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with the rising values of Estates, the SPOUSE'S SHARE could be the
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FACT: If you have not made a Will, even your life insurance
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CONTENTSDECEMBER 20139 Pay a visit to Goldenhill WMC on Boxing
Day, and you can enjoy the numerous talents of the duo known as The
Cameleonz, who have shared the stage with the likes of Peter Andre,
Olly Murs and Labyrinth. Marcus and Lis sold over 10,000 of their
debut-single hitting the Top 20 midweeks on the official UK charts,
and, last year,won the 'Best Duo' in the Mercury Awards 2012. The
Cameleonz is a 'hi-tec' instrumental duo, playing 50s/60s music,
right up to current chart-hits.
12 Theatre-goers can 'spot' a rare production of 'The Hundred
and One Dalmatians' this Christmas as Newcastle's New Vic stages
the children's classic until Saturday, February 1st, 2014. Adapted
and directed by New Vic Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins, the
show sits in the world of Dodie Smith's 1956 novel, with original
'Swing' music performed live by a talented cast of actor-musicians
and dynamic Lindy Hop dance routines taking over the
theatre-in-the-round.
13 More than a century after they were first published, the
ghost stories of M.R. James retain their power to terrify and
amuse. Robert Lloyd Parry's gripping one-man show retells four of
the earliest (and eeriest) of them - 'Canon Alberic's Scrap-book',
'The Mezzotint', 'Lost Hearts' and 'A Warning to the Curious' - in
The MET Studio at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre during the evenings of
Friday, December 20th, and Saturday, December 21st.
14 At Congleton Town Hall, on Saturday, December 21st, Congleton
Choral Society's Christmas Concert offers Carols for Choir and
Audience, featuring the Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph
Vaughan Williams (plus a few surprises! First performed at the 1912
Three Choirs Festival at Hereford Cathedral, the popular Fantasia
comprises the English folk carols, 'The truth sent from above',
'Come, all you worthy gentleman' and 'On Christmas night, all
Christians sing', interposed with brief, orchestral quotations from
other carols, such as 'The First Nowell'.
18 The North Staffs. Accordion Club has The Fettlers lined up
for its Christmas Party at Holditch Miners' Welfare Club,
Chesterton, on Tuesday, December 17th. The Fettlers are a duo
(accordion and guitar), and are lauded as a "great act for a
Christmas party". Besides this, there will be the usual mass
carol-playing and feature-spots from members - and a great
buffet!
24 Yes, it's hard to believe that autumn is over, and we have
the long, cold winter months ahead of us! With this in mind, the
staff at The Croft Veterinary Clinic, Newcastle-under-Lyme, have
put together some seasonal tips to keep your pets fit and healthy.
Chocolate is often found in abundance at this time of the year and
poses a significant hazard to dogs. In general, the higher the
cocoa content, the more toxic the chocolate.
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SeniorsToday
Set in two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Lawton
Manor, like all Majesticares luxury care homes, has always offered
the best possible quality of life, and now with our Garden Rooms
extension, we can offer our residents, their friends and families
even more.
We have a number of rooms available, all featuring the highest
possible standards of luxury and the latest technology, including
full en-suite with shower, electric profiling beds, flat screen TV
and extensive views of the countryside or gardens.
Our residents benefit from experienced staff who provide
professional personalised care and a whole range of services to
enhance their lives. There is no better way to get a feel for the
luxury and attention to detail we offer at Lawton Manor than to
come for a visit.
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Lawton Manor Care HomeProud to be Recognised as an Excellent
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Day Care Palliative Care
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Address: Lawton Manor, Church Lane, Church Lawton,
Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3DDEmail: [email protected] Website:
www.majesticare. co.uk
If you would like more information or have any questions about
Lawton Manor and theMajesticare way of life, please call our House
Manager, Ann Ball, on 01270 844200
The Majesticare way of life at Lawton Manor
January/February 2012 | 03 SeniorsToday
Set in two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Lawton
Manor, like all Majesticares luxury care homes, has always offered
the best possible quality of life, and now with our Garden Rooms
extension, we can offer our residents, their friends and families
even more.
We have a number of rooms available, all featuring the highest
possible standards of luxury and the latest technology, including
full en-suite with shower, electric profiling beds, flat screen TV
and extensive views of the countryside or gardens.
Our residents benefit from experienced staff who provide
professional personalised care and a whole range of services to
enhance their lives. There is no better way to get a feel for the
luxury and attention to detail we offer at Lawton Manor than to
come for a visit.
At Lawton Manor we offer:
Lawton Manor Care HomeProud to be Recognised as an Excellent
Rated Home
24 Hour Nursing Care Respite & Convalescent Care
Day Care Palliative Care
Long & Short Term Care Specialist Care
Address: Lawton Manor, Church Lane, Church Lawton,
Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3DDEmail: [email protected] Website:
www.majesticare. co.uk
If you would like more information or have any questions about
Lawton Manor and theMajesticare way of life, please call our House
Manager, Ann Ball, on 01270 844200
We welcome your enquiries and invite you to call in at any time
to discuss howwe could arrange a care package to suit your relative
for a permanent bed or short term respite.
Come and see what we have to offer at Lawton Manor!
We believe that life in a care home setting should be inspiring,
fulfilling & entertaining, in a safe and friendly environment.
We encourage our residents to get as much as they possibly can out
of life. Not only do we offer beautiful settings, modern facilities
and a wonderful varied activities programme we also go out of our
way to create a real feeling of community. When residents join us
we do everything we can to make them and their family welcome.
We now have a dedicated room for respite care and bookings are
currently being taken for the coming months, giving families the
opportunity to pre-book holidays or just to take a break.
We welcome your enquiries and invite you to call in at any time
to discuss how we could arrange a care package to suit your
relative for a permanent bed or short term respite.
In September we were joined by family, friends and invited
special guests to celebrate Lawton Manors 25th anniversary of
offering care and support to residents and their families.
Staff received long service awards at our 25 year Celebrations
from left Jackie Hodgkinson, Health Care Assistant, Ross Ganaden,
Maintenance, The Mayor & Mayoress of Congleton, Roger Pratap,
Chairman of Lawton Manor, Dawn Jones, Social Care Manager, Donna
Ganaden, Senior Sister (nights)
Celebrating 25 Years caring for the Elderly
Lady Ann Winterton receiving flowers from Dr Raj Pratap, Owner
and founder of Lawton Manor joined by Roger Pratap and House
manager, Ann Ball
Retired Nurses Charlotte Wootton, Cynthia Cadman & Anne
Hamilton-Fey, pictured are joined by Cynthia Baddley (friend of
Lawton Manor 2nd from left)
Dr Raj Pratap blowing out the 25 candles on the Celebration
Cake
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Set in two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Lawton
Manor, like all Majesticares luxury care homes, has always offered
the best possible quality of life, and now with our Garden Rooms
extension, we can offer our residents, their friends and families
even more.
