense of purpose that work brings. Phased retirement gives a social aspect and an intellectual challenge."2 Undeniably, it is also a chance to break with decades of workplace routine. When she was made government champion for older workers in 2014, Ros Altmann backed ‘grey gappers’. Altmann argued that, as people enjoy longer lives, reaching 50 could become a natural trigger to take time out to “re-energise” and think, often on extended trips abroad. Altman believes that, as people begin to approach the traditional retirement age, the prospect of taking up a different job is an attractive one.3
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Gardening tips for November:
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A 'real' Christmas tree is hard to beat, the smell and look is amazing, but if you've never had one before it can be a bit daunting
But a little care and preparation means your tree will last through Christmas easily, especially when the most popular variety now is the Nordman which has low needle drop. 1. Choose early in December to get the best choice, ours arrive late November, it can be left in the garden until you are ready. 2. Get a tree stand or tub that holds water, this is a must, and will last several years. 3. Before bringing in tree cut a slither from the trunk to freshen up the cut, so it can take up water. 4. Position away from radiators, ensure its secure, water, and decorate! 5. Water regularly, a 6' tree can drink up to 2 pints a day.
Pointsettias Pointsettias are a very popular plant at Christmas , but don't buy one that is located outside or in a draughty position eg by a door, or if the red bracts look ' singed'. Keep protected whilst transporting home, then position out of direct sunlight, in a temperature around 15c and water sparingly. If we don't see you over the Christmas period for your tree, wreath, in our Christmas shop or at out craft fair on the 3rd December, then Merry Christmas and a happy new year from all at orchard nurseries, see you next year for your gardening needs.
Braving the three peaks for young carers Eight Warwickshire colleagues raised over £5,600, by taking on the dizzy heights of the UK’s three highest peaks, for The Midcounties Co-operative’s charity partner Warwickshire Young Carers.
The fundraisers started the ascent of Ben Nevis in Scotland, before taking on Scafell Pike in England. The final ascent saw the team conquer Snowdon in Wales, battling foggy conditions throughout the 24-hour challenge. The team raised over £5,600 by encouraging customers, friends and family as well as local contractors and suppliers across the Warwick and Leamington area to sponsor the challenge. The Midcounties Co-operative is donating the funds raised to its charity partner in Warwick and Leamington, Warwickshire Young Carers. The charity supports carers from the age of six, and aims to help improve the lives of the youngest carers across Warwickshire. This forms part of the Midcounties’ Regional Communities programme, which provides meaningful support for local community groups through
volunteering and fundraising. Dally Purewal, a Leadership Team Ambassador in Warwick and Leamington at The Midcounties Cooperative, said: “This is one of the most challenging fundraising initiatives I’ve seen taken on by colleagues, with much of the walk led through foggy weather and torch-light. “Fundraising is one of the most important parts of what we do for the community, to help local charities continue their support of more vulnerable individuals. We’re proud to be supporting such a worthwhile organisation.” Deb Bignell, Chief Executive at Warwickshire Young Carers, said: ““The money raised by The Midcounties Co-operative means that we can provide a range of fun activities for young carers aged 6 and 7. This will give them a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities and support their family in finding other sources of help so they are not reliant on their children. “People find it hard to believe that children of this age are young carers but in recent years there has been an 83% increase in young carers aged under 8.”
More people will rent than have a mortgage by 2024 The UK’s property market will be made up of more tenants than people with a mortgage within the next seven years. Eight Warwickshire colleagues raised over £5,600, by taking on the dizzy heights of the UK’s three highest peaks, for The Midcounties Co-operative’s charity partner Warwickshire Young Carers. New findings from NatWest suggest the point at which there are more private renters than mortgaged homeowners is set to occur in late 2024, when the number of mortgaged
households is expected to dip below six million. Allison Thompson, managing director at property specialist Leaders, says the trend marks the continuation of a cultural shift in the property sector that has seen the rental market expand at a rapid rate in recent years. “At both ends of the age spectrum, people are less reliant on mortgages than before. While older homeowners find they can more easily pay off their mortgages, many young people are unable to get on the property ladder due to the difference between salaries and house prices,” she explains.
“The result is that the number of properties owned outright without a mortgage is rising quickly, as is the size of the rental market as more people turn to renting a home for a variety of reasons. These include not only being unable to afford to buy, but also the greater flexibility that comes with renting and is important to people with changeable work, social or school requirements. “While the number of people in social rented accommodation is predicted to fall slightly over the coming years, the private rented sector will boom, which also creates perfect conditions for landlords looking to buy to let.” In 2015, the English Housing Survey revealed more people owned their home outright than had a mortgage on it for the first time. For more information on letting or renting a property in your area contact your local Leaders branch or visit leaders.co.uk.
