All About Malvern April/May 2017

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Spring has arrived and the magazine is full to the brim with seasonal events, ideas for days out and local businesses to use and visit.

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30 Finance Advice 6 Enjoy Local 8 Business News 12 & 13 Community News 16 Competition RHS Spring Festival 19 Wellbeing: Crazy World 22 Well Dressing Festival 26 Hanley Voices 30 Spring Events 36 Lizzy’s Recipe: Chocolate Brownies 42 Civic Society Events 46 Hanley Open Gardens 50 Local Groups 54 Notice Board 58 & 59 Classes & Courses 63 What’s On 64 Theatre News 66 Competition Theatre 66 www.facebook.com/allaboutmalvernhills www.twitter.com/allaboutlocal www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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A great example is one of Malvern’s historic shop premises that is open for business once again. Malvern Goldsmiths has opened in the old pharmacy on Belle Vue Terrace. Built in 1851, it was a new branch of the Worcester pharmacy Lea and Perrins. Stepping through the fluted pillars at the entrance is like stepping back in time. Rodney Randle runs Malvern Goldsmiths and says as soon as he saw the shop, he knew what a beautiful jewellers it would make. It is worth a visit to see what he has on offer.

Enjoy this lovely time of the year and have a Happy Easter.

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Budget 2017: The Devil in the Detail

By Independent Financial Advisor Rob Weale from Malvern

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One of the least reported elements, buried deep in the budget documentation is the exponential hike in probate fees set to come this May. These fees are now to be classed as a ‘tax’ in the national accounts, some might say a ‘death-tax by stealth’?

Under the current system families pay the government a set £215 fee, or £155 if they apply through a solicitor, to get legal authority to distribute the deceased’s estate, known as probate. However come May these fees are set to rocket to anywhere from £300 to £20,000 depending on the size of the estate being administered.

The Numbers Under the new system, there will be no fee for estates under £50,000 which is a big improvement on the current £5,000 limit. After that it is £300 for estates worth up to £300,000; £1,000 for estates worth between £300,000 and £500,000; £4,000 for estates worth more than £500,000 and up to £1 million; £8,000 for estates worth more than £1m up to £1.6m; £12,000 for estates worth between £1.6m and £2m; and £20,000 for estates worth more than £2m.

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high, investments are riding the crest of a wave and with pension freedom ramifications, many estates will suffer substantial increases. More to the point, these fees have to be paid up front.

This means relatives could be left in a catch-22 situation where they do not have enough cash to pay the probate fees until they inherit the property, but they cannot sell it until probate has been paid.

The Solution Some solicitors will pay the probate fees for you on account, however I think this is unlikely given the level of fees required and the time it takes for pay back. Another option is a short term loan but these are expensive, not everybody is eligible and they carry their own inherent risks. Finally, seek independent financial advice as part of a bigger review of your estate. As well as helping to mitigate inheritance tax, the use of life assurance and trusts can help mitigate the probate fee ‘tax’, thus ensuring your estate is administered smoothly and efficiently without delay and without causing extra pressures on those you were looking to benefit after you have gone. Death and tax cannot be avoided, but tax can be mitigated.

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Enjoy Local 1. 'beside the seaside' show at the fold A brand new show full of nostalgia, entertainment and fun! This new show in the Cart House at The Fold in Bransford is packed with memories of the British Seaside holiday. Fold Theatre’s cast of eleven talented singers and actors take you from the Victorian era right through to the present day. The evening on Saturday 8th April also features a performance by Dampier’s Round. There will be a bar and food is available in the Fold cafe from 7pm with the show starting at 8.30pm.

Tickets cost £8, for details email eric_payne@btinternet.com or visit www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk

2. John Piper at elmslie house A major exhibition of over 50 prints, fabrics and original works taking place this May. The exhibition is curated by Richard Turkington, an expert in fifties art and it will also feature the works of local artist, Jamie Cramp. The exhibition takes place at Elmslie House from 20th until 28th May, open from 2pm to 5pm in the week and 10.30am to 4.30pm at weekends, with a late opening on Friday 26th May. www.elmsliehouse.co.uk

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things to enjoy local During April & May

3. craft fairs Regular trade fairs at the Lyttelton Rooms in Great Malvern will be raising money for Guide Dogs. Taking place on the first Saturday of each month, there will be a variety of craft stalls selling locally made goods and produce including jewellery, jams, chutney, woodcraft, needlework and more. There should be a guide dog in attendance at each event.

The next dates are Sat 1st April and Saturday May 6th between 10am and 4pm.

4. shakespeare, italy and rome A weekend of illustrated talks at the Coach House Theatre in Malvern.

Presented by Shakespeare scholar and lecturer Amelia Marriette, there’s a light hearted look at The Bard’s obsession with Italy and a series of illustrated talks focus on Shakespeare’s use of classical sources, looking at extracts of Shakespeare’s Italian works on film, and on stage.

Taking place on Saturday 29 April and Sunday 30 April, tickets are £25 for one day or £40 for both days and are available from The Coach House Theatre on (01684) 569011 or by emailing chrisb_mtp@yahoo.co.uk

5. VOCAL VARIATIONS Vocal Variations is a singing group meeting once a month at Holy Trinity Church at Link Top, when they sing songs, with accompaniment, which relate to a set theme. The group are all amateurs who share a love of music and solo singing, aiming for a high standard of performance with plenty of support to develop confidence and expertise. The next dates are 22nd April, 13th May and 10th June - anybody is welcome to drop in and listen for as long as they like.

New members are always welcome, you can call Pat for more information on (01299) 896613 or visit www.vocalvariations.uk

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Lisa also carries out alterations to wedding dresses and remembers one job in particular.

‘A few years ago I altered the bridesmaids’ dresses for a wedding. They were convinced they couldn’t be improved but I managed it and they looked perfect on the day. They showered me with compliments!’ Based in Colwall, Lisa is happy to give either a fixed price quote for work, or an estimate for more complicated jobs that she always aims to bring in on budget.