We have a number of rooms available, all featuring the highest
possible standards of luxury and the latest technology, including
full en-suite with shower, electric profiling beds, flat screen TV
and extensive views of the countryside or gardens.
Our residents benefit from experienced staff who provide
professional personalised care and a whole range of services to
enhance their lives. There is no better way to get a feel for the
luxury and attention to detail we offer at Lawton Manor than to
come for a visit.
At Lawton Manor we offer:
Lawton Manor Care HomeProud to be Recognised as an Excellent
Rated Home
24 Hour Nursing Care Respite & Convalescent Care
Day Care Palliative Care
Long & Short Term Care Specialist Care
Address: Lawton Manor, Church Lane, Church Lawton,
Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3DDEmail: [email protected] Website:
www.majesticare. co.uk
If you would like more information or have any questions about
Lawton Manor and theMajesticare way of life, please call our
Business Manager, Ann Ball, on 01270 844200
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Banish those 'Winter Blues' this Xmas!!ROBERTS' Bakery Band will
be raising the roof at Tatton Park, in Cheshire, this Christmas and
cooking up a seasonal selection of brass band music.
Its concert in Tatton's stately home on Saturday, December 14th,
is the last of a series of Christmas concerts taking place there
this year.
Guaranteed to banish those 'Winter Blues', Tatton's concert
series has long established itself as one of the highlights of the
festive season, making fantastic Christmas presents for friends and
loved ones.
The Northern Chamber Orchestra, joined by Vocaliser choir from
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College, Widnes, will be commencing
festivities with an evening of classical Christmas favourites and
carols on Thursday, December 12th.
This is followed on Friday, December 13th, by the City of
Chester Male Voice Choir.
The Christmas concert season ends on a high note on Saturday,
December 14th, with an evening of brass band music by the
Northwich-based, internationally-touring Roberts' Bakery Band,
which will treat the audience to a repertoire of classical,
traditional and popular music.
Said Tatton Park Events manager, Bridget Roberts: "The Tatton
Park Concerts are firmly embedded as a 'must see' element of our
Christmas festivities. Guests return year on year to enjoy the
fantastic range of music and entertainment on offer.
"We all look forward to these concerts and Christmas just
wouldn't be the same without them. Each year, the programme changes
to keep things exciting and new, but the skill and talent shown by
these musicians never alters. A truly wonderful night out!"
All concerts take place in the Tenants' Hall of Tatton's
stunning neo-classical mansion.
Visitors to the evening concert performances have the
opportunity to stroll though the beautifully-decorated mansion,
which, this year, reflects a glittering White Christmas reminiscent
of Alpine schemes which the Egerton family would have enjoyed in
their 19th century travels.
Snowy landscapes are reflected in the strikingly-decorated
staterooms dressed with
flowers, foliage, greenery and other natural material from the
parkland and gardens. Concert-goers will be able to enjoy a warm
winter drink before the performances commence at 8pm.
Pre-concert suppers are available in the Stables restaurant or
in the new cosy Gardener's Cottage tearoom.
Tickets for the Northern Chamber
Orchestra on December 12th, are priced at 20 (under-18s, 12),
and for the City of Chester Male Voice Choir (on December 13th)
cost 15; those for the Roberts' Bakery Band on Saturday, December
14th, are also priced at 15.
The price for all three concerts includes free car-park entry
(usually 5).
For NCO bookings, call 0161 247 2220, and, for the Roberts'
Bakery Band and Chester Male Voice Choir ones, telephone (01625)
374400.
A DRESSED Christmas Tree in the Cupola Hall.
NORTHWICH-based Roberts' Bakery Band will perform on Saturday,
December 13th.
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Enjoy a fun-packed, wacky, festive season in 2013THAT'S the
message from all those involved in the latest, Yuletide spectacular
at Burslem's Queen's Theatre!
Children's creations, Ben, Bob and Bernie Bloonee, will be
appearing in a street near you during 2013's festive season,
handing out leaflet's for this year's pantomime, 'Cinderella'.
With a book coming this year and having just taken receipt of
full-size character-costumes from mainland China, the creators of
'The Bloonees', Phil 'Solo' Simpkin, Steve Ball and Carl
Washington, are including them into the 'Cinderella' theme as
something special and different for the area's youngsters.
'Bloonees' are creating a stir everywhere they go, because
"children just love Balloons - and especially flying ones"!
2013's panto sees the return of our own, local lad, Daz Cyples,
dancing his tribute act to Michael Jackson.
Darren has become a fantastic
'wow' with audiences throughout the Midlands, because of his
impeccable dance-routines, and he is joined this year by teenagers
who dance to the highest standards and promise to be a 'Thriller'
to all who attend this exciting show.
That favourite pair of wacky dames, Deno Bradbury and Kerry
Riley, will also be displaying their usual panache in getting into
fixes throughout the fun-packed show, which runs from Friday,
December 20th, to Saturday, December 31st.
Carl Washington is playing Buttons, and local thespian, Rebecca
Jones, will be treading the theatre's boards as the eponymous
heroine, Cinderella.
