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Penkridge Fun Run 4

The Mottey Meadows Hay Festival 6-7

Pencric Hair & Beauty and Edgar’s Restaurant Open Day 8

New vintage upcycling business comes to Penkridge 9

Wordsearch puzzle 10

Try Owens Carpets for outstanding value and service 13

#Stylehunters comes to The Guildhall Shopping Centre 15

Lapley LiberTeas 16

Golf tips from 3 Hammers Golf Academy 18

Penkridge Rainbows 21

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If you are a regular reader of the‘Advertiser’ you will remember myApril article, drawingattention to our fritillary walkson our National Nature Reserveon the outskirts of WheatonAston.These have successfullytaken place and were very wellsupported by the local and widercommunity. I now want to drawyour attention to our other mainevent, our HAY FESTIVAL onSaturday 20th June, to which youare cordially invited.

The previous article outlined whythe Nature Reserve is so importantnationally and internationally. It isrun by Natural England (and hasbeen since the 60’s) and is not onlyan SSSI (Site of Special ScientificInterest) but is also protected byEuropean law as a SAC(Special Area of Conservation) It hasbeen described by the FloodplainMeadows Partnership (OpenUniversity sponsored) as one ofthe five most important lowlandfloodplain meadows sites in theUK - 95% of these have alreadydisappeared, so what we have here,is a very rare survival from medievaltimes. It is also the most northerlyhabitat for the nationally rare andstunningly beautiful snakesheadfritillary, still growing in the wild.

Although the fritillary walks havenow taken place, you STILLhave the opportunity to view themeadows at their most spectacular.This is because after the fritillariesfade, they are succeeded by thetraditional flowers, that those whoare fortunate to have lived in thecountryside, remember so well -ladysmocks and marsh marigoldswhich dominate for a while, beforedisappearing amongst the taller

growth that will become thesummer haycrop. By mid June themeadows reveal their full glorywith a sea of dark crimson headsof the great burnet, rising aboveragged robin, knapweed, and otherhay meadow specialities such asorchids, pepper saxifrage, meadowrue, meadow thistle and saw wort.This, in turn, will provide the sweet-tasting hay for which the meadowswere and still are famous. Whenhorses were the main method oftransport, their owners were keento feed them the very best WheatonAston hay and this continues tothis day, as it still provides fodderfor horses, including local policehorses.

As I stated at the beginning of thisarticle, you will have the opportunityto participate in guided walks intothe meadows on June 20th, thesebeing led by Natural England’ssenior reserves manager, Mel Brownand an expert botanist.Theseactivities will form a part of ourHay Festival event (to be held onJune 20th, 12pm-5pm) on Weate’sMeadow. Entry is free and you canpark at St Mary’s school, WheatonAston, where you can take the free

tractor ride from the school or walk(follow the arrows!).

We had 600 plus visitors last yearand this years’ event will be evenbigger and better! As well as thewalks into the meadow (£3 perperson, children free and free if youbecome a member of FOMM, seedetails below), we have numerousactivities including wildlife displays(bats, hedgehog rescue, beekeeping) birds of prey, ferret racingand the opportunity to get ’closeand personal’ with the ferrets andlearn more about them, scythingdisplays, plant stall, pony rides,coconut shy and other stalls, cakesand other refreshments, raffle,sensory trails and much more.

Please note, entry onto the reserveis only usually allowed through theguided walks, this is to protectground nesting birds and to protectfarmers’ stock. If a permit isrequired, it can be obtained fromsite manager Mel Brown. There is apermissive path mown that you canfollow between the end of June andthe end of August.Dogs on leads please.

TheMotteyMeadowsNational Nature ReserveHay Festival, Saturday 20th June 2015

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Friends of the Mottey MeadowsWe are here to help raise awarenessof this rare and special place on ourdoorsteps, not only in WheatonAston, but also the widercommunity at large. Weoccasionly undertake practicaltasks to maintain the site. We areabout to engage in a summer longbutterfly monitoring survey as wedid last year, this being part of thenational survey, which will beongoing for a number of years.We raise funds to help Mel andNatural England stage our annualHay Festival in June (see above!).We have bought and installed ourattractive hand carved noticeboardson the village hall and by theShropshire Union canal. We havebought gates and a bridge toprovide better access to the site.We have applied for a variety ofgrants, including one to reinstate anancient hedgerow.

