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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 

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62 High Street 

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Food served 10-3pm 

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Roast Turkey 

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Topped with a Marnay sauce 

Vegetable Lasagne 

All the above served with Roast Potatoes, 

Mashed Potato and Seasonal Vegetables 

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Served with brandy sauce or ice cream 

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Summer Wedding 

CHRISTMAS 

AFTERNOON TEA 

Served throughout December 

from 12-4pm daily (excluding Christmas 

Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) 

Looking for a relaxing, cosy venue to 

enjoy a festive-inpired afternoon tea? 

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Afternoon 

Teas for £26 

During Nov19, 

Jan & Feb20 

Wedding 

OPEN EVENING 

on Monday 11th 

November 6-9pm. 

Wedding OPEN DAY 

on Saturday 4th 

January 2020 

12-4pm 

FESTIVE LUNCH 

Served throughout December 

There's no better place to celebrate 

Christmas than at Hadley Park House. 

The menu includes all of the traditional 

favourites, some of which have had a 

'Hadley Park twist' 

2 courses £17.50pp 

3 courses £21.50pp 

July & August 2020 

Special Offer £2,599 

50 Day Guests & 80 Evening Guests 

(subject to availability - limited dates remaining) 

All inclusive - to include Civil Ceremony room hire, 

Service of our dedicated Wedding planner, 

White table linen & napkins, Cake stand & bridal knife, 

Drinks reception of Bucks Fizz, 3 Course set wedding 

breakfast, Dedicated master of ceremonies for your day, 

Evening disco with our resident DJ and Evening 

buffet of fish & chip or sausage baps & wedges. 

All this for just £2,599 

Additional Day Adult guest £75.00pp 

Additional Day Child guest £35.00pp 

Additional Evening Guests £13.95pp 

Christmas 

2019 

Festive Lunches 

Christmas Afternoon Tea 

Festive Dinners & Party 

Nights 

Christmas Murder Mystery 

Tribute & Cabaret Evenings 

Christmas Day Lunch 

New Year's Eve 

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View our menus online 

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Traditional Christmas Style 

Our top tips for festive decorating to create a warm and welcoming look. 

Image: These metallic Christmas stockings feature a Moroccan-inspired 

design in gold foil. They are available in white or grey and can be 

personalised. Gold metallic Moroccan-print Christmas stockings, £59 

each, Penelope Hope: 01481 721 410; www.penelopehope.com. 

A wreath on the front door 

A decorative essential for the Christmas season, a front-door 

wreath provides a wonderful festive welcome for visitors. 

There is an enormous variety of ready-made wreaths to choose 

from: classic or contemporary, heart-shaped or circular, small 

or large, utterly simple or lavish and complex… or why not 

make your own, using leaves, flowers and seed heads from the 

garden? 

An impressive tree 

Britain’s most popular Christmas tree is the Nordmann fir, 

which will stay fresh for ages provided it gets enough water. 

The Norway spruce is less expensive, but tends 

to drop needles unless watered frequently. 

When buying a cut tree, ask the seller to saw 

half an inch off the bottom of the trunk to 

help it absorb water. Before decorating, trim 

away any low-down or interior branches that 

you don’t need, and position your tree away 

from sunny windows and radiators. Wind with 

an even distribution of lights and garlands 

(use a stepladder if necessary, and stand back 

regularly to assess), then add baubles and 

other ornaments, making sure to hang some in 

the centre of branches as well as at the tips, to 

create a sense of depth and interest. 

Mantelpieces, balustrades and 

pictures 

Drape generous armfuls of fir, ivy, holly and 

lush green foliage along mantelpieces and 

wind among balustrades – you could even 

add them along the tops of pictures. Where 

appropriate, add pine cones, baubles, strings of tiny LED 

lights and maybe some small, battery-operated candles for a 

gorgeous, glowing display. 

Candles, candles everywhere 

Nothing says Christmas like warm, flickering candlelight – 

even better when the candles are scented. Stay safe and keep 

them away from decorations, though, and always remember 

to extinguish them before going to bed or leaving the house. 

Better still, use battery-operated candles, LED for low energy 

usage and very little heat, in the form of tea lights, pillars or 

bridge decorations. 

Piles of presents 

Presents under the tree look so much better when colourcoordinated 

and criss-crossed with ribbons and bows. 

Inexpensive paper – even brown paper or newsprint – looks 

lovely if adorned with a home-made label, and avoiding 

metallic papers, which can’t be recycled, is good for the planet, 

too. You could even consider wrapping in fabric or employing a 

reusable box. For a finishing touch, add a tiny pine cone, small 

bauble or home-made iced biscuit. 

Setting the table 

Image: This beautiful door wreath 

weaves red berries with foliage in 

greens and silver-grey to welcome 

Christmas guests over the threshold. 

Foliage and berry wreath, £85, The 

Real Flower Company: 01730 818 

300; www.realflowers.co.uk. 

Laying the table can be a pleasing ritual that results in an eyecatching 

display. Start by setting out a special runner and 

your best crockery, perhaps with plates that layer in colour or 

that include edgings of gold. Carefully position glassware and 

cutlery, and finish with greenery, pine cones, candles, baubles 

and other small-scale decorations, plus hand-written place 

settings. 

Hang up some stockings 

Children especially love to hang a stocking for Santa, but 

there’s no reason why adults can’t get in on the act, too – 

the effect is so charming, after all. If you don’t have a handy 

mantelpiece, try a peg rail, branch, coat hooks, along the 

banisters or specially bought stocking hooks. 

Arrangements of cards 

Don’t Christmas cards seem to arrive earlier each year? Despite 

the emergence of digital alternatives, they are 

still a lovely way both to keep in touch with 

friends and family and to decorate your home. 

Give some thought as to how best to display 

them, whether it be neat rows on a shelf or 

mantelpiece (tall at the back, small at the front), 

tucked into mirrors and picture frames, stapled 

to ribbons and hung alongside the staircase 

(weight the end of the ribbon with a bauble or 

pine cone) or perhaps from rows of string using 

mini wooden pegs. 

Decorative displays 

As the festive season gets under way, additional 

decorative flourishes will start to signal the 

countdown to Christmas. Go to town with 

illuminated ornaments or keep it simple with a 

few poinsettias in pots, some bowls of clovestudded 

oranges and a few baubles or fairy 

lights bundled into a glass bowl or vase for a 

pretty, sparkly effect. 

by Kathrine Sorrell 

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Celebrate the festive season this 

year in the glamorous surroundings 

of the Telford Hotel & Golf Resort 

Call us for a 

Free Christmas 

Brochure 

Festive Party Nights from £30pp 

Spa & Party Night Sleepover from £135pp 

Festive Lunches £18.95pp 

Christmas Day Lunch £65pp (5-12 yr olds £32.50, under 4 free) 

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

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner £66.50pp 

For more information please contact our Christmas planner on: 

T: 01952 422992 • E: events@telfordhotelgolfresort.co.uk 

or visit our website: www.telfordhotelgolfresort.co.uk 

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Recipe 

Cranberry, Orange 

& Nut Loaf 

This simple cake makes a delicious alternative to a classic rich fruit Christmas cake. It will 

keep un-iced in an airtight container for a few days. Add the icing and fresh cranberry 

topping on the day of serving. 

Ready in: 1 hour 45 minutes, plus cooling | Serves 8-10 

INGREDIENTS 

175g unsalted butter, softened 

175g golden caster sugar 

225g self-raising flour 

2 tsp ground mixed spice 

½ tsp baking powder 

3 large eggs 

75g sweetened dried cranberries 

50g walnuts, chopped 

50g hazelnuts, chopped 

Zest of 1 orange 

1 tbsp orange juice 

FROSTING 

Half of a 400g tub ready-made royal icing 

2 tsp snowflake sugar sprinkles 

75g fresh cranberries 

Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate (optional) 

1. Preheat the oven to 170C, 150C fan, gas mark 3. Grease a 900g 

loaf tin and line the base and up two long sides of the tin with 

baking parchment. 

2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, spice, baking powder and eggs in 

a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk for 2-3 minutes until 

thoroughly combined. Fold in the dried cranberries, nuts and 

orange zest and juice. 

3. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface. Bake for 1hr-1 

hr 15 minutes or until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into 

the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin 

for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool 

completely. 

4. Spread the royal icing over the top of the cake. Scatter over the 

sugar sprinkles and fresh cranberries, plus the fresh mint sprigs if 

using. Leave in a cool place until set. Serve sliced. 

TIP 

Instead of the fresh cranberries you could scatter over more festive-themed sugar 

sprinkles and add a dusting of edible gold spray for a really sparkly finish. 

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Green Fields Farm Shop 

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF GREAT LOCAL FOOD 

CHRISTMAS 

Opening Times 

Sunday 22nd 9.00am - 5.00pm 

Monday 23rd 8.00am - 6.30pm 

Christmas Eve 8.00am - 4.30pm 

Christmas Day Eating 

Boxing Day Sleeping 

Friday 27th 10.00am - 5.00pm 

(Priorslee Closed) 

Saturday 28th 9.00am - 5.30pm 

Sunday 29th 10.00am - 5.00pm 

Monday 30th 9.00am - 5.30pm 

New Years Eve 9.00am - 5.00pm 

New Years Day Closed 

Thursday 2nd Jan 9.00am - 5.30pm 

Join us 

for our Christmas 

Food Festival 

7th & 8th 

December at 

Donnington 

Stockists of 

Kelly Bronze 

Brisbourne 

Geese 

Local Beef 

& Pork 

Station Road, DONNINGTON TF2 8JY T: 01952 677 345 

Woodhouse Lane, PRIORSLEE TF2 9UR T: 01952 200 696 

E: info@greenfieldsonline.co.uk 

Order online at: www.greenfieldsonline.co.uk Green Fields Farm Shop @shopgreenfields 

Selection of local real ales, 

bottled Belgium beer, craft 

beer and 25 gins. 

Freshly prepared, home 

cooked food, using 

local suppliers. 

Always a Warm Welcome 

Bar Opening Times: 

Wednesday to Sunday 12-3pm & 4.30pm-Midnight 

Monday and Tuesday 4.30 till closing 

The Bridge Inn 

Lower Bar, Newport 

TF10 7JB 

T: 01952 324481 

Daily 

Specials Board 

Large selection of 

fish dishes & gluten 

free dishes 

Good Quality Local Food Served: 

Wednesday to Saturday 12-2.30pm & 5-9pm • Sunday 12-6pm 

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Ironbridge History 

ECHOED 

IN NEW 

DEVELOPMENT 

A pioneering Shropshire inventor, dubbed “the 

Edison of Europe”, is the inspiration behind a 

new housing development in Ironbridge. 

Parker’s Place in Ironbridge has been named after electrical 

pioneer, Thomas Parker, whose inventions paved the way for 

electric street lighting, electrically-powered trams and trains, 

and electric cars. 

The new development of two, three and 

four bedroom houses is located on Lincoln 

Hill, just a few minutes from the historic 

centre of Ironbridge, and close to the site 

where Thomas Parker was born in 1843. The 

collection of 54 houses are being created 

by Shropshire Homes, and each one is 

inspired by Ironbridge’s historic past. Phil 

Allsobrook, site manager at Parker’s Place 

explained: “The development has taken a lot 

of inspiration from Thomas Parker’s life. 

“All the houses are named after associations 

with Parker and are new designs for 

Shropshire Homes, as each one has been 

inspired by the architecture in Ironbridge 

around the time he was born.” 

Among the names of the houses at Parker’s 

Place is the Weston, which is named after 

Philip Weston, a machinist at Coalbrookdale 

who worked with Parker on his first major 

invention – Parker and Weston’s Patent 

Pump. There is also the Elwell, which is 

inspired by Paul Bedford Elwell, who Parker 

worked with in Wolverhampton. 