And, for a Christmas with a difference, the best Bon Jovi
Tribute in the land is coming to Burslem on SATURDAY, DECEMBER
28TH, so, lovers of American Rock, don't miss this show delivered
by BON GIOVI (the front-man and, indeed, all the players, are
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Billie-Dee's beautiful Motown tributeON Christmas Eve, the
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'Best Duo' award winners headline Boxing Day'HI-TEC'
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One of the UK's top twosomes, covering the '50s/'60s up to
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The Cameleonz sold over 10,000 of their debut single, hitting
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Seeing in the New Year with Deeva & FriendsGOLDENHILL WMC is
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Deeva is a born entertainer, exuding a vivacious, effervescent
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Versatile artist, Deeva, is the alter-ego of Robbie Mellor, who
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14th ...........MariaSun 15th ..........Micheal LewisFri 20th
...........Family Pantomine**Tickets 2 from the clubSat 21st
............EgoSun 22nd ..........Andy HammersleyXmas Eve
.........J.C. RayneXmas Day ........Family Fun NightBoxing Day
......Double TakeSat 28th ...........Tyler JonSun 29th
..........Darren BoultonNew Years Eve .Ryan Jones
DECEMBERSun 1St - RiCHaRD yoRK
Sat 7tH - CaRlSon & BailEySun 8tH - KaRolyn ClaiRESat 14tH -
ClaSSiX golD Sun 15tH - lEE laMBERtSat 21St - vooDoo KatSSun 22nD -
aMy MEtCalF
XMaS EvE - aiMMiEXMaS Day - FaMily nigHt DiSCo
BoXing Day - vElvEt SoulSSat 28tH - DEKota
Sun 29tH - RiC gEoRgEnEw yEaRS EvE - KaRnival
Sun 5tH Jan - aSHtonall EntERtainMEnt EnquiRiES to tREvoR BailEy
on
01538 398 634
EntERtainMEnt PRoviDED By M. J. E. ManagEMEnt &
a warm welcome to all members & associates
ABBEY HULTONSpOrTS & SOciAL cLUB
All Bass Beers Games Room Dominoes Crib PoolDarts Freeview TV
Juke Box Pending
DECEMBER
aBBottS RD, aBBEy hulton, St2 8Dy01782 545 509 / 01782 541
836
Large Private Function Room for Hire on Saturdays from 12pm
onwards suitable for private parties, celebrations and weddings
Upstairs Private Function Room for Hire with Bar 7 days &
nights a week
BINGO - Fri-Sun night & Sun DinnerPLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT -
Sun Night QUIZ - Mon Night
BLIND TOTE MINI TOTECAR PARK
FRi 1St - lEigh anthonyFRi 6th - lEE DaniElSFRi 13th -
Shannon
FRi 20th - aiMEE
XMaS EvE - lizaBoXing Day - thE ChaMElEonz
FRi 27th - kiMnEw yEaRS EvE - ConnoR o'nEil
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one
at. You can be
an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet
you.
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion197 Meir roadStoke on
Trent
StasST3 7JF
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one
at. You can be
an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet
you.
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion197 Meir roadStoke on
Trent
StasST3 7JF
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one
at. You can be
an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet
you.
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion197 Meir roadStoke on
Trent
StasST3 7JF
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Bradwell Lane, Bradwell. 01782 635701
BINGO WED/FRI/SAT/SUN NIGHTS AND ALSO SUNDAY LUNCH** MONDAY
NIGHTS**
PRIZE BINGO WITH GOOD PRIZES - WHY NOT COME ALONG & BRING
THE KIDSFUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE - RING CLUB FOR DETAILS
COACHES WELCOME BY APPOINTMENTBEERS FROM CARLSBERG, COORS &
HEINEKEN
A Warm Welcome Awaits You At BRADWELL W.M.C.
Top Class Entertainment Every Saturday & Sunday Nights
DECEMBERSun 1St - anDy HaMMERSlEy (MalE voCaliSt)
Sat 7tH - Ego (BRilliant FEMalE Duo)Sun 8tH - EvaH (FEMalE
voCaliSt)
Sat 14tH - la-BEllE (FEMalE Duo)Sun 15tH - CaRl MERRy(SupER
young voCaliSt)
Sat 21St - KEnaSHpE (Boy/giRl Duo)Sun 22nD - JuSt JaCoB (MalE
voCaliSt)XMaS EvE - Swing & Soul (MalE Duo)
XMaS Day - CloSEDBoXing Day - MiCHEal BRooKES (KnoCKout
voCaliSt)
Sat 28tH - SiStERS in aRMS (paRty Duo)Sun 29tH - DalE williaMS
(MalE voCaliSt)
nEw yEaRS EvE - El-Diva (awESoME FEMalE Duo)
BUCKNALL BOWLINGRECREATION CLUB
live entertainment
Function Room AvailableFor HireSnooker - Line Dancing -
Outdoor/Indoor Bowls
01782 214 091430 Werrington Road, Bucknall
DECEMBER
Sat 14th Jack Ryan
Tue 24th Trevor Morray
Christmas Day 12noon-2pmVisitors Welcome
Tue 31st Martin Grice(buffet included)
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QUALITY LIVE
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENINGSSUPPLIED BY
DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT
ELCOCK ENTERTAINMENTSTSun 1st Danyy WainSat 7th Classix GoldSun
8th Danny Dee
Sat 14th Rock of AgesSun 15th Laura McGregor
Sat 21st Vino Sun 22nd Jan CTue 24th 4Play
Thur 26th The Rich MixSat 28th The Twinz
Sun 29th Eddie KrayTue 31st The Maxxx
Sat 4th Jan- The MixSun 5th Jan - Humph
DECEMBER
TELEPHONE:(01782) 624573
invite you to pay us a visit toshare all our excellent
facilities
DECEMBERSun 1St - tREvoR MoRRay
Sat 7tH - viC MaRtinSun 8tH - J.C. RaynE
Sat 14tH - StEpH EDwaRDSSun 25tH - tERRi CRaig
Sat 21St - JoHnny DEavillESun 22nD - gaRy wEllS
XMaS EvE - tBa top aCt aSSuREDSat 28tH - CHRiS JaCKSonSun 29tH -
FaitH SMall
nEw yEaRS EvE - KaRaoKE DiSCo paRty
we bid a friendly WELCOME toassociates and vistors to the
hospitable
WOLSTANTON WMClive entertainment every saturday
EXCELLENT GAMES ROOM FACILITIESSnooker - Darts - Crib - Indoor
Bowls
Function Room AvailableFor Hire01782 616 736
Chetwynd House, High Street, Wolstanton
DECEMBERSat 7th Martin Lee Jordan
Sat 14th Terri Craig
Sat 21st Aftershock
Sat 28th Terry Jay
Tue 31st Man Maid
*members children only
on saturday night*
A warm friendly welcome awaits you at
COBRIDGE CORONATION CLUBEvery Saturday night is the best of
Country & WesternClass acts not to be missed All line dancers
welcome
Bingo every Friday & Sunday night in LoungeWednesday
Afternoon Social Afternoon
LARGE Screen TV in BarSoul & Motown Sessions (ring for
details)75/85 Mulgrave Street,Hanley, Stoke-on-TrentTel: 01782
214093
DECEMBERFri 6th - rOCK & rOll
sat 7th - amy mOrgan (COuntry & Western) Fri 13th - tba
sat 14th - ben thOmas (COuntry & Western)Fri 20th - rOCK
& rOll
tue 24th - andy ash & guest (COuntry & Western)thu 26th
- mOtOWn sCOOter Club
Fri 27th - tOny (sOul & mOtOWn)tue 31st - halyCOn dayZ +
disCO
Wed 1st - bar entertainment 3pm-7pm KaraOKe/disCO
