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Perton PagesPerton PagesYOUR LOCAL GUIDE - BUSINESSES, OFFERS, INFO & NEWSDIRECTORY LISTING OF LOCAL & PERTON BASED BUSINESSES INSIDE MARCH 13 EDITIONDIRECTORY LISTING OF LOCAL & PERTON BASED BUSINESSES INSIDE MARCH 13 EDITION

WHAT'S ON? DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - P2

TIPS FROM PERTON GARDENING CLUB - P4

JENNY WALKERS UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL MP - P8

LOCAL WILDLIFE ARTICLE - P12

TIPS FROM LOCAL PGA GOLF PRO - P14

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Accountants 5 Electricians 2,8,16 Locksmith 10Aerials and Satellites 7 Financial Adviser 10 Mechanic 10Blinds 13 First Aid 5 Opticians 13Building & Construction 2,4 Foot Care 7 Oven Cleaning 12

4,7,13,14 Funeral Director 5 Painter & Decorator 4,9,10,16Care at Home 14 Furniture Repair 10 Pet Grooming 12Carpet and Flooring 4 Gardeners 3,14 Plumbing and Heating 2,5,10,12,14Childcare 11,8 Graphic Designer 2 Roofing 9Children's Clothing 7 Hairdressers/Barbers 1,13 Slimming 14Children's Play Area 7 Health & Beauty 2,3 Theatre Arts School 3Computers and Repair 8,16 Holiday Accommodation 12 Toyshop 13Dance Classes 3,8 Ironing 3 Tree Surgeons 9Domestic Appliances & Repair 10 Learning and Tutoring 13 Virtual PA 1Driving Schools 4 Legal 9 Windows 9Electrical Installations 6,16 Lighting 6 Window Cleaner 3

Cafe, Pubs,Restaurants,Takeaway

Dates for the DiaryEvery Tuesday – Perton Walk & Talk – 10.30am @ Perton Library – Last for 30-45 mins - 01902 755794Every Wednesday – Baby Bounce and Rhyme for Parents & Toddlers – Perton Library - 01902 755794First & Third Thursdays – Perton Work Club – 2.15pm-4.15pm - Help and advice on getting a job. Perton Library – 01902 755794First & Third Thursdays – Perton Family Games Group – 5.00pm-6.30pm - Perton Library – 01902 755794First Saturday – Wild About Perton Wildlife Walk – Meet at Perton Library – 2pm- duration 2 – 2½ hours - 01902 754245Third Thursday - Astronomy Group – 7pm - Perton LibrarySaturday 9th March – Nottingham Forest v Wolves - 3pmThursday 14th March – Perton Knitting Club – 7pm - 9pm at Perton Civic Centre (New Room) - 2nd Thursday of MonthThursday 21st March – Perton Local History Walk – Perton Library 10.30am – 8 mile walk (approx 4 hrs) bring lunch – 01902 755794Friday 29th March – Monday 1st April – Easter weekendSaturday 30th March – Wolves v Middlesbrough - 3pmMonday 1st April - Birmingham v Wolves – 2pmWednesday 3rd – Saturday 6th April – Goldthorn Theatre Company presents 'It's Never Too Late' by Ron Aldridge – Royal Wolverhampton School Theatre – 7.30pm – 01902 753668Saturday 6th April – Bolton v Wolves – 3pmSaturday 27th April – Central Orchid Society Spring Show – Perton Civic Centre – 11am - 4pm – admission £2 – call John on 759640

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PERTON GARDENING CLUB MARCH IN THE GARDEN

The weather should be warming up and everything in the garden is coming alive. Easter is upon us and British summer time starts at the end of the month, which all makes a busy time ahead for gardeners. While we are still enjoying the spring flowering bulbs it is now time to think about planting summer flowering varieties such as alliums, crocosmia and gladioli. Look out for them in the garden centre and check that they are firm and do not have any sign of mould, follow the instructions for planting details. Prune and fee roses and tie in all climbing roses. Cut back coloured stemmed shrubs such as willow or dogwood and any growth left on perennials for winter interest and prune buddleia. Protect tender plants such as Japanese Acers and Pieris if frost is forecast as tender new leaves can be burnt. Sow seeds in the greenhouse or indoors and take cuttings from your over wintered dahilia tubers. Pot on plug plants and any seedlings that are large enough, always handling them by the leaves and never the stems.Prepare lawns for mowing by raking to remove dead grass and moss, leave mower blades on their highest setting for the first cut.

