The Stafford Directory - December 2014

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January’s issue of The Stafford Directorywill be distributed during the first weekof January to 10,000 homes andbusinesses in selected areas of Stafford.If you wish to place an advert or editorialfeature, please ensure copy is submittedto us no later than 15/12/2014.

CONTENTSStep into Christmas at the Winter Walk 4

The Rectory Hair Studio welcomes Natalie Healy 7

Christmas Wordsearch Puzzle 8

Winter Warmth celebrates their 30th Anniversary 9

Solid Oak Furniture Wholesalers 11

Garden Feature: I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas 12

Christmas Postal Dates 14

Tasty Christmas Treat for Guildhall Shoppers This Year 15

Brewery Tour Success for Slater’s Ales Brewery 17

Mere Park Garden Centre Opens Christmas Barn 18

Recipe of the month 22

Annual Santa Run and Haughton’s Own Ice Rink 24

Revive Hair Salon Relocates to Beautiful Countryside Setting 25

What’s On 26

Number One Events Christmas Fair 29

M.A.G Group Home Services 30

Business Insights Help with University & Career Choices 33

Santa’s Grotto makeover at the Guildhall Shopping Centre 34

Useful numbers 36

Index of Advertisers 38

Hello Readers,

Welcome to the December edition ofThe Stafford Directory.

This edition is packed full of festiveoffers. Why not take advantage of thefantastic offers available to you in thelocal area this Christmas.

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We would like to wish all of our readers

a Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year and we thank you for the support

throughout 2014!

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STEP INTO CHRISTMAS AT THEWINTER WALK

Katharine House Hospice’s Winter Walk startsand finishes on the Shugborough Estate onSunday 7th December at 10am and will feature afestive warm up and a visit from Santa.Members of the Fundraising Team at thehospice have already been thrilled with theresponse the event has received.

So far over 250 people have signed up to join thewalk which promises to be a fun day for all thefamily. Registration for the 4.5 mile sponsoredwalk, which is once again being generouslysupported by AF Systems Carpet and PressureCleaning, costs just £10 and includes a freeChristmas dinner in a bap and commemorativebadge at the finish line. Kids go free!

James Lunney, Fundraiser at the hospice says:‘We have been really pleased by the responseand so far we have over 250 supporters signedup but still have room for plenty more! Betterstill, every penny raised from this sponsoredby the walkers event will go towards supportingour patients and their families.’

James says “we have kept the registration fee atthe same price as previous years, but we reallywant to encourage people to gain sponsorshipfrom family, friends and colleagues to raiseadditional funds for the Hospice. Every yearit costs £2.7m to provide our free care servicesand events like the Winter Walk really helptowards this huge figure”

Over the last three years Lacey has taken partin the ‘Winter Walk’ and has raised an incredible£1,854.50, all in her own time. This year Lacey iswalker number 1 and her father who walks withLacey every year is number 2. It’s remarkablewhat Lacey has done for the hospice since shestarted the event at just 12 years old and weare truly grateful for all Lacey’s efforts.

Katharine House Hospice relies heavily onthe generosity of the community it serves tocontinue to provide its range of care services.Only 25% of the hospices running costs comefrom statutory sources, the rest it must raise itself.

There are still plentyof spaces availableon the walk, so roundup the family, wrapup warm and supportyour local hospice.For more information

about the Winter Walk please contact theFundraising Team on 01785 270808, [email protected] or sign uponline at www.khhospice.org.uk

Picture are Lacey (15 yrs old) and Dean Stevensat the 2013 Winter Walk

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7December 2014

Stafford based stylist, NatalieHealy has over 10 years

experience within in the industry. She hasworked alongside the GHD Art Team and alsoshowcased her skills at London Fashion Week.