www.baddeleygreenclub.com
MONDAY: Line dancing THURSDAY: Night bingoINDOOR GAMES SNOOKER,
SKITTLES, POOL, CRIBBAGE, DOMINOES ETC
SUNDAY LUNCH, available in the lounge resterauntDISC DRAW every
Thursday, Friday & Sataurday
Every alternative Thurs afternoon FRIENDSHIP CLUBBingo Fri/Sat
Nights
DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT
Sat 7th Three's CompanySat 14th Backwater
Sat 21st Highly Strung Xmas Eve Deep Timbre
Sat 28th Man-MaidNew Years Eve Cool MemoryFri 20th 3 course xmas
dinner plus
caberet 'Private Eye' tickets 16
OFFERING A WARM WELCOME AT
MEIR SOCIAL& SPORTS WMC
Bingo Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat & SunTop beers & lagers from
Coors
Games room including snooker Bowling Green Pigeon Club
COACH PARTIES WELCOME LARGE CAR PARKLIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAT/SUN
EVENINGS
TEL: 01782 314730THE BEECHES, WESTON ROAD, MEIR
100%
DECEMBERSun 1St - CaSino
Sat 7tH - XMaS DinnER DanCESun 8tH - pEnny BlaCK
Sat 14tH - pRivatE paRtySun 15tH - Fall gizE
Sat 21St - viC MaRtinSun 22nD - BaCK to BlaCK
XMaS EvE - KRayzBoXing Day - FaMily DiSCo
Sat 28tH - DiSCo paRty nigHtSun 29tH - EDDiE BRown
nEw yEaRS EvE - tHE laugHing lEgEnDS
Sat 7th .........20th Century RocksSat 14th .......Last StandSat
21st .......SchoonerTue 24th ......Dance NationThu 26th
......Laughing LegendsSat 28th .......Second JourneySun 29th
.....Lenny Lee JanuarySat 4th .........Junction 25
football bt sportsall premier & top live matches
function room available please ring club for details
Calvary Crescent,Bentilee,ST2 OAQ, 01782 314490
BAR ,SMALL LOUNGE, LARGE LOUNGE GAMES ROOM WITH INDOOR GAMES
DOMINOES, CRIB AND POOL
CONCERT ROOM WITH TOP ENTERTAINMENT BY VIVA MUSIC PROMOTIONS
EVERY SAT & SUN NIGHTS PLUS BINGO
LARGE SCREEN TV, LARGE CAR PARK ,COACHES WELCOME BY
APPOINTMENT
A Warm Welcome Awaits You At Berryhill W.M.C.
Beers by Coors, Excellent Facilities.
DECEMBERSun 1St - RoBBiE DiXon
Sat 7tH - JoEy MattHEwSSun 8tH - KiM
Sat 14tH - pHil MaRtinESun 15tH - littlE MiSS Motown
Sat 21St - anDy MaCKSun 22nD - MaRC BoltonXMaS EvE - RoBBiE
BEnSon
BoXing Day - SHannonSat 28tH - SpEnCER KingSun 29tH - viC
MaRtin
nEw yEaRS EvE - pEtER JonES
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one
at. You can be
an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet
you.
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion197 Meir roadStoke on
Trent
StasST3 7JF
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one
at. You can be
an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet
you.
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion197 Meir roadStoke on
Trent
StasST3 7JF
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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THE ALBION warm welcome from Jason and Lorraine
Under new management
December 13th - Fetish Black FridayXmas Eve - Disco 11am -
12midnight
CLOSED XMAS DAYBoxing Day 12noon - 10pm
New Years Eve - Party Night 11am - 1amcollect your free ticket
at the bar.
CLOSED NEW YEARS DAYCarlsberg 1.99
Double up on Spirits for 1.25 / Shots BarPoker Nights, Pool
Team, Darts
Large Car Park and Beer GardenFood Served Daily 12 - 4 pm Monday
- Saturday
Showing Sky Sports & BT Sports
OLD HALL STREET, HANLEY
01782 287087
Old watches wrist & pocket ladies or gents, working or not
all makes especially
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WANTED COINS & MEDALSDoulton and Beswick Figures
POTTERIES ANTIQUES CENTRE,
271 WATERLOO RD, COBRIDGE
Open 6 days or for home visits Tel: SOT 201455 anytime
POTTERIES ANTIQUES
The Flower Garden florist prides itself on its personal and
friendly service, offering bespoke contemporary and traditional
floral designs by experienced floral artisans. Our staff are always
happy to help with ideas and important decision making - We
specialise in providing beautiful flowers for your special day.
Tel. 01782 622985
91 Clayton Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 3NE
BROWNSFURNITURE
01260 273403
Browns Furniture in Congleton has been established for over 100
years as a family run business based at its Lawton Street
premises.
Browns are retailers and manufacturers of quality furniture and
specialise in traditional and contemporary pieces of all aspects of
your home, with furniture on display over 3 oors.36 Lawton Street,
Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1RS
www.brownsfurniture.co.uk
especially for you,Christmas cakes and Mince pies
wedding cakes, birthday, novelty, christening cakes.
all made to order, cakes to suit all occasions.
we can arrange delivery to any venue.
25 high street , biddulph T: 01782 510222
www.cakesbymillrise.co.uk
Hemmings JewellersThe nest collection of Christmas gift
ideas.
Untangling a furball of a problemTHEATRE-GOERS can 'spot' a rare
production of 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians' this Christmas, as
the New Vic Theatre at Newcastle stages the children's classic.
Adapted and directed by New Vic Artistic Director, Theresa
Heskins, the new show sits in the world of Dodie Smith's 1956
novel, with original Swing music performed live by a talented cast
of actor musicians and dynamic Lindy Hop dance routines taking over
the theatre-in-the-round.
Said Theresa Heskins: "Of course, as soon as I began work on the
production, I realised why it's done so rarely; the hundred-plus
dogs conjured up in the title are only half the story.
"We make puppies grown from minutes-old, the Dalmatians adopt a
disguise, and, of course, they're aided in their quest by all the
dogs of England and some feline friends, too. I hope that audiences
will be charmed by the ways we've untangled this furball of a
problem."
Fast-moving and ingeniously-staged. 'The Hundred and One
Dalmatians (which runs until Saturday, February 1st, 2014) has been
brought to life by the same creative team behind the New Vic's
record-breaking 'A Christmas Carol', 'Alice in Wonderland' and
'Peter Pan'.
Theresa Heskins's in-the-round Christmas productions have
achieved both critical acclaim and popular success in recent years,
and 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians' looks set to be no different,
with nearly 25,000 children expected to see the show.
Commented Heskins: "It's important to me that children's early
experiences of theatre are the best-possible, because that will
mean mean people from a wide range of backgrounds coming back to
this artform for the rest of their lives.
"In fact, a quarter of the New Vic's visits each year are by
children aged 16 and under - a fact of which we are very proud.