The Lincoln is taken from his place of birth 

at Lincoln Hill, the Tettenhall is named after 

where Parker lived in Wolverhampton and 

finally the Bushbury, which was the first 

house type to be sold at Parker’s Place, 

Thomas Parker 

Phil Allsobrook (Site Manager) 

recalls the new factory that was built in Wolverhampton 

after the Elwell-Parker company was bought by the Electric 

Construction Corporation. 

“The external appearance of the new homes is in keeping 

with those already in Ironbridge, which is renowned for its 

stunning architecture,” said Phil. “It sits next to its partner 

development, The Beeches, and is surrounded by mature 

woodland and a nature reserve. There is also a play area and 

a small village green. The owners will have the feel of living in 

streets similar to those that Thomas Parker 

would have walked down when he lived in 

Coalbrookdale.” 

Thomas Parker was behind a number of 

important developments and inventions 

including designing the electrical equipment 

for the Blackpool trams – the first large 

electrically-powered tramway in the world. 

He also designed the high voltage DC 

system for distributing electricity in Oxford, 

and also Birmingham, Charing Cross, 

Chelsea, Sydenham and Shoreditch. 

Parker was responsible for the electrification 

of the Liverpool Overhead Railway and in 

1899 he became the consulting electrical 

engineer to the Metropolitan Railway 

Company, responsible for the electrification 

of much of the London Underground. 

In 1907 he bought Severn House in 

Ironbridge and retired the following year, 

but remained active until the end of his life, 

buying an ironworks on the local Madeley 

Court estate, and running Court Works Ltd 

with his son Charles. 

For more information on Parker’s Place 

visit the sales centre based at The Beeches, 

Lincoln Hill or call 07711 592980. 

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Mapletime, Sutton Wood Farm, Shifnal 

4 bedroom barn conversion • Price £525,000 

Impressive newly converted barn complete with 1.8 acre paddock in a sought after spot on the 

fringe of Coalport. 

The spacious entrance to this beautiful barn draws you into the large living space with double 

height vaulted ceiling, a bank of bi-fold doors, all overlooked by the impressive bridge with glass 

balustrades. The kitchen has an island and contrasting units with integrated appliances. Bedroom 

Four of this property is on the ground floor with WC (or the flexibility to create an en suite) and has 

access directly to the garden. 

Upstairs is the master bedroom with en suite bath / shower room, plus two further bedrooms and 

a bathroom. Throughout the downstairs living space, there is underfloor heating. Outside there is a 

private driveway and parking for two cars and a garage. 

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3 Ryton Hall, Ryton Park, Ryton, Shifnal 

3 bedroom duplex apartment • Price £372,500 

This stunning duplex apartment is the largest within this fantastic period conversion which was carried 

out in 2002 and is one of 10 properties within the hall. 

The spacious living space (approximately 2000 sq ft) briefly comprises shared (with one other 

residence) entrance hall accessed via a security intercom, dining hall, living room, utility room, guest 

cloakroom, large breakfast kitchen with sitting area. 

On the first floor there are 3 large light and airy double bedrooms, 2 en suite shower rooms and a a 

large en suite bathroom. 

The property is surrounded by well maintained gardens with views over the countryside. 

There are 2 allocated parking spaces to the front of the hall and further visitor parking is available to the 

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Wet, windy and a bit 

unpredictable…..? 

It is very true to say that Autumn has certainly 

arrived, and we can already feel the ‘nip’ of Winter 

which is clearly not far behind. Deciding what to 

wear when we can have all weathers in one day is 

not easy and I have got caught out in the rain on 

more that one occasion…not a good look when 

arriving at a potential customers home! 

what you paid for your home and when. They can also begin 

to establish what work you may of may not have done to the 

property since you purchased it. 

• Make sure you understand, realistically, what your property 

is likely to achieve, and do your sums based on that rather 

than ‘hope’ value. 

• Choose an agent who understands the market and who 

has done their research – any comparisons made should be 

The current state of the 

weather seems to also 

reflect the perception of the 

property market, certainly 

if the national press is to be 

believed With the uncertainty 

that surrounds the ‘B’ word 

likely to be rumbling on for a 

while yet, it is easy to assume 

that the outlook for the 

property market is gloomy, 

but I don’t necessarily agree. 

I think it is true to say that 

London and the South East 

are feeling the pressure and 

have been for a while. House 

prices ‘down South’ have 

been falling and the market 

is proving to be hard going 

– I would question whether 

this is just the Brexit effect 

though, or whether it is, in 

fact, a correction happening 

as a result of run-away house 

price increases following 

the ‘crash’ of 2007/2008? I 

sold a property in London in 

2013, it was sold again two 

years later, with no significant 

changes, for a whopping 

£90,000 more…I nearly fell 

off my chair! This type of 

growth was always going to 

be unsustainable. 

Here in Telford and the surrounds the market has seen a slow, 

steady recovery. House prices have increased year on year by 

about 5% pa since around 2014 – although this slow going has 

been frustrating for some, especially those who purchased at 

the top of the market c2007 and those who purchased new 

builds, it may be that the prices having remained fairly ‘realistic’ 

will save us from any significant down turn. 

So what do you need to bear in mind if you want to sell in this 

market? 

• Buyers have access to a lot more information than before 

and are becoming much more savvy about how to find out 

like for like properties in similar areas, review the evidence 

provided, think through the advice you have been given 

and ask yourself does it make sense? I have encountered 

instances recently where a number of agents have been to 

the same property and the range of prices is enough to make 

my toes curl. 

July, August and the first half of September are invariably 

quieter than some other times of year, a lot has been made of 

this in the press and whether this is an indicator of a turn in the 

market, but as I write this we are half way through a rather wet 

and windy October, the sales are coming in and the immediate 

outlook is sunny! 

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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 

more space and light, a great way to add flexibility to what is 

often a long, thin, hard-to-use room is to add glazed or timber 

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

match the architectural features of the house; ideally the doors 

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 

arrangements on a rug 

or on an area of contrast 

flooring. Finally, employ 

lighting as a powerful 

tool to delineate space. 

Think of forming ‘zones’ 

by using different 

types of lighting in the 

different areas, including 

pendants (perhaps over 

a dining table or kitchen 

counter), wall lights, and 

careful positioning of 

floor and table lamps. If 

possible, install different 

circuits (controlled by 

switches or dimmers) 

that will allow you to 

break down the spaces 

and illuminate different 

parts to suit your needs, 

whether it be a living 

area or bedroom, a 

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that just go on and on, it is the perfect family home. Being 

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the Detached Double Garage and opens out into a fabulous 

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Brighten Up Your Evenings 

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

increase atmosphere in any room. 

A decorative lamp can come in all shapes, sizes, materials and 

colours. This is a selection from Woods Furniture. 

A simple outline 

and modern shape 

gives this concrete 

and brass lamp a 

stylish edge. Skasen 

table lamp tall, £69, 

MADE.COM. 

Bring on some 

Hollywood 

glamour with a 

gold and feather 

lamp (the feathers 

are ethically 

sourced, by the 

way). Mini feather 

lamp by A Modern 

Grand Tour, 

£1,900, Sweetpea 

& Willow. 

An on-trend, metallic 

cage-like base is teamed 

with a pretty cotton 

shade, making this 

distinctive lamp ideal for 

classic, contemporary 

and industrial-inspired 

interiors. Maui LED table 

lamp, £79, Atkin and 

Thyme. 

This sturdy 

modern lantern 

would be great 

inside or out. 

Autumn wooden 

lantern, 

£24.99, 

Lights4fun. 

Image: Simon 

Hylton 

A minimal table lamp from Lene 

Bjerre would make the perfect accent 

for a contemporary home. Metta table 

lamp, £90, Sweetpea & Willow. 

This textural, informal lantern would add fashionable 

interest in an understated, modern space. Antique 

brass knitted lantern, large, £48, Rose & Grey. 

Lined with a navy cotton interior, 

this lampshade uses nautical 

imagery from a series of 

eighteenth century hand-coloured 

prints, depicting a series of ships 

in dramatic ocean conditions. 

Shipwreck lighthouse lampshade, 

£58, Cream Cornwall. 

Sleek and sophisticated, this large 

glass and metal lamp would add 

a touch of modern classic style to 

any room. Cranmer table lamp, 

£369, Pepper Sq. 

Let There Be Light 

• When you are seeking an inexpensive update, 

simply remove any dull, old, less-than-stylish table 

lamps and plug in your new, on-trend, up-to-theminute 

choices and voila! an instant change of look. 

• Use a table lamp to create a welcoming reading 

corner in a living room, or simply to introduce a 

cosy pool of light in a dark area. They look great on 

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

of course, both practical and beautiful either side 

of a bed. 

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

need a nearby plug. If you are wary of using candles 

for safety reasons, substitute battery-operated LED 

candles instead. 

• Buying more than one lamp for a room? Identical 

pairs look smart and traditional, but you don’t 

have to buy them all the same. A range of styles 

can create interest and work in different areas. It is, 

however, worth choosing styles that have colour, 

pattern, material or shape in common, in order to 

give the room a sense of overall cohesion. 

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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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Decorate Your Christmas Tree 

Who doesn’t love hanging the baubles on their festive tree? Choose an array of the most glamorous and 

eye-catching ones around and the scene will be set for festive sparkles and joy. 

This acorn made 

from sequins and 

pearls is both cute 

and glamorous. 

Acorn Bauble, £4.95, 

Annabel James. 

Go for gold 

with this 80mm 

clear bauble 

with gold ball 

garland filling, 

£2, B&Q. 

This decorative glass 

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Stick to a simple colour 

scheme and add variety 

in the form of shape, size 

and intriguing decoration, 

as demonstrated by this 

selection of Lene Bjerre 

ornaments, from The Taylor. 

A three-in-one 

treat, this 19cm 

glass bauble 

offers elegant 

impact. Genielle 

ornament, £18.75, 

The Taylor. 

Chic and 

sophisticated, this 

etched glass bauble 

gives an iridescent 

rainbow of colours. 

Hanging iridescent feather 

glass bauble, £4.50, The 

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Traditional with a glitzy twist. 

Set of four nutcracker tree 

decorations in gold, £25, 

Marquis & Dawe. 

A bit more than a bauble, this pineapple 

decoration is made from hand-blown glass. 

Pineapple bauble, £16, The Shop Floor Project. 

You can’t get more 

decadent than a glass 

chandelier bauble, £6.99 

each, Dobbies Garden 

Centres. 

• Tempting though it is to throw everything at the 

tree, an elegant, unified look is best achieved 

by limiting your colour palette to just a few 

different, but co-ordinating, shades. The rest 

can go back in the box for use in future years. 

• Hang your nicest baubles around the middle 

of the tree where they can be seen most 

easily. If you need to pad them out with 

cheaper or less interesting ones, hide these at 

the bottom or at the sides. 

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• Larger baubles are best placed at the centre 

of branches, where they will add depth, and 

lower down on the tree. Smaller baubles can 

go on the ends of branches and at the top. 

• While you are hanging, stand back regularly 

and assess how the tree as a whole is 

looking. The aim is to spread your baubles 

evenly around, from top to bottom, with a 

pleasing variety of shapes and sizes. 

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Time to Party! 

The countdown to Christmas has begun so it’s 

time to find the looks that’ll guarantee you’re the 

best dressed guest at every festive get-together 

this December. 

Anything goes this party season, so why not 

turn-heads in a show-stopping sequin look, make 

a statement in a bold hue or opt for chic style 

in this season’s take on the classic little black 

dress? 

