All About Malvern December 2010

Christmas in Malvern Big Lights Switch On Barnards Green Event Plus Healthy Christmas What’s On Listings

We are now online: www.allabout-local.com Jeremy Jackson Enterprises NEED A JOB DOING AROUND YOUR HOME OR GARDEN? Christmas Greetings and a big thank you to all my customers! by telephoning 01684 541075 or 07930 251 394

Your local one year old free community magazine!

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

WHY CHOOSE US? • No call out fees • 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 • 35 years experience • References available

Over 60?

Ask about grants available Gas Appliance Showroom & Fireplace Centre Ltd 01684 891522 • 01684 566962 25 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4QY

2

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

HANLEY INTERIORS South End Lane, Mathon, WR13 5PB

Email anne@hanleyinteriors.co.uk

Telephone 01684 540122

Quality handsewn curtains, blinds and soft furnishings from our own workroom.

Interior Design Service, Fabrics, Wallpapers and much more.

Anne & Peter Haywood offer a comprehensive and highly reliable service tailored to every individual requirement.

Please telephone for an appointment either at the studio in Mathon or in your own home.

www.hanleyinteriors.co.uk

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

3

Editor’s message

December 2010 Published and edited by: Sascha McDonald All About Local Magazines Ltd sascha@allabout-local.com 07906 573352 www.allabout-local.com Photo Front Page: Nativity scene on the well, Lyttelton Well, Malvern Graphic Design & Layout: All About Magazines Editorial: Sascha - 07906 573352 Advertising: Tina Palmer - 07952 591031 Distribution: All About Malvern is distributed to 7,200 homes and businesses in Malvern Booking Deadline: For January - 9 December

Welcome to the December issue of ‘All About Malvern’, now celebrating its first birthday!

I always enjoy winning a competition, especially one that could help me with my christmas shopping! The traders in Barnards Green are offering the chance to win £100 of shopping vouchers and a big box of chocolates. All you need to do is log onto the website, the winner will be drawn at their christmas event on the 11th of the month. There’s more information on Page 36.

The weekend before, Malvern’s lights switch-on event promises to be as great an event as ever.

Indeed, the event provided the first ever feature for this magazine, when we launched exactly a year ago.

We’re not the only ones celebrating, The Beauty Spot on Belle Vue Terrace is one year old, the fashion boutique Isis is moving into new premises on Church Street while the daughter of the owner opens a shoe shop of her own in the town centre. As christmas is just around the corner, if you’re out looking for presents, an outfit or a treat for yourself then please don’t forget our local traders.

Have a lovely December Sascha, Publisher & Editor

Contents Features

6 Christmas in Malvern 

10 Parrys 14 Christmas in Malvern  20 The Courtyard Shopping Experience

Regulars

18 All About...the Hockey Club 22 Health Article: Healthy Christmas!

26 Lizzy’s Recipe: Mince Pies 30 Community Focus: NSPCC 36 Notice Board 40 - 42 What’s On in December 46 Index

Domestic Commercial Industrial

“Felt Roofing, Slating & Tiling Specialists” Leadwork, Valleys & Guttering

New / re-roofs & repairs

Felt roofs repaired / replaced UPVC Facias & Soffits

FELT ROOFING Garages, Dormers, Porches

Cowls / Flashing

Re-pointing, Ridges, Chimneys etc

New builds - Carports etc

Polycarbonate roofs

Chimneys rebuilt, capped, lowered or removed

Roof-tile Cleaning - Roof moss & Algae removal Acrylic Tile Coating (choice of colours)

All Work Fully Guaranteed Instant repairs

Affordable prices

Discounts for OAP’S

FOR FREE QUOTES & ADVICE RING

Tel: 01684 541366 Mob: 07926 861565

UPVC - Roofline Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

16 Stone Drive, Colwall, Nr Malvern, WR13 6QJ

30% OFF ALL NOVEMBER

“All areas covered”

KENDEEN PLASTICS LTD

Put style back into your house with new windows from our range of sliding sash windows. Available in a wide variety of colours and finishes.

Contact us today, call Contact us today, call free on free on 0800 678 3412 0800 678 3412

KENDEEN PLASTICS LTD. 64 Longridge Rd, Malvern WR14 3JB Tel: 01684 563256

01684 563258

• Maintenance free • Fensa Registered 32080 • Locally owned & run using our own skilled fitters • No up-front deposits on fascias soffits or guttering

For a free, no obligation quotation ring free on 0800 678 3412

• Insurance backed guarantee • British Standard materials • Full Public Liability Insurance • Fairtrade registered • Environment Agency Certificate

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

5

Christmas in Malvern big light swich on 1 From 9am until 6pm on Saturday 4th December

Once again, Malvern’s Christmas celebrations promise a day of fun and entertainment on Saturday 4th December. The day is a culmination of months of preparation by a dedicated team of many people. On the day itself dozens more come together to give you everything from Christmas music to drama, dance and circus fun! The day of entertainment begins at 9 O’clock in the morning, throughout the day there’s a huge variety of events at venues throughout the town centre. The highlight is the lantern parade and lights switch on at the end of the day.