Natalie loves all aspects of her job and is excitedfor her new move to The Rectory Hair Studio inStafford. Situated in one of Stafford’s best keptsecrets, St. Mary’s Mews, The Rectory Hair Studiooffers the very best in hairdressing services inand around Stafford. Whether you are lookingfor a classic chic look or the latest fashion trend,the team at The Rectory promise to create theperfect style for you. As an introductory offer,Natalie is offering 10% OFF for new customersthroughout January 2015!

Natalie is also available for freelance weddingpackages, all enquires are welcome. To bookan appointment call 01785 227939 or visit3 St Mary’s Mews, Stafford.

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A group of Blessed William Howard CatholicHigh School pupils recently returnedfrom a school trip to the WW1 battlefields

in France and Belgium were so moved by theexperience that they asked to take part in theirschool’s Remembrance Day Service.

Almost forty students contributed to the serviceat Blessed William Howard Catholic High School,many sharing personal experiences from the trip.With fifty staff and nearly 900 students, the servicewas held in the school playground where five wreathswere presented on behalf of whole school community.

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Thursday December 11 2014

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St Mary’s Church, Stafford

Wine/beer/soft drinks available

Tickets £5 from Mews music

Fish from Oblivion

A Cocktail of CarolsAnother miscellany of less familiar carols from around the

world and across the centuries……..

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PENKRIDGEFENCING& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Specialists in erecting all typesof domestic fencing and gates.

CALL RICK FOR A QUOTATION

T: 01785 712364M: 07717 501 772

All Natural Gas, Oil & LPG work undertakenUpgrades to Existing Systems

Servicing/Breakdowns and PowerflushingLandlord Safety Certificates

Renewable Energy InstallationsDry and Wet Solid Fuel Systems

20+ years Experience

Office: 01785 716874Mobile: 07968 922482

Web: www.kcortinheating.comEmail: [email protected], Wolverhampton Road, Penkridge

Christmas

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9December 2014

Specialist Installers of Windows, Doors and Conservatories

Composite doors • Windows • Patio Doors • Conservatories • Bi-Folding Doors • Fascias Sofits

Tel: 01785 256085Unit 8, Astonfields Road Business Park, Stafford, ST16 3UF

www.winterwarmth.co.uk

WINTER WARMTH CELEBRATESTHEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Here at Winterwarmth we are celebrating a 30th yearanniversary! This makes us the longest establishedwindow company in Stafford.

We are so grateful to many customers that we havesupplied to over the last 30 years, and here’s toanother 30! Winterwarmth was established on the19th September 1984 as a sealed unit manufacturerand glazier; we quickly progressed into a leadingsupplier and installer. We owe much of our 30 yearsof success to the quality of the products we use,and the personal service and aftercare we offer.

We sell a large range of products including Windows,Conservatories, Patio Doors, Bi-folding doors,Composite Doors and Fascia’s/Sofits. All of ourproducts are A rated and energy efficient. We alsooffer a glazing service, including mirrors, glassshelves, processed work, any size and styleand replacement sealed units.

Our customer portfolio includes local councils,hospitals, schools and letting agents. All work iscarried out by our own team of professional fitters.

With our wealth of experience you can be assuredthat our aim is to deliver a first class product, at acompetitive price. Improve your home today withhigh quality windows, doors and conservatoriesfrom Winterwarmth.

Winterwarmth is basedon the Astonfields RoadBusiness Park in Stafford.Visit our showroom or callfor a free no obligationquotation on 01785

256085, alternatively you can visit our website:www.winterwarmth.co.uk

Whatever your requirements our friendly staff areavailable to offer help and advice.

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Here at Solid Oak Wholesalers we buy overstocks, cancelled orders, production samples andshowroom displays which is why we are able tooffer such high quality products at affordableprices! We buy our products from a well establishedquality oak importer, enabling us to guarantee thequality of the wood and selling at a price which isoften below half the recommended retail price!

We have recently relocated and are now situatedat Units 15 and 16 on Stone Enterprise Centre (OffBrooms Road in Stone). All furniture displayed in ourshowroom is available for immediate collection ordelivery. If you see something you like, you canpurchase and take it home with you that day or wedeliver!