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Popular local salon Belle Beauty has relocated to new and more comfortable premises at Link Top. Since opening in 2009, the success of the business has grown to the point where more space was needed. ‘Since we first opened in September 2009, support from our many loyal customers is one of the main reasons why we’ve grown so much’ says the salon’s owner Lucy Watkins. ‘We will still be offering our high standard treatments at the same price, but in more peaceful surroundings.’

The success of Belle Beauty goes from strength to strength. They were recently named a Crown Salon by Guinot UK for the second year running.

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Business News MALVERN FOOT CLINIC At the Malvern Foot Clinic we aim to provide the very best in foot health care and can help you with a whole range of foot complaints including: Nail and skin problems, joint pain and deformity, sports injuries, heel pain and diabetes related foot problems. Your feet can tell you a lot about your general health, changes can occur and it is important to identify the cause and treat appropriately. Our wide range of services include chiropody treatments, nail surgery, biomechanical assessment, gait analysis and orthotics, ultrasound therapy, diabetes assessment and wound care. We are also able to offer surgical consultations with an NHS Consultant Podiatric Surgeon and work in close partnership with other specialist healthcare providers.

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MIDSUMMER MALVERN Midsummer Malvern takes place this June and its looking for local groups to join in. Organised by Malvern Civic Society, there will be talks, walks, music, open gardens, a literary competition for children and much more. The Tolkein Society is also involved, highlighting local links with the author J.R. Tolkein.

The festival takes place from Saturday 17th until Saturday 24th June. Any groups interested in joining in need to be in touch with the organisers at the start of April.

HAIRY FAIRY TAILS AT MALVERN CUBE These are classic fairy stories retold as never before through rhyme, song, music, puppetry, mime and magical transformations. Rapunzel’s sick of people going on about her hair so she takes matters into her own hands. Goldilocks is scared of the three bears so very surprised to find that they’re totally terrified by her. The stories offer simple life lessons for girls and boys - be yourself, be kind, be open minded and be brave.

Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk and the performance is at 2.30pm on Sunday 30th April at Malvern Cube.

THE WIZARD OF OZ BY CRADLEY PLAYERS Rehearsals are underway for The Wizard of Oz, the latest production by Cradley Village Players. This stage adaption of the famous film features all the well known songs including Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, Follow the Yellow Brick Road and many more. It also features the loveable characters audiences will know from the film. While the cast are busy rehearsing their words, the technical team are busy planning an extravaganza of sound, lighting and scenery. Directed by Meg Monk - who oversaw the Village Players’ hugely successful Christmas Carol The Wizard of Oz is at Cradley Cof E Primary School (WR13 5LL) from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd April 2017 at 7.30 pm.

Tickets cost £8 for adults and £5 for children of 15 and under. They’re available from The Butchery, Cradley, online www.cradleyvillageplayers.com or on the door, unless the performances are a sellout.

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MALVERN PARKINSON’S FRIENDSHIP GROUP Malvern Parkinson’s Friendship Group is a friendly group meeting every month at Malvern Link. If your life is affected by Parkinson’s, you can get help, advice as well as friendship at these gatherings and social events. The group meets between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Clarence Park.

For details you can get in touch with Hazel Haslam on (01684) 563172 or Arthur Burgess on (01905) 424977.

MUSICAL NUMBERS FOR ALL AGES TO ENJOY Malvern Male Voice Choir will be performing Musical Numbers for All Ages to Enjoy this May. The concert at St Denys Church in Severn Stoke takes place on Saturday 13th May, tickets are £10 to include a glass of wine or a soft drink, with tickets for under 12s at £5.

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crazy world The world is always changing. For some people the recent past has been a period of relative stability and prosperity. For some people life has always been a struggle. Whatever your experience, glancing at the news headlines shows us how difficult life is in many places around the world, and shows us that whilst difficult times can turn into good times, good times can also turn into difficult times.

By Kaspa Thompson Keep good company We are profoundly affected by the people we spend time with. We start to soak up their attitudes, their language and their way of being in the world. If we spend time with people who are interested in doing good things, then we start to become interested in doing good things. If we spend time with people who are hopeful, then we start to become more hopeful.

Does this mean we should cut ourselves off completely from “negative� influences? No. It means making sure we are part of a community which inspires and supports us so that we can go on to have supportive contact with all sorts of people.

Spend some time alone We are social creatures, and contact with other people is vital. But as we move through all sorts of different interactions with others, we can become tired. Even good communities can be draining sometimes. Spending time on our own, doing something nourishing, allows us to re-enter life with others feeling energised and refreshed.

Feed your mind Our bodies are affected by what we eat. If we eat good food, we feel lively and healthy.

Our minds are affected by what we give our attention to. Notice how you feel after getting lost on Facebook, be curious about the hidden assumptions in the novel you are reading, or the TV programme you are watching. Give your attention to things that take you outside of your comfort zone, read things that leave you feeling more intelligent, or that make you feel good.

Make a difference When we contribute to making other people feel

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How can we retain our own sense of balance and stability in the midst of a world like this? better, or improving our communities, or the environment it feels good. It feels good because we are beings that enjoy meaningful activity and the most meaningful activity is that which lifts up others somehow. When we act for ourselves, it can feel good, but when we see our actions allowing other people, or the world, to flourish, it feels even better.

The more we can allow ourselves to be motivated by good for ourselves and others, the better we will feel, and this is something that can keep building and building.

Find balance Doing good in the world, making a difference and supporting others are all crucial ways of keeping ourselves feeling happy and grounded.

And doing those things can also take us outside of our comfort zones and leave us feeling tired.

We are ordinary people and we get worn out. We should make sure that we have elements of all the things I have talked about in our lives. Spend some time nourishing ourselves, and then go out into the world and spend some time nourishing others. Work out the right mix that works for you.