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Hate crime figures provide a warning
The co-founder of the West Midlands Together campaign believes new Home Office figures on hate crime should be taken as a danger warning to society. Anthea McIntyre, Conservative MEP for the West Midlands, was responding to Home Office statistics published today and showing a significant increase in hate crimes in the year 2016-2017.
The biggest rise was in disability and transgender hate crimes. The report also noted spikes in hate crime around the time of the EU referendum and after the Westminster Bridge attack in March this year.
Miss McIntyre launched the cross-party West Midlands Together campaign, together with her Labour colleague Neena Gill MEP, in the aftermath of the referendum to promote unity and challenge hate crime. These figures show a direct link between prominent events and sudden increases in these incidents and attacks. "We have also seen an increase in people's readiness to report disability and transgender hate crime - and that is good news.
There has anecdotally been a significant problem with underreporting in all sectors. "We want to make the West Midlands a beacon for tolerance and understanding, where these insidious crimes have no place. "No event - be it a referendum, a terrorist attack or someone simply walking down the street - can ever provide justification for racism, religious discrimination, homophobia or any other kind of prejudice and hatred."
Birthday’s and Big Data at B46 Business On Wednesday 8th November the B46 Business team celebrated their 4th birthday with a special breakfast celebration at Lea Marston Hotel, with local celebrity and former Big Brother star PJ Ellis. The morning was a great success with 40 local business professionals
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Attendees had a fascinating insight into PJ Ellis and his amazing charity work. Love Brum supports hidden gem projects across Birmingham delivering real change to local people. PJ Ellis shared his passion for Birmingham, charities and business; which also reflected the ethos of everything B46 Business stands for locally.
Anna commented “There was a positive vibe this
morning with lots of networking and positive feedback, we are proud to promote businesses in Coleshill and the surrounding area.” Jemma added “It’s a proud moment to reflect back on the last four years and 48 fabulous events. We realise how much business we’ve helped generate and the impact we’ve had locally.” Penny concluded “Turning 4 is a great achievement for us and we couldn’t have done it without the support of so many. We are full of pride for the businesses we’ve helped to support and grow through networking.” The October B46 Business event was on the hot topic of GDPR and data management, with an interactive session led by Amy Rudge from M-piric IT Consultancy.
New attendee Peter Viggers also highlighted an
Amy explained the new GDPR regulations are coming
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Local sponsorship for under 13's girls football club Jeanette Husselbee William.H.Painter Around April a lady came into my branch her name was Mrs Paula Priour and asked would I be interested in sponsoring her daughter who is in the Kingshurst under 13’s girls Football Club for their training kit. So I ask my manager Iain Calvert could we sponcer the football club and he said to me if William.H.Painter put £160.00 you have to raise £160.00 as well.
So I raised the money by putting a poster in the window asking the community to help me raise this money, so the people were popping in putting their donations and I was also doing raffles, Chit-chat days just to help me raise the money. It only took me a few months to raise £160.00p so I then called the people that was making the kit and ask them to send me the total price with an invoice, and this is what we brought
Girls’ football success Congratulations to The Coleshill School Girls’ Year 7 and Year 8 Football Teams. On 7th November they played in a tournament with local Solihull schools to celebrate Girls Football Week, as part of the FA football week. The Coleshill School Year 8 girls’ team won the tournament overall, playing against very tough competition including CTC Kingshurst Academy, John Henry Newman, Smithswood Academy, Tutor Grange, Langley School and Park Hall Academy. Both the Year 7 and 8 girls’ teams celebrated with a rewards event, including sweet treats and they all received a certificate.
After an impressive season last year with promotion to the central Warwickshire under 13 premier ship League, the team have started this season with a solid start. Played 5 Matches won 4 drew one putting them 2nd in the league with 2 games in hand.
Miss Blunt, PE Teacher commented: “This was a great result for The Coleshill School Year 8 team. Both the Year 7 and Year 8 teams have worked really hard in training and they enjoyed playing against such strong competition”.
Is your Chiropodist / Podiatrist HCPC registered? The HCPC is the Health and Care Professions Council. It is a government agency set up to protect the public health. They ensure that anyone who calls themselves certain titles like Chiropodist, Podiatrist or Physiotherapist or Dietician is genuine and meet the national standards for training and qualifications. Anyone calling themselves these things who isn’t HCPC Registered is breaking the Law! What is the difference between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist? The simple answer is, there isn’t one, they mean the same thing. Podiatrist is a newer word for Chiropodist. These days Podiatrists tend to be involved in other work as well as the more common nails, corns and hard skin treatment. They get involved with providing insoles to improve the way people walk and can use local anaesthetics and some can prescribe certain tablets. All Chiropodists / Podiatrists qualifying now have to have a BSc in Podiatry which is a full time 3 year degree.