"The great thing about theatre-in-the-round is
that audiences feel so much a part of the show, and that's one
of the reasons that young people are so gripped by our work."
Joining the professional cast on stage is a team of thirty,
talented, young performers.
The creative team includes the talents of award-winning
television and film composer, James Atherton; TMA-winning lighting
designer, Daniella Beattie (Nest Lighting Design 2009), and the New
Vic's talented workshop.
Tickets for 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians' are priced at 14-21
(concessions available), and are available by telephoning the Box
Office on (01782) 717962 or online by visiting
www.newvictheatre.org.uk
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Piece of CakeWeddings and Celebration Cakes
Traditional Puddings, Cake Decorations and Sugar Craft
Accessories
01538 398939 / 07815672148Karen Greenwood
16 Moorhouse Street orNo.6 The Buttermarket, Leek,
Staffordshire
KIDSGROVE MASONICHALL AND INSTITUTE
FUNCTION ROOMLiverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent
Telephone: 01782 782102 / 782682
Available forWeddings Parties Birthdays
Christenings Anniversaries Funerals
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR Christmas Parties
New Years Eve Party Disco & BuffetTickets 24 per Head
Celebrate the Festive Season
MOORVILLE HALL HOTEL
Tel 01782 302326
Festive season terror at Stafford!!FOUR of the most popular of
the ghost stories of M.R. James can be enjoyed in a one-man
performance at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre before Christmas.Decades
after they were first published in the early-20th century, these
tales retain their power to terrify and amuse, and Robert Lloyd
Parry's gripping, one-man show retells four of the eeriest.Many of
the stories were written as Christmas Eve entertainments and read
aloud to friends by the author.On Friday, December 20th, 'A
Pleasing Terror' features 'Canon Alberic's Scrap-book' (in which a
young, Cambridge antiquary discovers the devil in the details of an
old book in a mediaeval town in the French Pyrenees) and 'The
Mezzotint' (wherein a ghoulish revenge is enacted within a work of
art, before the helpless eyes of a museum curator in Oxford).On
Saturday, December 21st, 'A Warning To The Curious' offers 'Lost
Hearts' (among the first stories that
the author wrote and offering one of his most memorable
villains, the seemingly mild, but predatory, scholar, Mr. Abney),
which is paired with what is, perhaps, James's most poignant and
personal work, 'A Warning To The Curious', in which a young
archaeologist is haunted and hunted by the guardian of an ancient
treasure; the English seaside has never looked so menacing.Plaudits
for the shows include "Wonderful, magical storytelling" (The Daily
Mail) and "Storytelling at its finest" (The Stage).Monatgue Rhodes
James (1862-1836) was an English author, mediaeval scholar and
provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905-18) and Eton College
(1918-36).Both shows take place in the theatre's MET Studio, a
unique, 120-capacity studio
space, equipped with the latest sound, lighting and back-up
equipment.Tickets for 'A Pleasing Terror' and 'A Warning To The
Curious' (which commence at 7.30pm) are priced at 10 (no
concessions), and you can save 5 by booking for both shows for
15.You can contact Stafford Gatehouse Theatre on (01785)
254653.
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Old watches wrist & pocket ladies or gents, working or not
all makes especially
OMEGA Watches!
WANTED COINS & MEDALSDoulton and Beswick Figures
POTTERIES ANTIQUES CENTRE,
271 WATERLOO RD, COBRIDGE
Open 6 days or for home visits Tel: SOT 201455 anytime
POTTERIES ANTIQUES
The Perfect Christmas Venue..Christmas Fayre Menu Lunchtimes
12noon-4pm2 course 14.95 | 3 courses 17.95
Evening 5:30 - 10pm2 course 17.95 | 3 courses 20.95
Also the perfect venue for Birthdays, Weddings &
Christenings.
01538 382 812 [email protected] www.getliffes.co.uk
22-24 Getliffes Yard, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 6HU
COUNTRY CABIN
FARM SHOPCHRISTMAS TREES
& WREATHSVARIETY OF HAMPERS AND
MINCE PIES
TURKEYS ABERDEEN ANGUS BEEFPORK & HAM
TEL:01782 327429
10 Holding, Barlaston Road
Cocknage, ST3 4ALTurn Into Barlaston Road Past Douglas
Macmillan
on the left we are half a mile further on the left.
MONTAGUE Rhodes James (1862-1936), pictured in 1900.
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Fantasia on Christmas CarolsON Saturday, December 21st,
Congleton Choral Society is staging its Christmas Concert.It will
feature the Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughan Williams
(1872-1958), plus a few surprises!First performed at the 1912 Three
Choirs Festival at Hereford Cathedral, this popular, early work
comprises the English folk carols, 'The truth sent from above',
'Come, all you worthy gentlemen' and 'On Christmas night, all
Christians sing' (the Sussex Carol), all collected in southern
England by the composer and his friend, Cecil Sharp, a few years
earlier.
These are interposed with brief orchestral quotations from other
carols, such as 'The First Nowell'.Conducted by the Society's
Musical Director, Christopher Cromar, the concert (which starts at
7.30pm)
take place in the choir's usual venue, Congleton Town
Hall.Tickets are available from CCS's Ticket Secretary on (01260)
276975, Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Tel: (01260) 271095,
or online via its ticket agency, Oxboffice.
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MerryChristmas
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much more available.Stone Road, Blackbrook,Newcastle,
Staffordshire.
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Selection of Pot Plants
Tel: 07866 175 88101538 308 257Ask for Sandra
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period of style and elegance.
Always & Forever is a family business based in Stone,
Staffordshire, and our aim is to make your special day even more
special.
Covering the Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford and
South Cheshire regions, we can make sure you arrive in true style
on your most important day.
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07816 683299Festive Menu
served from 2/12/13- 10/1/14Full Menu 19.95pp
Lunchtime Special 15.95pp (mon-fri)
CHRISTMAS EVE Jazz Evening
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY8pm - Ivan Obrey back with us for New Yers
Eve
watch this space for more details
Reservations made with a non-refundable deposit* Pre-orders and
balance required by the 11th December.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO KEEP UP TO DATE OR REGISTER YOUR DETAILS TO
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Tel: 01782 782272
New Larger Premises
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COMPETITIVE PRICES FOR TRADE & PUBLIC
Seasons Greetings to all our customers
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00-5.30 Sat 8.30-1.00
Electrical Trade Supplies137 Liverpool Road, Newcastle,
Staffordshire ST5 9HD
Tel: 01782 661750 Fax: 01782
[email protected]
Introducing The Light SideInterior/Exterior Lights, Chandeliers,
Wall Lights, Floor Lights & Lamps
We supply the unusual & unique Come in and see our huge
range of fittings
RALPH Vaughan Williams (1872-1958).
