Codsall Pages November 2014

November 2014November 2014

Codsall PagesCodsall PagesYOUR LOCAL GUIDE - BUSINESSES, OFFERS, INFO & NEWS

Find a Local Business...........Find a Local Business...........We partner with a range of great local businesses. Our directory will help you find what you need, when you need it.......... p2

Christmas Tree Festival...........Christmas Tree Festival...........St Nicholas Church Codsall is once more holding their Christmas Tree Festival with wonderful displays created by the community.......... p7

Pantomime Tickets to Win.........Pantomime Tickets to Win.........Codsall Dramatic Society are putting on their annual performance. This year it is Sleeping Beauty - Win a pair of tickets to opening night.......... p2

Christmas Card Competition..........Christmas Card Competition..........See details of how to enter a design a Christmas Card competition run by Learning Ladder Toyshop and win a voucher and your design made up.......... p7

Need New Windows or Doors?..........Need New Windows or Doors?..........South Staffs Windows are now advertising with us offering great deals on windows, doors & conservatories.......... p5

Protect Your Home.........Protect Your Home.........Add an extra layer of protection with 10% off CCTV and alarm systems – protect your home for less. Systems to suit all budgets..... p9

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DIRECTORY LISTING OF LOCAL & CODSALL BASEDDIRECTORY LISTING OF LOCAL & CODSALL BASED BUSINESSES INSIDE NOVEMBER 14 EDITIONBUSINESSES INSIDE NOVEMBER 14 EDITION

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Alarms/CCTV/Home Securi ty 7,9,23 Hair & Beauty 8,10Antiques & Vintage Centre 3,14 Handyman 9Balance Bikes 14 Interior Des ign 20Bathrooms 13,18 Ironing 3Bl inds 19 Ki tchens 4,18Bui lder 10,21 Lighting 12

10,12 Locksmith 21Cakes 3 Minibus Hire 21Carpentry 7 Office Sui te to rent 6Carpets & Interiors 19 Oven Cleaning 19,23Cars , Maintenance and Bodywork 13,15 Painter and Decorator 4,6,18,22,23Chris tmas 15,19,24 Pet Grooming 3Cleaning Services 8 16Community Care 3,9,22 Plas terer 8,12,24Computers and Repai r 7,11,23 Plumbing and Heating 6,19,21Dance Classes 3,6 Property Letting & Sales 20Disco 9 Property Maintenance 4,8,17,18Dog Walking 21 Removal and del ivery 3Domestic Appl iance Repai r 22 Roofing 6,20Electrician/Electrica l Contractors 13,20,21 Shopping Home & Gi fts 8Events 1,2,7,11,16,19 Sl imming Class 3,14

6 Taxi Service 21Funerals 24 Theatre Arts School 22Garden Centre 15,24 Toyshop 7Gardening/Landscaping 1,11,15 Tree Surgeon 17,19Gol f Club 16 UPVC doors & conservatories 5,15,16Graphic Des igner 22 Windows 5,12,15,16,17Gutter Cleaner 23 Window Cleaner 8

Cafe,Pubs ,Restaurant, Takeaway

Pi lates Classes

Footcare

Win 2 Tickets to the

Opening Night - 27th November 20147.30pm performance of

Sleeping BeautyAt Codsall Village Hall

To be in with a chance of winning send the answer to the question below

together with your name and contact telephone number by text to

07734 461934 or email [email protected] by 6pm on the closing date of

20th November 2014In the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty what is the name of the

princess?a) Ariel

b) Aurorac) Belle

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Christmas Trees galore!Christmas Tree Festival

St Nicholas' Church 12th-14th December 2014

Once again St. Nicholas’ Church in Codsall is holding a Christmas Tree Festival, and this year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. There will be many trees, decorated by many different groups from the village - and we can expect a wide range of styles. The Vicar of St. Nicholas, Revd Simon Witcombe, said, ‘It’s always wonderful to see all the trees, as well as enjoying live music, something seasonal to eat and that special feeling as we come up to Christmas. I’ve heard about the ideas for some of the trees and I can’t wait to see them!’Homemade seasonal refreshments will be served throughout the weekend.

Opening times: Friday 2-7pm, Sat Noon-5pm, Sunday 1pm -5pm.