Remember, there are only two rules to follow 

when it comes to Christmas party style: turn-up 

the glamour and dress-to-impress. 

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Beauty gift sets are not all created equal. 

There are the ones you buy in a panic on 

Christmas Eve – guaranteed to either 

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cupboard somewhere – and then there’s 

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Chocolate lovers will rejoice with this Nature’s Kitchen 

Double Indulgence Chocolate Gift Box (£24.99, www. 

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Butter Fudge 

Mask and Chocolate Mocha Polishing Scrub, both of which 

are packed with nourishing natural ingredients, such as raw 

organic cacao, organic Italian roasted coffee beans and 

organic avocado, and smell delicious. 

Fragrance fans will enjoy creating their own perfumed body 

oil with this Neal’s Yard Remedies Aromatherapy Bespoke 

Blending Kit (£32, www.nealsyardremedies.com). There 

are three organic essential oils to choose from – orange, 

lavender and palmarosa, along with a base oil, mixing bottle 

and the Little Book of Essential Oils. 

Know someone who could do with a bit of a break over 

Christmas? Treat them to the Fearne Cotton Calming 

Collection (£18, Boots). They’ll get a body wash, body mist, 

bath bomb, body lotion and candle – all with a fragrance 

designed to calm the mind and soothe the senses. And, as 

a bonus, there’s a rather pretty gift bag, so you don’t even 

need to wrap your gift up if you don’t want to. 

It can be tricky to choose skincare or make-up for someone. 

If in doubt, stick to a pretty new cosmetics bag or a new 

brush set. The No7 Ultimate Brush Collection (£27, Boots) 

is a good bet. There’s an uber-soft brush for every makeup 

requirement, and a pot to keep them all in. 

Lip gloss fans will love Bobbi Brown’s Glossy Lip Duo (£16, 

www.bobbibrown.co.uk). Choose from Rosy and Pastel 

shades, or Bellini and Buff. Or buy both sets to get all four 

shades, and keep three for yourself. We won’t tell. 

Frequent travellers will welcome Green People’s Skin 

Retreat – Comfort & Clarity Collection. There’s a 30ml 

Neutral Scent-Free Cleanser & Make-up Remover, a 30ml 

Neutral Scent-Free Light Day Moisturiser and a 10ml Neutral 

Scent-Free Anti-Ageing 24 Hour Cream. All for the bargain 

price of £15 (www.greenpeople.co.uk). The products are 

aimed at people with sensitive skin, but they’re great allrounders 

that will suit most skin types. The 50ml version 

of the moisturiser is usually £19.50, so you’re pretty much 

getting the cleanser and 24-hour cream for free. 

Need some small gifts for teachers, colleagues or friends? 

The Champneys Bubble Heaven Gift Set (from £16 at 

Boots) contains three of its bestselling bath soaks. As a set, 

it makes a great present, but it’s also ideal for splitting up 

into three smaller gifts. 

Looking for a male grooming gift set? The Mr Festive Gift 

Set at White Stuff features a Christmas-themed body wash 

and soap for just £12.50… 

by Kate Duggan 

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• Eyebrow Wax £7 

• Eye Lash Tint £10 

• Eye Brow Tint £8 

• Lash & Brow Tint £16 

Lash Lift & Tint £25 

This 60 minute treatment will 

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them look longer & voluminous. 

BODY TREATMENTS 

Exfoliating Body Polish £35 

Full body cleanse using exfoliating body 

polish after nvigorating skin brush. 

Purifying Back Treatment £30 

Back is deep cleansed, body brushed and 

exfoliated, then calmed and relaxed with 

a luxurious massage. 

NAIL TREATMENTS 

Luxury Manicure £15 

Including Nail Shape, Cuticles 

Treated, Hand Massage & 

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Luxury Pedicure £20 

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Back, Shoulder & Neck 

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Indian Head Massage £18 

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Smile Simulations 

FOR NEW AND 

EXISTING PATIENTS 

Station House Dental Practice based in Telford, 

have propelled themselves into the future of 

Digital dentistry by becoming proud owners 

of an iTero Digital Scanner. The 3D iTero 

Scanner is part of a new breed of technology 

that is revolutionising dentistry. These types of 

advanced scanners work by capturing thousands 

of pictures of the inside of your mouth, and then 

assembling them into an incredibly accurate 3D 

model of your mouth, teeth and gums. 

Smile Simulation appointments 

are available to both new and 

existing patients. The Smile 

Simulation appointments require 

a £20 fully refundable deposit 

and appointments are available 

every week! 

To ensure you don’t miss out please call now on 01952 610061 

or email us at info@stationhousedentalpractice.com 

Instagram: Stationhousedp 

What does this mean for patients? 

Traditional dental impressions are a messy unpleasant thing 

of the past, the iTero scanner makes having dental records 

taken more comfortable than ever before. The technology of 

the iTero scanner doesn’t end there however. iTero have paired 

with Invisalign – The worlds most advanced clear aligner 

system. This aligner system allows teeth straightening to be 

comfortable, effective and almost completely invisible! With 

this incredible combination of technology, the team at Station 

House Dental Practice are able to show you exactly what your 

teeth could look like at the end of Invisalign treatment…before 

you even start! 

TRY A NEW SMILE IN 60 SECONDS! 

Scan the QR code above with your mobile phone and you will be taken to the SmileView 

page to start the experience. See what your teeth could look like! 

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Scan now with your iPhone camera to see how 

great your new smile could be! 

Smile View 

iTero Smile Simulation 

Now Available at 

Station House Dental Practice & The Smile Centre 

Proud owners of an iTero® Intraoral Scanner. 

• The scanner gives us a 3D model of your mouth. 

• Visualize how your teeth may look after 

Invisalign® teeth straightening treatment. 

• Seeing the “end result” before you decide can 

take the guesswork out of your decision. 

• Finance Options Available. 

Call us now to book your appointment! 

Station House Dental Practice, 

Station Road, Oakengates, Telford, 

TF2 6AG 

@stationhousedp 

01952 610061 

www.stationhousedentalpractice.co.uk 

The Smile Centre, 

73 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, 

Shropshire, 

SY1 4EE 

01743 440209 

www.thesmilecentreshrewsbury.co.uk 

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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 

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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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Maintaining 

Quality of Life 

THE BENEFITS OF 

OUTSTANDING HOME 

INSTEAD SENIOR CARE 

Home Instead Senior Care, the first homecare 

organisation in Shropshire to be recognised 

as Outstanding by CQC, strives to change the 

face of ageing in our community. We enable 

your loved ones to continue to live in their own 

home safely, while promoting and encouraging 

independence and choice, but 

without compromising on quality. 

Our clients are introduced to their Caregivers 

before care starts, they see the same Caregivers, 

week in week out, for a minimum of an hour, so 

that they quickly build a strong, trusting bond. 

Quality care isn’t about completing the task 

as fast as possible, it is about supporting the 

individual with compassion, patience, friendship 

and empathy. 

We are all unique and we all have unique 

needs, but from my experience, the benefits of 

Outstanding Home Instead Senior Care can be 

summarised as follows: 

It’s what we want – Our home is a familiar environment where 

we feel happy and settled. You may have seen the recent 

television adverts talking about Stanley and The Third Stair, 

and what makes Home Instead unique. 

Maintains independence –It may be little things that create 

barriers to our independence, hoovering, preparing meals, 

help with medication or support with bathing and dressing. 

Responsive – from a few hours a week to 24 

hours a day, Home Instead adapts to changing 

needs, for example more care may be needed 

following a hospital visit, or for when family 

are away 

Trust - The emotional cost for both the 

individual and family can be huge. Knowing 

that your loved one is safe, respected and 

being cared for by kind, compassionate 

caregivers gives you peace of mind. 

Maintaining a quality of life as we get older is 

completely possible, if you would like to find 

out how Home Instead Senior Care can help 

you and your family please call 01952 476720 

or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/telford 

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• Award winning care 

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New Street 

Newport 

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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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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 

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TF1 7GY 

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The latest Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) 

for non surgical treatment of Heel pain, 

Achilles Tendons and many other soft 

tissue injuries- 5 years experience! 

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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 

it may be that you’d caught the flu before your 

vaccination, or before it’s taken effect. It takes 10- 

14 days for immunity to kick in. 

Treating the flu 

Flu is caused by a virus, not bacteria, so 

antibiotics won’t help. If you do catch 

flu, get plenty of rest and stay warm and 

hydrated. Paracetamol or ibuprofen 

will help to lower your temperature 

and ease aching. Remember that 

flu medications may also contain 

these as ingredients, so read 

medication leaflets carefully to 

avoid overdosing. 

See your doctor if symptoms 

don’t improve after a week, or 

immediately if you’re vulnerable 

due to a medical condition, 

pregnancy or age. 

by Alison Runham 

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Christmas .Eve Boxes 

Planning a Christmas Eve box this year, 

but can’t decide what to put in it? Maybe 

we can help… 

Pyjamas 

Many of us give out the Christmas PJs right at the start of 

the month – to get as much wear out of them as possible. 

If you haven’t, then you may well be able to pick up a 

bargain in the days leading up to the 25th, as retailers 

often reduce their Christmas stock. 

Slippers 

Cosy slippers will prove popular long after Boxing Day. 

If you’re splashing out, Moccis are a good choice. These 

hand-sewn moccasin slippers are ethically made in 

Sweden and available for babies right up to adults. 

A Christmas Day outfit 

If you’re planning a special Christmas Day outfit for your 

child, add it to their Christmas Eve box. Again, you might 

be able to grab a bargain on Christmas Eve, but if you’d 

rather not face the queues, try supermarkets, as they’ve 

really upped their game in recent years. 

A sweet treat 

Whether you go for a packet of sweets, a gingerbread 

figure or a sachet of hot chocolate, a sweet treat is likely 

to prove the most popular gift in the box. And let’s face it, 

your child isn’t going to get to sleep early anyway, so a bit 

of sugar isn’t likely to make too much difference. 

A book 

There are numerous Christmas tales to choose from. ‘The 

Jolly Christmas Postman’ is usually a winner with children 

under six, as it comes complete with extra mini-gifts, 

including a game and jigsaw. Then there’s ‘The Girl Who 

Saved Christmas’ and ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ for older 

children. 

A small toy, game or activity 

Choose a game you can all play together as a family, 

such as Dobble, or an activity to keep them quiet for five 

minutes while you finish preparing for the big day. 

A memento 

Why not add a Christmas-themed memento to be 

brought out again year after year? This could be a small 

decoration for your child to hang on the tree, a mug to 

drink that hot chocolate from, or a plate for Santa’s mince 

pie. 

Other little gifts 

If your Christmas Eve box is still looking a bit empty, you 

could pop in some trinkets, stationery or accessories. We 

love the notebooks and badges from The Kindness Coop. 


Moccis, from £25, www. 

moccis.co.uk 

F&F cardigan, Sainsbury’s 

George at ASDA Christmas 

Eve box, £2 

Gingerbread 

man, £9.95, www. 

biscuiteers.com 

The Jolly 

Christmas 

Postman, £12.99 

Notebook, 

£4, www. 

thekindnesscoop.com 

Badge, £2, www. 

thekindnesscoop.com 

Pyjamas, 

www.welovefrugi.com 

Father 

Christmas 

decoration, 

£5, www. 

nationaltrust. 

org.uk 

Santa dress up mug, 

£8, River Island 

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CHILDREN, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES 

Year 7 Assessment Day 

Saturday 25th January 2020 

For September 2020 entry 

personalised 

education 

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Sixth Form 

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Small Class Sizes 

Birchfield School is a fully co-educational school for 

pupils aged 4 to 13. It is set in twenty acres of beautiful 

Shropshire countryside, enjoying views of the Wrekin 

and the Clee Hills. It is located just off the A41, close to 

Junction 3 of the M54; just 30 minutes from Birmingham, 

Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth and Market Drayton. 

