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14 Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake 

CHILDREN, EDUCATION & 

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16 Technology for the New Term 

20 Small Steps to Make a Big 

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26 Tech for Tweens 

28 Fast Fixes 

32 Choosing a Window Treatment 

34 Add Colour & Interest with a 

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36 Is Early Repayment Right for 

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40 Free Home Energy Checks for 

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41 No Place Like It 

42 Too Late to Save for 

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46 Keeping Your Pets Calm on 

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48 Shockwave Therapy 

50 Everything Everyone Needs to 

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54 Winter Hanging Baskets 

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66 Get Fresh with Blue & White 

70 Fab Floors 

72 A Good Death 

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Restaurant 

Review 

FINDING THE BEST 

PLACES TO DINE IN AND 

AROUND SHROPSHIRE 

THE RED HOUSE 

Wellington Road, Lilleshall, 

Newport TF10 9EW 

01952 739048 

The Red House in Lilleshall was taken over earlier this year 

by the Parogon Group who already have six other very 

successful venues, which include The Seven Stars at Brockton, 

The Swan with Two Necks, The Wayfarer, The Orange Tree, 

Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor and The Boars Head. After 

having invested £950k on refurbishing The Red House and 

creating over 70 new jobs in the area, the restaurant opened 

its doors on the 10th September 2019. 

We were truly amazed when we entered The Red House, you wouldn’t 

recognise it was the same place at all – it has had a total transformation 

with an amazing unique décor, giving it a whole new life with a modern 

classy look. Every section of the restaurant has its own style and design 

and includes cosy booths, feature walls, luxury fabrics, contemporary art 

and industrial lighting 

The outside area has also been transformed with a new secret garden with 

fantastic views and includes a mix of different seating areas, including a 

fire pit with chairs around it – perfect to sit around on a summer evening. 

It was very busy on the night we arrived and we were shown straight 

through to our table where our waiter promptly arrived to introduce 

himself and give us some menus. 

There is a wide selection of dishes on the menu and they cater for all 

tastes. The menu is split into sections with starters, main dishes, steaks, 

burgers, skewers, pizzas and salads – so plenty of choice. There is also 

a menu with vegan and vegetarian dishes and a menu with non-gluten 

dishes. A separate children’s menu has a good choice of meals for them 

too. A range of sandwiches are available at lunchtimes. 

The pizzas are cooked in an impressive large pizza oven situated inside 

the restaurant - so you can watch your pizza being made. 

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After a few minutes of browsing the 

menu we ordered our food, I decided 

on one of the vegetarian options which 

was the Fried Tortilla Cones (£4.95) and 

Nik opted for one of the fish dishes, the 

Crispy Whitebait (£6.45). 

My slightly crispy tortilla cones were 

coated in white and black sesame 

seeds and were filled with mixed beans 

and peppers in a delicious sauce with 

just a nice chilli kick, the crunchy fried 

jalapeños that were sprinkled on top of 

the cones also added a little heat to the 

dish. 

Nik’s whitebait was served with a wasabi 

tartar sauce. The delicate whole fish were full of flavour and 

had a wonderful golden crisp shell, dipping them in the wasabi 

tartare sauce made the perfect combination. 

For mains I chose the Argentinian Style Beef Skewers (£15.95) 

and Nik ordered the Beef en Croute (£17.95). 

My skewers were delicious, the beef was tender and had a tasty 

bbq grill flavour, the chimichanga sauce added lots of flavour, 

there were also chunks of onions, peppers and courgette and 

the creamy garlic mayonnaise dip worked perfectly with this 

dish. It was served with salsa potatoes which were the ideal 

accompaniment to this dish, they were mixed with finely 

chopped peppers and onions. 

Nik’s beef en croute was served with braised red cabbage, 

dauphinoise potatoes, baby carrots and a merlot wine sauce. 

The beef fillet was perfectly cooked pink, as requested. The 

beautifully tender fillet was topped with a delicate layer of 

mushroom duxelles and wrapped in a light filo pastry. The 

creamy dauphinoise potatoes, sweet red cabbage, baby carrots 

and a tasty rich jus completed this 

hearty French classic dish – fabulous! 

It’s not something we usually do, but 

we decided to share a dessert, well it 

was a sharing dessert! We ordered the 

Chocolate Fondue Sharer (£14.95), as 

recommend by our waiter. You can 

also make it boozy chocolate for an 

extra £3 – choose from Rum, Baileys, 

Kirsch, Orange Liqueur or Amaretto – 

we added in a shot of orange liqueur. 

There was quite a wow factor when 

the dish arrived as it was served on 

a large platter with dry ice rising 

from it. It was served on banana 

leaves with honeycomb, marshmallows, meringue, strawberries, 

waffles, pineapple and banana. The warm melted chocolate 

was in the centre of the dish, the orange liqueur added a lovely 

flavour to the chocolate. The large chunks of marshmallows 

were the softest most delicious marshmallow I have ever had, 

so light and fluffy. The honeycomb was amazing, melt in the 

mouth with lovely gooey sticky bits. The chunks of waffle were 

light and crispy - a great end to our meal. 

The Sunday Lunch menu is available all day on a Sunday 

alongside all the other menus with 1 course at £13.95, 2 courses 

£18.95 and 3 courses £23.95. Breakfast is also available on 

weekends between 9am till 11:30am with a wide selection to 

choose from starting from just £1.95. 

The only thing that remains from the former restaurant is the 

name, the rest is totally transformed – putting themselves well 

and truly at the top of the places to go to in Telford – but don’t 

just take our word for it – go and try it for yourself, you won’t 

be disappointed! 

Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel 

theredhouselilleshall.co.uk 

01952 739048 

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Celebrate the festive season this year 

in the glamorous surroundings of the 

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort 

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Festive Lunches £18.95pp 

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Boxing Day £23.50pp (5-12 yr olds £10.95, under 4 free) 

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner £66.50pp 

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of wine served with the afternoon tea, One glass of sparkling 

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Additional Day Adult guest £60.00pp 

Additional Day Child guest £30.00pp 

Additional Evening Guests £15.00pp 

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Christmas 2019 

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New Year's Eve 

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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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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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Ideal venue for Birthdays, 

Parties, Christenings, 

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Free Wi-fi • Disabled Access 

Baby Changing Facilities • Pool Table 

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Selection of local real ales, 

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Freshly prepared, home 

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Lower Bar, Newport 

TF10 7JB 

T: 01952 324481 

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Large selection of 

fish dishes & gluten 

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Good Quality Local Food Served: 

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Recipe 

Spiced Pumpkin 

Cheesecake 

Rich, creamy and spiced with cinnamon, this autumnal cheesecake is best baked the 

day before serving. 

INGREDIENTS 

Ready in: 2 hours, plus cooling and chilling | Serves 8 

200g digestive biscuits, finely 

crushed 

85g unsalted butter, melted 

500g full-fat soft cheese, at room 

temperature 

100g caster sugar 

75g light soft brown sugar 

3 large eggs, beaten 

425g can pumpkin puree 

2 tsp vanilla extract 

1½ tsp ground cinnamon 

Raspberry sauce, to serve 

1. Grease a 20cm round spring-form tin and line the base with baking paper. 

Mix together the crushed biscuits and melted butter and press into the 

base of the tin. Chill in the fridge whilst making the filling. Preheat the oven 

to 160C/140C fan/gas mark 2. 

2. Beat the soft cheese, caster sugar and 55g of the light soft brown sugar 

together in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Place 

the pumpkin puree in a separate bowl and beat with the vanilla extract 

and ground cinnamon until smooth. Fold into the cheesecake mixture until 

thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture over the biscuit base and gently 

level the surface. Sprinkle over the rest of the brown sugar. 

3. Bake the cheesecake on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 1¼ -1½ 

hours until the filling is just set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake 

inside until cold, then chill in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight. Serve 

sliced drizzled with raspberry sauce. 

TIP 

For a quick raspberry sauce, push 200g fresh raspberries through a fine-holed sieve 

(discarding the pulp left in the sieve). Stir in 25g icing sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice. 

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HUGE Selection 

of Pumpkins 

Grown 

Locally 

Daily 

Fresh Deli 

Sandwiches 

Available at both 

stores 

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THE HOME OF GREAT LOCAL FOOD 

Order online at: www.greenfieldsonline.co.uk 

BUFFET FOOD, PREPARED 

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within 3 mile radius 

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starting at £4 per head 

(minimum order 4 persons) 


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Farm, Malcolm Wickstead’s 

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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 

computers, but be wary. If something seems too good to 

be true, it usually is. 

Images (top to bottom): 

Google Chromebook 

Apple MacBook 

Microsoft Windows PCs 

Apple Refurbished Store 

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Exciting Times 

As another school year begins, Birchfield School 

is not only warmly welcoming new pupils, but 

also a number of new teachers to join the team in 

our idyllic Shropshire school setting. 