We also run social and fund-raisingevents such as quizzes, ceilidhsand treasure hunts. We have beento the red kite centre in the BreconBeacons and have very recentlyvisited the great North Meadow atCricklade. Here we were greeted bythe town criers and the High Bailiffalong with site manager Anita, andtreated to a special guided tour tosee fields full of fritillaries (they canget half a million!), followed by acream tea. We are putting on a freebarbecue on 15th August at theSports Club in Wheaton Aston forall our members (80+) to meet andsocialise.Membership is £5 per person and£10 for a family annually.Benefitsof joining are free guided walks(instead of the £3), badge or fridgemagnet, newsletters, visits to otherreserves such as Aqualate(Shropshire) and Chartley Moss.Also to attend social events.

If you need any furtherinformation on anything discussedin the article, please contact any ofthe following:-

Mel Brown: 01952 812111,[email protected]

Wes Weate: 01785 840826,[email protected]

Phil Elson: 01785 841657

Ruth Green: 01785 840054

Look forward to seeing you on June20th!

For more information contact Mel Brown, Wes Weate, Phil Elson or Ruth Green via the contact details listed above.

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9June 2015

NewVintage Upcycling Businesscomes to Penkridge!Passé Revival is a newbusiness based in Penkridge,specialising in upcycling andre-using vintage items andturning them into somethingspecial.

In our local workshop situatedin Penkridge, we upcycle chinacups, bon bon dishes, cut glassand coffee cups by using a uniqueblend of quality soya wax and oilsto create delightfully fragrancedcandles.

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15June 2015

FRIDAY 29TH MAY & SATURDAY 30TH MAY ANDSUNDAY 31ST MAY.

Move over Gok Wan, the Guildhall Shopping Centre’sstyle experts will be offering free fashion tips andadvice at the exclusive #Stylehunters “What’s YourStyle?” event.

Meet the style gurus and get inspirational advice oncolour, make-up, hair and style that will betailor-made for each customer. If you feel indecisive,nervous or reluctant to shop and unsure as to whatstyle and colours suit you, then this opportunity tospeak to experts is just what you need.

Why not share your style tips to be in with a chanceof winning great prizes. Simply post your favouritehints and suggestions on the special mannequins andthe best ones will appear on the Guildhall’s website.Or if you’re spotted as somebody with outstandingstyle, you could be chosen as a Guildhall Style-Starand receive a free goody bag.

Enter the MannequinChallenge! Mums, dads andchildren can join in the funto see if they can stylishlydress a mannequin in under 3minutes! The winners will bechosen by a public vote fromall the pictures posted on theGuildhall’s facebook page.

107.3 Stafford FM will be supporting us with live radioroadshows, hosted by Breakfast presenter, StuHaycock. There will be plenty of chances to winspot-prizes in our fun competitions. There will bemusic and giveaways throughout the event includingfree 12 month subscriptions to Staffordshire LivingMagazine.

The #Stylehunters partnership is the brainchild of“Only on the High Street” - style consultants whospecialise in organising events for shopping centresand high street retailers.

Director Laraine Robathan-Field said: “Traditionalretailing continues to face stiff competition from the

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“Lapley Church Restoration Fund”, LCRF, is acharitable organisation set up to raise money for themaintenance and future developments of the 10thCentury Church of All Saints. Our intention is toupdate the church facilities so that it can also beused as a Community Centre. After losing our“Village Pub” we are left with no other place tosocialise and keep our community together.

We hold many events to this end, e.g. Harvest Lunches,Burns’ Nights, quizzes, marquee lunches, scarecrowtrails, flower festivals, the list is endless. We intend tocelebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta inthe grounds of our beautiful ancient church – or inside ifthe weather dictates.

There will be lots of activities for children and adults.The cost of entry will be £5 for adults and £3 for childrenbetween 5 and 14 years. This will include a cream teafor adults and a cake and soft drink for children. Youcan also being a picnic to eat alongside ourrefreshments.

Come and join our Family Fun Day with the opportunityof making a bishop’s mitre, a crown, knight’s helmet,colouring pictures, hobby horse jousting, brass rubbing,designing a shield. There will also be a history trailaround the village as well as side stalls. The bell ringerswill be in the tower giving demonstrations (at set times)for you to watch, and the Rector will be in the stockscheerfully waiting for you to throw, from a distance,“warm wet sponges”!!! Come and join us, folks, pay atthe gate.

