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PROPERTY
8 Is Early Repayment Right for
Your Mortgage?
10 No Place Like It
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
16 Why Doctors are Prescribing
Mindfulness
18 Book Reviews
20 Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Slice
BEAUTY & FASHION
22 Belle of the Beach
MOTORS & LEISURE
26 UK Drive: Honda CR-V Hybrid
HOME INTERIORS
28 Choosing a Window Treatment
30 Get Fresh with Blue & White
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
32 Make Your Home Office Work
Harder for You
34 Things that go Bump in the
Night
38 Pick a Retirement Hobby
While you are Still Working
HEALTH & FITNESS
40 National Eye Health Week
43 Back Pain
44 Here's to a Dementia-Friendly
Future
46 Everything Everyone Needs to
Know about the Menopause
CHILDREN, EDUCATION &
ACTIVITIES
48 Managing Your Money at
University
52 Small Steps to Make a Big
Impact
54 Vulnerable Families Need
Charity Cash Boost from
Telford Businesses
56 Tech for Tweens
GARDENS & OUTDOORS
60 Add Some Vertical Interest
64 Going Green
65 Expecting a Glut in the
Garden Soon?
HOME IMPROVEMENTS &
SERVICES
66 Botanical Beauty
70 Technology for the New Term
72 Free Home Energy Checks
for Older People
76 10 Best Electric Cars
80 Sao Miguel, Top Hot Spot in
the Azores
82 My Partner's Lost in the Past
COMMUNITY & WHAT’S ON
92 Movies - Coming Soon
94 Ceilidh - Charity Night
95 Abbey Road: A Musical Icon
Turns 50
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5 bedroom detached house • Price £650,000
This superbly presented family home situated within this exclusive development offers spacious
family living accommodation briefly comprising reception hall, living room, dining room, re fitted
open plan dining kitchen with integrated appliances, study/sitting room, utility, guest cloakroom and
conservatory.
On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms (4 of which are double), 2 with en-suite shower rooms and
the large family bathroom with corner bath.
Outside to the front there is a brick pavioured driveway providing parking and access to the double
detached garage with light and power.
The well proportioned rear gardens are enclosed by close board fencing and mature trees providing
privacy. There is gated side access.
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PROPERTY
The Mount & Pear Tree Cottage, Eaton Constantine, Shrewsbury
3 bedroom detached house • Price £499,950
The Mount & Pear Tree Cottage really does offer a number of possibilities and a great deal of
potential to a wide range of buyers.
The main three bedroom house is spacious with a breakfast kitchen to the rear, living room, dining
room and study/office which could also serve as a downstairs 4th bedroom. Upstairs, there are
three double bedrooms of similar sizes. These are serviced by the family bathroom which has a
separate shower.
Outside, the extensively stocked gardens consist of a variety of trees, fruit trees, shrubs and plants
as well as a lawn area. To the rear is a paddock with a range of outbuildings (one with inspection
pit), a detached former cottage project (subject to planning). There are more formal gardens behind
the house which are impressively private.
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Is Early Repayment Right?
FOR YOUR MORTGAGE?
If you have money left over at the end of each
month, or have received an unexpected lump
sum, you may be thinking about paying off your
mortgage early. You can save large amounts in
interest and potentially cut your mortgage term
by years but, depending on your circumstances, it
might not be the best option.
So what factors do you need to consider before deciding
whether to clear your mortgage early? Here are a few questions
to get you thinking.
Does your mortgage allow for overpayments?
Not all mortgage products let you overpay and some will charge
you for doing so, but many allow borrowers to overpay up to
10% of the outstanding mortgage with no penalties. If you’re
not sure about the terms and conditions of your mortgage, get
in touch with your lender or check the original documentation.
Are you enrolled in any pension schemes?
If you’re currently paying into a pension scheme it could be
more beneficial in the long run to increase your contributions
because of the tax relief offered by the government. If not,
consider using the extra money to start saving tax-efficiently
for your retirement – the earlier you start a pension the better
your chances of a financially comfortable older age.
What are the current savings rates?
Although savings rates have been extremely low in recent
years, there may be a fixed rate or longer term savings account
that offers a higher rate of interest than that charged by your
mortgage lender. Even if it’s only fixed at a higher rate for two
or three years, as long as the interest rate after tax is higher
than your mortgage rate it would make financial sense to earn
this additional interest on your money.
Do you have significant unsecured debt?
Paying off more expensive debt such as credit card and store
card balances, and unsecured loans, is always a good idea
if you have residual income, and should be prioritised over
paying extra sums to your mortgage. Once this type of debt is
paid off you’ll automatically increase the amount of money you
have available each month and can then consider overpaying
your mortgage, which is a lower cost debt.
Do you need extra life insurance?
You probably had to take out a life insurance
policy to cover your mortgage loan, but it might
only cover death rather than illness or disability.
It’s a good idea to review your insurance needs
from time to time to ensure various possibilities
are covered. You may want to increase the
amount on a particular policy, for example, or
change from a fixed period that covers your
mortgage term to a ‘whole-of-life’ policy where
the timing of a payout isn’t restricted.
Do you have an emergency fund?
If you lost your job, could you pay the bills for at
least six months? If not, it would be worthwhile
building an emergency fund with your residual
income rather than paying down the mortgage.
An emergency fund provides a financial ‘buffer’
in the event of job loss or other unexpected life event, such as
having to reduce your hours due to long-term illness. It takes
away some of the pressure when you’re already in a stressful
situation.
These are just some of the factors that might influence your
decision to repay your mortgage early, but what are the
potential advantages and disadvantages if you decide to go
ahead?
Advantages of paying off your mortgage early
• You may be able to reduce your mortgage term by many
years depending on the amount outstanding, and enjoy greater
financial freedom in retirement.
• You’re likely to pay considerably less interest.
• You’ll enjoy greater flexibility in your monthly budget once
the mortgage is repaid.
• Property is considered a safe investment on the whole, but
even if the market became unstable you’d be protected from
financial uncertainty.
• You can achieve peace of mind and a greater feeling of
security knowing your home is paid for.
Potential disadvantages of early repayment
• Property is an ‘illiquid’ asset, which means it could take a
long time to access the cash invested in it. Unless you also
have liquid assets such as stocks and shares or cash in an
emergency fund, you may struggle financially in the event of a
personal emergency or economic downturn.
• If you’re channelling all your residual income to your mortgage
there may not be money left to save for other large purchases,
such as a car, wedding, or holiday, which could force you to
take out more expensive unsecured borrowing.
A mortgage is typically the largest debt that people take on. It
represents a huge financial commitment whatever your stage
of life and paying it off early always seems a very attractive
option at first glance.
Before you do, though, consider some of the other areas where
the money could be put to better use, at least for a while – then
you can go ahead with confidence and potentially shave years
off your mortgage term.
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/should-you-payoff-your-mortgage-early
by Ann Haldon
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PROPERTY
Smooth Move this autumn
at Haygate Fields, Wellington
Our new community looks out over the famous landmark
Wrekin and our homes offer some superb views.
Choose from a range of
3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes
that also include an
upgraded specification
– making them stand
out from the crowd.
This autumn we’re offering
you the choice of three
fantastic offers to help you
make that move so why not
visit us today and see how
you can get moving.
Our new range starts from
only £239,995
Haygate Fields,
Wellington
Shropshire TF1 2DA
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Choose one of the following to help get you moving:
1 5%
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2
Home Exchange
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Home Exchange
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stamp duty paid
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The Life List
NO PLACE LIKE IT
Leaving home to share a house or flat is one of
life’s milestones – even for those boomerang
children. It’s a yearning for independence and
the reason why so much bedding and towelling
disappears on their way out. Give them a notepad
too, because there’s a lot to learn…
Writing your name on your food doesn’t magically protect it.
But it does let housemates know whose food they’re eating.
Nothing can stop you getting that terrible tattoo now, except
your better judgement!
You’ll understand why friends always like to hold wild parties
at someone else’s house. Naturally, you’ll appreciate this the
morning afterwards.
It’s not like Friends at all, unless there’s an episode where
everyone is broke and depressed with only tomato paste and
dry crackers for breakfast.
Carpets and upholstery can be very unforgiving.
Agreeing the cleaning rota, when no one has any intention of
sticking to it after the first week, is a form of secondary karma.
Enjoy your pigsty!
It’s okay to be embarrassed about where you live, but not how
you live.
Unlike in your parents’ home, the washing-up doesn’t do itself.
Your neighbours are worse than you for noise and hygiene, and
that’s what they think about you too.
Communal toilet paper is a myth.
It’s hard to believe but parents don’t feel valued when you pop
round to see them with a massive bag of washing.
The back garden is not an ashtray. Not at first, anyway.
Privacy is a thing of the past – and you thought your parents
were bad!
By Derek Thompson
www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.co.uk
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the sheer size of the living accommodation, (the Kitchen/
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the huge amount of natural light which floods in through
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high quality of the finish and presentation inside - it is
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on one level, the property has been painstakingly looked
after by the owners (who bought it when it was newly
converted some 14 years ago) and recent improvements
include a stunning new Kitchen (with an extensive range
of built in appliances) a new Worcester gas C.H. boiler
which powers the underfloor heating found throughout,
a new large shower and cubicle, the addition of a water
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Restaurant
Review
FINDING THE BEST
PLACES TO EAT IN AND
AROUND SHROPSHIRE
TASTE OF
PARADISE
rear of 2-4 High St,
Newport TF10 7BH
T: 01952 875505
This month we visited Taste
of Paradise, a national award
winning Indian restaurant
in Newport; the building
is tucked away beyond an
Indian styled archway just
off the main high street.
Chef Alam Hussain was named the
region's Best Chef in the annual
Curry Life Awards last year, which
is a huge achievement for the
restaurant.
The restaurant has been established
in Newport for 18 years, which is
a testament to its popularity and
success in the area. The restaurant is
large and airy with a fresh modern
décor, the addition of some clever
mood lighting gives the room
a relaxed ambience. Parking is
available either on the high street or
there is a large car park just behind
the building which is accessed off
Avenue Road.
As the Taste of Paradise is unlicensed,
you are welcome to bring your own
alcoholic drinks to enjoy with your
meal, there is of course a wide
selection of soft drinks, teas and
coffee available on the drinks menu.
On arrival at the restaurant we
were welcomed by owner Raza and
shown to a table at the rear of the
restaurant. We had brought our own
bottles of beer, so Raza fetched us
some glasses and a bottle opener.
We ordered a couple of poppadoms
to enjoy while we looked through
the menu.
The poppadoms were really fresh
and crisp and the accompanying
condiments were delicious, they
included fresh onion salad, mango
chutney, a hot and spicy tamarind
sauce and a refreshing mango
yoghurt raita.
To start Nik ordered the Chicken
Chat Puree (£3.50) and I chose the
Stir Fry Chilli Chicken (£3.95).
Nik’s starter was a soft warm
pancake which was bursting with
tender chunks of tasty tandoori
chicken and was served with fresh
salad and a slice of lemon.
My chilli chicken was served with
slices of peppers, onions and a
lovely fresh salad. The tender strips
of chicken had a lovely kick of chilli
spice, this was a great dish which I
would definitely order again. It was
a great change from the usual onion
bhaji that I would normally have as
a starter.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
For mains Nik decided on the King
Prawn Karahi (£8.95) and I opted for
the Tandoori Delight (£10.95) which
was recommended to me by owner
Raza. We also ordered pilau rice
(£2.20) and a keema naan bread
(£2.50) to accompany our meals.
After a short break our main meals
were personally delivered, hot and
fresh from the kitchen to the table
by head chef Alam – it was a lovely
gesture for him to present us with
our food, especially as the restaurant
was so busy. The presentation of all
of the dishes was exceptional.
The Tandoori Delight was indeed
a great recommendation, the dish
consisted of tandoori chicken with
spinach, minced meat and tandoori
spices, this is a medium spiced
dish. This was a generous size meal
bursting with lots of flavours and
a delicious combination with the
tasty chunks of chicken, tender
minced beef and decorative green
peppers.
Nik’s gigantic succulent prawns
were coated in a sweet spicy tomato
sauce, with cinnamon and bay
leaves for added flavour to the dish.
Nik mopped up the remaining sauce
with the soft light and buttery nan,
which had just the right amount of
keema meat.
For dessert we decided to share
as we were both rather full, we
decided to try a banana fritter
(£2.50), with a scoop of vanilla ice
cream (£1.00). The fritter was warm
and soft and the ice cream started
to melt quickly – a lovely finish to
our meal. Tea and coffee are also
available from just £1.50.
On Tuesday nights you can enjoy a
four course meal for just £9.95 per
person, which is exceptional value
for money. If you prefer to have a
takeaway then you can benefit from
a 15% discount on collections or a
10% discount if you have it delivered
to your home – delivery is free
within a 6 mile radius. You can place
your order online at their website:
www.thetasteofparadise.co.uk
If you have a big event coming up
and are looking for caterers – the
restaurant can provide a full Indian
dining menu for up to 250 guests
within a 10-mile radius of Telford.
The Taste of Paradise has a warm and
friendly atmosphere, the food was
well presented and full of flavour,
so next time you are contemplating
a curry, try this award winning
restaurant and experience a taste of
paradise for yourself.
Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel
Quality Balti Restaurant & Take Away
rear of 2-4 High Street,
Newport TF10 7AN
01952 825505
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Christmas and New Year
at Patshull Park
NeW yeAR
PACkAGe
BReAks
from £175.00
per person
CHRisTMAs
PARTy
NiGHTs
Three course meal and disco until
1.00am (special accommodation
rates also included).
from £26.00
per person
CHRisTMAs
DAy LuNCH
A welcome drink on
arrival, five course meal,
our residential pianist and
gifts for the children.
£85.00 per adult,
£40.00 per child
(14 and under)
BoxiNG
DAy LuNCH
A welcome drink on
arrival, three course
meal and our
residential pianist.
£35.00 per adult,
£17.50 per child
(14 and under)
NeW
yeARs
eVe
A welcome drink
on arrival, gala buffet,
entertainment from
singer Liam Price and
disco until 2.00am
£75.00 person
Book now for the festive season: 01902 700100
Look us up on
Trip Advisor
Great location, convenient
to J3 M54 and only 20
minutes from the centre of
Wolverhampton and Telford.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
P I E A N D S M O K E HOU S E
LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2019
Hand in this
advert to receive
50% off your
main meal.
Valid
20.09.19-20.11.19
Follow us on
or visit us at www.thesmokeycow.co.uk
The Smokey Cow, Madeley Road, Beckbury, TF11 9DN
Celebrate the festive season this year
in the glamorous surroundings of the
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort
Call us for a
Free Christmas
Brochure
Festive Party Nights from £30pp
Spa & Party Night Sleepover from £135pp
Festive Lunches £18.95pp
Christmas Day Lunch £65pp (5-12 yr olds £32.50, under 4 free)
Boxing Day £23.50pp (5-12 yr olds £10.95, under 4 free)
New Year's Eve Gala Dinner £66.50pp
For more information please contact our Christmas planner on:
T: 01952 422992 • E: events@telfordhotelgolfresort.co.uk
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Telford Hotel & Golf Resort, Great Hay Drive, Sutton Heights, Telford TF7 4DT
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Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is increasingly recommended by
doctors for mental health Mindfulness has gone
from buzzword to a therapy increasingly prescribed
by doctors. So what exactly is it – and who and how
can it help?
Mindfulness is…
• Increasing your awareness of what’s going on inside and
outside yourself in a particular moment.
• Stopping to really notice what you’re thinking and feeling,
considering what events sparked these thoughts and feelings,
and how they might change your behaviour.
• Paying attention to all the physical and emotional sensations
you’re experiencing.
How can mindfulness help, and who will benefit
from it?
Today, many of us lead very busy lives and rush through our days,
reacting ‘off the cuff’ to things and often missing opportunities
to take a breath and appreciate what’s around us.
Mindfulness means taking a step back to examine what’s going
on rather than just reacting, and separating yourself, even if just
momentarily, from past regrets and future worries by focusing
on the present. It can help you gain a greater awareness of the
drivers of your behaviours and anxieties, and so help you get
better control of them.
“It’s about allowing ourselves to see the present moment clearly.
When we do that, it can positively change the way we see
ourselves and our lives,” says Professor Mark Williams, former
director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre.
Mindfulness can help you appreciate things that you previously
took for granted, like the taste of your favourite sandwich or the
birdsong as you leave for work. And by becoming more aware of
your thoughts and feelings, you can begin to see patterns and
recognise those that aren’t helpful, and recognise signs of stress
and anxiety earlier.
By recognising negative thought patterns, we can help ourselves
learn to not let them overwhelm us or lead us into a spiral of
negative, dominating thoughts or negative actions that make
the situation worse (one of the main principles of Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (CBT)).
Mindfulness is something we can all benefit from. However,
from a medical point of view, mindfulness is now officially
recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care
Excellence (NICE) as a way to prevent depression in people who
have had three or more bouts of depression in the past.
It’s also increasingly recommended by doctors for those suffering
chronic conditions or pain (which can be the cause of ongoing
stress), and for those suffering from stress, anxiety or depression.
There’s emerging evidence that it can help with insomnia, too.
Practising Mindfulness
So how do you practise mindfulness?
You can practise it anytime, anywhere, but it seems to work
best if you make the effort to do it regularly, and try to choose a
time each day to practise it, in addition to occasions when you
practise it ‘on the go’. It could be: on the way to or from work;
at lunchtime; first thing in the morning or last thing at night.
Experiment to find the time most convenient and useful for you.
Reminding yourself to take notice of your thoughts, feelings,
body sensations and the world around you is the first step to
mindfulness.
The NHS recommends:
WHY ARE DOCTORS
PRESCRIBING IT
Noticing the everyday: focusing on the details of what’s going
on around you.
Trying something new: sitting in a different seat in meetings or
on the bus, or going somewhere new for lunch, can also help you
notice the world in a new way.
Watching and naming your thoughts and feelings: trying to
view them dispassionately.
“It might be useful to remember that mindfulness isn’t about
making these thoughts go away, but rather about seeing them
as mental events,” says Dr Williams.
“Imagine standing at a bus station and seeing ‘thought buses’
coming and going without having to get on them and be taken
away. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle persistence
it is possible.”
Identify them as they come and label them. “I’m worried about
my Dad’s health.” “This is stress; I’ve got a busy week and I’m
worried I won’t fit everything in.” “I’m anxious about my exam.”
You’ve probably heard the adage that often our fear of something
is worse than the thing itself. By being aware of your fears and
concerns, you may be able to recognise when you’re letting them
grow disproportionately to the problem on which they’re based.
Freeing yourself from the past and future
An important facet of mindfulness is the realisation that worries
about the past or the future can dominate your thoughts and
blight your present, stopping you from enjoying the time you
have now. If you realise that you’ve been reliving negative past
experiences or are caught up in worries about the future for
several minutes, try taking a few moments to focus yourself back
in the now, and appreciate the day, hour and minute you’re in.
Taking time out: ideally having more formal, longer mindfulness
sessions, where you focus on your breathing and your body,
bringing your attention back whenever your mind wanders.
The NHS recommends the Mental Health Foundation’s online
mindfulness course which can be found at www.bemindfulonline.
com, or you can find a local teacher: bemindful.co.uk/learnmindfulness.
by Alison Runham
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
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runner, Drinks reception of hot chocolate with a shot of Baileys,
Chef’s selection of homemade canapés (3 per person), 2
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meal, Glass of sparkling wine to toast, Dedicated master of
ceremonies for your day, Evening disco with our resident DJ,
Evening buffet of fish & chips - or sausage baps with wedges,
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Book Reviews
Tin Can Cook: 75 Simple Store-Cupboard Recipes – Jack Monroe
Simple, wallet-friendly dishes that are delicious and nutritious? It seems too good to be true, but Jack Monroe seems to
have succeeded. Her latest book puts canned food at the heart of every dish. Recipes include Rhubarb & Custard Pancakes,
Sunshine Soup, Red Lentil and Mandarin Curry, and Creamy Crabby Pasta. Most only contain a handful of ingredients and only
take a few minutes to prepare, using ingredients you can pick up from the local shop.
Diary of a Somebody – Brian Bilston
It’s difficult to describe this book. It’s part poetry, part diary, part love story, part crime novel. Somehow, it all adds up to a
very funny take on suburban life. If you struggle to find time to read, this could be the book for you, as it’s written as a series
of short diary entries – perfect for dipping into each day when you have a few minutes to spare.
Vox – Christina Dalcher
In this dystopian tale, women are only allowed to speak 100 words a day. They’re also not allowed to read, have a job or, in
fact, do very much at all other than look after their husband and children. But Dr Jean McClellan is given the chance to resume
her research job and have the word limit lifted for both herself and her daughter, if she collaborates with the government. A
real page-turner of a book that will appeal to fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power.
Somebody I Used to Know: A Memoir – Wendy Mitchell
Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 58. In her memoir, she talks about the reasons she
sought a diagnosis, how she came to terms with it and the changes she’s made to her life. Somebody I Used to Know gives
us an eye-opening insight into an illness that’s all too often whispered about behind closed doors. Perhaps surprisingly, the
memoir is also brimming with optimism, hope and humour.
Good Omens – Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
The TV series has proven a hit, but it would be criminal to watch it without also reading the book. Crowley is a demon.
Aziraphale is an angel. They’ve been good friends for a few thousand years. When they find out the apocalypse is coming and
neither of the sides they represent want to stop it, the duo take it upon themselves to intervene. Hugely original, incredibly
funny and, most of all, a truly entertaining story.
There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years – Mike Berners-Lee
Want to play your part in protecting the planet? This book can help you decide which actions to take to make the most
impact. (The answers may surprise you.)Topics range from food, energy and travel to wealth distribution. It’s presented in
bite-sized chunks and written in plain English.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
THE
WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
MUXTON
Wellington Road, Muxton, Telford TF2 8NG
T: 01952 603603
2 Steaks
and Wine for
ONLY £27.50
(available everyday)
2 Succulent Prime Rump
Steaks with a Bottle
of House Wine
Food Served:
Mon-Sat
12pm - 9:30pm
Sun
12pm - 8pm
MONDAY
NIGHT MANIA
£8 MAIN COURSE
£3.50 Starter • £3.50 Sweet
Choose 1, 2 or 3 courses
Served in the bar or restaurant
between 5pm & 9:30pm
every Monday night. Please
book to avoid any
disappointment
Visit our website to view our latest menu
www.whhotel.co.uk
62 High Street
Newport TF10 7AQ
Food served 10-3pm
Coffee and a
slice of homemade
Cake - £3.50
(please mention "In and Around)
for this offer - Valid Mon-Sat
10am-12
All day breakfast
served from
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our new menu
(T&C's apply - Discount applies when
ordering off the main menu, excludes
drinks and any other offers.
Valid until 31st October 2019 -
please mention this advert)
T: 01952 820 810
Ideal venue for Birthdays,
Parties, Christenings,
Wakes, etc..
Free Wi-fi • Disabled Access
Baby Changing Facilities • Pool Table
Fish & Chips Friday £7.50
with hot/soft drink
(T&C's apply)
Two main meals for £13.50
Monday to Friday T&C'S APPLY
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Recipe
Cinnamon Apple Slice
A quick and easy tray-bake style cake that can be served warm or cold.
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling | Makes 10-12 slices
INGREDIENTS
350g cooking apples, peeled,
cored and diced
1 tbsp lemon juice
50g granulated sugar
225g butter, softened
225g caster sugar
250g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 medium eggs
Icing sugar, to dust
1. Place the cooking apples, lemon juice and granulated sugar in a
heavy-based pan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved then
simmer for 3-4 minutes until the apple has just softened. Leave to
cool.
2. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm
square shallow cake tin and line the base with baking paper.
3. Place the butter, caster sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and
eggs in a large bowl and, using a handheld electric mixer, beat
together for 2-3 minutes until pale and creamy.
4. Spread half the cake mixture in the base of the lined cake tin. Drain
off any excess liquid from the cooked apples then spoon them
over the cake mixture in an even layer. Gently spread the rest of
the cake mixture over the apple filling.
5. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the cake has shrunk from the sides
of the tin and springs back when pressed in the centre with your
fingertips. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Serve warm or
cold, cut into slices and dusted with icing sugar.
TIP
If you prefer replace the cooked apples with two peeled, cored and diced eating apples – no need to cook
them, just toss them in the lemon juice and use only 25g granulated sugar, then spoon onto the cake mixture.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Selection of local real ales,
bottled Belgium beer, craft
beer and 25 gins.