A selection of the highlights: 9am The Arts and Craft Market opens in the grounds of the Priory, the Food Markets opens on Abbey Road, continues until 6pm 11am Performance by the Christian Witness Choir at the Priory Midday Lots of children's activities including face painting (in the Priory grounds until 5pm), a mobile climbing wall (Abbey Road until 5pm) and a mobile farm which includes its own donkey (until 5pm at Malvern Library) Dance in Motion workshop at Malvern Theatres (Midday until 1pm) Traditional English Dancing by the Appleyard Dancers at Malvern Library (12-12.30pm & 1-1.30pm)

1pm Circus skills and a comedy Juggling show promising 'danger & laughs'! (until 1.30pm in the Priory Grounds) 2pm Dance in Motion near the top of Church Street (two performances between 2 & 3pm) More circus fun plus players from the Worcestershire Youth Brass Band at Malvern Library Performance by the Hills Singers at the Priory 3pm Drama for children, a production by the Regents Drama Group at the Priory Performance by the Wind Band of Malvern Area Music Centre (3.20pm on the Belle Vue Island stage) The Solo Circus Comedy Juggling show (from 3.30pm in the Grounds of the Priory) 4pm Malvern St James Junior School Choir performs on the Belle Vue Island stage 5pm Arts, crafts and refreshments at Holly Mount United Reform Church (close to Bray's, until 7pm) 5.15pm The lantern parade and procession through the centre of town, leading to Belle Vue Island 5.30pm Toyah Wilcox switches on Malvern's Christmas lights, followed by christmas songs 5.45pm Performance by the Malvern Singers in the Priory (Please note the details above are correct at the time of going to print, but could change close to the day itself)

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

7

Let's get

Personal

CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT ARE A GREAT DEAL MORE PERSONAL Bubbling Designs is full of personalised presents, cards and ideas designed to make your Christmas extra special this year!

A

B

C

D

F

E

G

A Personalised

Christmas Cards

Send a special personalised message this year with our designed and personalised Christmas cards, with or without your favourite photo.

85p - £5.95 each

B Personalised

Bottle labels

Simply stick on a personalised label to their favourite tipple to create the perfect secret santa or teacher gift or even a crate full

for a loved one! £5.00 per label, only £1.75 per repeat

C Personalised Photo Calendars

A wonderful gift for all your friends and family this Christmas.

Simply supply twelve favourite photos. Personalise each calendar cover with a FREE individual message. Only £18.00 and any number of repeats at only £8.00 each!

D Canvasses

www.bubblingdesigns.co.uk

tel: 01684 892530

E Picture Panels

Turn your favourite photo into a gift to remember with our amazing picture panels. Simply supply a photo/ image and choose from a range of stunning styles. From £15.00

without a photo, an ideal quality gift for any age. £15.00

G Personalised Chocolate wrappers A really individual gift and stocking filler, a delicious quality 125g chocolate bar wrapped in a personalised wrapper ready to give. £5.00

£5

Blow them away with a superb

n Visit us at 1 Church Bubebsliiggns Walk, Malvern on DLimited the walkway through from Waitrose to Neros.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm

quality canvas from a favourite photo/image, creating a stunning piece of wall art - a truly great gift! From £42.00

F Personalised

Treat Tins

Why not personalise a treat tin for the whole family with or

OFF When you spend over £50.00 in

HE VISITTT SEE O SHOPSPECIAL OUR ISTMAS CHR FERS OF Simply bring this voucher with you when visting the shop to save £5.00!

Voucher cannot be used online and is valid for in store purchases only. Voucher nontransferable. No change will be given and no cash alternative is available. Only one voucher may be used per transaction.

Valid until 24th December 2010.

