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Celebrating over 25 years in practice “I’m in Pain” “Can Chiropractic Help Me?”

These are some of the conditions we treat: HEADACHES • BACK PAIN • NECK PAIN NUMBNESS OR PAIN IN LEGS • NUMBNESS IN ARMS AND HANDS PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES

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£30 on food items only and and not in conjunction with any offers that may be 350 Hartshill Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7NX 01782 619478 running e.g pie night 2 for £10. T’s&C’s apply NEWCASTLE & CITY CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS Consumer research from the British Chiropractic Association has revealed the state of back health across the various regions of the country.

The research indicates that the region with down which results in excess stresses on the the best back health is the South East where cervical spine! This can cause head pain, neck 40% of people complain of back and neck pain. pain, arm pain and even numbness. However, in Northern Ireland this number jumps The best thing anyone can do to lower the risk to 57% of people currently having back and of “text neck” is to use voice recognition and neck pain. That’s a 17% variation. This research make phone calls instead of text messages. It’s confirms that back and neck pain is on the also important to take regular breaks and alter increase across Britain, with numbers showing a your texting positions to avoid problems. You 12% increase in back and neck pain since 2017. can find a list of useful exercises on the NHS As far as taking a proactive approach to website. prevent back and neck pain, Londoners lead As chiropractors we know only too well the the way, followed by those in the South West. impact that neck and back pain can have on Across all regions the research showed that people’s lives. Across the majority of regions lifting and carrying were the prime triggers for the most likely impact of back and neck pain back and neck pain. was reported as preventing sleep, followed Modern life is also a pain in the neck! Are you by preventing exercise. Sleep deprivation and like the millions of people who spend hours on an inactive lifestyle can lead to stress and end every day using a Smartphone or another depression. mobile device? If so, you could be at risk of As chiropractors in our busy clinics in “text neck”, a new age epidemic that could lead Newcastle under Lyme and Stoke we are to permanent damage. committed to help people prevent back and You probably don’t put that much thought neck pain. However, if you are currently suffering into the hundreds of messages you send every week on your Smartphone, but the posture we back and neck pain then we have the experience adopt as we stare at our phones significantly to do our best to help you. increases the stress on the neck and can lead Chiropractic offers a gentle but effective non- to excessive wear and tear. This is how bad invasive form of care of the spine. Our objective it can be: our heads weigh between 10lb and is to provide the highest standard of care to all 12lb, but as we bend our heads downwards our patients and we want to erase the phrase to use our phones, the effective weight on our “you have to live with it” from our patients’ necks increases – a lot! At a 15-degree angle, lives. We are committed to helping each patient the head weighs about 27lb, and rises to 60lb to improve the quality of their life and empower at 60 degrees! each individual patient so that they can work Most of us are now spending an average of and achieve their health goals and live each day two to four hours a day with our heads dropped at their optimum.

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TO ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT ISSUE PHONE KERRY 07511 452 598 7 The Staffordshire Knot The Stafford Knot (not the Staffordshire Knot!) is the symbol for the county of Staffordshire. It appears everywhere from road signs and army berets tto local pottery and football club crests.

The origin of the three-looped knot has long eldest daughter of been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Alfred the Great, who, Some people say it is a bloody means of more than a thousand multiple execution while others insist it years ago, defended a represents the joining of three geographical stronghold at Stafford. areas. She symbolically took off her girdle and said Death by Stafford Knot to the local lords: One of the most popular stories of the knot “With this girdle, I bind originated following the sentencing of three us all as one”, and the criminals to death by hanging in Stafford. three areas became Staffordshire. However, when the executioner arrived to The anniversary of this event was celebrated commit the grisly task, he came across a in 1913, a thousand years after it was said to problem. He only had one piece of rope. He have happened. could not just hang one of the criminals. It would be unfair to the other two to give Double ‘S’ theory precedence to only one of the condemned. Another theory on the origin of the knot is He therefore tied his single rope into three that it forms the shape of a double ‘S’ which loops and dispatched of all three criminals represents “Staffordshire”. at the same time. A variation of this story In fact, the Stafford Knot has been the was that one of the criminals invented the proud insignia of many coats of arms, knot, and this ultimately saved him from his police helmets and army regiments in the execution. Staffordshire region for many years. Some believe its first appearance to be on The Knot Unites’ the heraldic shield of the Stafford family in Another story of the knot stems from its 1583. motto: “The Knot Unites”. The knot was said to symbolically bind three Others believe its first appearance was on different local areas which joined to form the family seal of Joan Stafford, Lady of what is now known as Staffordshire. Wake, who died childless in 1443, and which A more detailed account tells us of Ethelfleda, can be seen in the British Museum.