One of the great strengths of Birchfield is that it is a completely 

independent school, allowing parents freedom to select the 

best fit senior school depending on their child’s needs and 

strengths, be it at age 11 or 13. Many preparatory schools are 

tied to a senior school partner and therefore pupils are ‘fed’ 

into their next school, sometimes spending up to fifteen years 

on one site. We believe, given the variety of schools available 

either at age 11 or 13 that one size does not fit all, and hence we 

work with you to make sure you find the right school for your 

child. With a reputation for academic excellence, in the year 

2018 to 2019 100% of our Year 8 pupils were offered places at 

their first school of choice which included Ellesmere College, 

Malvern College, Moreton Hall, Repton School and Shrewsbury 

School. 

One of Birchfield’s unique benefits is our small class sizes 

(maximum 20), with specialist subject teachers working with 

children starting with PE in Reception and throughout their 

life at Birchfield to ensure that our subject teaching is of the 

highest standard and that pupils are exposed to different 

teaching styles and personalities from a young age. In Years 


AT BIRCHFIELD 

SCHOOL 

6, 7 and 8, pupils are assigned their own academic tutor who 

works with them on a one to one basis to help prepare them 

for their senior school exams. 

We place considerable emphasis upon securing a strong 

foundation in basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics 

which will give pupils the very best opportunities for academic 

success. 

We value and ensure our pupils make the best use of open 

spaces such as our extensive playing fields, including three 

cricket squares and practice nets, a large outdoor multi-purpose 

astro-turf sports arena and an outdoor heated swimming 

pool. Sport forms an important part of our curriculum with all 

children offered the opportunity to play for our many sports 

teams, through our extensive programme of fixtures with many 

schools in the area, plus the famous Birchfield match tea being 

one of our parents’ highlights each week! 

Music and drama play an important role in the School with 

all children encouraged to take part in the school’s drama 

productions, as well as learning a musical instrument, with an 

extensive variety of instruments and music clubs available. 

At Birchfield we embrace traditional values whilst keeping 

pace with technology. Pupils in Reception to 8 benefit from 

tablets to support their learning experience and these form a 

valuable and dynamic role in our pupils’ academic experience. 

We are very fortunate in that we have a dedicated, separate 

nursery on the site for children from 6 months to 4 years where 

the pupils then move into the Preparatory School. 

Co-educational 4–13 Years 

The first step to a bright future 

Let the adventure begin . . . 

OPEN MORNINGS 

Friday, 24 January 

Saturday, 25 January 

10.00am to 12.30pm 

CONTACT: 

Deborah Frost 

E: admissions@birchfieldschool.co.uk 

T: 01902 372534 

Birchfield School 

Harriot’s Hayes Lane 

Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF 

Registered Charity No. 528420 

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Gift Inspiration for 0 to 8s 

Are you planning 

to welcome a 

mischievous elf to your 

home this year? How 

about this crocheted 

version from Best 

Years? It’s handmade, 

Fairtrade and rather cuter than the plastic 

mass-produced versions. It’s £18.99 from 

www.bestyears.co.uk. 

New, uber-soft PJs are a must for 

Christmas, but ones bedecked with 

snowmen and snowflakes can feel 

out of place by New Year. We 

like these organic, Fairtrade 

pyjamas by OceanBluu. 

They’re kind to skin, kind to the 

people who make them, and kind to the 

planet. The brand is plastic-free and 

donates a pair of PJs and underwear 

to a child in need for every purchase. 

They’re £25 from www.oceanbluu.com. 

Ice cream and 

lollies may not 

be the most appealing of 

treats to adults in winter, 

but kids love them all 

year around. And GLTC’s 

wooden Lolly and Scoop 

Ice Cream Shop (£65, 

www.gltc.co.uk) will last a lot 

longer than the edible variety. 

There are ice lollies, cones, wafers, tubs and ice cream balls 

ready to scoop up and serve. Perfect for imaginative play. 

The White Stuff Christmas 

Veg Box Set is a bargain 

at £9.95. Why not split the 

decorations up to use as 

stocking fillers? See www. 

whitestuff.com. 

Ewan the Dream Sheep (£39.99) is sure to prove popular with 

newborns and new parents alike. This award-winning modern 

classic has been helping babies (and parents) to get some 

shuteye for 10 years now. It mimics the environment a baby has 

grown comfortable with in the womb, by glowing softly and 

playing soothing sounds. Rather than jangling nursery rhymes 

(which parents will grow to hate rather quickly), Ewan’s main 

sound is a recording of a heartbeat, which is then combined 

with other gentle sounds, such as white noise or rainfall. The 

deluxe version even turns on automatically when a 

baby cries. Anything that babies and toddlers come 

into contact with is likely to get grubby rather 

quickly, particularly when they’re as soft 

and cuddly as Ewan. Luckily, you 

can take the electronic pod out 

to give him a good wash. 

Looking for a new Christmas 

duvet for your child? We love the 

Christmas Jumper Bedding Set from George 

at Home. And the cuddly Yeti Stocking from 

Sainsbury’s (£4) is sure to be loved long 

past Boxing Day. 

Speaking of stocking 

fillers, the chunky 

woodland creature 

range from National 

Trust is perfect for toddlers. 

Each one is 

priced at £2.75, www.nationaltrust.org.uk. 

ToolBox (£30) to keep 

your child entertained 

for hours. See www. 

nubie.co.uk. 

Planning to really push the boat out this 

Christmas? The Flexa Play Work Bench 

(£161) is made from birch wood and comes 

with a vice. Add the Toolset (£21) and 


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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. 

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2020 CAN BE FOUND AT www.ttsonline.net 

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

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New Santa Christmas 

Weekends 

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COALBROOKDALE 

Meet Santa at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums new 

Christmas experience in Coalbrookdale every 

weekend from 30 November to 22 December 

(10am-3.45pm). 

Explore the twinkling wonderful winter woodland until you find 

Santa in his grotto where he will have a gift for every child. He’s 

going to be super-busy this year so while you’re waiting to 

meet him, enjoy cool children’s fun activities. 

Book your Christmas at Coalbrookdale tickets online and 

receive a voucher to use on the day of your visit to Santa’s 

grotto. Tickets are £8 per child up to 12 years with timed entry. 

An unlimited number of adults can visit the Grotto with their 

children/grandchildren; tickets are for the Grotto only, and do 

not include admission into any of the Museums. 

The Grotto ticket also allows you to save 25% off entry into 

Enginuity where you can see the gigantic 34metre bridge 

made from interlocking plastic bricks – the museum’s attempt 

at breaking the Guinness Book of World records for the 

longest span bridge in partnership with the Institution of Civil 

Engineers. 

While in Coalbrookdale, pop into the Furnace Kitchen and 

enjoy some Christmas fayre including mince pies and mulled 

wine. 

Enginuity will be open 10am-4pm and the Museum of Iron 

11am-5pm over the Christmas weekends and Annual Passport 

tickets are valid for entry. 

For further information, call the Ironbridge Tourist Information 

Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk. 

The Gorge is easily reached via the M54 motorway exiting at 

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5. In the film Gremlins, what name does 

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Christmas present? 

6. On the TV show South Park, who brings 

presents to children whose diets have been 

high in fibre? 

7. “I don’t care about the presents 

underneath the Christmas tree” is a line 

from which well known Christmas song? 

8. In the 1996 film Jingle All the Way, 

what is the name of the toy that 

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character 

is desperately trying to get for his 

son as a Christmas present? 

9. Which 1997 novel by Terry 

Pratchett features a Santa 

Claus-like title character 

who gives presents to 

children on December 

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item that the singer asks 

Santa for in the song 

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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 

basket in a sheltered spot for a week or two before hanging it in 

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. 

by Pippa Greenwood 

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Christmas Traditions 

The first tinsel was made from real silver, 

stretched into very thin strips. Paper 

decorations, including paper chains, were also 

popular. Woolworths is said to have been the 

first shop to sell commercial Christmas tree 

ornaments in 1880, and the earliest electric 

Christmas tree lights were invented by Thomas 

Edison. By the 1930s, the first artificial trees 

and tinsel were available. 

Many of our Christmas customs originated in 

Europe. Gingerbread baked with honey, and 

Christmas decorations made from beeswax or 

glass, were available in markets across Europe 

400 years ago. The advent calendar, with its 

little doors hiding biblical pictures, originated 

in Germany. 

Christmas seems to come around sooner 

each year, with decorations in the shops 

from September onwards. However, at one 

time, people would decorate their homes on 

Christmas Eve as it was considered unlucky to 

do so any earlier. 

The Bible does not mention an actual date for the birth 

of Jesus, so in 300AD Pope Julius I decided that Christ’s 

birthday (Christmas Day) should be on 25th December. The 

Midwinter Solstice on 21st December was already a traditional 

pagan celebration, so by doing this Pope Julius effectively 

combined both. 

During the Midwinter Solstice homes would be decorated 

with evergreens, and a Yule Log – the first log of winter – 

would be ceremonially burnt to ward off evil on the night of 

the shortest day. This is the reason the word ‘yule’ relates to 

Christmas (only the real log has been turned into a chocolate 

cake!) 

Christians took holly as a symbol of Christ’s crown, the 

berries representing his blood. Mistletoe, which the Druids 

regarded as sacred because it effectively grows ‘in the air’, 

was also adopted by Christianity, the white berries reflecting 

the purity of the Virgin. 

The Victorians set many of our modern Christmas traditions, 

such as cards and tinsel. During the festive season, mistletoe 

was hung in the entrance to the house as a sign of peace and 

goodwill. Because it is usual to greet people with a hug and 

a kiss when they arrive, ‘kissing under the mistletoe’ evolved 

into a custom by Victorian times. 

Christmas trees came over from Germany towards the end 

of the 1700s and were popularised by Queen Victoria and 

Prince Albert. Trees would be decorated with real candles, 

strings of glass beads, candies and handmade ornaments of 

paper, wax, silver wire and blown glass. Just as today, the 

tree was topped with an angel, usually made of tin with a 

wax face, or with a star to symbolise the foretelling of the 

birth of Jesus. 

Mince pies were invented in medieval times. 

They were originally made with minced lamb 

in homage to the shepherds of the Nativity. As 

was popular then, fat, dried fruit, peel and spices were added 

to the meat. There were 13 ingredients in total, representing 

the apostles. Although we no longer use minced lamb 

alongside the dried fruit, peel, suet and spices, the term 

‘mincemeat’ to describe the filling has endured. 

Turkeys were brought to Britain in 1526 and it is said that King 

Henry VIII was the first to eat a turkey for Christmas dinner. 

However, goose, being large enough to feed an extended 

family over the festive season, remained the most popular 

choice until the 1950s when turkey took over. 

Father Christmas also has his beginnings in Europe. St 

Nicholas or ‘Sinterklaas’ (from which we derive Santa Claus) 

was a second-century saint known for giving gifts to the 

poor. His spirit was said to visit children on the night of the 

5th December. In Holland, wooden shoes or clogs would be 

left next to the hearth filled with an edible treat and straw for 

St Nicholas’ horse (from where we get the custom of putting 

out a mince pie for Santa and a carrot for his reindeer). In 

return, St Nicholas would leave a small gift. As the custom 

spread across Europe, stockings began to be used instead 

of shoes. 

It is believed that an English baker, Tom Smith, invented 

the Christmas cracker by taking a sweet and a love motto 

and wrapping them in a strip of paper impregnated with a 

compound that ‘cracked’ when opened. In time, the wrapper 

was lengthened and small novelty gifts replaced the sweet. 