Why is it important that the HCPC monitor who is and who isn’t registered? To try to help protect the public against anyone calling themselves a Chiropodist / Podiatrist or calling themselves HCPC registered when they don’t meet the national standards by not having the recognised qualification and training. “I am seeing a foot health professional, is this different from a Chiropodist?” The simple answer is “YES.” Foot Health professionals are not regulated by the HCPC, and therefore the HCPC does not regulate the standards of training and qualifications they may have. They cannot call themselves a Chiropodist or a Podiatrist but they might be called other titles like foot health professional, foot care specialist, foot carer etc Chiropodist / Podiatrist’s have undergone the HCPC recognise qualification which is at the moment a degree in Podiatry (BSc) or equivalent. For help with your feet book an appointment with a Podiatrist on 0121 749 6313
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Message from The Clerk
The Pavilion continues to be well used by the local community Nathan Smith continues to provide excellent Caretaking Services for Pavilion, should you choose to hire the Pavilion for a party or a club Nathan will be on hand to open and close the facilities for you. Colin Brookes our grounds man does a wonderful job keeping on top of the many items that need looking after around the Village. Colin maintains and marks out the football pitch. He also keeps the open spaces clean and tidy. Thank you to Orchard Nurseries, Birmingham Road who sponsor the planters in the Village all year round. Why not take a look in their shop for all your gardening needs? Many thanks to John Warren who continues to represents the Parish Council on HS2 matters and also the Birmingham Airport new flight path consultations. John is working tirelessly along with local groups to mitigate the impact on the Village. The general appearance and cleanliness of the Village is down to the volunteers who patrol the village litter picking. I would like to thank them once again for their time. Do you have time to join the team? The Parish Council both provide and pay for the empting of the red Dog Waste Bins around the Village, however we have a real problem around Water Orton at the moment as there appears to be many dog walkers who are who not picking up their dog’s “poo” and placing it in one of the many bins provided. The areas particularly effected are the Village Green and Openfield Croft Playing Field, many children play on these areas as well as the football pitch been used by the local teams. Shoes and trainers covered in dog mess is not what everyone wants to be doing when returning from the designated play areas. Can people who are walking their own dogs or someone else’s please pick up the “poo” and place it in one of the bins provided. There have been numerous breakages to the play equipment on the Village Green and the Playing Field the last two months and I want to assure residents that the Parish Council are in the process of reviewing quotes and purchasing replacements. Some damage is caused by the misuse of the equipment by adults.
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, agendas are posted on the notice boards situated at the Pavilion, Library and the Village Green. Listed elsewhere in this article are the Parish Council meeting dates for 2017/2018. Should you wish to come along to any meeting and raise any questions you have for the local Borough Councillors and Parish Councillors, these meetings are open to the Public. There are nine Parish Councillors who all live in the village who give their time voluntary This publication is only as good as the articles in it, if in the future you want to tell people something or mention a good deed done for the community in the Village please contact me and we will try to include it in future publications. Jacquie Coombes, Clerk to the Parish Council 22 Hargrave Close, Water Orton, B46 1QR, North Warwickshire clerk@wopc.org.uk
The room is an ideal venue for children’s parties, Christenings, meetings, clubs etc. available to hire by the hour (minimum 2 hours). Why not join some of the people who make use of the Pavilion every month. There are Pilates classes weekly on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings; other classes run at other times during the week
contact Beverley Hampton on 0121-7491573 for details. On the last Monday in the month the doors open for Bingo at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm, good company, cash prizes and all are welcome (No Bingo Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2017) The U3A History Society hold monthly meetings contact Sue Lappin on 01675464506 for details. Water Orton Ladies Night meet once a month contact Sue Shaw on 0121-747-4366 for more information. Other groups are now starting to meet on a regular basis keep an eye on the notices posted here in the Coleshill Post and on the Parish Council Notice Boards. For full details of availability and room hire charges please contact the Parish Clerk, Jacquie Coombes on 0121 749 2445 or email clerk@wopc.org.uk.
Calendar of meetings for the ensuing Council year, all dates are the last Wednesday in the month 2017 29 November
2018 24 January 28 February 28 March 25 April 30 May (Annual Council Meeting)
No meeting scheduled for December. January meeting date adjusted to compensate.
George Road, Community Centre
Photo taken by Holly Brookes from Water Orton
Why not hire the Pavilion for your function/meeting/group activity The Water Orton Parish Pavilion is located in Openfield Croft and is available for private functions. The main hall is approximately 9 x 7 meters. There is a small kitchen with drinks making facilities, cooker and fridge. Crockery is also provided. Tables and chairs are in the hall. The Pavilion also has the benefit of a car park.