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TO ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT ISSUE PHONE KERRY 07511 452 598 9 Clay pipe making in Newcastle-under-Lyme

he sale of tobacco T was regulated by Royal Licence in 1673 and Newcastle-under-Lyme was one of the few towns to be granted a licence to sell it. This brought about the need for the manufacture of clay pipes. During the 17th and early 18th centuries Newcastle became a leading centre of One of the best and most initials either on the bowl or the production for the manufacture renowned pipe makers from stem. of clay pipes and as an Newcastle was Charles Riggs, Pipe smoking continued industry, second in importance who had been apprenticed to have its devotees and an to hat manufacturing and felt- to Francis Catherall. He article in the Newcastle Times making. was recorded in “History of in November 1972 featured One reason for its Staffordshire”, published in the North Staffordshire Pipe importance was the presence 1686, to have made pipes Club and a national pipe of an abundance of suitable using three types of clay to smoking competition that was clay in the area. create a different finish to held in the town. The aim of the pipes as well as a longer Plain white clay pipes, of the competition was to make ‘burning’ time. the type made locally, were the tobacco last as long as relatively inexpensive and The heyday of local pipe possible. The winner of the were sold in large quantities making was around the middle local competition was a Mr to landlords of public houses of the 19th Century. It started W.A. Davies, of Stoke. who then gave them away to to decline after that due to Club members met to talk customers. the more popular demand for about different types and fruitwood and briar pipes. The manufacture of clay blends of tobacco and to try pipes, although prolific, was The last important local pipe samples. a small scale industry, where maker, who was producing I wonder if there are any usually whole families were pipes in the 1880s, was readers who remember the club involved. George Lakin. Pipe making in or may have been a member. the town survived just into the The earliest recorded maker 20th Century, with just one in Newcastle was Francis By David Heath, Volunteer recorded maker. Brampton Museum Catherall (the name later and Art Gallery changed to become Cotterill) The pipes were usually in 1637. inscribed with the maker’s ...

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The ‘greenhouse effect’ is an greenhouse ready for the following environmental hot topic. And spring. it’s true that despite Verbena bonariensis produces tall the grim winter of 2017-18 wands of dainty lilac flowers. They we’ve generally been self-seed freely, which is great if you experiencing milder consider that a bonus in a plant (I conditions in recent years. do) but maybe avoid this one if self- I’ve certainly started to experiment seeding bothers you. with more exotic plants. It’s a little You could even try a banana risky; one hard winter can wipe out plant. The variety “Musa Banjo” a tender specimen. But between is wonderfully architectural, and now and September there’s every though it does not produce fruit it chance that many tropical plants will will create impact. Plant in a large survive if planted out in our gardens. pot and let its fan-like leaves create They need a sunny sheltered spot, fabulous shadows on the patio. It like the one you would choose for hails from Japan originally and loves petunias, tobacco plants and rose sunshine, but it is hardy to -6°C so beds. perfect for the suburban UK climate. Try Cannas. They have luxuriant Do note that in winter the leaves broad spear-shaped leaves, which naturally die back and turn brown. I can be deep green, purple or even thought I’d killed mine the first year, striped with orange or yellow. They but the leaves grow back quickly in produce vibrant flowers which look the spring. like gladioli but better! The Honey Bush (Melianthus Or how about planting scarlet major) is a terrific half-hardy foliage dahlias like ‘Bishop of Llandaff’, specimen with its 50cm long grey- which also sports attractive bronze green deeply serrated leaves, which foliage. look as though they’ve been cut with A big clump of African marigolds pinking shears. provides a blaze of fiery colour. Some of these plants will survive Or try tender perennial salvias in a British Winter with protection colours which range from magenta but it’s probably best to treat your through to scarlet and deep purples ‘tropical’ border as a temporary and blues. They won’t survive the display. Experiment and have fun first winter frosts but they an easy creating your very own suburban to propagate from shoot-cuttings rainforest. which can be over-wintered in a cool Happy Gardening.