Amongst them are Heads of Department in English, 

Mathematics and Science as well Music and a Director of 

Sport. Mrs Morris, the Headmistress, commented that 'these 

are exciting times at Birchfield and we are all delighted to be 

welcoming our new subject specialist staff to complement the 

existing high quality teachers'. With a wealth of experience in 

the independent and maintained sectors, these 

additions to our current team have a passion 

for their subjects and are looking forward to 

introducing some exciting innovation to their 

relevant departments. Their prior experience 

of teaching pupils of primary and senior school 

age allows us to fully embrace high expectations 

of pupil outcomes and share expertise in each 

of these key subject areas. Experiments and 

investigations are already busily underway in 

the Science Laboratory and brand new phonics 

and reading schemes are also being launched to 

ensure the very best learning opportunities for 

all our pupils. 

CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT 

AT BIRCHFIELD 

SCHOOL 

place on Friday, 11 October and Saturday, 12 October, 10:00am 

to 12:30pm. Our Year 8 pupils will be only too happy to guide 

you around our twenty acre site and take you around the 

facilities from Reception upwards and after the tour, please 

do join us for the celebrated Birchfield tea and cakes in the 

Gallery. Birchfield School is a very special place and we look 

forward to an opportunity to share its magic with you. 

If you wish to book a place at one of our Open Mornings or a 

have personal tour on another date, please get in touch with 

Deborah Frost, Marketing Manager on 01902 372534 or email 

admissions@birchfieldschool.co.uk. 

Our Open Morning events this term will take 

Pictured (left to right): Mrs J Platts, Mr I Morgans, Mrs C Gould, Mr J Mason, Miss R Hall, Mr J Millington 

BirchfieldSchool 

Co-educational 

4-13 Years 

Inspiring young minds and creating a lifelong passion for learning 

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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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 

TES Independent School 

Award Winners 2018 

Judged ‘Excellent’ in all 

areas by the Independent 

Schools Inspectorate 

Year 3 

Open Day 

Saturday 16 th November, 

10am - 1.30pm 

Sixth Form 

Open Evening 

Thursday 21 st November, 

6.30pm - 8.30pm 

For more information about our open events 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 

Securing places at 

the most prestigious 

universities including 

Oxford and Cambridge 

Of all students gained 

straight A* or 

A awards at A Level 

Places available for 

September 2020. 

Please register for our 

Year 7 Entrance Test. 

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Thomas Telford 

SIXTH FORM 

Thomas Telford Sixth Form offers an exciting 

opportunity for students to continue their 

studies post 16, combining structured learning 

with increased independence. There is a 

culture of success where students are highly 

motivated to succeed. The caring environment 

provides small class sizes, daily tutor meetings, 

regular reporting and careers advice. Staff are 

experts in, and passionate about, their subject 

areas and this fosters a fantastic student staff 

relationship. 

Thomas Telford School is rated outstanding by Ofsted and it 

continues to enjoy exceptional results with students gaining 

places at their first choice university, stage school, high 

quality apprenticeship or employment. 

There is something for everyone at Thomas Telford School. 

Alongside the traditional academic subjects, Thomas Telford 

School offers a range of vocational subjects including triple 

awards in Business, Performing Arts and Sport. 

The Business Academy provides a comprehensive experience 

for students wishing to study Business and Finance. The 

course is work related and enhances students’ employability 

skills. Students who study in the Business Academy will also 

study the AAT qualification. 

The Performing Arts Academy aims to be as practical 

as possible with students visiting West End Shows and 

participating in workshops by West End performers both in 

and outside of School. Many students have been successful 

in securing places in top stage schools and have gone on to 

work in film and in the West End. 

The Sports Academy is an ideal route for students who want 

to go onto university, apprenticeship or employment in areas 

related to sports. Thomas Telford School has exceptional 

facilities including a 3G astro, a state of the art fitness and 

conditioning centre and a swimming pool. Sports Academy 

students gain other external qualifications alongside the 

BTEC and have the opportunity to play high level sporting 

fixtures. 

Thomas Telford ensures that students are not only equipped 

with an excellent academic profile but are also well rounded 

resilient and confident young people who have a wide range 

of experiences. 

MORE INFORMATION ON SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS 

2020 CAN BE FOUND AT www.ttsonline.net 

elfor 

Admission to Sixth Form September 2020 

There is a culture of success 

students wishing to continue their studies in a structured school environment with a culture of success. 

We offer a traditional Sixth Form or Academies in Business, Performing Arts and Sports: 

The Business Academy 

■ 

consistently high. 

outcomes have been 

■ 

offers an experience of real life business skills. Students gain a BTEC level 

3 extended Diploma equivalent to 3 A Levels plus the AAT accountancy qualification. 

The Performing Arts Academy 

■ 

drama and singing. Students gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma 

■ 

h a comprehensive sports programme. 

Please complete and return an application form, 

available at www.ttsonline.net. You will then be 

invited to an Information Evening. 

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SCHOOL 

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TELFORD 

SCH O OL 

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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 

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Newport Girls' 

High School 

CELEBRATES ONE 

HUNDRED YEARS 

Newport Girls’ High School has delivered an 

outstanding education to girls for exactly one hundred 

years. Our centenary helps us reflect on our history, 

but also to look to the future with our new building. 

This state-of-the-art facility provides six classrooms, 

a spacious study area with sixth form cafe bar and a 

light, airy, welcoming Reception. 

So, why NGHS? Firstly, we only offer 90 places per year. This 

makes NGHS small enough to feel like a family and our thriving 

house system promotes this with the perfect platform for 

friendly competition in a range of different activities. Whilst 

the school is small, the curriculum is broad. Every student 

studies two languages in Year 7 and, whilst the curriculum is 

unashamedly academic, students enjoy and excel in Art, Music, 

Computing, PE and DT with at least one of these subjects 

forming part of the GCSE options process. 

Mr Michael Scott is very proud to lead such a wonderful school. 

A linguist and musician, he is keen that all students partake in 

an international curriculum visit and that the Arts are promoted 

within the school. Our parental survey shows that 100% believe 

that their daughter is safe in school and that the transition to 

high school had been smooth. NGHS appears in the top 10% of 

schools nationally for progress from primary school to GCSE 

and also for attainment. 

As students move through the school, our dedicated staff provide 

even greater academic support and further opportunities. All 

year groups enjoy extra-curricular clubs; there is something to 

suit all tastes. NGHS students also see the world with visits to 

places such as India, Germany, France and Belgium. 

If you are looking for a smaller school where students are known 

and nurtured and where opportunities to travel and to learn 

outside the classroom are fostered, NGHS offers something 

special. Why not find out more for yourself? 

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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 

| Excellent GCSE, A-Level, BTEC and 

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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Year 7 Assessment Day 

Saturday 25th January 2020 

For September 2020 entry 

personalised 

education 

Contact: admissions@tettcoll.co.uk • 01902 751119 

OPEN DAY 

Thursday 

10th OCTOBER 

10am - 4pm 

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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). 


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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 

Join our diverse and vibrant Sixth Form – Excellent A-level results 

Specialism in STEM subjects – Wide choice of subjects and 

extracurricular activities – 95% first choice university destinations 

An Independent Free School offering Day and Boarding places 

from Reception to Sixth Form 

Respect Community Trust Initiative Risk 

Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV3 OEG 

Tel: 01902 341230 info@theroyal.school 

www.theroyalschool.co.uk 

The Royal School 

Wolverhampton 

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Fast Fixes 

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your skin or hair dilemma quickly with one of 

these problem-solving, wallet-friendly minimarvels. 

Puffy eyes or chapped lips? Try Nature’s Kitchen Skin Nourishing 

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and avocado to cocoa butter. It even includes hyaluronic acid to 

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night-time treatment, or as and when needed. It’s £10.99 at www. 

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Tackle spots with Tisserand Aromatherapy’s Tea Tree & Aloe Skin 

Rescue Stick, £4.50. The blend of antibacterial tea tree oil and 

witch hazel treats blemishes, while the aloe vera moisturises skin 

to prevent peeling. 

Super dry skin or mild eczema? Try an oat bath. Pop a handful of 

organic porridge oats into the foot of an old pair of tights and tie a 

knot. Drop your oat bomb into the bath while the water is running. 

It’ll send the water all milky and you can use it like a sponge. It’s 

a simple treatment, but incredibly effective. If you don’t have an 

old pair of tights, put the oats in a sieve and hold it under the tap. 

Feeling a bit meh now the days are closing in and the sun has 

decided to hang up its hat? Try adding a splash of colour with a 

bright nail polish. Peacci nail varnishes are vegan, cruelty-free and 

available in a range of shades. They’re not gloopy (unlike some 

polishes), so are easy to apply and mistakes can be wiped off with 

a tissue if you’re quick. You’ll need two coats for a flawless finish. 

It’s £10 at www.peacci.com. 

If your hands feel dry and cream isn’t helping, the answer may lie 

with your hand wash. Liquid hand soaps usually contain sodium 

lauryl sulphate (SLS), which some people can find very drying. I try 

to avoid it completely as it makes my hands so dry the skin starts 

cracking. Thankfully, there are plenty of SLS-free handwashes and 

bars of soap out there – www.faithinnature.co.uk, www.naturisimo. 

com and www.biggreensmile.co.uk have lots to choose from. Or 

just pop into your nearest Holland & Barrett. 