Lapley LiberTeasSunday 14th June 2015, 12.15pm – 5.00pm

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21June 2015

Penkridge Rainbows1st and 2nd Penkridge Rainbow guides havebeen having lots of fun this year. They didn’tthink that they would be able to top our visit tosee Santa at Ash End Farm at Christmas butwe did with a Frozen sing along at the HalingDene Centre. The Rainbows got to dress up intheir Princess outfits and met Olaf and Elsa, theadults helping out had just as much fun as theRainbows.

They have also learnt about different countries andeven learnt some French, then there was the annualEaster Egg hunt and now we’re learning all aboutpets. As part of this the Rainbows held their owncuddly toy pet show and have just got back from avisit to Pets at Home in Cannock where they got tosee and hold lots of animals and learnt about how tolook after them - that was great fun.

There are still lots of things to look forward to duringthe Summer term including their trip to TrenthamGardens for the County’s Rainbow World Tour, not

to mention the outdoor games, crafts and a veryspecial teddy bears picnic, let’s keep our fingercrossed for some good weather!

Rainbows Look, Learn, Laugh and Love, but mostof all they have fun! Rainbows are girls aged five toseven who follow a programmes called the RainbowJigsaw, through which they can take part in lots ofdifferent activities.

There are currently places available in the 1stPenkridge Rainbow Guide unit, which meets ona Friday at 5pm at the Haling Dene Centre, if youwould like more information then please contactSara Botham on 07896 713122 or Jackie Davis on01785 714244.

For more information contact Sara on 07896 713122 or Jackie on 01785 714244.

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29June 2015

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Home ServicesProvided By Local People In South Staffordshire

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You Change Lives!Age UKIt’s National Volunteers Week 1-7 June, and it’sa great time to say a Big Thank You to all thevolunteers across South Staffordshire who pitchin, and make a difference to the lives of the localcommunity. We salute you all!

If you do any volunteering or voluntary work at all,formal or informal, you probably already know whatyou do can change lives.

If you are considering doing some voluntary workwithin the community, no matter how small youthink it might be, you will improve the life ofsomeone in your area. How good is that! If youwant some other good ideas to help you (orsomeone you know to get involved, here’s a fewideas.

We have over 300 volunteers and there are lotsof reasons for giving up their time. Here aresome of the reasons why people volunteer:

Top ten of volunteering1. It’s good for you (and it’s not a salad!)

It can reduce stress and can make you healthier!

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Every person counts!

Age UK South Staffordshire has a great range ofvolunteer opportunities, for furtherinformation www.ageuk.org.uk/southstaffs ortelephone 01785 788 496/483 or 472

volunteer?We have lots of opportunities in different areas

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Make a Fresh StartWelcome to Twin Pines Recruitment, a specialistprovider of Temporary and Permanent workers,based in the Borough of Staffordshire.

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Twin Pines Recruitment have first hand knowledgeand experience in its field of services and are fullyaware of the demands and challenges it presents.It is our intention to set our standards high and toprovide permanent and temporary candidates whowill provide the level of service that is required.

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The Haling Dene CentreCannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5DT

Tel: 01785 714157 www.penkridgeparishcouncil.co.uk

The Haling Dene Centre is a Grade II listed building, built in 1841 and set inpicturesque grounds.

Ideal location to hold your ceremony, reception or a birthday celebration,We have a large function room with dance floor and stage, leading to a marquee,which can take the atmosphere of your wedding/party/engagements/anniversaries

out into our wonderful gardens.Private afternoon hire is also available for functions or Evening Private/Executive

Dinner Parties together with Conference and MeetingsThe Haling Dene Centre provides a fully licensed public bar on Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 7.00 pm to 11.00 pmOur Function Room and Lounge/Buffet Rooms are licensed for the

Consumption of alcohol.Enquiries to Reception or email, [email protected]

Future EventsWednesday 10th June - Cheese and Wine Tasting, 7.30 pm – Tickets Only

Saturday 13th June - Church FeteSunday 28th June - Penkridge Fun Run

Wednesday 8th July - Mystic KazSunday 19th July - Rugeley Power Station Brass Band, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Sunday 23rd August - St John Brass Band, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmWednesday 23rd September – Padian Cookery Demonstration – Tickets Only

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Bradley Festival 2015The festival will kick off on Friday 3rd July with a quiz evening and supper in Bradley Village Hall, (ST18 9DY).

From Saturday 4th to Saturday 12th July the Bradley St. Mary and All Saints Church will be open from 11am- 5pm daily and will be full of Arts and Crafts.