Freshly prepared, home
cooked food, using
local suppliers.
Always a Warm Welcome
Bar Opening Times:
Wednesday to Sunday 12-3pm & 4.30pm-Midnight
Monday and Tuesday 4.30 till closing
The Bridge Inn
Lower Bar, Newport
TF10 7JB
T: 01952 324481
Daily
Specials Board
Large selection of
fish dishes & gluten
free dishes
Good Quality Local Food Served:
Wednesday to Saturday 12-2.30pm & 5-9pm • Sunday 12-6pm
Catering for family parties,
funerals & corporate lunches
BUFFET FOOD, PREPARED IN OUR DELI KITCHEN
Buffets with free delivery within 3 mile radius
including Hortonwood and Stafford Park
3 Menus to choose from - starting at £4 per head
(minimum order 4 persons)
Daily sandwiches also available to
order – please call for a leaflet
Please allow 24hrs notice
for Lunches and 48hrs
notice for Parties
Daily
Fresh Deli
Sandwiches
Available at both
stores
Green Fields Farm Shop
THE HOME OF GREAT LOCAL FOOD
Order online at: www.greenfieldsonline.co.uk
Stockists of:
• Wenlock Edge, Fordhall
Farm, Malcolm Wickstead’s
& Buttercross Meats
• Vegetables, Herbs, Salads,
Fruits & Nuts
• Home Made Cakes &
Goodies
• Fresh Bread, Local Milk, Tea
& Coffee
• Huge Range of Cheese
and Deli Products
• Beers, Wines & Ciders
• Rice, Pasta and Sauces
• Special Dietary Products
& much more...
Fruit & Veg
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(Weekly or Fortnightly)
FIRST BOX
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/2 PRICE
Pop in and see us at:
Station Road, DONNINGTON TF2 8JY T: 01952 677345
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Belle of the Beach
Whether you’re planning a week in a luxury
Caribbean villa or going camping in Cornwall,
this little lot deserve a spot in your suitcase.
I’m a big fan of dry shampoos,
particularly for camping, festivals
and lazy weekends. Philip Kingsley’s
One More Day Dry Shampoo is
a good choice. It absorbs excess
sebum, boosts volume and helps to
prevent an itchy, irritated scalp. It’s a
spray rather than a powder, so won’t
leave you looking like you’ve been
dusted with talc (unlike some other
dry shampoos). The travel-sized
50ml bottle is perfect for holidays,
although the 200ml is a lot better
value for money. It’s £9-£19.50, see
www.philipkingsley.co.uk.
I’m very tempted by the new Como
Viaggio Travel Styling Kits by Alfa
Italia. Each kit comprises a travel hairdryer, mini ceramic styling
iron, two sectioning clips and a bag for just £44.95. Travel hairstyling
products tend to be a bit ‘meh’ when it comes to power,
but this hairdryer is 1200w and the straighteners heat up to
190°C. Choose from dusky pink with a matching suede-effect
case, or light blue or stone with a leather-look case, see www.
alfaitaliapro.com.
I know I’m not the only one of my
friendship group who slathers on face
cream but rarely uses body lotion. If
you’re also guilty of neglecting 80%
of your skin, AL!VE’s Hydrating Spray
Lotion could be the answer. It takes
seconds to spray on and absorbs
super-fast. It also feels lovely and
cool, so is perfect for freshening up
on a hot day. Best of all, you can pick
it up for just £5 from Sainsbury’s.
If, like me, your legs are less smooth
alabaster and more pale mottled
mess, fake tan can be your friend. Had
a bad experience with bright orange
streaks? Modern formulas are a huge
improvement on their predecessors.
Just exfoliate and moisturise well
before you start. Bondi Sands’
Protect & Tan is a
great introduction
to self-tanning. As the name implies, it
helps to protect your skin from the sun and
builds a gradual, natural-looking tan
over a few days of use. It’s SPF 15 so
not strong enough for sunbathing but
perfect if you’re popping to the shops.
It’s an oil, but not greasy, and it leaves
skin feeling softer for hours afterwards.
It’s £12.99 at www.boots.com.
A facial oil can help to tackle dry patches, boost hydration and
soften skin. Personally, I prefer a 100% natural oil like Gorgias
London’s Age Renewal Facial Oil, which I’ve been using at
nighttime for a few weeks now. It’s a 100% natural blend of
seed and plant oils, including avocado, prickly pear, olive and
argan. The blend is packed with nutrients, vitamins, fatty acids,
omega 9 and antioxidants. My skin drinks it up and always feels
softer and ‘happier’ the morning after using it. It costs £44.95
from www.gorgiaslondon.com.
by Kate Duggan
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BEAUTY & FASHION
Beauty by Jude
ALL IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME
CND Shellac
goes on like a
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A 14 day glorious
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with zero dry time,
no nail damage and can
be removed in around
10 minutes.
SHELLAC TREATMENTS
Hands or Feet ........................... £18
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Shellac including Pedicure ...... £25
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TREATMENTS
• Half Leg £12
• Full Leg £20
• Bikini £10
• Underarm £8
• Lip or Chin £6
• Lip & Chin £10
• Half Arm £10
• Full Arm £15
EYE TREATMENTS
• Eyebrow Wax £7
• Eye Lash Tint £10
• Eye Brow Tint £8
• Lash & Brow Tint £16
Lash Lift & Tint £25
Accentuate your natural lashes
by giving them a tint and a lift.
This 60 minute treatment will
enhance your lashes, making
them look longer & voluminous.
A patch test will be required 48
hrs prior to treatment.
NAIL TREATMENTS
Luxury Manicure £15
Including Nail Shape, Cuticles
Treated, Hand Massage &
Moisturising Mask
Luxury Pedicure £20
Including Foot scrub,
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Treated, Foot & Leg Massage &
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Ladies
Pamper Evenings
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Call for details
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TREATMENTS
Swedish Massage £38
Head to toe sheer indulgence.
As well as leaving you feeling
extremely relaxed, massage can
improve lymphatic drainage, helps
to break down cellulite, loosen
arthritic joints, soothe tired &
aching muscles and generally
improve sense of wellbeing.
Back, Shoulder & Neck
Massage £20
A relaxing massage releasing
muscle tension and fatigue on the
back, shoulders and neck - the
main areas of stress & knots.
Indian Head Massage
£18
A non intrusive treatment
based around the head, neck &
shoulders. It can give relief from
headaches, eye strain, tension and
improve hair & scalp condition.
BODY TREATMENTS
Exfoliating Body Polish
£35
A full body cleanse using
peppermint exfoliating body polish
after an invigorating skin brush.
Purifying Back
Treatment £30
The back is deep cleansed, body
brushed and exfoliated to help
stimulate circulation and cell
renewal, then calmed and relaxed
with a luxurious massage. A final
application of a light moisturiser
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Model wears Joe Browns - see in store or online for prices.Model wears Wallis - see in store or online for prices.
Fall in Love:
Amazing Autumn
Looks
If you love fashion, then the autumn/winter season
will undoubtedly be your favourite time of year
thanks to the array of beautiful clothes, shoes and
accessories it brings.
As the nights get shorter and summer holiday
season fades to memory, shopping for beautiful
new season buys is the perfect pastime. And,
because there are just so many fabulous buys, you
can choose a new look for every occasion.
Here are our favourite fall fashion finds:
Pleated
Marmalade
Scarf £22.
Laura Ashley
Striped Jumper
£39. J by
Jaspper Conran
at Debenhams
Crocodile
Natural Curve
Top Grab Bag
£40.. Laura
Ashley
‘Lulu’ Skinny
Jean £16. Red
Herring at
Debenhams
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Cream Knit
Jumper £28.
Dorothy Perkins
Metallic Zig
Zag Boyfriend
Cardigan
£49. Nine by
Savannah Miller
at Debenhams
Model wears Wallis - see in store or online for prices.
Tweed
Houndstooth
Skirt - see in
store or online
for prices.
Wallis
Suede Knee
Boots £49.
Dorothy
Perkins
Black Patterned
Asymmetric
Hem Dress £48.
Dorothy Perkins
Wool Cocoon
Coat £140. J by
Jasper Conran
at Debenhams
Model wears Lipsy - see in store or online for prices.
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UK Drive
HONDA CR-V HYBRID
What is it?
Honda’s CR-V SUV has become one of the best-selling SUVs
around the globe, as it’s reliable, practical and well-priced. The
latest CR-V has also upped the ante when it comes to style,
and has adopted a bolder, US-inspired look.
An increased wheelbase also results in a far more practical
cabin, which has a more premium feel, and there is the option
of a seven-seat version on the petrol-powered model.
What’s new?
Honda has done away with its diesel-powered cars, and instead
chosen to offer the CR-V with a 1.5-litre petrol engine – and
this, the Hybrid.
Honda aims for two-thirds of its sales by 2025 to be electrified
in some way, and this CR-V Hybrid is the only electrified new
Honda you can buy today, although the firm has produced
electrified models in the past.
The CR-V is, however, Honda’s first electrified SUV, and aims to
offer a good mix of efficiency and performance.
What’s under the bonnet?
It has a 2.0-litre VTEC petrol engine, which is paired to an
electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack to produce a
total output of 181bhp and 315Nm of torque.
There’s a choice of front- or four-wheel-drive, with both
featuring an e-CVT automatic transmission. However, the
gearbox prohibits maximum power delivery when accelerating
harshly, although it remains smooth. It can accelerate from
0-60mph in 9.0 seconds and offers a top speed of 112mph, but
it never feels as quick as those figures suggest.
The claimed 53.3mpg fuel economy figure also feels a touch
ambitious. Around town, it will easily match and exceed that,
but on motorways and at higher speeds for longer stints, fuel
economy drops below 40mpg, which is disappointing for a
model that claims to be so efficient.
What’s it like to drive?
The CR-V Hybrid firmly sits on
the comfort end of the spectrum,
rather than the sporty.
Supportive seats and a wellcomposed
suspension setup result
in a comfortable ride on long
distances, while even the large 19-
inch alloy wheels fitted to our test
car didn’t seem to upset the ride
too much.
It’s also refined at speed, with a
limited amount of road and wind
noise. In the corners there’s some roll, but that’s a worthy
payoff for a comfortable family SUV – providing buyers aren’t
expecting thrills.
How does it look?
The latest CR-V has adopted an evolutionary look to its styling.
The striking front nose and overuse of chrome undoubtedly
helps make it look more American, but it’s hard to deny that it’s
resulted in a bold-looking SUV.
The new car is also wider and more muscular than past CR-Vs
and it adopts a similar front end to the latest Civic as part of
Honda’s ‘family face’. The CR-V’s angular front end makes it
one of the most aerodynamically efficient cars in its class.
All models also benefit from a full suite of LED lights at the
front and rear, which certainly help to give the CR-V plenty of
presence.
What’s it like inside?
The CR-V’s interior quality is certainly a big improvement. There
are plenty of soft-touch materials, as well as a clean, clutterfree
layout, and wood trim. The absence of a transmission
tunnel also results in a hugely spacious centre console, while a
traditional gearstick is replaced by buttons.
The seven-inch touchscreen is infuriating to use, and though
loaded with features can be difficult to operate.
As for practicality, the CR-V excels, even in slightly more
impractical Hybrid guise. The standard 1.5-litre CR-V has the
option of seven seats, but with the room taken up by the
batteries, it’s not an option here. There’s 491 litres of load
space to play with, while the rear seats offer plenty of legroom
and headroom for adults. You also don’t have a transmission
tunnel eating into legroom.
What’s the spec like?
Go with the entry-level ‘S’ specification and you might feel
rather short-changed, with satellite navigation and parking
sensors both missing. However, our high-spec SR grade car
came with leather upholstery, keyless start and entry, heated
front seats and ambient interior lighting all included.
The Hybrid costs over £2,000 more compared to the standard
petrol model, which is quite a chunk of money to absorb –
particularly when the running costs aren’t exactly revolutionary.
Prices start from £30,130 for the Hybrid, with our test car
coming in at £34,470. This puts it in a similar ballpark to the
Toyota RAV4 – the only direct hybrid rival to the CR-V.
Verdict
The CR-V Hybrid’s punchy, relaxed and refined powertrain
makes it the pick of Honda SUV’s line-up, and it’s ideal for town
driving where the quietness and efficiency of a hybrid come
into their own.
As with Toyota, Honda should
be admired for pushing ahead
with its electrification aims and
abandoning diesel in its CR-V –
especially as the SUV sector is
still dominated by diesel-powered
models.
But is it a few years too early?
Perhaps. For long-distance
efficiency, diesels still make the
most sense, but for urban drivers
wanting a stylish and practical SUV,
the CR-V Hybrid could be ideal.
by James Baggot
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MOTORS & LEISURE
The new Mercedes-Benz
GLC has arrived.
Experience it for yourself. Take a test drive today at
Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury.
Call us to find out more 01743 537233.
Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury
Battlefield Enterprise Park,
Shrewsbury, SY1 3TG
01743 537233
Lookers.co.uk/Mercedes-Benz
Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the Mercedes-Benz range: urban 14.2(19.9)-62.8(4.5), extra urban 25.9(10.9)-72.4(3.9), combined
19.9(14.2)-68.9(4.1). CO2 emissions 325-108 g/km. The indicated values were determined according to the prescribed measurement method. These are the “NEDC CO2
values” according to Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). For more information on these values and how they have been calculated please see http://
www.mercedesbenz.co.uk/WLTP Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions,
chosen optional extras and other non-technical. Please contact or visit Lookers Mercedes Benz for current pricing and specifications. All vehicle orders are subject to the
standard terms and conditions of sale.
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Choosing a Window Treatment
Curtains, blinds or even shutters – the right window treatment can make or break a
room. We look at how to choose the best option for your home.
While maintaining privacy and blocking earlymorning
light may be their primary functions,
window treatments are also a key part of an
interior design scheme, adding colour, pattern,
texture and an essential element of sophistication.
They can also correct a badly proportioned
window, disguise an unattractive view, filter bright
light and provide a visual link between inside and
out. But where should one start?
While aesthetics are important, practicality should
come first. Is the window overlooked? What does
it look onto? Is it an unusual size or shape? Is
there room for curtains to ‘stack back’ on each
side? What is below the window? Is complete
blackout in the room necessary? Does the window
treatment need to be splash-proof? Once you
have considered all the basics, think about the
overall style of your home and what else is in the
room, and start to narrow down the options.
Curtains
When choosing curtains, the colour, pattern and
weight of the fabric are the important factors, as
is the style of hanging. Generally, grander curtains
tend to suit larger, period rooms (pelmets, swags
and tails may also be an option in this case), while simple curtains
are more suited to modern properties. Check the heading, as
this determines the way the curtain will hang: usually, a tape
sewn to the top of the fabric is pulled to form either loose
gathers or more formal pleats, and is hooked onto curtain rings.
Other styles include tab, tie, eyelet or hemmed tops, which look
decorative but can sometimes be harder to draw.
Curtain poles are designed to be on show and come in a variety
of materials, with finials at each end that are either simple
or ornamental. Sometimes, however, a curtain track is more
suitable than a pole: they can be mounted either on the wall or
the ceiling, can be bent around bays, and need less clearance
above a window.
To gain maximum natural light, fit a pole or track that hangs far
enough from each side of the window to allow the curtains to
be drawn right away from it. Floor-length curtains are generally
better than sill-length, though shorter curtains may be more
appropriate when radiators, window seats or furnishings are
in the way. Linings are essential on all but sheers; they help
curtains hang neatly and protect them from fading, dirt and
condensation. Blackout linings are ideal in a bedroom, while
thermal linings can be as effective an insulator as double glazing.
Blinds
Perfect for smaller rooms, blinds are also great for modern
homes and in bathrooms and kitchens – and they tend to be a
lot cheaper than curtains. Roller blinds are the most basic style,
while roll-up versions, tied with tape or ribbon, have a pretty yet
still simple look. Roman blinds are smart and versatile, suiting
almost every room. Choose fabric that is mid-weight and not too
textured, as blinds need to roll or fold easily against themselves.
Image: Faux Wood Impressions Urban Grey venetian blind with Anthracite tapes, fully
made to measure, Blinds 2go: 0800 862 0464; www.blinds-2go.co.uk.
There is nothing to stop you combining more than one colour or
pattern, in the form of smart, contrast borders down the sides or
along the bottom of the blind. And sometimes it is a good idea
to combine a plain and a sheer fabric, to allow light through at
the top of the window while giving privacy beneath. Plain blinds
can be boosted with a good-looking pull (think leather, glass,
raffia, stone or rope) or trim (such as ribbon, pom poms, ric rac,
stitching, fringing, shells or buttons). If you want a dressier look,
add curtains as well.
Shutters
Good-looking in an unfussy way, shutters suit both old and
new properties. They are expensive but are good at blocking
out sound and light, and can even provide extra security. The
plainest shutters feature a timber frame and solid centre panel (a
local joiner should be able to make them for you), while louvred
versions (from specialist shutter companies) offer privacy while
also controlling light. Both types can be left as natural wood or
painted whatever colour you like. They can be made as a pair,
bi-fold, tri-fold or more, either full-height, half-height or one set
above another, and fitted within a reveal or to fold back against
the walls.
Budget options
One of the least expensive options is frosted window film,
which you can cut to any size and shape as you wish and stick
on yourself. It’s easy – provided you follow the instructions
carefully. Alternatively, a muslin panel hung from hooks or a
slender pole will provide instant privacy, as will a simple roller
blind or unlined, ready-made curtains.
by Kathrine Sorrell
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Get Fresh With Blue & White
A combination of blue and white is bright and breezy for summer, and timelessly appealing all year round.
A blue-painted wall in
an otherwise mainly white
room creates a note of
smart sophistication. Minnie
two-and-a-half seat sofa
in Frost Highland tweed,
£1,250; Colorado medium
rug in Indigo, £149; Paper
Leaf scatter 45x45cm
cushion by Zoe Glencross
in Anchor, £70; House
scatter 45x45cm cushion
in Navy pure Belgian linen
£55; all Sofa.com.
Depicting
an ocean setting
with gentle,
abstract waves,
this striking
canvas combines
cool blue and
crisp white tones,
framed in elegant
silver. Waves
abstract canvas,
£195, Cox & Cox.
This handy jute bag is perfect for
laundry and storage, featuring soft
rope handles, metal eyelets and
stiffened base. Nautical storage
bag, £12.95, Live Laugh Love.
A simple blind
may be all
that’s needed
to add a jolt
of vibrant
pattern to any
room. Vector
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from £33,
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with a bright and
breezy doormat that
demonstrates that even
basics can be beautiful.
Coir mat, £19, Red
Candy.
Blue and white tiles
are an absolute
classic, and these
hand-decorated
Spanish examples
are appealingly
timeless. Cabrera
Jazmin blue
tiles, £4.49 each,
Claybrook
Studio.
How To Use Blue & White
• Nautical but nice – blue and white stripes
have that classic look that never goes out of
style. Use in small doses to provide a dash of
interest without becoming overwhelming.
• A wall (or even a whole room) painted in
deep blue is very on-trend. Interesting,
cosy and sophisticated, it looks handsome
combined with white woodwork – like a
tailored suit with a smart white shirt.
Hand-painted spots and circles create an upgrade
on traditional blue and white dinnerware. Sigur
12-piece earthenware dinner set, £39, MADE.COM.
This soft Turkish
cotton towel, with
its geometric pattern,
is super-absorbent,
quick drying, lightweight
and easy to pack. Inca
Hammam towel in blue,
£36, Bohemia Design.
A statement throw will bring a pop of
Santorini-inspired colour to a living space. Blue
and grey striped throw, £45, Cox & Cox.
• Balance the crisp feel of blue and white
by adding soft and rustic textures, such as
wool throws, wicker baskets and jute rugs.
Alternatively, opt for a more industrial vibe
with exposed brickwork and copper piping.
• Classic blue and white decorating might
include Chinese ginger jars, Wedgwood
plates, toile de Jouy fabric and Cornishware
crockery. There are, however, plenty of
more modern interpretations, too. Look for
chevrons, triangles and other geometric
patterns as well as bold, contemporary
florals to liven up the look.
• Include some extra colours for interest. A
touch of black is strong and sophisticated,
while orange, lime and fuchsia will really
pop against deep blue. For a paler scheme,
add soft greens, yellows and pinks for a
pretty, country-garden effect.
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Your Home Office
MAKE IT WORK
HARDER FOR YOU
Make working from home less of a chore with our top tips for designing a room that’s
both functional and attractive.
Remove as much as possible from the surface of your desk, and
make the most of the height of your room, by introducing wallmounted
storage. Pin boards, peg board, magnetic boards and
hanging racks are all useful and good-looking. You might even
consider wiring one or two adjustable lamps into the wall above
your desk – another way to save a bit of work space.
BE COLOUR CONFIDENT
Neutral offices are the norm, but at home you’re not at risk of
offending anyone else, so why not paint the room in a bold
colour that makes you happy? Alternatively, there’s nothing to
stop you covering a feature wall, or even the whole room, with
patterned wallpaper.
ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?
A comfortable chair is an essential for any working area, and if
you are likely to spend hours in it then an adjustable office chair
on castors is the best choice. If yours is boring or ugly, it might
be possible to re-cover and/or paint it; at worst, you could hang
a length of fabric over the back and add an attractive cushion.
SEE THE LIGHT
Image: Batik desk by Cattelan Italia, £1,902, Chaplins: 020 8421 1779;
chaplins.co.uk.
SORT OUT YOUR STORAGE
The old adage that you can never have too much storage is
especially true in an office, where efficient organisation is key.
While a combination of shelving, files and boxes works well for
most people, why not seek out unique pieces to introduce a
sense of character? Although chain stores and specialist shops
sell office furniture at a range of prices, consider hunting around
junk shops, second-hand furniture stores and salvage yards for
interesting alternatives, such as old school lockers, distressed
wall cupboards, huge wicker baskets or old factory trolleys.
Bear in mind that some stored items will need to be within easy
reach, while those that are used less frequently can be stored
on high shelves or in deep cupboards, and not necessarily in the
same room. If your office is an awkward shape, a converted loft
or under the stairs, for example, consider built-in storage in
order to maximise the space.
THE BEST DESK
Size does matter when it comes to choosing a desk.
Even in a small room, desk area will probably be
more useful than floor space, so choose the biggest
one possible – you will never regret having plenty of
room on which to spread out. A desk with drawers
or cubby holes is doubly practical, though lovers of
a minimal look may wish to consider a glass desk: perfect
if you can keep it clear and tidy most of the time. If you are
running out of room, you could consider adding a small worktop
to one side of your existing desk, as an L-shaped workspace is
particularly ergonomic.
ON THE WALLS
Good lighting is vital to avoid eye strain when working at home.
Lots of natural light is ideal, but glare from direct sunshine is not
– experiment with the position of your desk and, if necessary,
use a blind for shading. For working on dim days and in the
evenings, fit overhead lighting that doesn’t cast any shadows
over your working area – track lighting, inset ceiling spots
and wall lamps are all options. Desk lamps should, ideally, be
adjustable.
DETAILS MATTER
Do you have enough plug sockets in the right places? If
necessary, ask an electrician to add to what’s there in order to
minimise messy and inconvenient cabling. About three inches
above the work surface is good, plus some hidden lower down
and out of sight. Sort the rest of the cables out with ties and
clips (running them up table legs is a good idea, where possible)
and, while you’re at it, consider labelling plugs so you know
exactly which is which.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO GET PERSONAL
There’s no need to be bland. It’s your office, so
make it personal. Add a pretty rug, a cushion,
interesting desk accessories, a selection of
plants, some colourful prints on the wall or
a selection of framed photographs. Scent
is important, as well – make the whole
room fragrant with a vase of flowers,
scented candle or reed diffuser, and
this will be a room where you’ll enjoy
spending time.
by Kathrine Sorrell
Image: Olly adjustable table
lamp, £67.20, Där Lighting:
01295 672 200; darlighting.co.uk
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Whether you are looking to make your first Will
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33

Things That Go
Bump in the Night
How to protect your
tech from disaster
Ghosts aren’t the only thing we need to worry about
over Halloween: there’s also the ever-present risk of
dropping or damaging your device. Whether it’s lumps,
bumps or ending up underwater, all kinds of horrors can
affect our phones, tablets and laptops.
