The Penkridge Advertiser - May 2015

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Pillaton Garden Centre and Tea Rooms 4

Unbeatable service and value at Owens Carpets 7

Members smash charity challenge at Gymophobics 8

BBC Bargain Hunt filming at Number One Events 10

Home and Interiors - Inspired by the Orient 12

Andy thanks big hearted auctioneers 15

Write here, Write now, Write wins! 16-17

Deja Vu - The (Un)Changing Face of Glasses 19

Golf tips from 3 Hammers Golf Academy 20

Simple crossword 22

Gardening - Going potty for summer plants 24

Age UK - Dementia Awareness Week 26

M.A.G Group Home Services 28

Noone in Staffordshire should face cancer alone 30

Visit of Tracy Edwards to Stafford Gatehouse Theatre 32

Katharine House Hospice calls on people to sponsor a nurse 34

Twin Pines Recruitment - Make a fresh start 38

What’s on in May at local libraries in South Staffordshire 39

A Child of Mine introduces ‘Our Space’ 40

Early education provides long-term advantages 41

Kids puzzle page 42

Win 4 tickets to see Aliens Love Underpants at The Grand 43

Wolgarston’s one step ahead 44

Beer of the month 46

Recipe of the month 48

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Travel feature sponsored by Tracy Mason Travel 53

Sunshine brings out record numbers to bank holiday market 55

Sudoku puzzle 58

National Youth Jazz Orchestra 61

Goodwills - Why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney? 65

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Sammy Ritchie They help with exercise aswell as diets and are always there to offerencouragement. I’m still struggling withmy chocolate temptation but with help andguidance I’ve still managed to drop a dresssize in 6 weeks. The best move I’ve made isjoining Gymophobics I feel fab already.Thanks xxx

Stacey Astbury Gymophobics is the best gymive ever joined. Its a great place too go. Staffare so friendly and helpful and make us feelvery welcome, you are not just a number atGymophobics. Since ive joined ive lost 10lbsand couldnt of done it without their help &support big thankyou too them.

Tina Barrett Staff are so friendly andwelcoming and don’t judge you. They offer somuch encouragement too. Members are alsovery friendly and I have never felt intimidatedthere. Best decision I made to join there xx

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Jade Haden I’ve never been to a gym before,I plucked up the courage to go and I’m soglad I did. It’s great, the team make u feel sowelcome and the ladies who go are so friendly.I’ve lost 10lb in 4 weeks and it’s thanks toGymophobics Cannock!!. Love it. Xx

Amanda Turner Starting gymophobics for mewas the best thing I’d done , exercising in afriendly environment with fantastic staff. Whowould have thought that working out could beso much fun .xx

Andrea Harvey There will be temptation, buti promise you, when you reach your goal itsWORTH IT!! I wouldn’t be where i am nowwithout the support of the gymophobics teambest decision i ever made xx

Emma Murphy The staff are lovely, really getme motivated and always have a good laughwhilst working out. Never felt intimidated at all,you will feel that as soon as you walk throughthe door. I wouldn’t go anywhere else x

Sarah Astbury I love gymaphobics becausethey have helped me drop lbs and inches inweeks. It’s like my second home. All the staffthere welcome you an are so friendly andthat’s hard to find at most gyms!

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Pillaton Garden Centreand Tea RoomsPillaton Garden Centre is located in Pillaton nearPenkridge, about 10 minutes from Cannock by carand 15 minutes from Rugeley & Stafford.

We are a family run local garden centre with lots tooffer our customers. We pride ourselves on the qualityof our plants as the majority of the plants that are soldare grown on site. We provide all our customers with awide range of plants & shrubs all year round. We alsostock many other items such as seed potatoes, tree’s,seasonal bedding plants & compost. Everything westock is of the upmost quality and we pride ourselveson our extensive plant knowledge, this is so we mayhelp our customers to make great decisions aboutwhat they require and need. We keep up to date withthe latest plant varieties and every season we look togrow more and more different varieties to keep thestock versatile and new.

Pillaton Garden Centre has been designed with theupmost class and taste to make sure that everyonewho visits finds their experience second to none, wehave spent the last four years growing into thewonderful Garden Centre we are today!

We also pride ourselves on our fantastic hangingbaskets, summer and winter. We have been providinghanging baskets, shrubs and bedding plants for manylocal businesses, Parish Councils, schools and localauthorities, all of which are made on site. We nowhave customers that come back to us year after year.

We also have opened a brand new tea room at thegarden centre in February 2014. The tea room is

beautifully presented in a Georgian glass house withthe most wonderful decor. We now have a largeselection of fantastic home-cooked food at reallyreasonable prices and the cakes are fantastic too.We have a lovely menu as we try and cater for all ourcustomers needs. We have a breakfast menu if youlike a full english breakfast, we have our lovely rangeof main meals that we make on site and cook fromfresh, such as home-made cottage pie, mild chickencurry, chilli con carne and much more. Our cakes varyfrom day to day, some of the most popular ones wemake are luxury fruit slice, Victoria sponge, creamscone, triple chocolate cake. All our scones and cakesare made in the Tea Room as we believe home-madeis best! Don’t take our word for it please come and tryus for yourself.

If you would like any further information or detailsabout the garden centre please don’t hesitate tocontact us, you can also find us on Facebook, asPillaton GC. Visit us at Cannock Road, Pillaton,Penkridge, ST19 5RZ.