Hair feeling dry and parched after the summer? Coconut oil could 

be your saviour. You can find it in some supermarkets and healthstores, 

or buy it online. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature 

so scoop up around a tablespoon of it and use the warmth of your 

hands to melt it. Then just smooth it through your hair (avoiding 

the roots), leave for half an hour and rinse out. Coconut oil is 

packed with fatty acids and minerals so works like an intensive 

conditioner. You can also use it as a body oil and cleanser. (And for 

cooking of course.) 


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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 

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Cream Knit 

Jumper £28. 

Dorothy Perkins 

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Tweed 

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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. 

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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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Add Colour & Interest with a Rug 

A great starting point for a decorative scheme, rugs come in an infinite variety of shapes and sizes, 

textures and colours, patterns and prices. 

This striking blue marl woollen beauty, with a subtle diamond 

pattern, comes from Afghanistan. Habib rug in blue, £475, Loaf. 

Crafted in Sweden on 

traditional looms, these 

rugs are reversible 

and fade-resistant, 

and can be machinewashed, 

too. Pappelina 

Carl woven-plastic, 

washable rugs, £68 

each, Hurn & Hurn. 

Combining architectural 

minimalism with Berber 

style, this woollen rug 

features geometric 

patterns plus handmade 

tassels for an 

energetic effect. Zuma 

large hand-woven rug, 

£380, Perch & Parrow. 

In natural jute, this hand-braided 

grey rug channels the macramé look 

for your floor, adding an instant focal 

point. Karna rug, £199, The Taylor. 

An on-trend palm print 

pattern is ideal for 

getting the boho-chic 

look in modern and 

contemporary interiors 

– and can be used 

outdoors, too. Juno 

polypropylene palm 

print floor rug, £169, 

Cult Furniture. 

This stunning, handtufted 

wool loop rug 

is designed with a 

Persian medallion 

motif. Bronte rug, 

£109, Shimu. 

Available from late 

November, this handtufted 

cotton rug is soft as 

can be, and comes in five 

dreamy colours, perfect 

for a child’s nursery or 

bedroom. Pearl pink cloud 

rug, £49, Bobby Rabbit. 

Adding Bohemian style to any room, 

this hand-tufted rug with braided 

tassels is perfect for beneath a circular 

dining table. Dutchbone round Pix rug 

with tassels, £349, Cuckooland. 

Crafted from luxurious viscose 

in soft slate blue and warm white, this 

hand-made rug has a sumptuous pile 

and a watercolour-effect finish that 

changes with the light. Minerva rug, 

£950, Cox & Cox. 

Rugs For Every Room 

• Rugs can take you on a journey around the world, 

adding a touch of global glamour to a room. Look for 

Indian dhurries, Greek flokatis, Middle Eastern kelims 

and French aubussons, among others, each adding 

their own style, colour, pattern and texture. 

• A common mistake is to buy a rug that is too small 

for a room, making the space look and feel disjointed. 

In general, it is best to go as big as possible, so that 

all the furniture (or at least its front legs) can sit on 

the rug. 

• As with carpet, ensure your choice of rug is 

appropriate to the room. In an entrance hall, for 

example, a tough and durable rug will be best – 

perhaps sisal or seagrass or, alternatively, a darkcoloured 

cotton flatweave that can be put through 

the washing machine. Wool rugs can be used more or 

less anywhere, while delicate fabrics such as silk are 

best left for seldom-used rooms. 

• Got a pattern that you would like to see on a rug? Why 

not commission one to be made to your own design? 

Alternatively, you can often take a standard range 

and request different sizes, borders and colourways. 

Search ‘custom rug’ for ideas and retailers. 

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CROSSWORD 

Across 

1. Angel of the highest 

order (6) 

7. Plant with soothing juice 

used to treat burns (4,4) 

8. Sound of a bell (4) 

10. Small biting fly (4) 

11. Pitch dangerously to 

one side (6) 

12. Supreme spirit of evil, 

Satan (5) 

14. Dietary substance 

found in milk, meat, etc 

(7) 

17. Skin diver’s garment (7) 

18. Hollow teeth of a 

venomous snake (5) 

21. Sudden sharp pain in 

the side of the body (6) 

23. Caused to procreate 

(animals) (4) 

25. Speed of progress (4) 

26. Mexican hat (8) 

27. Strand of yarn (6) 

Down 

1. Filament (6) 

2. One step of a ladder (4) 

3. Country under the 

dictatorship of the 

Duvalier family from 

1957 to 1986 (5) 

4. Performance of music 

(7) 

5. Declare formally as true 

(4) 

6. Becoming very cold and 

icy (8) 

9. Laminated metamorphic 

rock similar to granite (6) 

13. Period when voting takes 

place (8) 

15. Perplexing riddle (6) 

16. Make taut (7) 

19. Hand-held piece of 

armour (6) 

20. Chief monk (5) 

22. Hollow cylinder (4) 

24. Act presumptuously (4) 


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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. 

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by Ann Haldon 

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5 bedroom detached house • Price £625,000 

Large detached Grade II listed farmhouse with an extensive range of outbuildings. Originally a 

Public House, The Talbot until 1912 and then latterly a farmhouse, The Manor offers spacious 

accommodation set within grounds of about 0.75 acres. 

Accommodation is set over four floors. On the ground floor there are three spacious reception 

rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, two cloakrooms as well as storage and two pantries. 

There are two cellar rooms and an attic room all accessed from staircases. 

On the first floor are five large double bedrooms, three with the benefit of en suite bathrooms. 

The Manor has an extensive range of brick and stone built outbuildings. Currently arranged as 

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5 bedroom detached house • Price £550,000 

This impressive detached family home offers spacious accommodation over 3 floors comprising 

large entrance hall, living room, dining room, refitted kitchen, utility room, re-fitted guest 

cloakroom and study. The flooring has been replaced throughout the entire property. 

On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, 2 re-fitted en-suites and large family bathroom. To the 

second floor there are a further large bedroom with an en-suite re-fitted shower room and dressing 

area. 

Outside to the rear there is a good sized landscaped garden containing mature shrubs and roses 

with a wooden summer house (with electrical points and lights) and a paved area. 

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Free Home Energy 

FOR OLDER 

PEOPLE 

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is a local 

charity supporting older people and has once 

again been successful in securing additional 

funding to offer free and impartial home energy 

checks for the over 60s. 

Keeping warm in the colder months is a huge issue for many 

homeowners who live in Shropshire. Many people 

live in poorly insulated houses which are not on the 

main gas grid and are therefore expensive to heat. 

Shockingly around 300 older people die every 

winter in Shropshire from cold-related causes. 

have been able to secure the funding for a fourth year running 

to support older people keep their homes warm. Last year we 

visited over 100 older people who were desperate for help 

to reduce their energy bills but didn’t know where to turn, so 

please do pick up the phone and talk to us.’ 

If you would like a free Home Energy Check call Age UK 

Shropshire Telford & Wrekin on 01743 233123. 

The free advisory service is delivered in partnership 

with Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin and 

Marches Energy Agency. The charity wants to 

stress it is not trying to sell anything, the one hour 

visit will offer impartial advice to make homes 

warmer and could save money on heating bills. 

Heather Osborne, Chief Executive of Age UK STW, 

said: “With temperatures plummeting to minus 

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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! 

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Too Late to Save 

FOR RETIREMENT? 

What about the state pension? 

Under current legislation the full new state pension is £168.60 

per week. If you’re eligible, the amount you’ll receive depends 

on the number of ‘qualifying years’ of National Insurance 

contributions you’ve built up. 

Currently, you need 35 qualifying years to receive the full 

payment of £168.60 per week, but state pension regulations 

may change again over the coming years – when new 

governments are elected, for example. 

Politics has an impact on pension arrangements in general, 

and it’s possible that the current rules regarding tax-free lump 

sums and the age when you can access your pension pot may 

also change in the future. 

We’re often told by financial experts that it’s never 

too late to start saving for retirement, and that 

even in our 50s building a substantial retirement 

pot is possible. Clearly this depends on individual 

circumstances and it’s always going to be better 

to start saving early, but it’s heartening to know 

you may still be able to fund a decent retirement 

lifestyle. 

Growth levels and the state of the world economy also have 

an impact, for better or worse, but unfortunately you have no 

control over these issues. So where should you start saving for 

your retirement, and is there anything you can do to improve 

your financial situation when you do retire? 

Workplace pensions 

If you’re in employment, a workplace pension can often be the 

best way to save for your retirement. Your contributions are 

matched by your employer; they’re typically deducted from 

your gross pay automatically, and attract tax relief. 

Pension auto-enrolment, a government initiative intended 

to help people save for their retirement, means that if you’re 

aged over 22 and earn more than £10,000 per year you should 

automatically be enrolled in a workplace pension scheme. 

Earning less than this amount doesn’t necessarily mean you’re 

not eligible to join – you may still have the right to opt in and 

benefit from additional pension contributions made by your 

employer. 

If you’re close to retiring and also in debt, however, it might 

be better to prioritise paying off your debts rather than 

contributing to a pension, but you need to speak to an 

authorised financial adviser who can assess your individual 

situation. 