One way to prevent problems is to look for hardy
hardware in the first place. For example, many
smartphones (e.g. a recent Samsung Galaxy or iPhone)
now boast what’s called IP68 certification, which means
they’re water and dust resistant. If you have an older
phone, you can buy protective cases that promise IP68
protection for around £15.
It’s important to understand what IP68 and its sister
rating, IP67, actually mean – and remember, water
resistance is not the same as waterproofing. IP67 and
IP68 tell you that a phone can be immersed in a specific
depth of water for a specific amount of time: one metre
deep and half an hour for IP67, rising to one and a half
metres for IP68. This means that when new, your phone
can be dropped in pure water and survive for a short
time.
Pure is important, because chlorine in swimming pools
or salt in the sea is very corrosive. Repeated exposure to
either will eventually wear away the seals and damage
your phone’s water resistance.
One of the biggest dangers for devices is being dropped
or scratched. Solve the former with a protective case,
and the latter with a screen protector. Plastic screen
protectors are harder to fit properly because of air
bubbles, but glass ones can crack and can be hard to
remove when they’ve been scuffed.
Protective cases come in a variety of flavours, styles and
prices. The trick is to think about what kind of protection
you want, so for example if you’ve got kids it’s worth
looking for a relatively thick case with very large lips,
so when – and it’s a case of when, not if – the device
gets dropped, the case keeps the screen well away from
the floor. Some kids’ cases include carrying handles that
make them less likely to be dropped in the first place.
For grown-ups, it’s about striking a balance between
substance and style: you want protection, but not so
much protection you can’t fit it in your bag or pocket.
Slim cases can still do a very good job of protecting your
phone’s back and sides, but they do leave the screen
relatively exposed: it’s a good idea to look for one that
still has a bit of a lip around the screen and to put a good
screen protector on too.
No matter what protection you use, it’s designed for
relatively minor things – so for example most protective
cases are designed to protect from drops of a few feet,
not from the top of a ladder. If the worst happens and
your phone is seriously and expensively damaged, check
your home insurance: it may well cover the damage
to your phone. If you have a bank account that offers
various rewards for a monthly fee, you may have phone
insurance in there too.
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Private Family Law
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
Llewelyn Stott recently joined the Family team
at Terry Jones Solicitors having relocated from
Birmingham to the quieter surrounds of Shropshire.
Llewelyn comments: “I have long enjoyed spending time in the
area round Church Stretton and Shrewsbury and this was a
perfect opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds, in addition
to providing great walking opportunities for my two energetic
dogs which is somewhat of a necessity given my enjoyment of
cooking.
“The welcome I have received, both from my colleagues and
neighbours, confirms that this is a great environment to live and
work in and I am looking forward to extending my client network
and getting involved in my local community.”
Llewelyn’s main areas of work are in private family law and
include representation in disputes over children and matrimonial
finance matters. He is particularly interested in assisting clients
who are in the process of separating and who purchased a
property together. This area of law is of increasing importance
these days as greater numbers of couples choose to live
together without the formalities of marriage.
Llewelyn’s added “It seems as though the ongoing myth of the
“common law spouse” still remains despite this concept having
no legal standing and neither party having any rights over the
other, their property or assets. This is a situation I have come
across all too often and it comes as a bit of a shock to the person
who has assumed that he or she may have the same rights as
married couples only to be told that they do not and in fact their
options are quite limited.
“When there are disputes over property, the costs (and the risk
of costs) involved in going to court mean that many of these
cases will never make their way through to a trial. There is too
much at stake on either side. Alternative Dispute Resolution
or further negotiations are regularly relied upon as a means of
settling matters before they get into court.
“However, in order to avoid costly litigation and bring matters
to a speedier conclusion, there is a significant amount of initial
work which must be undertaken to properly understand a
client’s case. It is vital that professional advice and assistance is
sought at the earliest opportunity in order to reduce the stresses
and costs that are often associated with this type of situation.”
“Once this work has been
undertaken, more intuitive,
soft skills and negotiation can
return to the fore, in order to
(hopefully) bring about an early
resolution.”
If you are involved in a situation
involving any aspects of these
areas of law and wish to find out
more about your options, please
feel free to contact Llewelyn
at Terry Jones for further
information at no obligation on:
01743 285 888.
Llewelyn Stott
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A Good Death
Death and dying can be a very difficult topic to
talk about. Whether the person is in hospital or
being supported to die at home, there is only one
chance for the providers of care to get it right.
Healthwatch Shropshire is asking if people would be willing to
share their experiences of End of Life Care in the county. For
example, did they feel that the care their loved one received
was what they wanted and expected? Were they treated with
dignity and did they feel listened to and their wishes respected?
It is really important that those providing the care are open
and honest with both the patient and relatives. Being better
informed can reduce stress and anxiety and help people
understand what to expect. Healthwatch Shropshire would
like to know whether the language used by those giving the
care was appropriate and did it prepare people for what was
to happen? Were other ways of communicating found if the
person’s preferences couldn’t be expressed verbally, either
because of dementia or brain injury, for example?
know about their experiences by phone 01743 237884, by
email enquiries@healthwatchshropshire.co.uk or online www.
healthwatchshropshire.co.uk. The more comments received
the more influence Healthwatch Shropshire has to improve
services for local people.”
Healthwatch Shropshire is the independent consumer
champion for health and social care in Shropshire. It gathers
the views and experiences of patients, service users, carers,
and the general public about services including hospitals,
GPs, mental health services, community health services,
pharmacists, opticians, residential care and children’s services.
It also has statutory powers that it can use to influence service
provision by encouraging improvements.
Lynn Cawley, Chief Officer of Healthwatch Shropshire, said:
“We are keen to build up a picture of how well End of Life Care
is working across Shropshire and whether people feel that they
received the right support for them.”
“We want to find out whether care for the dying is equitable
across the county and if there is a joined up approach
between different services to End of Life Care including out
of hours services. People can let Healthwatch Shropshire
LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY
What are they used for?
We all hope to remain healthy and independent for as long as possible.
However, there can come a time when we are no longer physically or
mentally capable to make decisions for ourselves.
While a person still has full mental capacity and can make their own
decisions, that person can appoint an Attorney (or several Attorneys), who
will manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf when they can no longer do that for themselves.
There are two types of Powers:
1. Financial Decisions
A Financial Decisions
Power covers decisions
regarding how your money
is managed and how your
property and other financial
matters are dealt with.
2. Health Care Decisions
A Health Care Decisions Power
covers medical treatment and
welfare to include residence and
medical decisions. It can give
your Attorneys power to refuse or
consent to treatment on your behalf.
Our Office in Newport offers a warm and approachable service to all clients. Appointments can
be offered to suit you or you can just pop into the office for a chat. We are also happy to meet
clients at home, if preferred.
Rachel Davenport is our friendly, local Solicitor with family ties in Newport. She has
vast experience in dealing with elderly clients in the area and is proud to be part of the
Dementia Friendly Scheme within Newport.
Rachel can be contacted on: T: 01952 281060 • E: Rachel.Davenport@Clarkeslaw.co.uk
or visit: 21 High Street, Newport TF10 7AT
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
Help to Buy
Equity Loan
WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS
WHEN INTEREST
PAYMENTS START?
The government launched its Help to Buy equity
loan in April 2013 and since then 210,964
properties have been bought under the scheme.
First-time buyers and people moving to a new-build home
worth up to £600,000 have benefited from the scheme, which
provides an equity loan of up to 20% of the cost of the property
interest free for the first five years.
But what happens when you come to the end of the interestfree
period?
Continue paying
If you haven’t paid your equity loan off by the end of the fiveyears,
you’ll be charged 1.75% interest on the outstanding loan
amount and this will increase by the Retail Prices Index (RPI)
plus 1% each year.
Sell the property
If you choose to sell your home, you’ll need to repay the equity
loan in full. If the value of your property has stayed the same
and your loan was 20% then your repayment will be 20% of the
value of your home.
If the value of your home has increased or decreased the amount
you pay will change by the same percentage. So, if your home
is now worth 5% more than when you originally bought it you’ll
owe an extra 5% of original loan value.
Remortgage and keep the loan
If you want to remortgage and keep your equity loan, the new
mortgage must not exceed the current mortgage and cannot
be longer than the entire term of the existing mortgage. For
example, if you remortgage five years after taking a 25-year
Help to Buy equity loan, your current mortgage must not be
longer than 20 years. You will of course have to start paying
interest on your equity loan.
Remortgage and pay the loan
If you choose to increase your borrowing to remortgage to pay
the equity loan off in full, you’ll need to be aware of any changes
in the size of your equity loan just as if you were selling.
There are a number of options when it comes to the end of your
five-year equity loan period. At CD Financial ltd we can discuss
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Still Working?
ITS THE TIME TO PICK A RETIREMENT HOBBY
Sociable hobbies
Joining a choir can be one of the most rewarding
ways to spend your leisure time. It’s estimated
that a staggering 2.8 million Britons now belong
to a choir, and recent research has shown that
group singing is a particularly fast way to create
social bonds – in other words, it’s a speedy short
cut to making new friends.
Retirement beckons, and with it the opportunity
to do the things you’ve always wanted to do
but haven’t had time for. However, research by
the Skipton Building Society has shown that
we don’t always follow up on our dreams of an
active retirement: apparently many of us start
to feel bored and undervalued within just ten
months of stopping work.
More than half of the retirees surveyed said they missed the
camaraderie they enjoyed at work, while four in ten felt that
staying at home didn’t provide enough mental stimulation.
But instead of feeling motivated to do something with our
precious time, it seems that we simply remain at home and
allow ourselves to become more and more discontented.
According to the Age UK Index of Wellbeing in Later Life, the
rate of our general wellbeing can increase by 20% if we simply
engage with the world around us, whether that’s through
social activities in the community, physical activities or creative
pastimes.
Finding the right hobby can help you make new friends and
give you a sense of purpose, which ultimately benefits both
your physical and mental health. But how do you decide which
hobby is the right one for you? There are so many choices, it’s
often hard to know where to begin.
Sometimes it helps if you start your search from another
perspective: for example, by looking at the social aspects of
a particular hobby. If you are a naturally friendly person, you
may prefer a pastime that puts you in touch with a large group
of people, but if you enjoy your own company it may suit you
better to take up an activity that you can pursue alone, in your
own time.
You should also think about where you’d like to spend your
leisure time. Would you prefer to be outside, enjoying nature, or
indoors, where you can fit your hobby around other activities?
Other ways to meet people include volunteering
at an animal shelter, joining a group such as a book
or film club, helping at a charity shop, signing up
to your local amateur dramatic society or starting
a social media group such as a neighbourhood
watch.
Home alone
If you’re looking for the kind of hobby you can
enjoy at home, then creative hobbies such as upcycling
furniture, card-making or jewellery-making might be just what
you need to fill your time. Get inspired by the speedy arts and
crafts videos available on YouTube or scour charity shops and
second-hand bookstores for cheap ‘how to’ books that can
teach you a new skill.
Buy vintage jigsaws and share the completed pictures with
friends online, write poetry or short stories, take up knitting or
baking or learn to fix up an old car. Alternatively, find a pen pal
at home or overseas with the help of clever phone apps that
make it easy for you to chat to people all over the world.
A surprising number of people of retirement age are also
getting into video gaming. You can start slowly with online
games such as chess.com, thejigsawpuzzles.com and progress
to games such as the puzzle game Portal or the haunting
adventure game Journey.
The great outdoors
Exercise is important for health, so if you are relatively mobile
you might enjoy an outdoor hobby. Whether you choose
something like metal detecting (which you can do on your
own) or Nordic walking (which you would normally do as part
of a group), there are many hobbies that encourage you to
explore the great outdoors and get fit in the process.
While you would need a certain amount of money to buy
equipment to go fishing or metal detecting, there are other
outdoor hobbies, such as foraging, where you can actually
make money without buying expensive kit (but do check on the
location as foraging is not allowed in some areas). Trainspotting,
birdwatching and amateur astronomy are also popular hobbies
that will encourage you to get out and about in the open air.
Although you may be tempted to put off choosing a hobby
until you’ve finally finished work, the evidence suggests that it’s
a good idea to have a plan in place that you can put into action
as soon as you retire. With a little forethought and preparation
you should be able to walk out of work and straight into a life
that’s filled with exciting new possibilities.
by Kate McLelland
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
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Contact us on 07786 543813
or info@ekmlegalservices.co.uk
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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY
Wow, what a year!! This last year has most certainly flown by since
I took the plunge and launched the firm. As with any new business
the road has not been completely smooth, but I can honestly say
that I have enjoyed every moment of it.
As I contemplate the year, a huge amount of thought and thanks
must go to the local businesses who have supported me since day
one, and of course, my lovely clients. Without you I really could not
have done it. THANK YOU!
Being able to offer round the clock appointments, coupled with
knowledge and experience ranging some twenty plus years, has
enabled me to offer an exemplary service to every client. Whilst I
offer the same legal services also provided by other professionals,
Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Administrations of Estates,
as a small firm each and every client receives the highest level of
service and attention, when they want it and at a cost that won’t
break the bank.
SPECIAL OFFER
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October a reduction on all Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Seven Steps to Healthy Eyes
According to the Royal National Institute for
the Blind, around half of all sight loss in the
UK is avoidable. National Eye Health Week
(NEHW) is running from the 23rd to the
29th of September this year, reminding us of
the importance of eye health and the vital role
regular eye tests play. So how can you look after
your eyes?
1. Keep alcohol consumption low
Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing
cataracts and early age-related macular degeneration
(AMD). By causing deficiency of Vitamins B1 and A, it can also
cause weakness or paralysis in the eye muscles, night blindness,
corneal thinning or perforation, dryness, and even blindness.
Heavy drinkers (especially those who smoke) also run the risk of
tobacco-alcohol amblyopia, a progressive optic neuropathy that
typically causes bilateral, painless, visual impairment with loss of
colour vision and a central visual field defect.
Excessive alcohol intake during pregnancy can cause foetal
alcohol syndrome, resulting in ocular abnormalities in the baby
(optic nerve development issues, eye coordination difficulties
and drooping eyelids).
Both men and women should keep alcohol consumption under
fourteen units a week. If you regularly drink this many units,
ensure they’re spread out over at least three days.
2. Don’t smoke
Aside from aging, smoking is the biggest risk factor for
developing AMD, and smokers are far more likely to develop
it than non-smokers. Smoking also increases your risk of
developing cataracts.
3. Eat an eye-friendly diet
Diet plays a highly significant role in eye health, particularly in
the prevention of cataracts and AMD. Research indicates that
eating just one portion of fish a week may reduce your AMD risk
by up to 40%.
Important foods to include in your diet are:
• Cod, sardines, tuna, mackerel and salmon
• Green, leafy vegetables like spinach or kale, and broccoli
• Brightly-coloured fruit and vegetables such as corn, carrots,
orange sweet peppers, oranges, blueberries, grapes and papaya
• Eggs
• Whole grains and avocados
• Garlic, onions, shallots and capers
• Soy
4. Take regular exercise
Lack of exercise contributes significantly to several eye
conditions, particularly amongst the over-60s. Exercise may
reduce the risk of sight loss caused by narrowing or hardening of
the arteries, high blood pressure and diabetes, and it’s linked to
a reduced risk of glaucoma, cataracts and AMD.
5. Maintain a healthy weight and do everything possible
to avoid Type 2 Diabetes
Maintaining a healthy weight helps preserve macular pigment
density, which in turn can prevent AMD onset. Excess body
weight has also been linked to glaucoma. Diabetes can cause
diabetic retinopathy and (potentially) blindness. Exercising and
eating healthily can help you reduce your Type 2 Diabetes risk
and maintain a healthy weight.
6. Protect your eyes from UV light
UV light can damage your eyes just as it can damage your skin
and it’s a risk factor for cataracts. Never look at the sun directly
and on bright days always wear sunglasses bearing the CE mark
or the British Standard BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013, which indicates
they offer adequate ultraviolet protection.
7. Have regular eye tests – even if you think your think
your eyesight and health are fine
Sight tests are about more than checking if you need glasses.
They can detect eye conditions you may be unaware of as yet,
catching them at an early stage when treatment may be easier
and sight loss potentially avoidable. Sight tests can also detect
other health conditions, including high blood pressure and
diabetes.
Everyone should have a sight test every two years, but you may
need one more frequently if you’re over 40, of Afro-Caribbean or
Asian descent, or have a family history of eye conditions.
NHS eye tests are free for everyone in Scotland. If you’re in
England, Northern Ireland or Wales you qualify for a free NHS
sight test if you are:
• Aged under 16, aged 18 or under and in full-time education, or
aged over 60.
• Claiming benefit (i.e. Income Support, Income-based
Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and
Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit). If you
are receiving Tax Credits or Universal Credit, you may also be
entitled.
• On a low income with a valid HC2 or HC3 certificate.
• Registered as partially sighted or blind.
• Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma.
• 40 or over with a mother, father, sibling or child diagnosed with
glaucoma.
• Advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you’re at risk
of glaucoma.
• A prisoner on leave from prison.
• Eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher (your optician will
explain your entitlement).
If you’re eligible for a free NHS sight test but unable to leave
home unaccompanied because of physical or mental illness or
disability, you may be entitled to an NHS-funded sight test at
home (‘a domiciliary sight test’).
by Alison Runham
40

HEALTH & FITNESS
Local Opticians
CELEBRATES 30
YEARS IN BUSINESS
During October, Tim Vanes Opticians in
Shifnal will be celebrating thirty years of
being in business.
Throughout the month they will be having 24 hour special offers
announced on social media and a weekend of special events
and prices on the 18th and 19th October. For the weekend they
will be showing the entire UK ranges (including sunglasses) of
Tom Ford, Guess and Swarovski with £30 off any lenses when
bought with a new frame as well as other offers. There will
be prosecco and nibbles throughout the day and Tim will be
negotiating tailor made offers for patients which may prove
interesting after he’s had a glass or two!
The practice opened in 1989 in Church Street. It was originally
part time with Tim also working at the Contact Lens Centre in
central Birmingham, but soon the business grew becoming full
time and then moved to much larger premises in Park Street.
Tim’s business has always been based on clinical
excellence, personal service and competitive prices,
so surviving through recessions and with intense
competition shows that the public agree. He is now
stocking high fashion exclusive brands, many not
available on the High Street but still sticking to his core
beliefs as the business continues to grow.
Tim commented, “It’s important to have time for people,
give an individual service and still have competitive
prices. We need to stay up to date with knowledge,
equipment and trends and try to make people enthuse
about their eyewear. The glasses you wear say so much
about you, we never forget that.”
Tim, Moira, Carla, Jude, Tom, Rob and Nick look forward
to seeing you soon!
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The Life List
Some say matrimony isn’t what
it used to be, so maybe modern
marriages deserve an updated
anniversary list. Remember, it’s
the thought that counts!
YEAR
TRADITIONAL
GIFT
MODERN GIFT
1st Paper Blank divorce papers. (Always have a Plan B.)
2nd Cotton Cotton wool (perfect as earplugs).
3rd Leather A skin peel or a pair of vegan shoes.
4th
Fruit / Flowers Books by Mary Berry or Rose Tremain.
5th Wood Another golf club – possibly a putter or an
iron.
10th Tin Half of one of Hergé’s Adventures or a trip to
Cornwall.
15th Crystal A crystal ball to see how the next 15 years
pan out.
20th China Pretty much anything ordered online these
days.
25th Silver Table service at home.
30th Pearl An antique sewing machine.
35th Coral Gunfight at the OK Corral on BluRay.
40th Ruby An Indian takeaway from London’s East End.
45th Sapphire Samphire (which can be almost as expensive
in a restaurant).
50th Gold A classic Spandau Ballet album.
55th Emerald A trip to the emerald isle (not by sea if you
have a weak constitution).
60th Blue Sapphire Another brand of gin – that’s the spirit.
65th Diamond Two cans of beer from the 1970s (Double
Diamond!).
70th Platinum 1,000,000 vinyl albums.
80th Oak A casket.
90th Stone A headstone.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Back Pain
The most frequent pain problem we treat as
physiotherapists is back pain whether it be acute or
chronic, just in the spine or referred down the leg and
presenting as sciatica. Back pain can be present for a
number of reasons be it a muscular problem, disc, facet
joint or postural. All can be a significant problem.
There are a number of myths about back pain which
often can change the way we work with the pain, how we
obtain diagnoses and how we should manage and treat
our back pain. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
have published a number of myths associated with back
pain.
Myth #1 - Moving will make my back pain worse
Fact: People fear twisting and bending but it’s
essential to keep moving gradually increase how
much you are doing, and stay on the go. Often
reduced mobility can cause more restriction and
pain.
Myth #2 - I should avoid exercises, especially
weight training
Fact: Back pain shouldn’t stop you enjoying
exercises or regular activities. In fact, studies found
that continuing with these can help you get better
sooner – including using weights where appropriate.
Your guideline should always be pain and try not to
work through it
MYTH BUSTERS
Myth #3 - A scan will show me exactly what is wrong
Fact: Sometimes it will, but most often it won’t. Also even people
without back pain have changes in their spine so scans can cause
fear that influences behaviour, making the problem worse.
Myth #4 - Pain equals damage
Fact: This was the established view but more recent research has
changed our thinking. Modern physio takes a holistic approach
that helps people understand why they are in pain.
All the above are examples of myths surrounding back pain the
evidence tells us that mobility is better than rest, that gentle
exercise is better than no exercise and that pain is often not
a measure of how severe a problem is. It is important to
understand back pain and to work with it.
If you do suffer with back pain and are struggling
to manage the pain and find yourself wondering
what is a good pain and what is a bad pain,
can I do a certain activity or not or are just not
sure if you’re doing the right or wrong things
then all our 6 physiotherapists can help. Each
physiotherapist has over 15 years experience in
treating musculoskeletal problems.
So if the above rings any bells then please
feel free to contact one of our Physio’s to see if
Physiotherapy can help.
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43

Here’s to Dementia
A FREINDLY FUTURE
might become difficult, keeping in touch can bring feelings of
happiness and comfort, especially as the ‘emotional memory’
remains with them long after the memory of the visit may have
gone.”
While getting support from health and care services is vitally
important to a person with dementia, it’s not the whole picture.
Those affected by this challenging condition will only be able
to live well if people and organisations from right across
society come together to help.
What is a ‘dementia-friendly community’?
“We want to make Knaresborough a town where
people living with dementia feel understood,
respected, supported and confident, so that they
can contribute to life in the community.” So
says Alison Wrigglesworth, Services Manager
for Harrogate and Knaresborough Alzheimer’s
Society.
The Yorkshire town of Knaresborough is one of the latest in
a long line of UK towns to declare themselves a ‘dementiafriendly
Community’ (DFC). Dementia is not, as many people
believe, a natural consequence of old age (although the
older you are, the more likely you are to be affected) and it
is predicted that the number of UK residents with dementia
will increase to over one million by 2025. That figure is set to
double by 2051.
Given these statistics, it’s seems likely that in future our public
health and social care services could struggle to care for people
who develop the condition. Dementia-friendly initiatives
therefore serve a dual purpose: helping people stay at home
for as long as possible and relieving some of the burden that
would otherwise be placed on our public care providers.
What are the issues?
Things we all take for granted, such as using technology,
getting served in shops and banks, going on holiday, spending
time with friends and family or enjoying hobbies, are difficult
when you have dementia, but they can become even harder
when the individuals around you don’t know how to respond
appropriately.
For this reason it’s not uncommon for people to shut
themselves away as their condition progresses, even though
this can make them feel isolated and depressed. According to
the Alzheimer’s Society, over two-thirds of those polled have
reported feeling lonely.
Alison Wrigglesworth admits that public anxieties about
dementia can often make the situation worse. “Many people
are worried about ‘saying the wrong thing’ to someone with
dementia, yet a friendly face or listening ear can make the
world of difference,” she told radio station Stray FM at the
launch of the Knaresborough initiative earlier this year. “Even
in the later stages of dementia when having a conversation
A dementia-friendly community is a place where people with
dementia are understood, respected and supported. It can be
a street, village, town, city or region, an organisation, a group
or even a virtual community. A DFC can be as small or as large
as the group of people it serves, but its impact is obviously
much greater when a town or city becomes involved.
The concept was first was developed during the 1990s in
Japan, a country where the proportion of citizens aged 65 or
older has quadrupled over four decades. Rather than exclude
a significant proportion of its population from society, the
Japanese began to develop programmes designed to make it
easier for those living with dementia to continue to enjoy some
independence.