The first Christmas crackers went on sale in London in 1847 

and Walter Smith, Tom’s son, started including paper hats. 

The first known Christmas card was made by Sir Henry Cole 

of The British Postal Service in 1843. Although it is often 

claimed that Coca Cola was responsible for putting Santa 

in red as part of a 1930s marketing campaign, it was the 

Victorians who first depicted Father Christmas in a red suit. 

Previously, the traditional colour for Saint Nicholas was green 

and you can still find some early Victorian Christmas cards 

where Father Christmas is wearing a green suit as well as 

those where he is wearing a red one. 

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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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It’s all about the Children! 

From September until the end of year it 

always feels like this period is all about 

our children. September is back to school, 

October is dressing up fun for Halloween, 

November brings bangs and sparkles with 

Bonfire Night and then December sees the 

excitement and expectation of Christmas 

and hopefully a visit from the man in red. 

Whilst this can be a very expensive time 

for us parents each of these events gives 

us memories in return, memories to 

treasure a lifetime. But who would make 

these memories with your children if you 

were no longer here? 

When asking young parents if they have 

Wills, I am often told they don’t. A recent 

survey found that nearly 40% believe they 

do not have sufficient assets to write a Will. 

Whilst many young parents may not 

appear to have much in the way of 

valuable assets, they do have something 

far more valuable to leave……CHILDREN. 

Without a Will what happens to your 

children when you die? There are several 

things that could happen including: 

• A step-parent may be appointed and 

take the child into their care if they took 

on formal parental responsibility for the 

children while married to one parent. 

• The Courts could appoint a guardian. 

They could do this from elsewhere in 

your family or wider social network e.g., 

godparents or family friends. 

• The Courts could make an Order stating 

that your child should be placed into 

foster care or for adoption. 

If you have children under the age of 18 

then you need to appoint a guardian in 

your Will. This is the case whether you 

are a single parent or if you are a couple 

with children. If you are a couple, then 

although on the death of one of you, the 

other will usually continue to care for the 

children, if you both die then a guardian 

would need to step in to care for and 

make decisions for your children. 

Leaving this decision to family or friends 

after you’ve gone can mean that your 

wishes aren’t followed. It also increases 

the likelihood of disputes if those left 

behind don’t know what your wishes are. 

This can be an extremely difficult and 

emotional decision, but EKM Legal 

Services are here to help with the 

essential points you need to consider. 

For further information or help call us on 

07786 543 813 or email at 

info@ekmlegalservices.co.uk 

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Parry Carver Solicitors are supporting Midlands 

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which is available for those aged 55 and over. 

Whether you are looking to make your first Will 

or update an existing one, it’s important that you 

properly plan your financial affairs to ensure your 

loved ones are looked after. 

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State Pension AND 

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YOUR 

YOUR 

RETIREMENT 

RETIREMENT 

Does the state pension age dictate 

when you will retire? 

For many of us the state pension will form the 

core of our retirement income, but when you 

receive your state pension is changing and it 

now depends on when you were born. 

The changes in State Pension age will mean that for men 

and women retiring now the new state pension age will 

reach 66 by October 2020, 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046. 

The full rate of the new State Pension is £168.60 per 

week (2019/20) but what you will get could be more or 

less, depending on your National Insurance (NI) record. 

However the state pension does not dictate when you 

can retire, your own provisions and planning are what 

will determine when you can retire. 

Following the introduction of Autoenrolment, which 

took effect in 2012, making it compulsory for employers 

to provide and enrol staff into a workplace pension, 

more UK employees than ever are now saving for their 

retirement, with figures suggesting just over nine million 

individuals are now saving for retirement through a 

workplace pension. 

However, research from the Office for National Statistics 

(ONS) has revealed that many people contributing to 

their workplace scheme don’t even realise they’re saving 

for retirement. 

According to the ONS; 

27% don't think they can afford to save for retirement 

13% are put off because they think they don’t know enough about pensions 

7% think it’s too early to start saving for retirement and 

3% think it’s too late 

It’s great that so many people are now saving, but for the self-employed 

it is not compulsory to join a pension and it is estimated that 60% of self 

employed people are not saving for their retirement. According to the 

Office for National Statistics, by the end of 2018 there were just under 5 

million self employed people in the UK, which equates to £3 million self 

employed people not making any provision for retirement. 

When thinking about retirement, it is helpful to ask yourself: 

• When do you want to retire? 

• What do you want from your retirement? 

• How will your spending habits change? 

• Would you move, or stay in your current home? 

• Will you continue doing some form of paid work after retirement? 

• What pensions and savings do I already have? 

• Will you be entitled to the full State Pension? 

The simple fact is that the more you save and the earlier you start saving the 

better position you are likely to be in, subject to investment performance 

of course. 

The first thing to do if you’re concerned about your pension planning or just 

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Five Ways to Pay for Christmas 

The cost of Christmas can take away some of the 

magic of the festive season if you’re not careful, 

as well as causing serious financial problems well 

into the New Year. Saving in advance is obviously 

the ideal, but if you’ve not been able to do so for 

this Christmas, there may still be an option that 

can reduce your credit card bill a little. 

Protection for your Christmas savings 

Supermarket savings schemes and Christmas clubs are a 

straightforward way to put money aside for Christmas, but 

there’s always a risk that the operating company or retailer 

could go out of business. 

The money held in Christmas clubs isn’t protected by the 

Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) as these 

clubs aren’t savings accounts – they’re a method of paying for 

goods and vouchers in advance. 

So whether you want to quickly pay for Christmas 2019, or take 

your time and save up for next Christmas, here are five ways to 

relieve some of the stress of financing what many regard as the 

most wonderful time of the year. 

1. 0% purchase credit cards 

If your credit rating is good you may be able to obtain a credit 

card with 0% interest to pay for your Christmas purchases this 

year. You need to be careful not to miss a payment on the card, 

however, as you’ll lose the interest-free deal and will have to 

pay a high rate of interest on the remaining balance. 

Interest-free deals are also time-limited, but if you don’t miss 

a repayment and can pay off your spending in total before the 

deadline, you won’t pay any interest, which is essentially the 

same as having an interest-free loan. 

Some providers even offer credit cards with 0% interest in 

addition to a 0% balance transfer, so you can move an existing 

balance over to a new card and benefit from no interest. Again, 

you’ll need to be certain that you can pay off the entire balance 

before the deal ends or you’ll be hit with a high interest rate. 

2. Regular savings accounts 

Regular savings accounts allow you to save a little money each 

month, and are a tried-and-trusted way to ease the pressure 

on your finances. They also offer a higher rate of interest than 

‘standard’ savings accounts. 

Typically, you’ll need to hold a current account alongside 

the regular saver so it may be worthwhile switching banks if 

necessary, or finding out if your current bank offers this type of 

savings account. At the time of writing, 5% interest is available 

on some regular savings accounts, including First Direct and 

M&S Bank. 

Local building societies also tend to offer good rates to regular 

savers, so you could investigate whether there’s one near you. 

Potential downsides of regular savings accounts include the 

fact that you won’t be able to access your money early if you 

need it, and you must save a minimum sum each month. 

3. Instant-access savings accounts 

Saving for Christmas in an instant-access savings account 

means your money isn’t tied up if you need it during the year. 

This can be both a blessing and a curse, however, particularly if 

you think you might spend the money on non-essentials. 

Although savings interest rates are currently very low, an 

instant-access savings account does offer more flexibility, 

whilst also providing a safe place for your money that’s 

separate from the everyday funds in your current account. 

4. Credit unions 

Credit unions are non-profit financial organisations that 

sometimes offer Christmas savings clubs to their members. 

Similar to ‘traditional’ Christmas clubs, access to your savings 

is restricted until a few weeks before Christmas, and you can 

save in a number of ways. 

Some credit unions allow you to save directly from your wages, 

but you could also set up a direct debit or pay in over the 

counter. Crucially, credit union savings accounts are protected 

by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in the 

same way as bank and building society accounts. 

One potential downside of using a credit union to save for 

Christmas is that you don’t earn interest on your money. 

Credit unions offer annual dividends to their members, and the 

amount of these is reliant on how well the credit union has 

performed during the year. 

5. Piggy bank or money jar 

If you’re disciplined with money and know you won’t be tempted 

to spend it during the year, a piggy bank could provide the 

answer to Christmas saving. Regularly emptying your pockets 

or purse of change adds up to a surprising amount if you start 

in January and save throughout the year. 

With so many beautifully decorated coin jars and money pots 

now available, it can be fun to save in this way. You could even 

buy novelty piggy banks for the children so they learn the habit 

of saving, or help them decorate their own mason jar. 

If you start in the New Year and save regularly you’ll easily save 

for some or all of next Christmas’s expenses, breathing a sigh 

of relief when you’re debt-free in January. 

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Here’s How to Buy a Car 

Buying a new car. It’s often referred to as one of 

the biggest purchases of your life, after a house. 

It’s why getting your hands on a new motor can 

be riddled with stress and anxiety, but it doesn’t 

have to be that way. 

We’ve picked out some of the crucial ways in which the buying 

process can be made easier, and what to look out for. 

Research the car 

It may seem trivial, but you need to research everything you 

can about the car you’re looking at. Knowledge is power when 

it comes to buying from a dealer, and making sure you know 

everything about a certain model can make all the difference 

when it comes to picking one up. 

Don’t be afraid to be choosy, either. Pick a colour, specification 

and engine and stick with that. 

Choosing a dealer – franchise or independent 

This is an important decision to make. Franchised dealers get 

first access to the latest cars and technology, and are therefore 

potentially better equipped at answering any questions you 

may have. In terms of aftersales and repairs, they have the 

manufacturer’s support too. They’ll also have a good selection 

of used vehicles that will have been well maintained in the main 

dealer servicing department. 

There is, of course, the option to buy from an independent 

dealer too. They might not have the ability to offer you different 

options of the model you’re looking at, but they will be keen 

to do a deal and will offer the backup of a well-established 

business should things go wrong. 

Check them out online 

Once you’ve picked the dealer you fancy, look through their 

online reviews thoroughly. You’ll be able to easily see how 

well they treat their customers and also how good they are at 

dealing with aftersales issues. 

You can’t beat good old-fashioned word of mouth either – 

asking friends, neighbours and relatives about a potential 

dealership can be useful too. 

Pick your purchase time 

Believe it or not, you can get a better deal depending on 

when you buy. Dealers are often pressed to reach quarterly 

targets, which means the end of March, June, September and 

December could result in a better deal. 

It’s a small tip, but one that could potentially see you saving 

thousands of pounds if the purchase is timed correctly. 

Test drive 

Once you’ve seen a car you like then it’s time to get behind the 

wheel. The likelihood is that the salesperson will accompany 

you in the car, but don’t let that stop you from pressing all of 

the buttons and getting a real feel for the vehicle in general. 

Ensure that your test route features a range of different corners, 

roundabouts and road surfaces – and most importantly, check 

the car works for you. 

Cash or finance 

There’s a variety of ways to pay at a dealer. They can offer hire 

purchase, which sees you paying a deposit and repaying the 

remaining balance in monthly instalments. At the end of the 

payment term, you’ll own the vehicle outright. 

Then there’s personal contract purchase, or PCP. Here, you’ll 

pay a deposit followed by monthly payments, but at the end 

you’ll be offered a ‘balloon’ when you can pay off the remainder 

of the car’s value or return it to the dealer. And then there’s 

personal leasing. 

This is a good option if you’re planning on frequently changing 

your car, although you do have to usually stump up three 

months’ rental in advance, and there’s no option to buy it at 

the end of the deal. Or you could pay cash! 

