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July 2016 · Issue 207 LIFE FOOD News Wrekin THE REGION’S FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FREE PLEASE TAKE YOUR COPY NEWS New food festival for Telford Discovering nature at Dothill Read George Evans every month in the Wrekin News SUMMER OF FUN! CINEMA & THEATRE TICKETS TO BE WON INSIDE! SEE PAGE 24 Total transformation for makeover winner Sian THE GREAT WAR 214 WELLINGTONIANS PERISHED IN THE GREAT WAR - in his new book local author Chris Owen uncovers some of the facinating and heart- breaking stories behind those brave men, many of whom died in the Battle of the Somme. Award winning Lioncourt Homes build a complete range of aspirational new homes across the Midlands. Award winning new homes across the Midlands www.lioncourthomes.co.uk MORE DAY’S OUT TICKETS TO BE WON! WIN A MAKEOVER!

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Page 1: Wrekin News 207 July 2016

July 2016 middot Issue 207

LIFE

FOOD

NewsWrekin

THE REGIONrsquoS FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

FREEPLEASE TAKE YOUR COPY

NEWS

New foodfestival for Telford

Discoveringnature at Dothill

Read George Evans every

month in the Wrekin

News

SUMMEROF FUN

CINEMA amp THEATRE TICKETS TO BE WON INSIDE

SEE PAGE 24

Totaltransformationfor makeoverwinnerSian

THE GREAT

WAR214 WELLINGTONIANS PERISHED

IN THE GREAT WAR - in his new book local author Chris Owen

uncovers some of the facinating and heart-breaking stories behind those brave men many

of whom died in the Battle of the Somme

GREAT GREAT

Award winning Lioncourt Homes builda complete range of aspirational newhomes across the Midlands

Award winning new homesacross the Midlands

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Editor James Baylisjamesplus2mediacouk

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To subscribe to Wrekin News please call Tania Baylis on 01952 522562

Printed in Telford by PCP

Every care is taken over the accuracy of material in Wrekin News but the publishers cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions Views and opinions of contributors advertisers and interviewees to Wrekin News are not necessarily those of the publishers who cannot accept responsibility for such contributionscopy Plus Two Media Limited 2016 - All rights reserved No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior consent of the publisher

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July 2016 middot Issue 207

LIFE

FOOD

NewsWrekin

THE REGIONrsquoS FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

FREEPLEASE TAKE YOUR COPY

NEWS

New foodfestival for Telford

Discoveringnature at Dothill

Read George Evans every

month in the Wrekin

News

SUMMEROF FUN

CINEMA amp THEATRE TICKETS TO BE WON INSIDE

SEE PAGE 24

Totaltransformationfor makeoverwinnerSian

THE GREAT WAR

214 WELLINGTONIANS PERISHED IN THE GREAT WAR - in his new book local author Chris Owen uncovers some of the facinating and heart-breaking stories behind those brave men many of whom died in the Battle of the Somme

GREAT GREAT

Award winning Lioncourt Homes builda complete range of aspirational newhomes across the Midlands

Award winning new homesacross the Midlands

wwwlioncourthomescouk

Wrekin News Banner Ad W-C 270616_Layout 1 27062016 1209 Page 1

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WelcomeWelcome to the July issue of Wrekin News

HELLO and welcome to the July issue of Wrekin News

This is the third issue of the magazine to be published by Plus Two Media Limited

and I would like to thank everybody who has given us such welcoming and positive feedback on our first two issues

Hopefully we are just about fi nding our feet now We continue to strive to bring you the best mix of news features and letters in the Telford and Wrekin region

We are only too happy to receive your feedback - please do let us know what you do like about the magazine and also what you donrsquot like too We canrsquot promise to change everything but your comments will help us produce a magazine for everyone of all ages to enjoy

We are also working very hard continuing our commitment to increase the reach of the magazine

This month we are very pleased to announce that we have secured two more key distribution outlets

You will now fi nd the magazine available at the Waitrose supermarket in Newport and also at the Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington

Please do enjoy our July issue once again we have many fantastic prizes to be won There really is something for everyone from a hair and beauty makeover to tickets for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

We also have cinema and theatre tickets to be won a meal for two at Carriages up for grabs and tickets to visit Shrewsbury Flower Show Good luck to all who enter

Please keep your letters memories and pictures coming in - we love to print them

Enjoy the issue

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EXTRA workshops are being arranged in Telford to meet demand from

town centre traders keen to get involved with a programme to help boost their business

The workshops are being funded through Telford amp Wrekin Councilrsquos Pride In Your High Street Fund and organisers say they are delighted by the reaction from traders so far

The fi rst sessions have been launched in Oakengates and are being rolled out in Wellington Newport Madeley Donnington Ironbridge and Hadley

More workshops are now being held in Oakengates after demand grew so strongly following the launch in May

Sally Themans from the team delivering the business support programme said a lot of work was taking place to make people aware of the workshops in each area

She said ldquoThere are a wide variety of sessions on offer from social media workshops to window dressing advice and lots more besides and we are delighted that traders are getting involved

ldquoWe have just launched in Newport and Wellington which were both really positive and word is starting to get around that these practical workshops are a great opportunity for people to improve their business at no cost to themselves whatsoever

ldquoAll of the workshops are very hands-on and we have had fantastic feedback from the traders who have attended them so far - so much so that we are now having to put more on in Oakengates because demand is so high which is greatrdquo

Many of the workshops can be arranged at a time to suit individual traders and are all aimed at helping businesses to attract more customers and kick-start an upward curve for high streets across Telford amp Wrekin

All workshops are followed up by ongoing individually-tailored support on a one-to-one basis as well as further coaching at the business ownerrsquos premises

Traders at the launch in Wellington held at The

Pheasant Inn brewery tap on June 8 said they were excited to get going and appealed for more traders to get involved

Deltora Malone of Caribbean food outlet Joyrsquos Place in The Parade said ldquoItrsquos really quite inspiring because all the various elements of the sessions are the kinds of things I think I need to know

ldquoI know lots of people who have either set up their own business or are thinking about it and this will give them more confi dence to get on and become a successrdquo

Pam Mansell of Tinks Treasures in Crown Street added ldquoItrsquos really important that everyone gets involved - including the bigger shops - because we have a great local town and we should all be working together to promote itrdquo

For more information about how to get involved go to the project website at wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs or call 01952 951234

More details about the Pride In Your High Street Fund are on the Telford amp Wrekin Council website at httpwwwtelfordgovukhighstpridE

Extra workshops for our traders

Lots of chances to winWe have lined-up another packed issue of Wrekin News for you with more opportuniti es than ever before to win some fantasti c prizes Herersquos a round-up of where you will fi nd our great competi ti ons

Your chance to have the team at Deighton Hair amp Beauty treat you to a hair and beauty makeover

Local author Chris Owenrsquos new book remembers our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more parti cularly those who perished in the Batt le of the Somme

We have ti ckets to see the Billy Joel Songbook and Back to Bacharach at the Theatre Severn Plus ti ckets to see Purple Zeppelin at The Place

We have FIVE pairs of standard ti ckets for the Odeon plus two ti ckets for the Odeonrsquos Silver Screen

We have FIVE pairs of tickets for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

Win a wonderful meal for two at Carriages - Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem

We have another pair of ti ckets for the Shrewsbury Flower Show up for grabs

Win a family ti cket to Telfordrsquos NEW Food Festi val

We have a signed copy of local historian Allan Frostrsquos new book

Win a Makeover

Win a Signed Book

Win Theatre Tickets

Win Cinema Tickets

Win Dayrsquos Out Tickets

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Win Dayrsquos Out Tickets

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page

12

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by this

cataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all Warsrsquo

Read detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relatives

wishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battles

in which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance and

arrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash as

directed by the mandarins in Whitehall

Read about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officer

training courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families and

businesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes local

peoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event which

radically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndash

the legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in terms

of commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualty

numbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastrophe

Read how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to their

ultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorials

Discover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which was

revealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration of

arguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community

Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduate

and lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is covering

other towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and its

origins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equally

devastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and the

devastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Local childrenrsquos charity is asking the community to contact them A local childrenrsquos charity is asking Telford schools parents and governors to contact them about their services to children and young people Mentor Link provides one to one support social and emotional support to vulnerable and distressed children by professionally recruited and trained mentors and counsellors The service supports children with issues ranging from family diffi culties self- harm anxiety or bullying and helps to improve self- esteem relationships and engagement in learning The charity can provide the service within the school setting or directly to families and their children To raise awareness of this important service the charity is asking the community of Telford to contact them for further information and talk to their staff

If you would like information on the charity please contact our member of staff for Telford-Karen Arnold on 07875438659or email KarenArnoldmentorlinkorguk

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Fordhall Farm celebrates

A fl yover from a Griffi n helicopter from RAF Shawbury was one of the highlights of a big street party in Telford to celebrate the 90th birthday of The Queen

Hundreds of people attended the My Options party held at Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre in Severn Drive Wellington on Friday 10 June including people who use the services their carers and families staff and volunteers They were all joined by staff from the emergency services There was even a tank on show

The event was created with the help of a number of individuals and companies who provided food and drink prizes and decorations

Dancing was the order of the day as the rain held off for everyone to enjoy the food live

music and activities Deb Williams Service

Delivery Manager My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services Telford amp Wrekin Council said ldquoldquoThank you to everyone the staff volunteers and our customers for organising such a great party Thank you also to the local businesses and community for helping with their displays donations and support Months of planning and hard work and a lot of imagination went into creating this event It was a really fun day that was enjoyed by allrdquo

The new Mayor of the Borough of Telford amp Wrekin Councillor Rae Evans said ldquoThis must be one of the biggest and best parties in the borough to celebrate the Queenrsquos birthday Well done to everyone involved

in creating such a great event to mark such a special occasionrdquo

Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre is part of the Councilrsquos lsquoMy Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Servicesrsquo which provide a wide range of person-centred support to vulnerable adults and young people including support for people with learning disabilities mental health needs young people leaving care and older people

Services include registered residential support Community Activity and Wellbeing services a lsquoShared Livesrsquo scheme as well as providing individual support to people in the community and in their own homes

For more information about My Options Services visit wwwmyoptionstelfordcouk or call My Options on 01952 381317

Street party for the Queenrsquos birthday

BRITAINrsquoS fi rst community-owned farm will celebrate its 10th anniversary by joining forces with as many

as 5000 businesses across the UK to promote the positive impact community businesses have on the local economy and quality of life of its residents

The Community Business Weekend on July 2 and 3 will see a host of inspiring events across the country promoting a sector worth pound2bn and employs almost 27000 people

Fordhall Farm in Shropshire was established after a David amp Goliath-style battle by a brother-and-sister team to raise pound800000 to buy the tenancy

Charlotte and Ben Hollins launched a campaign to save their late fatherrsquos legacy back in 2006 Now 10 years on they are so grateful to the thousands of shareholders and volunteers who supported their cause they are key supporters of the drive to grow community businesses across the UK

The farm which has proved a massive success story with a new farm shop and cafe added to the facilities during the last decade will be open for the July weekend

ldquoThe support and encouragement we had from so many people over the years still never ceases to amaze and humble merdquo said Charlotte

ldquoIt was so important to us at the time that we saved the farm for the community and now to see it

thriving with tourists volunteers youth groups and other visitors is exactly what we hoped for

ldquoWe certainly hope this weekend will show people what can be achieved and that each contribution no matter how small makes a massive difference and can improve life for all If there is a further contribution that we can make as part of our legacy it is to encourage more communities to believe they can save and launch businesses together in their local area and take ownership of them to have a say in their own futurerdquo

Community Business Weekend is being supported by Power to Change the organisation launched to support and help grow community businesses with pound100m of Lottery funding

ldquoThese businesses return control to the community and can have long-lasting benefi ts for health and well beingrdquo explained a spokesperson for Power to Change

ldquoWhat is even more encouraging is we have seen real growth in this sector with more community businesses being established adding up to pound19billion worth of assets across the UK

ldquoThis is why it is important now to let people see what is being done in terms of social cohesion and inspiring pride in an area and a sense of purposerdquo

Community businesses are owned and run by the community with the main aim of helping to bring people together to improve their local area

Nuclear power - must-have or madness

Newport 21 is hosting a free talk lsquoNuclear Power - Must-have or Madnessrsquo by Professor Andy Blowers OBE on Monday 4th July 7pm at the Cosy Hall Water Lane Newport

The future of nuclear power in the UK is at a critical point There is on-going uncertainty about the future of the proposed Hinkley Point power station without a decision by EDF Also Hitachi is pursuing an agreement on fi nancial subsidies from the UK government for its planned new plant at Wylfa Anglesey

Prof Andy Blowers is an expert on nuclear politics and policy He was a member of the fi rst Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) and is currently Co-Chair of the Government DECC Non-Government Organisation Nuclear Forum

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

8 9 George Evansindd 1 27062016 1609

EVANS

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ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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Help at HandWellington Civic amp Leisure CentreLarkin Way WellingtonTelford TF1 1LX

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A service designed around

you and your needs We offer

a range of household tasks to

make your home life easier

Let us help make your home l i fe easier

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We provide a range of services within your own home to make things easier for you

We do the jobs you find difficult to do talk to us about

n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

for you

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vacuuming

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

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We do the jobs you find difficult to do talk to us about

n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

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n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

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vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

We provide a range of services within your own home to make things easier for you

We do the jobs you find difficult to do talk to us about

n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

for you

n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

n General cleaning - including dusting sweeping

vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

Are you struggling with a mountain of ironing Is it difficult getting out to pick up your pension or prescription Then help is at hand

We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

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If we can help make your life easier or help a family

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

We do the jobs you fi nd diffi cult to do talk to us about

Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it for you

Picking up pensions andor prescriptions General cleaning - including dusting

sweeping vacuuming Washing and ironing Cleaning internal windows Making and changing beds

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You choose

Contact usIf you think we can help you a family member of neighbourCall us on01952 380924 (offi ce hours)EmailhelpathandtelfordgovukOr write to us atHelp at HandWellington Civic amp Leisure CentreLarkin Way WellingtonTelford TF1 1LX

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YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

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YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

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A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

12 13 Makeoverindd 1 27062016 2046

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Friends of The Princess Royal Hospital Telford Ltd

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Princess Royal Hospital is a group of volunteers

of all ages who work together to raise funds for the hospital

Together we run a very busy Coffee Shop within the hospital open 7 days a week including

Bank Holidays 1-5pm

All profi ts are used to buy equipment for the Hospital Trust and this amounted to pound156000 last year Departments

which have benefi ted from these funds include AampE ITU Ophthalmology and Physiotherapy

If you have a couple of hours to spare please get in touch

Our volunteer shifts offer a variety of duties

For more information call in and see the Shop Manager

Tanya Griffi n 01952 641222 Ext 4721 4211

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spiritGEORGIA WILLIAMS TRUST NEWSLETTER middot JULY 2016

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Free Y our

Join In

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DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

Stubleyrsquos are also the local stockists of Cotswold Fireside arm

chairs available in two or three seaters and made to order in a large range of luxury fabrics

To accommodate all budgets a selection of fl at packed furniture is on offer with a small build charge for those who donrsquot want to tackle it themselves

A two-man delivery service means that they can put your furniture once unboxed into a room of your choice and remove any packaging at no extra cost

So whatever it is you are looking for call in and Mark or one of his salerooms staff will be happy to help

For more information visit their showroom or call 01952 257610

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

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To everyone entering our July

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Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

22 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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FOLLOWING ON from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joelrsquos original touring band ELIO PACE delivers this sensa-tional tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel

Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

WIN THEATRE TICKETSWrekin News has teamed up with the Theatre Severn to offer one lucky

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AS FEATURED in the BBC TV documentary ldquoThe Joy of the Guitar Riffrdquo Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin ndash Together on the same bill for the very fi rst time

Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the original bands live or not Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash basically THE BEST BITS ALL OF THE TIME

Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash

Performed by ELIO PACE and his band

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Please note this promotion will be live from the 24th June 2016 and ends on the 8th September 2016SuperTicket offer

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For your chance to win this great prize and enjoy a lovely meal in fantastic surroundings email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win tickets to Trucking Live

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

Barclay GardensDonnington

Tel 01952 605 321

FarcroftWellington

Tel 01952 223 447

Cottage ChristianNewport

Tel 01952 825 557

l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Published by Plus Two Media Limited Bridge Road WellingtonTelford TF1 1RY

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Every care is taken over the accuracy of material in Wrekin News but the publishers cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions Views and opinions of contributors advertisers and interviewees to Wrekin News are not necessarily those of the publishers who cannot accept responsibility for such contributionscopy Plus Two Media Limited 2016 - All rights reserved No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior consent of the publisher

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WelcomeWelcome to the July issue of Wrekin News

HELLO and welcome to the July issue of Wrekin News

This is the third issue of the magazine to be published by Plus Two Media Limited

and I would like to thank everybody who has given us such welcoming and positive feedback on our first two issues

Hopefully we are just about fi nding our feet now We continue to strive to bring you the best mix of news features and letters in the Telford and Wrekin region

We are only too happy to receive your feedback - please do let us know what you do like about the magazine and also what you donrsquot like too We canrsquot promise to change everything but your comments will help us produce a magazine for everyone of all ages to enjoy

We are also working very hard continuing our commitment to increase the reach of the magazine

This month we are very pleased to announce that we have secured two more key distribution outlets

You will now fi nd the magazine available at the Waitrose supermarket in Newport and also at the Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington

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EXTRA workshops are being arranged in Telford to meet demand from

town centre traders keen to get involved with a programme to help boost their business

The workshops are being funded through Telford amp Wrekin Councilrsquos Pride In Your High Street Fund and organisers say they are delighted by the reaction from traders so far

The fi rst sessions have been launched in Oakengates and are being rolled out in Wellington Newport Madeley Donnington Ironbridge and Hadley

More workshops are now being held in Oakengates after demand grew so strongly following the launch in May

Sally Themans from the team delivering the business support programme said a lot of work was taking place to make people aware of the workshops in each area

She said ldquoThere are a wide variety of sessions on offer from social media workshops to window dressing advice and lots more besides and we are delighted that traders are getting involved

ldquoWe have just launched in Newport and Wellington which were both really positive and word is starting to get around that these practical workshops are a great opportunity for people to improve their business at no cost to themselves whatsoever

ldquoAll of the workshops are very hands-on and we have had fantastic feedback from the traders who have attended them so far - so much so that we are now having to put more on in Oakengates because demand is so high which is greatrdquo

Many of the workshops can be arranged at a time to suit individual traders and are all aimed at helping businesses to attract more customers and kick-start an upward curve for high streets across Telford amp Wrekin

All workshops are followed up by ongoing individually-tailored support on a one-to-one basis as well as further coaching at the business ownerrsquos premises

Traders at the launch in Wellington held at The

Pheasant Inn brewery tap on June 8 said they were excited to get going and appealed for more traders to get involved

Deltora Malone of Caribbean food outlet Joyrsquos Place in The Parade said ldquoItrsquos really quite inspiring because all the various elements of the sessions are the kinds of things I think I need to know

ldquoI know lots of people who have either set up their own business or are thinking about it and this will give them more confi dence to get on and become a successrdquo

Pam Mansell of Tinks Treasures in Crown Street added ldquoItrsquos really important that everyone gets involved - including the bigger shops - because we have a great local town and we should all be working together to promote itrdquo

For more information about how to get involved go to the project website at wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs or call 01952 951234

More details about the Pride In Your High Street Fund are on the Telford amp Wrekin Council website at httpwwwtelfordgovukhighstpridE

Extra workshops for our traders

Lots of chances to winWe have lined-up another packed issue of Wrekin News for you with more opportuniti es than ever before to win some fantasti c prizes Herersquos a round-up of where you will fi nd our great competi ti ons

Your chance to have the team at Deighton Hair amp Beauty treat you to a hair and beauty makeover

Local author Chris Owenrsquos new book remembers our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more parti cularly those who perished in the Batt le of the Somme

We have ti ckets to see the Billy Joel Songbook and Back to Bacharach at the Theatre Severn Plus ti ckets to see Purple Zeppelin at The Place

We have FIVE pairs of standard ti ckets for the Odeon plus two ti ckets for the Odeonrsquos Silver Screen

We have FIVE pairs of tickets for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

Win a wonderful meal for two at Carriages - Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem

We have another pair of ti ckets for the Shrewsbury Flower Show up for grabs

Win a family ti cket to Telfordrsquos NEW Food Festi val

We have a signed copy of local historian Allan Frostrsquos new book

Win a Makeover

Win a Signed Book

Win Theatre Tickets

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Win Dayrsquos Out Tickets

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by this

cataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all Warsrsquo

Read detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relatives

wishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battles

in which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance and

arrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash as

directed by the mandarins in Whitehall

Read about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officer

training courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families and

businesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes local

peoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event which

radically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndash

the legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in terms

of commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualty

numbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastrophe

Read how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to their

ultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorials

Discover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which was

revealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration of

arguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community

Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduate

and lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is covering

other towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and its

origins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equally

devastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and the

devastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Fordhall Farm celebrates

A fl yover from a Griffi n helicopter from RAF Shawbury was one of the highlights of a big street party in Telford to celebrate the 90th birthday of The Queen

Hundreds of people attended the My Options party held at Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre in Severn Drive Wellington on Friday 10 June including people who use the services their carers and families staff and volunteers They were all joined by staff from the emergency services There was even a tank on show

The event was created with the help of a number of individuals and companies who provided food and drink prizes and decorations

Dancing was the order of the day as the rain held off for everyone to enjoy the food live

music and activities Deb Williams Service

Delivery Manager My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services Telford amp Wrekin Council said ldquoldquoThank you to everyone the staff volunteers and our customers for organising such a great party Thank you also to the local businesses and community for helping with their displays donations and support Months of planning and hard work and a lot of imagination went into creating this event It was a really fun day that was enjoyed by allrdquo

The new Mayor of the Borough of Telford amp Wrekin Councillor Rae Evans said ldquoThis must be one of the biggest and best parties in the borough to celebrate the Queenrsquos birthday Well done to everyone involved

in creating such a great event to mark such a special occasionrdquo

Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre is part of the Councilrsquos lsquoMy Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Servicesrsquo which provide a wide range of person-centred support to vulnerable adults and young people including support for people with learning disabilities mental health needs young people leaving care and older people

Services include registered residential support Community Activity and Wellbeing services a lsquoShared Livesrsquo scheme as well as providing individual support to people in the community and in their own homes

For more information about My Options Services visit wwwmyoptionstelfordcouk or call My Options on 01952 381317

Street party for the Queenrsquos birthday

BRITAINrsquoS fi rst community-owned farm will celebrate its 10th anniversary by joining forces with as many

as 5000 businesses across the UK to promote the positive impact community businesses have on the local economy and quality of life of its residents

The Community Business Weekend on July 2 and 3 will see a host of inspiring events across the country promoting a sector worth pound2bn and employs almost 27000 people

Fordhall Farm in Shropshire was established after a David amp Goliath-style battle by a brother-and-sister team to raise pound800000 to buy the tenancy

Charlotte and Ben Hollins launched a campaign to save their late fatherrsquos legacy back in 2006 Now 10 years on they are so grateful to the thousands of shareholders and volunteers who supported their cause they are key supporters of the drive to grow community businesses across the UK

The farm which has proved a massive success story with a new farm shop and cafe added to the facilities during the last decade will be open for the July weekend

ldquoThe support and encouragement we had from so many people over the years still never ceases to amaze and humble merdquo said Charlotte

ldquoIt was so important to us at the time that we saved the farm for the community and now to see it

thriving with tourists volunteers youth groups and other visitors is exactly what we hoped for

ldquoWe certainly hope this weekend will show people what can be achieved and that each contribution no matter how small makes a massive difference and can improve life for all If there is a further contribution that we can make as part of our legacy it is to encourage more communities to believe they can save and launch businesses together in their local area and take ownership of them to have a say in their own futurerdquo