Our team at Solid Oak Furniture Wholesalersconsists of Ray, Georgia and Steve. Ray is our highlyexperienced craftsman carpenter, bespoke colourfinisher and furniture painter. Georgia is ourmulti-talented team member, with her great eyefor fashion and trends in today’s market, andthe ability to manage the ‘online’ element to our

business. Georgia is in the process of setting up ourbrand new website and opening our online shop.Steve takes care of sales, buying the furniture and

general factotum within the business! We carry alarge selection of oak and painted oak furniture,including dining tables, chairs, desks, drawersand much more! Our dining tables range from4-6 seater to up to 12, 14 and 16 seaters.Perfect for the party season!

We also have an off-site fully equipped woodworkshop, where we base our bespoke furniture paintingand colour matching service.

We are open between 10am and 4:30pmWednesday-Sunday. Why not visit us, we aresituated at Units 15 & 16, Stone Enterprise Centre,Emerald Way (Off Brooms Road), Stone, ST150SR. Our friendly team will be happy to assist youin finding the perfect furniture for your home orbusiness. Our new website is coming soon and canbe found at www.solidoakfurniturewarehouse.co.uk

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11December 2014

SEE IT - LIKE IT - BUY IT - HAVE IT - WHY WAIT?

Tall Bookcasewith Cupboard

Available in woodor painted finish

1850 (H) 350(D) 900(W)RRP £729

My price £395

Illuminated Display Cabinet1800 (H) 365(D) 840(W)

RRP £943My price £495

Oak SideboardAvailable in wood or painted finish

885 (H) 500 (D) 1200(W)RRP £924RRP £924 My price £439

Wine RackWine Rack1200 (H) 375(D)

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Extending Table - 6 Seater 770 (H) 1000 (D) 1500 (W closed) 2100 (W fully extended)

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15December 2014

TASTY CHRISTMAS TREAT FORGUILDHALL SHOPPERS THIS YEAR

Visitors to Stafford’s biggestshopping attraction will betreated to a free cupcakeas they attend to theirlast-minute Christmas shoppingthis year!

Thanks to a partnership between the GuildhallShopping Centre and Stafford-based The OriginalCupcake Shop, 1200 cupcakes will be handed outover three consecutive weekends in December.

Alongside the tasty treat, there will also be a hostof performers on the malls of the shopping centreto keep shoppers entertained.

Feel good dance routines led by the Marilyn JonesDance Centre have been lined up for the 6thDecember, while professional singer, SammyHayes, will be singing Christmas favourites to geteveryone in the festive mood on the 13th.

On December 20th, gift advisors will be on handto help with last-minute gift ideas to suit yourbudget – and will wrap it free of charge – whileelsewhere in the centre, Victorian singers willbe leading a sing-a-long of Christmas carols.

And overseeing it all, Santa will be in his freegrotto – the only free-to-enter grotto in Stafford– every weekend from November 22nd until thebig day (including December 22nd and 23rd).

Guildhall Shopping Centre Marketing ManagerAnne Graham said: “We are keen to create a specialfestive atmosphere in the Guildhall this year and weare doing that with an extravaganza of musicand dance.

“Our dance routines will be very lively and willbring some sparkle and drama to the malls.”

Richard Ralph is Associate Director for DTZ,which manages the Guildhall Shopping Centre.

He said: “We want to thank our loyal customersfor shopping at the Guildhall through thechallenging days of 2013 and 2014.

“Our Festive Cupcake Giveaways on the threeSaturdays before Christmas is a small tokenof our appreciation.”

JOIN THE CUPCAKE COUNTDOWNat the Guildhall Shopping Centre

Sat 6 DecemberStreet dance experience

with Marilyn Jones Dance CentrePop-up dance acts at 11am,12.30pm, 2pm &3.30pm. Lip smacking cupcake giveaways.

Sat 13 DecemberFestive sing-along with Sammy Hayes

Christmas classics at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm &3.30pm. More delicious cupcake giveaways.