Parish Council Meeting Dates
Dear All, As people are aware I am taking some time away from my duties as Parish Clerk, in my absence please contact :• Chairman Ralph Coldrick on 07528 968134 or email cllr.ralph.coldrick@wopc.org.uk. Ralph will be able to assist you with any queries in my absence. I will advise you of my return in due course. Kind regards Jacquie Coombes - Clerk Water Orton Parish Council
At the George Road Community Centre a friendly group meet on Monday afternoons for tea and a chat, Tuesday mornings at 10.30 for a coffee. Bingo the 2nd Monday in the month doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. Come and join us ALL are welcome.
Local Borough Councillors Councillors Ray Payne and David Reilly will be happy to meet you at The Robert Lloyd Room, Water Orton parish Church on a Tuesday morning from 11am to noon. The Methodist Church, the last Saturday of each month from 10am to midday. David Reilly can be contacted by telephone on 07939 385 229.
Local Groups and Societies
We would be pleased to advertise your meetings and dates for you. All you have to do is supply a list of forthcoming events to the Parish Clerk. Deadline for contributions for the next Villager article: 6th October 2017
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Horticulture must be nurtured post-Brexit Horticulture must be treated as a prime asset and nurtured carefully as Britain leaves the EU, a high profile conference heard this week. Anthea McIntyre, Conservative MEP for the West Midlands, told the Growquip conference in Stratford upon Avon that farmers and growers were the major stewards of our environment and needed continued access to innovation, new technology and research. She said: "They need this to produce food in a sustainable way so that we can both feed the world and protect the environment for future generations. "Horticulture is a key economic asset, and key to meeting the challenges presented by climate change and population growth. In a post-Brexit world, Regulators and policy makers in the UK must - now more than ever - stand with the grower and the consumer in allowing this world-beating sector to thrive and grow." Miss McIntyre, a member of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee and Conservative employment spokesman, has produced two influential parliamentary reports - The Future of Europe’s Horticulture Sector - Strategies for Growth and Technological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture. Her speech touched on regulation, research and development, plant protection, pests and diseases and Brexit. She said: "As we leave the EU, it is essential that the UK government, academia, industry, breeders, the agro-chemicals sector, growers and food manufacturers all work together to improve the translation of research into practice."
Stop HS2 Following a Government audit of HS2 Ltd, Stop HS2 says HS2 Ltd are a company is not “fit for purpose” with "HS2 Ltd running their own gravy train with their snouts in the trough of taxpayers’ money". An internal government audit conducted by the Government Internal Audit Agency into HS2 Ltd redundancy schemes which involved payouts significantly higher than allowed by the Department for Transport (DfT), has shown a number of flaws within HS2 Ltd’s processes. A Public Accounts Committee hearing into the redundancy payments will take place on Monday 30th October at 5pm. The audit has been made public on an “exceptional basis” due to the seriousness with which it is being taken. This follows a National Audit Office report in July this year, which identified redundancy payments of £2.76m in the previous financial year, of which £1.76m compromised of “unapproved enhancements” and which had been expressly forbidden by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling. Penny Gaines, Chair of Stop HS2, says “This report is yet more evidence of HS2 Ltd running their own gravy train with their snouts in the trough of taxpayers’ money. What’s more it points to a company culture which is willing to let the Department of Transport be misled about excessive payments to HS2 staff and then alter the evidence. Right from the start HS2 Ltd have acted like a law unto themselves, ignoring the public. Now it seems they ignore direct instructions from the Department for Transport as well. This is a company which is simply not fit for purpose. And yet the Government are trusting it with £56 billion of taxpayers money.” The Government audit refers to a lack of effective record keeping from both HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport, with the report stating
Miss McIntyre suggested that recent ministerial statements pointed to three reasonable assumptions about a future British Agricultural Bill: # First, it will pay close attention to science based evidence and, if the science agrees, UK law will closely follow what the EU is doing. # Secondly, it will offer the devolved administrations more control than they currently have. # Third, it will look again at risk versus hazard-based regulation so that agricultural legislation may be simplified. She warmly welcomed the Government's announcement of a £40 million grant scheme to boost countryside productivity through investment in cutting-edge technology and new equipment. Under the scheme, she said, grants would be available to help farmers, including horticultural growers, to improve productivity through new technology to reduce cost or improve product quality. The funding could be used on diverse investments, from robotics to green technology. She said: "This is a great opportunity for our growers and food processors to invest in the technology they need to boost productivity, competitiveness and, of course, sustainability.