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ARIES LEO SAGITTARIUS Outlook – 7 of Cups: A month of Outlook – The Moon: You’ll be drawn Outlook – The Sun: For the decisions and choices. Look carefully at to intuitive things this month. Remember second month in a row, The Sun the options and don’t get dazzled by you also need to live in the physical world! brings bright prospects. false promises. Obstacles – 8 of Swords: You might Obstacles – 10 of Cups: Don’t Obstacles – The Fool: Look feel trapped in a situation, but really you be complacent about relationships at and consider all aspects of the have the power to move away from it. and family matters. situation; don’t step out blindly Help – 3 of Swords: There’s a need to be Help – 5 of Cups: Letting go of old Help – 7 of Wands: You have the honest with someone close. They’ll feel patterns and moving forwards to strength to stand up for what you know hurt, but openness is best in this situation. new ones is what’s needed here. is right in the face of some opposition. TAURUS VIRGO CAPRICORN Outlook – The Star: A month of Outlook – 4 of Swords: Outlook – 8 of Swords: Although you healing, potential and new beginnings. Take time out to recharge your might feel stuck in a situation, you have Obstacles – 7 of Cups: Choose batteries. Don’t force things. the power to move out of it. Be brave! wisely – don’t be drawn in by Obstacles – Hierophant Obstacles – The Moon: Don’t get material wealth or power, but choose reversed: Don’t give in to unfair caught up in illusion and wishful thinking – the path that feeds you soul. pressure from authority figures. make sure you have regular reality checks. Help – The Fool: You can step Help – The Sun: Everything will work out Help – 4 of Pentacles: Money and out in confidence, knowing in its own time and space if you just let it. practical matters are continuing to you’ve done the right thing. stabilize, with your attention to detail.

GEMINI LIBRA AQUARIUS Outlook – Queen of Wands: Outlook – The World reversed: Outlook – Knight of Pentacles: Practical A month of growth, expansion, You might feel blocked from your things, including money matters, will move and making things happen. goals and dreams this month. slowly but steadily forwards this month. Obstacles – The World: You Obstacles – 0of Cups: News Obstacles – 10 of Swords: You won’t find any real obstacles to your and revelations about emotional will find yourself pushed into big goals. It’s all within your reach. matters may bring challenges. changes you weren’t expecting. Help – The Lovers: Make your choices Help – Knight of Cups: You will be Help – 4 of Wands: Teamwork wisely. Be sure that what you’re able to move forwards by staying with those closest to you will bring aiming for is what you really want. to true to your highest ideals. lots of success and happiness

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TO ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT ISSUE PHONE KERRY 07511 452 598 21 Moseley Railway Trust celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund support for ‘Tracks to the Trenches’

n July 13, 14 and 15 2018, the Moseley be provided. There is also a sub-project to re-create ORailway Trust will host the third of the a wagon used for the transportation of heavy artillery Tracks to the Trenches events at the Trust’s pieces on 2’0” gauge tracks – remember, during the First site at Apedale, North Staffordshire. World War, the mud meant absolutely everything was moved by rail – including the largest guns! These events commemorate the role which light Further, the Heritage Lottery Fund grant will also railways played during the 1914-1918 conflict. The event allow a visit to Tracks to the Trenches by a draught horse in July will be the third in this series of award-winning team and a field gun and limber, and finally will support events. These events aim to recreate the Western Front a visiting steam locomotive of a type used on trench in Staffordshire – lots of steam trains, military vehicles railways during the First World War. and living history re-enactors all combine to make a Phil Robinson, Moseley Railway Trust chairman said memorable day out! “We are delighted that we are able to continue our The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded the Moseley relationship with the National Lottery. We are sure that, Railway Trust an £10,000 grant in support of Tracks to with the support of this Heritage Lottery Fund grant, the Trenches. Made possible by National Lottery players Tracks to the Trenches will not only be a successful event through HLF’s First World War then and now programme, but will also leave a sustainable legacy for the Trust and the project will focus not only on the event, but also on the site at Apedale”. enhancing the presentation and interpretation of First Vanessa Harbar, Head of HLF West Midlands, said World War-related exhibits at Apedale. This will ensure a “The impact of the First World War was far reaching, lasting legacy at Apedale and will also support the on- touching and shaping every corner of the UK and beyond. going work of the Trust’s volunteers. Thanks to National Lottery players, HLF has already The grant will allow the Trust to extend the existing invested more than £94 million to more than 1,900 Field Railway – work on this should have started in time projects – large and small - that are marking this global for the event in July. An interpretation board will also Centenary; with our small grants programme, we are enabling even more communities like those involved in ‘Tracks to the Trenches’ to explore the continuing legacy of this conflict and help local young people in particular to broaden their understanding of how it has shaped our modern world.” Details of the Tracks to the Trenches 2018 event are available at www.ww1-event.org. Advance tickets are now on sale. More details of the Trust and the Apedale Valley Light Railway can be found on Facebook or on the website www.mrt.org.uk.