Admission: Adults £3, Children £1 (5-12s) Under 5s free


Do you know of any Local events?Do you know of any Local events?Are you involved in any LocalAre you involved in any Local

Groups/ClassesGroups/ClassesDo you have Local Information to Share?Do you have Local Information to Share?

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New Café Ledene now open DAILY from 9:00am Monday –

Saturday and from 10:00am SundayALL WELCOME - Golfers and non-Golfers

Hot and Cold Food and Drinks served daily in beautiful picturesque setting

PGA Golf Tips from Jeremy Nicholls at Ledene Golf Centre.....A Convential Putting StrokePutting is very much a key part of the game and can help your score if your having a particularly bad day with your tee shots or irons into the green.

•Place your putter behind the ball ensuring the centre line on your putter is in line with the graphics on the ball. This will help you to start the ball down the correct line towards the hole.•When you are satisfied the ball is lined up correctly to the hole, ensure your body alignment of shoulders hips and feet are parallel to your intended target,with your ball positioned just inside your left heel and your left eye directly over the ball.•When addressing the putt create a “V” shape with your shoulders, hands and arms, use the shoulders to control the putter throughout the stroke. (keep your hands as passive as possible).•Ensure that your backstroke is about the same length or slightly shorter than the follow through.•Your forward stroke should accelerate in a single smooth motion, a good rhythm is key to the stroke.•Make sure your wrists stay firm and your head stays still throughout the stroke.

Practice this and hopefully you will start to hole more putts.

All Codsall Pages readers are welcome to our golf tips evening this Winter on the driving range. Jeremy will be on the range to help with any aspect of your game.

Dates before Christmas are:-Monday 24th November and 15th December 2014

5.30 – 7.00pm

Jeremy Nicholls, Ledene Golf Centre, Wood Road, 01902 847123 or 07711902149, [email protected]

LANDLORDS is your property ready for winter? ......LANDLORDS is your property ready for winter? ...... Autumnal weather is well and truly upon us and now is an ideal time to ensure your rental properties are ‘fit for purpose’ as the weather gets colder. Follow our tips below to ensure your property is in peak condition in time for the winter months.Carry out a boiler service: When was the last time you had the boiler serviced in your rental property? Regular gas checks are essential as part of your tenancy agreement. If you’ve neglected this mandatory part of your obligations as a landlord, now is the perfect time to service the boiler and any other gas appliances in your property. For landlords who carry out mid-term inspections or who let their properties through a reputable estate agent this should be routine. Our advice is, don’t delay – have you ever attempted to secure the services of a gas engineer during a cold snap?Check all pipes and guttering: All pipes and guttering should be thoroughly secured to the walls and, together with brickwork, checked for leaks, fractures and blockages. Leaking pipes may freeze and burst during the winter months and in this case prevention is certainly better than cure.Pay attention to bathrooms: From our experience of property management at Redstones, we know that bathrooms can often suffer from excessive condensation and damp, resulting in loose or cracked tiles which lead to leaks and water damage. Check bathrooms thoroughly for any telltale signs and rectify any potential problems immediately.Carry out regular checks if your property is empty: ‘Void’ periods – the times when your property does not have a tenant – during autumn and winter months mean that you must pay extra attention to your property. Carry out regular visits and checks to ensure your property is secure and your heating is working properly. If you are struggling to find a suitable tenant, consider contacting a reputable lettings agent who specialises in your local area and can help you to find a tenant quickly.Insulate your property: With all landlords required to provide EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) on their rental properties, insulation is essential. Check the cladding around your pipes and boiler, ensure that your taps aren’t leaking and seal windows and doors with appropriate draft excluders.Keep your tenants fully informed: While the maintenance of your property is your responsibility as a landlord, it is worth investing some time putting together an information pack for your tenants. Include advice on operating the boiler, locating stopcocks and ensuring heating is on if they are away during the cold weather. With the arrival of darker nights, it is also vital to ensure your property is thoroughly secured with deadlocks and burglar alarms.Carry out tests on smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors: While these should form part of your regular inspections, with colder weather approaching, it is essential to ensure that your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are fully functional.Make sure your insurance policy is up-to-date: Insurance can be a grey area for many landlords as maintenance issues aren’t always covered by landlord policies. For your peace of mind, Redstones Financial Services provides a full range of financial services.Make your life easier. With Redstones fully managed option you know your property is in safe hands. - Updesh Gidda MARLA MAIPI Redstones Wolverhampton – Sales, Lettings, Property Management & Auctions T: 01902 504455 M: 07528 365365