Sat 20 DecemberLast minute gift bureau and FREE gift wrappingSolve last minute present dilemmas and enjoy

our Victorian carol singers. Yummy cupcakegiveaways with prizes to be won.

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All stainless steel flexible liners and twin wall systems fitted. Bespoke installation service.FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS • HETAS REGISTERED

A friendly, family run business you can rely on.

Keep Warm This Winter

www.yarletstoves.comYarlet Bank, Stafford, ST18 9SD Tel: 01889 508790 Mob: 07870 131401

Situated on the A34 between Stone and Stafford. Find us on Facebook: Yarlet StovesOpen Wednesday & Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm. Out of hours appointments on request.

MAJOR BRANDS OF WOOD BURNING AND MULTIFUEL STOVESSUPPLIED & FITTED

A local, family run business.

We undertake all types of property developmentand ground works, specialising in:

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooringand all aspects of interior improvements.

We offer a design, supply and fit servicebut also offer a fit only option at a price

guaranteed to be less than any DIY superstore!

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Stafford Office: 01785 319012

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17December 2014

BREWERY TOUR SUCCESS FOR SLATER’S ALES BREWERY

Thank you to all who have visited us for our Monthly Brewery tour....they have been a real success and something which we intendto carry on with in the new year.

We won’t be having a brewery tour in December as it is the day before our Mini Beer Festival – the 6th December. So if your available, why not pop down to the Slaters Brewery to try some of our beers! If you haven’tbeen round the Brewery before you couldattend one of the free tours.

We will be launching Emperor a 7% English IPA....and have many Christmas gifts includingour festive ale ‘Blitzen’.

Our 2015 tours will start again in January, but only in January will it be on the 2nd Friday of the month.... So come along on the 9th of

January for a relaxed, informative evening.

The Brewery Tours in 2015 will be £15 and include samples of our great beers and foodat the end of the tour.

So a fi nal thank you to our 60 strong crowdwho came to our Brewery Tour in November...We had a great night!!

Hopefully see you on the 6th of Decemeberat the Mini Beer festival.

For information or to book onto a tour call 01785 257976Slater’s Ales, St Alban’s Road, Common Road Industrial Estate, Staff ord, ST16 3DR

We are open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm.

Join us for our...

CHRISTMAS BEER FESTIVALSaturday 6th December 12pm - 6pmJoin us for Beers, Music, Food & Brewery tour

Don’t forget we also offer gift packs!Perfect for the festive period

FAMILY OWNED AWARD WINNING BREWERY

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A WALK IN THE PARK FOR YOUR FESTIVEWANTS & NEEDS...

Christmas has come early for Mere Park Garden

Centre in Newport! With not long now until the

big day, Mere Park Garden Centre (just off the A41)

has recently opened their new Christmas Barn!

A winter wonderland offering everything you could

possibly want and more for the festive period.

The centres festive sales area is now open! The

Christmas Barn showcases a number of enchanting

displays, giving you the perfect idea of how to

decorate your home this Christmas.

Manager Pam Shaw said “We want to give

people ideas and inspiration about how their

own homes could look.”

For Mrs Shaw and her team at Mere Park,

Christmas started months ago. She explained,

“We go over to Holland in January each year to buy

for the following Christmas.”

“All of the plans for this year have been drawn

up since about February. All of the areas and

displays are designed by the staff.”

Father Christmas’ Grotto is now open every

weekend leading up to Christmas from

11:15am-5pm on Saturdays and 10:30am-4:15pm

on Sundays.

For a full itinerary of festive events throughout

November and December see the programme of

events listed below.

There are a large selection of Christmas trees

available as well as Christmas lunch to get you

in the festive spirit. Christmas lunch will be

available fromMonday 1st December.

A FREE local bus service available Monday to

Saturday, 9:30am-3:30pm and all day Sunday

during Mere Park Garden Centre’s opening

hours.