Visit Pillaton Garden Centre at Cannock Road, Pillaton, Penkridge, ST195RZ

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Owen offers a choose at home service using thelatest and most popular samples. Owen says,“Our choose at home service is extremely popularenabling the customer to see exactly how their newcarpet will look at home. We are also very keen tooffer the customer a complete new carpetexperience - we move furniture, uplift and removeold carpets, trim doors and even hoover up! We arein an incredible position to offer our customers thebest value in the trade as we have low overheads.We’ve been successful for nearly twenty years and

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Gymophobics CannockMember’s smash slimming charity challenge!The new Gymophobics ladiesonly gym in Cannock recentlyheld a charity challenge fortheir members.

The members were given a targetto collectively achieve a 200lbsweight loss in time for theirpersonal 10 week review datewhich was held in mid April.Owner Jane Kenyon pledged apersonal £200 donation to twochosen charities - Breast CancerCare & The Eve Appeal, ifmembers achieved the target set.

The results achieved wereoutstanding, with memberssuperseding their 200lbs targetafter just one month, achievinga total combined weight loss of233lbs!

In addition to the £200 donationfrom Jane, the ladies also hope

to more than match the £200figure over the coming weekswith their own sponsorship fromfriends and family. Members havealso been selling pin badges andparticipating in weekly rafflesto boost the charity donation inhope of gaining a final figure ofover £500! Wow!

The spacious boutique gym,group exercise area plus therelaxing coffee lounge makes itthe perfect venue for ladies toshape up and lose weight in afriendly environment. Most ladieslose a dress size in the first fewweeks alone! Theinstructors at Gymophobics workwith members to make it assimple as possible and evendesign a 10 minute homeexercise routine for them tofollow on the days between visits.

More than 200,000 ladies havealready experienced the lifechanging benefits of theGymophobics programme andFounder, Donna Hubbard wonthe industry’s highest individualaward in 2012 for her uniqueconcept.

Cannock Gymophobics is one ofsome 40 centres throughout theUK, each one of which is ownedand operated under licence bydedicated people who care abouttheir members and work tirelesslyto ensure that they achieve theirgoals.

If you think this concept could befor you then call 01543 466679 tobook your free guest visit.

Contact Gymophobics (Cannock) for further information on 01543 466679.

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BBCBargain Hunt Filming at NumberOne Events

Antiques fairs organisers NumberOne Events are pleased toannounce that at the request ofthe BBC, they will once again beplaying host to Bargain Hunt at

their next event on the 16th and 17th May atStafford Showground’s Prestwood Centre.

This will be presenter Tim Wonnacott’s fourthvisit to the Showground, when another fourprogrammes of the popular antiques show willbe filmed.

The names of Tim’s experts leading the red andblue teams are yet to be confirmed, but withstandholder bookings already nearing capacityfor the fair, they are bound to be spoilt for choicewhen sniffing out those all-important bargains.

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A beautiful selection of wall andfloor tiles for your home

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

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

Tel: 01543 504 731www.jackliveseyceramics.co.uk

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Yarlet Stoves are the new and ONLY authorised stockist of Chesney’s in theStaffordshire area.Keith and his team will be happy to welcome you to our showroom whereyou can view a wide range of solid fuel stoves and experience those on livedisplay. Alternatively, why not pop by and say ‘hello’ to us at theStaffordshire County Show in May.We offer a bespoke installation service by HETAS registered installers,and a FREE, no obligation quote.

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Andy thanks big hearted auctioneersIt is not always a case of going, going, gone atCuttlestones - the big hearted auctioneers justcannot stop giving to local children with disabilitiesand terminal illness.

Since April 1, 2014, Cuttlestones’ Penkridge andWolverhampton auction houses have handed over£6,529 to Cannock based charity Newlife Foundationfor Disabled Children, with all the money spent on localchildren with disabilities and terminal illness.

One of the beneficiaries of Cuttlestones generosity was13–year-old Andy Speke who visited the auctioneersPinfold Lane premises in Penkridge to show the staffhis new powered wheelchair. Andy has Spinal MuscularAtrophy Type Two and is a full time power wheelchairuser who had outgrown his old equipment. He can nowmaintain his independence and his quality of life hasimproved.

“Meeting Andy and his nan Beverley was a pleasure,”said Cuttlestones MD Ben Gamble. “He is a happy ladwho is going to school every day and battling againstobstacles.

“We know for sure that the monies raised are going topeople who really need it and have often been turneddown for assistance through other channels.”

Andy and his brother Dean are cared for bygrandmother Beverley Speke, who is full of praise forthe UK’s leading children’s disability charity.

“Newlife have always been there to help,” said Beverley.“They are fantastic – without their help we would haveended up without it.

“The new chair gives Andy independence and he is ableto ‘walk to school’ on his own. If Andy didn’t get hisnew chair he would hate it.

“He would need someone to take him to school. He isvery bright and top of the class – it is just thesemuscular problems.

“I have seen many kids who have been helped byNewlife - they are always there to help.”

Statutory services often have a responsibility to makeequipment provision – but when help is declined,Newlife steps in. The charity challenges many suchdecisions and has an impressive success rate.