“Neither organisation has demonstrated effective record keeping of key decisions in this process, often reliant on emails held in personal inboxes” and states that a lack of response to an email was often assumed to mean agreement. The audit also says that minutes from HS2 Ltd working groups - since disbanded - that discussed the relocation and redundancy packages are no longer available. On the voluntary redundancy policy available to the audit team, they say “8. We have obtained a voluntary redundancy policy from the company but no minutes exist to demonstrate where this policy was approved – we believe by now defunct management panels. This policy does not detail how amounts of redundancy should be calculated, but does require the creation of an Exceptions Panel to consider individual cases where necessary. No minutes have been found for the exceptions panel so we cannot confirm whether it met to consider any of the individuals highlighted by the NAO as being paid in excess of £95k by the NAO’s definitions. “ Following discussions on redundancy payments between HS2 Ltd and the DfT in February and March 2016, the DfT directly instructed HS2 Ltd that “any variation from statutory terms required further permission from the Department.” The audit says “21.We have an email record that, on 13/4/16, HS2 Ltd requested permission to run an enhanced scheme as they believed the statutory scheme was unattractive to employees. On 14/4/16 there was a direct email from a senior official in the Department to a very senior official at HS2 Ltd, which was acknowledged and accepted on the same day, that any scheme must be statutory – this was a “red line” for the Department. There is no evidence that this instruction was disseminated further within HS2 Ltd, creating a ‘single point of failure’. ….Immediately following this email exchange, on 18 April 2016, a consultation was issued relating to the relocation from London to Birmingham. This included enhanced redundancy terms for impacted staff. Similarly on 1 May 2016 redundancy notices, again on enhanced terms, were issued to 3 call centre staff.“ The audit refers to a presentation with a creation date of February 2016, which was altered before being sent to the National Audit Office in February 2017:
“23.A presentation was created by HS2 Ltd, dated 29/2/16, setting out key aspects of the relocation scheme proposed, including the associated redundancies. This presentation made no reference to enhanced redundancy terms and we have obtained a contemporaneous electronic copy which we have verified. However, a presentation with the same title, content and 29/2/16 date was sent to the NAO in February 2017 by HS2 Ltd, and forwarded to the Department in April 2017, with an additional slide illustrating enhanced redundancy terms inserted. We conclude that this powerpoint was amended between February 2016 and February 2017. The limited evidence indicates the presentation was amended by someone at HS2 Ltd, and HS2 Ltd have confirmed this. There is no clear evidence to explain why, or exactly when, this presentation was amended.” The audit also refers to a suspicious email, with the report saying “31.During the course of this audit we have identified that an email was created by an official at HS2 Ltd that, had it been sent when it purported to have been sent, would have shown earlier communication of the full extent of the redundancy scheme to the Department in the Spring of 2017. Interrogation of IT servers has demonstrated that this email was not sent but it appears to have been created to demonstrate earlier communication. Why this was done is unclear, but this was clearly too late to have prevented the scheme and the individual involved has left the company.” Penny Gaines, Chair of Stop HS2, says “This report is yet more evidence of HS2 Ltd running their own gravy train with their snouts in the trough of taxpayers’ money. What’s more it points to a company culture which is willing to let the Department of Transport be misled about excessive payments to HS2 staff and then alter the evidence. Right from the start HS2 Ltd have acted like a law unto themselves, ignoring the public. Now it seems they ignore direct instructions from the Department for Transport as well. This is a company which is simply not fit for purpose. And yet the Government are trusting it with £56 billion of taxpayers money.”
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Gender: Male
Gender: Female
Centre: Birmingham
Centre: Birmingham
Age: 10yrs+
Age: 2 yrs
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Child Suitability: 6yrs+
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Ben is our older residient here at Birmingham, But do not let that put you off.
Hello my name is Isabella, when I first arrived at the home, I was very sad as I had a bad injury to my leg.
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I am so much happier now with three legs and it has not stopped me doing anything a dog with four legs can do as I still love to run around.
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Wasps and Ricoh Arena welcome npower as their Official Energy Partner
Wasps and npower are launching a partnership to further enhance the Ricoh Arena’s sustainable approach to energy, helping power sport, business and entertainment at the Arena. npower will be installing a Combined Heat and Power plant at the Ricoh Arena, which will mean that Wasps will be generating
The new partnership will see npower launch an exclusive tariff for Wasps rugby and netball fans, as well as visitors to the Ricoh Arena in 2018. Fans will also benefit from a series of exclusive customer offers, competitions and energy saving tips for their home and family. Stuart Cain, Commercial Director of Wasps and the Ricoh
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“npower shares Wasps’ values in the commitment to our local community and the new tariff offering will be an exciting addition for our fans. We are excited to be working with such a well-known brand and one that further enhances our growing family of blue chip partners." Andy Wiggans, Commercial & Marketing Director for npower, added: “We’re delighted to be joining the Wasps family in a partnership which will see us supply power and gas to the Ricoh Arena and partner on a number of ground-breaking energy saving measures. We’ll also be working alongside Wasps RFC and Netball to support the local community and give fans the chance to get even closer to their team. We can’t wait to get stuck in.” npower join Scutum, Gett Taxi, Arthur J Gallagher, TM Lewin and Robert Welch in partnering with the club this season.