Different people are different, but we all need some of each of these elements in our lives.

Kaspa Thompson is a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and Buddhist priest.

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well dressing A record number of springs, spouts and troughs will be decorated this year as more people than ever get involved in this popular event. ‘The Tree of Life’ is the theme for this year’s festival which takes place over the early May bank holiday weekend.

Run by Malvern Spa Association, well dressing around the hills has been running every year since 2000 and this year more than 45 sites will be celebrated with colourful displays.

The theme was chosen to celebrate the life of Lionel Shorestone who single-handedly organised the event for eight years and who sadly passed away last year. There’s a new trophy for children’s entries called The Shorestone Trophy and Lionel will also be commemorated in a special token which can be found at each well, giving visitors plenty of fun as they search for them all.

After dressing work takes place on Friday, the decorations remain in place for the following week. A judging team from Malvern Spa Association then tours all of the entries on the Saturday with the winners competing for gold, silver and bronze rosettes. Once again there will be a People’s Award which is an easy way to join in. Last year hundreds of votes were received via text and messages on facebook.

Throughout the bank holiday weekend, there will be a plethora of activities including minibus trips and water blessings by different faith groups. This year also marks the 150 year anniversary of the death of Dr James Wilson MD, founder of Malvern’s water cure.

Wilson’s Memorial on Abbey Road will be decorated to commemorate the anniversary.

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This will be the sixth festival for Rick Banbury. Here he explains how he got involved and what he enjoys about it.

“I got into this because a friend said ‘This is something you’d like to do’ and so the first year we dressed a bench under a chestnut tree in Great Malvern.

After that I began dressing the Eye Well which is on the hills behind Holy Well.

While some of the ladies make magnificent things I’m afraid I haven’t really got the hang of decorating. Previously I have made a willow lady and I did also create a display around an old wicker chair. Last year I hung an awful lot of ribbons on a line above the well which looked lovely when blowing in the wind. That’s the beauty of well dressing – whatever your skills you can have a go and do what you want.

I haven’t got a clue what decorations to produce for my well at this year’s festival – I shall keep thinking and in the meantime I’ll buy some plywood and get my jig saw ready.

What I love about the festival is that it’s a way to say ‘thank you’ to the hills.

It enables us to say ‘thank you’ to this fabulous place we live in.”

DATES Decorated wells can be viewed between Saturday 29th April to Thursday 4th May. You can find out more from Tourist Information Centre on Church Street or visit www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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hanley voices A celebration concert on Saturday 8th April marks the 25th anniversary of Hanley Voices. This local choir started under the leadership of Alan Johnston who was the Headteacher at Hanley Castle High School. Since then, it has performed countless times and helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Helen Astill joined the choir around ten years ago and sings in the alto section – here she tells us more.

How many members do you have?

There are nearly seventy members of the choir, some of whom have been members since it formed. Ten of our members joined quite recently.

We normally perform three or four times a year with our main concert in the spring, followed by a fun get together musical event for friends and family in the summer. We sometimes have another concert in the autumn and we also perform at Hanley Castle’s School Christmas service in December.

What have been some of the choir’s highlights?

Over the last couple of years, we have done well at the new Upton Choir Festival for community choirs. In 2015 we won the Judge’s Cup and in 2016 we won the overall competition. We also recently held a workshop to learn how to sing in a jazz swing style in preparation for our next concert. More than a hundred people attended, many of them guests from other local choirs and it was great fun

What do you personally enjoy about being in the choir?

I enjoy the challenge of performing some seemingly quite difficult pieces, but having fun at the same time. This is achieved though the guidance, patience and enthusiasm of our talented musical director Ben Sawyer.

What kind of music do you sing? Can anybody join?

We are a community choir and welcome anyone who wants to sing - there are no auditions. Being able to read music is helpful, but not essential.

Our repertoire ranges from the standard classical choral works like Fauré’s requiem to more

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fun pieces, such as Alexander L’Estrange’s Zimbe and Ahoy! We’ve also performed songs from shows such as West Side Story and Les Misérables as well as other popular classics.

When can we hear you perform?

Our next concert is on Saturday 8th April in Upton upon Severn’s Parish Church at 7.30 pm. We are singing Will Todd’s Mass in Blue. The Mass will be performed with special guest soprano soloist Joanna Forbes L’Estrange and Alexander L’Estrange’s ‘Call Me Al’ jazz Trio. We will also be singing some of Hanley Voices’ favourites from the last 25 years. Tickets are £10 each and can be purchased on the door or in advance by calling (01684) 592014.

Hanley Voices rehearses at Hanley Castle High School on Wednesday evenings during term times from 6.30pm to 7.45 pm. If you are interested in finding out more, contact Suzanne Hirons on (01684) 593737 or by email, suzanne.hirons@virgin.net. You can read more at at www.hanleyvoices.org

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Events

spring events As the weather improves and the days lengthen, there are lots of special events to enjoy in Malvern.

St George’s Heritage Festival takes place in Malvern on Saturday 22nd April. Malvern Library hosts Morris Dancing as well as art and craft activities for children and circus skills workshops.

There’s a Living History Day in the grounds of Great Malvern Priory. Malvern Museum is hosting free tours of the Priory Gatehouse, while at 3pm the Mayor’s Civic Service takes place in the Priory.

The Malvern Well Dressing and Water Festival sees a host of events in and around the town centre over the first Bank Holiday weekend between Saturday 29th April and Monday 1st May. On Saturday the regular Arts and Food Market takes place on Abbey Road, starting at 10am. At the same time there’s a Health and Wellbeing Fair in Rosebank Gardens with a host of activities and exhibitors to talk to.

Throughout the weekend the Well Dressing Festival takes place. For details see page 26.

Monday 1st May is dubbed ‘Big Splash Monday’ for good reason! There are water-based fun and games taking place in Priory Park, an open day at Malvern Splash, water tasting, a zorbing pool, a surf simulator and even a theatre show.