Programme of EventsSaturday 6th December

Julie’s Magic and Balloon Show 1-4pm

Sunday 7th DecemberPeter Bishop - Organist 1pm-4pm

Saturday 13th DecemberTelfordaires 2pm-4pm

Sunday 14th DecemberCadenza Brass Band 2pm-4pm

Saturday 20th DecemberFace Painting 1pm-4pm

Sunday 21st DecemberJamboree Jazz Band 1pm-4pm

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Childrens Craft Cabin (Things to play, make and do)Hot Drinks, Mulled Wine and Minced PiesHot Food (Provided by The Bell)Visit Santa in his Grotto (3pm – 5pm)Bouncy CastlesFace paintingStalls RaffleLantern competition(Raffle Drawn and Lantern judging at 6.30pm)Please Note: Charges apply for some activities

Ice Rink cost £5 per personfor 30 minutes on the ice.

Everyone Welcome. Come and join us, have some fun then at 5.30pm as we follow Santa and his ‘Frozen’friend leaving School on his sleigh around the village admiring the wonderful light displays.

At Haughton St Giles Primary SchoolSat 20th Dec 12—7pm

Haughton’s very own Ice Rink!

Annual Santa Run

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25December 2014

Revive Hair Salon is a familyrun, unisex hair salon. Reviveis situated in the picturesquesetting of Oak Edge Park nearWolseley Bridge in Stafford,surrounded by beautifulcountryside and naturalsettings.

With over 20 years experience, the staff at Reviveare proud to offer the latest services and treatmentsusing Infiniti, Fudge, Joico and Angel hair products.

The team at Revive are devoted to providing a highlevel of customer care, with a friendly atmosphere andcomfortable environment, making your experiencethe best it possibly can be.

Revive Hair Salon also specialise in two types ofin salon conditioning treatments including JoicoRejuventaing System and BTX Hair. Joico is idealfor hair that is lacking life, lustre and shine. Thistreatment is guaranteed to leave your hair feeling

shinier, healthier and nourished. At just £10 andwith a treatment time of 20 minutes, this quick andeffective treatment is ideal to maintain healthylooking hair all year round.BTX Hair is an anti-ageing hair treatment using heatinfusion to nourish the hair cuticle, repair allsplit ends and damaged, over professed hair. Thetreatment time is just 45 minutes and will leave youwith a luminous shine lasting up to 6 weeks. Knownas the new ‘Botox effect for hair’ treatment and atrue celebrity secret, for just £20 this is not to bemissed! Why not take advantage of our latest offer,‘BUY 3 & GET ONE FREE!’ on BTX Hair treatments.Call us for more details.

With Christmas just around the corner, why notvisit the team at Revive and view the large selectionof gift sets available perfect for Christmas! The salonis open Tuesdays 9am-5pm, Wednesdays, 9am-8pm,Thursdays and Fridays, 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. Merry Christmas fromthe team at Revive and we hope to see you soon!

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WHAT’S ON...Regular Events

RISING BROOK WRITERSEVERY MONDAY(Except bank holidays). 1:30pm-3:30pm atRising Brook Library, Stafford. Free. For thosewho love to write and inspire others to do so.A weekly, online bulletin and otherpublications are produced. For more detailssee www.risingbrookwriters.org.uk

HAUGHTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTEFIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH7:30pm at Haughton Village Hall. We havespeakers on a variety of topics, followed by tea/coffees and cakes. Visitors are very welcome.For more information call 07850 254855.

LITTLE STARS STAY & PLAYEVERY TUESDAY2pm-3pm at Holmcroft North End CommunityCentre. Lots of stories, ryhmes & singingactivites. After seeing your health visitor whynot stay and join in the fun. Clinic starts at1.30pm.

STAFFORD TOWN WI1st TUESDAY OF THE MONTH1:45pm at Evangelical Church, Church Lane,Stafford. We are a very friendly group, withinteresting speakers and share enjoyable andsociable afternoons, so come and join us. Formore information please phone BarbaraWilliams 01785 749745.