Personal pensions 

If you’re self-employed or not working you can benefit from 

tax relief on pension contributions by paying into a personal 

pension. Unlike a workplace pension scheme, a personal 

pension is an individual contract between yourself and the 

pension provider, which is often an insurance company. 

The pension provider invests your contributions, but in the 

same way as a workplace pension you’re not able to access your 

money until you’re 55 years of age under current legislation. 

Different types of personal pensions are available, including 

stakeholder pensions and self-invested personal pensions 

(SIPPs), but again it’s crucial to obtain independent professional 

advice before going ahead. 

Stocks and shares ISAs 

Investment ISAs are another way to build up retirement savings, 

and the current maximum limit for saving into a stocks and 

shares ISA is £20,000 (2019/20 tax year). You need to make 

sure your money is growing above the inflation rate, however, 

otherwise you’re effectively losing money. 

Stocks and shares ISAs offer more flexibility than pensions as 

you can access your money more readily, whereas workplace 

and private pensions aren’t usually accessible until you reach 

the age of 55. 

You can also choose from a wide range of investment products 

according to your preferred risk level, including ready-made 

funds. If you already have some knowledge and experience, 

however, you might want to select them yourself. 

Investment ISA providers typically allow you to pay in a lump 

sum, ‘drip-feed’ in a monthly amount, or both. You may also 

be able to invest lump sums in the future should you have the 

money available. 

Don’t forget your old pensions 

If you’ve worked for other employers in the past you may 

have pensions that you’ve forgotten, but don’t worry as the 

government run a Pension Tracing Service that you can use to 

find lost pensions. 

You can use the service online, or phone the Pension Tracing 

Service to find workplace or personal pensions – even the 

smallest pension could make a big difference to your overall 

pension pot when you retire. 

What can you do to boost your income in 

retirement? 

•Some people choose to work for themselves in retirement, 

making money with online ventures, or take up work part-time 

as an employee. 

•You can delay your official retirement date and allow the value 

of your pensions and investments to accumulate. 

•Equity release and downsizing are both popular ways 

to increase income in retirement, and you can generate a 

significant amount of capital using your property. 

Some people choose to save into an investment ISA as well 

as a pension scheme, so they spread the investment risk and 

don’t tie up all of their money up in one place. As with most 

important financial matters, it’s important to seek guidance 

from an authorised adviser who can analyse your financial 

situation and present the best options. 

www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/what-youll-get 

www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details 

www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/automaticenrolment-into-a-workplace-pension 

www.gov.uk/personal-pensions-your-rights 

by Ann Haldon 

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particularly in the form of the stunning Re-fitted Kitchen (with 

integrated Bosch appliances, LED lighting and underfloor heating). 

During their 13-year ownership, many important jobs have also been 

attended to such as an electrical re-wire, the refurbishment of the gas 

C.H. boiler, new roofing, new window panes...the list goes on and on! 

Briefly comprising Lounge, Dining Room, Snug, Re-fitted Kitchen, 

Downstairs WC., 3 double Bedrooms and Bathroom (with bath and 

separate shower cubicle), there is a beautifully kept, south facing and 

sizeable rear garden (with 3 storage sheds/outbuildings) and a paved 

driveway to the front. Being close to Newport town centre and within 

easy reach of schools, this is the perfect property for anyone craving 

the charm of a cottage but with the space and practicalities needed 

for 21st century living! Viewing Highly Recommended. 

Guide Price £293,995 

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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. 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 

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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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From Simple 

TO COMPLEX 

Dentistry TREATMENTS 

At Wycherley’s Dental Practice we provide family, general, 

cosmetic and emergency dentistry using only the latest 

technology and equipment. Our state of the art surgeries are 

maintained to the highest of standards and we continually 

invest in our staff and in the Practice itself. We have introduced 

cutting-edge equipment for example digital radiographs, 

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 

including anti-wrinkle 

injections and dermal 

fillers. 

As well as being open late 

nights and weekends, 

we offer a range of 

flexible payment plans 

and interest free finance 

options to help spread 

the cost of your dental 

treatment. 

Dental & Cosmetic Treatments 

A range of payment plans 

for all the Family and 

interest FREE finance 

Mon 8.30am-8pm 

Tue-Fri 8.30am-5.45pm 

Sat 8.30am-2.45pm 

• Comprehensive new patient 

examinations using digital radiographs 

• Emergency, late night and weekend 

appointments 

• IV sedation available for anxious and 

dental phobic patients 

• Cutting edge equipment 

• Trained in cosmetic dentistry and 

facial aesthetics 

• Dental implants 

• Invisalign clear braces 

• Enlighten Whitening 

• Cerec – one-visit crowns 

Principle Dentist: Dr Ashok Jakhu 

Wycherley’s Dental Practice, 49 High Street, Newport TF10 7AT 

Tel: 01952 459459 • reception@wycherleysdentalpractice.co.uk 

www.wycherleysdentalpractice.co.uk 

Keeping Pets Calm 

The noise and flashes of light on Bonfire Night are 

startling for any animal, and it’s understandable 

if your pet feels anxious and stressed. So is there 

anything you can do to help them stay calm, both 

beforehand and on Bonfire Night itself ? 

On Bonfire Night 

• Close windows and curtains before it gets dark. 

• Switch on the television or radio to mask the sounds. 

• Speak to your vet about pheromone diffusers or calming 

medication. 

• Provide a ‘safe’ place in the house – maybe a den under a 

table, for instance, with their favourite comfort blanket, some 

toys, or an item of your clothing to cuddle. 

• Bring outdoor hutches into the house, shed, or garage, and 

add some extra straw or hay for soundproofing and an extra 

feeling of security. 

Before Bonfire Night 

Noises CDs are sometimes used as therapy for pets that become 

upset or anxious by loud noises. If you play them fairly softly 

during the weeks before Bonfire Night, they may become more 

used to the sounds of fireworks and be able to stay calmer. 

Collars and name tags 

ON BONFIRE 

NIGHT 

Hopefully your pet won’t need to go outside during the evening 

but if they do, you need to make sure they’re wearing their 

collar and name tag. If you have a dog you’ll be able to take 

them out on a lead, but cats may become startled once they’re 

outside and run away to hide. 

www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/fireworks-and-pets 

pets.webmd.com/features/pet-pheromone-products-forbehavior-problems#1 

www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/looking-afteryour-pet/all-pets/pets-and-fireworks 

By Ann Haldon 

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Evenett and Bishop 

INDEPENDANT 

LOCAL OPTICIANS 

Evenett and Bishop Opticians have been looking 

after their valued customers in Newport for over 

20 years. They offer a professional, friendly, relaxed 

atmosphere with a personal eye care service using 

up to date innovative equipment. 

when thinking about contact lenses and are always pleased to 

welcome new patients to this option for vision correction. 

Steve Evenett, Simon Bishop and their team are always 

happy to discuss all of your eyecare options with you. For 

more information or to book an appointment to see us 

please call 01952 810808 or pop in to 35 High St, Newport. 

A typical appointment lasts 30 minutes 

and includes sight testing and eye health 

assessments to ensure your eyes and any 

prescribed lenses work harmoniously 

together. All eye examinations are tailored 

to your individual needs taking into 

account any vision problems you may be 

experiencing at home, work or in leisure 

time as well as any concerns relating to a 

family history of eye problems. 

They have teamed up with Essilor who are 

the leading supplier of Varilux varifocal 

lenses to provide patients with the best 

vision possible. They are now offering you a 

complimentary second pair of Crizal coated 

clear distance or near lenses, perfect for 

one of the many modern and stylish frames 

when you fancy a change of look. 

If you don’t want to wear glasses they 

have the most advanced options available 

COMPLIMENTARY 

SECOND PAIR OF 

LENSES AVAILABLE 

Terms and conditions apply. 

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Shockwave Therapy 

Shockwave therapy is a relatively new treatment 

modality that has been demonstrated to be invaluable 

tool in the treatment of tendon and soft tissue injuries. 

First used in the 70’s for its use in breaking down Kidney stones 

and calcification deposits in the body it became more common 

place in the 80s and in the 90’s more research appeared into 

the treatment for soft tissue injuries, so in this form it is a 

relatively new technology. 

It is a modality which uses pressure disturbance to stimulate 

the recovery of chronic and sub-acute soft tissue injuries. It 

works by applying rapid repeated pneumatic pressures through 

a device applied directly to the painful tissues. Often it is used 

after conventional treatments have failed to stimulate recovery 

such as hands on manual techniques, ultrasound and exercise 

therapy although it can be used as a front-line treatment. 

The effects on the soft tissues are: 

• Mechanical Stimulation 

• Increased local blood flow 

• Increase in cellular activity 

• Pain relieving effects on local nerves 

• Breaking down of calcific deposits 

There are several research articles demonstrating the benefits 

of the treatment and a rising number of articles supporting its 

use. A lot of the evidence centres around particularly tendon 

pain in conditions such as Jumpers’ knee (the exacerbation 

of the patella tendon), Achilles tendon problems and plantar 

fasciitis (pain from the sole of the feet). It has also been 

demonstrated to benefit Tennis elbow, Golfers’ elbow and 

shoulder pain so it does have a broad spectrum of uses. 

In terms of treatment its self, most of the research suggests 

between 3-6 treatments will achieve good improvements 

although in can take more in more chronic conditions. 