However, when Newlife is unable overturn thesedecisions it provides the equipment through a

range of grant and loan services with the support offront-line health professionals.

Newlife Lead Nurse Karen Dobson added: “We are gladthe equipment we were able to give the family made adifference when Andy needed it.

“We always aim to provide a listening ear for familieswhen they are at their most vulnerable; they needsomeone to understand their situation and supportthem getting the help they need when they need it. Evenif they are not sure what this is, our nurses have years ofexperience to help guide them to the best solution.”

Newlife Local, launched at the beginning of March,enables local people to find out who needs help in theircounty right now and highlights the support the charitygives vulnerable families. The Newlife County LiaisonTeam – telephone 01543 431 444 or [email protected] – are able to show specificways people can help support children with disabilityand terminal illness and their families.

More information on the charity can be found at www.newlifecharity.co.uk

Andy Speke (right) in his new power chair withCuttlestones MD Ben Gamble with his Gavel.

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Write Here,Write Now, ‘Write’Wins!St Dominic’s High School for Girls Teamwin Area FinalsIt could have been a daunting experience,presenting to a panel of judges as well as a roomfull of contemporaries and dignitaries, atYarnfield Park Business Centre but eight teamsof teenage entrepreneurs from schools in theStone and Stafford area were un-phased onWednesday 25th March.

Having set up their Trade Stands in one of themeeting rooms, up to 4 members of each teamdelivered a 4 minute Business presentation as partof the Young Enterprise programme.

Since September 2014, the students have createdtheir own company, developed and produced aproduct and sold to the public in as many ways aspossible. The competition on the evening is judgedon three elements, the Trade Fair which was held inFebruary, a detailed Company Report as well as thepresentation made by the students.

On the night, awards were presented by Mike Cous-ins from Wedgewood and Councillor Cathy Collier,Mayor of Stone. First place went to ‘Write’ from StDominics High School for Girls in Brewood for theirrange of children’s books based on thecurriculum requirements for Key Stage 1 and 2.‘Write’ also won the Trade Fair Award. Write will go

on the represent Stafford and Stone in the CountyFinals on Friday 8th May.

Business advisors Colin Hanson-New, Carole andJennifer Chambers and Joshua Drill Froggart havementored them throughout. Sarah White, chair ofthe Stafford and Stone Young Enterprise Boardsaid “This group have done fantastically well and Iam very proud of them. They have taken their initialidea, used the skills within the team to develop itinto a great product which has sold well and has alot of potential. Their presentation was outstandingtoo - in Young Enterprise, as in business, everythingcounts. I wish them every success in the CountyFinals in May.”

Second Place went to Ad Astra from Alleyne’sAcademy. Their product, inspired by the recententhusiasm for baking, was a series of stencil setsfor decorating cakes and drinks. Ad Astra also wonthe Innovation Award.

Third place went to Cygni form Blythe Bridge HighSchool and 6th Form with their quirky cake standsand candles using Staffordshire pottery. Cygni alsowon the Best Business Plan Award and BestCompany Report Award.

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For more information, please visit www.young-enterprise.org

Laura Pollitt from Blythe Bridge High School,mentoring Cygni, won the award for Link Teacher ofthe Year. Business Advisor of the Year Award wentto Joshua Drill Frogatt from HSBC who wasbusiness advisor to St Dominics school.

The event was sponsored by Yarnfield Park Trainingand Conference Centre, Stafford Borough Counciland the Wedgwood Group who again provided thefantastic awards. Stafford and Stone YoungEnterprise Board would like to express theirgratitude for their generosity.

The next stage of the competition is the CountyFinals, to be hosted by Wedgwood in their premisesin Barlaston. The team from St Dominics HighSchool for Girls will be up against teams fromUttoxeter, Stoke on Trent and Lichfield. We wish‘Write’ every success in the County Finals andbeyond.

The Young Enterprise Company Programme hasbeen running since 1963 and in that time, over amillion 15-19 year old students have set up andrun a real frim for a year, under the guidance of a

Business Volunteer and the Business Teacher attheir school. Doing everythiing from raising capitalthrough designing and developing their product tocreating a website, marketing and advertising,producing a complete company report andultimately winding up the firm and paying theirtaxes, students develop key skills which are provento make young people more attractive toprospective employers.

As Ian Parkinson from Yarnfield Park said, “I am inawe of the entrepreneurship of these youngachievers; they are amazing. Everybody who hastaken part in this competition is a winner and needsto be proud of what they have achieved and learnedover the last few months.”

If any school would like to become involved inthe Young Enterprise Company Programme,please contact Paul Phillips [email protected] or on 07960 055448.

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Déjà Vu - The (Un)Changing Faceof GlassesWhen NHS spectacles werefirst introduced they were ofthe John Lennon type – a smallrounded eye-shape with plaingold rims. The style made ahuge comeback in the 1980sand the look was revived oncemore following the Harry Potterfilms.

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made a strong comeback in the80’s as a ‘retro’ style, leading tothe establishment of the designersunglasses market. That and the1950s Buddy Holly style, ininnumerable variations, is onceagain in vogue as ‘geek chic’.In the last year or so, that otherRayban classic, the Aviator, hasbeen revived and so has the1960s upswept ‘cat eye’ style.

Rimless styles, very popular inthe 1930s and having come backstrongly during the last decade,are once again on the wane.