For further information of our meetings please contact John Hobbs on 07951 475116 or visit our website at:

www.pertongardeningclub.btck.co.uk

"SUPPORTED BY STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"

Free Chips at Perton Fish & ChipsMonday Special : Buy a large fish and get a

FREE bag of chips. Open Monday – Sunday

Tel: 01902 754414 or see Perton Pages for times

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Brian BreakwellBrian Breakwell

ACS Gas Qualifications(Gas Safe Registered

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Central Heating and Plumbing EngineerBoiler Replacement, Full Central Heating Systems, Burst pipes,

Taps & Washers, Showers, Cisterns & Toilets, Bathroom Refurbishments, Sinks, Lead Flashing Repair & Replacement

Contact Sam Plumbing & Heating onTel: 01902 441103 or 07974 128940Email: [email protected]

Perton Parish Council: News Update March 2013

Perton Parishioners interested in local affairs and activities are advised to regularly check

local notice boards around the area and, for full details the Parish Council website on

www.pertonparishcouncil.gov.uk where you can subscribe to a free newsletter or call 01902-745971

Next Parish Council Meetings on Monday 11th March and Monday 8th April 2013: Perton Civic Centre Boardroom @ 7pm

Perton East Ward By Elections: Parish Council Vacancy - 21st

March 2013 (polling at Perton Civic Centre)

Perton Bus Services: We are seeking your views regarding Perton Bus Services – a questionnaire will be available soon.

Perton Outdoor Gym: This facility will be available soon (March/April)

Perton War Memorial: At the request od the Royal Air Forces Association the Parish Council has now taken rresponsibility for the maintenance of the memorial and we will shortly erect an ornamental fence to enhance and protect.

PERTON PARISH COUNCIL: SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY


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Visiting Foot Care Service NOW available in this area

Nails Trimmed Corns Removed Painful ToenailsVerruca Treatment Fungal Conditions Cracked Heels

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Call 01902 687814 for appointments

Words of Wisdom from Rev Julia Cody

“ One of the real joys of my job is visiting our schools. I love the fact that many of the youngsters in the village know my name, and when I go shopping, I get lots of friendly greetings!

I’m typing these thoughts on 14th February, and earlier this week I took assemblies in both Perton and Sandown First Schools. We were thinking about Valentine’s, Pancakes and Easter - quite a lot in one assembly! But as we tried to get to the heart of these celebrations, and explored them together, we came up with a profound idea... If Valentine’s Day, at its heart (pardon the pun!), is about taking time, in words and deeds, to show someone we love them... then Easter is God’s Valentine’s Day.The Bible says,“God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die”. This is the heart of our Easter celebrations. So as you enjoy egg hunts and chocolate, try and remember the simple yet profound truth which the children and I explored... that Easter is God’s Valentine’s Day - God taking time to show us, through Jesus’ death and resurrection, that he loves us so very much. Happy Easter!p.s. If you’d like to explore Easter further, check our website for details of what’s going on, or see the Easter card which will be arriving on your door mat!

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A Word From Your MPThe last month has been extremely busy, following my debate on the promotion of manufacturing in the West Midlands. This is an issue that has always been at the very forefront of my mind since getting elected, not only because I worked in the manufacturing sector myself before entering parliament, but also because it plays such an important role in South Staffordshire. In 2011, there were 3,600 employees in the manufacturing industry in South Staffordshire. This accounted for 15.7 percent of all employees in the area.

While manufacturing is incredible important to the economy of the local area, we cannot take it for granted that it will continue to thrive and, indeed, over the past 15 years, we have seen a gradual decline in the sector. I was particularly happy to see South Staffordshire somewhat bucking that trend, with the investment announced by Jaguar Land Rover to build their new engine factory in my constituency. Since the debate, I have continued to work to get further manufacturing investment and it is my hope that, in the coming months, we are going to be able to announce yet more good news, resulting in well over a hundred million pounds worth of extra investment coming into South Staffordshire.

On a further positive note, I remember talking in an earlier copy of the Perton Pages of the frustration I often feel when trying to get the authorities to adopt a more sensible approach. I made this particular comment in reference to my work to see the removal of the no left turn ban at the Jenny Walkers Lane traffic lights. While I am afraid to report that I have not been able to secure a permanent removal, I am pleased that some common sense has prevailed and we were able to get a temporary lifting of the no left turn while the Nancherrow Tough Guy event was taking place. Please rest assured that I will continue to do all I can do to see a permanent removal of this ridiculous ban.