The Malvern Munch and Great Malvern Food Festival take place over the late May Bank Holiday Weekend. The Munch combines a walk on the hills with regular stops to enjoy locally produced food and drink. This popular event takes place on Sunday 28th May. Tickets cost £25 for an adult, £15 for a child, and are available from Malvern Tourist Information Centre.

The Great Malvern Food Festival takes place in the grounds of Great Malvern Priory and around the town on Monday 29th May, with stalls to browse, food and drink to enjoy as well as street entertainment.

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Recipe

chocolate brownies Chocolate heaven! Treat yourself to a batch of brownies this Easter!

Makes 16 Ready in 45 mins

Ingredients 150g plain flour 50g cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 150g soft brown sugar cup soya milk cup sunflower oil ½ cup cold strong black coffee 50g chopped walnuts optional 50g sultanas optional 100g chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to Gas mark 4/180ËšC. Grease and line a brownie tin (20cm/8 inch square).

2. Sift and mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl.

3. Combine the liquid ingredients in another bowl or jug. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

4. Add the sultanas and walnuts if using and the chocolate chunks. Pour into the prepared cake tin. Bake for about 25 minutes.

The brownies should be springy on top and but slightly gooey in the middle. Allow to cool then dust with cocoa powder or icing sugar to serve.

For details of cookery classes and parties see www.ourlizzy.com or contact Lizzy on 01684 892 688. Lizzy also offers tailor made cookery sessions.

A contemporary venue with an impeccable standard of hospitality to its guests. Open all day, seven days a week, providing a relaxing and informal atmosphere in the restaurant & bar. For anyone who wishes to enjoy high quality locally sourced food. Come for a coffee, a drink, a meal or a snack and enjoy the experience.

Open: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 23:00, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 - 23:00 Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Afternoon Tea | Dinner Coffee | Cocktails | Wine | Beers

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A brilliant farm shop for foodies.

27, Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 4QY Tel: 01684 891191 www.brantub.co.uk

Catering personally for all family and social events including Christenings, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries and Funeral Teas. Menus designed to meet your needs and budget.

Please visit our website to find out more about our home reared organic meat and poultry

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The Malvern Kitchen Studio Ltd. Designs by Gary Williams

more than 30 years of design experience

T. 01684 562962 Unit A Six Ways Trading Estate Barnards Green Malvern WR14 3LY

Display kitchen to clear - Call for details FREE quotation service Open Tue - Fri: 9 - 5 Sat: By appointment only FREE parking Fully functioning kitchen on display!

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Events

civic society events Malvern Civic Society is hosting several of its popular talks, tours and country walks this Spring.

Evening talks Friday 14 April: Chedworth Roman Villa Dr Nick Humphries will talk about the Roman villa located in Chedworth in the Cotswolds.

Friday 12 May 2017: Haile Selassie in Malvern Keith Bowers will tell the story of the exile of Haile Selassie who came to Britain in the 1930s after fleeing his country to escape the armies of Benito Mussolini and took refuge in Bath and Malvern.

The talks take place at the Eden Centre on Grovewood Road off Townsend Way, starting at 7.30pm with a £2 charge for attendees.

Refreshments are available after the talks.

Tours Tuesday 11 April: Clencher’s Mill at Eastnor Castle This 18th Century timber-framed watermill has been recently overhauled and the water supply re-instated. Conditions allowing, it will be seen

in action! The tour costs £5. For more information contact Ann Bartlett on 01684 561510 or email bookings@malverncivicsociety.org.uk Thursday 4 May: St Martin’s in the Cornmarket, Worcester, and Greyfriars A Georgian church in the heart of Worcester, built in the 1770s and internally similar to a smaller version of St Martin’s-in-the-Fields in London. Greyfriars, close by, is a late mediaeval merchant’s house and garden.

Sunday 21 May: Coach excursion: Berkeley Castle and Dr Jenner’s House A visit to both the third oldest continuouslyoccupied castle in England 15 April and 20 May: Saturday Country Walks Saturday walks starting at 10am and finishing with lunch at a nearby pub.

For more details of all events and walks, visit www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk

Locks & Glass

For a complete double-glazing

repair service

Hinges, handles, locks and security.

Key cutting

We can supply and fit or for DIY Visit our shop at 73, Spring Lane, Malvern Link WR14 1AJ Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8.30-12.30 Signposted opposite Worcester College Construction Department

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Six Door Deal

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Any six primed trade quality moulded doors supplied and fitted. Choose from two designs with a choice of two handles in chrome or brass complete with hinges, mortice and catch plate.

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Sprains, strains, aches and pains?

Fiona Lucas MSc MCSP Chartered & State Registered Physiotherapist Unit 15, Cygnet Business Centre, Hanley Swan, WR8 0EA

01684 323323

www.beechwoodphysiotherapy.co.uk

“I didn’t think a single therapy could improve how I feel in so many ways.”

Kinesiology uses the body’s natural responses to support health and wellbeing on all levels.

Call or email me now to find out what it could do for you.

Now at: Orchard Lodge Clinic

Treat yourself to a wonderful experience Introductory Offer:

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30% off first visit Mobile appointments available for women - men by referral only Gift Vouchers

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Beacon Clinic On Portland Road Great Malvern Street Parking WR14 2TA 01684 210 615 07533 163 301

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Orchard Lodge Clinic 48 Church Road, Malvern Link, WR14 1NG

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Advertising Feature

Orchard Lodge Clinic Spinal and Musculo-skeletal Therapy In Malvern

David Jones Heather Else Stuart Wilson Registered Osteopaths with over 50 years experience between us

Topic of the month: Long term low back ache A common problem

Up to 80 % of the population will suffer low back pain during their lifetime. The majority of these cases are classed as acute and will resolve within a few weeks or so. However this still leaves a large number of people who are left with a long term problem. One famous sufferer is George Clooney who tore his dura mater (the tough fibrous covering of the brain and spinal cord) in an action sequence he was filming in 2005. The actor admits he has never made a full recovery.