What does ‘dementia-friendly’ look like?
There are no hard and fast rules to follow when setting up a
DFC of your own. Instead, local communities are encouraged
to decide what works best for them, turning to grassroots
organisations with relevant experience to show the way.
While flexibility is encouraged, there are certain measures that
are regularly adopted by towns and cities who want to become
DFCs. Businesses that regularly come into contact with older
people, such as banks and taxi firms, are asked to provide extra
support for customers with dementia, while museums and art
galleries are encouraged to offer dementia-friendly activities.
Other initiatives include ‘dementia cafes’ and drop-in centres.
Doctors’ surgeries, shops and offices use special signs,
combining easy-to-read text with an image, to help people
with dementia navigate their way around a building. Many
dementia-friendly towns have extended this idea to their
public realm planning, using clear signage and creating welldefined
open spaces with public toilets, seats, shelters and
good lighting.
Most DFCs are keen to engage local people as ‘Dementia
Friends’. These are individuals willing to promote the aims of
the DFC, from spreading awareness about the condition to
volunteering to spend time with a person who has dementia.
Currently almost three million have signed up to this initiative
on the Dementia Friends website (dementiafriends.org.uk).
The Alzheimer’s Society has estimated that one in six people
aged over 80 in the United Kingdom currently has dementia,
and a further 225,000 people will be diagnosed this year.
There’s clearly no time to lose, so it’s reassuring to see that
new dementia-friendly communities, just like the one in
Knaresborough, are appearing every day.
by Kate McLelland
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CEREC (same day crowns) and a CBCT 3D Scanner to help
aid with the diagnosis and planning of simple and advanced
surgical procedures, such as implants. The satisfaction of our
patients is paramount and we want you to be as comfortable as
possible when you visit us for anything from simple dentistry
to the most complex treatments. We pride ourselves on
continuity of care and believe that this is of prime importance
to everyone.
We have a particular interest in implants and we are able to offer
IV sedation to help those who are anxious or dental phobic.
We are also able to offer a range of facial aesthetic treatments
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As well as being open late
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Menopause
Since menopause affects roughly half the population,
it’s important for men to understand it as well as
women, because it will affect their mothers, sisters,
daughters, partners and colleagues.
What is the menopause?
When a woman’s ovaries begin to produce less oestrogen and no
longer release an egg every month, her periods stop. Menopause
is marked by a year without periods. In the UK, the average age
of menopause is 51, with the vast majority of women reaching
menopause between 45 and 55.
However, perimenopause – the pre-menopause phase where
oestrogen levels are dropping – can last for months or years, as
can symptoms (which may persist for years after periods have
stopped). While some women pass through perimenopause and
menopause without any problems, most have symptoms of some
sort. For an unlucky minority these can be severe and/or longlasting,
with profound effects on their physical and mental health.
Symptoms and side-effects
Hot flashes/flushes – Women may experience sudden sweating or
flushing, or just feel uncomfortably hot, usually for just a short
time (hence, hot ‘flash’). The flushing and heat are typically felt in
the face, neck and chest. Some women suffer more at night and
have ‘night sweats’.
Breast tenderness and changes – during perimenopause, it’s
quite common for women to experience tenderness, sensitivity,
lumpiness, aching and throbbing pain as fluctuating hormones
affect the ducts and fluid retention in their breasts. They may also
sag more and/or become less full. Women should always see a
doctor urgently if there is nipple discharge, a hard lump which
can’t be moved around, a marked change in the shape of the
breast, dimpling on the breast surface, a rash around the nipple or
sinking of the nipple into the breast.
Worsened premenstrual syndrome – breast tenderness, irritability,
mood swings, irritability, fatigue, bloating, appetite and libido
changes.
Decreased libido – some women also find sex less pleasurable,
and physical discomfort caused by vaginal dryness can make this
worse.
Sleep issues – difficulty getting to sleep and/or staying asleep.
Urine leakage and urinary urgency – such as leaking urine when
coughing or sneezing and needing to urinate more urgently and/
or frequently.
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Memory or concentration issues – these symptoms can make
women lose confidence in their abilities and feel frustrated,
damaging their self-esteem and
potentially leading anxiety and
depression.
Palpitations - (heartbeats that
suddenly feel more forceful or
noticeable) or a racing heartbeat.
Irregular or unusually light or heavy
periods – some women experience
‘flooding’ (excessive and/or sudden
blood loss) during perimenopause,
and should always see their doctor if
this continues.
Vaginal dryness – this can cause
itching and discomfort, and make
intercourse uncomfortable.
Skin issues – dryness, itchiness or ‘crawling’ sensations.
Increased hair growth in unwanted areas
Joint stiffness, aches and pains
Reduced muscle mass
Dry mouth and dry eyes
Hair thinning
Anxiety, depression or mood swings
Fatigue
EVERYTHING EVERYONE
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Headaches
Increased risk of osteoporosis, stroke and heart disease
Reducing symptoms and side-effects
Lifestyle changes: regular exercise, stopping smoking and reducing
alcohol intake will help, along with a healthy diet containing plenty
of fruit, vegetables and calcium-rich foods. Caffeine, smoking and
alcohol can make hot flushes worse, and spicy foods may be a
trigger too. Exercise and a good diet can help women maintain a
healthy weight and prevent loss of muscle mass.
Keeping the bedroom cool: this can make sleeping easier and
reduce night sweat discomfort.
Get enough calcium and Vitamin D: getting adequate sunlight
(essential for producing the Vitamin D necessary for healthy
bones) is important. A Vitamin D and/or calcium supplement may
be helpful.
Wearing layers of light clothes made from natural fibres: This can
keep women more comfortable and help them to cool off quickly.
CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy): this therapy can help to
reduce anxiety and depression and also increase confidence and
self-esteem.
Reducing stress: stress can aggravate menopausal symptoms,
so reducing stress can make the menopause easier to cope with.
Women who have a difficult perimenopause or menopause may
need to lessen their workload and responsibilities, both in and
outside the home.
Low dose contraceptive pills: these pills can reduce menopause
symptoms, regulate periods and make periods lighter. They also
help to prevent bone loss (which can lead to osteoporosis) and
reduce ovarian and uterine cancer risk.
HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy): available as tablets,
patches, gels and implants, these treatments replace dwindling
hormones and so reduce the symptoms and risks of menopause,
such as heart disease and osteoporosis.
Testosterone supplements: These can restore libido.
Vaginal oestrogen treatments: Available in the form of a cream,
pessary or ring, they can improve vaginal dryness and discomfort.
Non-hormonal vaginal lubricants:
Helpful if vaginal dryness is causing
discomfort, particularly during
intercourse.
Lubricating eye drops and oral sprays:
To relieve a dry mouth and dry eyes.
While there are many natural remedies
claiming to relieve menopause
symptoms, there’s not always reliable
evidence on their safety or efficacy,
and they can interfere with other
medications. Women should always
check with their doctor before taking
them.
by Alison Runham
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Bullying
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Anger
Stress Attachment Issues
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Physical Injuries or Health-related Issues
Lack of Confidence/Low Self-esteem
Road-traffic or Industrial Accidents
Emotional Instability
Anxiety
Performance Issues at Work or in Sport
Self-harm
Grief
Telford Psychology Service
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Psychologists offering private
assessments and psychological
therapy for a range of mental
health conditions in adults and
adolescents over 16 years.
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Managing Your Money
AT UNIVERSITY
Newfound independence can be exhilarating
when you go away to university for the first time,
but starting life in a new city also has its challenges.
Concerns about studying and making new friends
can creep in as the new term nears, but managing
money is also a significant issue.
The good news is that it’s not difficult to control your finances
and live within your means at university, so where do you start
as a new student?
Make a budget every month
Once you’re set up, budgeting only takes a few minutes every
month, and is a fundamental part of managing money. Initially,
you need to establish how much money is coming in and the
amount you’re likely to spend.
Your income could consist of a maintenance loan, a grant or
scholarship, wages from a job or financial contributions from
parents, and outgoings can be divided into essential living
costs and variable expenses.
Essential living costs typically include food, rent, heating,
council tax, contents insurance, mobile phone, broadband
and TV licence, with variable expenses including items such
as clothes, entertainment, course materials, travel and savings.
It’s worth remembering that you might need to spend more
money on books in the first couple of months, and you may
not know how much food is going to cost initially, but you’ll
soon be able to reliably predict your spending and plan ahead.
Choose the best student bank account
A student bank account should offer easily accessible support
and services specifically designed for undergraduates. An
interest-free overdraft is commonly offered when you open a
student bank account, but a credit card may also be available
subject to eligibility.
Banks often advertise free gifts to entice students to open an
account, but don’t be swayed unless the gift is of particular use
to you. A student rail card can be extremely helpful if you’re
living a long distance from home, for example, as it saves onethird
on the cost of rail travel in the UK
Nationwide FlexStudent
•Fee-free overdraft facility of £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 in
the second, and £3,000 in the third year if you pay in at least
£500 per term, subject to status.
•UK-only call centres.
Santander 123 Student
•Interest-free arranged overdraft of up to £1,500 per year
subject to status.
•A free four-year 16-25 Railcard that saves
you one-third on the price of rail travel in the
UK.
•Cash back of up to 15% at major retailers.
HSBC Student Bank Account
•Interest-free overdraft facility of at least
£1,000 on opening the account.
•Student insurance tailored to your needs.
•.Student credit card with a credit limit of up
to £500 subject to status.
Take advantage of all student discounts
The National Union of Students (NUS) offers a TOTUM card
for one, two or three years, with over 200 discounts available
in the UK and more than 42,000 discounts worldwide. Cards
cost £12, £22, and £32 for one year, two years and three years
respectively, and at the time of writing discounts include:
•10% at Co-op
•25% at Odeon cinemas
•30% at Lonely Planet
What is ‘good debt?’
Credit card debt can be considered ‘good debt’ under certain
conditions, if:
•It’s controlled using the interest-free borrowing periods.
•The balance is paid off in full at the end of each month.
•It allows you to build up a positive credit record.
The same applies to the interest-free overdrafts often offered
to undergraduate students by banks, but if credit cards and
overdrafts are mismanaged it can quickly lead you into serious
debt.
Building up a good credit score at university by paying off your
credit card at the end of each month is important as it shows
you can manage your money. If you apply for a loan after
university you may be able to access better deals, as lenders
base their decisions on your credit history.
Extra money-management tips for university
Here are a few more tips and tricks to make moneymanagement
easier at university:
•Setting up direct debit payments or standing orders for
essential outgoings, such as gas, electricity, council tax and
broadband, ensures you don’t forget to pay.
•As your maintenance loan is paid in a lump sum each semester,
it’s a good idea to divide the money into three and only retain
one month’s money at a time in your current account. You
can pay the remainder into a connected savings account and
transfer another third each month of the term.
•Taking cash out of your account to pay for weekly expenditure,
rather than using a debit or credit card, helps to prevent
overspending.
Managing your money at university doesn’t need to be difficult
– you just have to be aware of how much is coming into your
account and the amount you’re spending. Budgeting is the
best way to stay in control and it’s well worth the extra time to
keep an eye on your finances.
by Ann Haldon
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CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
Another Year
OF EXCELLENT
A LEVEL RESULTS
A-Level students from The Royal School achieve
their first-choice universities by shining in the
most rigorous, facilitating subjects, seen to be of
greatest value to universities and major employers.
Thirty one percent of A Level grades attained are at A*/A/B with
particularly excellent results in a number of subjects. 67% of our
students in German attained A*- A, 56% at A*/B in chemistry,
while 22% in Business Studies attained A*-A. Pupils studying
Computing performed well with 17% attaining A*/A grades and
in Geography 60% attaining A*/B grades. As a non-selective
school, we are very proud of our students and their results.
Worth mentioning are some of our star students. Davids
Savruckis will be studying Computer Science at Manchester as
a result of his A’s in computing, maths and physics and A* in
Russian. Safa Mahboob achieved three A’s in biology, chemistry
and maths and will be pursuing medicine. Weronika Witos
achieved a very impressive set of A Level results with two A’s
in biology and chemistry, and a B in maths and in these times
of high competition for the best university places, it is pleasing
to note the great success that The Royal students have in
securing their first-choice places for competitive courses such
as medicine, law, economics and the sciences. Even more
impressive, however, is the fact that that their achievements
are in the most rigorous academic subjects that the universities
demand.
“This is excellent news for the pupils, particularly at the
highest end. We are extremely proud of our students, who
have together with a talented and committed staff achieved
excellent examination results and leave us as truly well-rounded
individuals. At The Royal our focus continues to be on the
development of the whole person as all pupils engage in a
range of enrichment activities as part of life in the Sixth Form,
take significant leadership roles and develop teamwork skills
which will take them beyond outcomes in examinations into
a productive and successful career in their chosen discipline.”
said Principal Mr Mark Heywood.
The Royal School was founded in 1850 originally as an
orphanage and is now a fully co-educational day and boarding
Free School.
Sixth Form
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Wolverhampton
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Award Winning
Education
Wolverhampton Grammar School is
an extraordinary school. Founded in
1512, it's one of the oldest schools in
the country, within easy access of the
wider West Midlands, Staffordshire and
Shropshire thanks to flexible school bus
links.
National award winning and ranked top of the league tables
for grades 9-7 at GCSE, the school is rated "excellent" by
school inspectors. The school also ranks top 25 nationally
for GCSE results across all independent schools.
First priority is the happiness of your child
Children at Wolverhampton Grammar School receive
pastoral care like nowhere else – that’s because happy
children do well, thrive, and leave the school with excellent
exam results and the confidence to embrace whatever
opportunities come their way.
Your child will never feel alone at Wolverhampton Grammar
School. Assistant Head of Pastoral Care, Claudine Jones
leads a team of staff to support and work with families to
ensure every child gets the care and individual attention
that they need. Support includes a dedicated, expert
pastoral team, School Counsellor and annual adolescent
mental health tracking using the latest digital tools.
Academic excellence
IS CLOSER THAN
YOU THINK
The academic achievements of the students speak for
themselves. All teachers are experts in their own academic
disciplines, trained and experienced professionals who love their
subjects as much as they enjoy teaching students.
Small class sizes and space for individual tuition enables the
teachers to get to know each and every child. Wolverhampton
Grammar School also offers a tailored and individual approach
to UCAS and Careers support and students can expect the very
best preparation possible when it comes to life after school.
Our examinations and Sixth Form team ensure every student
is supported with the very best support possible to ensure
students make the right choice for their next step.
Life outside the classroom
The school offers over 100 extra-curricular clubs – the largest
range available from any school in the area. Everything from
Political Forums, Technology clubs, Debating, Warhammer to
Climbing, Cooking and Gardening. Residential trips begin as
early as Year 3 and from Year 7, all children have the opportunity
to travel to Europe, culminating in a choice of worldwide
expeditions for older students.
Interested to learn more?
The school hosts open events throughout the year. The next
Open Day is Saturday 5th October, 11am to 3pm. Alternatively,
contact Jane Morris, Admissions Registrar at Wolverhampton
Grammar School telephone 01902 422939, email jam@wgs-sch.
net or register visit the website www.wgs.org.uk
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CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
Independent Day School for Boys and Girls
Junior School ages 7-11 Senior School ages 11-16 Sixth Form ages 16-18
25
acre site
School
Open Day
Saturday 5 th October 2019,
11am-3pm
For more information about the open day or
joining our School, please contact Jane Morris,
Admissions Registrar.
T: 01902 422939
E: jam@wgs-sch.net
or register online www.wgs.org.uk
Judged ‘Excellent’ in all
areas by the Independent
Schools Inspectorate
Dedicated, Expert
Pastoral Team
Wrap around care
from 7.30am - 6.15pm
Flexible and convenient
School Bus Services
across 3 counties
Securing places at the
most prestigious
universities including
Oxford and Cambridge
Pass rate
at A Level
TES Independent School
Award Winners 2018
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Small Steps Big Impact
It’s not always easy to be eco-friendly, but
there are ways you can work together as a
family to lead a greener life.
Discuss the issues
Talk to your family about what you want to achieve and why.
You might be surprised at what they come up with. After
watching ‘War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita’, my children
announced they were giving up jelly pots and other plasticwrapped
snacks. Can you commit to walking or cycling to
school rather than going in the car? Can you all agree to use
reusable water bottles rather than buying drinks while you’re
out?
Recycle
Make recycling easier by labelling your bins so it’s clear what
goes in each one. Print pictures to stick on the lids if you
have young children. Short on space? Ikea sell space-saving
stackable storage bins.
Crisp packets, biscuit wrappers, toothbrushes, contact lens
packaging and baby food pouches usually aren’t collected
by the council, but they can be recycled by TerraCycle.
Alternatively, Ellie’s Fund has recycling collection points across
the UK to raise money for brain tumour research, see www.
elliesfund.com/recycling.
Get crafty
Most children love crafts, so why not look at a few eco-projects?
You could make beeswax wraps together (an alternative to
cling film) or soy candles to give as gifts. My children decorated
some organic tote bags (£1 each on eBay) to donate to the
local shop for customers to borrow.
Go wild
Cut down on the weeding and do your bit for insects by letting
an area of your garden go wild. Encourage birds by hanging up
some bird feeders and bird boxes, or planting large shrubs or
a hedge for them to nest in. Don’t have a garden? Search the
RHS website for pollinator-friendly plants for pots and window
boxes.
Reuse
Try to reuse before buying new. You could melt wax crayons
down in silicone cake moulds to make new chunky crayons for
example. Kids desperate for plastic toys? Buy them secondhand
on eBay or Facebook Marketplace.
Take action
Get your kids involved in campaigning! You could encourage
them to write to your MP or send letters to ask favourite brands
to reduce plastic waste. You could even take part in familyfriendly
climate marches together.
Make the switch
Some of the things that make the most difference actually
take the least amount of work. Switching to a renewable
energy supplier such as Bulb, Ecotricity or Octopus only takes
a few minutes. Most green energy companies have excellent
customer service ratings and sometimes work out cheaper
than the larger companies.
Move your money
Banks often use your savings and loan repayments to invest
in companies you may not want to support. It’s easy to move
your family’s money to a more ethical provider. Charity Bank,
Triodos and Ecology Building Society all offer a range of ethical
investment opportunities and savings accounts. Want to stick
to a high street bank? The Co-operative Bank has a strict
ethical policy that sets out what it won’t invest your money in.
by Kate Duggan
52

CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
Tettenhall
College
CELEBRATES A LEVEL
SUCCESS
Tettenhall College would like to
congratulate their Year 13 pupils
on their A Level results.
Headmaster, David Williams commented:
“With 25% of pupils achieving A*, A or B in
all of their subjects and with the majority of
our pupils gaining places at their first choice
of university including some of the top
institutions in the country, we are delighted
with the results. They are testament to the
hard work and dedication of pupils and staff
alike.
Tettenhall College has come a long way in
recent years and we pride ourselves on our
academic success, but also on knowing that
our pupils gain a truly all-round education,
which enables them to enter university
and the world of work with confidence and
optimism. As well as achieving outstanding grades at A Level,
these Sixth Formers have also played a significant part in
wider school life; taking lead roles in plays, captaining teams,
mentoring younger pupils, participating in bands and choirs
and competing in national art, science, business, law and maths
competitions.”
Open Day
Saturday 28 th September 10am to 12.30pm
Nursery – Preparatory – Senior – Sixth Form
Contact: admissions@tettcoll.co.uk • 01902 751119
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Vulnerable
Families
More money must be raised to help vulnerable
families across Telford and Wrekin.
That’s the message from a charity calling on businesses to help
them reach their fund-raising target for the year.
Staff and volunteers at Home-Start Telford & Wrekin need to raise
a further £50,000 by the end of 2019 to ensure they can continue
providing one-to-one help for children in need, and their parents.
The charity trains volunteers to provide practical and emotional
support to those affected by physical or mental health conditions,
isolated, domestic violence, multiple birth and many more
difficult situations.
They hope to support 150 families in 2019 with the help of 40
volunteers and five part-time staff.
Manager Caia Bryant-Griffiths explains: “It costs £95,000 to
keep the charity running each year and the sector as a whole is
experiencing an annual reduction in the amount available in grant
funding. We don’t receive any financial support from the
national Home-Start group or the Government, so all
of our fund-raising is done within the area or through
grants from charitable trusts.
“We are hopeful businesses who recognise the
importance of the work we do may step forward to help
us meet these costs – either through donations, or
by organising fund-raising events on our behalf.
NEED CHARITY CASH
BOOST FROM TELFORD
BUSINESSES
“Home-Start helps families in a broad range of situations, and our
input helps 94 per cent of parents feel less isolated, 100 per cent
see an improvement in their children’s wellbeing, and 94 per cent
an improvement in their children’s behaviour and development.
These are just some of benefits, for the families themselves, for
the parents’ employers, and for the Telford and Wrekin community
as a whole.”
The charity is also seeking a new treasurer to join
the trustees in ensuring the charity’s effectiveness,
providing overall direction and maintaining sound
management of funds.
For more information, call 01952 872280 or email
homestarttelfordandwrekin1@gmail.com.
OPEN DAY
Thursday
10th OCTOBER
10am - 4pm
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CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
Ellesmere College
A PLATFORM FOR
ACADEMIC AND
PERSONAL SUCCESS
Music is a key element of Ellesmere life and there is something
for everyone - from the Chapel Choir to National Finalists in the
Barnardo’s Choir of the Year Competition and Songs of Praise
Young Choir of the Year 2018. The standard of drama is also
very high and Ellesmere is the only UK independent school to
hold the Arts Council’s Arts Mark Platinum Award.
For sports enthusiasts, Ellesmere is one of only nine schools
in the world to be an accredited Athlete Friendly Education
Centre (AFEC) by the World Academy of Sport (WAoS), which
provides greater flexibility to students allowing them to balance
their studies with heavy training and competition schedules.
With the internationally renowned Titans Swimming team, 7
sporting academies, and incredible state of the art facilities,
pupils can train in every Olympic discipline.
Founded in 1884, Ellesmere is a co-educational
boarding and day school which offers students
between the ages of seven and 18 a platform for
academic success and personal development.
A wide ranging academic curriculum and extensive activities
programme allows each student the opportunity to advance in
a range of disciplines, whether in the Arts, Music, Drama, Sport,
or to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Ellesmere
College treats every pupil as an individual and where success
is ‘doing the very best you can’; a philosophy that all parents,
pupils and staff recognise and support wholeheartedly.
Following GCSEs, students have a choice of A-levels, BTEC
or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The College
takes the preparation of students for Oxbridge and the USA
very seriously and the academic enrichment programme
offers extension activities in all subjects. With 82 per cent of
applications gaining offers from the top 50 Universities in the
world and an exclusive careers partnership programme which
finds opportunities for sixth form pupils to experience the real
world; preparation for life is central to the development of the
individual.
Come and experience this unique environment for yourself by
booking a visit, or visit one of our Open Days throughout the
year; visit our website for more details: www.ellesmere.com
Full School Open Day
Saturday 12th October 2019
1pm - 4pm
Entrance Exams Years 6-9
Saturday 1st February 2020
9am - 12pm
Lower School Open Day
Saturday 7th March 2020
10am - 12pm
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International Baccalaureate Results
| Superb Pastoral Care
| Award-Winning Arts Provision
and Co-Curricular Education
| Extensive Bus Routes
| Excellent Sporting Traditions with
7 World Class Sports Academies
| Generous Scholarships
| Innovative Careers
Partnership Programme
01691 626 510
www.ellesmere.com
Ellesmere College, Ellesmere,
Shropshire, SY12 9AB
@ellesmerecoll /EllesmereColl ellesmere_college
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Tech For Tweens
Kid-friendly technology that keeps you in control
Child-friendly tablets
With Amazon’s Kindle Fire, you can activate parental controls to
limit how much screen time your child has, when they can use
their tablet and what they can do on it. It’s also worth adding
the YouTube Kids app, which filters out unsuitable content and
allows you to cherry-pick the channels you’re happy for your
child to watch.
Have an accident-prone child or just want extra peace of mind?
It might be worth paying extra for the Amazon Fire Kids Edition
tablet. It’s priced around £100 to £200 depending on the screen
size and memory, but comes with a robust case and a two year
quibble-free warranty. You also get a year’s subscription to Fire
for Kids Unlimited (normally £3.99 a month), which gives your
child access to thousands of age-appropriate apps, game, videos
and books – see www.amazon.co.uk.