Saturday 4th July will see the Village Fete in full swing between the hours of 2- 5pm, located at the Village hall and grounds, with lots of stalls including Splat the Rat!, Tombola, hook-a-duck, sweetie stall, bran tub, ice cream vendor, the fire service stadia, pre-loved stall, plants, books, CD’s, DVD’s, jigsaws, bottle stall and raffle etc. Inside the Village Hall, cream teas will be served whilst

local business will be selling crafts, millinery jewellery, crystal healing and cakes etc. The Red Lion pub will be joining in the fun as well by providing a BBQ, a mobile petting farm and a collection of beautiful owls.

On Sunday 5th July there will be a confirmation service in the church.

On Thursday 9th July, the local children will “Have a go” at doing whatever kind of performance makes them happy!

On Friday 10th July there will be a Kids Disco in the hall.

Finishing on Sunday 12th July, with a BBQ and open air service at Priory Farm.

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A beautiful selection of wall andfloor tiles for your home

Jack Livesey TilesUnit 26, Martindale, Hawksgreen, Cannock, WS11 7XN

Open Monday -Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 11am - 3pm.

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Hospice’s BIG SummerWalkgathers paceWith the early bird discount for bookings at thebrand new Katharine House Hospice BIG SummerWalk just over a week away, the registrations arecoming in fast. Over 100 have already registeredalready for the walk taking place on Sunday 28thJune.

Taking advantage of the great British summertime,there’s something for everyone at this brand newfundraising walk. With no Midnight Walk or Winter Walkthis year, The BIG Summer Walk is hotting up to be thebiggest event of the year.

The event, which is being held at Marquis Drive onCannock Chase has two routes from 5 miles for fun to a10 mile challenge and is anticipated to be the hospicesbiggest fundraising event of the year. The event issponsored by Afsystems carpet and pressure cleaning,Angel Homecaring and Mercedes Benz Drayton Group.

James Lunney hospice Event Fundraiser says; “Over100 supporters have already registered and we expectthere will be hundreds more by the early bird deadline of1st May. With it being our only walk this year we hopehospice supporters will come together to make this thebiggest hospice event of the year to help us to continueto provide free care services at the hospice and in thecommunity. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic social eventand we’ll be hosting a BIG Cuppa at the event as wellas having stalls and entertainment. Supporters canreally make a day of it and go for an optional summerthemed fancy dress and have a picnic at the end!”

The walk costs £12.50 to enter but if you register by 1stMay it’s just £10. Children under 16 years oldaccompanied by an adult are just £2. Registrationsclose on 24th June – on the day registrations will becharged £15 per person.

James says “we encourage walkers to gain as manysponsors a possible – every penny raised really makesa difference to the lives of local people and this year

there will be a prize for top fundraiser as well as a prizedraw for anyone raising over £30. Interested walkerscan book by phone on 01785 270808 or online at theHospice website www.khhospice.org.uk follow the funon Facebook – Katharine House Hospice, Stafford. Ifyou would like to volunteer to help on the day call theFundraising Team on 01785 270808 or [email protected]

Katharine House Hospice has been providing freecare and support for adults and their families acrossMid-Staffordshire coping with a progressive illnesssince 1989. 9000 local patients and their families havebenefited from its care services over the last 25 years.The hospice relies upon the generosity of the localcommunity to help generate 75% of funds needed torun its range of vital services.

For more information, interviewsand/or photographs pleasecontact James Lunney on 01785270808 or alternatively [email protected]

For information contact James Lunney on 01785 270808.

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A bee society in Stafford were among the winners atthe 2015 Pride in Your Patch Awards.

Stafford Borough Council run the initiative whichrecognises community spirited residents who makea difference by cleaning, tidying or carrying out othertasks to make their area look attractive.

The Staffordshire Wild Bee Group won the Action inthe Community group award for their bee conservationefforts across the borough, which include providing wildflower beds to help the species pollinate.

Residents are nominated for the awards by councillorsbefore judges look at the benefit and importance of theirenvironmental projects, the originality and innovation,how sustainable they are and how suitable they wouldbe to run in other areas.

In the other awards Joe Poultney from Barlaston wasthe individual winner for producing colourful displaysof plants in his community throughout the seasons,and the ‘Inspiring Others’ award went to Gerald D’Arcy,

from Penkside, for engaging fellow residents with localnewsletters, planning future improvements andorganising events in the area.