South African back row Nizaam Carr to join Wasps on short-term contract Wasps have signed 26-year-old South African back row Nizaam Carr on a three-month contract as injury cover. Having helped Western Province win the Currie Cup Final on Saturday, Stormers’ back row Carr is due to join Wasps this week to provide extra depth following back row injuries at the club.
Carr, who can play flanker or number 8, has won five caps for the Springboks. Speaking about the short-term signing, Wasps’ Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “We are pleased to be able to bring a player with international experience like Nizaam into the squad to bolster our back row options. “Having lost Alex Rieder to a dislocated
shoulder and with Ashley Johnson no longer being a back row option due to injuries at hooker, we have become pretty threadbare in that area. “Nizaam has a strong reputation for his defence, athleticism and linking play and I’m sure he will prove himself a valuable addition to the squad even on a short-term basis. We look forward to welcoming him to the club.”
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Wasps sign Nathan Charles on a shortterm contract
Wasps have signed 28-year-old Australian hooker Nathan Charles on a three-month contract as injury cover.
Charles, who won four caps for the Wallabies in 2014, has recently had spells at Bath and Clermont, having spent most of his career playing for the Western Force, where he made 83 appearances. Speaking about the short-term signing, Wasps’ Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “We are pleased to be able to bring a player of Nathan’s abilities into the
Wasps approaching 20,000 tickets for Leicester Tigers Wasps have opened the South Stand to general sale as tickets approach 20,000 for the clash with Leicester Tigers at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday 2 December. December at the Ricoh Arena kicks off with a huge Midlands derby against Leicester Tigers on Saturday 2 December, with another bumper crowd expected at the home of Wasps. With such high demand for Wasps v Leicester Tigers at the Ricoh Arena, the club have opened the South Stand, with tickets now on general sale. There are only a limited number of top-priced Category 1 tickets still available for the game, with the opening of the South Stand to general sale adding more availability in Categories 3 and 4. Don’t miss out, book your tickets for the game online now at www. wasps.co.uk/tickets.
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squad to bolster our options at hooker. “With Tommy Taylor and Tom Cruse both side-lined, we have been short on experience and availability in that position and Nathan’s addition provides us with some needed back up in such a key area. “I’m sure Nathan will add a lot to this group with his physicality and ability around the park, as well as at the set piece. We’re looking forward to him joining up with the rest of the squad this week.”
Daly and Mullan injury update Following injuries sustained against Northampton Saints on Saturday, Wasps’ prop Matt Mullan and centre Elliot Daly have undergone scans for further assessment.
The club can confirm that Matt Mullan has torn a tricep tendon which will require surgery. It is unfortunately anticipated that he will be side-lined for approximately three months. Elliot Daly suffered a grade two MCL tear (Medial Collateral Ligament - knee). The club will continue to treat him this week and assess how the injury settles. He is then expected to undergo a two to three-week period of rehab. The pair will remain with Wasps to follow the rehab schedule with the club’s medical team, who will keep in regular contact with the England medical team.
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Boxing Show Goodwin signs new super-talented Benn: I’ll take America by storm Quintet ‘Destroyer’ heading to
Steve Goodwin is delighted to announce the signing of five new supremely talented boxers who have joined the Goodwin team. England Amateur International SuperFeatherweight Mo Gharib the former London ABA Champion, former 3x Gold Medallist at the Haringey Box Cup and quarter finalist in the Senior ABA’s makes his Goodwin debut on 2nd December at York Hall. Lightweight Bobby Woods fought twice at Interntational level in Germany and won 2 Haringey Box Cups. The winner of 28 from 38 amateurs Bobby will also make his debut on 2nd December. Heavyweight Jack Mulowayi is 2 from 2 will shake up the division and in his last contest dominated against a top contender who had lost only 2 of 16 contests before facing Jack. Jack is a former professional basketball player in the US, Italy and France and has been sparring the likes
of Dereck Chisora in the run up to his Goodwin bow on 25thNovember. Derby’s Undefeated Welterweight Sajid Abid is 3-0 and this close friend of English Champion Arfan Iqbal has decided to put ink to paper to join his friend under the Goodwin banner. Sajid is expected to make his Goodwin bow December time. Finally Luton is becoming a hotbed of boxing once again and the latest talent SuperWelterweight Hassan Mahmood today signed management terms with Goodwin. 19 year old Mahmood was known as a beast in the amateur’s and under Goodwin’s guidance will without doubt become another Lutonian winning titles. Goodwin as always was delighted with the signings. “Five top prospects signing with us in the last week is a great testament to the work we are doing with our fighters. All five will be champions under the Goodwin banner and we cannot wait to start working with them.”