MerryChristmas
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Culinary 'first' for Anita & David!!A WELCOMING, cosy pub,
with a genuine, country-style ambience, this historic hostelry at
Kingsley Holt (near Cheadle) is currently enjoying a memorable
'first'! For, The Blacksmiths Arms, which boasts a pedigree,
covering four centuries (it was known to be an inn back in 1714),
has made its debut as a commercial food operation - thanks to 'mine
hosts', Anita and David (plus Family and Team).The village pub
offers discerning diners great-value, traditional, home-cooked fare
all day, six days a week (12 noon-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday, and 12
noon-7.30pm, Sunday), in addition to 5-8pm on Monday.
All tastes (and ages) are amply 'catered for', with a 'Golden
Generation Menu' for seniors, served between 12 noon and 3pm,
Tuesday-Friday, with the main course priced at 4, 5.50 (two
courses) and 7 (three-courser), while the children's menu
(featuring steaks, gammons etc., like the adults' one) is available
from just 4.Meanwhile, lovers of the traditional Sunday luncheon
(served, naturally, 'with all the trimmings') can plump for the
main course 'roast' for only 7.50, with two- and three-course
repasts offered at (respectively) 10 and 12.50.From Monday,
December 2nd, until Christmas Eve, readers can enjoy the Shawe Park
Road's Christmas Fayre Menu (Monday-Saturday), priced at 15.95
(adults) and 9.95 (children under-12).A choice of four Starters
comprises Home-Made Leek, Potato & Cheddar Cheese Soup; Grilled
Black Pudding, Bacon & Onion, served in a Peppercorn Sauce;
Deep-Fried Breaded Mushrooms, with a Garlic Mayonnaise, Dip &
Salad Garni; and Deep-Fried Wholetail Scampi, with Tartare Sauce
&
Salad Garni.For Mains, readers can choose from Roast Turkey
Breast or Roast Beef, both served with two Yorkshire Puddings,
Roast Potatoes, Creamy Mash & Fresh Vegetables; or Salmon
Fillet, in a Sweet Chilli Sauce & Hand-Cut Chips; or 8oz.
Gammon Steak, served with Egg, Pineapple, Mushrooms &
Onion-Rings, Hand-Cut Chips & Fresh Vegetables.
(Vegetarian choices are available, on request).After this,
there's a trio of scrumptious desserts (Christmas Pudding,
Strawberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake and Hot Chocolate Fudge
Cake) to contemplate, and, to finish off the festive meal, a Mince
Pie!Entertainment in the form of perennially-popular karaoke
sessions is offered each Saturday evening, and 2014 will be
welcomed in on New Year's Eve with Karaoke and a Disco.This
friendly 'local' (which attracts people from all points of the
compass) is 'big' on traditional, cask-conditioned beers, and 'real
ale' aficionados can quaff pints of its popular trio of regular
brews: Marston's Pedigree, Wychwood Brewery's Hobgoblin and
Marston's Burton Bitter, plus a brace of constantly-changing
'guests'.Needless to say, a full range of 'keg' drinks (including
two ciders, three lagers and Draught Guinness), plus top-quality
spirits and wines, is also available.The village pub is very much a
traditional venue, and it boasts excellent facilities for cribbage,
darts and skittles.It is very much a charity-oriented venue, and
regulars raise as much money as possible for a different, deserving
cause each month.Recent recipients include the Children's Trust,
Churnet Valley First Responders and the 2013 RBL Poppy Appeal, and,
on New Year's Eve, 19-years-old Amber Keates will be undergoing a
'head-shave' in aid of Cancer Research. Anita and David took over
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Burslem & TunstallAt Christmas Time
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Merry Christmas from Marie, Julie and Sarah
Kay & Gareth's 'Clayhanger Suite' is a 'must' venue!!ON top
of everything else that they offer readers at their Burslem town
centre pub, Kay and Gareth also feature a premier-class function
room!
Comfortably accommodating between thirty and forty guests, 'The
Clayhanger Suite' (pictured right) is, quite simply, an ideal venue
for every type of social and celebratory functions and occasions,
including christenings, birthday parties and business meetings and
conferences.
Named after the series of four novels (published from 1910-18)
by that famous son of the Potteries, Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) -
and, interestingly, The Swan is located close to narrow Clayhanger
Street, which runs alongside the iconic Wedgwood Institute on Queen
Street, adjacent to Swan Square - The Clayhanger Suite also
specialises in intimate wedding
receptions.
However, there is so much more on offer here!
Saturday, August 17th, saw Kay and Gareth celebrate their first
anniversary as 'mine hosts' at the three-storey, neo-Georgian
hostelry, which re-opened to a grateful public last year, following
the completion of a 420,000 refurbishment-project.
The Swan is (justifiably) acclaimed for its superb, home-cooked
food is served seven days a week (12 noon-2.30pm, Monday-Saturday,
with a traditional 'roast' Sunday
lunch available between 12 noon and 4pm).
Open throughout 2013's forthcoming festive season, it is
offering a full Christmas Fayre and Buffet Menu in December, with a
two-course lunchtime repast priced at just 13.95 and a three-course
evening meal costing only 17.95.
Gareth and Kay operate an ultra-popular 'Happy Hour' (12
noon-7pm, Monday-Thursday), and their family business features a
great choice of top-quality drinks, including Carling lager,
Caffrey's Bitter, Worthington Creamflow, Thatcher's Cider and Cask
Ales Award 2013-winning traditional brews from Doombar.
Located in Swan Square (adjacent to The George Hotel), the pub
also serves a variety of multi-flavoured, cocktail-style 'Trifle
Shots'.
You can enjoy an Acoustic Night with Arthur's Table every Sunday
from 9pm to 12 midnight, and each Wednesday features an Acoustic
Gathering with Frank & Friends.
Additionally, The Swan features Sky TV for sports
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A warm welcome from Gareth and Kay
Happy Hour Monday - Thursday 12noon - 7pm
Sunday Lunch 12noon - 4pm
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Burslem & TunstallAt Christmas Time
Carl & John are passionate about Burslem!!MID-SEPTEMBER saw
a strikingly-attractive, new business in the heart of 'The Mother
Town of the Potteries' open its doors to an appreciative
public.
Everyone, who enjoys top-quality food (all freshly-prepared),
should pay a visit to Burslem Cake Fairy Caf, where you can tuck
into a wide range of breakfasts, home-made soups, sandwiches,
paninis and jacket potatoes, plus hot and cold beverages.
Open six days week (10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday), the caf'e also
lives up to its by naming by tempting discerning diners with a
selection of scrumptious, home-made cakes!