The causes

A high percentage of low back pain is medically classed as “non-specific”. In other words no-one can be quite sure what the underlying cause is. However there are also many known causes of pain. These include disc injury, facet joint pain, muscle, tendon or ligament strain, spinal instability, nerve root irritation, occupational factors, referred pain from internal organs and poor posture to name but a few.

What can be done?

Medically many different treatments have been tried.

First line of attack includes medication ranging from anti-inflammatories through to anti convulsants, anti-depressants, muscle relaxants and even opiates. More invasive approaches include steroid injections into facet joints, nerve root blocks, epidurals and even surgery.

Our approach

Firstly proper diagnosis has to be considered. A full and thorough medical history and examination is essential. If so called “red flags” are present then further investigation is vital to eliminate any serious medical conditions.

This may include MRI scanning, blood tests etc.

Fortunately however, in the majority of cases this is not necessary. Most chronic low back pain will involve muscle tightening and loss of normal mobility. This needs assessing and then specific hands on work can be applied to restore normal muscle tone and joint function. Very shortened muscles may respond to intra-muscular acupuncture and weak areas of the spine may benefit from specific exercises. As ever prevention is better than cure so a run through of potential aggravating factors often pays dividends.

Orchard Lodge Clinic is privately run by David Jones, GOsC Registered Osteopath and associates. All treatments are drug-free and use techniques recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Initial consultation (with treatment) costs £45. Follow-up sessions £40.

For appointments and enquiries ring: 01684 568744 48 Church Road, Malvern Link, WR14 1NG Registered with BUPA and all major health insurers

www.themalvernosteopath.co.uk To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Gardens

Hanley open gardens Hanley Swan is getting its gardens ready to welcome visitors to its gardens over the early May Bank Holiday weekend. Howard Hutchings helps to organise the Open Gardens weekend and tells us more.

w

e have seventeen gardens opening this year, with lots for visitors to see. You can simply turn up, buy your ticket at any of the gardens and then spend the rest of the day looking around. Tickets cost £6 and are valid over the entire weekend, so you can always come back for more!

The gardens vary from small to large, pristine to wild, with the owners in attendance if you want to chat with them or perhaps be shown around.

Preparing the garden can be a lot of work but it results in a lot of pleasure for ourselves as well as those who are visiting. May is a good time of year to hold the event and we usually welcome around a thousand visitors over three days.

This will be the sixth year we’ve held the open gardens event in its current form. It’s a pretty

well-oiled machine, people know what’s expected when preparing their gardens for visitors and making them warmly welcome. We work hard on the catering and our volunteers prepare lunches and cream teas which contributes to us raising up to £6,000 for our local churches each year.

There’s a photography competition for visitors to take part in and ‘Go Potty’ at St Gabriel’s Church is a chance for all visitors to vote for their favourite and most innovative pot-planting.

Open Gardens at Hanley Swan takes place on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May between Midday and 5pm.

Entry is £6 for all three days, with the money donated to local churches. For further details visit www.hanleyswanpond.co.uk

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Low cost fitting service Working in the local area for 25 yrs

We make gates, railings, handrails, bridges and anything else you might need.

Please call me on 07747 032583 or email gatesbyphil@gmail.com to discuss your requirements.

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Heating & Plumbing in Malvern • Gas Boiler Servicing • Boiler Repairs • New Boiler Installation • All aspects of Plumbing • Bathroom Design and Installation • Landlord’s Gas Safety checks • L.P.G/Oil boiler installation and servicing • Worcester Bosch Gold Accredited Installer

Lee Hankins Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance All Aspects of building work undertaken Over 20 years experience

A.V.Brown and Sons Ltd are GAS SAFE/ OFTEC/L.P.G registered in domestic heating which enables them to cover all aspects of plumbing including central heating installation, servicing and repairs.

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Call me for a free quotation Mobile 07967 372085 Home 01684 540164 lshankins@hotmail.co.uk

BOILER REPLACEMENTS AND FULL CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS Boiler upgrades/ replacement New central heating installations Gas fires servicing Gas boiler servicing

WHY CHOOSE US? • We offer fixed price quotations • FREE quotations & advice • No MONEY UPFRONT - Don’t pay until work is fully complete • No contractors - we only use our own qualified employees • Full guarantee on all work carried out Fina • 35 years experience • References available

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To discuss your requirements please contact Stuart on 07971 515 164 | 01684 439081

Showroom open at Malvern Business Centre, Betony Rd, Malvern

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Local Groups

contact details

Environment & Conservation Malvern Hills Freecycle www.freecycle.org Malvern Hills Conservators Contact: 01684 892002

Art, Craft & Culture The Malvern Theatre Players: 01684 569011 Worcestershire Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers: 01386 832073 Malvern Knit n Natter Club 01684 892079 Beacon Camera Club www.beaconcameraclub.co.uk West Malvern Garden and Nature Club Contact: 01684 568474

Sport & Social Malvern Hills Badminton Club - New members welcome For details email enquiries@malvernbadminton.net Manor Park Sports Club 01684 574010 Malvern Town F.C 01684 574068 Malvern Rugby F.C 01684 573928 The Hills Bridge Club 01684 540486 Malvern Parkinson’s Friendship Group Details w from Hazel 01684 563172 or Arthur 01905 424977 Ne Malvern Sole Mates - Talking, Walking, Being Together 01684 578935 or www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

Worcester and Malvern RSPB Local Group www.rspb.org.uk Malvern Horticultural Society Adrian Holmes (Secretary) on 01886 884696

Children & Young People Malvern Hills NCT www.nct.org.uk/branches/malvern-hills Malvern Advisory Nappy Service 01684 560526 (Penny) Natural Parenting Group 01684 575516 (Kelda)