YOGA CLASSESEVERY TUESDAY6:30pm-8pm at Arthur Findley Centre (96aStone Rad, Stafford). For more informationcontact Brian Horne on 07891191481 or onfacebook, www.facebook.com/tantraflowyoga

PETER PAL’S TODDLER GROUPEVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAYTuesdays and Thursdays 10am-12pm atStafford Sports College, Rising Brook. Formore info call 01785 240641.

BOWLS CLUBEVERY WEDNESDAY7:30pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednalland Teddesley Hay Community Centre.

ACTON ART SOCIETYEVERY WEDNESDAY1:30pm to 3:30pm at Acton Trussell, Bednalland Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785714469 or 01889 586289. Learn how to draw and paint – just come along. Some materials can be supplied.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTEEVERY 3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH7:45pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednalland Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785712676. Come along and join in.

BROCTON TODDLERSEVERY WEDNESDAY10am-11.30am at Brocton Village Hall.A chance for the ‘under fives’ and their carersto meet for friendship, toys, snacks and songs.No need to book, just turn up. £2.50pp - extrachildren 50p each. For more info email:[email protected]

BERKSWICH WI1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH7.15.p.m at The Village Hall, Walton on theHill. Interesting speakers & activities.A thriving craft group who meet fortnightly.Why not come along to one of our meetingsand see if it is for you. Visitors will be madevery welcome. Please ring Secretary ShirleyBenn on 01785 603646 for more details or trythe website www.berkswichwi.btck.co.uk.

STAFFORD FOLK DANCE CLUBEVERY THURSDAY8pm-10.15pm at Walton Village Hall, Stafford.We are a friendly club & always welcome newpeople. Classes are run throughout Julyhowever are not on during August. Comealong! For further information call 01785661076.

SNACK & CHATEVERY FRIDAY10am-11.30am at Holmcroft North EndCommunity Centre, Stafford. Mums, Dads,Nans, Grandads and carers welcome! Comealong & play, there is always an exciting rangeof activities for children 0-7 years. Freerefreshments.

PILATES & YOGA CLASSES WITH MELEVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAYThursdays, 10am-11am at Walton Village Hall(Pilates Class) and Fridays, 6pm-7pm atBerkswich Parish Hall. Combined Yoga andPilates to improve core stability, flexibility andrelieve aches/pains. A workout for the mind &body that incorporates relaxation andmeditation techniques. For more info contactMel: 07968 755609 Please bring your own mat.£4.00 per class. 16 & under £2.00.

BROCTON CHRISTMAS FAIRSATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER10am – 4pm at BroctonVillage Hall (ST17 0TW)

Little Robin Art are once again hosting theBrocton Christmas Craft Fair – at the idealtime to stock up on all your last minuteChristmas shopping with quality, handmadeproducts supplied by local artists andcraftspeople. Over 20 stalls featuring candles,decorations, crafts, wreaths, clothing, cakes andconfectionary, art, cards, jewellery, homewareand lots more! Refreshments available and withFace Painting for all the family too! Freeadmission. For more details [email protected]

GNOSALL LIONS PRESENT ACHRISTMAS TEA DANCETUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER2pm-4:30pm at Gnosall Memorial Hall.Admission £4 including teas/coffees & lightrefreshments. Dancing or just listen to themusic come and have an enjoyable socialafternoon. All proceeds go back into thecommunity.Any enquiries phone 01785 780032

STAFFORD ORCHESTRA’S50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERTWEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBERThe concert starts at 7.30pm at St Thomas & St John’s Church, Doxey, Stafford.Stafford Orchestra, founded in 1964 as the English Electric Orchestra, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a specially commissioned piece of music by Mike Revell. The new piece is based on the famous medieval carol The Boar’s Head, a tune traditionally played at the annual Christmas dinner at Queen’s College, Oxford.Also in the programme are a selection offavourite carols and popular seasonalnumbers, some of which will be performedby the Stafford Singers, another music groupwhich started life at the old English Electricworks in Stafford.