Community Business Weekend is being supported by Power to Change the organisation launched to support and help grow community businesses with pound100m of Lottery funding

ldquoThese businesses return control to the community and can have long-lasting benefi ts for health and well beingrdquo explained a spokesperson for Power to Change

ldquoWhat is even more encouraging is we have seen real growth in this sector with more community businesses being established adding up to pound19billion worth of assets across the UK

ldquoThis is why it is important now to let people see what is being done in terms of social cohesion and inspiring pride in an area and a sense of purposerdquo

Community businesses are owned and run by the community with the main aim of helping to bring people together to improve their local area

Nuclear power - must-have or madness

Newport 21 is hosting a free talk lsquoNuclear Power - Must-have or Madnessrsquo by Professor Andy Blowers OBE on Monday 4th July 7pm at the Cosy Hall Water Lane Newport

The future of nuclear power in the UK is at a critical point There is on-going uncertainty about the future of the proposed Hinkley Point power station without a decision by EDF Also Hitachi is pursuing an agreement on fi nancial subsidies from the UK government for its planned new plant at Wylfa Anglesey

Prof Andy Blowers is an expert on nuclear politics and policy He was a member of the fi rst Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) and is currently Co-Chair of the Government DECC Non-Government Organisation Nuclear Forum

FREE ENTRY middot REFRESHMENTS There will be the opportunity for questions and discussion on the

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

8 9 George Evansindd 1 27062016 1609

EVANS

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 09

ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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vacuuming

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n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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n General cleaning - including dusting sweeping

vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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25554Population of Wellington

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the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 1 24062016 1235

YOUR WELLINGTON

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SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

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A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Friends of The Princess Royal Hospital Telford Ltd

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Princess Royal Hospital is a group of volunteers

of all ages who work together to raise funds for the hospital

Together we run a very busy Coffee Shop within the hospital open 7 days a week including

Bank Holidays 1-5pm

All profi ts are used to buy equipment for the Hospital Trust and this amounted to pound156000 last year Departments

which have benefi ted from these funds include AampE ITU Ophthalmology and Physiotherapy

If you have a couple of hours to spare please get in touch

Our volunteer shifts offer a variety of duties

For more information call in and see the Shop Manager

Tanya Griffi n 01952 641222 Ext 4721 4211

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spiritGEORGIA WILLIAMS TRUST NEWSLETTER middot JULY 2016

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Free Y our

Join In

England amp Wales Registered Charity 1153519

wwwthegeorgiawilliamstrustorg

DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

Stubleyrsquos are also the local stockists of Cotswold Fireside arm

chairs available in two or three seaters and made to order in a large range of luxury fabrics

To accommodate all budgets a selection of fl at packed furniture is on offer with a small build charge for those who donrsquot want to tackle it themselves

A two-man delivery service means that they can put your furniture once unboxed into a room of your choice and remove any packaging at no extra cost

So whatever it is you are looking for call in and Mark or one of his salerooms staff will be happy to help

For more information visit their showroom or call 01952 257610

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

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We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

Standard Cinema PassLiz Bailey St Georges

Silver Screen Cinema PassJulie Pearce Lilleshall

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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22 23 Chris Owenindd 1 27062016 1558

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

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MORE WWITITLES FROM

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

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Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

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FarcroftWellington

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Cottage ChristianNewport

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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CarriagesCarriages is at The Parade Wellington call 01952 246855 or visit their website

wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

36 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Written by

Robert Hudson of Lilyhurst Plant Centre

Andy AllmarkPainter amp Decorator

Tel 01952 248119Mob 07816 781196

OR EMAIL ATdallmarkskycom

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

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Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

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The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Page 3: Wrekin News 207 July 2016

WelcomeWelcome to the July issue of Wrekin News

HELLO and welcome to the July issue of Wrekin News

This is the third issue of the magazine to be published by Plus Two Media Limited

and I would like to thank everybody who has given us such welcoming and positive feedback on our first two issues

Hopefully we are just about fi nding our feet now We continue to strive to bring you the best mix of news features and letters in the Telford and Wrekin region

We are only too happy to receive your feedback - please do let us know what you do like about the magazine and also what you donrsquot like too We canrsquot promise to change everything but your comments will help us produce a magazine for everyone of all ages to enjoy

We are also working very hard continuing our commitment to increase the reach of the magazine

This month we are very pleased to announce that we have secured two more key distribution outlets

You will now fi nd the magazine available at the Waitrose supermarket in Newport and also at the Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington

Please do enjoy our July issue once again we have many fantastic prizes to be won There really is something for everyone from a hair and beauty makeover to tickets for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

We also have cinema and theatre tickets to be won a meal for two at Carriages up for grabs and tickets to visit Shrewsbury Flower Show Good luck to all who enter

Please keep your letters memories and pictures coming in - we love to print them

Enjoy the issue

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EXTRA workshops are being arranged in Telford to meet demand from

town centre traders keen to get involved with a programme to help boost their business

The workshops are being funded through Telford amp Wrekin Councilrsquos Pride In Your High Street Fund and organisers say they are delighted by the reaction from traders so far

The fi rst sessions have been launched in Oakengates and are being rolled out in Wellington Newport Madeley Donnington Ironbridge and Hadley

More workshops are now being held in Oakengates after demand grew so strongly following the launch in May

Sally Themans from the team delivering the business support programme said a lot of work was taking place to make people aware of the workshops in each area

She said ldquoThere are a wide variety of sessions on offer from social media workshops to window dressing advice and lots more besides and we are delighted that traders are getting involved

ldquoWe have just launched in Newport and Wellington which were both really positive and word is starting to get around that these practical workshops are a great opportunity for people to improve their business at no cost to themselves whatsoever

ldquoAll of the workshops are very hands-on and we have had fantastic feedback from the traders who have attended them so far - so much so that we are now having to put more on in Oakengates because demand is so high which is greatrdquo

Many of the workshops can be arranged at a time to suit individual traders and are all aimed at helping businesses to attract more customers and kick-start an upward curve for high streets across Telford amp Wrekin

All workshops are followed up by ongoing individually-tailored support on a one-to-one basis as well as further coaching at the business ownerrsquos premises

Traders at the launch in Wellington held at The

Pheasant Inn brewery tap on June 8 said they were excited to get going and appealed for more traders to get involved

Deltora Malone of Caribbean food outlet Joyrsquos Place in The Parade said ldquoItrsquos really quite inspiring because all the various elements of the sessions are the kinds of things I think I need to know

ldquoI know lots of people who have either set up their own business or are thinking about it and this will give them more confi dence to get on and become a successrdquo

Pam Mansell of Tinks Treasures in Crown Street added ldquoItrsquos really important that everyone gets involved - including the bigger shops - because we have a great local town and we should all be working together to promote itrdquo

For more information about how to get involved go to the project website at wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs or call 01952 951234

More details about the Pride In Your High Street Fund are on the Telford amp Wrekin Council website at httpwwwtelfordgovukhighstpridE

Extra workshops for our traders

Lots of chances to winWe have lined-up another packed issue of Wrekin News for you with more opportuniti es than ever before to win some fantasti c prizes Herersquos a round-up of where you will fi nd our great competi ti ons

Your chance to have the team at Deighton Hair amp Beauty treat you to a hair and beauty makeover

Local author Chris Owenrsquos new book remembers our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more parti cularly those who perished in the Batt le of the Somme

We have ti ckets to see the Billy Joel Songbook and Back to Bacharach at the Theatre Severn Plus ti ckets to see Purple Zeppelin at The Place

We have FIVE pairs of standard ti ckets for the Odeon plus two ti ckets for the Odeonrsquos Silver Screen

We have FIVE pairs of tickets for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

Win a wonderful meal for two at Carriages - Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem

We have another pair of ti ckets for the Shrewsbury Flower Show up for grabs

Win a family ti cket to Telfordrsquos NEW Food Festi val

We have a signed copy of local historian Allan Frostrsquos new book

Win a Makeover

Win a Signed Book

Win Theatre Tickets

Win Cinema Tickets

Win Dayrsquos Out Tickets

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Win Dayrsquos Out Tickets

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by this

cataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all Warsrsquo

Read detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relatives

wishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battles

in which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance and

arrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash as

directed by the mandarins in Whitehall

Read about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officer

training courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families and

businesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes local

peoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event which

radically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndash

the legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in terms

of commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualty

numbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastrophe

Read how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to their

ultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorials

Discover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which was

revealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration of

arguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community

Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduate

and lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is covering

other towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and its

origins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equally

devastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and the

devastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Local childrenrsquos charity is asking the community to contact them A local childrenrsquos charity is asking Telford schools parents and governors to contact them about their services to children and young people Mentor Link provides one to one support social and emotional support to vulnerable and distressed children by professionally recruited and trained mentors and counsellors The service supports children with issues ranging from family diffi culties self- harm anxiety or bullying and helps to improve self- esteem relationships and engagement in learning The charity can provide the service within the school setting or directly to families and their children To raise awareness of this important service the charity is asking the community of Telford to contact them for further information and talk to their staff

If you would like information on the charity please contact our member of staff for Telford-Karen Arnold on 07875438659or email KarenArnoldmentorlinkorguk

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Fordhall Farm celebrates

A fl yover from a Griffi n helicopter from RAF Shawbury was one of the highlights of a big street party in Telford to celebrate the 90th birthday of The Queen

Hundreds of people attended the My Options party held at Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre in Severn Drive Wellington on Friday 10 June including people who use the services their carers and families staff and volunteers They were all joined by staff from the emergency services There was even a tank on show

The event was created with the help of a number of individuals and companies who provided food and drink prizes and decorations

Dancing was the order of the day as the rain held off for everyone to enjoy the food live

music and activities Deb Williams Service

Delivery Manager My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services Telford amp Wrekin Council said ldquoldquoThank you to everyone the staff volunteers and our customers for organising such a great party Thank you also to the local businesses and community for helping with their displays donations and support Months of planning and hard work and a lot of imagination went into creating this event It was a really fun day that was enjoyed by allrdquo

The new Mayor of the Borough of Telford amp Wrekin Councillor Rae Evans said ldquoThis must be one of the biggest and best parties in the borough to celebrate the Queenrsquos birthday Well done to everyone involved

in creating such a great event to mark such a special occasionrdquo

Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre is part of the Councilrsquos lsquoMy Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Servicesrsquo which provide a wide range of person-centred support to vulnerable adults and young people including support for people with learning disabilities mental health needs young people leaving care and older people

Services include registered residential support Community Activity and Wellbeing services a lsquoShared Livesrsquo scheme as well as providing individual support to people in the community and in their own homes

For more information about My Options Services visit wwwmyoptionstelfordcouk or call My Options on 01952 381317

Street party for the Queenrsquos birthday

BRITAINrsquoS fi rst community-owned farm will celebrate its 10th anniversary by joining forces with as many

as 5000 businesses across the UK to promote the positive impact community businesses have on the local economy and quality of life of its residents

The Community Business Weekend on July 2 and 3 will see a host of inspiring events across the country promoting a sector worth pound2bn and employs almost 27000 people

Fordhall Farm in Shropshire was established after a David amp Goliath-style battle by a brother-and-sister team to raise pound800000 to buy the tenancy

Charlotte and Ben Hollins launched a campaign to save their late fatherrsquos legacy back in 2006 Now 10 years on they are so grateful to the thousands of shareholders and volunteers who supported their cause they are key supporters of the drive to grow community businesses across the UK

The farm which has proved a massive success story with a new farm shop and cafe added to the facilities during the last decade will be open for the July weekend

ldquoThe support and encouragement we had from so many people over the years still never ceases to amaze and humble merdquo said Charlotte

ldquoIt was so important to us at the time that we saved the farm for the community and now to see it

thriving with tourists volunteers youth groups and other visitors is exactly what we hoped for

ldquoWe certainly hope this weekend will show people what can be achieved and that each contribution no matter how small makes a massive difference and can improve life for all If there is a further contribution that we can make as part of our legacy it is to encourage more communities to believe they can save and launch businesses together in their local area and take ownership of them to have a say in their own futurerdquo

Community Business Weekend is being supported by Power to Change the organisation launched to support and help grow community businesses with pound100m of Lottery funding

ldquoThese businesses return control to the community and can have long-lasting benefi ts for health and well beingrdquo explained a spokesperson for Power to Change

ldquoWhat is even more encouraging is we have seen real growth in this sector with more community businesses being established adding up to pound19billion worth of assets across the UK

ldquoThis is why it is important now to let people see what is being done in terms of social cohesion and inspiring pride in an area and a sense of purposerdquo

Community businesses are owned and run by the community with the main aim of helping to bring people together to improve their local area

Nuclear power - must-have or madness

Newport 21 is hosting a free talk lsquoNuclear Power - Must-have or Madnessrsquo by Professor Andy Blowers OBE on Monday 4th July 7pm at the Cosy Hall Water Lane Newport

The future of nuclear power in the UK is at a critical point There is on-going uncertainty about the future of the proposed Hinkley Point power station without a decision by EDF Also Hitachi is pursuing an agreement on fi nancial subsidies from the UK government for its planned new plant at Wylfa Anglesey

Prof Andy Blowers is an expert on nuclear politics and policy He was a member of the fi rst Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) and is currently Co-Chair of the Government DECC Non-Government Organisation Nuclear Forum

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

8 9 George Evansindd 1 27062016 1609

EVANS

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ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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A service designed around

you and your needs We offer

a range of household tasks to

make your home life easier

Let us help make your home l i fe easier

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We provide a range of services within your own home to make things easier for you

We do the jobs you find difficult to do talk to us about

n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

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vacuuming

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If we can help make your life easier or help a family

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

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We do the jobs you find difficult to do talk to us about

n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

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n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

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vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

We provide a range of services within your own home to make things easier for you

We do the jobs you find difficult to do talk to us about

n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

for you

n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

n General cleaning - including dusting sweeping

vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

Are you struggling with a mountain of ironing Is it difficult getting out to pick up your pension or prescription Then help is at hand

We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

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If we can help make your life easier or help a family

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

We do the jobs you fi nd diffi cult to do talk to us about

Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it for you

Picking up pensions andor prescriptions General cleaning - including dusting

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You choose

Contact usIf you think we can help you a family member of neighbourCall us on01952 380924 (offi ce hours)EmailhelpathandtelfordgovukOr write to us atHelp at HandWellington Civic amp Leisure CentreLarkin Way WellingtonTelford TF1 1LX

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YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

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A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

12 13 Makeoverindd 1 27062016 2046

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Friends of The Princess Royal Hospital Telford Ltd

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Princess Royal Hospital is a group of volunteers

of all ages who work together to raise funds for the hospital

Together we run a very busy Coffee Shop within the hospital open 7 days a week including

Bank Holidays 1-5pm

All profi ts are used to buy equipment for the Hospital Trust and this amounted to pound156000 last year Departments

which have benefi ted from these funds include AampE ITU Ophthalmology and Physiotherapy

If you have a couple of hours to spare please get in touch

Our volunteer shifts offer a variety of duties

For more information call in and see the Shop Manager

Tanya Griffi n 01952 641222 Ext 4721 4211

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spiritGEORGIA WILLIAMS TRUST NEWSLETTER middot JULY 2016

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Join In

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DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

Stubleyrsquos are also the local stockists of Cotswold Fireside arm

chairs available in two or three seaters and made to order in a large range of luxury fabrics

To accommodate all budgets a selection of fl at packed furniture is on offer with a small build charge for those who donrsquot want to tackle it themselves

A two-man delivery service means that they can put your furniture once unboxed into a room of your choice and remove any packaging at no extra cost

So whatever it is you are looking for call in and Mark or one of his salerooms staff will be happy to help

For more information visit their showroom or call 01952 257610

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

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To everyone entering our July

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Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

22 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 23

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

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MORE WWITITLES FROM

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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BACK TO BACHARACH

FOLLOWING ON from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joelrsquos original touring band ELIO PACE delivers this sensa-tional tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel

Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

WIN THEATRE TICKETSWrekin News has teamed up with the Theatre Severn to offer one lucky

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AS FEATURED in the BBC TV documentary ldquoThe Joy of the Guitar Riffrdquo Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin ndash Together on the same bill for the very fi rst time

Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the original bands live or not Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash basically THE BEST BITS ALL OF THE TIME

Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash

Performed by ELIO PACE and his band

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Please note this promotion will be live from the 24th June 2016 and ends on the 8th September 2016SuperTicket offer

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For your chance to win this great prize and enjoy a lovely meal in fantastic surroundings email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win tickets to Trucking Live

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

Barclay GardensDonnington

Tel 01952 605 321

FarcroftWellington

Tel 01952 223 447

Cottage ChristianNewport

Tel 01952 825 557

l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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You may have seen in the news recently that the Financial Conduct Authority

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Over recent months I have been able to get refunds of between pound100 and pound42000 for local people just like you Just imagine how helpful a windfall such as this would be when your Holiday credit card bill lands on your doormat or when you are dreaming of that Cruise yoursquove seen on the TV adverts

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Anthony Yates

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Power and EfficiencyThe CX-3 is powered by Mazdarsquos SKYACTIV-D Diesel four-cylinder in-line DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 105ps at 4000rpm and 270Nm at 1600-2500rpm

0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

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To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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EXTRA workshops are being arranged in Telford to meet demand from

town centre traders keen to get involved with a programme to help boost their business

The workshops are being funded through Telford amp Wrekin Councilrsquos Pride In Your High Street Fund and organisers say they are delighted by the reaction from traders so far

The fi rst sessions have been launched in Oakengates and are being rolled out in Wellington Newport Madeley Donnington Ironbridge and Hadley

More workshops are now being held in Oakengates after demand grew so strongly following the launch in May

Sally Themans from the team delivering the business support programme said a lot of work was taking place to make people aware of the workshops in each area

She said ldquoThere are a wide variety of sessions on offer from social media workshops to window dressing advice and lots more besides and we are delighted that traders are getting involved

ldquoWe have just launched in Newport and Wellington which were both really positive and word is starting to get around that these practical workshops are a great opportunity for people to improve their business at no cost to themselves whatsoever

ldquoAll of the workshops are very hands-on and we have had fantastic feedback from the traders who have attended them so far - so much so that we are now having to put more on in Oakengates because demand is so high which is greatrdquo

Many of the workshops can be arranged at a time to suit individual traders and are all aimed at helping businesses to attract more customers and kick-start an upward curve for high streets across Telford amp Wrekin

All workshops are followed up by ongoing individually-tailored support on a one-to-one basis as well as further coaching at the business ownerrsquos premises

Traders at the launch in Wellington held at The

Pheasant Inn brewery tap on June 8 said they were excited to get going and appealed for more traders to get involved

Deltora Malone of Caribbean food outlet Joyrsquos Place in The Parade said ldquoItrsquos really quite inspiring because all the various elements of the sessions are the kinds of things I think I need to know

ldquoI know lots of people who have either set up their own business or are thinking about it and this will give them more confi dence to get on and become a successrdquo

Pam Mansell of Tinks Treasures in Crown Street added ldquoItrsquos really important that everyone gets involved - including the bigger shops - because we have a great local town and we should all be working together to promote itrdquo

For more information about how to get involved go to the project website at wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs or call 01952 951234

More details about the Pride In Your High Street Fund are on the Telford amp Wrekin Council website at httpwwwtelfordgovukhighstpridE

Extra workshops for our traders

Lots of chances to winWe have lined-up another packed issue of Wrekin News for you with more opportuniti es than ever before to win some fantasti c prizes Herersquos a round-up of where you will fi nd our great competi ti ons

Your chance to have the team at Deighton Hair amp Beauty treat you to a hair and beauty makeover

Local author Chris Owenrsquos new book remembers our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more parti cularly those who perished in the Batt le of the Somme

We have ti ckets to see the Billy Joel Songbook and Back to Bacharach at the Theatre Severn Plus ti ckets to see Purple Zeppelin at The Place

We have FIVE pairs of standard ti ckets for the Odeon plus two ti ckets for the Odeonrsquos Silver Screen

We have FIVE pairs of tickets for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

Win a wonderful meal for two at Carriages - Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem

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12

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by this

cataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all Warsrsquo

Read detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relatives

wishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battles

in which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance and

arrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash as

directed by the mandarins in Whitehall

Read about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officer

training courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families and

businesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes local

peoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event which

radically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndash

the legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in terms

of commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualty

numbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastrophe

Read how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to their

ultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorials

Discover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which was

revealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration of

arguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community

Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduate

and lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is covering

other towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and its

origins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equally

devastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and the

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Local childrenrsquos charity is asking the community to contact them A local childrenrsquos charity is asking Telford schools parents and governors to contact them about their services to children and young people Mentor Link provides one to one support social and emotional support to vulnerable and distressed children by professionally recruited and trained mentors and counsellors The service supports children with issues ranging from family diffi culties self- harm anxiety or bullying and helps to improve self- esteem relationships and engagement in learning The charity can provide the service within the school setting or directly to families and their children To raise awareness of this important service the charity is asking the community of Telford to contact them for further information and talk to their staff

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06 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Fordhall Farm celebrates

A fl yover from a Griffi n helicopter from RAF Shawbury was one of the highlights of a big street party in Telford to celebrate the 90th birthday of The Queen

Hundreds of people attended the My Options party held at Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre in Severn Drive Wellington on Friday 10 June including people who use the services their carers and families staff and volunteers They were all joined by staff from the emergency services There was even a tank on show

The event was created with the help of a number of individuals and companies who provided food and drink prizes and decorations

Dancing was the order of the day as the rain held off for everyone to enjoy the food live

music and activities Deb Williams Service

Delivery Manager My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services Telford amp Wrekin Council said ldquoldquoThank you to everyone the staff volunteers and our customers for organising such a great party Thank you also to the local businesses and community for helping with their displays donations and support Months of planning and hard work and a lot of imagination went into creating this event It was a really fun day that was enjoyed by allrdquo

The new Mayor of the Borough of Telford amp Wrekin Councillor Rae Evans said ldquoThis must be one of the biggest and best parties in the borough to celebrate the Queenrsquos birthday Well done to everyone involved

in creating such a great event to mark such a special occasionrdquo

Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre is part of the Councilrsquos lsquoMy Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Servicesrsquo which provide a wide range of person-centred support to vulnerable adults and young people including support for people with learning disabilities mental health needs young people leaving care and older people

Services include registered residential support Community Activity and Wellbeing services a lsquoShared Livesrsquo scheme as well as providing individual support to people in the community and in their own homes

For more information about My Options Services visit wwwmyoptionstelfordcouk or call My Options on 01952 381317

Street party for the Queenrsquos birthday

BRITAINrsquoS fi rst community-owned farm will celebrate its 10th anniversary by joining forces with as many

as 5000 businesses across the UK to promote the positive impact community businesses have on the local economy and quality of life of its residents

The Community Business Weekend on July 2 and 3 will see a host of inspiring events across the country promoting a sector worth pound2bn and employs almost 27000 people

Fordhall Farm in Shropshire was established after a David amp Goliath-style battle by a brother-and-sister team to raise pound800000 to buy the tenancy

Charlotte and Ben Hollins launched a campaign to save their late fatherrsquos legacy back in 2006 Now 10 years on they are so grateful to the thousands of shareholders and volunteers who supported their cause they are key supporters of the drive to grow community businesses across the UK