Haggle 

It’s an age-old process, but haggling remains just as crucial 

today as it’s always been. Even with used cars there’s always 

going to be a certain amount of wiggle room. You shouldn’t 

ever have to pay the full price for a car, and dealers are 

prepared for this. Go in strong and stick to your guns – it’s only 

the same as they’ll be doing. 

Remember, if you don’t ask you don’t get, so don’t be afraid 

to ask for free additions and discounts on servicing plans. The 

worst they can do is say no! 

Don’t be scared of walking away 

Remember, there are thousands of cars available on the market 

and hundreds of dealerships too. There is always another car, 

so don’t be scared to walk away if things don’t feel right. Don’t 

be pressured into any deal either – the final decision is entirely 

yours, and if you don’t like the way things are heading, walk 

straight out of those doors! 

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Your Festive Guide 

to Survival 

For many households, Christmas means lots of new 

gadgets under the tree – and if you’re not prepared, that 

could mean a distinct lack of Christmas cheer if people 

can’t play with their new toys on Christmas morning. 

Make sure your 

technology is happy 

this Christmas 

It’s still wise to have batteries of all sizes (ideally 

rechargeable ones) in common sizes such as AA, AAA 

and CR2032 for things like talking toys, games console 

controllers, radio car controllers and so on, but it might 

be wise to consider a few other things too. 

First of all, make sure you have a multi-tool or small 

toolkit to hand. Many toys now come either in hardto-open 

transparent plastic, or with lots of cable ties 

and screws to stop people stealing them from their 

packaging. Some sharp scissors and a small cross-head 

screwdriver will be a big help here. 

Think about chargers, too. Not all gadgets such as 

phones and tablets arrive charged, and the ones that do 

are going to need charging after a morning of intensive 

use. Check the devices that Santa’s bringing either come 

with charging cables or that you have the appropriate 

ones already. We’ve also found portable chargers (power 

banks) to be really useful for long trips to visit the family; 

if your car has a power/cigar lighter socket, investing in 

a USB adapter and a very long phone charging cable 

could be worthwhile. 

One of the biggest Christmas technology traumas is 

when games controllers are involved. Now that most 

games require an internet connection, consoles need to 

be running the most up-to-date system software before 

use, and downloading and installing that software can 

take hours. It’ll take longer still on Christmas morning 

if half of your street or block is doing that or streaming 

Christmas films on Netflix, so if at all possible try to 

connect the console and download the updates before 

Santa gets in his sleigh. 

Last but definitely not least, expect the unexpected. 

Make sure your home insurance covers the additional 

technology items that you’ve got in your home – 

some insurers, but not all, automatically increase your 

contents cover over the festive period – and make 

sure you keep receipts for any expensive items such as 

computers or smartphones. If any gadgets are easily 

broken or smashed – tablets are particularly prone to 

accidental injuries – then it’s a very good idea to invest 

in a protective case and/or screen protector. 

Dedicated gadget insurance 

is worth considering 

It’s also worth considering a dedicated gadget insurance 

policy if your home is now full of expensive and easily 

broken devices. Such policies tend to have reasonably 

low excesses – for example, having to pay £50 to replace 

the screen on an Apple Watch sounds like a lot, but 

Apple charges nearly £300 – and cover loss and theft 

as well as damage. 

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experience. They will project manage it for you from estimate 

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out in a clean and tidy manor to the highest level. 

They do not take money up front and will invoice only when 

you are completely happy with the finished product. As 

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Keeping Pets Calm 

ON BONFIRE 

NIGHT 

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 

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. 

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For the first time in years, the Princess Royal 

Hospital will be fully staffed for nursing, thanks 

to help from Telford & Wrekin Council. 

In October last year, Councillor Raj Mehta, the Council’s cabinet 

member for Communities and Inclusivity organised a top level 

meeting with the Indian Consul in Birmingham (pictured) to 

find out how the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) 

could recruit more doctors and nurses from India. 

The Council Leader, Councillor Shaun Davies also contacted 

the Government to highlight issues around visa delays that 

he was told acted as a barrier to medical staff from India 

coming to work at hospitals such as the Princess Royal. 

Following that meeting, SaTH has recruited three cohorts of 

nurses who will arrive in the borough in November to start 

work at the Princess Royal Hospital the following month. 

Councillor Mehta said: “I am happy that we have achieved 

the goal we set out to achieve; that being to help with 

recruitment to the Princess Royal Hospital. 

“The Trust has told me that, as a result of this 

successful recruitment drive, the arrival of three 

cohorts of nurses from India will mean that the 

Princess Royal Hospital will be fully staff for 

nursing for the first time in years. 

“I am looking forward to welcoming the new 

medical professionals to Telford and Wrekin. We 

will help SaTH deliver a package together to help 

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Roman Site 

IN MOROCCO 

Rising above the fertile plain near Meknes, 

Volubilis scatters its ruins on a lonely hilltop with 

superb views all around. There are oleanders 

morning glory and olive groves, and beyond the 

gently rolling land you can see Mount Zerhoun 

and the holy town of Moulay Idriss. But Volubilis 

stands in a class of its own, listed by UNESCO for 

“its outstanding importance at the frontier of the 

Roman Empire”. 

First settled by local tribes, the ancient capital of Mauretania 

flourished from the third century BC, trading with Carthage 

until the Romans annexed it in AD 40. The Berbers took it back 

around 285 and in the late eighth century, Volubilis became 

the capital of Idriss the First, founder of the Moroccan State. 

Yet by the end of the fourteenth century it was abandoned 

and later destroyed by the Lisbon earthquake. 

The 1920s excavations revealed a 42-hectare site once 

enclosed by a massive wall dotted with bastions and gates. 

Much remains to be unearthed but as soon as you reach the 

entrance, the House of Orpheus takes your breath away with 

its hammam – hot, warm and cold rooms – and its fabulous 

mosaics of dolphins and local fauna charmed by Orpheus 

playing the lute. 

Then beyond the Thermal Baths and their communal toilets – a 

most sociable place for the Romans – you are in the heart of 

town, gazing at the paved square of the Forum once decorated 

with statues, the Capitol dedicated to three gods and the 

impressive remains of the Basilica where justice was delivered 

and, today, storks build their nests on top of the columns. 

Then a Triumphal Arch honours Emperor Caracalla near the 

House of the Acrobat and that of the Dog, best known for the 

giant rock phallus that identified the brothel. Other attractions 

include the North Baths and olive press and more houses 

famous for mosaics such as the Labours of Hercules, Dionysus 

and the Four Seasons, Nymphs Bathing and Wild Beasts. But 

best of all perhaps is the romantic House of Venus with erotic 

designs sure to entertain its royal resident Juba II, a King of 

Mauretania loyal to Rome. 

These luxurious dwellings were in the northern district crossed 

by the main ‘highway’, the Decumanus Maximus as straight as 

an arrow, lined with columns and so well-preserved it sends 

shivers down your spine. Few visitors venture this far in the 

blazing sun but it’s the most inspiring place to reflect and feel 

the past almost within reach. Best time to visit is in the spring 

when the grass is lush and green and poppies splash colour 

among daisies and asphodels. All you can hear are storks 

rattling their beaks or the occasional bleating of sheep in the 

meadows. 

Meanwhile, down in the valley, be sure to enjoy the ‘golden 

apples’ so loved by the Romans – we call them oranges – and 

when you sip a glass of wine, remember they planted the first 

vineyards almost 2,000 years ago. 

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The Best Seven Seaters 

ON SALE TODAY 

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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Replacing a kitchen is an exciting time but it can 

be daunting knowing where to start. This is a room 

that needs to not only function well according to 

your individual needs but also look beautiful. A 

kitchen will be in place for many years, so making 

the right decisions when planning is essential. 

As with every room in the home, there are trends. Over the 

years, country cottage pine has given way to shaker styles and 

for the past few years high gloss has been a popular choice 

for the ultra-modern look. Even the sleek lines of gloss are 

already being adapted for how we live today. With so many 

of us now opting for more openplan 

living areas, the option to have 

the smooth, unadorned lines of the 

gloss kitchen but in a matte finish 

has become desirable. There is a 

wide variety of options out there 

with something to cater for every 

taste, but there are so many other 

considerations than just aesthetics. 

Dealing with a company that can 

talk you through the whole planning 

process is essential. 

The Kitchen Depot in Trench is a 

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local families since 2003. With over 

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

“Manufacturing our own bespoke kitchens allows us to offer a 

higher specification of as standard” says Production Director 

Paul Dahlstrom. “We’re proud to incorporate Italian design 

and German engineering into our products. As well as using 

the latest technologies to complement our manufacturing 

expertise, we have also formed exclusive relationships with 

carefully selected local suppliers, bringing our customers 

even more stunning style options without compromising on 

quality.” 

The latest news in The Kitchen Depot success story is 

the full refurbishment of their popular Telford kitchen 

showroom, which celebrated its grand re-opening at the 

end of September. Managing Director Mark McCay said, “The 

grand opening of our fully refurbished showroom was a huge 

success. We always receive such fantastic support from our 

customers, friends, family and other local businesses. It is 

because we are a part of this special community in Telford 

that we are celebrating our success and we remain extremely 

thankful for that.” 

"Free design and 

planning." 

Visit www.thekitchendepot.co.uk where 

you will be promised, “We have no 

place for misleading sales tactics… just 

a friendly, professional service to offer 

you a high quality bespoke kitchen at a 

great price.” With free planning available, 

they invite you to pay them a visit with 

your measurements and one of their 

experienced designers will work with you 

to ensure your desired look is achieved 

with perfect practicality. 

Pop in and see the new showroom at: 

Horton Road (off Trench Road), Trench, 

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Can you bag a bargain on Black 

Friday? 

Black Friday is the annual sales event that 

crossed the Atlantic to become huge in the 

UK too. But does that mean you’ll get a good 

deal? 

Black Friday is actually two big days of deals: Black 

Friday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday is the start of the 

Christmas shopping season in the US, because it’s when 

retailers traditionally ran ‘door-buster’ sales on the day 

after the Thanksgiving holiday. The following Monday 

has been dubbed Cyber Monday because apparently 

everybody goes back to work, panics about Christmas 

presents and hits the online shops on the same day. 

Black Friday gets bigger every year. A long weekend 

became a week of deals, until now Black Friday runs for 

two weeks or more, with all kinds of deals announced well 

in advance as well as flash ‘lightning deals’ on Black Friday 

and Cyber Monday. It’s become the most important part 

of the retail calendar not just for technology but for many 

retailers selling fashion, homeware and jewellery too. It’s a 

good time to buy smart home technology, which attracts 

massive discounts at this time of year. 

Can you really get good deals? The answer is a qualified 

yes. There are plenty of deals to be had, but some of them 

are illusory: common tactics include listing RRPs that no 

sensible person would pay – you’ll see this a lot with TVs, 

which promise massive discounts on recommended retail 

prices nobody paid – or gently increasing prices in the 

run-up to Black Friday so they can be lowered in time 

for the big event and labelled with a big ‘Sale!’ sticker. 

And like any sale, often the deals are on products that 

are being phased out to make room for new products or 

because they’re no longer being made. 

End-of-line products aren’t necessarily bad buys, but 

research anything before you decide whether or not to 

spend. Before you hit the ‘Buy Now’ button on a bargain, 

search for it in Pricespy.co.uk. That shows you what other 

retailers are selling the product for, and tells you whether 

you’re really getting a good deal. It works on everything 

from DVDs to dishwashers and it also tells you whether 

products are in stock: a deal isn’t much use if you can’t 

actually order the product. 