In all this modality will be of huge benefit to patients with 

tendon/soft tissue injuries especially if more conventional 

treatments have failed. It is regularly seen as the go to treatment 

prior to more invasive treatments. 

If you are experiencing tendon pain that has been on going, 

then please feel free to call for free advice as to whether this 

treatment may benefit you. We offer day time and evening 

appointments so please call 01952 462330 or email us at 

enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk 

EARLY MORNING 

AND EVENING 

APPOINTMENTS 

AVAILABLE 

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FOR FREE ADVICE PLEASE CALL 01952462330 

or email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk 

or visit our website www.shropshirephysio.co.uk 

SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy, Broadway, Shifnal TF11 8AZ 

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Local Gym 

Alpha Athletic, Newport's 

premier gym facility is set to get 

a whole lot BIGGER! 

Alpha Athletic are excited to announce 

that they recently had their planning 

application approved to extend their 

facilities and work shall be commencing on 

the project in a matter of weeks. 

There will be more details on this soon, but 

they can confirm that with the extension 

they will have a brand new changing room 

with shower facilities, a brand new class 

studio where they will deliver classes 

totally unique to Alpha Athletic and their 

training ethos, not to mention a HUGE 

amount of brand new training equipment 

for you all to use. 

Their aim as a business has always been to 

help transform the lives of as many people 

as possible in the local community and by 

growing their facility and introducing even 

IS EXPANDING TO OFFER 

EVEN MORE FACILITIES 

more equipment and now classes, 

they will be better equipped than ever 

to deliver on that promise. 

As they will be able to cater for more 

members, they recently decided 

to adjust their pricing on ALL their 

membership packages, in the hope to 

make it more affordable than ever for 

local people. 

If you haven’t been to see them before, 

then now is the time to pay them a 

visit, as for a limited time only they are 

offering a 3 day free pass. 

Owner Maurice commented, "You 

will find upon entering the gym that 

it is a far cry from the overcrowded 

commercial gyms, the moment you 

walk in you will see instantly that it 

looks and feels different, everything in 

here is bespoke, we have chosen only 

the best equipment for you to train 

with. We hope to welcome you into 

our training community soon." 

To claim your FREE 3 day trial please email: info@alphaathletic.co.uk or call us on 01952 820931 

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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 

NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT IT 

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. 


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Experts in Treating Foot 

and Heel Pain! 

You have most likely sought assistance for your condition, but have 

struggled to find an enthusiastic expert to help! 

Passionate and eager to reduce and cure your lower limb, foot and ankle pain. I have the latest 

equipment to assist your problem, what is more, I specialize in all Foot, Ankle, Leg and Achilles problems. 

01952 677 063 

Unit 8 Horton Court, Hortonwood 50 

TF1 7GY 

www.TheFootDoctor.co.uk 

The latest Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) 

for non surgical treatment of Heel pain, 

Achilles Tendons and many other soft 

tissue injuries- 5 years experience! 

achilles pain 

Policemans Heel 

Plantar faciiis 

Arch Pain 

Bunion/Arthriis 

FASCIITIS HEEL PAIN ORTHOTICS PODIATRY 

Bank House 

RESIDENTIAL HOME 

• Small care home, situated in the heart of Newport, 

renowned for providing high standards and individual care 

• Our dedicated and committed staff pride themselves on 

promoting dignity, respect and choice 

• Offering short stay, respite or permanent long term 

security in a very friendly, comfortable and homely 

environment 

• Excellent home cooking 

• Delightful gardens 

• Visitors welcome 

Telford Foot Care 

Celia Crow BSc Hons DipCFHP 

Mobile Foot Health Practitioner 

Foot Health Assessment 

Corn & Callus Removal 

Verruca Treatments 

Ingrowing Nails 

Tel: 01952 606 229 

Mobile: 07977 548 957 

Nail Trimming 

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Special Care for Special People 

Bank House, Chetwynd End, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7JE 

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Flu and the Flu Vaccine 

MYTHS 

AND FACTS 

Flu isn’t new and neither is the flu vaccine – yet 

every year, come flu season, there’s confusion 

about them. Let’s set things straight… 

The flu or a cold? 

Myth: Colds can’t make you feel really ill, give you a temperature 

or make your muscles ache. That’s flu. 

While colds generally don’t confine you to the couch, a heavy, 

streaming cold can make you feel very poorly – and colds can 

cause muscle aches and a raised temperature. 

To distinguish more accurately between a cold and the flu: 

• Consider how quickly it’s come on. A cold usually starts 

gradually, whereas flu symptoms come on rapidly. 

• Consider all your symptoms. A cold mainly affects your nose 

and throat, whereas flu can cause diarrhoea, stomach pain, 

nausea and vomiting alongside nose and throat symptoms. 

It also causes fatigue, lack of appetite and difficulty sleeping. 

Children with flu are prone to ear pain too. 

In healthy adults, flu doesn’t usually pose a serious health risk 

and they recover in a week or two, although some strains (such 

as some swine and avian flus) are more dangerous. However, 

for certain groups, flu can pose a more serious risk. 

Preventing flu 

Proper hygiene is very important in preventing the spread of 

flu (and many other infections), so flu sufferers should wash 

their hands thoroughly and regularly, and bin their used tissues 

straight away. 

Some people need the protection of the flu vaccine. The 

NHS recommends the flu vaccine and offers it free to people 

at higher risk of catching flu and/or developing serious 

complications. This includes anyone who: 

• Is 65 or over (you’re eligible for the flu vaccine 

this year, 2019/20, if you were born on or 

before 31 March 1955). 

• Is pregnant (flu can cause serious 

complications such as pneumonia, 

particularly in the later stages, and may also 

result in premature birth or low birthweight). 

The flu vaccine also protects the baby in its 

first few months of life. 

• Has certain medical conditions, 

including: chronic (long-term) 

respiratory diseases, such as asthma 

(which requires an inhaled or tablet 

steroid treatment or has led to 

hospital admission in the past); 

chronic obstructive pulmonary 

disease (COPD), emphysema 

or bronchitis; chronic heart 

disease, such as heart failure; 

chronic kidney disease; chronic 

liver disease, such as hepatitis; 

chronic neurological conditions, 

such as Parkinson’s disease, motor 

neurone disease, multiple sclerosis 

(MS), learning disability or 

cerebral palsy; diabetes; spleen 

issues (e.g. sickle cell disease or 

if you’ve had your spleen removed); a weakened immune 

system (due to HIV, AIDS, or medication such as steroids or 

chemotherapy); severe obesity (BMI of 40 or above). 

• Is living in a long-stay residential care home or facility. 

• Receives a carer’s allowance or is the main carer for an 

elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if 

they fall ill. 

• Is a child: healthy children under the age of five are more 

likely to be admitted to hospital with flu than any other 

age group. Children aged two and three years on 31 August 

2019 should be offered a vaccination and the nasal spray 

vaccine is offered yearly in primary school. Children over six 

months old with a long-term health condition should also be 

vaccinated. 

The flu vaccine is also recommended for front-line health 

and social care workers, whose employers should pay for the 

vaccination. 

About the flu vaccine 

Fact: You may still catch the flu if you’re vaccinated. 

Flu vaccines are produced in advance, so experts have to 

predict the three or four flu strains that will be prevalent during 

the next winter. This means there’s a slim chance you may 

catch an unexpected or rarer flu strain. However, the vaccine 

will protect you from most strains you’ll encounter, and by 

reducing the risk of catching flu, it also helps to prevent flu 

spreading. 

The best time to be vaccinated is before the start of the flu 

season, which runs from December to March. Adults and 

children aged between six months and two years who are 

eligible for the vaccine will usually receive the injectable version, 

while children between two and seventeen are normally given 

the nasal spray. 

Myth: The flu vaccine can give you flu. 

This is impossible, as the vaccine doesn’t contain active 

viruses, but it may cause a temperature and muscle 

aches for a while, and the injection site can be sore. 

Flu-like symptoms may be from another virus – or 

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Gardening 

WINTER HANGING BASKETS 

I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for hanging 

baskets – they are a great way to create your own 

miniature gardening space, do exactly what you 

want by the way of colours clashing or subtle, and 

once they’ve started to grow away and establish 

they’re a perfect way to make even the gloomiest 

back yard look more cheerful, or the prettiest patio 

look even more gorgeous. Making a hanging basket 

is not difficult, and within a few weeks of planting 

one up you’ll wish you had made more. Although 

traditionally a summer planting feature, hanging 

baskets work just as well for the winter months, so 

why not create a few seasonal splashes of colour to 

keep your spirits up over the coming months? 

Plenty of plants make for a good colourful basket, so start with 

a visit to your local garden centre or nursery to see what is 

available. 

There are lots of plants you might use, including winter-flowering 

pansies (I am fond of the purple and yellow varieties) and 

heathers, Gaultheria with its waxy red berries, dianthus for late 

autumn into early winter and assorted miniature shrubs, including 

variegated Pieris, Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ and variegated 

euonymus that will help give structure and colour. The shrubs 

have the potential to grow to full size eventually but meanwhile 

look great in a container for a year or two before being planted 

in the garden. 