Community & Social & Health Care Malvern Hills District Council: 01684 862151 Malvern Town Council: 01684 566667 Worcestershire HUB Libraries and Learning, Graham Road: 01905 822722 Citizens Advice Bureau Contact: 01684 563611 Malvern Tourist Information Centre, 21 Church Street: 01684 892289

Volunteering Malvern Community Action 01684 892381 Malvern Hills Volunteering 07510 012092 or visit www.do-it.org to search for volunteering near you For volunteering opportunities visit www.allaboutmalvernhills.com/volunteering

Community Action Malvern and District: 01684 892381 Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire - Malvern Branch: 01684 560666 Malvern Hills Lions: Chairman, Dave Jeavons: 0845 833 7439 Malvern Hills Food Bank: 07581 716933

Business Support

Relate: 01905 28051

Malvern Small Business Forum Matthew Chuck 01684 564694 or 07980 665682 www.msbf.biz

Malvern & District Branch of The Royal Engineers Association. All Sappers Welcome: 01905 424970 Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce 01905 673600 www.hwchamber.co.uk

Malvern District Stroke Club: 01684 541089

Federation of Small Businesses 07841 429762 www.fsb.org.uk Worcestershire Hour on Twitter #WorcestershireHour www.worcestershirehour.co.uk

Alzheimer’s Society – Singing for the Brain: 01432 371137 Malvern Hills Probus Club: David Huntley - Secretary: dcahuntley@supanet.com or 01684 561016

If you would like to include details of your club or group please email julie@allabout-local.com or call 01684 252242. For more Local Group information visit our website

www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Our friendly quality service includes:

Home

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• Alterations • General repairs • Repointing • Decorating • Plumbing & bathrooms • Fitted kitchens & tiling • New roofing & repairs • Conversions • Plans drawn • Project management

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CALL US TODAY TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

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CARPENTRY & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE A local quality service, 30 years experience

By Stuart Ruddock

Carpentry Services • • • • • •

Windows & doors Kitchens Timber framed buildings Fencing Decking Stud partitioning

Maintenance Services • • • • •

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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A local Organic Veg Box Delivered to Your Door

Little Marcle Farm Shop produces vegetables and salads freshly harvested from our family run farm all year round. From our website choose your items for delivery or have our Farm Choice Delivery.

Boxes: £7 - £10 - £15 To order or for more information contact John on 07970 296 153 or john@littlemarclefarmshop.co.uk

Organic & Fresh

Delivery to Ross, Colwall, Malvern & Worcester

www.littlemarclefarmshop.co.uk

Dog Groomers 07975 903054 Big and small dogs welcome Puppy introduction to grooming available Chemical free bathing Contact Sarah to discuss your grooming requirements wagtailsmalvern@gmail.com Wells Business Centre, Wells Road (A449), Malvern WR14 4HA (Behind Malvern Wells Convenience Store)

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that smy plumber

QUALITY BESPOKE CARPENTRY & JOINERY 07968 251915 Daytime

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Evening

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W.L.J BUILDERS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Est 1976

All Aspects of Building Undertaken Int + Ext Decorating FREE Quotes

Mob: 078300 49800 wcj50cwj@gmail.com

Plumbing Services Graham Johnson - taking pride in his work

For all your plumbing & house maintenance needs

Small jobs welcome - Contact Graham on

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Contact us now on 01684 879120

Cleaner Ovens & Carpets

YOUR LOCAL FRIENDLY JOINERS/CARPENTERS We make: Windows, Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Bespoke Furniture, Shelves, Conservatories, Gates

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Daytime

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Notice Board Lawn Bowls Open Day

Volunteer Fundraisers Sought Heartstart Malvern, Malvern Cube, NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme) and South Worcestershire Citizens Advice are all hoping to recruit some volunteer fundraisers.

The could be to complete and submit funding applications or helping to research possible sources of funding or assisting in organising small fundraising events in the community.

Sunday 7th May from 2pm to 5pm Come and have a go, all ages and abilities welcome, equipment provided.

Manor Park Outdoor Bowls Club, Albert Park Road, North,Malvern WR14 2TL Please use the Manor Park entrance and drive down to the Car Park and Bowling Green.

For more info Please Contact Alan on (01905) 422912 or Liz on 07857 870330

If you have had experience of fundraising or would like to become involved in helping to organise a local event for any of these groups,

Please get in touch with Kay Bromley, Malvern Hills Volunteering - 07510 012092 or malvernhillsvolunteering @gmail.com

Music at Elmslie House Avenue Road, Malvern

Tue 18 April & Tue 16 May We meet at 7pm on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Business Training Centre at South Worcestershire College, Albert Road North New members & start-ups welcome!

Free parking & free meetings of

songs praise

Saturday 22nd April - Jess Morgan Saturday May 13th - Ian Sherwood

Malvern Small Business Forum

By Cradley Singers

Visit www.msbf.biz for more details

Saturday 8th April, 7.30pm at The sheep shed gig Saturday May 27th Bosbury Church - Katey Brooks Entry £10 including refreshments With music by Bones, a well www.elmsliehouse.co.uk Donations to Bosbury Church known local Country Band Tickets on the door or in Saturday 3rd June, 7.30pm art exhibition advance by calling At Grove House Farm, Chance (01531) 635610 or Lane, Guarlford. Tickets: £20 Four local Impressionist artists (01886) 832354 which includes hot food and cold will be showing in May buffet. Proceeds go to Charities.

Small Message? Organised by The Rotary Club Malvern Work by Avril Spickernell, Hazel ! & St Andrew’s Poolbrook Church It’s free for groups Sherlock, Peter Wilkinson and Derek local.com utbo alla es@ jam For info and tickets email Fontaine feature at The Weaver’s 01684 252 242 paulrlucas@hmsconsulting.co.uk Gallery on Church Lane in Ledbury.

From Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th May, between 10am and 5pm. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

Malvern walking festival Dozens of walks on the hills and across the surrounding area Saturday 27th May until Sunday 4th June

Further information from Malvern Tourist Information Centre www.malvernwalking.uk

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Malvern Group Thursday April 6th “Our Changing Wildlife”, a talk by Chris Ward Thursday May 4th “Wildlife and Management of the Malvern Hills Looking Ahead”, a talk by Duncan Bridges 7.30 pm at the Lyttelton Rooms, Church St, Malvern

Admission is £2.50 and includes refreshments

June/July Deadline: Tuesday 9 May

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Notice Board

Clothes, furniture, electrical and other small appliances, toys and bicycles all repaired - by DONATION 15 April & 20 May 10am - 1pm Quaker Meeting House, 1 Orchard Rd

craft club At Hanley Swan Village Hall Sunday 30th April, 10am to 3pm, ÂŁ6.

Please bring your latest project and lunch, refreshments are provided.

Saturday 13th May - Craftathon from 10am to 10pm. Come for half a day or continue until late, the cost depends on how long you stay! Please bring your latest project and lunch, refreshments are provided and an evening meal is planned.

Contact Theresa Clarke on 01386 556066 or email theresaclarkey@aol.com

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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K.A. Randall

Over 25 yrs experience No job too small Free no-obligation quote

Painter & Decorator

01684 234917 07968 968371

Interior & Exterior work

CARPENTER

& FITTED BEDROOM SPECIALIST

Free quotations

All aspects of carpentry undertaken, including property maintenance. Design & installation of: fitted bedrooms, office & lounge furniture. Kitchen Renovations, incl new doors.

01684 565406 07741 082892

www.goodcarpentry.co.uk

Painter & Decorator serving Malvern and local areas

• Interior/exterior • 15 years experience • Wallpaper, paint, kids room murals Please call Caroline Ellis for a free quote:

01684 562066 | 07980 657943 carolineellis1969@hotmail.co.uk

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN FOR ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL NEEDS

EXPERIENCED IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICS, AS WELL AS TESTING

Please do not hesitate to contact me, Mark Williams, for a FREE quote:

07966 984893

MAWilliamselectrical@hotmail.com

2014 finalist in the Regional LABC Building Excellence Awards for Best Extension

Read our customer feedback at: www.traderregister.org.uk

07901745243

Looking after all your property needs since 1976 Highly commended Local Authority Building Control Awards 2011

Call today to discuss your building requirements

Extensions Kitchens & bathrooms Renovations General building work Specialists in fibreglass roofing system Disabled grant work 01684 562648 www.gdpughbuilders.co.uk

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Classes & Courses

Piano Teacher ABRSM Theory Tutor Accompanist All ages and abilities welcome

Pilates Malvern

with Paula Trafford

Monday 9.30am - Manor Park Monday 6.45pm - Lyttelton Well, Church Street Wednesday 9.30am - Elmslie House

Nicola J Nokes

BMus LRSM PGDipMus

nicola.nokes@gmail.com 01684 568636 07515 398893

Based in Great Malvern

FRENCH TUITION

by Native French Speaker & Teacher • French Conversation • Primary, GCSE & A-level • French for Business, Translation • French for your Holiday/Relocation • Help with phone calls to France Contact Marie Ducourneau on

01684 563277 for further details

Malvern Blinds Est. 1975

Manufacturers of Internal & External Blinds

Vertical • Roller • Pleated • Venetian Roman • Woodslat • Awnings • Canopies Replacement Fabrics Conservatory Blinds

Friday 9.30am - Malvern Cube Further details: 07985 211555 or 01684 566076 info@paulatrafford.com | paulatrafford.com

great malvern yoga A dedicated yoga studio in the centre of Great Malvern. Daily classes, including weekends.

Monthly events. Different styles of yoga.

We have a yoga class to suit any age or ability!

For further info, please call 07825 703843 or email yoga@greatmalvernyoga.co.uk www.greatmalvernyoga.co.uk for timetable

HARMONY SINGING GROUPS Sing rounds & songs with wonderful harmonies.

Friendly, informal & fun. All songs taught by ear.

No music reading. You can simply come along and sing! First time free Monday 1.45pm - West Malvern Village Hall Tue 7.30pm - The Beacon Clinic (Women only) Thursday 7.30pm - West Malvern Village Hall Contact Sunnara for info: 07779 456975 sunnaravivian@waitrose.com

Yoga, meditation & relaxation with Alexandra Jones at the Wheel of Life Centre in Malvern Monday 10-11.30am | Wednesday 10-11.30am Thursday 7-8.30 pm | Friday 10-11.30 am Free trial class! Open to all www.meridianyoga.net | 01886 833826

01684 574047

www.malvern-blinds.co.uk

The Old Fire Station, Howsell Road Malvern WR14 1TF | Customer Parking

Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 1pm

If you run local classes or courses and would like your details printed here please contact Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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What’s On

April

May

Sunday 2 April Boehm clarinet & piano duo with guest artist Daniel Neville on viola. 3pm at Christ Church, Malvern Tickets £10 (students half price) with refreshments at the interval

Thursday 11 May until Sunday 14 May RHS Malvern Spring Festival at The Three Counties Showground www.rhs.org.uk and www.threecounties.co.uk

Thursday 6 April Open night mic at The Anchor Upper Howsell Road, Malvern from 8.30pm. Are you a budding musician?