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Dementia AwarenessWeek 17-23MayCan I avoid getting Dementia?If you want a guarantee, at the present time, thenthe answer is no. Dementia is regularly in thenews, and new discoveries are made on a dailybasis through the massive investment across theWorld in research.

Dementia Awareness Week is 17th-23rd Mayand it would be fantastic if a breakthrough could beannounced. But at the time of writing, there is nocertain way to prevent dementia.

Engaging in arts and crafts is very much in the newsat present with research in the US indicating thatengaging in activities, socialising and keeping thebrain active does seem to stave off mild cognitiveimpairment (pre-dementia). It was a small sampleand limited its study to ‘craft’ related activities.More work is anticipated in this area. We use a widerange of activities as part of our day opportunitiesfor people with dementia and other complex needs,including arts and crafts, telephone 01785 788481.

There are however some general consideration thatwe can make to improve our lifestyle and guardagainst Dementia (NHS). It also guards against othercomplaints that are prevailent in later life.http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dementia-guide/

• Eat a healthy diet• Maintain a healthy weight• Exercise regularly• Don’t drink too much alcohol• Stop smoking (if you smoke)• Make sure to keep your blood pressure at ahealthy level

Age UK South Staffordshire support older peoplemake a difference through a range of exerciseoptions with a wide range of exercise groups andguided walks by trained walk leaders. We are

planning to launch a range of short guided outdoorexercise opportunities for people with dementia andtheir carers, and have opportunities for interestedpeople to train as volunteer leaders of thesesessions (A session is planned for Wednesday 3rdJune, Haling Dene, Penkridge) Please contact SueBlower for further information 01785 788472.www.ageuk.org.uk/southstaffs

Exercising regularly will make your heart and bloodcirculatory system more efficient. It will also help tolower your cholesterol and keep your blood pressureat a healthy level, decreasing your risk of develop-ing some kinds of dementia. The exercise sessionswe run (and are run by our partners) are usually lowcost or even free – our general group walks led by atrained walk leader are free of charge.

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For general support, you can try our information andadvice line on 01785 788 499 (Mon, Tues, Thurs,Friday 10-2 outside these times Age UK NationalAdvice Line will answer the call) or contact theAlzheimer’s Society helpline on 0300 222 1122.

Helping to make dementia better understoodPeople with dementia get by with a little help fromtheir friends. And anybody can become aDementia Friend. It’s just about understanding a bitmore about dementia and the small things you cando to help people with the condition. People withdementia want to carry on going about their dailylives and feeling included in their local community,but they sometimes need a helping hand to do so.Dementia Friends learn a little bit about what it’s liketo live with dementia and turns that understandinginto action. This could be helping someone find theright bus or being patient in a till queue if someonewith dementia is taking longer to pay. Everyaction counts.There are over a million new dementiafriends across the country now, and it is easy to signup. You can use this website,www.dementiafriends.org.uk/ or contact LauraWright, at Age UK South Staffordshire,01785 788 468.

Great Day Services for people with Dementia andComplex NeedsOver the last decade Age UK South Staffordshirehas developed day services for older peoplewho have dementia, a physical disability or othercomplex needs and we have well equipped centresat Penkridge (four rooms) Cannock and Tamworth,with plans for further development of services. Weprovide social surroundings with caring staff,providing tailored support with engaging activitiesfor local people with safe, welcoming and easilyaccessible premises.

For further information contact 01785 788 481/2 forfurther information or to book a FREE taster session.

To support Dementia Awareness Week we have anumber of Dementia Packs with free booklets andrecipes. Please telephone 01785 788 496 or all AgeUK booklets can be downloaded fromhttp://www.ageuk.org.uk/publications/age-uk-infor mation-guides-and-factsheets

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No one in Staffordshire should facecancer alone!No one should face cancer alone.These words are at the heart of the Staffordshireand Wolverhampton Cancer Advocacy Project andnow a new film has been released celebrating thework of the project and highlighting the impactthat advocacy can have on the lives of olderpeople affected by cancer.

This ground breaking support project began in 2011as a collaboration between Older People’sAdvocacy Alliance (OPAALUK) and MacmillanCancer Support and is now being offered by theBeth Johnson Foundation across the whole ofStaffordshire/Stoke on Trent and Wolverhampton.

There are around 1.3 million older people (65+) livingwith cancer in the UK indicating a possible greatdemand for this service; the current project isfunded by Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Beth Johnson Foundation has a long history ofproviding advocacy for older people and ofworking with volunteers. The Foundation employsfive Volunteer Co-ordinators who are eachresponsible for promoting the project in their ownarea in order to acquire referrals and to attractpeople to become volunteer advocates.

The Co-ordinators aim to recruit and train olderpeople who themselves have been affected bycancer, to provide support to their peers. Initialinduction and training is provided and the volunteeradvocates are offered regular supervision and grouppeer support with an ongoing training programme.Advocates support and enable people to exercisetheir rights, express their views, explore and makeinformed choices. They aim to be the “voice” of theolder person, are non-judgemental and make sure

those they support are heard and their views andopinions are acted upon.

The issues addressed by the advocates have beenwide ranging from supporting patients withoncology appointments to helping someonedischarged from hospital to find shelteredaccommodation.