You will also need a liner and I recommend a thicker, almost feltlike 

one as this helps to provide plenty of insulation for when 

temperatures drop, as well as keeping the compost and plants 

in place. In addition you’ll need a basket (you can always reuse 

a summer one, no need to spend more than necessary), and I 

suggest a 35cm (14”) diameter one as it can take more plants 

and, because it is larger, resists cold better. You’ll also need some 

compost. 

There is nothing worse than trying to plant up a basket that keeps 

rolling about, so stand it in a large flower pot before you start. 

Once the liner is firmly in place, remove the chain at one anchor 

point or else it will get in the way as you try to plant. You can 

reattach it later. The liner will protrude above the edges of the 

basket at this stage but a little rim helps to keep the compost in 

place. Use good quality multi-purpose compost, firming it gently, 

and fill the basket about half full. 

Mesh baskets are great because you can plant through the sides 

with ease. Cut holes in the liner then insert small plants such 

as pansies at regular intervals around the sides of the basket. 

It usually damages the plants less if you insert them from the 

outside inwards – that way they may suffer a little root damage 

but the foliage and any flowers remain undamaged. Nestle the 

roots into the compost and make sure that the liner is back in 

position after the last plant is in place. 

Now add more compost to cover the roots of the winter-flowering 

pansies or other side plantings and firm again gently. Next get 

the central plant in place and add three more upright plants such 

as miniature shrubs, equally spaced around the edges. 

For extra colour, add more winter bedding around the very 

outermost edge of the basket. Pinch out any faded flowers as 

you go then add more compost, carefully filling in any gaps 

before you water it in thoroughly. 

Your hanging basket will soon fill out and become even more 

colourful. Give the roots a chance to establish by standing the 

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position, just watering it if necessary. Regular deadheading and 

removal of faded flowers plus a feed with a high potash fertiliser 

after about a month will keep it looking great, well into the spring. 

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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 

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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 

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•Fee-free overdraft facility of £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 in 

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•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 

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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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WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS 

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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 

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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: 

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2. Health Care Decisions 

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medical decisions. It can give 

your Attorneys power to refuse or 

consent to treatment on your behalf. 

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clients at home, if preferred. 

Rachel Davenport is our friendly, local Solicitor with family ties in Newport. She has 

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Whether you are looking to make your first Will 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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more about your options, please 

feel free to contact Llewelyn 

at Terry Jones for further 

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01743 285 888. 

Llewelyn Stott 

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10 Best Electric Cars 

ON SALE 

TODAY 

The rise of the electric car can’t be underestimated. 

Each manufacturer is rushing their own plug-in 

car to market, and demand for these new models 

is increasing by the hour. 

But which ones are best? We’ve put together some of the ideal 

all-electric cars currently on sale. 

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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• 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, 

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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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know which schools you went to, where you live or whether 

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than shared? Social networks like you to share everything 

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Fab Floors 

From traditional wooden boards to soft carpet, funky rubber to classic stone, flooring is 

fundamental to the look and feel of a room. 

What flooring where? 

Flooring must be practical. For the hall and probably the 

living room, too, the toughest, most durable flooring is best, 

while a more delicate type will be fine in a spare bedroom. 

For kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and conservatories, 

consider how well it will withstand spills, splashes and general 

humidity. Choose the right flooring for each space and it will 

both look good and last. 

Timber 

Beautiful and hard-wearing, timber floorboards are available 

in a range of colours and patterns. It is often possible to 

recondition an existing wood floor by mending or replacing 

damaged boards and sanding carefully, then finishing it with 

oil, wax or lacquer. If not, choose new hardwood from an 

environmentally friendly source or seek out recycled boards 

from an architectural salvage yard – these have the advantage 

of years of beautiful patina. Solid-wood engineered boards 

are cross-bonded for stability (meaning they won’t warp or 

move, which solid timber is prone to), making them a good 

choice with underfloor heating, while cheaper, but less longlasting, 

are either a multi-layered or veneered wood floor, 

where the surface is a thin layer of hardwood attached to a 

base of cheaper wood, MDF, cork or plywood, or a wood-effect 

laminate floor, in which a photograph of wood is bonded to a 

chipboard base and protected with a high-pressure laminate 

surface. 

Carpet 

Soft, warm and quiet underfoot, carpet comes in two main 

types: woven, which is harder-wearing and more 

expensive, and tufted, the durability of which is 

related to its pile height and density. Carpets are 

classified for light, moderate, general, heavy and 

extra-heavy domestic use. Select a tough carpet 

for a hallway: perhaps an 80:20 (wool:nylon) twist 

classified for heavy domestic, while for a living 

room a combination of a luxury look with a robust 

performance, such as a loop or velvet pile, would be 

best. A spare bedroom carpet could be more delicate 

– a velvet or Saxony classified for light domestic use, 

for example. For a seamless look, lay carpet suitable 

for general use throughout. Carpets are inadvisable 

in kitchens and bathrooms. 

Natural fibres 

In a wide range of colours and weaves, sisal, coir, 

seagrass, rush and jute are warm and soundproof 

and, often, good value for money. The rougher the 

surface, the more hard-wearing it will be – so sisal 

and coir may feel uncomfortable underfoot at first. 

Jute has the softest feel, but is the least durable. A 

stain inhibitor is advisable. 

Hard surfaces 

Sandstone, limestone, granite, marble and terrazzo 

are expensive floorings that last a lifetime and have 

a beautiful, individual grain and patina. In areas that 

might become wet and slippery choose a version that is matt 

or slightly textured – sanded for a rough finish, or riven for an 

attractive, hand-split effect. Ceramic tiles are heat- and waterresistant, 

hard-wearing and low maintenance. They vary widely 

in price and come in a vast array of shapes, sizes and designs. 

Unglazed terracotta tiles (or quarry tiles) are rugged and nonslip. 

Sheet flooring 

Softer and warmer than stone or timber, sheet floor coverings 

– vinyl, linoleum and cork – are relatively inexpensive and very 

easy to clean. Lino is a traditional material made from natural 

ingredients, while vinyl is a PVC-based man-made material, 

which comes in a huge range of textures and patterns. Cork 

is hard-wearing, resilient to water and offers an interesting, 

natural look. Rubber, good-looking, practical and tactile, is 

available in smooth or textured designs, the latter ideal for 

bathrooms. Rubber floors should be laid professionally. 

What Lies Beneath 

The success of any flooring depends on the sub-floor 

underneath. It must be level and dry, with no protruding nails. 

A good quality underlay will prolong carpet life and add 

comfort and insulation, while laying thin sheets of board may 

be necessary to prepare for sheet flooring such as vinyl or 

lino. Before laying heavy stone tiles, the sub-floor may need 

reinforcing – check with your builder or a structural engineer if 

in doubt. Tiles are best laid onto a smooth concrete or cementbased 

backer board. 


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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? 

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 

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, 

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Things That Go 

Bump in the Night 

How to protect your 

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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 

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It’s important to understand what IP68 and its sister 

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Pure is important, because chlorine in swimming pools 

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your phone’s water resistance. 

One of the biggest dangers for devices is being dropped 

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and the latter with a screen protector. Plastic screen 

protectors are harder to fit properly because of air 

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remove when they’ve been scuffed. 

Protective cases come in a variety of flavours, styles and 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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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Adding some good-looking illumination is a great way to introduce both a decorative focal point and 

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This textural, informal lantern would add fashionable 

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Lined with a navy cotton interior, 

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a hall console or a small table on a landing, and are, 

of course, both practical and beautiful either side 

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• Lanterns are even easier than lamps, as they don’t 

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Launched in July, Ade has a trusted team of local housekeepers 

who are carefully selected, referenced and DBS checked and 

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From Open Plan 

TO BROKEN PLAN 

Despite the allure of large, bright spaces, it is not necessarily convenient to live in an 

open-plan home all the time. Hence the development of ‘broken plan’ design. 

Everyone loves open-plan living. Light, bright, 

spacious and airy, an open-plan home is always 

desirable. Or is it? Sometimes, let’s face it, we all need 

a quiet space, somewhere to feel separate in one’s own 

small world. Huge open spaces can be difficult to heat, 

too, and there can be times when noise is an issue. 

Enter ‘broken plan’, a practical evolution of open plan, 

that retains all the great elements of open plan that we 

love, particularly good light and a feeling of openness, 

but introduces subtle elements that divide large spaces 

into more manageable ones, with different zones that 

can be used for different activities. Spaces may even 

(depending on the design) be opened up or closed off 

whenever you wish. Broken plan is flexible, dynamic 

and interesting, and offers sociability combined with 

privacy – truly the best of both worlds. 

When renovation or building work is being carried out, one 

way to achieve the broken-plan effect is to create differences 

in floor levels. A step up or down from, say, the sitting room 

into the dining room can give a great sense of two discrete 

areas. It may also be possible to lower the ceiling in one area 

of a large, open room in order to enhance a sense of intimacy. 

And in homes with very high ceilings – a barn or industrial 

conversion, for example – there is the opportunity to introduce 

a mezzanine level, perhaps as an office, snug or guest bedroom, 

which combines the feeling of open plan with the practicality 

of a separate space. Other structural solutions include building 

internal glass walls or floor-to-ceiling steel-framed windows 

(the best-known trade name is Crittall) in order to subdivide 

a space. Stylish and luxurious, these suit both modern and 

traditional homes. 