If you’re looking at a deal on Amazon, have a look at 

uk.camelCamelCamel.com. Simply copy and paste the 

address of the Amazon product listing or the exact 

product name and it’ll show you the price history – so 

for example if we search for the cult favourite Instant Pot 

pressure cooker we can see that while its price varies from 

£70 to £130, it’s usually sold for around £90. 

November is the month of big deals. 

Are some too good to be true? 

One of the simplest tricks to Black Friday and Cyber 

Monday is to make sure you only buy things you 

actually need. This time last year we bought some fancy 

headphones on Black Friday; this week we’re selling them 

on eBay, still in the original sealed packaging. A bargain 

isn’t a bargain if you don’t use it. 

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New Kitchen 

Showroom 

OPENED IN 

WELLINGTON 

The UK’s leading kitchen makeover company 

Dream Doors celebrates the opening of a new 

showroom in Wellington Town Centre, and 

provides an exciting opportunity for customers 

living with the Shropshire and Telford areas to 

update their kitchens at a fraction of the cost of a 

new kitchen. 

The Wellington showroom is headed up by Chris Nowell, a local 

business man, who was joined by local dignitaries, suppliers, 

friends and family for an opening event in September. 

kitchen if it is working for you and only needs updating? If the 

units are still of a sound, good quality, then it makes sense to 

just update the doors, and maybe the work tops or appliances. 

They have a wide range of quality kitchen doors and work 

tops to choose from, so customers can transform their existing 

kitchen without the hassle and disruption of a major refit. All 

the doors and drawers, whatever style are made to measure, 

which means that almost any kitchen can be refreshed. 

Whilst Dream Doors made their name predominantly from 

providing high quality replacement doors, worktops and 

splash-backs, they also supply kitchen cabinets, high quality 

appliances, sinks, taps and cooker hoods. They also can 

replace existing units if they need replacing. 

Customers can choose and select doors and products from the 

Dream Doors brochure and product selector which is available 

Although a family owned business, he is one of the latest 

franchisees to join the trusted and respected national kitchen 

makeover company. Since 1999 Dream Doors has helped tens 

of thousands of people throughout the country to design their 

ideal kitchen and make it a reality. 

He is joined by a skilled team of kitchen fitters, who will 

complete the work with minimum hassle, along with show room 

staff, Leanne and Emily who are on hand to demonstrate the 

array of high quality products that Dream Doors can provide. 

Within the showroom customers can see kitchens fitted with 

top name suppliers such as Blanco, Franke, Samsung & Neff 

and a full range of designs, colours and styles. 

Customers can save up to 50 per cent of the cost of a new 

quality fitted kitchen when choosing Dream Doors. The 

premise is simple: Why change the shape and design of your 

online. Visiting the showroom is highly recommended to 

look at colours and designs, and when ready a no obligation 

home visit can be arranged where Chris can bring samples for 

evaluation and provide advice. 

No project is too small or too big and Dream Doors, and 

customers can be assured that they will get a personal and 

high quality service from first contact right through to the 

completion of their project. 

The Wellington showroom is open from 9:00 to 5:00 Monday 

to Friday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays. Visit the showroom 

at: 8-10 Church Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1DG. 

More details can be found online at: www.dreamdoors.co.uk/ 

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New Showroom 

Barrett Garage Doors is a local family run company 

based at Stafford Park Telford, offering honest, 

reliable and trustworthy garage door services for 

Shropshire and the neighbouring areas. 

They provide top quality Garage Door products from leading 

manufacturers such as Garador, Hormann, Somfy and 

Alluguard. Their team of fitters have over 12 years’ experience 

in the industry and have attended several manufacturer 

installation courses to ensure not only are you getting a great 

product but a great installation too. 

Steve Barrett, the company director has worked in the Garage 

Door world for many years and when he is not spending quality 

time with his wife, Jemma and the kids, he is hard working on 

making sure your garage door installation is the best it can be. 

NOW OPEN AT 

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The company has recently moved forward by opening a new 

showroom at Stafford Park in the heart of Telford, where 

Jemma and Steve will be on hand to talk and assist customers 

with the range of products and services they provide. 

Their business thrives on achieving customer satisfaction and 

has outstanding testimonials from their clients. 

As well as the installation of new garage doors, they also 

provide a repair service to existing doors. You can also have 

your garage doors automated allowing you to open them at 

the press of a button. 

Pop in and see the new showroom at Stafford Park which has 

a great display of garage doors in a wide range of sizes and 

colours to suit all needs. The garage doors range includes 

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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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modern rustic vibe, with fossilisation and markings adding to its look and feel. It can 

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Admaston 

at Admaston House Comm. Centre: 

Mon: Yoga; 6.30-8pm 

Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar 

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

Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm 

Childrens Cooking Classes - Every Tuesday 

(term time) 4.15-5.30pm (Ages 2-12), Email: 

natalie@cookstars.co.uk 

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

Watchers 5:30&7pm, Bollywood Dancing 

6.45-8.30pm 

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

7.30-9.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. 

Fri: Youth club 7.30-9pm. 

If you would like further info. on above visit 

www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Moira 

Hoath on 07722 213264. 

Wrekin & Telford Singers meet every Fri 

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

voice choir - no audition just come along 

and enjoy singing with a friendly group of 

people. Contact Judi 01952 411801 or visit our 

Facebook @wrekin&telford singers or www. 

wtsingers.org.uk 

Church Aston 

Shropshire Wildlife Trust - Newport branch 

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

exc. Dec) 7.30pm @ St Andrew's Hall, Church 

Aston, TF10 9JL. Contact Steve on 01952 

550862 

Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings 

held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, 

Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers 

& demonstrations. Guests admission is £4. 

Contact Doreen 01952 813267 or Ann 01952 

812547 for further details. 

Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd 

Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. 

New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 

Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, 

knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, 

Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New 

members welcome. 

Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly 

Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, 

outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 

812092 

at Church Aston Village Hall: 

Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 

2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt.wks), 

7-10pm Whist 

Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing 

Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle 

Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 

7-10pm Whist 

Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs 

Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe 

dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts 

Sun: From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons 

Dawley 

Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club 

- Meets every Wednesday at Dawley Social 

Club, King St, Telford TF4 2AG @ 7.30pm to 

10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 

Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday, 

Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934 

Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian 

Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am- 

12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley 

TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961 

www.tcfonline.org.uk 

Dawley Christian Centre: 

Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows, 

Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under 

5’s 

Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club 

(3rd Fri each mth) 9-12 Table Top Sale 

Donnington 

Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band 

Practice nights Weds @ Asda Donnington. 

Uke players needed. Contact us at: 

tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 

Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football 

Club - are looking to recruit male and female 

players for the 2014/2015 season - if you 

are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to 

come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 

7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near 

Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or 

Saul: 07411 467341. 

Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.45- 

9pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11. 

See website for details or contact us by email: 

Telford.seacadets@yahoo.com 

Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ 

pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. 

Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 

11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 

0844 854 9128. 

at Donnington Methodist Church: 

2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church 

(3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a 

child you will need to bring an adult with you! 

An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t 

wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. 

We don’t expect you to belong to a church. 

Edgmond 

at Edgmond Village Hall: 

Toddler group 10.00-11.30 (term time only) - 

Contact Chloe 07498 282055 

Mon (term time only): Painting - drawing 

classes 1.00-3.30pm. More details - Cynthia 

James 07722 624 210. 

Every Tue Afternoon: Lunch - Afternoon tea 

- soup - sandwiches - cakes - tea - coffee 

- wine - prosecco & lots more, 1pm-5pm 

- more info Janis 01952 820572 / 07739 

634703. 

Every 3rd Wed of Month - Edgmond W.I 

7.30-10pm. Visitors welcome: £3.50, incl. 

refreshments. Contact Dianne: 01952 825564. 

Every 1st Sat of Month - Table Top Sale 

9.30am-12.30. Bacon sandwiches, tea/coffee 

& cakes. £6 table, free entry contact Janis 

07739 634703 

24th Nov (Sun) - Festive Christmas Fair at 

Edgmond Village Hall - 11am-3pm, lots of 

Christmas craft stalls. selling turkey baps and 

mulled wine. Free entry, free parking. 

10th Dec (Tue) - Festive Christmas Afternoon 

Tea with mulled wine at Edgmond Village 

Hall - 2-4pm special guests church Aston 

W.I songbirds singing Christmas Carols. Cost 

£10 a ticket contact Janis 07739 634703 or 

Julie 07902 939706 or pop in the Edgmond 

Village Hall on Tuesday’s 1-4pm . 

Antoaneta's Writers' Edgmond meet one 

evening per month 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 

10th Jan (Fri) - Newport Inner Wheel Club 

- 4 C's Morning (Coffee, Cuppa, Cake and Hot 

Chocolate). All monies raised are for Inner 

Wheel Charities locally and overseas. 10am- 

12pm, at St Peter & St Paul’s Catholic Church, 

1 Salters Lane, Newport TF10 7LB (Next door 

to Fire Station)NOTE: Plenty of parking and 

disabled accessin Church grounds - only £5 

per person 

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 mailto:hinchy@ 

blueyonder.co.uk 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 ‘No Fear’ Bridge Group on 

Monday’s at 7 pm at The Royal Naval 

Association, Bellman’s Yard, Newport TF10 

7AJ. Friendly Club all welcome. For more 

information go to our website at Newport ‘No 

Fear’ Bridge. 

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. 

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COMMUNITY & WHATS ON 

Oakengates 

Maddocks Chess Club - Monday nights from 

7:30pm at Maddocks Sports & Social Club, 

Church St, Oakengates, Telford. TF2 6BU. 

www.maddockschess.co.uk 

FREE Art and Craft Sessions - at The Wakes, 

Oakengates - every Thursday 10-2pm no 

need to book just turn up, everyone welcome. 

Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 

10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in 

Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. 

Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our 

facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church 

Wrockwardine Wood) 

Oakengates Traditional Market - Saturday 

– every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 

380934. 

The Telford & District branch of the Multiple 

Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social 

on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 

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 

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 

SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, 

Wellington. CHRISTMAS - Festive 

Decorations and Carol Singers. House, 

tearoom and gardens open 10.30am -4pm 

Fri-Tue 30th Nov to 23rd Dec. Normal 

admission charges apply, N.T. members free. 

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. 

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 

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. 

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 - 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 

Pilates / Yoga-lates at TCAT Dance Studio, Thursdays 

6.15pm. All levels, men & women welcome. Contact 

Lesley on Fitfabnfun@gmail.com 

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 

THE GOOD LIAR 

Career con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen) can hardly 

believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow 

Betty McLeish (Mirren) online. 

As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is 

surprised to find himself caring about her, turning 

what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most 

treacherous tightrope walk of his life. 

Date: 8th November 2019 

Genre: Unknown 

Cast Members: Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen 

CHARLIES ANGELS 

Charlie’s Angels have always provided security 

and investigative skills to private clients, and 

now the Townsend Agency has expanded 

internationally, with the smartest, most fearless, 

most highly trained women all over the globe 

- multiple teams of Angels guided by multiple 

Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs across the 

world. 

When a young systems engineer blows the 

whistle on a dangerous technology, these 

Angels are called into action, putting their lives 

on the line to protect us all. 

Release Date: 29th November 2019 

Genre: Action 

Cast Members: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, 

Ella Balinska 

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COMING SOON... 

FROZEN 2 

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle 

to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an 

enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of 

Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom. 

Date: 22nd November 2019 

Genre: Animated 

Cast Members: Kristen Bell, Jason Ritter, Jonathan 

Groff 

JUMANJI: THE NEXT 

LEVEL 

In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but 

the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji 

to rescue one of their own, they discover that 

nothing is as they expect. The players will have to 

brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the 

arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to 

escape the world’s most dangerous game. 