The farm which has proved a massive success story with a new farm shop and cafe added to the facilities during the last decade will be open for the July weekend

ldquoThe support and encouragement we had from so many people over the years still never ceases to amaze and humble merdquo said Charlotte

ldquoIt was so important to us at the time that we saved the farm for the community and now to see it

thriving with tourists volunteers youth groups and other visitors is exactly what we hoped for

ldquoWe certainly hope this weekend will show people what can be achieved and that each contribution no matter how small makes a massive difference and can improve life for all If there is a further contribution that we can make as part of our legacy it is to encourage more communities to believe they can save and launch businesses together in their local area and take ownership of them to have a say in their own futurerdquo

Community Business Weekend is being supported by Power to Change the organisation launched to support and help grow community businesses with pound100m of Lottery funding

ldquoThese businesses return control to the community and can have long-lasting benefi ts for health and well beingrdquo explained a spokesperson for Power to Change

ldquoWhat is even more encouraging is we have seen real growth in this sector with more community businesses being established adding up to pound19billion worth of assets across the UK

ldquoThis is why it is important now to let people see what is being done in terms of social cohesion and inspiring pride in an area and a sense of purposerdquo

Community businesses are owned and run by the community with the main aim of helping to bring people together to improve their local area

Nuclear power - must-have or madness

Newport 21 is hosting a free talk lsquoNuclear Power - Must-have or Madnessrsquo by Professor Andy Blowers OBE on Monday 4th July 7pm at the Cosy Hall Water Lane Newport

The future of nuclear power in the UK is at a critical point There is on-going uncertainty about the future of the proposed Hinkley Point power station without a decision by EDF Also Hitachi is pursuing an agreement on fi nancial subsidies from the UK government for its planned new plant at Wylfa Anglesey

Prof Andy Blowers is an expert on nuclear politics and policy He was a member of the fi rst Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) and is currently Co-Chair of the Government DECC Non-Government Organisation Nuclear Forum

FREE ENTRY middot REFRESHMENTS There will be the opportunity for questions and discussion on the

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

8 9 George Evansindd 1 27062016 1609

EVANS

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 09

ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

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We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

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We do the jobs you find difficult to do talk to us about

n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

for you

n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

n General cleaning - including dusting sweeping

vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

Are you struggling with a mountain of ironing Is it difficult getting out to pick up your pension or prescription Then help is at hand

We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

week a few hours a month or simply as and when your

ironing builds up You choose

Our services cost pound1250 per hour and all staff are

police checked and insured Every effort will be made

to enable the same worker to come and see you every

time unless they are on holiday or ill

If we can help make your life easier or help a family

member or neighbour then call us on 01952 380924

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

We do the jobs you fi nd diffi cult to do talk to us about

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Picking up pensions andor prescriptions General cleaning - including dusting

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You choose

Contact usIf you think we can help you a family member of neighbourCall us on01952 380924 (offi ce hours)EmailhelpathandtelfordgovukOr write to us atHelp at HandWellington Civic amp Leisure CentreLarkin Way WellingtonTelford TF1 1LX

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 1 24062016 1235

YOUR WELLINGTON

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SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 2 24062016 1236

A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

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Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

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Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

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Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

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Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

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Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Serves

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

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From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

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Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Fordhall Farm celebrates

A fl yover from a Griffi n helicopter from RAF Shawbury was one of the highlights of a big street party in Telford to celebrate the 90th birthday of The Queen

Hundreds of people attended the My Options party held at Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre in Severn Drive Wellington on Friday 10 June including people who use the services their carers and families staff and volunteers They were all joined by staff from the emergency services There was even a tank on show

The event was created with the help of a number of individuals and companies who provided food and drink prizes and decorations

Dancing was the order of the day as the rain held off for everyone to enjoy the food live

music and activities Deb Williams Service

Delivery Manager My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services Telford amp Wrekin Council said ldquoldquoThank you to everyone the staff volunteers and our customers for organising such a great party Thank you also to the local businesses and community for helping with their displays donations and support Months of planning and hard work and a lot of imagination went into creating this event It was a really fun day that was enjoyed by allrdquo

The new Mayor of the Borough of Telford amp Wrekin Councillor Rae Evans said ldquoThis must be one of the biggest and best parties in the borough to celebrate the Queenrsquos birthday Well done to everyone involved

in creating such a great event to mark such a special occasionrdquo

Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre is part of the Councilrsquos lsquoMy Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Servicesrsquo which provide a wide range of person-centred support to vulnerable adults and young people including support for people with learning disabilities mental health needs young people leaving care and older people

Services include registered residential support Community Activity and Wellbeing services a lsquoShared Livesrsquo scheme as well as providing individual support to people in the community and in their own homes

For more information about My Options Services visit wwwmyoptionstelfordcouk or call My Options on 01952 381317

Street party for the Queenrsquos birthday

BRITAINrsquoS fi rst community-owned farm will celebrate its 10th anniversary by joining forces with as many

as 5000 businesses across the UK to promote the positive impact community businesses have on the local economy and quality of life of its residents

The Community Business Weekend on July 2 and 3 will see a host of inspiring events across the country promoting a sector worth pound2bn and employs almost 27000 people

Fordhall Farm in Shropshire was established after a David amp Goliath-style battle by a brother-and-sister team to raise pound800000 to buy the tenancy

Charlotte and Ben Hollins launched a campaign to save their late fatherrsquos legacy back in 2006 Now 10 years on they are so grateful to the thousands of shareholders and volunteers who supported their cause they are key supporters of the drive to grow community businesses across the UK

The farm which has proved a massive success story with a new farm shop and cafe added to the facilities during the last decade will be open for the July weekend

ldquoThe support and encouragement we had from so many people over the years still never ceases to amaze and humble merdquo said Charlotte

ldquoIt was so important to us at the time that we saved the farm for the community and now to see it

thriving with tourists volunteers youth groups and other visitors is exactly what we hoped for

ldquoWe certainly hope this weekend will show people what can be achieved and that each contribution no matter how small makes a massive difference and can improve life for all If there is a further contribution that we can make as part of our legacy it is to encourage more communities to believe they can save and launch businesses together in their local area and take ownership of them to have a say in their own futurerdquo

Community Business Weekend is being supported by Power to Change the organisation launched to support and help grow community businesses with pound100m of Lottery funding

ldquoThese businesses return control to the community and can have long-lasting benefi ts for health and well beingrdquo explained a spokesperson for Power to Change

ldquoWhat is even more encouraging is we have seen real growth in this sector with more community businesses being established adding up to pound19billion worth of assets across the UK

ldquoThis is why it is important now to let people see what is being done in terms of social cohesion and inspiring pride in an area and a sense of purposerdquo

Community businesses are owned and run by the community with the main aim of helping to bring people together to improve their local area

Nuclear power - must-have or madness

Newport 21 is hosting a free talk lsquoNuclear Power - Must-have or Madnessrsquo by Professor Andy Blowers OBE on Monday 4th July 7pm at the Cosy Hall Water Lane Newport

The future of nuclear power in the UK is at a critical point There is on-going uncertainty about the future of the proposed Hinkley Point power station without a decision by EDF Also Hitachi is pursuing an agreement on fi nancial subsidies from the UK government for its planned new plant at Wylfa Anglesey

Prof Andy Blowers is an expert on nuclear politics and policy He was a member of the fi rst Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) and is currently Co-Chair of the Government DECC Non-Government Organisation Nuclear Forum

FREE ENTRY middot REFRESHMENTS There will be the opportunity for questions and discussion on the

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

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EVANS

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 09

ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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vacuuming

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 1 24062016 1235

YOUR WELLINGTON

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SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 2 24062016 1236

A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Join In

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Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

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Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

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Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

Standard Cinema PassLiz Bailey St Georges

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

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Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

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So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

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Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

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Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

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Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

DAREVENTS CALEN

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 33

Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Invading France for the fizz of it

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Serves

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Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Fordhall Farm celebrates

A fl yover from a Griffi n helicopter from RAF Shawbury was one of the highlights of a big street party in Telford to celebrate the 90th birthday of The Queen

Hundreds of people attended the My Options party held at Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre in Severn Drive Wellington on Friday 10 June including people who use the services their carers and families staff and volunteers They were all joined by staff from the emergency services There was even a tank on show

The event was created with the help of a number of individuals and companies who provided food and drink prizes and decorations

Dancing was the order of the day as the rain held off for everyone to enjoy the food live

music and activities Deb Williams Service

Delivery Manager My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services Telford amp Wrekin Council said ldquoldquoThank you to everyone the staff volunteers and our customers for organising such a great party Thank you also to the local businesses and community for helping with their displays donations and support Months of planning and hard work and a lot of imagination went into creating this event It was a really fun day that was enjoyed by allrdquo

The new Mayor of the Borough of Telford amp Wrekin Councillor Rae Evans said ldquoThis must be one of the biggest and best parties in the borough to celebrate the Queenrsquos birthday Well done to everyone involved

in creating such a great event to mark such a special occasionrdquo

Lakewood Court and Wellbeing Centre is part of the Councilrsquos lsquoMy Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Servicesrsquo which provide a wide range of person-centred support to vulnerable adults and young people including support for people with learning disabilities mental health needs young people leaving care and older people

Services include registered residential support Community Activity and Wellbeing services a lsquoShared Livesrsquo scheme as well as providing individual support to people in the community and in their own homes

For more information about My Options Services visit wwwmyoptionstelfordcouk or call My Options on 01952 381317

Street party for the Queenrsquos birthday

BRITAINrsquoS fi rst community-owned farm will celebrate its 10th anniversary by joining forces with as many

as 5000 businesses across the UK to promote the positive impact community businesses have on the local economy and quality of life of its residents

The Community Business Weekend on July 2 and 3 will see a host of inspiring events across the country promoting a sector worth pound2bn and employs almost 27000 people

Fordhall Farm in Shropshire was established after a David amp Goliath-style battle by a brother-and-sister team to raise pound800000 to buy the tenancy

Charlotte and Ben Hollins launched a campaign to save their late fatherrsquos legacy back in 2006 Now 10 years on they are so grateful to the thousands of shareholders and volunteers who supported their cause they are key supporters of the drive to grow community businesses across the UK

The farm which has proved a massive success story with a new farm shop and cafe added to the facilities during the last decade will be open for the July weekend

ldquoThe support and encouragement we had from so many people over the years still never ceases to amaze and humble merdquo said Charlotte

ldquoIt was so important to us at the time that we saved the farm for the community and now to see it

thriving with tourists volunteers youth groups and other visitors is exactly what we hoped for

ldquoWe certainly hope this weekend will show people what can be achieved and that each contribution no matter how small makes a massive difference and can improve life for all If there is a further contribution that we can make as part of our legacy it is to encourage more communities to believe they can save and launch businesses together in their local area and take ownership of them to have a say in their own futurerdquo

Community Business Weekend is being supported by Power to Change the organisation launched to support and help grow community businesses with pound100m of Lottery funding

ldquoThese businesses return control to the community and can have long-lasting benefi ts for health and well beingrdquo explained a spokesperson for Power to Change

ldquoWhat is even more encouraging is we have seen real growth in this sector with more community businesses being established adding up to pound19billion worth of assets across the UK

ldquoThis is why it is important now to let people see what is being done in terms of social cohesion and inspiring pride in an area and a sense of purposerdquo

Community businesses are owned and run by the community with the main aim of helping to bring people together to improve their local area

Nuclear power - must-have or madness

Newport 21 is hosting a free talk lsquoNuclear Power - Must-have or Madnessrsquo by Professor Andy Blowers OBE on Monday 4th July 7pm at the Cosy Hall Water Lane Newport

The future of nuclear power in the UK is at a critical point There is on-going uncertainty about the future of the proposed Hinkley Point power station without a decision by EDF Also Hitachi is pursuing an agreement on fi nancial subsidies from the UK government for its planned new plant at Wylfa Anglesey

Prof Andy Blowers is an expert on nuclear politics and policy He was a member of the fi rst Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) and is currently Co-Chair of the Government DECC Non-Government Organisation Nuclear Forum

FREE ENTRY middot REFRESHMENTS There will be the opportunity for questions and discussion on the

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

8 9 George Evansindd 1 27062016 1609

EVANS

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 09

ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

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We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

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n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

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n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

n General cleaning - including dusting sweeping

vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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We are available for as long you need us - an hour a

week a few hours a month or simply as and when your

ironing builds up You choose

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to enable the same worker to come and see you every

time unless they are on holiday or ill

If we can help make your life easier or help a family

member or neighbour then call us on 01952 380924

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Is there something else you need help with Donrsquot be afraid to ask

We do the jobs you fi nd diffi cult to do talk to us about

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Picking up pensions andor prescriptions General cleaning - including dusting

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You choose

Contact usIf you think we can help you a family member of neighbourCall us on01952 380924 (offi ce hours)EmailhelpathandtelfordgovukOr write to us atHelp at HandWellington Civic amp Leisure CentreLarkin Way WellingtonTelford TF1 1LX

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 2 24062016 1236

A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Join In

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Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

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Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

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Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

Standard Cinema PassLiz Bailey St Georges

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

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Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

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So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

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Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

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Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

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Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

DAREVENTS CALEN

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 33

Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Invading France for the fizz of it

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Serves

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Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

8 9 George Evansindd 1 27062016 1609

EVANS

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 09

ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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A service designed around

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vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

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n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

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n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

n General cleaning - including dusting sweeping

vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 1 24062016 1235

YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 2 24062016 1236

A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

12 13 Makeoverindd 1 27062016 2046

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 13

After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

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Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

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Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

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We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

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To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

BACK TO BACHARACH

FOLLOWING ON from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joelrsquos original touring band ELIO PACE delivers this sensa-tional tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel

Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

WIN THEATRE TICKETSWrekin News has teamed up with the Theatre Severn to offer one lucky

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AS FEATURED in the BBC TV documentary ldquoThe Joy of the Guitar Riffrdquo Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin ndash Together on the same bill for the very fi rst time

Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the original bands live or not Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians

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Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

GizziErskine

Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

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ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

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We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

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PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

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own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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EVANSGeorge

OUR PEACE Garden is looking particularly beautiful though we have a perpetual problem with weeds like any other garden It is looked after by a small group

of volunteers who meet on the fi rst and third Saturdays between 10am and noon each month of the spring summer and autumn Because of the way it is planted there are fl owers of some kind blooming for most of the year and we have been delighted with the way the garden has grown through the large number of local people who have planted there It seems to be universally admired

However we urgently need more volunteers to look after the place Good growing weather is shared by weeds and we need to have enthusiasts who can keep them down Unfortunately I canrsquot help much due to old age and that has affected some of the others too Itrsquos not an onerous job we meet on two Saturday mornings a month the fi rst and the third from 10am to 12noon Often the gardeners are congratulated and thanked by passing members of the public and we are all a very friendly group of folks At noon we go off for a coffee and a chat Do please join us if you can To contact us itrsquos easiest to ring me on 01952 641102

The rules are very simple ndash there are none This garden belongs to all of us and anyone can plant whatever they think is right when and where they decide to plant it There is no need to get permission we treat people who wish to put shrubs or fl owers in the garden as sensible adults who will think about all the others who plant there Naturally we would like anything that it going to grow tall at the back and little ones at the front and we donrsquot want anything to dominate the garden we hope no one will spoil anyone elsersquos efforts

Several shrubs and bushes are there as a little memorial to loved ones like the magnolia planted by my family in memory

The Wrekinrsquos favourite columnist

of my late wife and others are planted to show support for world peace while quite a lot of the plants are simply to make Wellington even more beautiful In some cases there are little plaques to explain their reason

One shrub was planted for local Buddhists by visiting monks with a message of peace from the Lord Buddha A peace rose was planted jointly by a German army ex-soldier and a British ex-soldier to remember the British and German soldiers killed in the Last World War The local Rotary Club and the Lions have contributed as have a Sikh a Muslim and a Jew We look forward to seeing the contribution of a group of West Indians in memory of the Black soldiers killed in wars Itrsquos a peace

OUR GardenWellington Peace Garden and our lovely volunteers who keep the weeds down by George Evans

However we urgently need more volunteers

garden to celebrate and promote peace as well as being an asset to the town

To begin with we all wondered if it would lsquocatch onrsquo but it has gradually grown from a few plants in the middle to almost the whole of the sixty yard patch we were allocated by Telford and Wrekin Council Several years ago I asked the leader of the council if we could take over a patch of ground somewhere in the town centre where the land was not likely to be used for anything else fi rst Andrew then after the election Kuldip for a bit of land where we could plant for peace The idea was that the council could do something for the town without spending any money The land would remain council property and cost nothing from council tax but would be looked after by volunteers Nobody argued with this and eventually this long narrow plot opposite the entrance to the Civic Centre was offered and I jumped at it saying ldquoYes pleaserdquo at once

Wellington Town Council joined in and the then Mayor the late Lesley Street a representative of T amp W Council and I ceremonially planted the fi rst trio of peace roses The Shropshire Star Telford Journal and BBC Radio Shropshire helped a lot by giving the project some publicity and a large group of Wellingtonians came along to support us

The result has been this beautiful garden where there would otherwise be only the boring lsquocouncil shrubrsquo lonicera nitida The councillors could see that they were enabled to do Wellington a favour without spending any money so they let us go

8 9 George Evansindd 1 27062016 1609

EVANS

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ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

To fi nd out more about how you could help please call George Evans on 01952 641102

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n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

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n Picking up pensions andor prescriptions

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vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

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A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Friends of The Princess Royal Hospital Telford Ltd

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Princess Royal Hospital is a group of volunteers

of all ages who work together to raise funds for the hospital

Together we run a very busy Coffee Shop within the hospital open 7 days a week including

Bank Holidays 1-5pm

All profi ts are used to buy equipment for the Hospital Trust and this amounted to pound156000 last year Departments

which have benefi ted from these funds include AampE ITU Ophthalmology and Physiotherapy

If you have a couple of hours to spare please get in touch

Our volunteer shifts offer a variety of duties

For more information call in and see the Shop Manager

Tanya Griffi n 01952 641222 Ext 4721 4211

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DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

Stubleyrsquos are also the local stockists of Cotswold Fireside arm

chairs available in two or three seaters and made to order in a large range of luxury fabrics

To accommodate all budgets a selection of fl at packed furniture is on offer with a small build charge for those who donrsquot want to tackle it themselves

A two-man delivery service means that they can put your furniture once unboxed into a room of your choice and remove any packaging at no extra cost

So whatever it is you are looking for call in and Mark or one of his salerooms staff will be happy to help

For more information visit their showroom or call 01952 257610

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 19

that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

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To everyone entering our July

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Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 23

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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uk pound999us $0000

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

BACK TO BACHARACH

FOLLOWING ON from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joelrsquos original touring band ELIO PACE delivers this sensa-tional tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel

Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

WIN THEATRE TICKETSWrekin News has teamed up with the Theatre Severn to offer one lucky

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PURPLE ZEPPELIN FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2016BOX OFFICE 01952 382382

AS FEATURED in the BBC TV documentary ldquoThe Joy of the Guitar Riffrdquo Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin ndash Together on the same bill for the very fi rst time

Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the original bands live or not Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash basically THE BEST BITS ALL OF THE TIME

Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash

Performed by ELIO PACE and his band

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Please note this promotion will be live from the 24th June 2016 and ends on the 8th September 2016SuperTicket offer

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Win ameal for two

Wrekin News has teamed up with our friends at Carriages Restaurant at the Station Hotel to offer one lucky reader a meal for two

For your chance to win this great prize and enjoy a lovely meal in fantastic surroundings email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win tickets to Trucking Live

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

GizziErskine

Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

Barclay GardensDonnington

Tel 01952 605 321

FarcroftWellington

Tel 01952 223 447

Cottage ChristianNewport

Tel 01952 825 557

l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 39

Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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EVANS

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ahead Of course the Borough Council still owns the land though all Wellington folk own the garden

Irsquom still occasionally asked what are the rules and to whom they have to apply to plant there We always say that there are no rules everyone is treated as a sensible person who would not want to spoil anyone elsersquos plants or to dominate the place This isnrsquot my garden or the councilrsquos garden it is OUR garden Our Town Council has contributed the large planter at the top end and the poppies spending tax money which we didnrsquot want but they look good and councillors mean well The volunteer group has no money and donrsquot want any We have a chairman Helen King Jan Johnstone is secretary and Irsquom president (senior geriatric) but no treasurer Come and plant what you like for whatever reason you like where you think best and help us with the weeding if you like but please donrsquot give us money

Some volunteers canrsquot make Saturday mornings and come at other times to suit themselves Because of my age and decrepitude I am unable to do any weeding myself which makes me feel guilty as it was my idea in the fi rst place so to ease my conscience the gang let me pay for the coffee The volunteers are often spoken to by passers-by and asked to explain about the garden with congratulations on the work they are doing

Can you help volunteerThe Peace Garden volunteers meet on every fi rst and third Saturday a month during spring summer and autumn between 10am and 12noon

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n Food shopping - we can take you or we can do it

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vacuuming

n Washing and ironing

n Cleaning internal windows

n Making and changing beds

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YOUR WELLINGTON

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the town

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was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

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YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

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A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Friends of The Princess Royal Hospital Telford Ltd

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Princess Royal Hospital is a group of volunteers

of all ages who work together to raise funds for the hospital

Together we run a very busy Coffee Shop within the hospital open 7 days a week including

Bank Holidays 1-5pm

All profi ts are used to buy equipment for the Hospital Trust and this amounted to pound156000 last year Departments

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If you have a couple of hours to spare please get in touch

Our volunteer shifts offer a variety of duties

For more information call in and see the Shop Manager

Tanya Griffi n 01952 641222 Ext 4721 4211

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spiritGEORGIA WILLIAMS TRUST NEWSLETTER middot JULY 2016

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Join In

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DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

Stubleyrsquos are also the local stockists of Cotswold Fireside arm

chairs available in two or three seaters and made to order in a large range of luxury fabrics

To accommodate all budgets a selection of fl at packed furniture is on offer with a small build charge for those who donrsquot want to tackle it themselves

A two-man delivery service means that they can put your furniture once unboxed into a room of your choice and remove any packaging at no extra cost

So whatever it is you are looking for call in and Mark or one of his salerooms staff will be happy to help

For more information visit their showroom or call 01952 257610

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

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We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

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Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

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Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

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amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

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The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

25554Population of Wellington

210Independent businesses in and around

the town

1244The year when the fi rst Market Charter

was awarded to Wellington

WELLINGTON FESTIVAL

Wellington Festival TicketsTickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Wellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival TicketsWellington Festival Tickets will be available from the 1st July 2016 via our websitewwwwellingtonartsfestcouk by emailing carolinemulvihilltelfordgovuk or write or pop into Wellington Town Councilrsquos Civic Offi ces on Larkin Way Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX

Spectacular three week arts celebration

THE annual Wellington Festival is a spectacular 3-week celebration of arts and culture taking place in the vibrant market town of Wellington and showcasing artists of national and international renown This year the Wellington Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and with funding and support from Wellington Town

Council and local businesses we are proud that the event remains one of the largest free access festivals in the UK This means that all events without exception are free to attend

The Festival brings together local and national artists to entertain audiences with an exciting mix of live performances including comedy talks photography fi lm literature music and workshops and in 2016 a special Culture event In celebration of its Anniversary this yearrsquos Festival will be bigger bolder more diverse and family friendly than ever before

Opening the Festival will be the Olympian (and national treasure) ndash Eddie ldquothe eaglerdquo Edwards - who will be talking about his escapades as he became the fi rst competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988 This year his story was told in the biographical fi lm Eddie the Eagle starring Hugh Jackman which showed his perseverance and achievements all without funding The following day will see a Comedy Club night with the award winning and nationally acclaimed comedian Hannah Sylvester and fi ve further acts who have been delighting audiences across the country with their observational insight and cutting satire this will be an evening to savour