More typically, especially in a period home where two groundfloor 

reception rooms have been knocked through to bring in 

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double doors. If made from timber they could be panelled to 

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would slide and fold away, or else be hinged so that they fit 

seamlessly back against the walls when open. An alternative 

way of connecting/separating two rooms is to build pocket 

doors, which slide into the slim walls on each side – great for, 

say, a dressing room off a bedroom. 

Often, of course, it is far more convenient (and less expensive) 

to employ temporary ways of dividing a large room: a screen, 

for example, a large floor-standing bookcase, or even simply a 

slender console table – which could be the base for a pair of 

lamps, some vases of flowers or a sculpture. These have the 

advantage of being relatively easily moved around or removed 

if you feel like a change. 

An open-plan space can be divided visually, using simple tricks 

such as changes in paint colour or floor finish – from carpet in a 

seating area to floorboards in a dining space, for example – and 

it is easily possible to create mini ‘rooms’ by grounding furniture 

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The Best Seven Seaters 

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Need plenty of space, both for luggage and 

occupants too? You’ll want a seven-seater then. 

Fortunately there are plenty of options currently 

on the market, offering a choice of body styles 

from a variety of brands. 

But which are best? That’s what we’ve been investigating – and 

here are the results. 

Land Rover Discovery 

This list was always destined to feature Land Rover’s goanywhere 

Discovery. As well as seven comfortable seats, it’s 

packed with off-road technology to make it just as capable 

at scaling steep inclines as it is making the weekly run to the 

shops. 

Expensive it may be, but the Discovery comes loaded with 

equipment and is available with a range of engine choices, too. 

Volvo XC90 

When the first-generation XC90 was released, it stormed the 

market thanks to its rock-solid build quality and efficiency. The 

latest edition continues the legacy, albeit with a whole lot more 

technology and equipment. 

It’s also one of the safest cars on the market thanks to a raft of 

assistance systems. For families, there are few better options 

than the XC90. 

Seat Alhambra 

If you’re after the best possible passenger space, then look 

no further than the Seat Alhambra. It may be a little outdated 

inside, but the Alhambra makes up for it with a huge amount 

of interior room. It’s also surprisingly good to drive, and frugal, 

too. 

As the Alhambra has been around for a little while now, you’re 

likely to find good deals at the forecourt – bolstering its appeal. 

Skoda Kodiaq 

Skoda hit the nail on the seven-seater head when it released 

the Kodiaq. Rock-solid build quality and incredible value 

for money meant that this Czech SUV enjoyed immediate 

popularity and has continued to do so. 

It’s available with a range of efficient engines too, while a new 

performance-orientated model – the Kodiaq vRS – means 

there’s something for those with the need for speed as well. 

Audi Q7 

Audi’s big Q7 flies the flag for premium manufacturers here, 

offering that top-notch driving experience you’d expect from 

a car with four rings on the front. A high-quality interior and 

silky-smooth petrol and diesel engines seal the deal. 

There’s the all-conquering SQ7 available too – which puts 

many ‘normal’ performance cars to shame. 

Tesla Model X 

Representing the electric contingent is Tesla’s Model X. 

Spaceship-like in design, it’s a real looker out on the road but, 

fortunately for this list, it’s available with seven seats. A realistic 

300-mile all-electric range means it’s usable for long-distance 

drivers, too. 

Though it may be expensive to buy outright, the Model X 

justifies its high price tag with minimal running costs and 

plenty of performance. 

Mercedes GLS 

The Mercedes GLS takes the fight to the Audi Q7, and having 

recently been updated, packs more technology and features 

than ever before. A longer wheelbase than the car it replaces 

means there’s more space than before, and improved legroom 

for all occupants. 

The interior of the car has been vastly overhauled, with a full 

widescreen infotainment system helping to give the cabin a 

particularly high-tech feel. 

Ford S-Max 

Though Ford’s S-Max has been around a little while now, it’s 

still one of the best-driving seven-seaters around, and offers 

genuine practicality as well. A range of frugal engines help to 

keep trips to the pump to a minimum, while solid build quality 

should mean it holds up to family duties too. 

A range-topping Vignale is now available, though even lower 

trims get a vast amount of standard equipment. 

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Winnipeg 

CANADA’S GATEWAY 

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On the edge of the prairies, Winnipeg is one 

of the sunniest cities in Canada, multicultural, 

vibrant and the capital of Manitoba. Named 

‘Muddy Waters’ after the big lake out of town, it is 

located at the confluence of the Red River and the 

smaller Assiniboine where, before the Europeans 

arrived, the First Nations had been trading for 

thousands of years. 

Times have changed but set in acres of greenery, the ‘Forks’ 

remain a popular meeting place. In this National Historic Site, 

converted warehouses and new buildings beckon with craft 

shops and gleaming stores, al fresco cafés and a convivial 

market hall serving food from all over the world. Here’s the 

Old Spaghetti Factory, there a rail carriage full of Victorian 

candy, an art exhibition or the observation tower for stunning 

city views. Down by the water, wild flowers wave in the breeze, 

Canadian geese peck undisturbed and locals stroll quietly 

along the river or meditate under the trees, inspired by a 

painting or a poem on the back of a lonely seat. There’s bright 

sunshine in summer, dazzling ice in winter for skating on a rink 

or on the river trails used by commuters on their way to work. 

On the northern bank of the Assiniboine, the grand Legislative 

Building is topped by a golden statue of Hermes, the god of 

trade, while around the corner, close to the Forks, Winnipeg 

claims the only museum in the world fully dedicated to 

human rights. In an innovative spiralling building inspired by 

mountains, clouds and prairies, twelve galleries lead up to the 

Tower of Hope, rising high above the city and the Red River 

spanned by the Esplanade Riel. Honouring Manitoba’s founder 

and Métis leader, this iconic pedestrian bridge connects the 

Forks to the French Quarter, a lovely relaxing place with 

early 1900s facades, restaurants, pastry shops and the rebuilt 

St Boniface cathedral, Mother Church of Western Canada. 

Equally enticing are Little Italy, Chinatown and the cool 

Osborne Village, well known for street art and ethnic eateries. 

Meanwhile, in the south-west, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is a 

treat for animal lovers, its highly praised conservation project 

caring for almost 200 species on 80 acres of ground from 

pools and enclosures to dens and rugged areas. Spot a rare 

snow leopard or red panda, look out for reindeer, Arctic fox, 

yak, tiger, camels, snakes, poisoned dart frogs, butterflies 

and birds such as the colourful scarlet ibis, and much more. 

But most breathtaking is the ‘Journey to Churchill’, exhibiting 

the different habitats of North Manitoba and – in the best 

natural environment – looking after polar bears whose life 

would otherwise be threatened. Some are orphaned cubs, 

others fully-grown creatures who acquired a taste for human 

flesh. Also loved by everyone in the park area is the statue of 

Lieutenant Harry Colebourn and the young bear he rescued, 

calling her Winnie after Winnipeg, his Canadian home, and 

who was the inspiration for the legendary character of Winniethe-Pooh. 

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Mon: Yoga; 6.30-8pm 

Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar 

lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, 

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Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Tuesday 

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Wed: WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight 

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Thu: Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 

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Fri: Youth club 7.30-9pm. 

If you would like further info. on above visit 

www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Moira 

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Wrekin & Telford Singers meet every Fri 

7:30pm at Admaston House. We are a mixed 

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people. Contact Judi 01952 411801 or visit our 

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Shropshire Wildlife Trust - Newport branch 

Indoor talks - 2nd Tue of mth (Sept - Mar 

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Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings 

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Contact Doreen 01952 813267 or Ann 01952 

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Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd 

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New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 

Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, 

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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: 


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: 


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 

24th Nov (Sun) - Donnington and Muxton 

Parish Council annual Christmas Festival and 

Lights Switch - lots to do and see including 

stalls, face painting, music & singing, a 

bucking reindeer, a bouncy castle and plenty 

more. Stalls currently available - if you 

are interested contact them on Facebook, 

T: 01952 608001 or e-mail events@ 

donningtonmuxtonpc.org 

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) 

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COMMUNITY & WHATS ON 

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 

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. 

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 


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 bi-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 at the PRH 

Thu 5–7pm, for members 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 

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. 

17th Oct - Wellington History Group, 

meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A 

talk by Geoff Harrison 'Sutherland Snippets'. 

Entrance free, but donations appreciated. 

www.wellingtonhistorygroup.wordpress.com 

21st Nov - Wellington History Group, 

meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A 

talk by Allan Frost 'Hiatt Ladies’ College'. 

Entrance free, but donations appreciated. 

www.wellingtonhistorygroup.wordpress.com 

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 


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 

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. 

Telford Slings - trained babywearing 

consultant offering sling hire, retail and 

expert advice and fitting, in 4 locations 

around Telford - see www.telfordslings.com 

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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Local Health, Sport 

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 

Horsehay 

Fudoshin karate club - Training Tuesdays and Fridays. 