Cabinet Member for Environment and Health, CouncillorFrank Finlay, said: “Congratulations to all those whowere nominated for this year’s awards. It’s great to seethe unsung heroes in our borough recognised after ourcouncillors received nominations from residents,community groups and parish councils.”

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Bespoke SofaManufacturer&Re-Upholstery Specialists

Family run business established since 1946

Tel: 01543 505539Unit 19, Martindale, Hawks Green, Cannock,

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ACE ROOFING LLPSPECIALISTS IN ALL TYPES OF ROOFING• FLAT ROOFS• TILING• SLATING

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BEDROOMScall today:01785 824615 www.indulgeinteriors.co.uk

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Regular Events

PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUBEVERY 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall,Penkridge. Professional NAFASDemonstrators doing 5 floralarrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. LightRefreshments. Entrance £5. NewMembersand Visitors very welcome. Details–Margaret 01785 712113 or Marie 01785715445.

PENKRIDGE PRE SCHOOLEVERY MON, TUES & THURS MORNINGOpen Monday, Tuesday and Thursdaymornings 9.15am - 12.15pm in term timeat the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. Anearly years playgroup for children aged2-5 years. Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year oldsavailable. Find us in Room 13 at the HalingDene Centre. For more info call Kelly on07900 684 277.

PENKRIDGE WOMEN’S WIEVERY 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall,Penkridge. New members and visitorswelcome. For more information contactSandra on 01785 712468.

BOWLS CLUBEVERY MONDAY2pm to 4pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall andTeddesley Hay Community Centre.

AIR CADETS 2415 PENKRIDGESQUADRONEVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ.12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. Formore info contact Flt. Lt. Lee Sharpleson 07932 258629 or email, [email protected]

PINFOLD PINKEVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTHFrom 4.30pm at Penkridge MedicalPractice. Breast Cancer Support. Forfurther details contact Jan at the centre on01785 711124.

WORK CLUB2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH2.15pm - 4.15pm at Penkridge Library.Help & advice to find employment.Suitable for ages 16+. Free.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTHPenkridge & Acton Trussell PhotographicSociety. Evening meetings 8.00pm to10.00pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and

Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785713839. Learn how to master you digitalcameras and take great photos.

GARDENING CLUBEVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTHEvening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm atActon Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley HayCommunity Centre 01785 715640. Learnmore about growing your favourite plants.

WHEATON ASTON FOLKDANCE CLUB4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTHAmerican Contra & traditional squaredancing. From 8pm - 10pm at WheatonAston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For furtherinformation contact Mike Whiting on01952 812601.

STAY AND PLAYEVERY TUESDAY9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-SchoolPlaygroup, Dunston. £2.00 per week.Including a drink and snack for bothparent and child. Plenty of toys forchildren. Everyone welcome, mums, dads,grand parents or childminders. For moreinfo call 07870 467360.

STAFFORDSHIRE SHAKESPEAREEVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH5:30pm - 6:30pm at Penkridge LibraryAre you interested in Shakespeare’s writingand life? Why not drop-in to this newmonthly group. Suitable for ages 16+. Freeadmission. New members welcome – noneed to book

CANNOCK TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILDEVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH7:30pm-9:30pm at St. Luke’s School, NewPenkridge Road, Cannock. Be part of anationwide organisation, share fun andfriendship with like minded women.Contact Gill on 01543 506347.

PENKRIDGE RAINBOW CLUBEVERY WEDNESDAYCarer, Baby & Toddler Group. 10am-11:30am at Penkridge Scout Hut. A varietyof activities, occasionally joining withdifferent toddler groups. £2 per family.Find us on facebook, Penkridge RainbowGroup.

PENKRIDGE PARKINSONSUK SUPPORT GROUP4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH10:30am-12:30pm. at The Haling DeneCentre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th

wednesday of the month with theexception of August and December.Refreshments provided. Come alongand meet us.

NEW COMPANIONS CLUBEVERY WEDNESDAY1:30pm-3:30pm. at Church Hall,Penkridge. Run by volunteers from localchurches. Open to any age group. Weoffer tea/coffee/cakes (no charge), cards,dominoes, jigsaws, rummikub and theoccasional musical or bingo afternoon.All are welcome. For more details, phoneLiz on 07779 405321.

ACTON ART SOCIETYEVERY WEDNESDAY1:30pm to 3:30pm at Acton Trussell,Bednall and Teddesley Hay CommunityCentre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289.Learn how to draw and paint – just comealong. Some materials can be supplied.