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You can get asparagus from Peru all winter long, and early spring asparagus from Mexico and Southern California. This is not a dish to make with those. It celebrates your local, regional asparagus, whenever it shows up in your local farmers’ market, after months of apples, potatoes and sturdy greens. Simply shaved, then dressed with oil and paired with avocado and Parmesan, it makes for a spring salad of enormous satisfaction. Fresh asparagus in season tastes even better raw than cooked. Shave the stalks as thinly as you can and mix a simple salad and a creamy dressing. Serves 4 800g asparagus 1 cucumber 16 cherry tomatoes 100g flat-leaf parsley 20g Parmesan, freshly grated

FOR THE DRESSING 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed ½ ripe avocado, stone removed Salt and black pepper

1 Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a vegetable peeler and starting from the bottom end of the asparagus, shave upwards to create thin ribbons. Put all the ribbons in a large serving bowl. 2 Slice the cucumber length-ways and cut into bite-size pieces. Cut the tomatoes in half and coarsely chop the parsley. Add these to the bowl. 3 Blitz the dressing ingredients until creamy. Add a dash of oil or water if necessary. Dress and toss the salad so it’s evenly coated. 4 Top with Parmesan shavings, then serve.

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Across Down 7 Important Hindu God (6) 1 Bleach (7) 8 Latin name for the 2 Cast, discard (4) onion family (6) 3 Get the better of (6) 9 Sudden dull sound (4) 4 Skill, flair (6) 10 Anywhere, all over (8) 5 19th Century US soldier (8) 11 State of havoc or 6 Female monarch (5) catastrophe (11) 12 Replied (8) 14 Club, guild or union (11) 13 Console (7) 18 Athletic, strapping (8) 15 Antagonise, provoke (6) 19 Spirit, energy (4) 16 Land surrounded 20 Homing bird (6) by water (6) 21 Character, disposition (6) 17 Red-breasted bird (5) 19 Medieval stringed instrument (4)

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Gemstone of the Month APOPHYLLITE

The crystal that I have selected for this month is apophyllite. Apophyllite is one of the crystals associated with the zodiac sign of Gemini, this month’s birth sign.

n appearance apophyllite blocks, emotions and negative Placing apophyllite in a room can help Ican be transparent or thoughts. to transmute negative energies, and opaque. It can form as Apophyllite is also believed to can infuse the room with more uplifting pyramidal or cubic crystals, enhance psychic abilities and helps energies to promote feelings of love and can form in large to boost mental activity. It helps to and peace. clusters. promote truth and clarity, giving you It is also thought that it can boost your the ability to see yourself and the earning potential, as it is a crystal that Apophyllite tends to be clear or situation clearly. symbolises abundance and wealth. It white, but can also be found in Apophyllite is especially beneficial for can also stimulate feelings of joy and shades of pale green. Apophyllite Reiki healers, as it is often referred gratitude. is easily obtained and is relatively to as the ‘Reiki’ crystal, due to the In addition to the above properties of inexpensive. calming energies that it emits, which apophyllite, the following additional Sources of this stone can be found brings about a deeper relaxation to properties can be found with green in Italy, India, Brazil, UK, USA and enhance any healing. It also makes apophyllite: it can help to open the Australia. it an excellent crystal to have during heart chakra and assist you with The name apophyllite is derived from meditation. making decisions in matters of the Greek ‘apo’, which means ‘off’, If you are feeling ’burnt out’ from the heart. It is also thought that it and ‘phyllon’, which means ‘leaf’, every day life, apophyllite can help to can provide healing for pains and which roughly translates as ‘to leaf boost your enthusiasm and zest. conditions affecting the feet. apart’. This is because the crystal tends to flake off when exposed to heat, which is due to the water molecules that are lost as apophyllite contains a lot of water. Health wise apophyllite is beneficial for eye problems, asthma, the skin, allergies and the respiratory system. It is also thought it can induce states of deep peace and tranquillity, which in turn helps to reduce stress levels, anxiety and fears. Because of the calming effect of this crystal, it can also help to release any mental

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