Smart watches
Most children’s smart watches allow kids to take photos and play
games. The Moochies watch also allows children to text and call
people, but only those who’ve been approved by the parent.
So, your child can call you to ask if they can go to a friend’s
house after school, send a text message to their cousin and video
call their granny, but they can’t call or text anyone you haven’t
approved.
The Moochies watch is ideal for children who are old enough for
a bit more independence, but not quite old enough for their own
phone. (It’s proven an absolute hit with my seven and ten year
old.)
The watch itself costs £69.99 and you’ll need to choose a rolling
network plan, which costs from £10 a month. You can also
customise the watch with different straps, which cost £7.50 each.
See www.moochies.com.
Pocket money apps
If your child is old enough to go shopping on their own, you might
want to look at getting them a prepaid debit card. There are
several pocket money apps and cards on the market, including
Go Henry, which allows you to transfer money to the card, decide
how much your child can spend, and keep an eye on what they’re
spending their money on.
You can also set them chores to earn extra money. So, for
instance, you might set them the task of hoovering once a week
to earn £2. Once they complete the task, you mark it as done on
the parent app and the money is transferred from your account
to theirs. You can also set up savings goals and kids can choose
to give a percentage of their pocket money to charity.
Go Henry costs £2.99 per child, per month at www.gohenry.com/
uk. Similar schemes include Nimbl (£2.49 a month) and Osper
(£2.50 a month).
by Kate Duggan
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CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
TOGETHER WE ALL ADD UP TO
GREAT OPEN DAY
Joint Open Day for
Old Hall School and Wrekin
Saturday 5th October 10am - 1pm
Wrekin Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 26th September, 6pm
Co-educational
day school 4-11
01952 223117
admissions@oldhall.co.uk
Wellington, Shropshire TF1 3LB
Co-educational day and
boarding school 11-18
01952 265603
admissions@wrekincollege.com
Wellington, Shropshire TF1 3BH
REGISTER ONLINE OR FIND OUT MORE:
www.wrekincollege.com • www.oldhall.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 528417
Registered Wellington, Charity Shropshire, No. 528417 TF1 3BH
BirchfieldSchool
Co-educational
4-13 Years
Inspiring young minds and creating a lifelong passion for learning
Reception Class 2020 Open Evening
Wednesday, 25 September 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Open Mornings
Friday, 11 October 10.00am - 12.30pm
Saturday, 12 October 10.00am to 12.30pm
Telephone: 01902 372534
Email: dfrost@birchfieldschool.co.uk
Website: www.birchfieldschool.co.uk
Birchfield Preparatory School
Harriot's Hayes Lane, Albrighton,
Near Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF
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through to their next stage in life where we nudge our children
through introducing their first tastes of academic learning
For more information or to book a visit please call 01952 672 506 • Email: bears.den8@gmail.com
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Gardening
ADD SOME
VERTICAL INTEREST
Whether your garden is large or small, long, wide
or a completely uneven shape, you can guarantee
that it will benefit from having some height added
to it – and what better way to do this than by
erecting an arch or arbour? The great thing is that,
of course, any vertical structure you install in your
garden makes for a new planting opportunity
too…
So what are the advantages of a bit of vertical structural
interest (aside from the plants it can support) and how can
you make the very best of them in your garden?
Position an arbour it so that it overlooks a good view or
particularly attractive part of the garden and you instantly
create a fabulous place to sit and relax. You can also use an
arch or even an arbour as a means of dividing your garden
into one or more rooms. This age-old designer’s trick can make
your garden seem a lot larger and more interesting.
Chosen carefully, arches and arbours themselves are good
looking and can be a feature in their own right, so don’t
necessarily go for the first one you see; shop around and
remember that if you clothe them with climbers, you are
adding to their appeal.
Some plants look great but others have another secret
ingredient: scented climbers, like some of the rambling or
climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform
the whole garden as their perfume wafts out for you to enjoy.
If an arbour is situated in a sunny spot and you have fairly freedraining
soil, why not plant an area around it with lavenders?
Then you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and
aromatic leaves as you sit and relax after a stressful day.
In sunny positions, thymes or camomile can be used to great
effect on the approach to your archway or arbour – when your
feet gently crush the thyme or camomile lawn, a fantastic
aroma will be released.
Arches and arbours are available in a wide range of materials,
but by far the most popular are those made from wood or
metal. To a large extent it is a case of shopping around to find
something that suits your garden style, the purpose you have
in mind for it and, of course, your budget. I am a great fan of
wood or metal because I find that they both fit in well with the
sort of gardening style I like and, of course, you can always
use one of the numerous and readily available wood stains or
paints to transform it from its natural subtly coloured state to a
bright blue, rich red or pretty well any colour you fancy!
Although it is possible to construct an arch or an arbour from
scratch yourself, you will be amazed at the range of readymade
arbours and kits for both arches and arbours that are now
available. If you choose wood, do ensure that it is a wood which
is either naturally going to resist decay – western red cedar or a
hardwood such as oak would be my first choice, with Douglas
fir or larch a close second. Alternatively you can choose a
softwood which has been tanalised or pressure-treated with
a wood preservative, which will usually be somewhat cheaper.
By choosing a wooden arch, perhaps with a rounded top and
trellis up the sides, you ensure a really good planting space, and
this somewhat more rustic look fits in well with a particularly
informal garden. Many of these are also relatively inexpensive
and easy to install.
To find out just what’s available, it is well worth paying a visit
to several local garden centres or taking a look at mail-order
products from the numerous arch and arbour websites, which
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by Pippa Greenwood
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Top 5 Care Essentials
FOR A HAPPY AND
HEALTHY DOG
Seeing your dog grow and thrive is one of life’s
great rewards, but which are the most important
areas when it comes to canine health? Here are
five of the essentials:
1. Vaccinations
Vaccinating your dog against life-threatening diseases such as
distemper, parvo virus and leptospirosis prevents or reduces
their potentially devastating effects. Your vet will let you know
which vaccinations are required and whether any boosters are
needed in the future.
2. Diet
Dietary needs change during a dog’s lifetime, so the calciumrich
foods you fed your puppy won’t be as suitable when they’re
fully grown. By the time they reach old age fewer calories will
be needed, and probably additional help to maintain bones and
joints.
3. Exercise
Exercise benefits body and mind and is one of the most
important activities for your dog. Although the level of exercise
depends on various factors, such as breed and age, the mental
stimulation that exercise provides adds greatly to your dog’s
health and happiness.
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5. Dental
It’s advisable to start checking your dog’s teeth in puppyhood so
they become used to the practice. You can buy dog toothpaste
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Gardening
With the ground still warm from the summer
sun and moisture levels in the soil increasing,
September is the perfect time to create a new lawn.
Using grass seed is far cheaper than using reasonable quality
turf, plus you can choose a suitable grass mixture for the site and
it is easy to shape the lawn without having to cut pieces of turf.
So how do you ensure a great green surface with your newly
sown lawn? Examine the site first and calculate the total area to
be seeded, then study the grass seed packs in your local garden
centre. Many different types are available, but broadly speaking
you will find yourself choosing from various grades of utility lawn
(which usually contains a fair amount of rye grass to provide
toughness), finer lawns that look more elegant but need more
care, and mixtures suitable for lawns in partial shade.
It will be about three weeks before the seedlings emerge and
then about ten weeks before the lawn can be cut, so bear this in
mind when choosing your time to start.
Clear the area you wish to sow by removing all weeds (including
their roots), any old grass and any debris. Dig out or kill off any
perennial weeds before you sow the lawn, either by hand or with
a suitable weedkiller. One containing glyphosate will be carried
down to the plant’s roots or rhizomes but will be deactivated on
contact with the soil, meaning grass seed can be sown straight
away.
Dig the area over completely and consider the texture. Ideally
you want a light, free-draining loam that does not become too
dry in summer, nor waterlogged or compacted in winter. Improve
drainage in heavy soil by adding horticultural sand and some
bulky organic matter, whereas light soil will retain moisture
better if plenty of well-rotted organic matter is dug in.
Next, rake over the soil repeatedly to achieve a good level surface
that is free from large stones, any plant remains and other debris.
Gauging the level by eye is normally adequate, but if necessary
use a system of pegs and a spirit level.
Incorporate some granular general fertilizer, raking it in or
spreading it evenly over the prepared area. To prevent pockets
of subsidence forming, firm the area by treading it over evenly in
flat-soled shoes or boots, keeping your feet level as they hit the
soil, paying particular attention to the edges.
GOING GREEN
If you think the site is not level, drive in pegs along each side of
the patch. Mark each peg at the same distance from the top and
tap them in to the same height, using the mark as your guide.
Use a spirit level and (if necessary) string attached between the
pegs to check the levels, then re-rake the soil using the markers
on the pegs as a guide.
For lawn seed to germinate quickly you need warm, moist
conditions so avoid hot, dry weather and wait until just before
rain is forecast.
Using the directions on the pack, weigh out the quantity of grass
seed needed for one square metre. Use four upturned flowerpots
to mark the corners of a one metre square plot and distribute the
seed evenly over the plot, thus showing you how the lawn seed
should look when sown correctly. Obviously there is no need to
mark out each square metre, but with this as a guide you should
do perfectly well.
Never sow too thinly as this encourages weeds to invade and
makes a thin and moth-eaten looking lawn initially. You should
also avoid sowing too thickly as this will create poor-quality
seedlings that are more inclined to die off because of the damp,
muggy and overcrowded conditions.
If you have a large lawn it may be worth considering borrowing
or hiring a machine to sow the seed, but for most gardens hand
sowing is perfect. Sow the entire area with the lawn seed and
then lightly rake a thin layer of soil over the seed, so that much of
it is at least partially incorporated into the soil.
Water the surface regularly with a fine sprinkler or watering can
so that the seed can germinate and the young grass seedlings
start to grow. If birds are likely to be a problem, use a system
of twigs or canes with taut cotton tied between them to keep
the birds off the area. Alternatively, use garden netting but make
sure whatever you use is taut, or birds may get tangled up in it.
Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find Pippa’s Septemberdispatch
vegetable plant collection along with other gardening items: Nemaslug,
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by Pippa Greenwood
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parking, and refreshments will be available at the Community
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Lynn Mann, from Transition Telford, said:
COME AND SHARE IT!
‘September is the time of year when the veg patch is
producing more than you can cope with - enough courgettes
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more! If you expect this to happen in your garden, come and
share it at Harvest Local.’
There’ll be the chance to swap your surplus with vegetables
and fruit from people who may be growing different produce.
Plus, there will be expert advice available on how to collect,
save and preserve seed from this year’s crop for re-use next
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Botanical Beauty
Whether you prefer small succulents or a giant monstera, use plants and foliage to add a natural touch
to your home.
Group lots of small plants together,
contrasting their shapes, colours and
textures, to create an impact. Potted
plants, from £6, Ikea.
These hand-blown glass
mini-greenhouses will
nurture nature’s smallest
plants through their first
stages of life. Small
£28.50, large £38,
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Incredibly realistic,
these faux Silver
Saltmarsh stems look
beautiful simply placed
in bottles or grouped
together in a vase. £9,
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Surround yourself
with seasonal British
foraged grasses and seeded
foliage. Nostalgia botanical
wallpaper, £75 per roll,
Woodchip and Magnolia.
Printed on high-quality
white paper with a
slender black frame, this
set of two anatomical
plant prints will add a
touch of botanical
style. £175, Cox & Cox.
Bring Nature Indoors
This faded
image of flowers
and leaves is
printed on paper
with a linen
backing to give
it a crumpled
vintage look.
Kyoto wall
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Add a touch of
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with a lifelike
faux plant – no
need to water.
Lene Bjerre
Flora artificial
succulent, £65,
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Let the plants provide
the decorative accents
in your living room. Isla
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Smart Linen, £1,790,
Sofa.com.
These patterned ceramic
pots are modelled on the
outer leaves of an artichoke
and finished with an aqua
glaze. Artichoke pots, £8 and
£15, Garden Trading.
• Shades of green are very on-trend and
provide a lovely background for displays
of plants. They are easy to live with and
combine wonderfully with whites and offwhites,
as well as natural materials such as
timber, stone and linen.
• Botanical-themed wallpaper and fabrics
can be beautiful but quite overwhelming.
If you prefer to keep the look relatively
subtle, choose small-scale or delicate
prints in shades of green and neutrals for
background interest.
• To make an impact with a display of
real botanicals, choose large plants and
position in strategic places, as you would a
sculpture. Alternatively, place collections of
smaller plants together in rows or groups,
allowing for contrasts in shapes, colour and
texture. Don’t forget to pop trailing plants
on a high shelf to create a ‘living wall’ effect.
Coordinate pots or planters for a sense of
overall cohesion.
• Enhance your walls with botanical works
of art. Traditional school-style posters are
very on trend right now, as are anatomical
botanical drawings, eighteenth centurystyle
paintings (used as bold, whole-wall
murals) and graphic modern prints.
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Technology for The New Term
You don’t need to pay full price for your child’s computing
If your child needs a computer for schoolwork, don’t get
downhearted by the high prices you’ll see in your local
Apple Store or electronics emporium. You don’t need to
spend a lot to get a good computer.
There are three main types of computer. Windows
ones, which run Windows 10 (don’t get ones with older
versions; that usually means the hardware’s really old
too); Chromebooks, which run Google’s Chrome operating
system; and Apple ones. For most places the choice is
entirely up to you, but some specialist courses at college
or university may require specialist software.
If you’re looking for a Windows or Chromebook laptop,
there’s good news: those kinds of laptops are almost always
on sale, so you can expect a wide range of bargains. Sites
such as Techradar.com have monthly round-ups of the best
deals, organised into price bands: at the time of writing
there’s a really nice Asus laptop for just £159, while more
expensive laptops are available with discounts ranging
from £175 to over £400. Sites often provide reviews of the
products, so you can be sure you’re not buying something
that won’t be up to the job.
Another way to save cash is to buy a refurbished computer.
This means it’s been used by somebody else and then
returned to as-new condition. A number of firms specialise
in such computers and the discounts can be enormous: for
example, Laptops Direct currently has a perfectly decent
Windows 10 laptop for just £109.
If your child wants Apple kit, you’ll know it’s often very
expensive. Shopping around doesn’t usually uncover much
in the way of discounts but you can still save money if you
know where to look. Apple has a refurbished Mac store
on Apple.com. and at the time of writing it’s offering Mac
minis with a typical saving of £140, alongside MacBooks,
MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros and iMacs with £160 to
£190 off. Third party refurbished sellers can offer even
bigger discounts but check the age of the product: may
third-party computers are a few years old, which isn’t
necessarily a problem but does affect how big a bargain
you’re getting: don’t compare the price of a three-year-old
Mac with what Apple’s charging for a new one.
End of line stock can be good too. Every time Apple
updates its product range, the previous models are often
sold at a discount. Keep an eye on eBay and you can save
stacks – we’re writing this on an iMac we got brand new for
two-thirds of the list price by looking for end of line stock
– but make sure you stick to business sellers with solid,
positive feedback going back years.
Last but not least, there are second-hand computers.
Many ‘power users’ replace their computers regularly, and
those computers are still more than powerful enough for
the rest of us. eBay and classified advertising sites such
as Gumtree can be great sources of good second-hand
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Shockingly around 300 older people die every
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back into the cooking pot. However it’s more likely we owe
the saying to the practice of iron smelting, where damaged
tools or weapons would be melted down in a crucible.
Gets my goat
Welcome to the cutthroat world of nineteenth century
horse racing, when owners often used dirty tricks to knock
back their rivals. It was believed that nervous horses would
become calm if a goat was placed in the stall beside them, so
it was common for racing rivals to remove or ‘get’ the goat
assigned to a potential winner, in order to unsettle the horse.
Talking nineteen to the dozen
WHAT A LOAD
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“He was yakking nineteen to the dozen, acting
like he was the bee’s knees, but when I said he
was talking a load of tosh he got the hump.”
Foreign visitors overhearing this conversation in a British
pub could be forgiven for thinking they’d landed in a parallel
universe, but if you’re a native Brit, you’ll have understood it
as: “He was talking very quickly, behaving as though he was
somebody special, but when I criticised what he was saying
he became angry.”
Here in the UK we love our idioms: in fact English is probably
the most idiom-friendly language in the world. The Oxford
Dictionary defines an idiom as “a group of words established
by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those
of the individual words.” In plain English that means when
we say we’re “over the moon” it doesn’t mean we’ve joined
NASA’s space programme. This expression, meaning “elated
and excited”, is particular to our culture and we expect the
listener to know the words are being used in a non-literal
sense.
Here are some more great examples of English language
idioms, together with their origins:
A load of tosh
Although this is now taken to mean “a lot of nonsense”, a
load of tosh would originally have indicated success for
London’s ‘toshers’, individuals who used to scour the city’s
sewers searching for anything of value. ‘Tosh’ was actually the
treasure the searchers found, but the word became a negative
term to describe the unfortunate toshers themselves.
Bob’s your uncle
Believed to date from the Victorian era, “Bob’s your uncle”
refers to something that is easily and smoothly achieved. It
is thought that the saying was a sarcastic response to the
appointment of Arthur Balfour to a prominent position in
government by his uncle, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil. ‘Bob’ was
Prime Minister at the time.
All gone to pot
In olden times when food was scarce, leftover bones would
be used to make soup, so it’s possible that the expression
grew from the habit of putting discarded pieces from a meal
This expression comes from the Cornish tin and copper mines,
which were often affected by flooding. In the eighteenth
century steam pumps were installed to clear the floodwater
and, when working to their maximum capacity, these pumps
were able to clear nineteen thousand gallons of water for
every twelve bushels of coal used to fuel them. It must
have been easy for the miners to make the imaginative leap
between the rattling of the pumps at full steam and someone
speaking rapidly.
Raining cats and dogs
There are conflicting explanations for this expression, which
describes heavy rainfall. Witches were supposed to ride out
during storms in the shape of cats, while the Norse storm god
Odin was attended by dogs, so there could be a pagan origin
for this unlikely saying. A less fanciful explanation emerges
from the filthy streets of seventeenth century Britain, when
a heavy rainstorm might occasionally cause dead animals to
wash out of the drains.
Why are we so attached to these odd (and often illogical)
sayings? Maybe it’s because the English language has been
influenced by the presence of so many foreign invaders. The
Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings and the Norman
French have all left their mark on our language, so it’s
possible that our ancestors reinforced their sense of identity
by using expressions that were unique to their communities.
Another use for idioms is to succinctly express an idea when
no single word exists to do the job. When someone is accused
of being “in the doghouse” we know in just three words that
the person is not just in disgrace: they have behaved so badly
that they deserve the lowest possible status in the household
– banished to sleep in a drafty kennel with the dog.
Some of today’s most commonly-used idioms hark back to
working practices that are now obsolete. Someone working
on a sailing ship might literally “show someone the ropes” so
they would know which sail to hoist, but that useful phrase
gradually spilled out into wider society and “showing the
ropes” became the shorthand for introducing someone to a
specific job, task or activity.
Given that most of these terms are archaic, outdated and
obscure, it’s surprising that we continue to use them so
enthusiastically today. Idioms may continue to baffle students
of English, but there’s no doubt they help to give our speech
its unique character and vitality.
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The rise of the electric car can’t be underestimated.
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Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai has changed the game with its new Kona Electric.
Capable of travelling up to 279 miles on a single charge, it’s
got one of the most impressive ranges of any new electric car
available. And as a result of being based on the regular Kona, it
brings funky styling and plenty of in-car technology too.
It’s all put together in a compact package, which means that
it’s just as well suited to urban driving as it is to longer distance
motoring.
Jaguar I-Pace
The British firm has struggled in recent years as the diesel crisis
hit shortly after it invested heavily in the fuel. Fortunately, its
bet on an all-electric SUV has paid off, with customers queuing
up to buy one.
It’s easy to see why – the I-Pace is fast when you want it to be
but a comfortable cruiser when you want to relax. It’s far from
cheap at £64,495, but that’s good value compared with the
Tesla Model X, its biggest rival, and with almost 300 miles of
range recharging should be a rare occurrence.
Nissan Leaf
Nissan’s Leaf is often one of the first cars that springs to mind
when you think of electric vehicles. It was, after all, one of the
very first all-electric cars to become popular, and has gone on
to retain a lot of this popularity as the years have gone by.
These days the Leaf can still hold its own. It’ll crack 239 miles
on a single charge, and is spacious and comfortable too.
BMW i3s
BMW has taken time to refine its i3 all-electric city car, ditching
its petrol range extender thanks to better range. The firm has
also added this – the i3s – which gives the car a little added
performance.
It comes with a tuned stability system and a slightly
more dynamic look – but still encapsulates all the
good qualities of the regular i3 too.
Kia e-Niro
Ever since journalists first got behind the wheel of
the e-Niro, they’ve praised the crossover for being
good to drive and offering a battery capacity that
can consign range anxiety to the past.
However, unfortunately the e-Niro has been a
victim of its own success. Kia hasn’t been able to
source batteries quickly enough to meet demand
for the car, so wait times are now up to about
twelve months.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Do you want the good news or the bad news? The
good news is that the Ioniq Electric is a mighty
appealing electric car. It’s practical, good to drive
and surprisingly quick, too. The interior feels a little
on the cheap side, but it’s far from disappointing.
The bad news, though, is that Hyundai is hit by the same
battery shortage as Kia, so wait times can be up to a year. So if
you want one, you’re going to have to wait.
Audi E-tron
Audi may be one of the largest carmakers around, but it’s
actually been relatively late when it comes to an all-electric
model. However, this – the E-Tron – is its first model, bringing a
premium look and feel as well as impressive electric technology.
Audi claims that it’ll do 248 miles on a single charge, but also
provide plenty of space and practicality while it does so.
Renault Zoe
The Renault Zoe offers one of the cheapest entry points to EV
ownership, but don’t mistake that for meaning it’s a cheap and
cheerful offering that should be avoided – the Zoe is a great
little supermini.
Opt for the big battery version and you get 186 miles of range,
so most inner-city commuters will only have to charge it once
or twice a week. Prices start at just over £17,000 with the plugin
grant.
Tesla Model 3
Tesla could be classed as one of the founding fathers of the
electric car. The Model S, its saloon car, has arguably been one
of its most successful. But for many, it was just a touch too
expensive and a little out of reach.
That’s where the new Model 3 chimes in. It’s designed to be
a bit more affordable, but still capable of delivering plenty of
range and high technology levels too.
Volkswagen e-Golf
If you’re looking for a safe bet when it comes to your electric
vehicle purchase, you really can’t go wrong with the Volkswagen
e-Golf. It brings the build quality and dependability you’d
expect from one of the UK’s best-selling models, and simply
adds an electric powertrain.
It can travel up to 144 miles before the batteries need topping
up, and while that’s far from the best in the segment, it’s
perfectly acceptable for the typical commuter. With plug-in
car grant applied, prices hover around the £30,000 mark.
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TOP HOT SPOT IN
THE AZORES
Out in the Atlantic Ocean, this is the largest
island in the Azores, a colourful place blooming
year round but set precariously at the meeting
point of three tectonic plates: Eurasian, African
and North American. Bristling with dormant
craters and cones, laced in waterfalls, hot springs
and lakes, it’s truly awesome but these volcanic
wonders hold every visitor spellbound.
North-west of Ponta Delgada, the capital, a road winds up into
the hills fringed in wild gladioli, hydrangea and agapanthus.
The coastal scenery is delightful but turning inland you soon
reach the ‘Royal Belvedere’, where in 1901 Dom Carlos looked
down on the twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Framed by verdant
slopes, connected by a narrow strait, they spread across the
crater of a dormant volcano, their lovely colours reflecting
the ever-changing light, one lake as blue as the sky, the other
turquoise and green. Meadows shimmer along the shore and
beyond the slender bridge, the pretty town greets you with
cottage gardens, bandstand and church. According to legend,
the lakes were created by rivers of tears when a shepherd and
his beloved princess parted on the hilltop.
At the heart of the island, at 575 metres, Fire Lake claims the
purest water. In clear weather, vantage points along the road
reveal some stunning views, but in its pristine nature reserve
the lake can only be reached down a steep trail. The hike along
the shore is challenging at times but gorgeous, with luminous
water, sandy coves, scrubland and forest, cliffs and the crater
rim rising towards the sky.