CRAFT GROUPALTERNATE WEDNESDAYS10am-12 noon at Penkridge Library.Bring your own craft items that you areworking on at home and finish them offwhile having a natter and a coffee. FreeNo need to book. Please contact thelibrary on 01785 712916 for furtherinformation.

BREWOOD SINGERSEVERY THURSDAY8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.Popular, forward looking, mixed choralgroup. For details on joining or bookingscall Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTEEVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH7:45pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednalland Teddesley Hay Community Centre01785 712676. Come along and join in.

YOUTH CLUBEVERY THURSDAY6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.9-13 year olds welcome. Activities includecomputer nights, quizzes, film evenings,arts and crafts.

DAYTIME BINGOEVERY THURSDAY1pm - 3pm at the Brewood British Legion.7 games for less than £5. Tea and coffeeavailable. All are welcome.

What’s On...

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YOGACLASSES

EVERY THURSDAY7:30pm-9pm at St Paul’s School, Coven.Learn postures and sequences basedon age old principles of Yoga. £23 for 4weeks. For more info call 01785 275607or 01785 275439.

CHAIR BASEDKEEP FIT

EVERY THURSDAYFor over 50’s. 10am - 11am at theMethodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 persession. Help loosen your joints, to keepyou active, healthy and feeling good. Firstlesson FREE. For more information contactSusan on 01785 788472.

PENKRIDGECIVIC SOCIETY

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTHThe Society meets on the third Thursday ofeach month except August and Decemberat the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge(Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always aninteresting mix of speakers and events.Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee forvisitors is £2.

CHESS CLUB

EVERY THURSDAY12pm-1pm at Penkridge Library. NEW!Chess Group – all ages and abilities arewelcome. Free, no need to book.

BABYBOUNCE&RHYME

EVERY FRIDAY10am-10:30am at Penkridge Library.Songs and nursery rhymes suitable forbabies and parents. Free admission. TermTime Only.

BRADFORDARMS FOLKCLUB

EVERY FRIDAY

8.30pm in the upstairs room at The Brad-ford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near WheatonAston. A mix of Performer’s Nights andGuest Nights. See the website:www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk formore details or contact Linda Del-Manso07870281533. All welcome.

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SOUTH STAFFS BRANCH

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge MethodistChurch Hall. New members and visitorswelcome. For information contact AlysonLewin on 01785 716957 [email protected]

MIDLANDSCHORALE

DESIGNATED SATURDAYS10am - 1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood.is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a

scheme to PAY 15-18 year old singers tocome and sing with us. New memberswelcome - for details seewww.midlandschorale.co.uk or ringGren on 01902 850175.

WHISTDRIVE

EVERY SATURDAY EVENING7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, TildesleyClose, Penkridge. New members welcome.Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500or Doreen on 01543 505043.

LOLLIPOP THEATREARTS

EVERY SUNDAY10am-1pm at St Dominc’s School,Brewood. Action packed youth theatregroup for children & young people aged6-18. £10 per week. Sibling discount available.

MOTOWNANDSOULNIGHT

FRIDAY 5TH JUNE7.30PM till late at the Royal British Legionclub in Stafford, 76 Eastgate Street,Stafford ST16 0NG. £4. For more info call01785 276048.

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SATURDAY 13TH JUNEDrag artist, male stripper ‘Extreme’, specialoffers on cocktails, resident DJ. Adults only£9.95 per person. For tickets call 01785712459.

ST.MICHAEL’S CHURCH FETE

SATURDAY 13TH JUNE1pm-4pm at the Haling Dene Centre.Entertainment from local groups, coconutshy, bric-a-brac, homemade cakes, bouncycastle, football penalty shot outs and muchmore. Tickets will be on sale for the granddraw at the fete, in the village prior to thefete opening.

LAPLEYCHURCHRESTORATION FUND

FAMILY FUNDAY

SUNDAY 14TH JUNE12:15pm-5:00pm at Lapley Church. Comeand join our Family Fun Day with theopportunity of making a bishop’s mitre, acrown, knight’s helmet, colouring pictures,hobby horse jousting, brass rubbing,designing a shield. There will also be ahistory trail around the village as well asside stalls. The bell ringers will be in thetower giving demonstrations (at set times)and much more. £5 entry for adults on thegate, £3 for children (aged 5-14), cream andcake or soft drink included.