6 WEEK YOGA COURSESTARTING MONDAY 12TH JANUARY6pm-7pm at Berkswich Church Hall, BaswichLane. Stafford. Helps build flexibility,stability, health and strength then relax in a guided meditation to release stress and build clarity in this 6 week Yoga course. Please bring your own mat. Introductory Offer £25 for 6 Weeks or £5.00 per class. 16 & under £2.50. For more info contact Mel on 07968 755609.

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27December 2014

Bingley Hall, County Showground,Stafford ST18 0BD

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29December 2014

27th and 28th December

NUMBER ONE EVENTS CHRISTMAS FAIR

When the last carol has been sung, the turkey’sall been gobbled up and you need a break fromthe Christmas telly, why not pay a visit to theNumber One Events Antiques and CollectablesFair at the Stafford County Showground’sPrestwood Centre?

This ever popular two-day event is being heldon Saturday and Sunday 27th and 28thDecember, 10am till 5pm on both days, where

you will find three hallsjam-packed with all kinds oftreasures including top-qualitysilver, jewellery, clocks,porcelain and ceramics, linen,toys, books and postcards,together with a vast range ofother collectables – something for all ages andall pockets. Maybe even that belated presentthat Santa forgot to put on his sleigh?

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As the nights get colder and darker we all knowthat Christmas is coming and the Goose isgetting fat!Now that the garden is going to be rarely used itmakes sense to leave it in the best statepossible ready for the spring.With the dark nights setting in we have beenvery busy installing outside security lights withmovement detectors making there drives safefor all those visitors over the festive period.Remember, no job is too small for MAG Homeservices. All of our team are dedicated andfriendly and will help you with all of your needsand necessities. Local, Professional, Friendly &Flexible.

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31December 2014

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33December 2014

BUSINESS INSIGHTS HELP WITHUNIVERSITY AND CAREER CHOICES

60 students from schools in the Stone and Staffordarea arrived at the Gatehouse Theatre in Staffordon Wednesday 24th September to find outmore about the benefits of taking part in the YoungEnterprise (YE) programme.

As Sarah White, Chair of the YE Stone and StaffordBoard explained, over a period of 9 months, eachteam will set up their own company, design anddevelop a product or service, sell their product andcomplete a Business Plan and Company Report.They will also make a 4 minute presentation toaround 150 people in March 2015.

“Every year we see the students grow in stature asthey learn how to start up and run a business fromscratch. By the end of the academic year, they willhave gained important employability skills suchas problem solving, communication, resilience andorganisation”

Janis Wilcox, the area representative for YEsaid, “There is significant research to showthat students who take part in the YoungEnterprise Programme can earn up to 40% morethan their contemporaries – simply because ofthe skills they gained during the programme. ”

This new cohort have a great team of people behindthem in Stone and Stafford. Each team is allocateda Business Advisor, usually a local business personwho has volunteered to give some time tomentoring the students. In addition, the Area

Board members (also volunteers) arrange keymilestone events to ensure all the teamsare allmakingprogress and to give advice at strategic points in thecompetition.

New this year is the ability to trade on-line. The teamswill be able to sell all over the country and indeed,all over the world via their website, phone or mail.Their first steps will be to decide on a companyname, register the company and allocate roles.Then they will come up with some product ideasand research them before embarking onproduction. It’s a tall order, especially as thestudents are also taking up to 4 AS levels atthe same time. But as Sarah White says, “Theorganisational skills they will learn during thisyear will stand them in very good stead whenthey start looking for university places and jobs inthe future.”

We wish all the teams the best of luck for thecoming year.