People who have been supported by an advocatehave said:“I don’t think I’d be here if I didn’t have the supportas I didn’t have the fight or the will.”“The service is fantastic, the things organised havebeen second to none.”“I don’t know how I would have coped if it wasn’tfor you.”

If you are interested in training to be an advocateor would like to refer someone to the projectplease contact [email protected] ortelephone 01782 844036.

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Yachtswoman TracyEdwards is visiting theGatehouse Theatre inApril to talk about her lifein yacht racing.

Tracy Edwards woninternational fame in 1989as the skipper of the first allfemale crew to sail aroundthe world in the Whitbread

Round the World Yacht Race. The boat won two legsand came second overall in class. The best result fora British boat since 1977. Popular opinion at the timewas that a team comprising all women stood no chanceat all!

In 1990 Tracy was awarded Sportswoman of the Yearand an MBE. She was the first woman to achieveacceptance by the British yachting community andpaved the way for other women, notably Dawn Rileyand Ellen MacArthur to follow.

Following her groundbreaking success with Maiden,Tracy went on to break many more records in a trulymarvelous yachting career.

Tracy recently found out that the boat in which sheachieved fame was languishing in a state of disrepair onan island in the Indian Ocean. In Tracy’s talk at theGatehouse Theatre, as well as telling about herexperiences in yacht racing, she will update us on herefforts to salvage her old boat, bring it back to Britainand restore it to its former glory.

Don’t miss Tracy Edwards appearing at Stafford’sGatehouse Theatre on 28 April 2015.Tracy will also have with her a limited number ofcopies of her book for signing and for sale. Tracy’svisit to Stafford has been organized by StaffordCoastal Cruising Club and is hosted at StaffordGatehouse Theatre’s MET Studio on Tuesday 28April. Tickets are available from the box office andcost £13 each.

Visit of Tracy Edwards to StaffordGatehouse TheatreOrganised by Stafford Coastal Cruising Club

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Stafford based KatharineHouse Hospice is urging localpeople and businesses to helpsupport its vital work in thecommunity by sponsoring anhour of nursing care at theHospice.

The Hospice is calling on localpeople to sponsor an hour ormore of a nurses’ time in thecare of local people at KatharineHouse Hospice. The Hospiceexists largely because of thesupport of local people – theSponsor a Nurse appeal is oneexample of how people can helpthe Hospice.

The face of this year’s appealis Advanced Nurse PractitionerCathy Browning, of the DayTherapies Unit. Cathy said “Allof the nurses at Katharine HouseHospice are second to none.It’s hard to imagine that theknowledge, care and compassionthat they have could be foundanywhere else. We all strive togive the best possible care to ourpatients and their families,nothing is too much trouble. Allof us will go the extra mile andthe extra special things that wedo for our patients is the norm tous, it’s just part of the day”.

Hospice Head of Fundraising,Sarah Hulson-Beech says “just£15.00 will help nurses provideone hour of care at Katharine

House. Our nurses achieve a lotwithin an hour – helping ourpatients to live their lives to thefull in the time they have left.From symptom relief tosupporting families, our nursesprovide around the clock care, 7days a week in the in-patient unit– and a range of services for daycare patients, carers and families.All of our services are providedcompletely free of charge. Ournurses can only carry on caringbecause of the kindness andgenerosity of local people; weask that our supporters give whatthey can to support the appeal”.

This year’s appeal is beingkindly supported by Dixon & Co,Stafford. Thanks to them moremoney raised from the appealwith go directly to providing freenursing care at Katharine HouseHospice.

If you would like to helpKatharine House Hospice bysponsoring a nurse call thefundraising team on 01785270808 or visit the websitewww.khhospice.org.uk whereyou can make a donationonline.

Katharine House Hospiceprovides free care andsupport for adults and theirfamilies across Mid-Staffordshirecoping with a progressive illness.It relies upon the generosity of thelocal community to help generate75% of funds needed to run itsrange of vital services.

Pictured is Advanced Nurse Practitioner Cathy Browning

Katharine House Hospice calls onlocal people to sponsor a nurse

If you would like to sponsor a nurse call 01785 270808 or visit www.khhospice.org.uk

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What’s On inMayat local libraries inSouth Staffordshire

Staffordshire libraries continue to reach out to theircommunities with a host of events, activities andservices for May.

Relaxation Sessions at Codsall Library for MayMental Health Awareness Week and Dementia AwarenessWeek fall 11th-17th May and 18th – 24th May respectively.Do you want to learn how to stop worrying? Do you wantto learn how to relax and remove stress? Would you like toimprove your health and wellbeing? If you do why not joinqualified and experienced meditation teacher Nick Wilkesevery Friday in May 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Codsall Library.Just Drop-in, No booking required. FREE. For moreinformation contact Codsall Library on 01902 842764.