Come and show off your talents in front of an encouraging and like-minded audience Fortnightly on Thursdays

Saturday 13 May Spring in to Summer with the Hills Singers 7.30pm at Christ Church. Tickets £10/students £5, Refreshments at the interval www.hillssingers.com

Saturday 8 April The 2nd Malvern Scouts Jumble Sale 10am until Noon at Scout HQ next to Malvern Rugby Club off Spring Lane, with clothes, toys, books and bric-a-brac Thursday 13 April Countrytastic at the Three Counties Showground Tickets only available in advance www.threecounties.co.uk Wednesday 19 April Open afternoon at Little Malvern Court 2.15pm until 5pm, continues every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon until 20th July. Also opening Monday 1st May for NGS and the Friends of Little Malvern Priory www.littlemalverncourt.co.uk Thursday 27 April Malvern Concert Club presents Scott Brothers Duo 7.30pm at Malvern Theatres. The programme includes Schubert, Saint-Saëns, Liszt and arrangements of Bach, Beethoven, Rossini, Tárrega, Albéniz malvern-concert-club.co.uk Friday 28 April until Monday 1 May Upton Folk Festival with performances around the town See www.uptonfolk.org Sunday 30 April Blessing of the Donkeys at Noon outside the Abbey Hotel followed by entertainment and a short procession to the Promenade Gardens (1pm) and Belle Vue Island (1.35pm).

Raising money for charities helping donkeys and ponies.

For information email thedonkeyminister@outlook.com

Sunday 14 May Bands in the Park returns to Priory Park in Great Malvern. Sunday afternoon music Continues until September Monday 15 May until Saturday 20 May Malvern Theatre Players present Street Child at The Coach House Theatre Tickets and information (01684) 892277 Saturday 20 May The Malvern Hills Walk Now in its 33rd year raising money for St Richard’s Hospice, with 2, 5 and 11 mile routes, for info call (01905) 763963 Event Details: www.strichards.org.uk/malvern-hills/walk

Sunday 28 May The Monthly Market at The Fold in Bransford, 11am until 3pm, a chance to see meet and buy from local food makers and producers www.thefold.org.uk

june Sunday 4 June Hallow Country Fair lots to see and do including music, entertainment, stalls, demonstrations inflatables and a carousel.

Organised by Hallow Village Community Group opens 11am

Promote your June & July events: email james@allabout-local.com or call 01684 252 242 by Tuesday 9 May 2017 at the latest.

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Clive’s Fruit Farm

Farm Shop, Butchery & Cafe Seasonal PYO and fully stocked FARM SHOP, Homemade JUICE AND CIDER, BUTCHERY with great selection of local meats, Birthday PARTIES and School visits, Feed the PIGS & CHICKENS and collect your own eggs, Children’s PLAY area Open Mon-Sat 9 - 5.30, Sun & B Hols 10 – 4

01684 592664 www.clivesfruitfarm.co.uk

Blue-Ginger 2017 Opening Exhibition ‘Coast to Countryside’ Until April 30

art & craft gallery coffee shop with delicious homemade food mi-frame picture framing Silverfish Designs - handmade contemporary jewellery

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Theatre News

waiting for god A comedy by Michael Aitkens Directed by David Grindley Starring Roy Hudd and Nichola McAuliffe Roy Hudd (The News Huddlines) and Nichola McAuliffe (Surgical Spirit) star in this premiere stage production of the BAFTA Best Comedy Series nominated Waiting For God, which delighted TV audiences across several BBC series in the 1990s. This all-new script is penned by the sitcom’s creator Michael Aitkens, and directed by Tony Award winner David Grindley.

The cast of nine is led by Hudd and McAuliffe, brilliant performers who have each won best performance accolades in the prestigious Olivier Awards.

All the favourite characters from the original series are reimagined for 2017, facing the challenges that come with growing old disgracefully in the era of the silver surfer.

At Bayview Retirement Home, battle-axe extraordinaire Diana Trent conspires with new resident Tom Ballard to give the conniving manager his comeuppance through a hilarious conspiracy with unexpectedly heart-warming results.

Waiting for God will be appearing at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday 30th May to Saturday 3rd June.

Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at: malvern-theatres.co.uk

Competition

Win a pair of tickets to waiting for god Win a pair of tickets to this show at Malvern Theatres.

Please answer the following question: What is the name of the Tony awardwinning director of Waiting For God on stage?

Email the answer plus your name, postcode and phone number to competition@allabout-local.com

by Monday 1st May 2017.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by 2 May.

Good luck! *For terms & conditions see our website www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

Great Malvern Priory

April Events

Sat 1st 7.30pm Academia Musica Orchestral Concert Sun 2nd 6.30pm 4Front Theatre presents Fisherman’s Tail Sat 8th 12noon Organ Recital by Jonathan Holl 9th Palm Sunday 10.30am Parish Communion, 3.00pm Messy Church Mon 10 - Wed 12 7.30pm Compline with Address 13th Maundy Thursday 11.30am and 8pm Holy communion Fri 14th Good Friday 11am United Act of Witness in the Priory Grounds, 12noon 3 hour devotion 16th Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on Beacon, 10.30am Family Communion Sat 22nd 3pm Malvern Town Council Service for St Georges Day Sun 23rd pm St Georges Day Service Sat 29th 7.30pm The Film Orchestra - Fight and Flight

May events

Call today to have your oven, hob, extractor or Aga professionally cleaned

Colin Hadley contact details 01885 400337 | 07817 477850 www.ovenwizards.com

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Mon 1st 1pm Tower Guided Tours Sat 13th 12noon Organ Recital by John Keys, 7.30pm Concert by Academia Musica choir Sat 20th 5pm Choirs Association Choral Evensong Sun 21st 3pm Messy Church Thu 25th Ascension Day 9am Top of the Tower Service, 8.30pm Sunset Service Worcester Beacon Sat 27th 9am Malvern College Commemoration Service Mon 29th Welcome Day with Food Festival in the grounds. In the Priory free refreshments, live music, children activities.

Details on the Priory Website: www.greatmalvernpriory.org.uk

THE HILARIOUS BBC SITCOM ON STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME Roy Hudd & Nichola McAuliffe directed by David Grindley starring

TUESDAY 30th MAY - SATURDAY 3rd JUNE Box Office: 01684 892277 | malvern-theatres.co.uk To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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