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Grand Theatre PerformanceNovember 9th & 23rd 2014 will see some fabulous dancing and wonderful costumes from the Suttie School of Dance in their annual display at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton. All

ages will take part from the youngsters of 3 to the adult tappers in a variety of routines in ballet, tap, acrobatics, disco, and musical comedy. The Suttie School of Dance was formed in 1976, as part of the MASD association, by Carol who still teaches today together with teachers Amy Suttie, Charlotte Doyle, Jennifer Thelwell and other helpers. Classes are on a Saturday for the younger pupils at Holy Cross Church hall in Bilbrook and each year pupils take examinations (the school has 100% success rate) and take part in the show at the Grand Theatre. Carol makes all of the stunning costumes for the dancers and that is some task with the number of pupils involved. Tickets are available from the Suttie School of Dance or on the nights of the performances at the Grand Theatre itself.

For more information call Carol on 01902 398710 or email [email protected] can also check out the website at

www.suttieschoolofdance.co.uk

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RSPB South-West Staffs Local Group RSPB South-West Staffs Local Group reg Charity 207076 reg Charity 207076

Venue for all group meetings is Codsall Village Hall at 8pmVenue for all group meetings is Codsall Village Hall at 8pmTuesday Nov 11 - "The Secret Life of Puffins"Professional photographer Mark Sisson goes eye-to-eye with one of our favourite birds.Tuesday Dec 9"Birds in a Cage"Derek Niemann tells the true story of four Prisoners of War who formed a secret bird watching society to help them forget the horrors of war.Website; www.rspb.org.uk/groups/southweststaffs


A Word From Your MP......... The last few weeks have been extremely busy, zooming around the South Staffordshire and talking to schools, groups and clubs, of all ages and seeing what they do to promote our local area. This month I’ve had the honour of attending many events around Codsall and Bilbrook, speaking to people and listening to their issues and seeing what I can do to help them. I was extremely privileged to welcome the Methodist District Synod to Trinity Methodist Church in Codsall. Around 200 people were present where Councillor Brian Edwards and I welcomed the Synod, which had come to Trinity Methodist Church for the first time. As part of my talk, I touched on the importance of faith in politics and the church’s influence in the local community. I believe that the church has a hugely important part in our community, beyond its religious role.

I also had the pleasure of visiting Codsall Forget-Me-Not Club to re-open their new kitchen facilities. As always, I enjoyed talking to the members and answering their questions. The club secured a grant of £8000 from the big lottery fund for a much needed refurbishment to their kitchen. The club is a fantastic local organisation and I’m so pleased that the new facilities will enable more groups to enjoy this wonderful location.

From the kitchens of Codsall, I travelled to the streets of Bilbrook for a litter pick hosted by Bilbrook Parish Council and the Friends of Bilbrook. It was wonderful to see so many residents out supporting their local community and taking pride in our local area. I was very impressed that we managed to cover every street in Bilbrook and the amount of litter we collected. The volunteers should be very proud of their efforts.

All the events I visit, whether it be pouring tea in Codsall Forget-Me-Not’s kitchen, or picking up litter from the streets of Bilbrook, remind me how fortunate we are in South Staffordshire, to have so many groups that care for our community. I try to get involved with as many of these groups as I possibly can, so that I can thank them for the work that they have done and will continue to do in the future.

To contact me call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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MEDITATIONMINDFULNESS

Class In CodsallEvery Thursday at Holy Cross Church Hall

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experience these and many more natural benefits of non-religious guided meditation

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call Nick on 01902 842716 [email protected]


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Useful NumbersRussell House Surgery: 01902 842488Codsall Library: 01902 842764Codsall Village Hall: 01902 843412St Nicholas Church: 01902 842168St Christopher RC Church: 01902 842891Trinity Methodist Church: 01902 847490Neighbourhood Police: 0300 1234455Staffordshire Police: 08453 303132MP: Gavin Williamson: 01902 846616Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121Parish Council: 01902 842426If there are any other telephone numbers you think would be useful to the people of Codsall then please contact us

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