From a travel-writing workshop with award-winning travel writer Marie Kreft to a talk by Tom Watt the radio sports presenter and ghost writer of David Beckhamrsquos autobiographyhellip

From The Nailmakers Daughters ndash three poets from the Black Country whose poetry is deeply rooted in the history of the area to Poems and Pints hosted by Tony Stringfellow which is an informal celebration of poetry in all its formshellip

From the Royal Shakespeare Association ndash Richard III by Andrew Jarvis and Peter Smith to a childrenrsquos circus workshop in the Market Square run by Leorsquos

7 October 2016 to 30 October 2016

by Cllr Cindy Mason-Morris Chair of the Wellington

Festival Committee

Loco CircushellipFrom Lesley Smith as Katherine Swynford in spectacular period costume

to The Art of Paper Making with Jonathan Korejko who teaches the art of creating handmade paper with the thoughts of famous writers and characters with the aim of teaching everyone that every Paper tells a story

From an evening with Moniza Alvi who has been shortlisted for the TS Elliot Prize to a talk by Bruce Lawson who wrote the biography of Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce)hellip

From childrenrsquos writing workshops hosted by Writing West Midlands and two wonderful workshops by Wrekin Writers to Sue Crampton the author of lsquoA Head Above Othersrsquo about the amazing life of Edith Picton Turbevill ndash the townrsquos fi rst female Member of Parliament hellip

From the Wrekin Photography Club lsquoSalonrdquo show to John Sam Jones ndash the LGB Activist and author hellip

In addition to the above events our Festival regulars will be pleased to see the return of Gloriana Keele University and Colin Pinney

These are just a few of the unique experiences you can have during this yearrsquos Festival With over 30 events and a huge breadth of artists from many different art forms its not surprising that so many of our audience eagerly anticipate the Festival programme each year The Wellington Festival brings you events and experiences that you simply could not have at any other time Please get hold of a programme or check out the website or Facebook page for full details

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 1 24062016 1235

YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

10 11 Wellington Town Council DPSindd 2 24062016 1236

A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

12 13 Makeoverindd 1 27062016 2046

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 13

After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Princess Royal Hospital is a group of volunteers

of all ages who work together to raise funds for the hospital

Together we run a very busy Coffee Shop within the hospital open 7 days a week including

Bank Holidays 1-5pm

All profi ts are used to buy equipment for the Hospital Trust and this amounted to pound156000 last year Departments

which have benefi ted from these funds include AampE ITU Ophthalmology and Physiotherapy

If you have a couple of hours to spare please get in touch

Our volunteer shifts offer a variety of duties

For more information call in and see the Shop Manager

Tanya Griffi n 01952 641222 Ext 4721 4211

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spiritGEORGIA WILLIAMS TRUST NEWSLETTER middot JULY 2016

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Free Y our

Join In

England amp Wales Registered Charity 1153519

wwwthegeorgiawilliamstrustorg

DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

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So whatever it is you are looking for call in and Mark or one of his salerooms staff will be happy to help

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 19

that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 23

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

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PEN amp SWORD

WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

BACK TO BACHARACH

FOLLOWING ON from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joelrsquos original touring band ELIO PACE delivers this sensa-tional tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel

Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

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When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

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Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

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Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win tickets to Trucking Live

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

Barclay GardensDonnington

Tel 01952 605 321

FarcroftWellington

Tel 01952 223 447

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

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5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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YOUR WELLINGTON

wwwwellington-shropshiregovuk

SAVE THE DATEVICTORIAN MARKET LANTERN PARADE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT 26th NOVEMBER 2016

REVIVING OUR HIGH STREETS

Team Wellington are calling for your ideasAs a trader group TEAM WELLINGTON are doing their best to bring more people more trade and more profi t into the town centre Theyrsquore putting on events adding PopUp stalls into the market and working as hard as they can to fi ll those empty shops and offi cesWhat do you think needs fi xing in WellingtonWhatrsquos right and whatrsquos wrongldquoMany people we speak to love this town of Wellington they have a fondness for the market town and many people are sad to see banks and shops closing So often the best ideas for reviving a town are with the people who live there and use the place on a daily basis Please let us know any ideas you have for improvements to the town centrerdquoTherersquos a Collecting Box for comments in the PopUp Pitch at Wellington Market or you can email Frank or Fay with your ideas - frankmyddlenet or fayshropshireenterprisecouk

pound30 Voucher for the best idea The Team are offering pound30 to spend at CARRIAGES in Wellington for the best idea of the month

MONTHLY MEET UPSTEAM WELLINGTON Monthly Meet Ups This town centre group has come together to help the retail and economic regeneration of the town Traders property owners businesses and councillors working together to promote improve and enhance Wellingtonrsquos reputation as a shopping destination support the trading environment and help attract new customers and investment to Wellington Their very clear aims are to help businesses and the town prosper and bring footfall and spend into the town centreThe group meets monthly membership is free for independent traders and all ideas are welcome for how to build trade fi ll up the empty shops make stronger businesses and put some power into lsquoHigh Street Revivalrsquo in Wellington

NEWS FROM TEAM WELLINGTON

Programme Date Time

High Street Excellence 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 7th July Thurs 14th July Thurs 21th July and Thurs 28th July 2016

8am - 11am

Thurs 14th July Thurs 21st July Thurs 28th July and Thurs 4th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Tues 13th Sept Tues 20thSeptTues 27th Sept and 4th Oct 2016

8am-11am

Tues 4th Oct Tues 11th Oct Tues 18th Oct and Tues 25th Oct 2016

3pm - 6pm

Wed 2nd Nov Wed 9th Nov Wed 16th Nov and Wed 23rd Nov 2016

8am - 11am

Locally Social 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 27th June and Mon 11th July 2016 3pm ndash 6pm

Retail Sustainability 2 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Thurs 6th Oct 2016 and Thurs 13th Oct 2016 8am - 11am

Market Testing 3 x 3hr one to one support in coaching sessions

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking

Successful Selling 2 x 3hr workshops

Mon 5th Sept and Mon 12th Sept 2016 8am ndash 11am

Mon 24th Oct and Mon 31st Oct 2016 3pm - 6pm

Wed 7th Dec and Wed 14th Dec 2016 8am - 11am

Wed 18th Jan and Wed 25th Jan 2017 3pm - 6pm

Tues 7th March and Tues 14th March 2017 3pm ndash 6pm

Business Start Up 4 x 3hr workshops plus additional coaching

Mon 8th Aug Mon 15th Aug Mon 22nd Aug and Tues 30th Aug 2016

3pm - 6pm

Harnessing TripAdvisor and AirBnB 1 x 3hr workshop

Mon 5th Sept 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 20th Oct 2016 3pm-6pm

Mon 5th Dec 2016 3pm - 6pm

Thurs 19th Jan 2017 8am - 11am

Wed 22nd March 2017 3pm - 6pm

Being Big in your Community 1 x 3hr workshop

Thurs 4th August 2016 8am - 11am

Itrsquos Just Window Dressing 1 x 3hr one to one support session

Flexible to suit you we will arrange date and time upon booking Available to support 6 businesses

Wellington Current PIYHS Programme Dates wwwgood-2-greatcoukpiyhs

Please note venues to be confirmed

Calling all business owners in WellingtonTime and money the most precious of resources and often one or the other is in short supply for many business owners Good2Great understand the pressures you face and how easy it is to become distracted from your core objectives when yoursquore trying to balance cash fl ow and grow your customer base while also maintaining a quality service Itrsquos a stark fact that only 4 of business owners get to realise their dreams about half fail within the fi rst four years and 24 simply survive As a business in Wellington you could be eligible to receive fully funded business support

Attached are our programme dates all are designed to be accessible in small bite sized workshops with coaching onsite in your premises and aim to increase footfall dwell time and help customers to commit a higher proportion of their expenditure to local high street shops Can you afford not to attend

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A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Join In

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Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

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Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

Standard Cinema PassLiz Bailey St Georges

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

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Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

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Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

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The Red Hot Chilli

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CelebrityChef

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Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

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Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

DAREVENTS CALEN

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 33

Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Invading France for the fizz of it

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Serves

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Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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A VERY big thank you to Wrekin News fi rst makeover winner Sian Oliver from Red Lake in Telford

Sian came to the salon on Monday 20 June for the make over morning with myself Sara our Beauty

Therapist and our young colour technician SophieSian had visited the salon the previous week when we had

our fi rst introduction and our fi rst consultation I asked Sian to tell me about her hair what she liked and what she didnrsquot her life style and how she styled her hair at home and what she expected from the make over As a hairdresser we must listen to the client and while we are we can asses the hairs integrity and history I have to say Sian was a great client to work with very open and positive and genuinely wanted a real change As you can see from the before picture Sianrsquos hair was OK but did nothing for her the make up of the hair is fi ne but quite dense the hair had been layered and a home colour that was just ok but fl at and at one level and no life and vibrancy In my opinion fi ne hair is cosmetically great because it is compact with a tight cuticle you can achieve great vibrancy and condition medium and short fi ne hair that is layered doesnrsquot really work layering hair is by design to create volume and texture on fi ne hair it does the opposite leaving it fl at with no structure and hard work for the client to maintain

So on this basis we constructed a hair cut to

create a strong shape with volume and a little softness to the back and temple area

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we saw during the consultation was ok the depth fi ne but the tone of colour was lacking We decided on the choice of colours strong Copper Reds with a Panel of light Copper placement of the colour was left until the hair cut was complete

The hair cut is built up from six distinct sections the top section is a stand alone section or a disconnected section if you prefer from the back I used very short graduation going onto round over directed graduation this will give you a very soft unconnected blend that builds up weight and volume perfect for this hair type and on to the colour This cutting technique is best served by the bottom or outer section being darker giving even more shape defi nition

Sophie used a soft blend technique of colouring to apply the four Copper Reds some of which were inter mixed this

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and shade at every angle you look from the great thing about natural hair is that it is not one colour it has light and shade for a number of reasons and this is why we use this technique Sophie has made a fantastic job of Sianrsquos colour as she does every day Sophie has been with us from Saturday girl to now

I hope you like the results thank you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

Win a hair and beauty makeoverNow itrsquos your chance to win the opportunity to experience the fantastic makeover that our lucky winner Sian enjoyed We have teamed up with Deighton Hair amp Beauty once again to off er one lucky Wrekin News reader a full hair and beauty makeover

The makeover will include consultation cutting colouring an appropriate hair treatment and make up by Sara Jackson

WHATrsquoS INCLUDED

HOW TO ENTER

To enter our makeover competi ti on please send your name and contact telephone number to Tania Baylis Makeover Competi ti on Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk(Entrants must be 18 years or older be open to new hair and beauty suggesti ons from the stylist and beauti cian and be available at a convenient ti me for the makeover to suit Deightonrsquos Hair amp Beauty and to meet magazine print deadlines)

The colour Sian had was not to bad but as we

BeforeNew You

Sian was the perfect client to receive our make-over as I discovered during our consultation that she wears very little make up and was happy to give me a freehand to create the look I achieved

Sian had a very even complexion so very little corrective make up was required I just needed to enhance her natural complexion whilst taking into account the hair colour Barry and Sophie had used to create the soft tones in Sianrsquos hair

The shape of the hair-cut and colour are all

paramount when choosing make up colours for the eyes and lips

I started by waxing Sianrsquos eyebrows to enhance the eye area and create the illusion of lifting the brow area to open up the eyes

Bronze and copper eye shadows were applied to blend in with the skin tone and hair colour I then defi ned the eyes with a liquid eye-liners and a few false lashes The lashes will last up to a two week period if Sian is gentle when removing eye make up

I then shaded Sianrsquos brows in a little darker than her natural colour to add defi nition Lip liner colour and gloss were applied and the fi nishing touch was bronzer brushed onto the cheek area with hilighter to enhance the cheek bones

Barry Sophie and I really enjoyed creating Sianrsquos look and look forward to completing many more make overs in the future

Sara given a freehand to create a new and enhanced look for Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

Sian Oliver was the fi rst lucky winner of the Wrekin News Makeover competition She was treated to a full hair and beauty transformation at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

Barry Deighton writes to explain how Sianrsquos makeover was completed

The Wrekin News Makeover

is a fantastic way to colour hair gives you light and

now

you to Wrekin News and of course Sian hope you like your new you

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

My total transformation

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Join In

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DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

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Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

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Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

DAREVENTS CALEN

Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Coverage Care pageindd 1 25062016 1318

Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

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Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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CarriagesCarriages is at The Parade Wellington call 01952 246855 or visit their website

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Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

36 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

Top Ten Tips

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

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Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

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Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

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The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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After

Thank you to the Wrekin News for giving me the opportunity to have this make over and hair restyle at Deighton Hair amp Beauty

The Deighton team are all very passionate professional and were totally accommodating to my requests They get a real satisfaction from passing on their knowledge and experience

Barry cut my hair in a very fl attening style giving it good texture body and fullness

Sophie was exceptional at doing the colouring My makeup was applied by Sara who also provided me with

advice on different techniques and colours to suit my skin tone I enjoyed the day and was pleased with the total transformation

which gave me a very natural effect The makeover gave me a much needed boost at this time of year

Thank you Sian

Above Sian is pictured with Sophie Barry and Sara from Deightonrsquos Hair and Beauty - the team who completed Sianrsquos new look

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Join In

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DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

Stubleyrsquos are also the local stockists of Cotswold Fireside arm

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To accommodate all budgets a selection of fl at packed furniture is on offer with a small build charge for those who donrsquot want to tackle it themselves

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

Standard Cinema PassLiz Bailey St Georges

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

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FarcroftWellington

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Cottage ChristianNewport

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

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Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

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Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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spiritGEORGIA WILLIAMS TRUST NEWSLETTER middot JULY 2016

14 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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Join In

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DIARY DATES

Fashion ShowOn Friday 8 July at 7pm held at the Whitehouse Hotel the Trust will be holding its fi rst Fashion Show Wersquore currently looking for independent retailers to come along with stalls and show off their products For more details please contact us directly on our Facebook page

Golf DayOn Saturday 4 September there is a Golf Day at Muxton Golf Course We are looking for keen golfers to take part at pound30 per person or pound120 per team (a maximum of four people per team) This includes a bacon bap and hot drink before teeing off a round of golf followed by a meals and prizes For more information please contact Jay Nash at Fortiss Sports Hortonwood

Good LuckGood luck to our three scuba diving scholarship fi nalists There will be more details on the chosen applicant in the coming weeks

Peru tripThe Trust would like to wish Charlotte Clarke the best of luck as she is off to Peru on an adventure and mission to help out in an orphanage We look forward to hearing all about her expedition on her return in August

BounceathonFollowing on from the Trust purchasing a trampoline for Ercall Wood the students are partaking in a lsquoBounceathonrsquo Students will be taking it in turns to bounce from 845 through until 1500 Great effort

Sponsored walkErcall Wood are also doing a sponsored walk from the School grounds up the Wrekin and then back down again Thank you for

your continuing support towards the Trust

Georgia Williams Trust AwardThe Trust are looking forward to attending the Ercall Wood sports presentation evening where they will be presenting the Georgia Williams Trust Award to another dedicated and deserving young person Itrsquos always lovely to meet such keen and friendly students

Cosford Air Show fl ight for Trusts planeOn Saturday 19 June the Trusts new plane through the lsquoBuild-a-planersquo project fl ew into Cosford Air Show This is an exciting opportunity for the Trust to branch out into unusual ventures and to continue the work Georgia started The plane will be used to provide extra educational support to disabled and disadvantaged young people

Stubleyrsquos goes from strength to strength

Established in Wellington in 1977 Stubleyrsquos has gone from strength to strength Originally started by his farther as a secondhand business Mark Stubley has just celebrated his 32 year of being sole owner

Since being totally refurbished throughout nine years ago Stubleyrsquos left the second hand trade behind and now sell only new A-Grade high end ranges of oak and pine the later being made here in the Uk Apart from the solid wood ranges they stock there is also a huge selection of beds and mattresses with prices starting at just pound39

Stubleyrsquos are also the local stockists of Cotswold Fireside arm

chairs available in two or three seaters and made to order in a large range of luxury fabrics

To accommodate all budgets a selection of fl at packed furniture is on offer with a small build charge for those who donrsquot want to tackle it themselves

A two-man delivery service means that they can put your furniture once unboxed into a room of your choice and remove any packaging at no extra cost

So whatever it is you are looking for call in and Mark or one of his salerooms staff will be happy to help

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

To get in touch with the group please email friendsofdothillgmailcom or text message only to 07706942376

Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 19

that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

Ray QuinnHilary Morris Wrockwardine

Standard Cinema PassLiz Bailey St Georges

Silver Screen Cinema PassJulie Pearce Lilleshall

Shrewsbury Flower ShowJulie Butt ery Oakengates

Dorrells Restaurant Hadley Park House Hotel

Bernie and Pat Lewis

THEATRE TICKETS

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MEAL FOR TWO

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

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Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

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Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

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The Red Hot Chilli

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CelebrityChef

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Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

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Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

DAREVENTS CALEN

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 33

Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Invading France for the fizz of it

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Serves

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Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

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Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

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Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

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We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 19

that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

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Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 23

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

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Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

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Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Coverage Care pageindd 1 25062016 1318

Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 33

Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 39

Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

匀挀爀愀琀挀栀 戀攀氀漀眀 琀栀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀

椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

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PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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DOTHILL became a local nature reserve early this year It can be found either side of Severn Drive near Dothill School (TF1 3JB) It can also

be accessed from Admaston House and Silkin Way

Covering approximately 40 hectares it has a variety of habitats including lakes ponds streams woodland and grassland

Inhabited from at least Saxon times owned by the earl of Mercia and later the families of Steventon and Forrester (who are still present locally) The remains of a moat and house are still present

Its main source of fame is of course it was brought and sold on behalf of Wellington council by Wrekin News own George Evans

Now owned and managed by Telford and Wrekin and Wellington councils With the help of friends of Dothill Local Nature Reserve a group of local volunteers and organisations

We do a variety of practical and survey work This has included pond clearance hedge laying mammal and bat surveys recent visitors would have noticed some of the many bird and bat boxes put up Most of which are now occupied so wersquove done our bit for Telfordrsquos housing crisis

Future projects include fi shing platforms for disabled anglers interpretation and way marking subject to funding at present we are clearing invasive Himalayan Balsam which swamps local Flora

Great Crested Newts are present as well as six species of bat and scarce

invertebrates Kingfi shers are present all year and its one of the best places in Telford for Bullfi nch So far 930 different species have been recorded including 94 birds

We are keen for Dothill to be a resource for all the local community and welcome your views and comments especially any tales from readers who remember what Dothill was like in the past

Anyone can help us no experience is required we can even train you if needed

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Dothill Nature Reserve - a resource for all the community

Photographs by Tim Preston

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I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

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We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

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To everyone entering our July

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Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

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Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

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WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

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Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

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Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

WINA SIGNED COPY OF ALLANrsquoS

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Have you taken out a loan credit card finance agreement or mortgage in the last 20 years

You may have been mis-sold a Payment Protection Plan (PPI) and could be due compensation of hundreds or possibly thousands of pounds

What have you got to loseAre you intrigued by the Newspaper Radio and TV adverts or sick to death of the barrage of phone calls text messages and emails asking ldquoHAVE YOU GOT PPIrdquo

If so and you have taken a loan credit card or Mortgage over the last 25years or so but you have not yet taken any action because you cannot remember buying such a policy cannot find any paperwork or have perhaps been told by the staff at your local Bank that you do not have a claim let me work with you to access the Bank records to so that you can be absolutely sure

You may have seen in the news recently that the Financial Conduct Authority

are looking at setting a deadline for new claims and I would urge you to act promptly to make sure you do not miss out

Over recent months I have been able to get refunds of between pound100 and pound42000 for local people just like you Just imagine how helpful a windfall such as this would be when your Holiday credit card bill lands on your doormat or when you are dreaming of that Cruise yoursquove seen on the TV adverts

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Power and EfficiencyThe CX-3 is powered by Mazdarsquos SKYACTIV-D Diesel four-cylinder in-line DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 105ps at 4000rpm and 270Nm at 1600-2500rpm

0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

running lights coming home leaving home lights cruise control 7rdquo colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander with AM FM DAB radio with six speakers CD player USB and iPod driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System

To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

18 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

18 19 20 Lettersindd 1 27062016 1620

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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D i s c o v e r

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

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FarcroftWellington

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Cottage ChristianNewport

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

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Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

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Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

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Verboten LoveLetters

I WAS prompted recently to enter into a discussion with my daughter about the nature of the atrocities committed during the

Second World War Somehow or other we got to talking about those ordinary Germans who actively rebelled against the Nazis This all tied in neatly with a new fi lm called lsquoAlone in Berlinrsquo which is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel The factory worker and his wife wrote over 200 postcards which they left in letterboxes and stairwells urging people to rise up against the Hitler regime The point I was trying to make was that although the Axis Powers were inherently evil not all of its citizens were wicked there were many brave souls who opposed the Third Reich and lost their lives as a result

With the direction our conversation was taking I was reminded of the tales my mother used to tell me of when she was growing up just after the war My grandfather had been be a farmer in Donnington which was close to a cluster of three Prisoner

of War (POW) camps known as South (651) North (659) and East (1004) Despite the end of hostilities POWs (or ldquobelligerentsrdquo as they were offi cially known) had to wait several years until they were deported Indeed the Donnington sites were still in use as late as 1948 Nevertheless the prisoners were afforded some degree of freedom and even received a weekly allowance to be spent at the prison shop Non-commissioned personnel were also permitted to earn extra money by working on the land and the sight of men with coloured patches sewn onto their clothing to signify their enemy status was a common sight in the area

As a young girl my mother remembered the Germans whose camp was located directly behind the family home as being very kind carrying her to her parents when she fell over giving her piggyback rides and even making toys for her Most of these handcrafted playthings have been lost over the years - the rocking horse and small carved chickens all long gone - but the red Scottie dog

Dear Editor SHARE YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES AND PICTURES THROUGH THE MOST

POPULAR PAGES OF THE WREKIN NEWS

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We love hearing from youFor 15 years Wrekin News has printed pages and pages of your letters and pictures and we want to publish more Please keep our editorrsquos inbox full and send your letters and pictures to The Editor Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1RY or email your contributions to jamesplus2mediacouk

Dr Paul Minton writes to Wrekin News from South Wales with an intriguing story of a couplersquos forbidden love during the post-second world war years involving a local woman and a German POW posted at one of Donningtonrsquos three Prisoner of War camps

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured with a couple of German POWrsquos

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 19

that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

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To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

22 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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uk pound999us $0000

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

BACK TO BACHARACH

FOLLOWING ON from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joelrsquos original touring band ELIO PACE delivers this sensa-tional tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel

Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

WIN THEATRE TICKETSWrekin News has teamed up with the Theatre Severn to offer one lucky

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PURPLE ZEPPELIN FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2016BOX OFFICE 01952 382382

AS FEATURED in the BBC TV documentary ldquoThe Joy of the Guitar Riffrdquo Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin ndash Together on the same bill for the very fi rst time

Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the original bands live or not Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash basically THE BEST BITS ALL OF THE TIME

Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash

Performed by ELIO PACE and his band

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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WIN CINEMATICKETS

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Please note this promotion will be live from the 24th June 2016 and ends on the 8th September 2016SuperTicket offer

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Win ameal for two

Wrekin News has teamed up with our friends at Carriages Restaurant at the Station Hotel to offer one lucky reader a meal for two

For your chance to win this great prize and enjoy a lovely meal in fantastic surroundings email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Terms and conditions apply

Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win tickets to Trucking Live

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

GizziErskine

Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

Barclay GardensDonnington

Tel 01952 605 321

FarcroftWellington

Tel 01952 223 447

Cottage ChristianNewport

Tel 01952 825 557

l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

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3 Make sure the light is good