If there are any issues that you would like to raise with me personally, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to welcoming any of you to my new office, should you wish to visit. To contact me call 01902 701479 or 0207 219 7150

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Wild About Perton in MarchIt will soon be officially Spring again but I think it actually begins as the days begin to lengthen in early January; it’s certainly when our birds begin to look their best again. By March the birds that dropped into Perton over the winter like the Goosander seen on the Lower Lake in February are long gone. Our resident birds have paired up with nest building beginning in earnest, including the buzzards that will have touched talons high in the sky to confirm their bond. Each year we put out our cat’s brushed hair in the garden and it is many a blue tit that begins its early life in the warm embrace of our ginger tom’s fur. In Bluebell Walk the bluebells produce their dark green leaves early, to gather the energy they need from sunlight before the oak and ash trees come into leaf and shade out the light. This is also a good time of year to see birds in Bluebell Walk and particularly those who don’t visit our gardens regularly. Look out for Blackcap in our shady woodlands and tree lined public footpaths, with its hallmark black cap male and red brown cap female. Many of these migrating birds now over winter in Perton but in the spring their ‘teck, teck, teck’ song rings out. During March bird song seems to increase daily building towards the crescendo of the Dawn Chorus in April and May, but more of that next month.Wild About Perton leads a wildlife walk every first Saturday of the month starting from Perton Library. Some walks may involve muddy paths, fields, ditches or stiles etc. Robust footwear and outdoor clothing suitable for the time of year and activity are strongly recommended.

For further information contact Keith Elder on 01902-754245

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The Fieldhouse InnThe Fieldhouse InnPerton's Jewel in the crown - A delightful pub/restaurant

All food prepared fresh on the premises Available for use: Party room for up to 20 people free of charge

2 for £10 on Meals Available All Day 2 for £10 on Meals Available All Day Roast Dinners available daily Roast Dinners available daily

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Tips from Your Local PGA ProAt Perton Park Golf Club

Spring is just around the corner and it’s less than 6 weeks to the Masters. Now is the time to sign up for my “6 Week Game Changer Program.” Give me a call or email for more details. If you followed last months tip or are

already on the program you should be ahead of the game already. If you have only just got your clubs out after winter you are probably feeling really rusty and even a little nervous standing on the first tee. Here are a couple of tips to get you back into the swing of things.Your best set up key under pressure- the tendency is to freeze over the ball and put a death grip on the club. To combat this, keep some motion in your fingers and feet. Waggle the club back and forth. If you lock up, your nerves will get you.Try turning your left shoulder behind the ball. Nerves typically make the backswing fast and short. It's tough to recover from a snatchy move like that. If you're feeling tense (like on the first tee or a tough driving hole) focus on making a full, rhythmic motion to the top. The best thought, even if you don't have the flexibility to do it, is to turn your left (for right handers) shoulder behind the ball. You'll load into your right side so you can shift forward coming down. Remember, the ball's not going anywhere, so take your time swinging back.Try maintaining your arm speed to the finish - If you're feeling totally lost on the tee; you need a swing key that combats a lot of potential problems. Try keeping your arms swinging at a constant speed through the ball and all the way to the finish. Many golfers swing to the ball and stop; they "throw" the club at the ball. This can lead to misses of all kinds, so picking the proper correction can be confusing. If you keep up your arm speed, you'll create good rhythm and flow through impact. You might be amazed at how things fall into place. Making an aggressive pass through the ball is always better than trying to steer it down the fairway. Remember, you're making a golf swing, so keep those arms swinging. Good luck and get out playing and practising, we have a great offer at Perton Golf Driving Range Happy Hour 5pm – 6pm Weekdays only. For more details [email protected] or call 07976894363

Jeremy Harrold, Perton Park Golf Club 01902 380073

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Useful NumbersLakeside Surgery: 01902 755329Tamar Surgery: 01902 755053Perton Dental Practice (Anders Square): 01902 758120Dental Surgery, Tamar Medical Centre: 01902 756114Perton Funeral Directors: 01902 756830Perton Clinic : 01902 758150Perton Civic Centre: 01902 745971Perton Library: 01902 755794Church at Perton: 01902 750232Lakeside Community Church: 01902 752129Neighbourhood Police: 0300 1234455Staffordshire Police: 08453 303132MP: Gavin Williamson: 01902 701479Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121Parish Council Office: 01902 745971

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