The delicious soups are served on a daily-changing basis, and
lovers of the full, traditional, English breakfast can choose to
have your eggs scrambled or poached, as well as fried.
And there's more good news for 2014, too!
For, co-owners, Carl and his partner, John, are set to launch
their trademark celebration cakes - for every occasion (weddings,
birthdays, anniversaries, retirements etc.) and featuring a host of
themes - in the New Year.
Located in Market Place (next to KFC and adjacent to Burslem's
most imposing landmark, the Old Town Hall), the business also
offers a private meeting room on
its upper floor.
"Since opening in September, we've had a good response and
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"We're both passionate about Burslem, and feel that it has a
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Youthful enthusiasm took centre-stage!!YOUNGSTERS were very much
to the fore during the Christmas Lights Switch-Ons in these
neighbouring towns in the north of Stoke-on-Trent during
late-November.
Schoolchildren were the 'star-turns' in Tunstall's Tower Square
during the town's festive spectacular on the evening of Friday,
November 22nd.
Pupils from Tunstall's St. Mary's Church of England Primary
School and St. Wilfrid's Catholic Academy delighted the assembled
throng of hundreds of families with a performance of Yuletide songs
and poetry.
At the same time, scouts, beavers and explorers from Goldenhill
and Stockton Brook, as well as Tunstall, served up 'fast food', in
the shape of 'burgers, on a cold night, also helping to run a
fund-raising tombola.
This year, the festive lights were partially financed
by monies from the ward budgets of local councillors, Dave
Conway and Lee Wanger, while Tunstall Chamber of Trade worked hard
throughout 2013 to raise funds for the event, which it also
organised.
Commented Chamber of Trade Chairman, Bill McDonald: "We were a
bit concerned that there wouldn't be the funding to make it happen
this year, but we've had an enormous amount of support from local
companies and our councillors, and we're very grateful.
"The council has made a smashing job of the lights; I think they
look even better than last year."
The fun started at 5pm, and the official switch-on of the
Christmas Lights took place two hours later.
Joy and Mark welcome you to
The Post Office VaultsServing a range of good beers including
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Burslem & TunstallAt Christmas Time
The Sneyd Arms Hotel Offering a warm friendly welcome
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Following the same format as previous years' events,
entertainment took place from the Tower Square stage, with special
guest presenter, radio DJ and TV presenter, Verity Hilton, hosting
the occasion.
Volunteers handed out 'glow-bands and necklaces' and 400 free
mince-pies, and prizes and gifts were presented on-stage.
Other festive attractions included magician and children's
entertainer, Tony King; a Fun Fair (courtesy of Tunstall-based
Stanworth's); a Santa's Grotto; and a number of food-outlets, while
Tunstall Rotary Club was on-hand to bring Santa Claus all the way
from the North Pole to meet local youngsters.
Exactly one week later (on Friday, November 29th),
three-years-old cancer sufferer, Frankie Allen, was the
guest-of-honour, as she turned on the festive lights in Burslem's
Swan Square, watched by hundreds of people.
Among the assembled spectators were many of those who
helped to launch a fund-raising campaign in her name, after
little Frankie was diagnosed with leukaemia in August of this
year.
Friends and relatives started 'Frankie's Fight' to realise
monies for a variety of worthy causes, including the University
Hospital of North Staffordshire and Birmingham's Children's
Hospital, where she is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Frankie's mother, Karen, said that the family had previously
never attended the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Burslem, adding:
"Frankie was not well at all last Christmas; she had a virus and
was in bed for about three days."
The event was organised by the Our Burslem group, which took
over the task, following Stoke-on-Trent City Council's decision to
cut its funding.
"We formed the group last year, after learning that the council
refused to fund the Christmas lights any more," explained Our
Burslem member, Tracy Machin.
"We managed to raise the money we needed within days, and the
town looked great."
Attractions at the switch-on event (which took place between
5.30pm and 6pm) included stalls, performances from
street-entertainers and (naturally) a visit from Santa Claus
himself.
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Stoke craft group
NEW members are being urged to join a craft and social group run
by by Age UK North Staffordshire's Social Activities Service.
The group meets on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm at Bakewell Street
Park Pavilion, located just off Regent Street, in
Stoke-upon-Trent.
Featured crafts include tapestry, knitting and card-making.
The group is open to anyone aged 50 and over, and costs 2 per
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Further information is available from Jenny Bell on (01782)
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Fettlers will headline Christmas Party
THE North Staffs. Accordion Club has The Fettlers lined up for
its Christmas Party at Holditch Miners' Welfare Club on Tuesday,
December 17th.
The Fettlers are a duo (accordion and guitar), and are
well-recommended as a 'great act for a Christmas party'.
In addition, there will be the usual mass carol-playing and
feature-spots from members and a great buffet (as usual).
Tickets for the evening (which starts at 7.30pm) are priced at
7.50.
The Accordion Club welcomes all accordion enthusiasts (playing
and non-playing) to its clubnites at Holditch on the third Tuesday
of each month.
The venue also hosts a band rehearsal on all other Tuesdays and
a beginners' class every Monday at 7.30pm; further details are
available on (01782) 823668.
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Brand-new Christmas ShowPREPARE to party as the UK's most
successful touring Rock 'N' Roll production, the legendary 'That'll
Be The Day' returns to The Victoria Hall, Hanley, with a brand-new
2013 Christmas Show!Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive
season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite
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enjoyed on Thursday, December 19th, at 7.30pm, and tickets (priced
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Maddy at the helmFOLK rock pioneers, pop stars and an
inspiration to generations, Steeleye Span are in concert at
Newcastle's New Vic Theatre on Tuesday, December 17th.
With Maddy Prior at the helm, the line-up features band stalwart
and fiddler extraordinaire, Peter Knight; Rick Kemp on bass; Peter
Zord and Julian Littman on guitars, and Liam Genockey on the
drum-
stool.
Along with the classics that
have made them one of the most successful British folk rock
bands ever, Steeleye will be playing new music inspired by the
'Wintersmith' novel of author, Terry Pratchett.
Tickets for the concert (which starts at 7.30pm) are priced at
18.50 and 21.50, and are available from the New Vic Box Office on
(01782) 717962 or online: www.newvictheatre.org.uk
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Blenheim Mount HotelThe Blenheim Mount Hotel is a
friendly, family owned seafront hotelwith an easy going
atmosphere andwelcoming staff making your stay
with us happy ones
207 Central Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5DLTel: 01253 625867
www.blenheimmounthotel.co.uk
The Blenheim Mount offers Best location in Blackpool on Central
promenade Groups welcome Lift to all floors Free Wifi Ramp access
to the rear of building Ground floor rooms Static secured car park
(ltd) Seafront patio area All en-suite Sea view rooms Tea &
coffee facilities Tinsel & Turkey midweeks Themed weekends
Please advise when booking if disabled.