New York on November 11 Conor Benn says he’s honoured to be the first UK fighter to box on a Matchroom Boxing USA bill – and he plans to make a big impact at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on November 11.
Benn improved to 9-0 on Saturday night with his seventh win inside the distance, a clinical first round stoppage over Nathan Clarke at the Manchester Arena. The ‘Destroyer’ heads to the Big Apple to move into double figures in the paid ranks, and having turned 21 just a fortnight ago, the son of British boxing legend Nigel feels he’s progressing every day and believes his US debut is an important mark on his development. “New York here I come!” said Benn. “I'm honoured to be the first Matchroom UK fighter to box on a show out there, it's a real blessing – it’s a massive chance for me to make a big impact in front of a new audience and it’s one that I am going to take.
“I'll fight anyone that is put in front of me, I leave that to Tony Sims and Eddie Hearn to decide my path. I'm only 20 and I plan on making this a long journey, so I need new experiences like fighting in New York as part of my learning curve. “If I rush myself it can all go pear-shaped as I don't have an amateur career behind me, so I will take my time and enjoy my career and especially the youthfulness of my career, and when I am ready to fight grown men and fight for titles, I want to rise and rise and keep it going, not go up and down like a yo-yo. “I feel like I am improving every day, I think my technical skills are really coming on. The time will come for me but at the minute I'm all about learning my trade, and that's happening in the gym and it's going to continue in front of the US crowd.”
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Boxing closes 2017 with a bang!
means he has to go to Canada to ensure he can no longer be overlooked, then that is what he is prepared to do!’ “The middleweight division is stacked with the likes of Canelo, Gennady Golovkin, and Daniel Jacobs, and on December 16, fans will see champion BJ Saunders travel across the Atlantic to fight one of the divisions biggest punchers in David Lemieux on his home turf in Montreal,” said Peter Nelson, Executive Vice President,
HBO Sports. Saunders vs. Lemieux, a 12-round fight for the Saunders’ WBO World Middleweight Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Eye of the Tiger Management in association with Frank Warren. The event will take place December 16, in Montreal, Canada and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing.
For more information visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.eottm.com, www. frankwarren.com and www.hbo.com/boxing. Follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @ EOTMVD, @hboboxing, @bjsaunders_, @LemieuxBoxing, @frankwarren_tv and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing. Visit us on Instagram at @ GoldenBoyBoxing, @eottm_boxing, @saundersbillyjoe, @davidlemieuxboxing, and follow the conversation using #SaundersLemieux.
Hyland Jnr: I am expecting a war with Ormond Billy Joe Saunders to defend WBO world middleweight championship against hard-hitting David Lemieux Brawl to be held in Montreal, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 16 And televised live on hbo world championship boxing Christmas will come early for boxing fans this year as WBO World Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) will put his belt on the line on Saturday, December 16 against former IBF World Middleweight Champion David Lemieux (38-3, 33 KOs) at a soon-to-be announced venue in Montreal, Canada. The fight will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:40 p.m. ET/PT. Saunders, 28, from the United Kingdom, is undefeated and coming off back-to-back defenses of the WBO belt he won against “Irish” Andy Lee in late 2015. Over a standout career, Saunders has defeated the likes of former WBA Interim World Middleweight Champion Chris Eubank, Jr., then-undefeated Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan and longtime contender Willie “The Mongoose” Monroe Jr. “Firstly I’d like to thank Golden Boy Promotions for putting the show on,” said Saunders. “Lemieux looks good against ‘B level’ fighters, but he is now getting in the ring with someone who is far more superior and slick than anyone he has ever been in with. I don’t just want the dog meat that Golovkin has left behind, I want the dog himself and when I come through this fight I will have him. He is a mandatory and we’ve agreed a deal to go over to foreign soil and get it on. I have a lot of friends in Canada, and I’ll be bringing a lot of supporters over to Canada from the UK. It has all the makings of a good fight. I’m expecting a good, clean, fair decision. Once I beat Lemieux I’ll be moving onto bigger fish; the winner of the rematch between Canelo and Golovkin. I’m looking forward to a great fight.”