BOWMANANTIQUES FAIR

19TH/20/21ST JUNE10am-5pm open each day. Wide selectionof antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintageand retro finds. £5 adults, £3 concessions.www.antiquesfairs.com

SUMMER FAIRANDARMEDFORCES DAY

SATURDAY 27TH JUNEFree admission. At the Royal British Legionclub in Stafford, 76 Eastgate Street,Stafford ST16 0NG. For more info call01785 276048.

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SATURDAY 27TH JUNEInteractive murder mystery evening.3 course dinner with entertainment.Adults only, £24.95 per person. To booktickets contact 01785 712459.

PENKRIDGE FUNRUN

SUNDAY 28TH JUNERegister now online atwww.penkridge.roundtable.co.uk.Race starts at 11am, fun day until 3pm withBBQ and over 30 stalls run by localcommunity groups and schools,entertainment and bar.

BISHOPSWOODBEER FESTIVAL

THURSDAY 2ND JULY - SUNDAY 5TH JULYOver 30 beers / ciders, BBQ - Hot Food- on the Friday & Saturday. Live musicthroughout the weekend. For info see,www.bishopswoodbeerfestival.co.uk

BRADLEY FESTIVAL 2015

FRIDAY 3RD - SUNDAY 12TH JULYFri 3rd July - Quiz evening and supper inBradley village hall.Sat 4th July - Sat 12th July- Bradley Churchwill be open from 11am- 5pm daily and willbe full of Arts and Crafts.Sat 4th July - Village Fete, 2pm-5pm atBradley Village hall and grounds.Sun 5th July - There will be a confirmationservice in the Church.Thurs 9th July - Performances from localchildren.Fri 10th July - “Kids “ disco in village hall.Sun 12th July - BBQ and open air serviceat Priory Farm.

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SATURDAY 4TH JULY7:30pm at Penn United Reformed Church(WV4 5QF) with Paul Roberts. Tickets£7.50. For information and tickets contact01902 652992. www.pennsingers.org.uk.

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Your Voice Your ChoiceWolgarston High SchoolOn Thursday 7th May, OurLibrary held its own MockGeneral Election. It wastransformed into our very ownpolling station for the day.Students and staff wereencouraged to come downand vote before school, duringbreak time and lunch time.

Throughout the day we helddiscussions and activitiesengaging students to talk aboutwith each other about what theythink of UK politics and how itaffects them. “Politics is howwe run our country which is ademocracy and the parties areLabour, Green Party, UKIP,Conservatives and LiberalDemocrats,” said Katie Higham(Year 9 Student).

At tutor time some of our Year10 and Year 9 students took partin a debate of whom they wouldvote for and why other peopleshould vote for them. “It wasbrilliant to see all of the studentsdiscussing what they thoughtabout politics. They had reallyinteresting and varied ideasabout politics and the differentvoting options,” said MissBallance (Second in English).

“Our current Prime minister isDavid Cameron, I can relate tothe conservatives, if you electsomeone else it means the lastfive years would be wasted,” saidJake Parker (Year 10). “It wasbrilliant to engage the studentsin politics as they will be votersin up and coming years and with

voters 18 to 25 turnout beinglow it is important for them tounderstand and experience theprocess,” said Miss Edwards(Inclusion Manager, Teacher ofPE and English).

At precisely 2pm the pollingstation closed in our Library andthe votes were counted by MissRoberts (Learning ResourcesCentre Administrator).

“It was so much fun transformingOur Library into a polling stationand being part of the GeneralElection in our own way, I wouldlike to thank all students andmembers of staff who have takenpart, together we will able to seethe similarities and differences weshare as individuals and as wellas a country,” said Miss Roberts.

Wolgarston High School, Cannock Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5RX Tel: 01785 788400

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2015 will be the 9th year of The Bishops Wood BeerFestival. The 2014 festival was a huge success, themost popular so far.

Every last drop of cider was drunk, all the bitter wasnecked. That’s not bad when you consider there wasover 30 different beers and ciders! There was just a fewdrops left of the darker ales when the door closed, lateon the Sunday afternoon.

The festival is run by enthusiastic volunteers who tryto make improvements year on year. All the beers andciders are tasted before being selected,absolutely nothing is left to chance. Nobody likes adodgy drink, the staff included - so they don't just orderin any old stuff.