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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that normally resides on a bookshelf in my study is one of the few possessions to survive from that period

I thought it might perhaps be interesting to learn a little more of the inmates at the camps near my motherrsquos former house especially in light of my daughterrsquos curiosity about the topic And so much like the POWs who reputedly excavated an escape tunnel (albeit unused) beneath their Donnington compound I decided to go digging It didnrsquot take long before I uncovered the surprising story of Leo Ganter and Monica Cann which had made headlines in 1947

Monica Patricia Cann was a sergeant in the Womenrsquos ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and was stationed at the Army Ordnance Depot that still exists in Donnington today Reports indicate that she was employed as a shorthand typist but she was also tasked with teaching English to some of the Prisoners of War In July 1946 she met Hermann Leo Ganter late of the German Afrika Corps whom she fi rst noticed working in a hut However since he had looked so lonely and she was fl uent in his language she decided to speak to him hoping to lift his spirits After this fi rst encounter they saw each other regularly but because fraternisation was prohibited their meetings were often held in secret and after dark

Within a few short months Ganter proposed marriage and Monica accepted The following day she went on her own to the local Registry Offi ce in Wellington to buy a licence and they exchanged their vows in January 1947 with Leo dressed in civilian clothes Thus Monica Cann became the fi rst Englishwoman to marry a German POW After a brief honeymoon at The Charlton Arms Hotel the couple returned to Donnington although their wedding was kept hidden from the camp authorities The pair continued to meet up covertly for night time walks until much later when Mrs Ganter revealed the truth The reaction was far from sympathetic but though Monica was taken to court and fi ned their union remained legal the formal ban on marriage was not compelling enough to override the ceremony that had been performed at the Registry Offi ce

Undeterred the army split up the couple by transferring Leo to a camp approximately 50 miles away It was an act that was greeted with much disdain by local residents who knew that similar liaisons had been taking place for some time One farm labourer told a newspaper ldquoItrsquos danged hypocritical I reckon they brass hats knew about the goings on and winked at it so long as there was nothing offi cial They allus turns nasty when folks tell them thingsrdquo Meanwhile a further six ATS women announced their intention to marry Germans and soon the issue was brought before Parliament The pubic was strongly supportive of the Ganterrsquos plight and in fact the law was changed in their favour during the summer of that year

Five months after their wedding and on the eve of her demobilisation Monica travelled to Sudbury in Derbyshire where her spouse was spending his fi nal few weeks of captivity She is said to have covered the full 20 square miles of

the base searching for him but did not have any success until shortly before curfew Leo appeared and hurried over to greet his wife Not knowing of the planned visit he had walked four miles to Uttoxeter in order to post a letter to her Although their reunion was brief Monica told the Derby Daily Telegraph that she planned to follow her husband back to Germany ldquoAs soon as permission comes throughrdquo she said ldquoI shall spend my savings on getting there as quickly as possible We shall live at his parentsrsquo home at Herbolzheimrdquo where his father was apparently the Buumlrgermeister (town mayor)

After being demobbed the new Mrs Ganter returned to her own family in Bootle Lancashire and as she waited for her passport to arrive Leo sailed from Hull aboard the steamer lsquoStamford Victoryrsquo together with 1400 other German Prisoners of War According to reports he secured a job as a mechanic and in due course Monica was reunited with her husband

It is certainly a tale to warm the heart and make you believe that love does indeed conquer all You can imagine my disappointment therefore when I discovered that the marriage was short-lived and Monica had eventually travelled back to Britain alone Itrsquos all rather depressing really I think Irsquoll go and have a cup of tea and perhaps pick up a Mills amp Boon book to help restore my faith in happy endingsendings

EDITORThank you for the lett er Paul what a shame it didnrsquot have a happy ending for Monica and Hermann aft er all that they had been through Do you have any memories stories or pictures of any of the German POWrsquos who were held at Donnington or any other camps around Telford Please do get in touch you can email jamesplus2mediacouk or write to me at Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington TelfordShropshire TF1 1RY

Dr Paul Mintonrsquos mother is pictured playing in a wodden rocking horse made for her by German POWrsquos in post-war Donnington

JunersquosLuckyWinners

GoodLuck

To everyone entering our July

competitions

Dear Tania Thank you and Wrekin News for the ti ckets for ldquoLegend of a Bandrdquo It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I (He has just ordered some Moody Blues music because of it) Thanks again Irene Lysons

Congratulati ons to all of our prize winners from the June issue if you didnrsquot win this time donrsquot worry there are plenty of opportunities in this issue to win some fantasti c prizes

Some Guys Have All The LuckAlan Winter

Rock nrsquo Roll Back The YearsLouise Whitley Kidderminster

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

GizziErskine

Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

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Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Events CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarEVENTS CALENEvents CalendarDAREvents CalendarDAREvents Calendar

To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Wrekin News has received this lovely picture from overseas reader Victoria Vickers

Victoria now lives in Melbourne Australia and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some more light on the people in the picture What is known is that it was taken at The Gate at Bratt on in the mid-eighti es and features pupils from the Charlton School Some of the children on the photo are believed to be German school pupils possibly

on a school exchange visit Victoria is pictured fourth along from the left on the back row She can

identi fy her friend Nicola Ridgeway and Nicolarsquos mother Mrs Ridgeway is also on the photo

Can you help Are you or somebody you know on the picture Please let us know Send your lett ers to Tania Baylis Wrekin News Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email taniaplus2mediacouk

SINCE I last wrote to you I had an idea that having told you something of my life with my fi rst husband lsquoDennisrsquo it was time to tell you of my second husband lsquoLesrsquo needless to say they

were totally different in every wayBy the time that I had met and married Les it

was all of seventeen years further on I was 45 and Les was 51 years of age we were married on 24th March 1974

Now a couple of friends who lived opposite my home at that time invited me to go along with them to the Coddon Social Club in Donnington

It proved to be a lovely evening and at a certain point my friendrsquos husband went off to buy some drinks and Oh yes he came back with them plus this man we were introduced and I realized that he was quietly spoken with gorgeous brown eyes and as lsquothey sayrsquo it all took off from there and yes it was lsquoLesrsquo

I quickly learned that he was a member of the RAOB and attended their local functions after which he would come down to me where I recall some lovely hours were spent together

I had a lovely little record -player and as I have already told you I do love romantic music

and the loving and meaningful words that went along with them

It was on one of these occasions that something beautiful happened were talking of our likes and dislikes in life and right out of the blue he told me that he loved me and then asked me to marry him well I was for once totally lsquogobsmackedrsquo and heard myself telling hm that I loved him and would love to marry him

However by the time we both realized what was happening we noticed that it was daylight so Les went to work and I got ready to get my bus to the offi ce in Wellington

I still felt as though I was in some sort trance and like being on top of the world

I had this lovely quietly spoken man even fi nding me anything like attractive in any way I have no illusions about myself with my plain face complete with freckles

Now I was wondering what my lovely son Ian would say of my news you see there had only been the two of us in my little family ever since he was born and he was now 17 years of age but was great about it and both he and Les always got on fi ne together

Les has two daughters ldquoLinda and Jackierdquo but it has all been great we all gotget on fi ne and are still very fond of each other

Now I am very much without him and I know that I am a much better person for having met and married and I am still loving my ldquoMr Wonderful Lesrdquo

Oh yes there are still times when I hear some of his favourite music classical stuff like Beethoven etc which again stirs lovely memories of him

I still talk to him and have a little cry to him too but he still is and always will be my lovely husband from until eternity

Time has now gone by and I will write more next time

My lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo LesRegular correspondent Rona Harris writes with memories of how she met her late husband her lsquoMr Wonderfulrsquo Les

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

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MORE WWITITLES FROM

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR

MORE WWITITLES FROM

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

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Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

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Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

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Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

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Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

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The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Sarah Raven

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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CarriagesCarriages is at The Parade Wellington call 01952 246855 or visit their website

wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

22 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

22 23 Chris Owenindd 1 27062016 1558

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 23

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

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MORE WWITITLES FROM

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR

MORE WWITITLES FROM

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

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The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

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Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

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Sarah Raven

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

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FarcroftWellington

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

Top Ten Tips

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

Visit our Facebook pagegymophobicstelford

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

匀挀爀愀琀挀栀 戀攀氀漀眀 琀栀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀

椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

For capturing great pictures of your super pets

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

WINA SIGNED COPY OF ALLANrsquoS

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Allan has kindly given Wrekin News a signed copy of his new book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning Allanrsquos book is send your name address and daytime telephone number to - taniaplus2mediacouk

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Have you taken out a loan credit card finance agreement or mortgage in the last 20 years

You may have been mis-sold a Payment Protection Plan (PPI) and could be due compensation of hundreds or possibly thousands of pounds

What have you got to loseAre you intrigued by the Newspaper Radio and TV adverts or sick to death of the barrage of phone calls text messages and emails asking ldquoHAVE YOU GOT PPIrdquo

If so and you have taken a loan credit card or Mortgage over the last 25years or so but you have not yet taken any action because you cannot remember buying such a policy cannot find any paperwork or have perhaps been told by the staff at your local Bank that you do not have a claim let me work with you to access the Bank records to so that you can be absolutely sure

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Page 22: Wrekin News 207 July 2016

THE GREAT WARGREAT Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town in

rural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surroundingcommunity loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effort

Discover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndashbut a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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FOLLOWING on from the ceremony marking the Battle of Jutland at the end of May the nation will offi cially commemorate in this centenary month of July one of the most momentous campaigns of the Great War (1914 ndash 1918) - the Battle of the Somme fought on the Western Front in 1916 Two years into the confl ict the

allies and the Germans had fought each other to a stalemate and were now dug into their respective trenches The Somme campaign was a combined British and French attempt to breakthrough the German lines and surround the north-western ports of Neuiville and Ostend Belgium fi fty miles away which the Germans were using as submarine bases from which to harass allied shipping Strategic planning and co-ordination was handled by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haigrsquos offi ce as CIC of The BEF

(This was a large-scale Allied offensive launched on 1 July against the German Front Line astride the Somme River in North-west France The British Army attacked north of the river the French Army attacked south of the river These grueling battles were fought over four and a half months and were carried out in several phases with many thousands of casualties on both sides of the wire ndash for the net result of exactly 7 miles captured enemy territory)

Wrekin News marks this event by recalling some of the stories of those Wellingtonians who fought and those who died in The Great War as told

to local author and historian Chris Owen by the local relatives of these brave servicemen in his forthcoming book

Chris takes up the story - lsquoI was originally commissioned by my publishers Pen and Sword Books to write about Wellington in the Great War

My request for stories about serving relatives seemed a little forlorn at fi rst when I made my appeal through the pages of the Wrekin News back in 2013 Given the relative antiquity of the period I was interested in I was a little pessimistic about the anticipated response but was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of the material submitted Many local relatives and also institutions were prepared to disclose some heart-wrenching war biographies from their own lovingly preserved and cherished family records and offi cial archives (A few sample extracts of those pertinent to the Somme are featured here and with many others included in the book - some disclosed publicly for the fi rst timersquo)

The Somme 1st July ndash 18th November 1916

Remembering our 214 Wellingtonians who died in the Great War and more particularly those

in this disastrous campaign

Double tragedy for Wellington womanThe fi rst extract involves the tragic tale of a woman who married twice to local menonly to lose both husbands successively to the Great War - leaving her to raise a total of four children alone Mrs Emily Harris of 82 Park Street married Private Samuel Harris 5th Battalion KSLI a career soldier just before the outbreak of the war He was killed in action during the Somme campaign at the Battle of Delville Wood 24th August 1916 aged 34

(She subsequently married Private George Herbert Mansfi eld 2nd Battalion of TheRoyal Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action in France on 24th October 1918 -aged 29 Both men are recorded on the main Lych Gate memorial at All Saints ChurchWellington)

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of the Wedge family of Dothill)

22 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

22 23 Chris Owenindd 1 27062016 1558

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 23

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR

MORE WWITITLES FROM

PEN amp SWORD

WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

Jacket Design Jon Wilkinson

uk pound999us $0000

wwwpen-and-sword couk

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR

MORE WWITITLES FROM

PEN amp SWORD

WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

WIN THEATRE TICKETSWrekin News has teamed up with the Theatre Severn to offer one lucky

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Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the original bands live or not Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash basically THE BEST BITS ALL OF THE TIME

Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show

In a ldquofull onrdquo two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band yoursquoll hear more than 30 classic songs ndash

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Please note this promotion will be live from the 24th June 2016 and ends on the 8th September 2016SuperTicket offer

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For your chance to win this great prize and enjoy a lovely meal in fantastic surroundings email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win tickets to Trucking Live

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

Barclay GardensDonnington

Tel 01952 605 321

FarcroftWellington

Tel 01952 223 447

Cottage ChristianNewport

Tel 01952 825 557

l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

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Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

WINA SIGNED COPY OF ALLANrsquoS

NEW BOOK

Allan has kindly given Wrekin News a signed copy of his new book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s

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The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WELLINGTON WWI cvr 29814 0810 Page 1

Agraphic account of the courage and sacrifice endured by a small market town inrural Shropshire during The Great War Wellington and its surrounding

community loyally gave so much in terms of manpower in its support of the war effortDiscover how ultimately it paid a heavy price in terms not only of the loss of life ndash

but a generation simply wiped out or destroyed by long-term ill-health caused by thiscataclysmic event which was labelled as the lsquoWar to end all WarsrsquoRead detailed personal stories of local serving men ndash as recounted by their relativeswishing to preserve their memory and set against the backdrop of the particular battlesin which they fought and mostly sadly died contrasted with the ignorance andarrogance of the officers commanding the British war effort on the front line ndash asdirected by the mandarins in WhitehallRead about the fascinating story of local colleges and schools which offered officertraining courses and their direct contribution of officer material to the fighting force

Most poignantly read about the warrsquos devastating effect on local families andbusinesses in Wellington ndash as mentioned in local newspaper reports and includes localpeoplersquos personal accounts of living through what was to become an event whichradically and permanently changed the social structure of the town and also the UK ndashthe legacy of which still affects us even up to the present day Although typical in termsof commitment as other towns spread across the UK Wellington and districtrsquos casualtynumbers reveal a story of stoicism and the determination to survive catastropheRead how the remembrance of its war dead and the debt of honour owed to theirultimate sacrifice was evidenced in the townrsquos many dedicated war memorialsDiscover the local wartime scandal attached to one of its biggest memorials which wasrevealed by the simple act of the official dedication ceremony and commemoration ofarguably the biggest single disaster to affect this largely rural farming community Chris Owen is a freelance writer and member of the society of authors an IT Graduateand lives with his wife and son in Shropshire He is a local war historian who is coveringother towns in Shropshire for this Pen amp Sword series Specialising in WW2 and itsorigins stemming from the Great War he has written a logical prequel to this equallydevastating conflict

Living near Wellington for 20 years also piqued his interest in the local area and thedevastating legacy of the Great War on what was once an independent industrious town

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WIN A COPY OF THE BOOKTo win a signed copy of Chrisrsquos book send in your postal entry marked lsquoWellington in the Great Warrsquo supplying your name address and daytime telephone number details to Tania Baylis Wrekin News at the usual address (see page 2) you can also email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk The winner will be the fi rst drawn from the hat Wrekin News standard terms and conditions apply (Please allow 30 days for postal receipt of prize)

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig commander of the British Expeditionary Forces (BEF) in 1916 was dubbed the lsquoButcher of the Sommersquo because of the appalling casualties suffered by the allied forces and more specifi cally the British Army in this disastrous campaign BEF Statistics show that out of 58000 casualties suffered on the fi rst day alone 20000 lay dead in the fi eld and the rest were either wounded captured or missing presumed dead This was to be recorded as the single worst day in the history of the British Army - and remains so to this date

BEF casualties overall totalled 419654 of which 127641 were fatalities (including our lost Wellingtonians) recorded between July and November 1916

The full casualty list for the Somme campaign will never be known but the walls of the

Edmund Lutyens-designed memorial erected at Thiepval war-graves cemetery in France list the names of over 72000 BEF soldiers recorded as missing in action - with no known grave Ironically Haig was also to command some of the most successful campaigns ever fought by the BEF on the Western Front in 1918

The measure of the man lies somewhere between these two extremes of leadership To be

fair no offi cer on either side was truly prepared for the very fi rst worldwide war of the modern era No military personnel had ever experienced such a scale of mechanised slaughter as that prevalent on the Western Front

Appalling statistics came to typify the Great War as it was common for casualties in single battles to be counted in their tens of thousands

Although heir to the eponymous whisky fortune Haig was a deeply religious man He was to further demonstrate his compassion for his men by setting up the Haig Fund to care for ex-servicemen after the war On his death in 1928 he was hailed as a national hero but within ten years his reputation had been mostly discredited

After its own inauguration in the early twenties the Royal British Legion took over Haigrsquos charity and funded it by selling poppies annually

It still raises thousands for servicemenrsquos causes today so when you buy your poppy for Armistice Day remember our 214 lost Wellingtonians and wear it with pride

Remember too all the other men and women who served our country in the Great War and later confl icts only to return injured - sometimes permanently or else never came home at all

Haig A much maligned leader ndash or national heroSir John

Bayleyrsquos personal tragedyThe next story involves a local landmark ndash Wrekin College (known at the time as Wellington College) Its founder Sir John Bayley had a housekeeper called Mrs Hodgson whose son Stuart enlisted in the Great War although technically under age after graduating from the collegersquos own Offi cer Training Corps (OTC) His rank was 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment He was killed in action in France on 12th October 1916 ndash aged 18

For such a young man his war service was exemplary bravely leading his men from the front and dying of wounds received during the Somme campaign On receipt of the news Sir John was grief-stricken having regarded Stuart as the fostered son he never had and was moved to record his feelings in the Wellington (Wrekin) college magazine

(Details supplied and reproduced by kind permission of Mervyn Joiner ndash Chief ArchivistWrekin College)

Wellington in the Great WarThese are only a few details of the fascinating stories of our Wellingtonians and their part in the Great War as told by Chris Owen in his book ndash lsquoWellington in the Great War lsquo(Part of their series lsquoTowns and Cities in the Great Warrsquo) published end of July by Pen and Sword Books Ltd - price pound1299 available in most good book-stores

22 23 Chris Owenindd 2 27062016 1559

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The Secret Life Of Pets (U)

The humans behind lsquoDespicable Mersquo take it upon themselves to reveal lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house

Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win tickets to Trucking Live

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

TheChristians

FridayEvening

The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

CelebrityGardener

Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

GizziErskine

Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number 501564

Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

Barclay GardensDonnington

Tel 01952 605 321

FarcroftWellington

Tel 01952 223 447

Cottage ChristianNewport

Tel 01952 825 557

l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

WINA SIGNED COPY OF ALLANrsquoS

NEW BOOK

Allan has kindly given Wrekin News a signed copy of his new book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning Allanrsquos book is send your name address and daytime telephone number to - taniaplus2mediacouk

EMAIL YOUR LISTING -taniaplus2mediacouk

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You may have seen in the news recently that the Financial Conduct Authority

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Anthony Yates

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0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

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To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Stage The

BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

BACK TO BACHARACH

FOLLOWING ON from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joelrsquos original touring band ELIO PACE delivers this sensa-tional tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel

Featuring the massive hits Uptown Girl Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man Donrsquot miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singersongwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnifi cent 6-piece band

BACK TO BACHARACH celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time

A cast of three West End singers are accompanied by a live 10-piece band to recreate timeless hits include Alfi e Anyone Who Had A Heart Arthurrsquos Theme Always Something There To Remind Me Close To You I Say A Little Prayer For You Magic Moments Walk On By Whatrsquos New Pussycat 24 Hours from Tulsa Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again

WIN THEATRE TICKETSWrekin News has teamed up with the Theatre Severn to offer one lucky

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GOOD LUCK

this months picks

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AS FEATURED in the BBC TV documentary ldquoThe Joy of the Guitar Riffrdquo Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin ndash Together on the same bill for the very fi rst time

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Max is Kati ersquos terrier and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet But Maxrsquos world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke and he has to accept that hersquos not the only dog in her world any more

Featuring the voices of Louis CK Kevin Hart and Lake Bell come and learn about lsquoThe Secret Life Of Petsrsquo Yoursquoll never look at your dog the same way again

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Abby is an expert on the paranormal Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

When yoursquore bringing back a franchise as beloved as lsquoGhostbustersrsquo who you gonna call Paul Feig Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig seem like good choices

Ghostbusters (TBC)

Therersquos something strange in the neighbourhood When people start seeing ghosts all over New York City they need heroes to save them Who they gonna call lsquoGhostbustersrsquo

Erin is a doctor of quantum physics Holtzmann is a brilliant albeit unstable engineer And Patt y knows New York back to front Itrsquos up to them to save the city from this ectoplasmic infestati on

WelcomeOdeon Telford General Manager Carl Fletcher welcomes you to 10 screens of fi lm magic screening stunning RealD 3D You can treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our Premier seats cafe culture at Costa or icy indulgences at Ben amp Jerryrsquos Parking is available at the cinema for the perfect spot

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Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

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Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

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Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

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Pipers

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

Tel 01952 432 412

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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Nestled inside The Holiday Inn The Olive Tree is the perfect dining choice

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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CarriagesCarriages is at The Parade Wellington call 01952 246855 or visit their website

wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Fabulous Food

Carriages middot The Parade Wellington middot 01952 246855 middot wwwcarriagestelfordcom

Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

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Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

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Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

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Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

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Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

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Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Serves

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

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Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

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PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Telford Stamp Card and Coin FairTelford Stamp Card and Coin Fair Saturday 8 October 2016 Belmont Hall Wellington Centre Telford TF1 1LU 10am to 3pm free entry good range of stalls free valuations buy and sell home made refreshments Free adjacent car park train station close by bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station

Further details from Bob Hemmings Tel 01694 720192 (Tables may be available)

The Wrekin July 2016

Saturday 2 JulyWrockwardine Church FeteAn old fashioned village fete with stalls games and activities including bouncy castle exotic zoo Little Fishes activities table tombola barbecue and refreshments 1-5pm Church Farm Guest House Wrockwardine Admission pound1 (children free) EmailhellipLaurahendy129gmailcom

Thursday 7 till Saturday 9 JulyA Slice Of Saturday NightThis musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you spinning back to the singing sixties 730pm The Belfrey Arts Centre Princes St Tickets pound6pound5 from wwwbelfreytheatrecom

Friday 8 amp Saturday 9 JulyAnnual Arts ExhibitionExhibition of work by artists Refreshments available10am-4pm Wellington Methodist Church

Saturday 10 JulyLions Day On WheelsA display of all things wheeled from classic cars to large trucks bicycles to tanks Expect charity and craft stalls amusements hot food tea room and arena events all day 11am ndash 4pm Bowring Park Wellington FREE entry wwwtelfordlionsorg

Friday 15 JulyLunchtime Organ Concert series Micheal Davey amp Simon Platford (trumpet)The performance will last for 40 minutes Refreshments available Bring lunch Collection for shrops Air Ambulance 1230 for 1pm srart Wellinton Methodist Church

Saturday 16 JulySound in The Square The Bandicoots Enloy a potted history from Newth Jonathan Wysome and friends 11am ndash 1pm Market Square

Saturday 23 JulySounds in The Square The Telfordaires Julyrsquos Makersrsquo Market gets a musical accompaniment fromBarnstorming barbershop choir The Telfordaires 11am ndash 1pm Market square

Thursday 28 JulyBig Picnic at Hoo FarmA special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter alongside real life lsquoBeatrixrsquo animals amp local authors10am ndash 530pm Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Wellington See wwwhoofarmcom for details