Date: 13th December 2019 

Genre: Adventure 

Cast Members: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, 

Karen Gillan 

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 closing date to apply for primary school places 

is 15th January 2020. I urge parents to apply as 

soon as possible as it is easily forgotten during the 

run up to Christmas. With most schools being over 

subscribed it is important parents have chosen 

more than one school suitable for their child as 

they may not be allocated a place at their first 

choice school. Though there is an appeals process 

in place. 

Why would anyone shoot at the glass panels on 

the pedestrian bridge at Telford station? Hopefully 

those responsible will be found and dealt with. 

Perhaps they could be replaced with bulletproof 

panels; and while they are about it why not put a 

roof over the gaps to keep commuters dry in wet 

weather! 

The Ironbridge cooling towers are shortly to be 

demolished. Like them or 

not, at least the views of the 

gorge from the bridge will be 

closer to those seen when 

the bridge was constructed. 

Cllr. Nigel Dugmore (Muxton Ward) 

T: 01952 380237 M: 07528 979395 

E: nigel.dugmore@telford.gov.uk 

Cllr Nigel Dugmore 

With Special 

guests 

Present a 

CHRISTMAS 

CELEBRATION 

Saturday 30th 

November 7.30pm 

And also performances by the students of Belvidere School 

At the THE BELFRY THEATRE, WELLINGTON, TF1 1JG 

Tickets Adult £5/Under 16’s £3 

available from: www.belfreytheatre.com/ticket-booking-and-box-office/ 

or E: boxoffice@belfreytheatre.com or T: 01952 222277 

Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • RAFFLE 

Enquiries: Pam 07453 359 433 / Haley 07788 283 658 

PUZZLE - ANSWERS 

SUDUKO (EASY) 

CROSSWORD 

Across: 3 Red giants, 8 

Seer, 9 Stallion, 10 Rattle, 

13 Chafe, 14 Besiege, 15 

Pus, 16 Species, 17 Aries, 

21 Arnica, 22 Taxation, 23 

Once, 24 Zeitgeist. 

Down: 1 Ostracise, 2 

Meltwater, 4 Easel, 5 

Glasses, 6 Axle, 7 Thou, 11 

Deficient, 12 Newspaper, 

14 Bus, 15 Pensive, 18 

Banns, 19 Date, 20 Fast. 

CODEWORD 

SUDUKO (HARD) 

WORD LADDER 

Here is one 

possible solution 

(others may exist) 

SHOT 

shod 

shed 

sued 

sues 

suns 

GUNS 

WORDWHEEL 

SPIDER / SPIRED 

3 Letters 

ACE 

ARK 

ARE 

CAN 

CAR 

EAR 

ERA 

PAD 

KEN 

RAN 

TRIAL 

4 Letters 

ACNE 

ACRE 

CAKE 

CARE 

EARN 

NARC 

NARK 

NEAR 

NECK 

RACE 

KIDS PAGE 

• Cranberry Sauce 

• Roast Potatoes 

• Stuffing 

• Christmas Pudding 

• Brussel Sprouts 

• Turkey 

• The extra word is 'Turnip'. 

There are 20 snowmen. 

You collect 8 baubles when 

travelling down the tree. 

HIDATO 

RACK 

RAKE 

RANK 

5 Letters 

CRANE 

CRANK 

CREAK 

6 Letters 

CANKER 

1. The Grinch (in How The Grinch Stole Christmas) 

2. Cabbage Patch Kids 

3. An alarm clock 

4. A turkey 

5. Gizmo 

6. Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo 

7. All I Want For Christmas Is You (by Mariah Carey) 

8. Turbo-Man 

9. The Hogfather 

QUIZ - Christmas Presents 

10. A ring (“Santa baby, forgot to mention one little 

thing, a ring”) 

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Fall of The Berlin Wall 

30 YEARS ON 

9th November 2019 marks thirty years 

since Berlin became reunified, with the 

fall of the Berlin Wall which had kept the 

city divided for almost the same amount 

of time. 

Today Berlin is a bustling city, home to over three million 

people offering city breaks to Europeans, an innovative art 

scene, museums and a vibrant night life. But it hasn’t always 

been this way. 

At the end of WWII, Germany was divided in to East and 

West zones. Whilst Berlin sat entirely within the Soviet part 

of the country, it too was divided into Allied and Soviet 

territories. For the first several years, freedom of movement 

was permitted, with many citizens living and working in 

different areas of Berlin. As time progressed, repressive laws 

and regulations, a deteriorating economic climate and poor 

living conditions were all motivating factors that encouraged 

people to leave East Berlin, with almost 3000 leaving in a 

single day at its peak. In a desperate attempt to stop this 

flow of migrants and ‘brain drain’ to the West, the Communist 

government of East Germany began to build a wall between 

the two areas in August 1961. 

During the night of 13th August, soldiers and workers set 

about tearing up the streets that led to West Berlin in an 

attempt to stop anyone fleeing the area. Concrete posts 

and barbed wire were put up to further restrict movement 

as a temporary measure. In just two weeks, the army, police 

force and a swathe of construction workers had erected the 

temporary barrier. 

Once built, the wall was kept under heavy surveillance by 

guards, who were authorised to shoot anyone who attempted 

to cross it. Travel was officially permitted through one of 

three checkpoints – Checkpoints Alpha, Bravo and Charlie. 

Over time the permanent wall was put in place: 12 feet tall 

and 4 feet wide, topped with a smooth pipe to ensure scaling 

it was almost impossible. In all, more than 100 people died 

trying to cross into West Berlin over the thirty years the wall 

stood, a stark symbol of the Cold War and Iron Curtain that 

separated the Soviet Bloc and the democratic West. 

By 1989, after years of resistance to westernised reforms by 

the East German leader Erich Honecker, the East German 

government was overrun by the democratisation that was 

sweeping the rest of Eastern Europe. 

Demonstrations were already taking place across much 

of Europe until eventually, on 9th November 1989, it was 

announced that travel restrictions would be eased in Berlin. 

Crowds began to gather at checkpoints on both sides of the 

wall in anticipation of the return of freedom of movement. 

Passport checks were eventually abandoned, as people 

climbed on top of the wall, celebrating with their east and 

west counterparts, graffitiing and chipping at the wall in the 

process. In one of the greatest demonstrations of ‘people 

power’ the world had ever seen, Berlin was informally 

reunified. 

by Nadia Houston 

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Index of Advertisers 

Bathrooms 

A. Watson Home Improvements..............71 

Aquaspark........................................................85 

Emerys..............................................................77 

Regent House..................................................81 

Telford Maintenance Ltd............................ 69 

Beauty 

Beauty by Jude..............................................33 

Bedrooms 

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

Beds & Mattresses 

Dial-A-Mattress..............................................29 

Pineapple Beds..............................................29 

Blinds 

Love Your Blinds............................................27 

Telford Window Blinds................................29 

Bricks & Building Materials 

Emerys..............................................................77 

Jewsons............................................................55 

Builder 

Louka Fine Finish..........................................85 

C C T V 

Telford CCTV.................................................. 69 

Car Sales (New/Used) 

Mercedes Benz of Shrewsbury................63 

Carpentry 

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

Louka Fine Finish..........................................85 

Select Joinery.................................................87 

Children’s Parties/Family Activities 

Airea51................................................................51 

Ironbridge Museums................................... 48 

Chimneys 

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

Cleaning 

Active Cleaning...............................................71 

Bright & Beautiful..........................................65 

Shaw Clean - Tim Shaw..............................73 

Sutherlands Clean Carpets........................73 

Councillors 

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

Decorating 

Glenn Ward......................................................65 

Neil Rogers..................................................... 69 

Simon’s Décor .............................................. 69 

WE Dunne....................................................... 68 

Dentist 

Station House Dental Practice.................35 

Digger Hire 

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

Doors 

The Door Store...............................................83 

Drum Lessons 

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

Dry Cleaning 

Chelsea's of Shropshire..............................59 

Education/Childcare 

Bears Den Pre-school...................................51 

Birchfield......................................................... 45 

Derwen College............................................ 43 

Royal School.................................................. 44 

Tettenhall College........................................ 43 

Thomas Telford..............................................47 

Wolverhampton Grammar School......... 49 

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Electricians 

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

Del Corley Electrical Services....................71 

Estate Agents & Property 

Barker Healey.................................................23 

Bovis....................................................................21 

Fodens................................................................19 

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

Nock Deighton.......................................... 16-17 

Shropshire Homes..........................................15 

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture 

SB Sports Clinic.............................................36 

Farm Shop/Markets/Food Fayre 

Green Fields Farm Shop..............................13 

Financial Services 

CD Financial....................................................58 

Fireplaces, Fires & Stoves 

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

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

Footcare 

The Foot Doctor............................................39 

Telford Footcare............................................39 

Furniture 

Alan Ward........................................................25 

Garage Doors 

Barrett Garage Doors................................. 80 

Garolla Garage Doors................................. 84 

Garden, Plants & Building Supplies 

Bloomsbury Nursery....................................53 

Emerys..............................................................77 

Jewsons............................................................55 

Gardening/Landscaping 

A J Landscapes..............................................53 

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

Long Fox Landscapes.................................55 

NPB Garden & Ground Maintenance.... 96 

Glass & Glazing 

Darwin Glass & Glazing.............................. 68 

Gutter Cleaning 

Gutter PRO......................................................67 

Health & Fitness 

Alpha Athletics...............................................38 

Body Barn.........................................................41 

Patshull Park Hotel.........................................11 

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort.........................11 

Telford Tri-Club............................................. 96 

Home Care 

Home Instead.................................................37 

Kitchens Replacement Doors 

Dream Doors...................................................79 

Kitchens (Supply & Fit) 

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

R & R Kitchens................................................85 

Regent House..................................................81 

Legal Services / Will Writing 

Clarkes Solicitors...........................................59 

EKM Legal Services......................................57 

Parry Carver Solicitors................................57 

Terry Jones Solicitors...................................61 

Loft Ladders/Boarding 

Access 4 Lofts.................................................81 

Jakes n Ladders............................................ 84 

The Loft Stairs Co.........................................87 

YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO 

EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING 

IN YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE... 

Log Burner Installation 

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

Logs 

Holts...................................................................53 

Optician 

Evenett & Bishop Opticians......................97 

Tim Vanes Opticians.....................................41 

Oven Cleaning 

Active Cleaning...............................................71 

Pet Care (Dog Care, Kennels & Cattery) 

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

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

Physiotherapy & Sports Massage 

SB Sports Injury & Physio. Clinics...........36 

Plumbing & Heating 

A. Watson Home Improvements..............71 

Printing & Design 

I and A Print...................................................... 3 

Property Maintenance 

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

Telford Maintenance Ltd............................ 69 

Removals 

Jays Removals................................................22 

Restaurants/Pubs/Cafes 

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

Masala................................................................97 



The Barley.......................................................... 8 

The Bridge Inn.................................................13 

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

White House Hotel......................................... 8 

Wolverhampton Racecourse...................... 5 

Scarves 

Scarf Shack......................................................33 

Solicitor 

Clarkes Solicitors...........................................59 

Parry Carver Solicitors................................57 

Terry Jones Solicitors...................................61 

Tiles 

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

Tool Hire 

Jewsons............................................................55 

Tree Care 

Holts Tree Care...............................................53 

Upholstery 

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

PJ’s Re-Upholstery Services......................97 

Water Softener 

Aquasoft...........................................................97 

Websites 

Kalidescope......................................................61 

Weddings 

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



Windows/Doors/Conservatories 

APH Windows................................................87 

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

Trotfield Windows.........................................83

One of the finest 

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Full Fitting 

Service 

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• Gas and electric fires 

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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 

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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: 

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