SPECIAL MID WEEK BREAKS MON-FRI (FROM) 80.00 P.P. B&B
DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE AVAILABLE(EXTRA CHARGE)Gynway B&B
205 Dickson Road, Blackpool01253 314747
www.gynwayblackpool.com
The Gynway is a small homely B&B where a warm welcome awaits
you. Adjacent to the seafront, the Gynway offers: Range of
Breakfasts
Colour TVs all rooms
Tea/coffee making facilities
Pet Friendly Environment
20.00 pp per night
Merry Christmas from all at the Gynwaythroughout the magazines
readership area.
North
Merry Christmas to all our visitors from Stoke-on-Trent
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S E A S O N S G R E E T I N G S
T O A L L O U R
C U S T O M E R S
CLINTS BARBERS Est 2004EXPERIENCED IN ALL TRADITIONAL AND MODERN
BARBERING
O.A.P. Rates AvailableHIGHLIGHTING CUT THROAT SHAVING
PATERNS
American Crew StockistsOpen Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am-6pmFri 9am-7pm
& Sat 8.30am-5pm
01782 61685591 Victoria Street, Basford
Merry Christmas to our customers from all at Clints
THE GRANGEBoarding Kennels & Cattery
Buerton,Audlem, Crewe, Cheshire CW3 0DG01270 811264
Open all year round. Est 40 yearsYour pet cared for by pet
lovers
Heated kennels. Dogs walked dailyin the beautiful Cheshire
countryside
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm,Sundays & Bank Hols
9am-12noon
To view - no appointment necessary within opening hours
VACCINATED PETS ONLYSuppliers of Royal canine premium, dog and
cat food
Wishing you A Merry
Christmas
& A HappyNew Year
TUNSTALL MARKET Stalls 54 & 55
12-14 LIVERPOOL ROAD, STOKETel: 01782 844743
Frank Fenton & SonsBUTCHERS
Merry Christmas to all our customers
21 Fairfield Avenue, Brown Edge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8SA
CHIMNEY/LEADWORK,POINTING, GUTTERING AND UPVC
FASCIA, SCAFFOLDING
FOR A FREE ESTIMATEDISCOUNT FOR OAPs WITH THIS ADVERT
Tel: 01782 504344 / 07941 779009
FREE UPGRADE TO NEW SETTANTA
ROYAL STEET, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE CW12 1HRTEL: 01260 274505
www.congletonglass.co.ukEmail:
[email protected]
UKs First Approved Zero Carbon Window System
A+ rated
Super Insulating
Lead Free Prole
Secured by Design
YOUR LOCAL uPVC WINDOW,DOOR & CONSERVATORY SPECIALIST
FAB-VENT(Engineering)
STEEL FABRICATION SHEET METAL WORK KITCHEN HOODS SMOKE
EXTRACTION EXTRACT FANS FIRE ESCAPES STRUCTURAL STEELWORK KILN
EXTRACT SPECIALIST
North Road Works, North Road, CobridgeTEL/FAX: (01782)
219995
Seasons Greetings
Merry Christmas from Bloor Construction
491 Hartshill Road
Hartshill
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6AA
Open Tuesday to Friday 10-2
Saturday 104Closed Monday
01782 617081www.tostevinspianos.co.uk
PianoSales & Restoration
N. J. Tostevin & SonN. J. Tostevin & Son
0-11 yrs FULL/PART TIME PLACEMENTS
OFSTED Registered
Open 6am-10pm 7 daysBOOKING PLACES NOW
Qualified for 15 hours free places for2-5 year olds
available
Places currently availableOpen Bank Holidays Flexible hours
Out of School Club available now
Pump Street, Penkhull ST4 1NQ
Small Steps Day Nursery
Tel: 01782 847 558
HOLIDAY CLUB (places available)Day Trips & Daily Outings for
the children
Quality Fishing Tackle
01782 860068
164 Ford Green Road, Smallthorne,Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NJ
Open 7 days a weekWeekdays from 7am, weekends from 6am
PETFOOD
J. DARLOWSTACKLE & BAIT
Debit & Credit Cards Accepted
***DJZ***Driveways, Paths & Patios,
Fencing & LandscapingOAP DISCOUNTS
RELIABLE SERVICEFREE Quotes
01782 393848 / 07870 984913www.djzconstruction.co.uk
Xmas Greetings
GENTZ BARBERS
TEL: 833154127 SCOTIA ROAD, BURSLEM, S.O.T.
For cuts & stylingNO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY9- 6
MONDAY-FRIDAYSATURDAY 9 -1.30PM wishingall our customers
a Merry Xmas
SPECIAL OAP DISCOUNTS
Reg No 30903
TRENT GLASS AND GLAZINGWIND OWS MISTING UP?
DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS REPLACED
Also UPVC windows, doors and conservatoriesTop quality, lowest
prices
Tel : 01782 65893230yrs exp. 7 days 7am-10pm
Locks, handles, hingesFree measuring/quotations
Specialists in low maintenance coloured
rendering and a ll p lastering, artexing & c oving
Workmanship GuaranteedFree Estimates
01538 753190/01538 753968Mob 07976 354989
T&S PLASTERINGWishing all our customers a Merry
Christmas
TRENTHAMCONSTRUCTION
ALL TRADESFULLY QUALIFIED
FULLY INSUREDFOR FREE QUOTES
07973 440058or 01782 642264
Bengrys the BakersA long established family business
WHOLESALE SUPPLIERS TO THELICENSED CATERING TRADEFrench sticks
Baps Bread rolls
Delivering fresh products dailyCall in to see our complete
range
SPRING ROAD, NORMACOTTel: 01782 313405
FOR ORDERS AND ENQUIRIES
MONARCHPlumbing & Heating Ltd
Gas maintenance and repair all plumbing needsOAP Discounts,
Grants Available
01782 869724 / 07795 [email protected]
Maintenance Contracts start from 4.99 per month - depending on
age of boiler and system
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35 years experienceAdvice given & solutions fou nd for
all your plumbing & heating sy stems
Gas Safe Registered 10434Call John on
01782 533790 or 07973 522998We do it right!
Plumbing & HeatingJohn Cooper
No call out fee!
J.T. Bennett & Son
Tel: 01782 504087Mob: 07790 633380
All aspects of plumbing and heatingLong established family
business
Gas Safe Registered
554053
C.T. MOTORS
MAYFIELD PLACE, MAY BANK,NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME,
STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 9LZTelephone: 01782 618555