Become a Dementia Friend!Dementia Awareness Sessions for DementiaAwareness Week, 18-22 May.Join Melanie Baines, from the Alzheimers Society, foran informative presentation where you will learn moreabout dementia and how you can help to create dementiafriendly communities. There will also be a chance to askquestions and explore a display about dementia.Codsall Library - Friday 22nd May, 1:00pm – 2:00pm.Perton Library - Thursday 21st May, 10:00am – 11:00am.Free. For more information contact Perton Library on(01902) 755794 or Codsall Library on (01902) 842764. Ifyou would like to find out more about Dementia Friendsplease visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

New Computer Courses for May, June to July 2015Online Basics & IPad Basics - We can help you learn howto get started and much more... on a Computer, Laptop,IPad or Tablet! Come and ask about our Basic computercourses at your local library. All learners will achieve aCertificate.All Bookings and Enquiries for these courses will beavailable at the following Libraries:Monday at Perton Library - 01902 755794.Tuesday at Kinver Library - 01384 872348.Wednesday at Brewood Library - 01902 850087.Thursday at Perton Library - Evening class.Friday at Wombourne Library - 01902 892032.

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A Child Of Mine are delighted to announce a newproject in Staffordshire called ‘Our Space’ foryoung people who are bereaved of a sibling orparent.

Our Space is a place where young people affectedby the loss of a parent or sibling can meet, sharetheir experiences and gain confidence throughhumour and drama. Our Space is a safe place, freeof charge and facilitated by a fully trained dramaoutreach teacher and counsellor.

Our Space will be held once a month initially atStone Community Fire Station, The Fillybrooks,Walton, Stone, ST15 0DN. The next meeting will beon 18th May from 5pm - 7pm, the group is open toany young people age 10+.

A Child Of Mine is a registered charity in Englandand Wales, and supports families after the death ofa child. Our Space is a new project being fundedby My Blue Heart and in collaboration with FunnyPeculiar Outreach Drama.

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Aliens love underpants of everyshape and size, but there are nounderpants in space… Join theAliens at the WolverhamptonGrand Theatre from Wednesday22nd to Friday 24th July.

This zany and hilarious tale basedon the best-selling children’sbook is wonderfully brought tolife on stage for the very firsttime. With stunning effects,madcap action, original music(and lots of aliens of course!)this fantastically fresh and funnyproduction will delight the wholefamily. You’ll laugh your PANTSoff!

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Wolgarston’s one step aheadDuring March Wolgarston HighSchool held its annual DanceShows for all of the Schoolswithin the Wolgarston Pyramid.The shows are in their 7th yearand regularly see over 250performers strut their stuff onthe School stage watched byover 750 parents, friends andsupporters.

In the build up to the eventWolgarston hosted activities forour first and middle schools inthe Wolgarston Pyramid. Therewas mask making in Our Libraryand Learning Resources Unit aswell as other activities led by ourvery own BTEC Sport studentsduring rehearsals.

On Tuesday 24th March the FirstSchools took to the stage withperformances in the morning andevening. A wide range of danceswere seen from students in Year1 up to Year 4. St LeonardsFirst School (Dunston), treatedaudiences to a Tudor Dancingmasterclass whilst St Mary & St

Chads First School, (Brewood),gave us a demonstration of their‘Groovy Groovers’ routines whichare used by all students in theirschool each day to get themin the best possible place tostart their learning. MarshbrookFirst School, Princefield FirstSchool (Penkridge), St JohnsFirst School (Bishopswood) andSt Marys First School (WheatonAston) provided us with brilliantdemonstrations of what theyhad created in their after schooldance clubs. Whilst StMichaels First School,(Penkridge) performed a lovelydance from a topic they had beenstudying in their lessons. It was astunning night enjoyed by all!

On Tuesday 31st March it wasthe turn of the Middle and HighSchools. It was also anopportunity for local DanceSchools to show whatopportunities they can provide forlocal dancers. Our very own Year

11 dance students took to thestage showcasing pieces theyhad choreographed themselves.The show also had a twist witha closing performance from ourWolgarston High School staff!!Teac hers and support stafftook to the stage after weeks ofrehearsal. Miss Edwards(Inclusion Manager, Teacher ofPE and English) choreographedthe routine.

“This show was amazing,showcasing some of theincredible talent we have in thearea. Audiences were thoroughlywow’d with jazz, street, balletand more styles of Dance! TheWolgarston PE twitter accountwas inundated with praise for theshow and its performers!(@wolgarstonPE),” said MrsStanton (Event Organiser andTeac her of PE).

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Regular Events

NO MEN ALOUDEVERY MONDAYLadies only choir singing a variety ofpopular music, songs from the shows andmuch more Mondays 8pm-9.30pm. AngelRoom Jubilee Hall, Brewood. £3 per week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTHPenkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic

Society. Evening meetings 8.00pm to10.00pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall andTeddesley Hay Community Centre 01785713839. Learn how to master you digitalcameras and take great photos.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PENKRIDGE PARKINSONSUK SUPPORT GROUP4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH10:30am-12:30pm. at The Haling DeneCentre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4thwednesday of the month with theexception of August and December.Refreshments provided. Come alongand meet us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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YOGA CLASSES

EVERY THURSDAY7:30pm-9pm at St Paul’s School, Coven.Learn postures and sequences based onage old principles of Yoga. £23 for 4 weeks.For more info call 01785 275607 or 01785275439.

CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT

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

PENKRIDGE CIVIC SOCIETY

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

CHESS CLUB

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

BABY BOUNCE & RHYME

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

BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB

EVERY FRIDAY

8.30pm in the upstairs room at TheBradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, nearWheaton Aston. A mix of Performer’sNights and Guest Nights. See thewebsite:www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk formore details or contact LindaDel-Manso 07870281533. Allwelcome.

SOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERS

SOUTH STAFFS BRANCH

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

MIDLANDS CHORALE

DESIGNATED SATURDAYS10am - 1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood.is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18

rehearsal per year. The Chorale has ascheme to PAY 15-18 year old singers tocome and sing with us. New memberswelcome - for details seewww.midlandschorale.co.uk or ringGren on 01902 850175.

WHIST DRIVE

EVERY SATURDAY EVENING7:00pm start at Pencric, Penkridge.Come and join us for a game of cards everySaturday evening. New members verywelcome. £2 per person. For moreinformation contact D. Shaw on 01543505043.

LOLLIPOP THEATRE ARTS

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

SPRING DANCESATURDAY 2ND MAY7:30pm for 8pm start at Peace MemorialHall, Penkridge. A spring dance dancingto the great sounds of Duchess and TheDukes. The band with that touch of class.Tickets £10.50 to include supper. Ticketsavailable from Val Webb on 01785 713284.

FROZEN CHILDREN’S TEA PARTY ATTHE MECURE STAFFORD HATHERTONHOUSE HOTELSUNDAY 3RD MAYIce queen tribute, sing-a-long to Disney’sFrozen songs, children’s etiquette lessons,tea party, nail painting, glitter tattoos andface painting, professional photographerand lots more. For tickets, call 01785712459.

PENKRIDGE MARKET BANK HOLIDAYMARKET AND CAR BOOT SALEMONDAY 4TH MAY & 25TH MAY9am-3pm at Penkridge Market. FREE carpark. Car boot £8 per car (£12 vans/trailers) Sellers arrive for 7am at PinfoldLane entrance. For more details seewww.penkridgemarket.co.uk

GUIDED BLUEBELL WALK ATCHILLINGTON HALLSUNDAY 10TH MAYWalk starts at 2pm. Chillington Hall,Brewood, WV8 1RE. Walk through ancientwoodlands of the Chillington estate. Theshort walk is approximately 2 miles and thelonger walk is approximately 4 miles.For more details call 01902 850236.

PENKRIDGE & DISTRICT ROUND TABLEPRESENTS ITS COMEDY NIGHTSATURDAY 16TH MAYDoors open at 7pm at the Peace MemorialHall in Penkridge. Featuring Archie Kellyand Jamie Sutherland. Tickets £13 eachincluding fish and chip supper. Bar, discoand raffle prize draw. For tickets, call Ian on01785 713396.

DEMENTIA AWARENESSTHURSDAY 21ST MAY2pm onwards at Penkridge Library. Dropin session with the Information Worker forAlzheimer’s Society. Free admission. Noneed to book.

GUIDED RHODODENDRON & AZALEAWALK AT CHILLINGTON HALLSUNDAY 31ST MAYWalk starts at 2pm. Chillington Hall,Brewood, WV8 1RE. For details call 01902850236.

LADIES NIGHT AT THE MECURESTAFFORD HATHERTON HOUSE HOTELSATURDAY 13TH JUNEDrag artist, male stripper ‘Extreme’, specialoffers on cocktails, resident DJ. Adults only£9.95 per person. For tickets call 01785712459.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER AT THEMECURE STAFFORD HATHERTONHOUSE HOTELSATURDAY 27TH JUNEInteractive murder mystery evening. 3course dinner with entertainment. Adultsonly, £24.95 per person. To book ticketscontact 01785 712459.

PENN SINGERS PRESENTS:SONGS FOR A SUMMER EVENINGSATURDAY 4TH JULY7:30pm at Penn United Reformed Church(WV4 5QF) with Paul Roberts. Tickets£7.50. For information and tickets contact01902 652992. www.pennsingers.org.uk.

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Guided BluebellWalk

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Sunshine Brings Out RecordNumbers to BankHolidayMarket…Owners of Penkridge Market were delighted by thegood weather yesterday (6th April) as they saw theirbusiest ever Bank Holiday Market! As temperaturessoared, so did their visitor numbers, with thousandsof customers flocking to the Market as well as arecord number of ‘Car Booters’.

Matt Williams, Manager of Penkridge Market said:

“Our Bank Holiday Markets are always busy, butyesterday was exceptional. The Market and CarBoot Sale run until 3pm, but the crowds normallystart to diminish and ‘Car Booters’ start to packaway around 1pm. However this year, we were busyright throughout the day and ‘Car Booters’ werestill selling their goods at 3pm – we’ve never had aMarket like it.”

Indeed yesterday was reported to be the warmestday of the year so far and is set to continue for therest of the week, which will undoubtedly increasevisitor numbers to the regular Market Days onWednesday and Saturday as well.

However, if you would like to attend one of thepopular Bank Holiday Markets, then don’t worry;Penkridge will be holding two more fantastic BankHoliday Markets plus Car Boot Sales, on Mondaythe 4th May and 25th May. The events will run from9am to 3pm, and admission and parking are free!

Around 70 market stall holders will be there sellinga wide range of goods, including delicious producesuch as local cheeses, breads and olives, tohomemade pork pies, chutneys and cakes. As wellas all this fabulous food on offer, there will be plants,tools, books, gifts, clothes, toys and softfurnishings, to name but a few.

If you fancy a bargain then don’t miss the Car BootSale, with approximately 50 ‘car booters’ expected.It’s amazing what you can find - everything from

tools and furniture, to cheap books, toys, CD’s,DVD’s and even the odd antique.