Saturday 30 JulyBack To The Sixties Join the traders of Wellington Market as they turn back the clock with music and fashion from the swinging decade-50 years to the day since Englandrsquos 1966 World Cup victory All day Market Hall amp Market Yard off Market St

Sunday 10 JulyDawley Quiz NightStarts at 830pm and runs on the second Sunday of each month pound1 per person to take part in terms of up to 5 people Elephant and castle Dawley

Saturday 16 amp Sunday 17 JulyDen Building Come and build a den at Hawkstone Park Follies

Saturday 23 amp Sunday 24 JulyCostford Food FestivalFollowing the success of the last two events which have seen more than 15000 people attend around 80 exhibitors from across shropshire Staffordshire and west midlands will be tempting visitors with a wide range of exquisite local fresh and handmade produce at the festival RAF Costford Museum TEL 01952 376200 Adult pound5 Child pound2 (5 ndash 15) Family pound12 (2 adults amp up to 4 children) Concession pound4

Friday 29 JulyButterfl y BonanzaLearn all about these lovely insects Track their life cycle and discover how they Change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfl y Using butterfl y nets see if you can catch one of these creatures Make your own butterfl y feeder to take home and mix up some food for them to enjoy 1000 till 1200 Children pound350

Saturday 16 JulyCARNIVAL OF THE GIANTSCome along to Telford Town Park and enjoy an amazing array of GIANT creatures There will be performances sports activites a mini fair dressing up box not forgetting the GIANT picnic chair FREE event

Saturday 9 July NEWPORT SHOWThe annual agricultural show Newport Show now in its 107th year offers a varied programme of family entertainment From livestock and horse competitions to horticulture and craft fairs The event promises to be a fantastic family day out Chetwynd deer Park Tel 01952 810814

Friday 15 till Sat 16 JulyMuch Wenlock annual FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE now in its 25th yearInternational story tellers live music comedy and related arts A family friendly event visit the Edge website for details Tel 07544044126

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyIRONBRIDGE BRASS BAND FESTIVALFree family event on the green at Coalbrookdale Museum of ironSat 1025am till 530Sun 1025am till 630Bar drinks and light refreshments available

If you would like to feature your event gig or functi on in The Wrekin Diary for August please call Tania on 01952 522562 or email taniaplus2mediacouk

DiaryWIN TICKETS TO

Trucking Life Shropshire (formerly The Shropshire Truck Show) at Oswestry Showground this September looks set to fulfi l its promise of bringing the best of trucking to life with a whole host of attractions in store for visitors

Hundreds of trucks will be on display at the show including American big rigs painted super trucks gleaming fl eet displays vintage veteran and classic trucks plus many more additions

Other attractions lined up for Trucking Live Shropshire include a funfair model display and the Action Arena with Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck - A massive 20 ton Fire Engine that thinks itrsquos a wheelie bike and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man - the world class stuntman from the Gold Coast Australia Plus there will be two very special celebrity guests who will be announced soon

As always there will also be a variety of trade stands where the regions leading dealerships will be on-site presenting their latest trucks with an unbeatable variety of vehicles on show The trade area will also house a vast range of a trade stands from up and down the country selling and promoting all kinds of truck products accessories services gifts and more

General adult day admission costs just pound10 and children pound500 (when you book in advance) Alternatively weekend camping passes are available for just pound45 For more information and ticket booking visit wwwtruckinglivecouk

Wrekin News has five family ti ckets to give-a-way to lucky readers for the Trucking Live Shropshire Show

To enter the competi ti on please send your name address and dayti me telephone number to Wrekin News Trucking Live Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your details to taniaplus2mediacouk

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JULY 2016Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd - Degeneration

Punk amp Ska Festival Friday 8th - The Words

Saturday 9th - ACDC tribute Whole Lotta DC

Thursday 14th - Damaged Gods

Thursday 21st - The Soap Girls

amp Fred Larkinsen and the Legitimates

Saturday 23rd - Steel Monkey

Saturday 30th - Adrenalize

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Win a pair of tickets to the Flower Show

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

Annual Arleston Memories Show SaturdayEvening

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The Red Hot Chilli

Pipers

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Sarah Raven

CelebrityChef

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Shropshire Horticultural Society

Friday 12th amp Saturday 13th August 2016

Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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To BookIf you would like to join us at any of our events please contact us to reserve your space Booking is essential for paid events 01952 641821 salesbuckatreehallhotelcom wwwbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Buckatree Hall Hotel Tel 01952 641821The Wrekin Telford Shropshire TF6 5ALEmail salesbuckatreehallhotelcom

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

To book a FREE home demonstration please call 01952 217151

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Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

Lightmoor ViewTelford

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l o c a t i o n s t of e e l a t h o m e

SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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To book please call 01952 527319

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

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The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

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To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Wrekin News has teamed up with the Shrewsbury Flower Show to offer one lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the tickets is send your name and daytime telephone contact details to Wrekin News Flower Show Tickets Bridge Road Wellington Telford TF1 1RY or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk

Shape your special day in rural Shropshire charm

Arleston will once again be holding its annual show this year on the 24 of September The theme will be Arleston through the early years We would ask anyone who can give us help with their memories of Arleston their school days what they did during their schooldays and their pursuits and hobbies

Development of housing and memories of the old shops that served the area of Arleston In fact anything from the old days that visitors will be interested to learn about - including adjacent areas around Arleston

The event will be held at the Arleston Centre Kingsland on the Saturday 24 September from 1030am until 3pm with free admission and free refreshments

All are welcome we would like anyone with a contribution of any sort for display be it written memories photographs artefacts etc to let us know before 10 September Telephone Roy Corbett on 01952 247149 Dave and Gill Barnett on 01952 244922 Rob Maddox on 01952 401850 or Councillor Angela McClements 01952 380212

We have had some great shows so wherever you are from you will be made very welcome perhaps meet some old school friends bring along your football memories and we look forward to seeing you all

Best wishes Dave Barnett

From fi eld and farm festival weddings to trips and marquees From country house comforts to stately home grandeur-wersquove got it all in four square miles of Shropshire

In the heart of Shropshire yet ten minuets from the M54 come along on Sunday 10 July and dicover your perfect venue Whatever your dream day looks like we can advise help and plan the perfect wedding that refl ects your unique relationship

At The Wroxeter Hotel we have an array of innovative and on trend all inclusive packages from just pound1999 including winter wonderland vintage venus

woodland fabulous fall and many more

Leighton Hall is a spectacular stately home available for just 12 weddings a year with views of the river severn and glorious Shropshire countryside

And our newesr addition is Morrells Wood Farm a genuine working farm complete with rustic wedding barn cow sheds and events fi eld all overlooking the landmark Wrekin

So weather yoursquore looking for stately home grandeur country house comforts and styling festival chic or rural Shropshire charm on Sunday 10 July and fi nd out how we can help shape your special day

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Flowers Fireworks amp Fun for all the Family

Call us on 01743 234050 or visit wwwshrewsburyfl owershoworguk

Performances by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

The Barley in Newport Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington and the Fallowfi elds in Hortonwood have all signed up to the scheme and organisers are now looking for new members to join

Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

For further details on joining a lunch club or volunteering please contact Age UK STW in Telford on 01952 201803 email dianedouglasageukstworguk or visit the website wwwageukshropshireandtelfordorguk

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Coverage Care pageindd 1 25062016 1318

Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

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Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

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Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

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own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Wellington Cricket Club presents their annual Marquee Summer Ball on Saturday 16 July There will be drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal

Guests will be entertained by a DJ and there will be live music from The Travellers Barber Shop Quartet and local band Fruit Machine

There will also be a raffl e and auction on the

night with some fantastic prizes to be wonDress code for the ball is Black Tie and

Cocktail dresses The evening starts at 7pm for 730 with carriages at 1230am

Tickets cost pound50 and can be purchased from Matt Earley on 07792 966561 or Kaye Simmonds on 07860 717227 You can also email enquiries to eventswellingtoncccouk

Annual Marquee Summer Ball

Enjoy a Victorian Summer of Fun

Blists Hill Victorian Town 23rd July 4th September

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge this summer between 23rd July and 4th September as they host a great variety of traditional activities fun family events and three spectacular themed weekends

Over the weekend of 30th and 31st July Blists Hill is recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Country Fair Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the Townrsquos residents watch demonstrations and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun Dog Show

Discover how the Victorians harnessed steam to power their engines and other machines over the weekend of 20th and 21st August when Blists Hill will be lsquoIn Steamrsquo The outdoor museum will be displaying its own eclectic collection of steam powered machines which will be in their full working splendour Then over the Bank Holiday weekend of 27th ndash 29th August you can join the townsfolk as they celebrate a traditional gypsy wedding See the elaborate gypsy waggons on The Green watch the recreated ceremony at 230pm each day and then join in the fun and merriment

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs pound25 per adult pound20 for seniors pound15 for children under 18 pound68 for a family of two adults and all their children and pound50 for a family with one adult under 5s free (terms and conditions apply) Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10 and individual entry tickets are available at each museum Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge

For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit wwwironbridgeorguk

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the weather forecast was looking grim ndash rain every hour throughout the duration of the event When it came to it we didnrsquot get a drop ndash perhaps after last yearrsquos downpour we were due some good fortune Market stalls fi lled the churchyard ndash more than wersquove ever had before ndash and musicians and street entertainers kept the crowds smiling We were grateful as always to the Belfrey Theatre for loanig us some of their amazing costumes to our friends at All Saints Church who opened their doors and invited the town inside and to the Town Council and Market Company for helping us fund the event for the ninth year running

Rob Francis Wellington H2A wwwwellingtonsouporg

Midsummer Fayre joy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellingtonjoy for Wellington

The night before the Midsummer Fayre the

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

Lunch clubs meet once a month on the same day around midday to enjoy a two-course traditional meal consisting of a main course and dessert with tea or coffee for a reduced price

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Age UK are also looking for volunteer organisers to liaise with existing and new members take member food orders and to be a welcoming friendly host

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

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Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

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July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 39

Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

匀挀爀愀琀挀栀 戀攀氀漀眀 琀栀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀

椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

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5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

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All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

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own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

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Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

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4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Surfi ng sightseeing and a taste of Rick Steinrsquos restaurantA group of TCAT students have returned from a fun-packed and confi dence-boosting educational visit to Cornwall

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students packed a lot into their four-day trip visiting top tourist location The Eden Project and enjoying a half day of surfi ng and body boarding on the Cornish coast

They also stopped off in the beautiful fi shing town of Padstow where they had the opportunity to visit celebrity chef Rick Steinrsquos fi sh restaurant for a behind-the-scenes chat with sous chef Dan Hine

Sue Hayward Catering amp Hospitality Co-ordinator at TCAT said the two groups of students showcased their creative cookery skills in a live lsquocook-offrsquo when they were challenged to create a

two-course meal on a very small budget

ldquoI was so impressed with the fi nished dishesrdquo she said ldquoThe students were professional and created very tasty meals which would have not been out of place on our restaurantrsquos menu

ldquoI am immensely proud of the students and their willingness to get involved in all aspects of this trip They have represented the college in such a positive light and have grown in confi dence as a resultrdquo

The Orange Tree restaurant at TCAT is open to the public every Friday lunchtime during term-time from noon to 130pm To reserve a table call 01952 642477

To fi nd out more about TCATrsquos range of catering and hospitality courses call Sue Hayward on 01952 642537 or see wwwtcatacuk

Out for lunch with Age UK Age UK Shropshire Telford amp Wrekin are delighted to announce the launch of three new lunch clubs in Telford for people aged 60 years and over

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

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ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

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an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

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The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

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Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

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IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

Win a Family Ticket to the very first Telfood FeastivalFor your chance to win a family ti cket to the Telfood Feasti val please send a postcard to the usual addresss (see page 2 for details) or email your entry to taniaplus2mediacouk please remember to include your address and dayti me telephone number

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

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1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

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5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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D i s c o v e r

n e a r y o u

Making care a positiveand rewarding choiceCoverage Care ndash a not for profit multiaward winning organisation with careservices throughout the region ndash improvingthe lives of those using our services byproviding quality innovative and inclusivecare that respects the individual

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SHROPSHIRErsquoS largest care provider is celebrating after retaining the prestigious Investors in People award following a rigorous assessment process

Coverage Care which runs 14 homes in the county on a not for profi t basis including four in Telford has held the standard that recognises organisations for their investment and commitment to their workforce continuously since 2001 It has now been recognised for a further three years

Coverage Care employs more than 1000 people in a range of roles from caring to administration at its homes in Shrewsbury Telford Newport Whitchurch Market Drayton Oswestry Bridgnorth and Bishops Castle as well as its regional offi ce

David Coull Chief Executive of Coverage Care said retaining the status was testament to the companyrsquos commitment to the meaningful and directed development of its staff

ldquoOur most important asset is our staff and we are committed to helping them focus every effort on supporting those people in need of our care and thereby to develop their careers should they wishrdquo he said

ldquoOur staff make a real difference to the lives of the people we support providing the excellent standard of care for which we are well known As

an organisation we are determined to provide a framework that helps them achieve the best they can and the Investors in People accreditation is external validation that we are successfully meeting that aimrdquo

To achieve the Investors in People standard employers have to demonstrate how it leads supports and improves its workforce meeting nine key indicators in areas such as leading and inspiring managing performance and creating sustainable success

The organisation had to demonstrate that it satisfi ed 37 mandatory evidence requirements in a rigorous assessment that refl ected the latest workplace trends essential skills and effective structures to demonstrate it is a leader in its fi eld The internationally recognised accolade is only awarded to 14000 organisations across the world

Coverage Care has a dedicated in-house training team that provides mandatory and regulatory training as well as a full range of skill specifi c training tailored to staff requirements

It also offers leader development programmes regular staff reviews and runs a monthly award scheme to reward outstanding employees

Coverage Care runs Briarfi elds Barleyfi eld House Coton Hill House and Crowmoor House in Shrewsbury Barclay Gardens Chillcott Gardens Farcroft and Lightmoor View in Telford The

Cottage Christian Nursing Centre in Newport Greenfi elds in Whitchurch Woodcroft in Market Drayton Fairholme in Oswestry Innage Grange in Bridgnorth and Stone House in Bishops Castle

Montgomery House a new purpose built 90-bed facility will open later this year in Sundorne Road Shrewsbury and will act as a replacement for Crowmoor House

Care provider recognised for itrsquos commitment to staff

Cottage

Chief Executive of Coverage Care David Coull and training offi cer Steph Lewis with the Investors in People certifi cate

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Coverage Care pageindd 1 25062016 1318

Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

Award winning hand-made

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by Professor

Ralph Early

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Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 39

Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Page 32: Wrekin News 207 July 2016

Love Food

IN A region renowned globally for its great food Telford has sometimes been regarded as the poor relation but Buildwas based event company Shropshire Festivals is hoping to change all that with the fi rst

TELFOOD FESTIVAL taking place at Southwaterrsquos outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July

More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs including Suree Coates from Brosleyrsquos King and Thai Not only has she been named the UKrsquos best Curry and best Thai Chefs her restaurant has just been named best in the region and is listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide

Also on the bill is Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House Norton winner of a latetoomscom Best Kept Secrets Award and Lesley Keever and Abbi Lycett from The Grove in Walcot currently number one on Tripadvisor for places to eat in Telford More names will be announced soon

There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfi elds and Apley Farm Telford based Shropshire Ice cream Haughton Honey Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game

They will be joined by a number of food vendors with visitors able to try everything from

African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend

With its industrial heritage and lsquonew townrsquo label Telford has always been seen as a place of innovative and forward thinking and itrsquos an approach that the organisers of the festival have kept very much in mind There will be a whole section of the festival and talks dedicated to lsquofree fromrsquo foods Gone are the days when this category covered Gluten free and was seen as a lifestyle choice

With many of us placing more emphasis on the health benefi ts of food Telfood will be looking at sugar free dairy free and vegan too

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said ldquoThis is the fi rst time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make toordquo

In addition to the exhibitors talks and demonstrations there will be fun food related activities for children

Tickets are available now and can be purchased wwwtelfoodcouk Adults pound500 children pound100 or pound1000 for a family

We are a local brewery passionate about our craft and provenance With 20 years of brewing under our hat (or what we call our coke) we have created a fi ne range of award-winning beers which proudly sit under the Hobsons name Our recipe of combining the very best locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques is given a modern twist with the use of green sustainable technologies in all areas of the brewery

We stand by an ethos of supporting our region its people and its resources We have secured our core ingredients from nearby farms with contracted growers to supply Maris Otter malting barley and over 80 of the hops used are grown seven miles from the brewery

Hobsons is committed to supporting its community we pull together in organising all kinds of events have set up a pub cricket league championed local causes and promoted special charity beers

Food Festival for Telford

NEW30 amp 31

July

Passionate local breweryPatchwork was established in 1982 by Margaret Carter a talented although untrained home cook Patchworkrsquos product range includes not only pateacute but chutneys relishes hummus and spelt biscuits All products are still hand-made in small batches without artifi cial colouring additives or preservatives to Margaretrsquos original recipes and to date the company has won over 80 taste awards including the prestigious Best Welsh Speciality Golden Fork award in The Great Taste Awards 2014

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32 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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by Professor

Ralph Early

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 33

Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

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From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Page 33: Wrekin News 207 July 2016

by Professor

Ralph Early

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 33

Food preferences develop before birth

ProfRalphEarly

Love Food

LAST monthrsquos article highlighted the growing problem of diet related health in Telford and made the point that food habits formed in childhood

are extremely resistant to change If Telfordrsquos food and diet problems are to be resolved an obvious place to start is by changing the way children eat and what they eat For adults itrsquos also not too late to improve eating habits but a clear desire to change and lashings of will power will often be necessary Simple modifi cations to the diets of children and adults can enhance the lives of both and for children this can increase their chances of living long and healthy lives Currently the diets of many children in the UK are so energy rich and nutrient poor it is estimated that their average life expectancy due to diet related disease may be some 9 years less than their parents

Clearly as a nation we have a big problem with our diet but what brought us to this A large part of the answer is that we imported poor dietary practice from the USA American-style takeaway is playing a major part in undermining our understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet and is increasingly displacing healthy meals prepared in the home Additionally we are willing to spend good money to buy time to sit in front of the TV stacking up the calories while we eat supermarket convenience foods and ready meals that save us from cooking and prevent children from learning about good healthy food Are we daft

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad food only bad diets Research is showing however that confectionery snack-foods and fast-foods the so-called junk foods do have addictive powers and are particularly infl uential in forming the food habits of children Just as some farm animal feeds are formulated with fl avours to encourage rapid consumption and weight gain which is good for market prices so junk food manufacturers work to create foodstuffs with fl avours that are irresistible But consume too much too often and in the long run your health will pay the price

All too easily junk foods have become part of our nationrsquos standard diet forcing out healthier foodstuffs and causing the creation of unhealthy eating practices And kids that get a liking for burgers pizzas doughnuts coated with sugar and canned sodas frequently end up getting fat This in turn is threatening an unmanageable and fi nancially unsustainable drain on our countryrsquos health and social services So if change is necessary as it surely is where do we start

For many with diet and health issues today

their problems may have started before birth Our inclinations for foodstuffs begin

to develop in the womb The foods that pregnant women eat infl uence the taste preferences of their children in later life So an expectant

mother who likes pickled onions may condition her child

to favour these delicacies Similarly a child that shows interest in cheeseburgers may have developed a liking for such prior to birth because mum regularly tucked into them during shopping trips

Improving the diet of a family has to start with mothers taking care of their own diet before their children are born Just as doctors advise expectant mothers to exclude alcohol they would also be well advised also to reject junk food If their children can then be born without preconditioned desires for these foods there is more chance they will accept healthy foods and meals when offered at the dinner table

In the last article in this series on diet and health we will look at how to create meals that can appeal to children and which importantly are healthy and cost-effective

Professor Ralph Early is head of the Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management in Harper Adams University Food Sector Champion for the Telford Business Board a Council Member of the Food Ethics Council and a member of the Guild of Food Writers

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

34 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

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Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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椀猀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 愀 猀欀椀渀 挀漀渀搀椀琀椀漀渀㼀 圀攀 愀爀攀 栀攀爀攀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 最甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 愀渀搀 琀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 挀愀爀攀 

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Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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So wersquove invaded France Again Only to save them from all the other invaders of course I think the authorities may have over-reacted to the very funny Mars advert British humour dosenrsquot always translate

There are many French things we love but the Brits buy more Champagne than any other country For those who have married got engaged this summer congratulations good luck toasts have been raised in fizzy wines

If you have asked for Champagne in a restaurant or hotel you may have cringed when the bill came however the establishment has to leggaly provide what you ask for therefore think beforehand and check out the other fizzies available

Genuine champagne is made by a wonderful method used for centuries (a la methondeacute champenoise) The partially fermented wine is bottled thatrsquos why Champagne bottles are so strong and angled down in a riddling rack The bottles are quarter-turned regularly (riddling) until the sediment has settled in the neck The sediment plug is removed by freezing the neck of the bottle and replaced with more grape juicersquo Depending of the quality of champagne intended this process maybe repeated several times

Obviously more modern standards are employed with Cava Prosecco and other very acceptable fizzy wines keeping the price down But the French continue to beleive the old ways are the best their accountants in agreement

So wether or not the French courts decide our ruffians should stay a little longer in very small (hotel) rooms or send them home thanking them for their selfl ess intervention the world will always celebrate sporting events big contracts weddings and peace with a wonderful French product Champagne

Salut

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DUTTERS EATS WELLInspirational simple amp delicious food to fuel your body without spending all your paypacket

People have been asking me for recipes to use which contain these amazing super food spices

Irsquove made it a few times and road tested it on various groups of friends and family with the the overriding vote of authentic and delicious

Itrsquos a light and healthy chicken and spinach balti which I serve with a spiced caulifl ower rice

Give it a whirl and let me know how it turns out

Curry in a hurry anyone

by Laura Dutf ield

Why not try

Chicken amp Spinach BaltiIngredientsFor the marinade

1in piece fresh ginger peeled2 garlic cloves peeledfrac14 tsp salt1 lime juice onlyfrac12 tsp ground corianderfrac12 tsp chilli powderfrac12 tsp ground turmericfrac12 tsp ground cumin2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces75ml fat free natural yoghurt

For the curry

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)1 red onion peeled and fi nely sliced2 tomatoes seeds removed fl esh fi nely chopped1 tbsp tomato pureacuteesplash water75ml half fat double cream fat free natural yoghurt or creme fraiche (depending on preference)150g spinach leaves

1 For the marinade fi nely chop the ginger and garlic Sprinkle rover the salt and chop a little more then place into a bowl

2 Add the lime juice ground coriander chilli powder ground turmeric and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well

3 Add the chicken pieces and the yoghurt and stir to coat the chicken Leave to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or for an hour if possible covered in the fridge)

4 For the curry heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion Fry for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes and the tomato pureacutee and cook gently for about one minute

5 Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade and a splash of water6 Pour in the cream turn up the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked through7 Add the spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted8 Serve and enjoy

Method

Website wwwdutt erseatswellwordpresscom

Check out Laurarsquos Instagram account for more ideaswwwinstagramcomdutt ers1980

the tipple

Invading France for the fizz of it

by Sue Ladds

Serves

2

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Fabulous Food

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

Carriages Food Reviewindd 1 27062016 1540

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 39

Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

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own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Wellingtonrsquos hidden gemI felt like I had discovered Wellingtonrsquos

best kept secret as I entered Carriages cocktail bar restaurant and boutique hotel on a rainy week day evening The unassuming but smart and refi ned grey-

painted exterior of Carriages nestling subtly in Wellingtonrsquos centre did not betray the lush interior within Warmly welcomed out of the rain by Val our very attentive waitress for the evening we quite forgot the miserable evening we left outside as we took our seats in the cocktail bar opulently decorated in relaxing and cosmopolitan purple hues and perused the impressive cocktail (and mocktail) list