Meanwhile on the northern slope, the hot springs of Caldeira
Velha nestle among giant ferns and towering trees, nature in
the raw almost like a Jurassic Park draped in red rocks and
steaming water. An iron-rich waterfall tumbles down into the
upper pool, pleasantly warm, but the lower pool reaches a
tingling 360 C. It’s the perfect way to relax after exploring the
nearby trails.
In the luxuriant hills in the south-east, Furnas has its own
geothermal gems. Down by the village, a stream meanders
orangy-red through mud springs and bubbling pools where
you hear the ‘Devil’s Heartbeat’ while mini-geysers pop all
around. Then head for the landscaped gardens of Terra
Nostra with its walking trails and bathing pools of different
temperatures, most amazing the circular lagoon near the
entrance, so large it rarely feels crowded. The orange water is
likely to colour your skin but before you shower, take time to
enjoy its health-giving minerals.
A short drive away, the crater lake boasts a romantic beach
with glistening water and a few pedal boats but you soon
smell the fumaroles puffing relentlessly at the foot of the hill.
The locals love them: want to cook your Sunday lunch or a
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My Partner’s Lost
IN THE
PAST
Sixties nostalgia began when she started
buying and selling vintage clothes and
jewellery online, and for a while it turned
into a bit of an obsession,” Jamie explains.
But Jamie became concerned when Mimi
gradually lost interest in her hobby and
found nothing new to replace it.
“These days she just watches reruns of
1960s films and TV shows on YouTube,
while I prefer to get out of the house and
see something new. Mimi often talks about
her childhood as being a happy time, so
perhaps that’s why she wants to escape
into the past. I just wish I could persuade
her to take more interest in the present.”
The nature of nostalgia
Do you listen to Spotify while your partner
still enjoys scratchy cassette recordings? Do
you bristle each time he or she switches on the
Yesterday channel, or counts out loose change
instead of using a contactless card?
Age affects people in different ways and if you’re a forwardlooking
person who is willing to embrace change, it can be
frustrating when your partner seems happier living in the past.
If you can both laugh off your differences and set them aside,
there’s no problem, but if your partner’s behaviour starts to
affect your lifestyle as a couple, it could be a red flag for your
relationship.
Not going out
Mary Adebusi-Jones, aged 58, used to work in the fashion
industry and still likes to keep up to date with current trends.
Now semi-retired, she enjoys spending time with younger
people as a member of a local rock choir.
Although Mary’s husband Stephen is actually two years
younger, she feels his behaviour and outlook is typical of
someone much older.
“In his younger days, Steve always wanted to hear the latest
band, try different foods and travel to new places, but all that
stopped when he reached the age of 45. These days he prefers
to stay in, listening to the same music he played when he was
young. He even moans when I suggest something different, like
trying out a new recipe.”
Mary admits she finds Steve’s lack of interest in the world of
today hard to take. “He seems stuck in a rut of his own making.
There are moments when I look at him and think ‘why can’t I
have the old Steve back?’”
A victim of vintage?
That’s a familiar story for Jamie Barber, who has lived with his
partner Mimi for the past twenty-five years. “Mimi’s interest in
It’s difficult to watch a partner who was
once positive, optimistic and adventurous
lose those qualities as they age: clinging
on to a familiar past instead of enjoying
the present. For those people nostalgia
becomes a kind of safety blanket: a protective space where
they can hide from the stresses and strains of today’s fastpaced
world. While it’s easy to accuse them of being ‘stuck in
a rut’, a psychiatrist may take a different view. If your partner
is displaying symptoms such as low energy and general loss
of pleasure in everyday life, it’s possible they are suffering
from a condition called dysthymia. Also known as ‘Persistent
Depressive Disorder’ and closely related to depression, this
condition can last for years and, thanks to its undramatic
symptoms, often goes undiagnosed.
A person with dysthymia might suffer from low self-esteem,
show little interest in daily activities and seem irritable and
‘down’ much of the time. Avoiding social activities, not getting
minor tasks done and losing concentration are also signs of
this condition. The good news is that it can be relieved by a
combination of talking therapy and medication.
Learning to enjoy the present
So what can you do if you suspect that your partner is suffering
from low-level depression? Giving them an opportunity to
talk to you freely about any concerns or worries may be all
that’s needed to kick-start the change and help them enjoy life
again. But if you genuinely believe that your partner’s mental
health is at risk, you should encourage them to contact a GP.
Alternatively you could find help at Age UK, which runs a free
counselling service throughout the UK. Call Age UK’s helpline
on 0800 678 1602 to locate a counsellor near you, or visit their
website at ageuk.org.uk.
Whoever came up with the wise old adage “Yesterday is history,
tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; that’s why they call it the
present!” seems to have understood the importance of looking
forward, rather than living in the past. While most people enjoy
looking back at their past experiences, the trouble starts when
reminiscence becomes a substitute for real life. If you can
communicate that message to your partner, there’s a chance it
could transform both your lives for the better.
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Medieval Shopping
Shopping in medieval times would certainly
have been an assault on the senses.
The medieval town was a very different place to our
shopping centres today. Although the problem of litter
is a current (and valid) environmental concern thanks
to our overuse of packaging, crowded medieval streets
would have habitually run with sewage, blood from
slaughtered animals, rats and loose livestock. Couple
this with the fact most people didn’t wash very often,
and one can only imagine the smell and noise (or hue
and cry) of which you would have run the gauntlet, by
popping out for a loaf of bread!
There were two types of shop owner in medieval England:
merchants and craftsmen, and both were commonly
governed by guilds.
Merchant or craft guilds consisted of members who
traded in a certain commodity such as wool, or who were
specifically skilled artisans, respectively. By grouping
together as a guild, they were able to set standards and prices
for their trade. Paying for membership of the guild also provided
traders with protection.
Craft guilds would offer apprenticeships with the opportunity
of learning a skill through a master craftsman and earning the
resulting qualifications or papers.
An apprenticeship was unwaged; sometimes families would
even pay for their son to learn a respected trade. This payment
would include food and lodging although it usually meant
sleeping on the shop floor.
Once a young man had completed his apprenticeship, he
became a journeyman and would be paid for his services. A
journeyman would have to produce his ‘masterwork’ to be given
the title of master craftsman.
There were punishments for those who broke the rules of the
guild, often favouring the medieval penchant for humiliation
(think of the popularity of the town and village stocks).
For example, in those days bread was unleavened and sold by
weight. A baker caught adding weights to his dough to make a
heavier loaf would be made to walk through the town with the
loaves tied around his neck. Likewise, a brewer who produced
bad or adulterated beer would be forced to publicly drink it and
then have the rest poured over his head.
Banishment from a guild meant the merchant or artisan was
unlikely to work in the town again.
Most medieval trade premises were workshops as well, with the
merchant or craftsman living above. Wealthier merchants would
have larger houses built on the outskirts of the town.
The shop front would generally have no glass windows but
instead would be open to the street, with wooden shutters put
up when it was closed.
It was common for tradespeople to group their shops together,
possibly because it was easier for the guilds to oversee, so
streets became dedicated to one commodity or craft, for
example, a street of bakeries or a lane of cobblers. We can still
see this reflected in some old street names today.
Because most people couldn’t read, medieval shop signs were
symbols made of painted wood or wrought iron, sometimes
partially gilded. These large signs were hung on brackets and
chains attached to the building and were made obvious to the
medieval customer. The sign for an apothecary was a pestle and
mortar. A blacksmith had an anvil and hammer, while a farrier,
who looked after horses’ hooves, might have had a simple
horseshoe.
In those days, barbers were also surgeons and dentists hence
their sign: a red and white striped pole signified blood and
bandages.
It is thought that the ‘three balls’ sign for a pawnbroker (who
lent money in exchange for the collateral of valuable goods)
may have evolved from the symbol for three gold coins.
A butcher’s sign was usually a bull’s head coupled with butchery
tools. Most butchers would have a barn and slaughterhouse
attached to the back of their shop and animals were killed on
the premises. Carcasses would be hung outside on hooks, and
meat laid out on slabs or special sills attached to the building
known as ‘shammels’. These were a common feature of medieval
shop fronts.
The typical overhangs of medieval buildings would have served
to protect the goods on display below, both from the weather
and things being thrown out of the windows above.
As with the shop signs, instead of written notices shop owners
would hang symbolic objects outside their premises to keep
customers informed of what was going on. For example, if a
brewer’s beer was ready, he would hang a green branch outside.
Other examples of craftsmen or ‘mongers’ (tradespeople selling
a certain type of goods) who might have a shop in a medieval
town were: stonemason; draper (who sold cloth); tailor;
carpenter; cobbler (who repaired old shoes) and cordwainer
(who made new ones); grocer; furrier; fishmonger; baker;
weaver; cheesemonger; cooper (barrel maker); cartwright;
ironmonger; bowyer (who made archer’s bows); fletcher (who
made the arrows); and chandler (who originally made candles).
Many of these skills were passed down through families to
become common surnames.
As well as blacksmiths who forged iron, there were other
metalsmiths including goldsmiths and silversmiths. Not only
did goldsmiths make jewellery and other objects from gold but
they also produced gold leaf to adorn the beautiful handwritten
medieval manuscripts of the day.
Most shops closed around 3pm, having been open as early as
6am. A curfew bell would be rung between 8pm and 9pm and
everyone was then expected to vacate the streets or else have a
very good excuse for being there. We could probably learn a lot
from our medieval ancestors.
by Catherine Rose
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The History of Conkers
With autumn comes the familiar sight of shiny
brown conkers, the fruit of the horse chestnut
tree, revealing themselves as their prickly
green casings ripen and split open. These nuts’
sheen and rich colour make them irresistible
to children and they are still used for playing
the traditional game of Conkers.
The game of Conkers has two players. Each player has a
conker which has had a small hole drilled through the centre
and been threaded onto a piece of string around 25cm long.
The players then take turns to strike the other’s conker until
it breaks, earning a point each time. Scoring is accumulative,
with the victor’s conker additionally taking on the points of
their opponent. A new conker is known as a noner and conkers
can build up points to become sixers, tenners and beyond.
The first recorded game of Conkers took place on the Isle of
Wight in 1848, around 200 years after the horse chestnut tree
was introduced into Britain from eastern Europe. Before this, a
similar game had been played using hazelnuts (also known as
cobnuts) or snail shells.
It is not generally known where the name ‘conker’ – used to
refer to both the game and the horse chestnut fruit – originates
from. Some suggestions are that it comes from the French
verb cogner which means ‘to bump’ or that it is perhaps a
colloquial version of the word conquer (the original cobnut or
snail shell game was referred to as Conquerors). However, in
other regions of the UK, the game of Conkers is also known as
Cheggers, Cobblers and Kingers.
Often found in parks, the horse chestnut tree displays flower
spikes in spring known as candles. Unlike the sweet chestnut,
its starch-rich fruit is extremely bitter and not edible to humans
due to its high saponin content. However, in the Balkans, horse
chestnuts were traditionally fed to horses to make their coats
shiny. They can also be used as food for cattle by soaking them
in lime water, boiling, grinding and adding them to fodder.
As well as being traditionally used as a horse food, the tree’s
name may be due to the appearance of the horseshoe-shaped
leaf scars that occur on its branches.
Conkers become harder with age but there have always been
tricks of the trade to ensure your conker is a champion. I can
recall my father swearing by soaking them overnight in vinegar.
You can also do a test first to eliminate weaker conkers by
placing them in a bowl of water. Those that are less dense (and
so more easily smashed) will float, while the harder, denser
conkers will sink.
The technique of drilling through the conker is vital too: the
hole needs to be perfectly round and smooth with no cracks or
fissures that could weaken the conker’s structure.
Vinegar baths and other such underhand tactics are regarded
as cheating and prevented in the annual World Conker
Championships where all contestants are supplied with readythreaded
conkers.
The World Conker Championships began in Northamptonshire
in 1965. A group of regulars at the pub in Ashton, whose green
had an abundance of horse chestnut trees, decided one rainy
day to have a game of Conkers with a small prize for the winner
and the remaining money going to RNIB Talking Books, as one
of the players had a blind relative.
The game grew to become an annual event with people
coming from all over to take part. Today it is international with
the first overseas title having been won by Mexican Jorge
Ramirez in 1976 and the first ladies’ title being awarded to
Selma Becker from Austria in 2000. In addition, there are now
junior competitions that attract schools with sponsorship and
entertainment. Money is still given to the visually impaired with
hundreds of thousands of pounds raised to date.
Conkers are not only interesting for their history as a playground
game, it was once thought that they could help win us the war.
In the autumn of 1917, the Ministry of Supply offered children
money through their schools and the Scout movement to
collect as many conkers as they could. Under the Official
Secrets Act, they were not told why.
In fact, Lloyd George had asked a scientist called Professor
Weizman to discover a way for Britain to manufacture cordite,
which was needed for ammunition. At that time the country
was experiencing a shortage due a shipping blockade that
prevented its import from America.
To make cordite, a large supply of acetone is required, and to
produce it, the professor needed a good source of starch. This
was readily available in horse chestnuts.
However, thanks to the enthusiasm of
the children, the government ran into
problems when it came to transporting
and storing the huge amounts of conkers
collected, which had to be taken and
kept at secret factory locations. The plan
was consequently abandoned.
Conkers are believed to have medicinal
properties, helping in the treatment
of haemorrhoids, varicose veins and
rheumatism. It was once thought that
carrying one in your pocket was enough
to reap the benefits, although these
days there are tinctures and ointments
available which contain its extracts.
by Alison Runham
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Admaston
at Admaston House Comm. Centre:
Mon: Yoga; 6.30-8pm
Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar
lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm,
Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm
Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Tuesday
(term time) 4.15-5.30pm (Ages 2-12), Email:
natalie@cookstars.co.uk
Wed: WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight
Watchers 5:30&7pm, Bollywood Dancing
6.45-8.30pm
Thu: Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18)
7.30-9.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm.
Fri: Youth club 7.30-9pm.
If you would like further info. on above visit
www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Moira
Hoath on 07722 213264.
Wrekin & Telford Singers meet every Fri
7:30pm at Admaston House. We are a mixed
voice choir - no audition just come along
and enjoy singing with a friendly group of
people. Contact Judi 01952 411801 or visit our
Facebook @wrekin&telford singers or www.
wtsingers.org.uk
Church Aston
Shropshire Wildlife Trust - Newport branch
Indoor talks - 2nd Tue of mth (Sept - Mar
exc. Dec) 7.30pm @ St Andrew's Hall, Church
Aston, TF10 9JL. Contact Steve on 01952
550862
Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings
held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall,
Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers
& demonstrations. Guests admission is £4.
Contact Doreen 01952 813267 or Ann 01952
812547 for further details.
Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd
Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall.
New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092
Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing,
knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall,
Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New
members welcome.
Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly
Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers,
outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or
812092
at Church Aston Village Hall:
Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates,
2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt.wks),
7-10pm Whist
Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing
Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle
Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes,
7-10pm Whist
Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs
Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe
dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts
Sun: From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons
Dawley
Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club
- Meets every Wednesday at Dawley Social
Club, King St, Telford TF4 2AG @ 7.30pm to
10pm. Contact: 07834 808943
Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday,
Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934
Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian
Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am-
12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley
TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961
www.tcfonline.org.uk
Dawley Christian Centre:
Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows,
Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under
5’s
Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club
(3rd Fri each mth) 9-12 Table Top Sale
Donnington
Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band
Practice nights Weds @ Asda Donnington.
Uke players needed. Contact us at:
tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162
Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football
Club - are looking to recruit male and female
players for the 2014/2015 season - if you
are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to
come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to
7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near
Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or
Saul: 07411 467341.
Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.45-
9pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11.
See website for details or contact us by email:
Telford.seacadets@yahoo.com
Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’
pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions.
Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to
11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place
0844 854 9128.
at Donnington Methodist Church:
2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church
(3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a
child you will need to bring an adult with you!
An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t
wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed.
We don’t expect you to belong to a church.
Edgmond
at Edgmond Village Hall:
Toddler group 10.00-11.30 (term time only) -
Contact Chloe 07498 282055
Mon (term time only): Painting - drawing
classes 1.00-3.30pm. More details - Cynthia
James 07722 624 210.
Every Tue Afternoon: Lunch - Afternoon tea
- soup - sandwiches - cakes - tea - coffee
- wine - prosecco & lots more, 1pm-5pm
- more info Janis 01952 820572 / 07739
634703.
Every 3rd Wed of Month - Edgmond W.I
7.30-10pm. Visitors welcome: £3.50, incl.
refreshments. Contact Dianne: 01952 825564.
Every 1st Sat of Month - Table Top Sale
9.30am-12.30. Bacon sandwiches, tea/coffee
& cakes. £6 table, free entry contact Janis
07739 634703
Antoaneta's Writers' Edgmond meet on 1st
Wed of month at 5.30pm in members own
homes. New members are welcomed. We are
a small and friendly group keen to advance
our writing. Contact Mark Pearce on 01952
550557 or email markpearce17@hotmail.com
for more info.
Hadley
Telford Slings - babywearing socials and sling
hire, every 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of the
month at EPIC TF4 3EE, home consultations
also available - fb.me/telfordslings for details
or email telfordslings@outlook.com
Hadley Five O Club - for over 50s meets most
Mondays 9-45am to 12-noon at Hadley United
Services clubroom. Talks, entertainers, trips
out, refreshments etc Call in, or ring Keith on
01952-244804.
Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week,
Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934
Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club -
at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple)
on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For
info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or
Annette Jones on annette.jones234@yahoo.
com
Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group
- We offer support and friendship to people
living with Parkinson’s, their families and
carers. Come along to our friendly group,
meet other people affected by Parkinson’s
and get involved in a range of events and
activities. Castle Farm Community Centre in
Hadley, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month.
T: 01952 253877
Horsehay
Horsehay and District Townswomen’s Guild
meet on the 3rd Mon of each month at
Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 01952
503535 for more info.
Horsehay Methodist Church - coffee morning
on Wed 10.30-noon. Parents & toddlers on
Fri mornings 10-11.30am. Youth group Fri
7-8.30pm (10 to 14 yr olds)
Ketley
Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Saturday
(term time) 9.30-11.00am at Ketley
Community Centre (Ages 2-12), Email:
natalie@cookstars.co.uk
Telford Stamp and Card Club meets on the
second Monday of each month (except July
and August) at 7.30pm at Ketley Community
Centre, Telford, TF1 5AN. Visitors welcome.
Lawley
Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community
Centre. For further information contact Peter
Seager on 01952 419999
Lawley & District WI meet on the 1st Tue of
every month at 7.30pm StJohn’s Church Hall
at Lawley. For more info. call Denise Edwards
01952 405756.
Leegomery
Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Thursday
(term time) 4.30-5.45pm at Leegomery
Community Centre (Ages 2-12), Email:
natalie@cookstars.co.uk
Lilleshall
Lilleshall Women’s Institute - Open to all
age groups - speakers, demonstrations,
refreshments and raffle. At Lilleshall Memorial
Hall 3rd Tue of month 7.30pm. Guests £3 per
session. Contact Fran Taylor 01952 604718.
Pop In Coffee held on the 3rd Thursday of
each month at St Michael's Church. Everyone
welcome.
Madeley
Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc.
Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall,
Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more
info call Tamara on 01952 680030.
Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat –
every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952
380934
Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at
Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For
more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email
telfordcentre@wea.org.uk.
1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen
Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room,
Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG
Contact 01952 878069.
Muxton
Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a
Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School
for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at
6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New
members are welcome!
at St John’s Church Muxton:
Mon: 12:30-2:15pm NCT Bumps and Babes
group - for parents and carers with children
under 2, £1.50 donation Painting Club 2-4pm
(term time).
Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, term time), Rainbows -
followed by Brownies & Guides
Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed)
Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed)
Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth)
Thu: Forget Me Not Films 9.30am Monthly,
Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly &
Beacon 7.45pm
Fri: Join us 4 a Cuppa! 11am Monthly plus
litter pick, Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of
mth)
Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm
Sat: Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly)
Available for hire for parties etc..
Sun: Church Services 11am
Available for hire for parties etc..
If you would like further info. on the above
activities - contact the church on 01952
670033
Newport
Russian Language Classes - Fun and
insightful with native Russian speaker
Aleksandra. Suitable for complete beginners
to advanced. 6.30pm Tue & Fri evenings at
Cosy Hall, Newport. For more info 07528 489
320 russianclasses1@gmail.com
Sustainable Newport - local people working
to make Newport more sustainable. Find us
on Facebook Twitter & Instagram or email
info@sustainablenewportshropshire.org.
The Probus Club of Newport meet on the
first Monday of each month at 1pm for lunch
at The Swan at Forton. If you are a retired
gentleman, then feel free to check that we
are a friendly bunch! Phone Gwyn Jones on
01952 813433 for more details.
U3A Newport - meet the 3rd Tue of each
month at The Royal British Legion Club,
Audley Road, Newport at 2pm. £1 entry to
include refreshments, Members and visitors
are most welcome to come along. Please visit
our website to find out more.
Evening Stitchers - Wed fortnightly 7.30
- 9.30pm Newort Cricket Club, Audley
Avenue. Friendly, bring your own Emb. Knit,
patchwork etc. Alison 01952 324084
Beaumaris Singers - New members welcome.
We are a chamber choir of around 20 voices.
We meet every Tuesday at 7.15pm during
term time at Cosy Hall, Newport. For more
information call David 07710 005050 or visit
our website www.beaumarissingers.org
Newport Rotary Lite - We’re an active,
informal and mixed club focused on doing
things to help the community in Newport
and beyond. Message us through Facebook
- Newport Shrops Rotary Lite.
Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Monday
(term time) 4.15-5.30pm at Newport Cricket
Club (Ages 2-12), Email: natalie@cookstars.
co.uk
Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Monday
(term time) 6.30-8.15pm at Burton Borough
Home Ec Room (Ages 10-17), Email: natalie@
cookstars.co.uk
Gnosall, Newport & District Lions Club. 1st
Mon monthly at 8pm - Community Room,
Gnosall Fire Station, Wharf Road ST20
0DB. For people interested in helping in the
community. Contacts: Pat 01785 780032 or
John 01952 273919.
Newport Writers' Circle meet on 2nd Wed
of month (except Aug), 10.30am in the
library. New members welcomed. A friendly
group who share their stories in a warm
and welcoming way. Contact Mark Pearce
on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@
hotmail.com for more info.
Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice
Choir - seeking new members for well
established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on
Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd
Newport. Novices are welcome, come along
for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom
Jones, just someone who can hold a note
and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our
website, or call 01952 813267.
Newport Afternoon Guild meet on the 1st
Wed 2-4pm at the Cosy Hall in Newport. Call
01952 825 287 for further infomation.
Newport Bridge Academy - Meet Mondays
7pm at Royal Naval Association, Bellmans
Yard, Newport. All standards welcome -
very friendly club. Expert tuition every week
from EBU Grand master & qualified teacher,
followed by duplicate bridge. Easy parking
and tea/coffee included. Please call Grahame
on 07541 048785 or Bob on 07907 887010
or email newport.bridge.academy@outlook.
com
Newport Bridge Club meet Tue & Thu 7pm
at The Hub St Mary Street Newport. We
welcome duplicate bridge players of all
standards. Interested? Come and join us. Call
01952 814474 for more details or e-mail info@
newport-bridge-club.co.uk
The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed
voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport.
Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity
Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you
would like to meet us just come to rehearsals,
you will be very welcome, or ring secretary
01952 811741 for more information.
Cygnus Book Club – Come along and join a
friendly group as we discuss a spiritual book
or theme of the month – all whilst enjoying
drinks and cake! Contact Romella 07894
812440
Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music
Therapy Unit are collecting and recycling
used printer ink cartridges to raise funds to
subsidise Music Therapy for children with
learning difficulties. Please drop off at Boots
or Ace Computers, High St, Newport.
Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport
on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm
‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly.
Details and booking contact Catherine on
01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking.
co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking
Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport,
every Friday 9.45-11.30, pre-school age.
Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or
just call in.
Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with
warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for
hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed -
pool, Thu - bingo, Fri - dominoes/quiz nights/
live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment.
Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540
Friends Singles Club, 45+, established
in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport.
Full details from 07955 851256 or email:
singlesfriends18@gmail.com
Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ.
Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm;
Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on
07780 611260
The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held
from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each
month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport.
Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana
01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101.
Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday
during term time at Newport Cottage
Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and
outings. New members welcome. Contact
Chris 01952 811533
Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet
from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall,
Newport. Beginners and more experienced
enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on
01743 884658
Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting
Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’
Grammar School. For further information
please call Michael on 07528489320 or email
michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk
Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every
month, The Square and The Buttercross,
Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934
Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly
on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane.