Lemieux, 28, and from Montreal, is a thunderous puncher with tremendous power in both hands, who captured the IBF World Middleweight championship against Hassan N’Dam in 2015, knocking the then-world titleholder down four times en route to a unanimous decision victory. This year alone, Lemieux blasted out title contender Curtis “Cerebral Assassin” Stevens in a third-round knockout-of-the-year contender before earning a unanimous decision win against Marcos “Dorado” Reyes. “It's time to be world champion again,” Lemieux said. “Saunders is about to get destroyed. I'm going to be extremely ready for this fight and I'm going to inflict a lot of pain on Saunders. His 0 must go.'” “Saunders vs. Lemieux is exactly the right way to end a year that has been tremendous for boxing,” said Golden Boy Promotions CEO and Chairman Oscar De La Hoya. “Will Saunders be able to use his speed and craftiness to outbox Lemieux, or will David land a massive shot to end it in short order? We’ll find out December 16.” “This has ‘great fight’ written all over it,” said Camille Estephan, President of Eye of the Tiger Management. “I know David is extremely motivated and viscerally dislikes Saunders. When he’s in that state, watch out. This promises to be a war. We are thrilled to have the opportunity for David to fight for the WBO title at home and keep it here. “ ‘We’re delighted to be working again with Golden Boy Promotions, who we continue to enjoy a fantastic relationship with,” said Frank Warren. “Billy Joe Saunders is going into the lions’ den as he believes he has the beating of David Lemieux. It’s a great opportunity for Billy Joe to defend his WBO World Title against a bigname opponent and headline his first bill on HBO at American primetime. He is looking forward to making a statement to the American audience to ensure he secures a fight with the winner of the Canelo vs. Golovkin rematch, for the Undisputed Middleweight World Championship. Billy Joe is out to prove he is the best Middleweight in the world. He has been continually avoided and if it
Unbeaten Belfast man targeting Lord Lonsdale belt in 2018
Paul Hyland Jnr believes beating Stephen Ormond in style will prove he’s ready for the British Lightweight title as they clash at the SSE Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports. Hyland Jnr puts his IBF European strap on the line for the first time against the experienced Dubliner, and the champion says this is his first big test in his 17th pro outing. The 27 year old won the belt in fine fashion in June, blasting Adam Dingsdale away inside the opening round in the Arena where he faces Ormond in three days. Lewis Ritson wrestled the British crown from Robbie Barrett in Manchester earlier in the month and the Newcastle talent was promptly snapped up by promoter Eddie Hearn. ‘Hylo’ wants to put on an impressive display in front of the Matchroom boss to get to the front of the queue to face Ritson next year. “Next year I’d love to fight for the British title,” said Hyland. “I’m in the top ten in Britain now and I know Matchroom have just signed Lewis who had a good win over Barrett. I feel like he wouldn’t be able to push me back as easy so it would make for a cracking fight. “He’s definitely my toughest opponent to date. I respect what he’s done and am expecting a tough fight but it’s my time to take over now. “He’s had an up and down couple of years but there’s no doubt he’s boxed at a higher level than I have at present. It’s a good measuring
stick for me to get in and see where I am at. “Everything has gone well. I’ve done some great strength and condition work for this camp. I’m feeling fit, strong and sharp for this one. “I wasn’t expecting the fight to finish so early against Dingsdale. The game plan was to push him back early and show him he was in for a tough night from the start. But I just caught him, I knew as soon as I hit him he was in trouble. His legs and eyes were gone and I just jumped on him. “I’ve done a proper programme this time with a friend of mine who is qualified. I can feel my power and strength improving. It’s very specialist. It’s all going to plan so far and I’m excited to get in there and test it all out. “It’ll be a cracking atmosphere in the arena. I have sold a lot more tickets than last time. The Dublin fans for Ormond will be vocal too.” Hyland’s clash with Ormond is part of an historic night of action in Belfast as hometown star Ryan Burnett clashes with Zhanat Zhakiyanov in a unification battle for the IBF And WBA Super World Bantamweight titles. James Tennyson puts his WBA International Super-Featherweight title against Darren Traynor, Burnett’s Adam Booth gym mate Josh Kelly fights for the fourth time in the paid ranks, as is his Team GB Rio Olympic teammate Anthony Fowler. A host of local and Irish talents appear on the bill with Cruiserweight Tommy McCarthy, Super-Lightweight Tyrone McKenna, Lightweights Joe Fitzpatrick and Gary Cully and Super-Featherweight Feargal McCrory. Tickets are on sale now priced at £33, £44, £65 and £105 from the SSE Arena Belfast at www.ssearenabelfast.com (ticket price includes inside charge) VIP tickets priced at £150 are exclusively available from http://www. matchroomboxing.com/ Face value tickets for October 21 are also be available from http://www.stubhub.co.uk/ matchroom-boxing-tickets/. StubHub is the official ticket partner and marketplace of Matchroom Boxing and Anthony Joshua.