As we sipped our lsquoFrench 75rsquo cocktails (gin and fresh lemon juice topped with prosecco ndash absolutely delicious) we were given the menu to contemplate at our leisure and decided to share two tapas dishes for starters from a delicious looking menu ndash spicy king prawns with spring onion salad and mixed olives hummus and pitta bread For our main courses I chose the 8oz grilled sirloin steak with grilled tomato fl at mushroom and hand cut chips and my friend went for slow cooked fi llet of pork with burnt apple puree creamed potatoes and tender stem broccoli We didnrsquot have to wait long before Val showed us to our table in the comfortable but contemporary dining room and our starters arrived Both were beautifully presented and sumptuously moreish leaving me wanting to come back to sample more The main courses came soon after and we were reluctant to break the fabulous presentation of both dishes but were so glad that we did Both the steak and pork were cooked exquisitely by Carriagesrsquo chef Adrian Badlands and were literally melt-inndashthe-mouth (we just had to try each otherrsquos) Perfect portion sizes meant that we still had room for dessert so we chose warm chocolate

brownie with vanilla ice cream and homemade honeycomb and vanilla cregraveme brulee with mango sorbet and mango salsa The different fl avours of each dessert lusciously complimented one another the crunchy honey comb being the piece de resistance

Not wanting our delectable experience to end we retired to the cocktail bar and James Carriagesrsquo amiable and very knowledgeable mixologist expertly created us our very own personalised cocktails based on our favourite alcohol and mixers We learned from James that he takes bookings for bespoke cocktail making parties ideal for hen dos and other celebrations and that every day between 5pm and 8pm you can enjoy 2 cocktails for pound8 which is great value considering the quality A lunch time menu is also available between 1230 and 330pm

Carriages is most certainly Wellingtonrsquos hidden gem what a treat it was and right on our door step Carriages is a sophisticated haven that surpassed all my expectations and allowed me to escape the ordinary every day and instead while away the hours in a distinguished setting eating truly exceptional food and drinking unique cocktails The congenial hosts worked very hard to successfully create an exclusive and memorable evening that would be equally suited to a big celebration as an intimate gathering Simply if you havenrsquot been you must We all deserve a little chic escapism from time to time

By Eleanor Pittam

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Written by

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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THIS is the middle of the year and for many gardeners their thoughts turn to the end of the year As plants pass

their prime it is time to deadhead (remove spent and fading fl owers) to encourage more where ever possible This will in any event allow any remaining to be more visible and not have the distraction of the fading and tatty The lupins have given a truly spectacular display this year and if you are careful these can be extended by gently removing the dying fl owers each fl ower stem should be hiding a new spike with a fl ower ready to replace the old one If you do not take care however it is very easy to take this new growth out with the old fl ower

If the preparatory work was successfully completed during the winter and spring you should now be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour Take time to saviour the garden in its fully glory Those who have fruit and vegetables in the garden will now be thinking about starting to harvest their crops starting with the gooseberries and strawberries Fresh produce is always more

enjoyable that that bought from the supermarkets even more so when you have produced it The only drawback of growing your own is that much comes in together which means there is just too much of each crop to consume as it matures this excess used to be stored in a variety of methods but now most of it can easily be stored by freezing This allows it to be used when fresh fruit and vegetables are not available from the garden although it is not quite the same as the lsquorealrsquo thing

If we have a dry spell reduce the cutting of the lawns or raise the height of the blades This will reduce the stress on the grass and allow it to remain green If it is closely cut the tips will in dry weather often brown and if it remains dry for some time this browning will gradually spread down the leaf giving the effect of a dead lawn Usually when there is moisture again it will regrow but weed seeds will take this opportunity to settle themselves in and will be well established in the lawn next year

Garden

Get out in your

Passing their prime - Itrsquos time to deadhead thoseplants

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Written by

Robert Hudson of Lilyhurst Plant Centre

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OR EMAIL ATdallmarkskycom

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 瀀攀琀猀 猀欀椀渀  吀漀 戀漀漀欀 挀愀氀氀  㜀㐀㘀 㜀㘀㤀㤀㠀 漀爀 昀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀愀爀挀栀 猀攀瘀最挀漀甀欀

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

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From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

running lights coming home leaving home lights cruise control 7rdquo colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander with AM FM DAB radio with six speakers CD player USB and iPod driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System

To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

dare I say it ndash a CX-3 Standard car price (on-the-road) pound21895

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Tops tips for a safe BBQ

Here are AskCiindycomrsquos top tips for enjoying a barbecue safely

1 Never leave a lit barbecue unattended Its common sense but itrsquos easy to get distracted when you socialising and relaxing with friends and family

2 Make sure that your barbecue is on level ground and is well away from sheds fences trees shrubs or garden waste

3 Keep a bucket of water sand or a garden hose nearby so that you can quickly deal with any emergencies

4 Keep children garden games and pets well away from the cooking area

5 Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and follow the safety instructions provided with the barbecue when you use it

6 If you are using charcoal use only enough to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cm (2 inches) Only use fi re lighters or starter fuel to light it never use petrol

7 If you are using gas make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder Change cylinders in a well ventilated area its best to do this outside if possible When you have fi nished cooking turn the gas cylinder off before turning off at the controls to ensure any gas in the pipe work is used up

8 Make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it

9 When you empty out the ashes empty them onto bare garden soil not into dustbins or wheelie bins If theyrsquore hot they can melt the plastic and cause a fi re

10 No matter what the weather throws at you never move a lit barbecue inside as this is a huge safety risk

As the temperature warms up and we dare to believe we may see summer this year thousands of people will be getting out the barbecues to enjoy freshly cooked food with friends and family Yet having a real fi re in an open space can be dangerous if itrsquos not managed properly and cause lasting damage

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

Visit our Facebook pagegymophobicstelford

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

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wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 39

Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

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To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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LEISURE

Summer is here and everyone starts to become bodyconscious but most of us will stick to what we know and are

unsure of trying something new

Many conversations that are had with new members ofGymophobics start in this wayhellip

Q Irsquove tried lots of gyms and donrsquot like them why isGymophobics so different A Aside from the fact that it is only 30 minutes (as women arealways busy) and there are no men (they hog all the bestequipment) and that it is a friendly place to be Gymophobicstakes a holistic approach to weight loss and fitness therefore youget the whole package not just one or the other and this reallyhelps with motivation and ensures that you achieve your goals

Q Can it work for anyoneA Yes It doesnrsquot matter whether itrsquos fitness weight loss or justtoning that yoursquore looking for as we write individualprogrammes for every member their desires strengths healthand previous exercise is all taken into consideration to ensurethat it is the right programme for them using air resistanceweights

Q Is it safe as Irsquove never done weights beforeA Air resistance weights are very safe on your joints but moreimportantly there is always an instructor with you to ensure thattechnique is correct and we always do a full induction to addressany health issues prior to using the circuit updated every 10 weeks for changes or of course improvement

Q So do I just come and shape my figure there then move onto a lsquoproperrsquo gymA Not at all Our programmes are changed every 10 weekstherefore progression is never ending and we have memberswith us from when we opened 6 years ago (in Telford) and theystill find the programmes challenging Itrsquos also such a fun andhappy place to be an experience not normally associated withgyms

Q Is there lots of jumping and running aroundA As we donrsquot work particularly on the cardio vascular systemthen no We do encourage walking to keep the heart healthy butgetting hot and sweaty is not our idea of a workout here atGymophobics

Q My concern is that I work full time have children and am notsure that I can fit it inA A 30 minute session 3 times a week is all you need to drop adress size in 10 weeks and with our extended opening hours andappointment system to ensure your time slot everyone can getthe figure that they want with limited time available

Q And you can help me with my diet tooA Yes all instructors are nutritionally trained in real food somaking it easy to lose weight without cooking different meals forall of the family

Q This all sounds fab I think my mum should come tooA Thatrsquos great and we have special package rates for familymembers and as there are no men makes for a great bit of girlytime together too

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of Wrekin News will be in all of our usual distribution outlets on WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

2016

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 39

Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

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46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Common skin problems found in petsSevern Edge Vet Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS discusses common skin problems found in pets

By Frithjof Praetsch BSc MRCVS

Dear Reader thank you for picking up your free copy of Wrekin News the regionrsquos favourite monthly lifestyle and news magazine We really do hope you have enjoyed reading our exciti ng mix of news and new features Please donrsquot forget to enter our great competi ti ons and support the adverti sers who are supporti ng Wrekin News

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Y OUR petrsquos skin protects it against the environment regulates its body temperature and enables it to have a sense of touch

Certain skin conditions can not only become severely debilitating for your pet but they may also cause very unpleasant symptoms in humans In recent years signifi cant progress has been made allowing your vet to help most pets with skin conditions quickly and effectively

The most common skin conditions in pets are atopic dermatitis fl ea allergic dermatitis and ear disease The former two are often referred to as allergies but over 70 of cases of ear disease are also secondary to an atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is an inherited disease characterized by itchiness and a reddening of the skin The most commonly affected parts of the body include the paws the underside of the belly and the ears Fortunately there is now a medication available that is just as effective as steroids for the treatment of

atopic dermatitis but does not cause any side effects

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in cats causing itchiness as well as hair loss and scabs This condition can be controlled with effective ectoparasite treatments provided reinfestation can be prevented This may necessitate the treatment of other pets and the affected petrsquos home

Ear disease is more often seen in dogs than cats and results in persistent head shaking reddening of the skin of the outer ear an acidic odour and often severe pain Primary factors causing ear disease are bacteria yeasts ectoparasites foreign bodies and trauma If treatment is started early most cases of ear disease can be cured with ear drops but management of an underlying atopic dermatitis and regular ear cleaning may also be required Severe chronic cases of ear disease can be successfully cured by means of surgery

If you suspect your pet might be suffering from a skin condition then contact your local Severn Edge branch

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

4 Play with your pet in lots of different places

5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

For capturing great pictures of your super pets

1 Always have your 1 Always have your 1Become a host withBarking MadItrsquos great fun all of the benefi ts of dog

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To fi nd out more please contact

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Anne Kessell

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

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The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

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To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

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Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Special solution to loneliness with manrsquos best friend

lsquoBarking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longerrsquo

Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldnrsquot look after it all the time or afford it

As we near the summer holidays many of you will be thinking of ways to burn off those extra calories why not become a host family with an excellent excuse to go out walking with a furry friend for company Barking Mad lets people take in a pooch on a temporary holiday as an alternative to kennels while their owners are on holiday and enjoy the social aspect of going out walking

Becoming a lsquohostrsquo by looking after somebody elsersquos dog whilst their owners are away is all set-up and organised by Anne Kessell who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny As a dog holiday host you provide a loving home environment where your visitor relaxes and feels at home Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal and the cost administration and transport is dealt with by Anne There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself as that is all taken care of

As the dog host all you need to do is meet with Anne and you agree together the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them

Become a host for Barking Madlf you would like to become a host for Barking Mad and look after a dog on a temporary basis but enjoy the benefi ts of having a dog for company please contact Anne Kessell on 01952 677704 or by email to annekessellbarkingmadukcom

TOPTIPS

Budding young photographers invited to capture super pet snaps

Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people

Running with a lsquosuper petsrsquo theme youngsters are asked to submit their photos to one of three age categories under 10s 10-13 or 14-16-year-olds

From captivating cats to beautiful bunnies PDSA wants to see the best snaps of pets showing off what makes them awesome

The competition is free to enter ndash each childrsquos best photo should be emailed to petprotectorspdsaorguk with lsquoPet Photo Competition 2016rsquo in the subject along with their full name and date of birth in the email The closing date is 9 September 2016 Kids who are already members of PDSArsquos kidsrsquo club ndash Pet Protectors ndash should also

include their membership number to receive their points

The winner of each age category will receive a print of their picture and a selfi e stick The overall winner across all categories will also receive a professional photoshoot with their pet courtesy of Venture Studios and a special VIP tour of one of PDSArsquos Pet Hospitals

PDSA Vet Rebecca Ashman said ldquoWersquore looking forward to seeing lots of amazing pets But remember not to dress your pets up it may look funny to us but it can make them nervous and uncomfortable

ldquoWhy not capture them showing off a skill or playing with their best friend insteadrdquo

For more information plus terms and conditions visit wwwpdsaorgukphotocomp

1 Always have your camera nearby so you can catch your pet being funny or cute

2 Practise taking shots from different angles

3 Make sure the light is good

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5 Take loads of pictures so you can choose the best one

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Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

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Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

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0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

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To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

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Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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Garments No Job too Small

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Bobtail Boarding

(Wellington)

Boarding for rabbits guinea pigs hamsters gerbils

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WGFrom replacement broken

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amp picture glass

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Auto Mechanical Rescue amp Repair

TEL 01952 583600

Ideal Central Midlands change over point Hilton Park Services Staffsand Welcome Services Telford

24hr Recovery for buses coaches cars motorcycles light heavy

commercials Fuel drainsystems

FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

WINA SIGNED COPY OF ALLANrsquoS

NEW BOOK

Allan has kindly given Wrekin News a signed copy of his new book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning Allanrsquos book is send your name address and daytime telephone number to - taniaplus2mediacouk

EMAIL YOUR LISTING -taniaplus2mediacouk

42 Home Servicesindd 1 27062016 1705

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 43

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If so and you have taken a loan credit card or Mortgage over the last 25years or so but you have not yet taken any action because you cannot remember buying such a policy cannot find any paperwork or have perhaps been told by the staff at your local Bank that you do not have a claim let me work with you to access the Bank records to so that you can be absolutely sure

You may have seen in the news recently that the Financial Conduct Authority

are looking at setting a deadline for new claims and I would urge you to act promptly to make sure you do not miss out

Over recent months I have been able to get refunds of between pound100 and pound42000 for local people just like you Just imagine how helpful a windfall such as this would be when your Holiday credit card bill lands on your doormat or when you are dreaming of that Cruise yoursquove seen on the TV adverts

The service that I offer is face to face in your own home and you will not have to pay a penny until you actually get a compensation pay out

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All Staff Professionally trained

Deluxe cleAning AlSo AvAilAble

We offer a price promise to beat any lsquolike for likersquo quote on upholstery or carpets (economy or deluxe clean)

domeStic cleaning available middot price on requeSt

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Carpet cleaning from pound30 for 1st room then just pound1800 each subsequent room

Fabric 3 piece suite plus standard lounge carpet from pound100

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Beautiful inside amp out

TestRoad

with Wrekin News motoring journalist

Anthony Yates

44 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

MazdaCX-3

Mazda CX-3 15

105ps 2WD Sport Nav

Diesel

LAWLEY TELFORD TF4 2PDTel (01952) 505010 middot Mob 07921 853621

FREE RE-TEST WITHIN 10 DAYS

Air Conditioning

Service available

ach autosbull SALESbull SERVICEbull MOTrsquoS

Power and EfficiencyThe CX-3 is powered by Mazdarsquos SKYACTIV-D Diesel four-cylinder in-line DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 105ps at 4000rpm and 270Nm at 1600-2500rpm

0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

running lights coming home leaving home lights cruise control 7rdquo colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander with AM FM DAB radio with six speakers CD player USB and iPod driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System

To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

dare I say it ndash a CX-3 Standard car price (on-the-road) pound21895

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

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TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

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FOR centuries Wellington in Shropshire developed and expanded in ways which were carefully thought out and executed

by those responsible for the townrsquos governance and prosperity They understood the likely consequences of their decisions

From the 1890s onwards county urban and rural district councils took over and devised their own schemes intended to benefi t their areas At times owing to a lack of understanding common sence and respect for public opinion and local knowledge they infl icted irreparable damage to Wellingtonrsquos economy as well as on the appearance of its heritage buildings and street scenes Then Telford Development corporation arrived armed with we-know-best attitudes and draconian powers-and it limited ability to advise sensible plans to benefi t the Telford conurbation in the long term

Yet despite the negative impact of ill-conceived planning projects the people of Wellington and its neighbouring districts were determined to continue long-established traditions associated with close-knit and thiving communities such as membership of churches societies sports and social clubs and making good use of dance halls hotels public houses cinemas and countryside as well as enjoying the excellent range of goods provided by a comprehensive variety of shops markets and essential servicersquo buisnesses like hairdressers barbers cafes banks etc

Entertaining and informative this book explains the reasons behind and long term impact of council planning decisions and reveals aspects of community activity which made Wellington the envy of surrounding towns and villages

All this and more is accompanied by a wealth of additional information in a perceptive commentary

Wrekin News Book Club

Wellington in the 1960s and 1970sLocal historian and author Allan Frost has just published his latest book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s Allanrsquos family have lived in this part of the county for over 270 years which may explain why he is driven to discover more about the arearsquos past and to preserve those fi ndings in a series of popular histories before itrsquos too late

Allan has published many other books including novels and gives talks to clubs societi es and schools

He is the founder chairman of the Wellington History Group his advice on local history and heritage matt ers is sought by other researchers local government organisati ons community groups and the Press and his latest book is another very well writt en and researched gem with an abundance of wonderful pictures that will bring back many delightf ul memories for a lot of our readers

WINA SIGNED COPY OF ALLANrsquoS

NEW BOOK

Allan has kindly given Wrekin News a signed copy of his new book Wellington in the 1960s and 1970s

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning Allanrsquos book is send your name address and daytime telephone number to - taniaplus2mediacouk

EMAIL YOUR LISTING -taniaplus2mediacouk

42 Home Servicesindd 1 27062016 1705

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 43

Have you taken out a loan credit card finance agreement or mortgage in the last 20 years

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Emergency Flood Water Extraction with Deodarisation

Carpet cleaning from pound30 for 1st room then just pound1800 each subsequent room

Fabric 3 piece suite plus standard lounge carpet from pound100

43 Acornindd 1 27062016 1713

Beautiful inside amp out

TestRoad

with Wrekin News motoring journalist

Anthony Yates

44 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

MazdaCX-3

Mazda CX-3 15

105ps 2WD Sport Nav

Diesel

LAWLEY TELFORD TF4 2PDTel (01952) 505010 middot Mob 07921 853621

FREE RE-TEST WITHIN 10 DAYS

Air Conditioning

Service available

ach autosbull SALESbull SERVICEbull MOTrsquoS

Power and EfficiencyThe CX-3 is powered by Mazdarsquos SKYACTIV-D Diesel four-cylinder in-line DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 105ps at 4000rpm and 270Nm at 1600-2500rpm

0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

running lights coming home leaving home lights cruise control 7rdquo colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander with AM FM DAB radio with six speakers CD player USB and iPod driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System

To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

dare I say it ndash a CX-3 Standard car price (on-the-road) pound21895

44 Motoringindd 1 24062016 1223

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 45

Tel 01952 699 042wwwbobtheblindmancouk Like and

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

CELEBRATING 34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

TROTFIELD WINDOWS

Shropshirersquos fi rst choice for windows doors amp conservatories

Sunday amp Evenings 01952 510595

We are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm amp Sat - 9am - 4pm

1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP

Email salestrotfi eldwindowscouk or call

01952 433149

wwwtrotfi eldwindowsltdcouk

SAVE ENERGY WITH OUR lsquoArsquo

RATED WINDOWS Visit our superb showroom with customer car parking

15 YEAR GUARANTEE INSURANCE BACKED

Est 1982 Est 1982

69 New Street Wellington Telford (opposite BampM)amp Madeley Shopping Malls High Street (opposite TESCO)

Open 9am - 6pm - 6 days a week

Loyalty card scheme Pay for 7 cuts and get the 8 FREEth

Call 01952 872722wwwfacebookcom ChopShopTelford

BABIES FIRST CUT IS FREE

WALK IN SERVICE

The ChopShop are proud to announce our support of the blue light services and our armed forces by offering 20 discount on

production of a membership card

PLUS BABYRECEIVES

CERTIFICATEOF BRAVERY

We are retiring and selling off our remaining stock after supplying the trade and local

gardeners for 28 years

Monkey Puzzle Tree 4ft (120 cm) high above container excellent specimen Other large specimen shrubs and conifers available

Please call Dave or Ann 01952 541490

Springfi eld NurseryContainer grown shrubs and trees

46 47 Sportindd 2 27062016 2012

wwwlioncourthomescom

2 3 amp 4 bedroom homes available

Heritage ViewSommerfeld Road Hadley TelfordTF1 5RYShowhome open 10am to 530pm daily Telephone 07496 244146 or 0845 873 2893dagger

daggerCalls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones Contact your service provider for more details Photographs show a typical Lioncourt homeinterior All offers are subject to terms and conditions pound7000 deposit is based on a purchase price of pound140000 and is for example purposes only There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years At the startof year 6 a fee is collected of 175 of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan the annual fee of 175 will be uplifted by RPI +1pa Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information

And with Help to Buyyou can afford itWith a Help to Buy interest free loan you can buy a new twobedroom semi-detached home at Heritage View in Hadley with justa 5 deposit - herersquos how it works

The purchase price is pound140000

Get a 20 interest free loan of pound28000

Get a 75 mortgage for pound105000

Pay a 5 deposit of only pound7000Example based on plots 15 and 16 two bedroom Hawthorn priced at pound140000

Help to Buy

Itrsquos time to get a place of your own

Lioncourt Advertindd 1 24062016 1131

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Have you taken out a loan credit card finance agreement or mortgage in the last 20 years

You may have been mis-sold a Payment Protection Plan (PPI) and could be due compensation of hundreds or possibly thousands of pounds

What have you got to loseAre you intrigued by the Newspaper Radio and TV adverts or sick to death of the barrage of phone calls text messages and emails asking ldquoHAVE YOU GOT PPIrdquo

If so and you have taken a loan credit card or Mortgage over the last 25years or so but you have not yet taken any action because you cannot remember buying such a policy cannot find any paperwork or have perhaps been told by the staff at your local Bank that you do not have a claim let me work with you to access the Bank records to so that you can be absolutely sure

You may have seen in the news recently that the Financial Conduct Authority

are looking at setting a deadline for new claims and I would urge you to act promptly to make sure you do not miss out

Over recent months I have been able to get refunds of between pound100 and pound42000 for local people just like you Just imagine how helpful a windfall such as this would be when your Holiday credit card bill lands on your doormat or when you are dreaming of that Cruise yoursquove seen on the TV adverts

The service that I offer is face to face in your own home and you will not have to pay a penny until you actually get a compensation pay out

What have you got to lose

clean up withSutherlandS

2 Bedroom semi-house All carpets from pound853 Bedroom semi-house All carpets from pound954 Bedroom semi-house All carpets from pound105

For product information or for a Free estimate call Kevan or Stewart on 01952 403179 07454 017249

All Staff Professionally trained

Deluxe cleAning AlSo AvAilAble

We offer a price promise to beat any lsquolike for likersquo quote on upholstery or carpets (economy or deluxe clean)

domeStic cleaning available middot price on requeSt

Emergency Flood Water Extraction with Deodarisation

Carpet cleaning from pound30 for 1st room then just pound1800 each subsequent room

Fabric 3 piece suite plus standard lounge carpet from pound100

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Beautiful inside amp out

TestRoad

with Wrekin News motoring journalist

Anthony Yates

44 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

MazdaCX-3

Mazda CX-3 15

105ps 2WD Sport Nav

Diesel

LAWLEY TELFORD TF4 2PDTel (01952) 505010 middot Mob 07921 853621

FREE RE-TEST WITHIN 10 DAYS

Air Conditioning

Service available

ach autosbull SALESbull SERVICEbull MOTrsquoS

Power and EfficiencyThe CX-3 is powered by Mazdarsquos SKYACTIV-D Diesel four-cylinder in-line DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 105ps at 4000rpm and 270Nm at 1600-2500rpm