This years festival will have over 30 beers and cidersand will see lots of live bands over the weekend, one onthe Friday night, “Bishops Woodstock” featuring PlanetRock. Three acoustic shows on the Saturday afternoon,“All Acoustic Sixties”, “Beatles Tribute” and “Old RedEyes” (Old Red Eyes is a Housemartins/Beautiful South/Paul Heaton tribute). There will also be another full liveband on the Saturday night, “FATMAN ALLEY” playinglocal favourites and well known party and rock anthems.

The will also be extra choices of cider this year, well,at least a couple extra...maybe more! One cider thatwill be available is called “Happy Hour” and Mr PaulHeaton himself (the one and only ex-lead vocals ofHousemartins & Beautiful South) has sent a message tosay he is only too pleased to give Bishops Wood BeerFestival and “HAPPY HOUR CIDER” his blessing.

There will also be plenty of bottles available - with manyoptions to choose from.

The price will be four beer tokens for £6. You can useyour tokens on any day over the weekend, so if youhave a couple left in your pocket... Just pop back anduse them the next day!

Don't forget to check the website for regular updates.For the latest news and updates on this years beerfestival visit, www.bishopswoodbeerfestival.co.uk

Or for more information contact Chris via email at:[email protected]

If you have any ideas, wish to suggest a good Aleor if you want to get involved, feel free to email Chris.Volunteers get some free beer!

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TheSwanAt WhistonCountry Pub & Restaurant

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A traditional farm shop & butchersselling quality home reared meats

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StMichael’s Church FeteThe venue for this year’s church fete is again thebeautiful lawned gardens of The Haling DeneCentre, Cannock Road, one of the village’shistoric Grade II listed buildings.

In keeping with the village tradition the fete queenwill officially open the event and will then visit all thestalls accompanied by her attendants.

The fete will start at 1pm to allow patrons to takeadvantage of the barbecue which again will bemanned by members from Penkridge Round Table.This year entertainment will be provided by themusicians from Staffordshire Performing Arts,St. Michael’s school choir, Penkridge Tae Kwon DoTigers, Dene Dance School and The Morris Men.

Other planned stalls for the afternoon includecoconut shy, bric-a-brac, face painting, homemadecakes, plants, tombola, books, darts, bouncy castle,

hook-a-duck and the ever popular football penaltyshot outs.

Tickets will be on sale for the grand draw at the feteand in the village prior to the fete opening.

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Emergency ServicesPolice station (Non-emergency calls) 101National Gas Emergency 0800 111999National Grid Electrical Emergency 0800 404090Severn Trent Water Emergency 0800 7834444

Health/Medical CarePenkridge Medical Practice 01785 712300Brewood Medical Practice 08444 770924Stafford General Hospital 01785 257731North Staffordshire Hospital 01782 715444Cannock Hospital 01543 572757New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton 01902 307999NHS Direct 0845 4647

CouncilsSouth Staffordshire Council 01902 696000Staffordshire County Council 0300 1118000Wolverhampton City Council 01902 551155

Village Halls/LibrariesPenkridge Library 01785 712916Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge 01785 714157Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge 07412 089546Brewood Library 01902 850087Brewood Jubilee Hall 01902 851303Bishop’s Wood Village Hall 07544 924546Dunston Village Hall 01785 715833

TravelTravel Line 087120022 33National Rail Enquiries 08457484950

SchoolsWolgarston High School, Penkridge 01785 78840Penkridge Middle School 01785 355545

Brewood Middle School 01902850266Marshbrook First School, Penkridge 01785 712780St Michaels First School, Penkridge 01785 712344St Leonards School, Dunston 01785 711341Princefield First School, Penkridge 01785 714050St Dominic’s High School 01902 850248St Marys Primary School, Brewood 01902 850261St Marys & St Chad’s First School 01902 850373St Marys School, Wheaton Aston 01785 840314Castle House School, Newport 01952 811035Chase Grammar School 01543 501800Vernon Lodge Preparatory School 01902 850568

Help LinesSamaritans 08457909090Child Line 0800 1111RSPCA 0300 1234555Citizen’s Advice Bureau 01785 258673Jobseeker Direct 0800 100 900Crimestoppers Charity (Non-Emergency Calls) 0800 555 111

Places of WorshipSt Marys R C Church, Brewood 01902 850394St Michaels Church, Penkridge 01785 714344St Johns Church, Bishops Wood 01902 850368St Mary’s & St Chad’s Church of England 01902 850368

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