All members/ex members of Girl Guiding
welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for
further details.
Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm
on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church
Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www.
newportphotoclub.com for details.
Oakengates
Maddocks Chess Club - Monday nights from
7:30pm at Maddocks Sports & Social Club,
Church St, Oakengates, Telford. TF2 6BU.
www.maddockschess.co.uk
FREE Art and Craft Sessions - at The Wakes,
Oakengates - every Thursday 10-2pm no
need to book just turn up, everyone welcome.
Table top sale - first Saturday of each month,
10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in
Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates.
Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our
facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church
Wrockwardine Wood)
Oakengates Traditional Market - Saturday
– every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952
380934.
The Telford & District branch of the Multiple
Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social
on the 2nd Thursday of each month from
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12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall
in Oakengates. There is a short chair based
exercise session followed by refreshments & a
chance to chat - open to anyone affected by
MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593.
Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United
Church - 6pm Anchor Boys, 7pm Junior Boys
Section. Friday - 7pm Company Section
(boys and girls school year 7+). Contact Dave
on 07548 574901.
Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on
the 4th Thu of each month at the United
Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207
for more info.
Priorslee
Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine
Classes every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm, University
Campus Telford, Conference Centre,
Priorslee. TF2 9NN All abilities welcome.
Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details
or see our Facebook page facebook.com/
MaudeandRose.
Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd,
Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw.
Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us
for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all
are welcome.
AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the The
Lion Inn, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each
month. Please contact Pauline Comley for
further details 01952 200359
Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church
Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday
of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am,
ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941
961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@btinternet.
com
Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month,
2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal.
Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for
more details.
Shawbirch
Shawbirch Community Centre:
Mon-Fri: Little Chicks Pre-School 9am - 3pm
Mon: Youth Club 10-15 yrs (6–8pm)
Wed: Bridge Club (7pm – 10pm)
Fri: Telford Stage School - 5.45pm
The community centre is available
to hire evenings & weekends.
For further info. call 01952 248538.
Sheriffhales
Sheriffhales W.I. - Meet every 4th Thursday,
7.30pm at Sheriffhales village hall. For further
info contact Janet 07964 370679.
Shifnal
15th Nov (Fri) - Shifnal & District Male Voice
Choir With guest musicians, 7:30pm at St
Mary’s & St Joseph’s RC Church, 24, Victoria
Road, Shifnal, TF11 8AE. Tickets £8 (in
advance or on the gate), Includes Tea, Coffee
and Biscuits, excellent Raffle Prizes. Contact:
Joe Mascarenhas 07732 538962
Royal British Legion Shifnal Branch. Meets
every third Monday at 2000 hrs at the War
Memorial Club 5 Ways Roundabout Shifnal.
Serving and ex_serving personal most
welcome.
‘Live at Home’ in Shifnal, Albrighton and
surrounding villages - Reduces isolation,
and encourages independence and a better
quality of life for over 60’s. Now recruiting
volunteers with varying tasks, from driving,
to serving tea. 10 minutes here and there,
or a regular 5 hours. Please make contact to
join us as a member or volunteer on 01952
879873 or Rachel.powell@mha.org.uk
Shifnal Chorale mixed choir - Monday
evenings 7.30-9.30pm Trinity Church, Victoria
Road, Shifnal. New members welcome with
no auditions. Please contact Angela on 07916
870 839 or visit our website shifnalchorale.
org.uk/
Shifnal in Stitches - Informal knitting and
crochet group meeting at the White Hart pub
every first Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm.
All ages and all skill levels welcome. Find us
on facebook.com/shifnalinstitches or email
shifnalinstitches@gmail.com
Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday
afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane,
Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All
Senior Citizens are welcome.
Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every
Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the
Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4
years and under with their carers welcome.
Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon
& Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always
welcome including beginners or ‘back to
tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout
the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or
Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for
juniors.
LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people
offering friendship and company, activities
and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre
trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952
879873
Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior
Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim
01952 463211.
Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer
lessons are on offer from local volunteers in
Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of
computers, but would like to learn at your
own pace, call 01952 461018 during Library
open hours..
Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month,
2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal.
Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for
more details.
Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb,
Jun & Oct) at Park House, Shifnal for a meal
with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on
01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-menslink.co.uk
Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb,
Jun & Oct) at Park House, Shifnal for a meal
with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on
01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-ladieslink.co.uk
Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every
Thu during term time at The Youth Club,
Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet
at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm-
9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759
Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The
working party meets each month from March
through to the end of Nov. on the 1st and
3rd Sats and the 2nd and 4th Thurs 9.30am
- noon. Enthusiastic helpers most welcome.
Contact Angela - 01952 462627 for more
details or just turn up on the day.
Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every
month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Professional Floral Art Demonstrations,
Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers,
come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952
461076
Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue
of every month at Curriers Lane Room,
Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce
your own floral arrangement. Members £2,
non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952
750312.
Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on
Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form
common room). New recruits welcome.
Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for
further details.
St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am
– 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the
Brooke Room.
Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every
Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to
drop in for a drink & a chat.
Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every
Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist
Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their
carers are welcome.
St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road,
Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All
welcome for a drink and a chat.
St Georges
Telford & Wrekin Arthritis Support Group,
meet monthly at St. George’s Sports & Social
Club, Church St. 7.30–9.30pm. Also organize
trips with side lift coaches and a 5 days
holiday once a year with disabled access.
Hydrotherapy sessions Thu 5–7pm, by appt
only. For further details contact Mrs. Pat
Watkins on 01952 618381.
at St Georges Methodist Church:
Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies
(Contact: 01952 293944)
Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club -
meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull)
1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI
meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact A.
Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details.
Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside
Ladies Choir - Are seeking new members.
We sing a variety of music for enjoyment. You
are welcome to come and join us. Parking is
available. Contact 01952 613007 for further
details.
Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s
group. For all pre-school children and their
carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist
Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include
snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976
460777.
Telford - Town Centre
Monthly Craft Fair (2nd Sat of each mth),
9.30am-3.30pm at Meeting Point House,
Southwater, Telford. Free entry to over 25
stalls of local crafters and artists. Onsite café
serving breakfasts, lunch and afternoon teas.
Afternoon Tea at Meeting Point House,
Southwater - available Mon to Sat 12-3pm
in the vintage inspired tea room. £8 for two,
includes a pot of tea. The room is also great
for birthdays and celebrations as well as
local community groups. Call 01952 292268,
visit www.meetingpointhouse.co.uk or email
reception@meetingpointhouse.co.uk
Tuesday Group lively discussions in a good
humoured atmosphere. Women meeting
10:30 to 12:30 on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the
month. Venue subject to change. Contact
Brenda on 01952 610939.
Trench
ATC meet at TA Centre, Territorial House,
Trench, Telford between 18.45 - 21.30 every
Tue & Thu night. Contact number for Sqn
01952 670720
Wellington
5th Oct (Sat) - Annual Exhibition - Telford
Railway Modellers Group at Sports Hall,
Charlton Academy, Apley Ave, Wellington,
TF1 3FA, 10am to 4pm. Adults £4; Child £2;
Family (2+2)£10. 20+ layouts; traders and
demonstration stands. Free parking; easy
access for wheelchairs; refreshments. See
website: TRMG.webs.com for more details.
Enquiries: John on 01952 820376 or 07974
749955.
The Telford Railway Modellers Group meets
every Wednesday, 7-9pm at the Old Church
Hall, Severn Drive, Dothill TF1 3JP. We run
all gauges N to O. All ages and skill levels are
welcome. Contact John on 01952 820376, or
Doug on 01952 810461
Telford Stamp and Card Club Meetings -
Stamp Club meetings are on the 2nd Monday
of each month, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, in the
Belmont Hall, Wellington. For more info call
Richard Camp on 01952-405458.
SPACES available at Wellington Brownies
- for girls aged 7-10, Mon 6:30-7:45pm,
Wellington Methodist Church - contact
Joanne Martin on 01952 254555
Wrekin Flower Club - Meet 3rd Wed of the
month at Belmont Hall Wellington TF1 1LU
at 2pm. Friendly Club who enjoy the skills of
National & International Demonstrators, Sales
Table, and a "cuppa". You will be made very
welcome. Contact Linda Hood 01952 252243.
Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus
meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at
Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1
1LU for singing and fun. For more info.
contact Membership Secretary, Carol Shore
on 01952 597851 or 07792 862826.
Wellington, the home of The Telfordaires
Barbershop Harmony Chorus. For the MALE
voice. If you can or can’t sing, just like to try,
or need some entertainment for an event.
Contact us on 0845 463 1618
Art and Craft fun for toddlers - every Friday
at 11am at Wellington Methodist Church.
Contact Kirsty on 07741 066858 or kirsty@
art4tots.com or visit www.Art4Tots.com for
further details.
Art for Enjoyment - at Wellington Methodist
Church - Tue mornings or afternoons, and
now on Thu afternoons as well, 1.30 - 3.30pm.
Call Liz Doody, the course tutor for more info.
or to book your place on 07970 709116.
SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road,
Wellington. House, Gardens and Tearoom
open 10am-5pm until 3rd Nov19, Fri-Tue each
week, last admission to house 4pm.
Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday
each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel,
Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more
about us, our activities and how to join us, t:
0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo.
com
Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road
and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel
01952 380934
U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month
meeting at Belmont Community Hall,
Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see
what’s on offer, or visit our website.
S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure
Gaming Society) one of the biggest
wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as
well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. We meet at
Belmont Hall in Wellington - see website for
more details: www.stagstelford.co.uk or call
01952 417747 .
Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet
weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union
Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington,
TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or
email jadesingers@btinternet.com
Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets
every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts
Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from
Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.
wrekinartspc.com
Belmont Community Hall in Wellington -
meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea,
raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also
lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on
the premises. All welcome. For further details
contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409.
The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every
Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington
Methodist Church. All girls welcome from
5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952
405178.
Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild
meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm
at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington.
Visitors welcome. Call 01952 276615 for more
info.
Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild
meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm
at the Carvers Close Community Room,
Holyhead Rd, Wellington. For more info call
01952 251 364.
Eyton & Wellington WI - Meet every 2nd Wed
of the month at 7:30pm in the Belmont Hall,
Wellington for speakers, friendship and tea &
biscuits. Visitors welcome. Call Judi on 01952
411801 for more details.
Grace Church Wellington - meets Sundays
at 11am in the Wellington Library. An
independent local fellowship. Visit www.
gcwellington.com.
Other Areas
20-22nd Sep (Fri-Sun) - Shrewsbury
Beatles Weekend - there will be a whole
range of events including live music, special
guest speakers and Beatles film screenings
Ticket information – www.facebook.com/.
shrewsburybeatles/events
10th Oct (Thu) - Derwen College Open
Day, 10am-4pm. Find out more about the
specialist vocational FE college’s facilities and
provision and curriculum pathways with Q&A
sessions, tours and have-a-go activities. Ideal
for prospective students, families and carers.
Also includes opportunity to visit the Short
Breaks@Derwen facilities which provides
holiday provision for adults with learning
difficulties and disabilities. Email amy.snow@
derwen.ac.uk to register your interest or for
more information.
Apley Arena - Outdoor equestrian arena
50x30m with jumps to hire all year round £10,
07714 743369
Ironbridge Rotary – A friendly group of
men and women doing good and having
fun. Members from all over the Telford area.
Join us and make a difference. For more info:
ironbridgerotary@gmail.com or find us on
Facebook or the internet.
Garden Club - Kynnersley Village Hall, Telford,
TF6 6DX. Meet monthly, 2nd Friday of each
month at 7pm, we welcome members from
all around the Telford area Contact Hannah
talksherlock@gmail.com 01743 341949.
The Wolverhampton Phoenix Club for the
widowed - a club for both men and women
who are widowed and are ready to restart
their social life in a friendly supportive
atmosphere. We meet the 2nd Sunday of the
month at Codsall Village Hall at 7pm in the
summer afternoons and 2.30pm in the winter.
We have a varied program of entertainment
and we also organise monthly lunches at
local pubs, day trips and holidays. For more
information phone Jim 01902 846696.
Age UK Lunch Clubs - are held every month
at 10 different locations. Ring Age uk Telford
(01952 201803) for more details or check out
the website: www.ageukshropshireandtelford.
org.uk
IT Class (for older people) run every
Wednesday 3-5pm at Brookside Community
Centre. Contact Diane Douglas 01952 201803
ext 001 or diane.douglas@ageukstw.org.uk
Whist Drive - Every Fri, at Buildwas Village
Hall, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call
01952 242009 for details.
Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your
signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language
user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy
a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome.
Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The
Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor.
Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail.
com, 07791 724827
Wrockwardine and District Garden
Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at
Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every
month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new
members welcome - contact Diana on 01952
244136 for further details.
Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wed,
7-9pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall.
For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841
528543 E: severnsisterswi@gmail.com, view
facebook page at Severn Sisters WI
Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could
help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising,
sighted guiding or other volunteer roles,
please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838
756 or valerie.jobes@guidedogs.org.uk.
Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.
org.uk.
The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society
meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF
Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the
mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise
Nixon 01746 783517 - www.nadfas-wm.org.
uk/wrekin.html
Telford and Wrekin Ladies Circle is all about
fun and friendship – trying something new,
relaxing with friends, fundraising & great days
out. If you are between 18-45 and want to
know more contact us at: tandwladiescircle@
hotmail.com - 07961 961475 or find us on
Facebook.
Wrekin Writers meet 3rd Sat of month 9
till noon. Large friendly group that’ll help to
motivate you with your writing. Visit www.
wrekinwriters.co.uk or call Darren on 01952
405178.
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Admaston
at Admaston House Community Centre (for further info.
contact Moira Hoath on 07722 213264):
Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952
245983
Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm
Thu: Gentle seated and standing exercises for older
people. 10.30-11.30am. Qualified tutor £2.50, call Diane
Douglas on 01952 201803 for details.
Thu: Slimming World - 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Contact
Sharon on 07775 512563
Apley
Apley Arena, Outdoor equestrian arena 50x30m with
jumps to hire all year round £10, 07714 743369
Church Aston
at Church Aston Village Hall:
Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners
Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body
workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on
07795 225017
Thu 11am Medau Movement & Dance exercise with
Rosemary 01785 822442.
Dawley
Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over
55’s). Tue and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Sport & Leisure
Centre, Dawley. First taster is free, membership £5 and
each sesssion is £2. Please contact Peter on 01952
274657 Margaret on 019852 274535 or Keith on 506616.
Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3
3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no
previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness
to be had!
Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-
10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920
Dawley Badminton Club meets on Tues 7:30-9:30pm at
Holy Trinity Academy, Teece Dr, Priorslee, Telford TF2
9SF. We support a good club standard of play using
feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome.
Please come along on Club Night or contact the Club
Secretary on: info@dawleybadmintonclub.co.uk / www.
dawleybadmintonclub.co.uk.
Slimming World (Tue 9:15am & 11:15am) at Dawley Bank -
Call Paula on 07791 743509
Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford
Langley School. 36 block of 6 consecutive classes or £7
pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 07971 875372 or 01952
462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail.com.
Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris
dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies,
at The Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Dawley, TF4
3JS. Contact us through our website www.imsg.org.uk or
e-mail secretary@imsg.org.uk
Dawley Christian Centre:
Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm
Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm
Wed - Zumba 8-9pm
Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking
Donnington
Bums n Tums fitness class - at Silver Threads Hall,
Donnington 6.30-7.30pm. It would suit all fitness levels
and is great fun! Contact Cheryl on 07714 610591 or
cheryljauncey2@gmail.com
Edgmond
Yoga, Pilates & Yogalates Classes - in the new studio
at Edgmond Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Edgmond,
Newport, TF10 8HU. Mon: Pilates at 6pm; Wed: Pilates at
5.30pm and Yoga at 6.30pm. Cost: £6 PAYG or £30 (£5)
for 6 classes paid in advance. Call or text Denise on 07875
661045 or email denisepheasant@hotmail.com to book.
Hadley
Gentle Exercise (for older people) - at the Methodist
Church (Hadley) 2-3pm Mondays. £2.50 per session, all
abilities welcome.
Exercise Class at Hadley Community Centre (Hadley) Tue
1:00-1:45pm (for older people, but a little more physical).
£2.50 per session, all abilities welcome.
Slimming World - at HLC, Hadley - 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Contact Sharon on 07775 512563
Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-
11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email:
janette-davey@thedaisyfoundation.com or phone
07808 066786.
Thu mornings at Telford Thai
Boxing, Hadley - 10-11am Yoga
and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All
ages and fitness levels welcome,
including complete beginners. Contact
- 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com.
Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms.
New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For
more details contact Roger on 07955 852 534.
Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners
- advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email
shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com
Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm.
Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church,
£3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812
Jackfield
‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from
stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The
Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you
can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www.
carolinerolling.com
Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5.
At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info
contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk
Ketley
Yoga - Wednesdays 7-8pm at Ketley Community Centre,
Holyhead Road, Ketley, TF1 5AN. Friendly class, suitable
for all abilities and beginners are especially welcome. £5
per class, no need to book. Contact Debbie on 07790
006815, email debbieyogaone@gmail.com or see my
website: www.yogaone.co.uk
Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo
Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels
and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session.
Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@
yahoo.co.uk
Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30
& 7.30pm.
Lawley
Clubbercise and Legs, Bums & Tums (Special deal for
BOTH classes) - Tuesdays Lawley Primary School Arleston
Lane TF4 2PR. All fitness levels welcome age 16+. Contact
Kim - 07724 087516. Or find us on Facebook 'Clubbercise
Telford with Kim'
Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm,
Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970
731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.
co.uk
Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm
& Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@
mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.
com
Leegomery
CJ's Dance Fit - Mon & Wed 6.30pm and Thu 9.45am &
11am at Leegomery Methodist Church, Hadley Park Road,
TF1 6QG. Also an Age UK class on Thu at 1:30pm. Call
07793 777659 or email: claire.jervis74@gmail.com for
more details.
Lightmoor Village
at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village:
Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call
Rachel 07979 540496
Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.15-11am (3-6yrs)
Lilleshall
Friendly flat green bowling, based at The National
Sports Centre. Come along to club afternoon sessions
on Thursdays 2:30pm to 4:30 during the summer and try
your hand at a new sport. Further information on the
club website www.lilleshallbowls.org.uk or contact Rod
on 01952 590963 or Liz on 01952 814671.
Lilleshall Trampoline Club - Tuesdays at Lilleshall National
Sports Centre: (8-14 year olds) excluding school holidays
- Trampoline Foundation: 6 - 7:30pm & Trampoline
Development: 7:30 - 9pm. £5 a session. Contact us on
01952 603003
Lilleshall Quick Sticks Hockey - Sundays 10-10:45am (7-9
year olds) at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. £30 for 7
weeks. Contact us on 01952 603003
Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in
Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@
mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk
Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members,
Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult
Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners
course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact
Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757
Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton
Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members
welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590
Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue
evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453
www.premier badminton.co.uk
Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meet Mondays during
term time, 6.30-7.30pm for Juniors, 7.30-9.30pm for
Adults, in Jubilee/Ford Hall at Lilleshall National Sports
Centre. Adults £5, Juniors £3 per week. Coaching available
for all abilities. Call Louise 813924 or Don 416048.
Madeley
Bootcamp/Interval training classes at Bridal Road, Bridal
Court, Madeley. Every Tue & Thu 7-8pm. Suits all fitness
levels and great fun. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325
Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High St, Wed at
3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat 8.30 & 10.30am.
Muxton
at St John’s Church Muxton:
Bumps n Babes (NCT) 12.30-2:15pm (fortnightly), sessions
£1.50
Slimming World - Mon (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact
Celia Powell 07575 123666
Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am)
If you would like further info. on the above activities -
contact the church on 01952 670033
Newport
Various Fitness classes at The Body Barn in Newport,
Shropshire's biggest outdoor fitness facility - see website
for full details at: www.thebodybarn.co.uk or call Danny on
07894 569571.
Slimming World (Thu 9:30am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm) at
Newport Cricket Club - Call Debbie on 07472 282975
Tai Chi - Gentle exercise to improve flexibility and balance,
relieve stress and aid relaxation. Suitable for adults of all
ages and abilities. Cosy Hall Tuesday am. Contact Dilys
01952 588838 / dilysd407@gmail.com
Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Clubbercise, Box-Fit, Circuits,
Kettlebells, Body Pump, Fit-Steps, Yummy-Mummy’s,
Relaxation, Tone & Sculpt ALL available at Pulse Fitness
The Ballroom High Street Newport. Pay As You Go Classes
Available Plus Pre-Paid Class Cards. Call Nikki 07967
343728 or email nikkiwitty@ymail.com
Forton Cricket Club - Fancy playing cricket, we have two
senior teams, ladies team and junior teams - for more info
contact Clive 01952 825447 or cliverjones1958@gmail.com
Nova Utd FC based in Newport, looking for new players for
2017/18,Training Saturday mornings 9-10.30 Shuker Fields,
Ages 7 to 16yrs, all abilities welcome, for more details visit
our website www.novaunitedfc.co.uk
Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch,
Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes. Contact sensei@
meijyukan.co.uk website www.meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678
0091
Badminton Newport - We’re a friendly, mixed aged
badminton club and enter league teams too. We meet on
Thursdays 7.15pm-9.15pm at the Burton Borough Sports
Hall, Newport, TF10 7DS. Please contact Sue: 07813 677 347
bbbadminton.com
sue_rutter@btinternet.com Junior Badminton Club - we
have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to
play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a
Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-
11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton
Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949
192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk
Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium
Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport
- Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified
and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890
349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www.
shropshirekarate.com
Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport:
Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm. Dru Yoga
classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Kate on 07989
514317, yogamebaby@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/
yogame4families
Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male &
Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar
Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more
info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook.
A small friendly group of people meet every Friday
evening from 6-7pm in Burton Borough School to play
social badminton and volleyball. If you're interested
please contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email
markpearce17@hotmail.com for more information.
Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – are you
looking to connect to like-minded spiritually awake women
& deepen your connection - then this group is for you. 1st
Fri of month in Newport – Contact Romella 07894 812440
Meditation for Calm Classes – held every Tuesday 2-2.50pm
@ Tina’s Wellness Studio, New Street, Newport, drop in for
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& Fitness Classes
£10 or prebook 4 weeks @ £9 a class (£36) - Book Romella
07894 812440
Free essential oil classes – every Mon (& other days)
Learn how essential oils can support your wellbeing goals,
families health needs, emotions, sleep and even be used for
cleaning. Contact Romella 07894 812440
Oakengates
Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over
55’s). Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre. First
taster is free, membership £5 and each sesssion is £2.
Please contact Peter on 01952 274657 Margaret on
019852 274535 or Keith on 506616.
Telford Fight Factory - Muay Thai, Boxing, Strength
& Conditioning. At The Ice Lounge, Eden Complex,
Cannongate Road, Oakengates. Fun, family friendly
class, age 7-70yrs, Mon 6-7, Wed 7-8. Contact Stuart
Whiston 07786 115899 or fb
Clubbercise - Excercise in disguise. Easy to follow
routines to Banging Club tunes from the 90s with
L.E.D Glow Sticks. At The Ice Lounge, Eden Complex,
Cannongate Road, Oakengates. Tue 7-8, Thu 7-8.
Contact Amanda Whiston 07780 515350 or fb
Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club - Est 1982 at
Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting
6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other
Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger
Rowley on 01952 612574.
Slimming World (Sat - 8am & 10am) at Oakengates Rest
Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD -
Call Paula on 07791 743509
Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre.
Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45
/ 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First
lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on:
07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com
Shawbirch
Shawbirch Community Centre:
Tue - Antenatal Yoga (5:30-6:30pm), Yoga (7-9pm)
For further info. contact us on 01952 248538.
Shifnal
Swimming Lessons - Duck N Dive Limited - Baby,
preschool, afterschool & adult swimming lessons across
various locations in Telford & Shifnal. T: 01952 301012,
Email:info@dndswim.co.uk, Web:www.dndswim.co.uk
Line Dancing Classes at Shifnal Memorial Club on Tue
at 7.30pm.
Meditation followed by group activity every Thu 7.30-
9.30pm at Citizen’s Hall, Curriers Lane, Shifnal. £8pp.
Contact Norma on 01952 463876 or email Jehandra@
yahoo.com or Facebook -Jehandra Holistic Healing for
more details.
Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30
- 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 - 11:45am. £5 per class or
£8 for both classes. Thu mornings at Shifnal Village Hall
- Yoga 10-11am, £5 per class. All ages and fitness levels
welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on
07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com.
YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal
Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at
St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact
Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.
co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk
Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8
pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers
Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or
£24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@
gorgetherapycentre.co.uk
Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT
- Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS -
Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone
welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499
Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning
10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All
are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham
McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details.
DANCE class 10.30 Wed at St Andrews Youth Club Hall.
Exercises & routines for fitness & fun, over 50s, £5. More
info www.shifnaldance.moonfruit.com Spaces limited so
please contact Sally 01952 461768.
Pilates Mon 10-11am at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall.
Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £36 block of 6
consecutive classes or £7 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl
on 07971 875372 or 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@
gmail.com
Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - All Stars
(age 5-8), U9, U10 and U11 boys and girls training on a
Friday 6pm. Monday 6:15pm - U13 and Tue 6:15pm for
U15. Also women's Soft Ball for beginners and Hard
Ball for improvers - Fri 6pm. For details please email
shifnalcricketclub@gmail.com
Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre,
Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a
reasonable standard.
Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village
Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New
members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner.
Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@
aol.com or visit www.cerocmidlands.co.uk
St Georges
Clubbercise and Legs, Bums & Tums (Special deal for
BOTH classes) - Wednesdays at St Georges Sports &
Social Club TF2 9LU. All fitness levels welcome age 16+.
Contact Kim - 07724 087516. Or find us on Facebook
'Clubbercise Telford with Kim'
HIITPad Fitness 4 week Intensive Academy. Morning
and Evening groups. Held at Bailang, St Gower Street
Trading Estate George's, Telford. For more info and next
course dates visit www.hiitpad.co.uk
Karate and Self-Defence at 1st Priorslee & St. Georges
Scout Hall, Snedshill Way, St. Georges on Friday's
7.30pm to 8.30pm. Family-orientated, from beginner
to black belt and beyond. Adults £3 Under 16s £2.50.
Contact Zanshin-do Karate Chief Instructor Steve Lowe
6th Dan Black Belt for further information by emailing
stevelowe59@blueyonder.co.uk
"Koshi Wind-Chime Relaxation and Healing" Come
for Healing and Relax to beautiful sounds. £5 each. St
Georges & Priorslee Parish Centre. London Rd, TF2 9LJ.
Every 4 wks Thu 7.30pm. Booking essential 07974 196
421 Nikki
Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu
9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell
on 07575 123666
at St Georges Methodist Church:
Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952
612776)
Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm
Stirchley
Total Body Tone & Clubbercise (Special deal for BOTH
classes) - Mondays at Grange Park Primary School
Grange Avenue, Stirchley. All fitness levels welcome age
16+. Contact Kim - 07724 087516. Or find us on Facebook
'Clubbercise Telford with Kim'
Telford - Town Centre
AQUABABIES - Swimming lessons for children aged 12
weeks to 3 years. Lessons held at The Park Inn hotel on
Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat from 10am. To book your FREE
trial lesson contact Lisa on 07598 617442 or Stuart on
01543 572855
Trench
Yoga - Tuesdays 6.15 - 7.15pm at Our Lady of the Rosary
and St Luke's Church Hall, Church Road, Trench, TF2
7HG. Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am at Wrockwardine
Wood and Trench Parish Hall, Church Road, Trench,
TF2 7BQ. Beginners welcome, friendly class, mats are
provided, all abilities catered for. Come along and try it,
first class is free. £5 per class. Contact Colleen on 07860
231668, email nourishholisticwellbeing@gmail.com or
look on the website www.nourishholisticwellbeing.com
Yoga - Mondays 7-8pm at Our Lady of the Rosary
and St Luke Church Hall, Church Road, Trench, TF2
7HG. Friendly class suitable for all abilities and
beginners are especially welcome. £5 per class, no
need to book. Contact Debbie on 07790 006815, email
debbieyogaone@gmail.com or see my website: www.
yogaone.co.uk
Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels - 6:30
to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench.
Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise.
Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50. Contact Cheryl
07714 610591.
Wellington
Mindfulness and Relaxation - cultivate mindful presence
and inner stillness. Weekly workshops incorporate
mindful activities, meditation and relaxation, which
will enable you to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.
Tuesday's 7 - 8pm at Wellington Methodist Church.
Session price £7. Contact Lorraine: Lorraine@affinityand-beyond.co.uk
or 07898 823339 for more info or to
reserve a place.
Yoga with Lynne in the Committee Room, via Wellington
Library. Mon - Mixed ability 7- 8.30pm / Wed Beginners 7-
8pm . Contact: www.yogawithlynne.org or 07506 695443
Wrekin Shotokan Karate Club, at Wrekin College Sports
Hall, Wellington: Wed 6:30pm; Sat 10:30am; and at Sport
TCAT Mondays 7:30 pm. Learn authentic Japanese
Shotokan karate from team of black belts lead by 6th
Dan, Shotokan Karate International Federation, Japan.
Contact: Tony on 07841 839372.
Severn Spokes Cycling Group - We are a small, friendly
and welcoming group of cyclists who run regular, easy
paced rides from Wellington through the quiet lanes of
Shropshire and beyond. Contact severnspokes@gmail.
com or visit www.facebook.com/severnspokes and/or
our website www.severnspokes.com
Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules
except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning
9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All
over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45.
Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details.
KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd,
Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First
session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford.
co.uk or 07737 825263.
Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and
club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at
Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@
immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving.com find
us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving.
An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for
beginners through to professional level divers, and
charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club
diving.
Slimming World - Wed & Thu at The Glebe Centre, Glebe
St, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 07737
734347 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome.
Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with
some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School
- £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030.
Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday &
Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-
1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players
welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.
co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www.
wrekintennisclub.co.uk
Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching
lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-
7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 12-1pm (11-16yrs). We also have
sessions for adult members of all abilities.
www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk
E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk
Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at
TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them.
Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per
night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952
249277.
Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Ercall Wood
Academy, Wellington. Club nights - Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All
welcome. Contact Jerry Seymour (Chairman) on 01952
261008 or email jeremy.seymour9@gmail.com Website:
www.wellingtonbadminton.co.uk
Other Areas
Taoist Tai Chi Society of GB - All ages and abilities
welcome. See taoist.org.uk for information and
availability of classes or phone 01952 597685.
Swimming Lessons - Duck N Dive Limited - Baby,
preschool, afterschool & adult swimming lessons across
various locations in Telford & Shifnal. T: 01952 301012,
Email:info@dndswim.co.uk, Web:www.dndswim.co.uk
Dance Fit at Hollinswood every Friday 2.45pm-3.30pm,
call Diane Douglas on 01952 201803 for details.
Sutton Heights - Music4health singing for all ages and
stages every Sat. Fee £10. 11am-12 and sound healing at
2pm-3pm please book before day. Contact Linda 01952
680232 or visit www.lindaangelis.com
Telford Green Gym - Want to get and have Fun? Don’t
like the Gym try the Green Gym.Improve your fitness
and general well being by getting involved in practical
conservation.The Telford Green Gym offers activities all
over Telford On Tue, Wed and Thu. Contact The healthy
Lifestyles Hub 01952 382582
Arriba Wellness Club - Community Weight Loss
Challenge at Fitness First, Telford. Call Lisa Harris on
07580 434325.
Yoga for Pregnancy in Albrighton - Weekly classes every
Mon 8-9.15pm. Gentle exercise from weeks 15-40 of your
pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton
WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890
543 508.
To submit an entry to this feature please
email your details to:
fleur@inandaroundmagazine.co.uk - please
put subject as CLASSES on the email.
(Space is limited so brief details please)
91

MOVIES
IT: CHAPTER TWO
Because every 27 years evil revisits the town
of Derry, Maine, ‘It: Chapter Two’ brings the
characters - who’ve long since gone their
separate ways - back together as adults,
nearly three decades after the events of the
first film.
Date: 6th September 2019
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Cast Members: James McAvoy, Jessica
Chastain
JOKER
Joker centers around the iconic arch-nemesis
and is an original, standalone story not seen
before on the big screen. The exploration of
Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society,
is not only a gritty character study, but also a
broader cautionary tale.
Release Date: 4th October 2019
Genre: Drama
Cast Members: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De
Niro
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COMING SOON...
RAMBO: LAST
BLOOD
When the daughter of one of his friends is
kidnapped, Rambo - who has been working on
a ranch - crosses the U.S. Mexico border and
quickly finds himself up against the full might
of one of Mexico’s most violent cartels.
Date: 20th Septmeber 2019
Genre: Action
Cast Members: Sylvester Stallone
ZOMBIELAND 2:
DOUBLE TAP
In the sequel, written by Rhett Reese & Paul
Wernick and Dave Callaham, through comic
mayhem that stretches from the White House
and through the heartland, these four slayers
must face off against the many new kinds of
zombies that have evolved since the first movie,
as well as some new human survivors. But most
of all, they have to face the growing pains of
their own snarky, makeshift family.
Date: 11th October 2019
Genre: Comedy
Cast Members: Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson,
Jesse Eisenberg
Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.
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Notes from your local
Muxton Councillor
Telford and Wrekin Council, with unanimous
support, declared a climate emergency at the
last full Council meeting. There is no doubt that
change is occurring, with extreme weather and
erratic seasons we all have a responsibility to do
what we can to help reverse the situation. It is
not just about planting a few trees or paying a bit
extra when booking a flight to offset your carbon
footprint; it is also about walking instead of driving
if possible, reducing plastics in your day to day life,
cutting down on electricity usage etc. etc.
I look forward to seeing how the Council will
respond to the declaration as actions speak louder
than words.
The announcement that Morrison’s has no plans
to implement parking restrictions at their Lawley
store is a great example of the effects of people
power. Well done to residents and Cllr. Jane
Greenaway for all your
efforts, though please remain
vigilant as such restrictions
would be devastating to local
businesses.
Cllr. Nigel Dugmore (Muxton Ward)
T: 01952 380237 M: 07528 979395
E: nigel.dugmore@telford.gov.uk
Cllr Nigel Dugmore
Ceilidh - Charity
Night 27TH OCTOBER - 7:30PM
Come and join us for a fun
filled evening of wild dancing,
good music and great
company at the Cavalier
Centre for our annual Ceilidh.
A Ceilidh is a traditional dance
night where everyone joins in,
regardless of age or ability,
everyone can take part, young
or old, experienced dancers
to beginners and even those
with two left feet!
You will be under the watchful eye of our well known caller
Martin Wood (tallest Town Cryer in the world) who’ll be with
you every step of the way – walking you through the moves
before each dance and continuing to call out helpful hints
throughout the rest of the dances. Our fantastic band are
guaranteed to provide a whirling evening of jigs, reels and
live entertainment.
This event is a fundraiser for the Cavalier Centre which is
home of Perry Riding for the Disabled. The Cavalier Centre
provides life changing, inclusive equestrian activities for
disabled children and adults.
Don’t miss out! £15 food included. Tickets are available from
Penny Farthing (Much Wenlock), Cavalier Centre and at www.
perryrdafundraising.org
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COMMUNITY & WHATS ON
Abbey Road
A MUSICAL ICON
TURNS FIFTY
Amidst a flourishing vinyl revival, in the last few
years, many famous ‘60s albums have turned fifty.
But few are as iconic as the one celebrating its
fiftieth on 26th September 2019: Abbey Road, one
of the best-known albums by George Harrison,
John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr
(otherwise known as the Beatles).
The album was named after the recording studios where
its tracks (and, in total, 190 of the Beatles’ 210 songs) were
recorded. The studios were already famous in their own right
as the world’s first purpose-built recording studios and the
place where EMI engineer Alan Blumlein patented stereo in the
1930s. Sir Edward Elgar himself conducted a performance of
Land of Hope & Glory at the 1931 opening ceremony.
Abbey Road was the Beatles’ eleventh studio album and their
final album to be recorded, although Let it Be, consisting of
earlier recordings, was released later alongside the film of the
same. Its cover has become almost as famous as its songs,
with its iconic and much-duplicated photo of the band walking
across the zebra crossing near the studio entrance in London
NW8. It was the first Beatles album without either their name
or the album title on the front.
Songs on the album included:
Come Together: Banned by the BBC because its mention of
Coca-Cola fell foul of their product placement ban.
Something: Frank Sinatra later recorded this song by Harrison
and performed it live, describing it as “the greatest love song
ever written,” but also, embarrassingly, as his favourite “Lennon
and McCartney composition.”
Maxwell’s Silver Hammer: Only McCartney, who wrote the
song, liked it; he got the word ‘patasphysics’ from writer Alfred
Jarry, who defined pataphysics as the “science of imaginary
solutions”.
Octopus’s Garden: Written by Ringo Starr, after the captain
of Peter Sellers’ yacht told him how octopuses build ‘gardens’
made of stones and shiny objects from the sea bed.
Here Comes the Sun: Written by George Harrison while sitting
in Eric Clapton’s garden.
She Came in Through the Bathroom Window: Inspired by an
incident when a fan climbed in to McCartney’s house via the
bathroom window.
Golden Slumbers: Some of the lyrics were based on ‘Cradle
Song’ from Thomas Dekker’s Patient Grissel, which McCartney
spotted on the piano at his father’s home.
Her Majesty: Mistakenly placed twenty seconds after the track
‘The End’ on the studio tape, it became erroneously known as
the album’s ‘hidden’ track.
Critical reviews were mixed, but Abbey Road entered the
UK chart at number one and remained there for seventeen
weeks, spending eighty one weeks in the UK chart in total.
It was successful in the US too, spending eighty three weeks
in their charts, eleven of those at number one. Sadly, though,
behind the scenes, tensions between the group members
and between the band and their management had grown
insurmountable during its recording. 20th August 1969, when
the band congregated to finalise Abbey Road, was to be the
last time all the Beatles came together in a studio, and none of
them attended the premiere of their documentary, Let it Be, in
May 1970. It was over.
by Alison Runham
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We care for your home!
• Kitchen fitting
• Replacement internal/external doors
• Replacement stair rails & spindles
• Skirting/architraves/shelving
• Stud walls
• Adjusting/easing doors
• Decking/garden structures
• Wooden porches / extensions
Contact us for a free quote on:
T: 07739 584 264
E: contact@pmcarpentry.org
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GARDENHAND
General Garden & Household Maintenance
• All Types of Fencing
• NPTC Qualified - All Types
of Tree Work Undertaken
• House Clearances
• All Work to a Very High Standard
For a Free Quote call Andy on..
01952 606756 or 07929 950091
10% OFF if you mention this Advert
NPB Garden and Ground Maintenance
If you would like a polite,
friendly person to tend to
your gardens on a regular
basis at an affordable price,
do not hesitate to contact
Nigel today!
Grass Cutting
Hedge Maintenance
Garden Borders
Turf Laying
Fence Painting
Paths Cleaned
CALL Nigel: 07753 690 141
E: nickybiddulph791@hotmail.co.uk
No job
too small!
Contact: David Copeland
M: 07866 455 993 T: 01952 404 635
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Switches, Sockets & Lighting
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Outdoor Lighting
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Installation of Fires & Stoves
ALPINE
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DStoves D
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plumbing
bathrooms
repairs
painting / decorating
garden work
CALL OUTS
Lettings approved
CKN Property Maintenance
Call today for your free quote.
call Karl on: 07914 492367
E: cknhomeservices@gmail.com
Primary Tree
Care
Call Olly on
07936 501956
FOR A FREE NO OBIGATION QUOTE
swim. bike. run
CALL NOW
TO GET YOUR
LOG BURNER
FITTED!
No job
too small
TELFORD Triathlon CLUB
Have you ever wanted to
take part in a triathlon or a
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If you’re interested in joining our club or would like to come along to try
one of our coached training sessions either at Oakengates Leisure Centre
or Much Wenlock Swimming pool then we’d love to see you. We aim to
encourage our members to achieve their best, whether it is improving on
race times, entering their first triathlon, or simply trying something new.
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All aspects of tree
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R D E I E L
You have two minutes to find all the words of
three or more letters that can be made from the
letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns
are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a
normal everyday word.
3 letters: 11 4 letters: 11 5 letters: 5 6 letters: 1

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All types of
contact lenses
fitted
3D Eye Scans NOW Available
Our new OCT Scanner captures
both a photograph and a cross-sectional
scan of the eye at the same time
Registered with the General Optical Council.
Large range
of Frames
including
Childrens
35 High Street, Newport. TF10 7AT • T: 01952 810 808
www.evenettandbishopopticians.co.uk
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romantic break
Weeks from £215 per couple
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Families Welcome
Lovely Breaks in the
Yorkshire Dales
with
COTTAGES & SUITES AVAILABLE ALL
YEAR ROUND
For a brochure call
01969 624145 • 07789 444950
E: rita@meadowholidays.com
www.meadowholidays.com
FURNITURE RESTORATION AND REPAIRS
WOODEN FURNITURE
repairs and restoration for both
modern and antique pieces - including
tables, chairs, chest of drawers,
cabinets, clocks and many more.
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
a complete repair and restoration
service, from recovering seat pads
to full frame restorations of all
Antique chairs and sofas etc...
25 Years
Experience
BEFORE
AFTER
T: 01952 511942 • E: j.hammond1@btconnect.com
www.hammondfurniturerestoration.co.uk
PJ's Re-upholstery Services
Grandfather, Father & Son - 3rd Generation Upholsterer
If your spring goes ping give us a ring!
Antique or Modern
Sofas & Chairs
Dining Chairs
Springs & Repairs
NO JOB
TOO SMALL
Card
payments
now
accepted
07802 491651
01952 610828
www.pjsreupholsteryservices.co.uk
Est.
1976
TEL: 01952 604285
Wychwood
www.wychwoodkennels.co.uk
BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY
Kynnersley Drive, The Hincks,
Lilleshall, Newport TF10 9HS
DESIGN • SEW • & MAKE
• Relaxed and fun sewing classes and
workshops for all ages (from 8-80!)
• On trend projects / dressmaking
• All abilities welcome and classes
are tailored to your needs...
Contact Katy on: 07523 853 939
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Pet Drop-Ins
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or email: me@sammyshaw.co.uk
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Adams House, 7 High St, Newport TF10 7AR

Index of Advertisers
Bathrooms
A. Watson Home Improvements.............77
Emerys............................................................. 68
Regent House................................................ 69
Telford Maintenance Ltd.............................77
Beauty
Beauty by Jude..............................................23
Bedrooms
R&R Services...................................................75
Beds & Mattresses
Dial-A-Mattress...............................................31
Blinds
Love Your Blinds............................................29
Telford Window Blinds.................................31
Bricks & Building Materials
Emerys............................................................. 68
Jewsons............................................................63
Builder
Louka Fine Finish............................................ 3
C C T V
Telford CCTV...................................................77
Car Sales (New/Used)
Mercedes Benz of Shrewsbury................27
Carpentry
P M Carpentry............................................... 96
Louka Fine Finish............................................ 3
Select Joinery.................................................72
Carpet, Rugs & Floor Coverings
AST Floorcoverings Ltd...............................31
Children’s Parties/Family Activities
Ironbridge Museums....................................59
Chimneys
Alpine............................................................... 96
Cleaning
Active Cleaning..............................................85
Bright & Beautiful..........................................79
Shaw Clean - Tim Shaw..............................77
Shropshire Shine Services..........................81
Sutherlands Clean Carpets........................78
Councillors
Local Councillors.......................................... 94
Decorating
Neil Rogers......................................................87
Simon’s Décor ...............................................87
WE Dunne........................................................87
Dentist
Wycherley's Dental Practice.................... 45
Doors
The Door Store................................................71
Drum Lessons
Sammy Shaw..................................................97
Dry Cleaning
Chelsea's of Shropshire..............................33
Education/Childcare
Bears Den Pre-school..................................59
Birchfield..........................................................57
Derwen College............................................ 54
Ellesmere College.........................................55
Old Hall School..............................................57
Royal School.................................................. 49
Tettenhall College.........................................53
Wrekin College...............................................57
Wolverhampton Grammar School...........51
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Electricians
Copelands Electrical................................... 96
Del Corley Electrical Services...................85
Entertainment / Events / Activities
Hoo Farm.........................................................59
Estate Agents & Property
Barker Healey...................................................11
Bovis.....................................................................9
Nock Deighton............................................. 6-7
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
SB Sports Clinic............................................ 43
Farm Shop/Markets/Food Fayre
Green Fields Farm Shop..............................21
Financial Services
CD Financial....................................................37
Fireplaces, Fires & Stoves
Alpine............................................................... 96
Grate Ideas..................................................... 99
Footcare
The Foot Doctor............................................47
Telford Footcare............................................42
Garage Doors
Barrett Garage Doors................................. 69
Garolla Garage Doors..................................75
Garden, Plants & Building Supplies
Bloomsbury Nursery.....................................61
Emerys............................................................. 68
Jewsons............................................................63
Nobridge Nurseries......................................65
TAFS....................................................................61
Gardening/Landscaping
A J Landscapes..............................................63
Gardenhand.................................................... 96
Long Fox Landscapes..................................61
NPB Garden & Ground Maintenance.... 96
Glass & Glazing
Darwin Glass & Glazing...............................85
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter PRO......................................................83
Health & Fitness
Body Barn....................................................... 45
Patshull Park Hotel....................................... 14
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort........................15
Telford Tri-Club............................................. 96
Holidays
Meadow Holidays..........................................97
Kitchens Replacement Doors
Dream Doors....................................................71
Kitchens (Supply & Fit)
Kitchen Depot............................................. 100
R & R Kitchens................................................67
Regent House................................................ 69
Legal Services / Will Writing
Clarkes Solicitors...........................................36
EKM Legal Services......................................39
Parry Carver Solicitors................................33
Terry Jones Solicitors..................................35
Loft Ladders/Boarding
Access 4 Lofts................................................73
Jakes n Ladders............................................ 68
The Loft Stairs Co.........................................75
YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO
EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING
IN YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE...
Log Burner Installation
Alpine............................................................... 96
Logs
Holts...................................................................63
Wrekin Logs....................................................65
Optician
Evenett & Bishop Opticians......................97
Tim Vanes Opticians.....................................41
Oven Cleaning
Active Cleaning..............................................85
Pet Care (Dog Care, Kennels & Cattery)
Dog Jogs..........................................................97
Wychwood.......................................................97
Physiotherapy & Sports Massage
SB Sports Injury & Physio. Clinics.......... 43
Plumbing & Heating
A. Watson Home Improvements.............77
Printing & Design
I and A Print...................................................... 5
Property Maintenance
CKN................................................................... 96
Telford Maintenance Ltd.............................77
Psychologist
Telford Psychology Service.......................47
Removals
Jays Removals................................................ 10
Restaurants/Pubs/Cafes
Hadley Park House........................................17
Masala................................................................97
Patshull Park Hotel....................................... 14
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort........................15
Taste of Paradise...................................... 12-13
The Barley.........................................................19
The Bridge Inn.................................................21
The Smokey Cow...........................................15
White House Hotel........................................19
Sewing Classes
SoKaty...............................................................97
Solicitor
Clarkes Solicitors...........................................36
Parry Carver Solicitors................................33
Terry Jones Solicitors..................................35
Tiles
Tile Choice......................................................... 2
Tool Hire
Jewsons............................................................63
Tree Care
Holts Tree Care...............................................63
Upholstery
Hammonds Furniture Resorations..........97
PJ’s Re-Upholstery Services......................97
Websites
Kalidescope.....................................................39
Weddings
Hadley Park House Hotel............................17
Patshull Park Hotel....................................... 14
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort........................15
Windows/Doors/Conservatories
APH Windows................................................73
R & R Services................................................75
Trotfield Windows.........................................67

One of the finest
Showrooms in Shropshire
Full Fitting
Service
Available
Extensive
2 Storey
Showroom
• Gas and electric fires
• Multi-fuel, log burning and gas stoves
• Large selection of fire surrounds (wood, limestone & marble)
• Wide choice of quality brands to choose from
f i r e p l a c e c e n t r e
Castle Trading Estate, Holyhead Road, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9NP • FREE Parking
T: 01952 620189 • Email: enquiries@grateideas.co.uk
www.grateideas.co.uk
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Family owned with family values
A friendly, professional service to offer you a wide range
of high quality bespoke kitchens, manufactured
locally, at great prices.
Contemporary Modern Classic Traditional
Call into your local showroom: Global House, Off Trench Road, Telford TF2 6PD.
We also have showrooms in: Hemel Hempstead Shrewsbury Wolverhampton
Visit us online at:
thekitchendepot.co.uk
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