If any schools in the Stafford and Stone area wouldlike to become involved with Young Enterpriseor would like to find out more, pleasecontact Janis Wilcox at [email protected] photos courtesy of Josh Cope, Photojournalist,[email protected]

Ignite (last year’s winners from Alleyne’s Academy)presenting to the new cohort

Sarah White (left) and Janis Wilcox (right) holding the new teambrochure for the programme

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SANTA’S GROTTO MAKEOVER AT THEGUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE

Stafford’s main shopping centre welcomed thereturn of Santa on Saturday and he was delightedto find that his grotto for this year has been madeeven bigger and better.

Thanks to sponsorship by the Stafford Town CentrePartnership, the Guildhall has been able to buy someadditional illuminations, trees and reindeer to makethe grotto even more enchanting.

The grotto at the Guildhall is still the only free tovisit grotto in Stafford and, for the first time this year,children will have the opportunity to have theirphotograph taken with Santa. The Guildhall hasteamed up with the Staffordshire Newsletter to offercustomers the opportunity to capture that magicalmoment. To take advantage of the offer, customersneed to present one of the tokens printed in theNewsletter, to one of Santa’s little helpers andthe first 300 photographs will appear in a SpecialSanta’s Grotto Supplement on Thursday 11th

December. Anybody wishing to purchase a 6” x4” photo can do so for just £5 which includes theframe as well as postage and packing.

Every child visiting Santa will receive a small freegift and have the opportunity to tell Santa whatis on their wish list for Christmas… and to besure he doesn’t forget, they can post theirletters to Santa in the special big red postbox.Anne Graham, Marketing Manager at the GuildhallShopping Centre said “We are thrilled to be ableto offer a bigger festive experience to childrenvisiting Santa”. Richard Ralph, Associate Directorat DTZ who manage the Guildhall added “The teamat the Guildhall have created a magical Christmasexperience for our shoppers and wewould very muchlike to thank the Stafford Town Centre Partnershipfor their contribution and making it possible”.

Santa will be in his grotto at the following times(Dates marked with an asterisk are those when thephotographer will be on site for the StaffordshireNewsletter photographic supplement).Sat Dec 6 – 10am to 3pm*Sun Dec 7 – 10.30am to 3.30pm*Sat Dec 13 –10am to 3pmSun Dec 14 – 10.30am to 3.30pmSat Dec 20 – 10am to 3pmSun Dec 21 – 10.30am to 3.30pmMon Dec 22 – 10am to 3.00pmTues Dec 23 – 10am to 3.00pm

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35December 2014

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Health/Medical CareStafford General Hospital 01785 257731North Staffordshire Hospital 01782 715444Cannock Hospital 01543 572757New Cross Hospital 01902 307999NHS Direct 0845 4647Rowley Hall Hospital 01785 223203Rising Brook Surgery 01785 251134Mill Bank Surgery 01785 258348Wolverhampton Road Surgery 01785 258161

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Village Halls/LibrariesStafford Library 01785 278585Baswich Library 01785 663355Rising Brook Library 01785 242155Holmcroft Library 01785 253 908Walton Village Hall 0845 748 4950Derrington Village Hall 01785 242175

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SchoolsWalton High School 01785 356300Stafford Grammar School 01785 249752Weston Road High School 01785 356700Rising Brook High School 01785 258383

King Edward VI High School 01785 258546Sir Graham Balfour School 01785 223490Stafford Grammar School 01785 249752Weston Road Academy 01785 356700Yarlet School 01785 286568Chase Grammar School 01543 501800St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School 01785 663128Barnfields Primary School 01785 356356Leasowes Primary School 01785 356365Stafford College 01785 223800Staffordshire Music Centre 01785 335852Blessed William Howard Catholic High School

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Estate AgentsDixon and Co 40

Financial ServicesMDBA 35

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JewellersSpencer The Jewellers 24

Landscaping/Garden CentresM.Bissell 35Mere Park Garden Centre 18-19Pillaton Garden Centre 13Stafford Tree Care 31Willowbrook 38

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Quote THE STAFFORD DIRECTORY whenyou call and if you go ahead you’ll receive acomplimentary £250 decorating voucher to usewith our recommended decorator.

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The Stafford Directory - December 2014