0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

running lights coming home leaving home lights cruise control 7rdquo colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander with AM FM DAB radio with six speakers CD player USB and iPod driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System

To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

dare I say it ndash a CX-3 Standard car price (on-the-road) pound21895

44 Motoringindd 1 24062016 1223

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 45

Tel 01952 699 042wwwbobtheblindmancouk Like and

follow us

Ts amp Cs apply ask for details bull All blinds are CHILD SAFE bull Freephone 0800 783 7001

WE ALSO TAILOR-MAKE CURTAINSDid youknow

2 forpound99 2 for

pound99 2 for

pound99

VERTICALS

ROMANS

frompound75 from

pound45

frompound195

sqm

VENETIANS

WOOD VENETIANS PLANTATIONSHUTTERS

ROLLERS

Made locallyin ShropshireMade locallyin Shropshire

45 Advertsindd 1 24062016 1241

Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

CELEBRATING 34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

TROTFIELD WINDOWS

Shropshirersquos fi rst choice for windows doors amp conservatories

Sunday amp Evenings 01952 510595

We are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm amp Sat - 9am - 4pm

1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP

Email salestrotfi eldwindowscouk or call

01952 433149

wwwtrotfi eldwindowsltdcouk

SAVE ENERGY WITH OUR lsquoArsquo

RATED WINDOWS Visit our superb showroom with customer car parking

15 YEAR GUARANTEE INSURANCE BACKED

Est 1982 Est 1982

69 New Street Wellington Telford (opposite BampM)amp Madeley Shopping Malls High Street (opposite TESCO)

Open 9am - 6pm - 6 days a week

Loyalty card scheme Pay for 7 cuts and get the 8 FREEth

Call 01952 872722wwwfacebookcom ChopShopTelford

BABIES FIRST CUT IS FREE

WALK IN SERVICE

The ChopShop are proud to announce our support of the blue light services and our armed forces by offering 20 discount on

production of a membership card

PLUS BABYRECEIVES

CERTIFICATEOF BRAVERY

We are retiring and selling off our remaining stock after supplying the trade and local

gardeners for 28 years

Monkey Puzzle Tree 4ft (120 cm) high above container excellent specimen Other large specimen shrubs and conifers available

Please call Dave or Ann 01952 541490

Springfi eld NurseryContainer grown shrubs and trees

46 47 Sportindd 2 27062016 2012

wwwlioncourthomescom

2 3 amp 4 bedroom homes available

Heritage ViewSommerfeld Road Hadley TelfordTF1 5RYShowhome open 10am to 530pm daily Telephone 07496 244146 or 0845 873 2893dagger

daggerCalls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones Contact your service provider for more details Photographs show a typical Lioncourt homeinterior All offers are subject to terms and conditions pound7000 deposit is based on a purchase price of pound140000 and is for example purposes only There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years At the startof year 6 a fee is collected of 175 of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan the annual fee of 175 will be uplifted by RPI +1pa Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information

And with Help to Buyyou can afford itWith a Help to Buy interest free loan you can buy a new twobedroom semi-detached home at Heritage View in Hadley with justa 5 deposit - herersquos how it works

The purchase price is pound140000

Get a 20 interest free loan of pound28000

Get a 75 mortgage for pound105000

Pay a 5 deposit of only pound7000Example based on plots 15 and 16 two bedroom Hawthorn priced at pound140000

Help to Buy

Itrsquos time to get a place of your own

Lioncourt Advertindd 1 24062016 1131

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Beautiful inside amp out

TestRoad

with Wrekin News motoring journalist

Anthony Yates

44 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

MazdaCX-3

Mazda CX-3 15

105ps 2WD Sport Nav

Diesel

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FREE RE-TEST WITHIN 10 DAYS

Air Conditioning

Service available

ach autosbull SALESbull SERVICEbull MOTrsquoS

Power and EfficiencyThe CX-3 is powered by Mazdarsquos SKYACTIV-D Diesel four-cylinder in-line DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 105ps at 4000rpm and 270Nm at 1600-2500rpm

0 to 62 mph is also dealt with in 101 sec ndash moving on to a Top speed of 110 mph

The CX-3 official fuel economy figures from Mazda were 706 mpg (combined) with a CO2 rating of 105 gkm (Euro Stage 6) although the best I could get was around 50mpg but then I was not trying really to get near what Mazda say

On the roadI like the way the CX-3 handles the road ndash it feels very well balanced

Also when the road gets twisty ndash it is more than capable of holding its

own The steering also feels light and you get a lot of feedback from the front wheels as to what the surface below you is doing Also when you hook all this up to its fantastic six speed gearbox ndash you canrsquot really go wrong - Itrsquos no exaggeration for me to say that I think the CX-3 is the best crossover to drive on the road at the moment

Design and InteriorMy test car was fitted with leather seating which lifts even the

most boring cockpit ndash but no worries here as Mazda have made one of the best interiors I have seen so far this year

All the controls are right there when you need them and the dialsreadouts are all clear and fresh looking

The seats were also very hugging and the driving position was very good with plenty of room in the back for three adults - even people who are 6ft plus Add in the CX-3s good size boot (287 litres 1197 litres (5 seat mode 2 seat mode) and you start to see how it all fits together

TechnologySome of the standard features on the CX-3 SESE Nav daytime

running lights coming home leaving home lights cruise control 7rdquo colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander with AM FM DAB radio with six speakers CD player USB and iPod driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System

To sum up I like the CX-3 ndash I am now looking to replace my current Seat with

dare I say it ndash a CX-3 Standard car price (on-the-road) pound21895

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

CELEBRATING 34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

TROTFIELD WINDOWS

Shropshirersquos fi rst choice for windows doors amp conservatories

Sunday amp Evenings 01952 510595

We are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm amp Sat - 9am - 4pm

1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP

Email salestrotfi eldwindowscouk or call

01952 433149

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SAVE ENERGY WITH OUR lsquoArsquo

RATED WINDOWS Visit our superb showroom with customer car parking

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Est 1982 Est 1982

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Open 9am - 6pm - 6 days a week

Loyalty card scheme Pay for 7 cuts and get the 8 FREEth

Call 01952 872722wwwfacebookcom ChopShopTelford

BABIES FIRST CUT IS FREE

WALK IN SERVICE

The ChopShop are proud to announce our support of the blue light services and our armed forces by offering 20 discount on

production of a membership card

PLUS BABYRECEIVES

CERTIFICATEOF BRAVERY

We are retiring and selling off our remaining stock after supplying the trade and local

gardeners for 28 years

Monkey Puzzle Tree 4ft (120 cm) high above container excellent specimen Other large specimen shrubs and conifers available

Please call Dave or Ann 01952 541490

Springfi eld NurseryContainer grown shrubs and trees

46 47 Sportindd 2 27062016 2012

wwwlioncourthomescom

2 3 amp 4 bedroom homes available

Heritage ViewSommerfeld Road Hadley TelfordTF1 5RYShowhome open 10am to 530pm daily Telephone 07496 244146 or 0845 873 2893dagger

daggerCalls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones Contact your service provider for more details Photographs show a typical Lioncourt homeinterior All offers are subject to terms and conditions pound7000 deposit is based on a purchase price of pound140000 and is for example purposes only There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years At the startof year 6 a fee is collected of 175 of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan the annual fee of 175 will be uplifted by RPI +1pa Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information

And with Help to Buyyou can afford itWith a Help to Buy interest free loan you can buy a new twobedroom semi-detached home at Heritage View in Hadley with justa 5 deposit - herersquos how it works

The purchase price is pound140000

Get a 20 interest free loan of pound28000

Get a 75 mortgage for pound105000

Pay a 5 deposit of only pound7000Example based on plots 15 and 16 two bedroom Hawthorn priced at pound140000

Help to Buy

Itrsquos time to get a place of your own

Lioncourt Advertindd 1 24062016 1131

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Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

CELEBRATING 34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

TROTFIELD WINDOWS

Shropshirersquos fi rst choice for windows doors amp conservatories

Sunday amp Evenings 01952 510595

We are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm amp Sat - 9am - 4pm

1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP

Email salestrotfi eldwindowscouk or call

01952 433149

wwwtrotfi eldwindowsltdcouk

SAVE ENERGY WITH OUR lsquoArsquo

RATED WINDOWS Visit our superb showroom with customer car parking

15 YEAR GUARANTEE INSURANCE BACKED

Est 1982 Est 1982

69 New Street Wellington Telford (opposite BampM)amp Madeley Shopping Malls High Street (opposite TESCO)

Open 9am - 6pm - 6 days a week

Loyalty card scheme Pay for 7 cuts and get the 8 FREEth

Call 01952 872722wwwfacebookcom ChopShopTelford

BABIES FIRST CUT IS FREE

WALK IN SERVICE

The ChopShop are proud to announce our support of the blue light services and our armed forces by offering 20 discount on

production of a membership card

PLUS BABYRECEIVES

CERTIFICATEOF BRAVERY

We are retiring and selling off our remaining stock after supplying the trade and local

gardeners for 28 years

Monkey Puzzle Tree 4ft (120 cm) high above container excellent specimen Other large specimen shrubs and conifers available

Please call Dave or Ann 01952 541490

Springfi eld NurseryContainer grown shrubs and trees

46 47 Sportindd 2 27062016 2012

wwwlioncourthomescom

2 3 amp 4 bedroom homes available

Heritage ViewSommerfeld Road Hadley TelfordTF1 5RYShowhome open 10am to 530pm daily Telephone 07496 244146 or 0845 873 2893dagger

daggerCalls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones Contact your service provider for more details Photographs show a typical Lioncourt homeinterior All offers are subject to terms and conditions pound7000 deposit is based on a purchase price of pound140000 and is for example purposes only There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years At the startof year 6 a fee is collected of 175 of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan the annual fee of 175 will be uplifted by RPI +1pa Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information

And with Help to Buyyou can afford itWith a Help to Buy interest free loan you can buy a new twobedroom semi-detached home at Heritage View in Hadley with justa 5 deposit - herersquos how it works

The purchase price is pound140000

Get a 20 interest free loan of pound28000

Get a 75 mortgage for pound105000

Pay a 5 deposit of only pound7000Example based on plots 15 and 16 two bedroom Hawthorn priced at pound140000

Help to Buy

Itrsquos time to get a place of your own

Lioncourt Advertindd 1 24062016 1131

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Page 46: Wrekin News 207 July 2016

Sport

Pre-season countdown for Bucks

by Fraser Watson

WREKIN NEWS

email your sports story to jamesplus2mediacouk

46 middot wwwwrekinnewscouk

Merai setting an excellent example at Wellington CC

PICTURE BY JAMES BAYLIS

AFC Telford United head back to pre-season training with boss Rob Smith seemingly satisfi ed that he has constructed a squad capable of pushing for promotion honours

Smith was quick to rebuild his defence and midfi eld following a long but successful battle against relegation The search for goal-scoring options was a bit more problematic but the Bucks chief seems to have come up with the answers The versatile James Hurst joins from Torquay Hurst who can play wide or through the middle bagged

seven goals for the Gulls and is cited as a top signing by Smith having worked with him at Hednesford Telford will also pose a threat through Tom Peers who Smith has also managed describing the striker as lsquostrong and powerfulrsquo Danny Reynolds arrives from Wrexham Reynolds is highly thought of but not just one for the future as Smith states he expects the 19-year-old to lsquohit the ground runningrsquo

Bucksrsquo fans do not have long to wait now to see the new

acquisitions in action as the pre-season campaign kicks off on July 9th with a visit to Colwyn Bay This is followed by trips to AFC Wulfrunians and then Bridgnorth Town Championship side Aston Villa visit the New Bucks Head on 16th July before Solihull Moors travel to Shropshire three days later It is the Shropshire Senior Cup next as Smithrsquos men make the short trip to Market Drayton Town A home fi xture with Wrexham follows before another home tie with a Birmingham City development side wraps up the preparations on July 30th

SOME tough results for Wellington CC but they continue to move forward After an impressive win against Attock they briefl y topped the table but then lost a couple of crucial tosses and

slipped into mid table Ross Edwards First Team Coach commented

lsquoWhen itrsquos been dry our batters have stood up scored runs and created pressure But it has been mostly wet and the conditions have not favoured usrsquo

The month started brightly Wellington amassed 271 against Attock thanks mainly to Bhargav Merairsquos 105 off 87 balls Edwards continued lsquoHe is obviously a quality player 105 against Attock and 81 against Dorridge were fabulous knocks He is also setting an excellent example off the fi eld He always wants to train he is not over here for a holiday and he wants to hit balls bowl balls every day of the week His enthusiasm is backed up with a terrifi c work ethic his success is no fl uke Other players see him train every night and this can only have a positive effect on the younger players for the futurersquo Merairsquos batting statistics speak for themselves he currently averages 56 and has scored around 30 of Wellingtonrsquos runs this season

by Lez Dean

Attockrsquos batting crumbled - 126 all out Spin twins Jamie Miller and Dan Lloyd demolished Attock with fi gures of 5 for 34 and 4 for 21 respectively 24 points and Wellington topped the table

With a lot of weather about Wellington made the trip to Smethwick Edwards takes up the story lsquoIt was very debatable whether the pitch was playable which made the toss crucial We lost it We batted well to get 111 after 20 overs on a poor surface All batters struggled in the conditions apart from Smethwicks professional Amitoze Singh We had them 2 for 2 but that

only brought Amitoze to the crease Sometimes you just have to take your hat off and say well playedrsquo He scored a match winning 78 off only 57 balls and was the difference between the 2 sides Edwards comments lsquoOn this occasion we lost the toss on a wet one That happens and we have to say lsquookrsquo and keep going

Unfortunately history appeared to repeat itself a week later at home to Dorridge After days of torrential rain the toss was vital again and again Wellington lost it Bhargav Merai showed his class top scoring with 81 With conditions suiting the bowlers Wellington limped to 129 all out As the pitch dried Warwickshirersquos Laurie Evans moved the game away from Wellington with a brisk 42 Dorridge eventually reaching 130 after only 16 overs Edwards summed it up lsquoThe pitch dried out which made batting easier Sometimes you just have to put your hands up and say we came second it wasnrsquot for the want of trying so we deal with it and move onrsquo

Next game Wellington bowled well and limited Brockhampton to 144-6 from 40 overs Captain Wendell Wagner (34 not out) briefl y gave the home side hope of a win but Wellington fell just 2 runs short fi nishing on 142-7 from 40 overs Edwards said lsquoBrockhampton fi elded very well and took some good catches but we got 7 points I donrsquot think it is a secret that we are all hoping for some dryer pitches Jamie Miller is a quality spinner Adam Byram is still a very capable cricketer and we are hoping that Dan Lloyd who is currently playing for Shrewsbury School returns in Julyrsquo

With these spinning options its important Wellington have a good wicket keeper and Charlie Mackleworth has made a good start to 2016 Edwards continued lsquoSince coming back from Australia Charlie has worked hard at his game and has set his own standards Wersquove not noticed him behind the stumps which means he is doing a good jobrsquo

In July Wellington are away at Moseley on the 2nd at home to Barnards Green on the 9th away at Himley on the 16th at home to Sutton Coldfi eld on the 23rd and fi nally at home to Bromsgrove on the 30th All games start at 12 noon

Wellingtonrsquos Bhargav Merai - a

great example on and off

the pitch

Young Dan Lloyd impressing with his

spin bowling

46 47 Sportindd 1 27062016 2012

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

CELEBRATING 34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

TROTFIELD WINDOWS

Shropshirersquos fi rst choice for windows doors amp conservatories

Sunday amp Evenings 01952 510595

We are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm amp Sat - 9am - 4pm

1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP

Email salestrotfi eldwindowscouk or call

01952 433149

wwwtrotfi eldwindowsltdcouk

SAVE ENERGY WITH OUR lsquoArsquo

RATED WINDOWS Visit our superb showroom with customer car parking

15 YEAR GUARANTEE INSURANCE BACKED

Est 1982 Est 1982

69 New Street Wellington Telford (opposite BampM)amp Madeley Shopping Malls High Street (opposite TESCO)

Open 9am - 6pm - 6 days a week

Loyalty card scheme Pay for 7 cuts and get the 8 FREEth

Call 01952 872722wwwfacebookcom ChopShopTelford

BABIES FIRST CUT IS FREE

WALK IN SERVICE

The ChopShop are proud to announce our support of the blue light services and our armed forces by offering 20 discount on

production of a membership card

PLUS BABYRECEIVES

CERTIFICATEOF BRAVERY

We are retiring and selling off our remaining stock after supplying the trade and local

gardeners for 28 years

Monkey Puzzle Tree 4ft (120 cm) high above container excellent specimen Other large specimen shrubs and conifers available

Please call Dave or Ann 01952 541490

Springfi eld NurseryContainer grown shrubs and trees

46 47 Sportindd 2 27062016 2012

wwwlioncourthomescom

2 3 amp 4 bedroom homes available

Heritage ViewSommerfeld Road Hadley TelfordTF1 5RYShowhome open 10am to 530pm daily Telephone 07496 244146 or 0845 873 2893dagger

daggerCalls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones Contact your service provider for more details Photographs show a typical Lioncourt homeinterior All offers are subject to terms and conditions pound7000 deposit is based on a purchase price of pound140000 and is for example purposes only There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years At the startof year 6 a fee is collected of 175 of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan the annual fee of 175 will be uplifted by RPI +1pa Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information

And with Help to Buyyou can afford itWith a Help to Buy interest free loan you can buy a new twobedroom semi-detached home at Heritage View in Hadley with justa 5 deposit - herersquos how it works

The purchase price is pound140000

Get a 20 interest free loan of pound28000

Get a 75 mortgage for pound105000

Pay a 5 deposit of only pound7000Example based on plots 15 and 16 two bedroom Hawthorn priced at pound140000

Help to Buy

Itrsquos time to get a place of your own

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Page 47: Wrekin News 207 July 2016

TCAT announces new partnership

wwwwrekinnewscouk middot 47

Bowls correspondant - can you helpThe Wrekin News is looking for someone to help us compile a monthly round-up of the local bowls scene If you are interested please call James Baylis on 01952 522562 or email jamesplus2mediacouk

Telford College of Arts amp Technology has announced an innovative partnership with local football club Wellington Amateurs which will provide learners with the opportunity to play for both teams

It means students who display exceptional football talent while studying and playing for TCAT will be able to represent Wellington Amateursrsquo new Under 21 side - and possibly the fi rst team which plays in the West Midland Regional League

The partnershiprsquos aim is to develop highly-skilled footballers while providing students a complete pathway for development in football as they expand their skills and technical ability while they study

Joe Bates from TCAT said ldquoIt is vitally important that as a college we offer as many ways for our learners to progress as possible and this partnership gives young people the opportunity to play football with a recognised and well run community club while gaining a qualifi cation that may help them achieve their goals in the futurerdquo

The partnership will also see all of Wellington Amateursrsquo junior teams play their home fi xtures at the TCAT

sports complex Chairman Dave Gregory said

ldquoIrsquom really excited about this new partnership with the college We are delighted that from next season all of our teams right through from our under 8rsquos to senior menrsquos team will train at the collegersquos top-class sports facilities

ldquoAs well as this our junior teams through to our new Under 21 team who have entered new Mercian League Under-21 league will play all home fi xtures at the college We are also keen to develop a strong ladies team which we will be working closely with the college to promoterdquo

Wellington Amateurs is one of the countyrsquos longest established football teams playing continuously since the 1950-51 season

The club presently plays from the Wickes Stadium in Oakengates and has strong links with the community having established a junior section eight years ago and now running ten junior teams

For more information about sports courses at TCAT ndash including its latest exciting link-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - visit the college website wwwtcatacuk or call 01952 642237

Celebrating the partnership are Ben Coates and Dave Gregory from Wellington Amateurs with Joe Bates and Claire Riekstins from TCAT

CELEBRATING 34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

TROTFIELD WINDOWS

Shropshirersquos fi rst choice for windows doors amp conservatories

Sunday amp Evenings 01952 510595

We are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm amp Sat - 9am - 4pm

1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP

Email salestrotfi eldwindowscouk or call

01952 433149

wwwtrotfi eldwindowsltdcouk

SAVE ENERGY WITH OUR lsquoArsquo

RATED WINDOWS Visit our superb showroom with customer car parking

15 YEAR GUARANTEE INSURANCE BACKED

Est 1982 Est 1982

69 New Street Wellington Telford (opposite BampM)amp Madeley Shopping Malls High Street (opposite TESCO)

Open 9am - 6pm - 6 days a week

Loyalty card scheme Pay for 7 cuts and get the 8 FREEth

Call 01952 872722wwwfacebookcom ChopShopTelford

BABIES FIRST CUT IS FREE

WALK IN SERVICE

The ChopShop are proud to announce our support of the blue light services and our armed forces by offering 20 discount on

production of a membership card

PLUS BABYRECEIVES

CERTIFICATEOF BRAVERY

We are retiring and selling off our remaining stock after supplying the trade and local

gardeners for 28 years

Monkey Puzzle Tree 4ft (120 cm) high above container excellent specimen Other large specimen shrubs and conifers available

Please call Dave or Ann 01952 541490

Springfi eld NurseryContainer grown shrubs and trees

46 47 Sportindd 2 27062016 2012

wwwlioncourthomescom

2 3 amp 4 bedroom homes available

Heritage ViewSommerfeld Road Hadley TelfordTF1 5RYShowhome open 10am to 530pm daily Telephone 07496 244146 or 0845 873 2893dagger

daggerCalls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones Contact your service provider for more details Photographs show a typical Lioncourt homeinterior All offers are subject to terms and conditions pound7000 deposit is based on a purchase price of pound140000 and is for example purposes only There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years At the startof year 6 a fee is collected of 175 of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan the annual fee of 175 will be uplifted by RPI +1pa Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information

And with Help to Buyyou can afford itWith a Help to Buy interest free loan you can buy a new twobedroom semi-detached home at Heritage View in Hadley with justa 5 deposit - herersquos how it works

The purchase price is pound140000

Get a 20 interest free loan of pound28000

Get a 75 mortgage for pound105000

Pay a 5 deposit of only pound7000Example based on plots 15 and 16 two bedroom Hawthorn priced at pound140000

Help to Buy

Itrsquos time to get a place of your own

Lioncourt Advertindd 1 24062016 1131

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wwwlioncourthomescom

2 3 amp 4 bedroom homes available

Heritage ViewSommerfeld Road Hadley TelfordTF1 5RYShowhome open 10am to 530pm daily Telephone 07496 244146 or 0845 873 2893dagger

daggerCalls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones Contact your service provider for more details Photographs show a typical Lioncourt homeinterior All offers are subject to terms and conditions pound7000 deposit is based on a purchase price of pound140000 and is for example purposes only There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years At the startof year 6 a fee is collected of 175 of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan the annual fee of 175 will be uplifted by RPI +1pa Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information

And with Help to Buyyou can afford itWith a Help to Buy interest free loan you can buy a new twobedroom semi-detached home at Heritage View in Hadley with justa 5 deposit - herersquos how it works

The purchase price is pound140000

Get a 20 interest free loan of pound28000

Get a 75 mortgage for pound105000

Pay a 5 deposit of only pound7000Example based on plots 15 and 16 two bedroom Hawthorn priced at pound140000

Help to Buy

Itrsquos time to get a place of your own

Lioncourt Advertindd 1 24062016 1131

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