Fully qualified and insured instructors training in the 

Shindo Jinen Ryu style of karate. Weapons also taught, 

including nunchaku, sai, bo, kama and tonfa. Contact Nick 

Mellor 4th Dan on 07815 959368. 

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 

Clubbercise - Fun Fitness with Amanda - Leegate 

Community Centre, Leegomery ,Telford. Monday's 7-8pm 

£5 Pay as you go. Contact Amanda 07780 515 350 

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 

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 

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& Fitness Classes 

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 

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 

Slimming World - Shifnal Village Hall, Wednesday’s 

5:30pm and 7:30pm . Contact Fay 07729 307 813 

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 - Fun Fitness with Amanda - Priorslee Scout 

Hut , Snedshill, St George's Telford. Wednesday morning 

class 10-11am. £5 per class. All levels of Fitness welcome, 

ideal beginner's. Contact Amanda 07780 515 350 

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 

Clubbercise - Fun Fitness with Amanda - Telford Arena 

Nighclub, Tan Bank, Wellington TF1 1HD. Tuesday's 

7-8pm. New Funky step class - Thursday's 7-8pm 

(booking Essential) . £5 pay as you go. All levels of 

Fitness welcome . Contact Amanda 07780 515 350 

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) 

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MOVIES 

ABOMINABLE 

When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the 

roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and 

her mischievous friends Jin and Peng name him 

“Everest” and embark on an epic quest to reunite the 

magical creature with his family at the highest point 

on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay 

one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent 

on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara (Sarah 

Paulson) to help Everest get home. 

Date: 11th October 2019 

Genre: Animated 

Cast Members: Albert Tsai 

MALEFICENT: 

MISTRESS OF EVIL 

Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is 

cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead 

and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding 

serves to unite the two worlds. 

When an unexpected encounter introduces a 

powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora 

are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great 

War, testing their loyalties and causing them to 

question whether they can truly be family. 

Release Date: 18th October 2019 

Genre: Adventure 

Cast Members: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning 

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COMING SOON... 

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. 


Genre: Comedy 

Cast Members: Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, 

Jesse Eisenberg 

TERMINATOR: DARK 

FATE 

Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger 

return in their iconic roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, 

directed by Tim Miller and produced by visionary 

filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison. 

Following the events of Terminator 2: Judgment 

Day, Terminator: Dark Fate also stars Mackenzie 

Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, and Diego 

Boneta. 


Genre: Action 

Cast Members: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda 

Hamilton 

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 

The Donnington and Muxton Parish Council 

Christmas Festival and lights ‘switch on’ will 

take place on 24th November at The Parade 

Donnington from 2pm, all are welcome. Anyone 

who is interested in assisting or having a stall 

should contact the Parish Council Events Officer 

Mrs. Holly Westwood at the Parish Council on 

01952 608001. 

The footpath along Donnington Wood Way will 

be receiving some attention over the next few 

weeks to cut back the vegetation making it safer 

for children making their way to and from school 

during the winter months. 

Any residents that have suggestions regarding the 

design for the memorial by the soldiers bench in 

Muxton please contact the 

Parish Clerk at Turriff Hall on 

01952 608001. 

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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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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Index of Advertisers 

Bathrooms 

A. Watson Home Improvements..............81 

Emerys..............................................................73 

Regent House.................................................75 

Telford Maintenance Ltd.............................82 

Beauty 

Beauty by Jude..............................................29 

Bedrooms 

R&R Services...................................................77 

Beds & Mattresses 

Dial-A-Mattress..............................................35 

Blinds 

Love Your Blinds............................................33 

Telford Window Blinds................................35 

Bricks & Building Materials 

Emerys..............................................................73 

Jewsons............................................................57 

Builder 

Louka Fine Finish............................................ 3 

C C T V 

Telford CCTV...................................................82 

Car Sales (New/Used) 

Mercedes Benz of Shrewsbury................65 

Carpentry 

P M Carpentry............................................... 96 

Louka Fine Finish............................................ 3 

Select Joinery................................................ 68 

Children’s Parties/Family Activities 

Ironbridge Museums....................................22 

Chimneys 

Alpine............................................................... 96 

Cleaning 

Active Cleaning...............................................81 

Bright & Beautiful..........................................79 

Shaw Clean - Tim Shaw...............................81 

Sutherlands Clean Carpets........................85 

Councillors 

Local Councillors.......................................... 94 

Decorating 

Neil Rogers......................................................87 

Simon’s Décor ...............................................87 

WE Dunne........................................................87 

Dentist 

Wycherley's Dental Practice.................... 46 

Digger Hire 

Digger Driver For Hire................................ 96 

Doors 

The Door Store...............................................75 

Drum Lessons 

Sammy Shaw..................................................97 

Dry Cleaning 

Chelsea's of Shropshire..............................62 

Education/Childcare 

Bears Den Pre-school..................................22 

Birchfield...........................................................17 

Derwen College.............................................25 

Ellesmere College.........................................23 

Newport Girls' High School........................21 

Royal School...................................................27 

Tettenhall College.........................................25 

Thomas Telford...............................................19 

Wolverhampton Grammar School...........18 

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Electricians 

Copelands Electrical................................... 96 

Del Corley Electrical Services...................85 

Estate Agents & Property 

Barker Healey................................................ 43 

Bovis...................................................................37 

Fodens..............................................................40 

Geoff Hinsley - Buy Your Home...............97 

Nock Deighton........................................38-39 

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture 

SB Sports Clinic............................................ 48 

Farm Shop/Markets/Food Fayre 

Green Fields Farm Shop..............................15 

Financial Services 

CD Financial....................................................59 

Fireplaces, Fires & Stoves 

Alpine............................................................... 96 

Grate Ideas..................................................... 99 

Footcare 

The Foot Doctor.............................................51 

Telford Footcare.............................................51 

Garage Doors 

Barrett Garage Doors..................................67 

Garolla Garage Doors..................................77 

Garden, Plants & Building Supplies 

Bloomsbury Nursery....................................55 

Emerys..............................................................73 

Jewsons............................................................57 

Gardening/Landscaping 

A J Landscapes..............................................55 

Gardenhand.................................................... 96 

Long Fox Landscapes.................................57 

Needes Landscaping.................................. 96 

NPB Garden & Ground Maintenance.... 96 

Glass & Glazing 

Darwin Glass & Glazing...............................85 

Gutter Cleaning 

Gutter PRO......................................................83 

Health & Fitness 

Alpha Athletics.............................................. 49 

Body Barn........................................................53 

Patshull Park Hotel......................................... 8 

Slimming World.............................................97 

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort......................... 8 

Telford Tri-Club..............................................97 

Kitchens Replacement Doors 

Dream Doors.................................................. 69 

Kitchens (Supply & Fit) 

Kitchen Depot............................................. 100 

R & R Kitchens.................................................71 

Regent House.................................................75 

Legal Services / Will Writing 

Clarkes Solicitors.......................................... 60 

EKM Legal Services..................................... 60 

Parry Carver Solicitors............................... 60 

Terry Jones Solicitors..................................63 

Loft Ladders/Boarding 

Access 4 Lofts.................................................71 

Jakes n Ladders............................................ 68 

The Loft Stairs Co.........................................77 

Log Burner Installation 

Alpine............................................................... 96 

Logs 

Holts...................................................................55 

Wrekin Logs....................................................57 

YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO 

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IN YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE... 

Optician 

Evenett & Bishop Opticians......................47 

Tim Vanes Opticians................................... 45 

Oven Cleaning 

Active Cleaning...............................................81 

Pet Care (Dog Care, Kennels & Cattery) 

Dog Jogs..........................................................97 

Wychwood.......................................................97 

Physiotherapy & Sports Massage 

SB Sports Injury & Physio. Clinics.......... 48 

Plumbing & Heating 

A. Watson Home Improvements..............81 

Printing & Design 

I and A Print...................................................... 5 

Property Maintenance 

CKN................................................................... 96 

Telford Maintenance Ltd.............................82 

Psychologist 

Telford Psychology Service.......................53 

Removals 

Jays Removals.................................................41 

Residential Home 

Bank House......................................................51 

Restaurants/Pubs/Cafes 

Hadley Park House.........................................9 

Masala.................................................................13 



Taste of Paradise.......................................10-11 

The Barley.........................................................12 

The Bridge Inn.................................................12 

The Red House............................................. 6-7 

Craft & Jam Venues.......................................13 

White House Hotel........................................15 

Scarves 

Scarf Shack......................................................29 

Sewing Classes 

SoKaty...............................................................97 

Solicitor 

Clarkes Solicitors.......................................... 60 

Parry Carver Solicitors............................... 60 

Terry Jones Solicitors..................................63 

Tiles 

Tile Choice......................................................... 2 

Tool Hire 

Jewsons............................................................57 

Tree Care 

Holts Tree Care...............................................55 

Upholstery 

Hammonds Furniture Resorations..........97 

PJ’s Re-Upholstery Services..................... 96 

Websites 

Kalidescope.................................................... 60 

Weddings 

Hadley Park House Hotel.............................9 



Windows/Doors/Conservatories 

APH Windows................................................73 

R & R Services................................................77 

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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