If you want to take part yourself and turn some ofyour unwanted possessions into cash, then simplyturn up on the day from 7am. The site is all hardstanding (so no muddy fields) and with a fee of just£8 per car, you’re bound to make a great profit!

There will be plenty of refreshments available froma variety of stalls, as well as The Old Deanery FarmCafe, which serves a wide range of hot and coldfood from a bacon sandwich to delicious fish andchips.

Penkridge Market is situated in the centre ofPenkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It iseasily accessible from Junction 12 of the M6 andis only 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannockand 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST195AP). Admission and parking is free.

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National Youth Jazz OrchestraThe National Youth Jazz Orchestra is one ofBritain’s longest-running ensembles for youngpeople under 25 playing big-band jazz. Nowcelebrating 50 years of existence NYJO featuressome of the best, most gifted and talented of thenext generation of UK jazz musicians and willbe performing a concert at Stafford GatehouseTheatre this May.

NYJO is world-famous as a glittering showcase forthe country’s best young musicians. Since NYJO’sfounding, by Bill Ashton OBE in 1965, most of thecurrent generation of top British jazz musicians haverisen through its ranks, often becoming establishedjazz stars whilst still playing with the band. Oneof NYJO’s aims is to share the talents of excitingyoung players with as wide a potential audience aspossible.

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NYJO features 23 musicians and vocalists fromaround the country, most of whom go on to becomeprofessional musicians. Alumni include Guy Barker,Mark Nightingale, Gerard Presencer, Pete Long,Dennis and Winston Rollins and Amy Winehouse.National Youth Jazz Orchestra are at StaffordGatehouse Theatre Thursday 7th May at 7.30pm.

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ArmchairMortgages LtdProtecting your lifestyleInsurance- How important is it?Well sorry to statebut in this country we attach very little importance toit. Yes, we insure our property if we own it or have amortgage and yes we insure our car. The commondenominator with both products is they arecompulsory if you have a mortgage as the lenderneeds to protect their interests and of course youshould not be driving a car unless you are insured.Generally speaking insuring the contents of yourhome is normally taken out by sensible peoplewishing to cover the costs involved of replacingvaluable and/or sentimental items in the event of anaccident or theft, and of course holiday insuranceoffering peace of mind in the event of an accident orillness abroad, fine so far.

Now move on to other insurance products on themarket and this is sometimes hard to comprehendbut people insure their mobile phones, satellite dish,laptop, kindle, garden tools, all replaceable for a fewhundred pounds, not going to go there with the cat andthe dog!!! All the aforementioned items need paying for,which comes from the income people earn whilstworking. What if for some reason that income stopshow do people cope with all this expenditure? You stillhave to pay the monthly mortgage cost on top of thecompulsory insurance policies or there is a danger oflosing your home, why do you think all these houseauctions you see on TV take place? It’s because over55% of people with a mortgage have not given enoughserious consideration to the what if question. Most thinkit will never happen to me, I am healthly and will neverbe made redundant, wrong. We read about accidentsall the time and fairly young people being diagnosedwith all manner of illnesses. So going back to the houseauctions scenario it’s because in most cases the lenderhas re-possessed the property as the borrowers havedefaulted. This can be caused by the death of one ofthe borrowers, redundancy, a critical or long termsillness that prevents one of the couples going to work,especially harmfull if it’s the main or only incomecoming in every month. Imagine the heart ache for ayoung mother at home with children and she has tomove out of the family home because the breadwinner,her partner, has died?

So, what are the options to protect the home beingre-possessed? The cheapest option in the event ofpremature death by one of the borrowers is MortgageProtection. This is designed to pay off the mortgage andbecause the amount paid out reduces in line with theamount owed to the lender it makes the monthlypremium very affordable, especially for younger couplesand more so if they are both non smokers. Once themonthly premium is calculated this will never increaseso over a typical 25 year term of the mortgage thisbecomes very cost effective in later years. Criticalillness can be taken out with the policy, which of coursewould increase the cost as there is more chance of theprovider having to pay out over the time the policy runsfor. Critical Illness pays out a lump sum on diagnosis ofa range of illnesses listed on the policy document andtypically they include cancer, heart attack, stroke, totaland permanent disability etc. Once again the youngerthe applicant the cheaper it will be and of course it willcentre around affordability at the time.

The other area to consider is to protect income in theevent of not being able to work due to illness orredundancy. Some borowers like the Accident,Sickness & Redundancy product as this coverseverything apart from death but has it’s limitations asthe policy only pays out for 12 or 24 months,depending on which provider you use. If redundancy isnot a great concern Permanent Health Insurance,commonly known as Income Protection, is a betteroption as it will provide the income for as long as theclaiment is off work. So a 35 year old with a nominatedretirement age of 65 who will never work again becauseof ill health would receive around 60% of their incomeuntil aged 65. As an example against earnings of£30000 per year the policy would pay out £18000 forthe next 30 years, that’s £540000 overall, and undercurrent legislation would be tax free.

So the message is clear, do not leave yourselfunprotected and risk losing your home for the sake of afew pounds a month as it just doesn’t make sense. I amreally looking forward to your telephone call.

To contact Armchair Mortgages Ltd, Tel: 01543 571016 Email: [email protected]

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