8email: info@bubblingdesigns.co.uk Please mention AboutChristmas Magazines when responding to adverts storeAlluntil Eve 2010

EAT, DRINK, BROWSE & SHOP

PRIORY STEPS SHOPPING AREA

(TOP OF CHURCHYARD) THE ‘GREAT’ MALVERN DELI

INTERESTING FOOD AND GIFT IDEAS LIGHT MEALS TO EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY 01684 899091

AQUARIUS

FAIR TRADE CLOTHES & CRAFTS, CRYSTALS, JEWELLERY, ESOTERIC BOOKS 01684 561617

THE MALVERN BOOKSHOP

SECONDHAND BOOKS, SHEET MUSIC, MAPS AND EPHEMERA 01684 575915

LYTTELTON HOUSE GALLERY PICTURES, FRAMING, GIFTS, ART TILES, FIGURINES AND CARDS 01684 574921

Friendly and helpful service Holly Wreaths Seasonal Bouquets Christmas gifts & decorations Wide selection of silk flowers Christmas Table Decorations Local Delivery And a whole lot more! www.forgetmenotflowershop.co.uk

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

9

Parrys of Malvern David Siviter expects Trollbeads to be one of the ‘must have’ items among his customers this Christmas. The beads and bracelets from Denmark sold so well at Parrys on Church Street last year that the range has been expanded this December.

‘There are so many different designs and colours within the range to choose from’ says David, ‘the beauty is you can personalise the gift according to the person you’re buying for. Because the range is so big, we have customers who have become quite avid collectors’. This Christmas their Trollbeads ‘debut bracelet’ is being offered for £99 which includes a silver bracelet, lock and two beads; additional beads can be added from £25 each.

Parrys are also stocking a range of contemporary silver jewellery from designer Kit Heath, another gift they expect to be popular. Choosing a personal gift can be a challenge and Parrys Jewellers pride

themselves on being able to offer you expert help to make sure you choose the best gift. ‘We offer a friendly welcome to anybody looking to buy a gift for a loved one and will spend time explaining the different possibilities’ says David. As well as contemporary items Parrys also stocks more traditional diamonds and pearls, as well as watches from Tissot, Rotary and Lorus. Their range offers something for most budgets, and thanks to the high prices that gold is currently fetching, they’re offering to buy old jewellery from you, or part-exchange it for something new.

You can pop into the shop on Church Street for more information and a friendly chat.

Six good reasons for shopping at Parrys Six Six good good reasons reasons for for shopping shopping at at Parrys Parrys DiamonD DiamonD DiamonD SpecialiStS SpecialiStS SpecialiStS

Stunning new gold & silver jewellery designs Stunning new gold & silver jewellery designs Friendly, assistance Stunning knowledgeable new gold & silver jewellery designs Friendly, knowledgeable assistance Local & independent family business Friendly, knowledgeable assistance Local & independent family business Excellent choice & value Local & independent family business Excellent choice & value Classic giftware Excellent choice& &watches value Classic giftware & watches Complimentary wrapping Classic giftware gift & watches Complimentary gift wrapping Complimentary gift wrapping

£65 - £850 £65 - £850 £65 - £850

Starter bracelets - £99 Extra beads from- £25 Starter bracelets £99 Extra beads from- £25 Starter bracelets £99 Extra beads from £25

£26 - £200 £26 - £200 £26 - £200

£105 - £650 £105 - £650 £105 - £650

Don’t forget we are open on Mondays Don’t forget we are open on Mondays in December before Christmas...

Don’t forget we are open on Mondays in December before Christmas... we look forward to seeing you in December before Christmas... we look forward to seeing you we look forward to seeing you

£25 - £250 £25 - £250 £25 - £250

£45 - £200 £45 - £200 £45 - £200

£20 - £85 £20 - £85 £20 - £85

We’ll buy your old We’ll buy your old or broken jewellery or jewellery We’ll buyor your old forbroken cash, we’ll forbroken cash, or we’ll or jewellery give you even more givecash, even more for or we’ll ityou in exchange ityou in exchange give even more for something new. something new. for it in exchange for something new.

115 Church Street • Great Malvern • WR14 2AJ • t: 01684 574077 • www.parrysofmalvern.co.uk 115 Church Street • Great Malvern • WR14 2AJ • t: 01684 574077 • www.parrysofmalvern.co.uk 115 Church Street • Great Malvern • WR14 2AJ • t: 01684 574077 • www.parrysofmalvern.co.uk

10

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Malvern’s Leading Curtain Fabric Specialist

Great Christmas Gift Idea Fleece Throws only £9.99 each

Malvern Curtains • New and exciting designs just arrived in our fabric dept • Wide selection of ready made curtains & cushions

New shops opening in Malvern:

Opening Celebration of the new premises: Saturday 4th December 39 Church Street, Malvern

is on the ISIS move!

Boutique

01684 572897

Great ideas for Christmas shopping

opening soon!

• Blinds & Wallpapers in up-to-date designs • Wide selection of PVC table coverings

Tel/fax: 01684 561425 20 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern www.malverncurtains.co.uk

Opening Celebration of the new shop:

Saturday 11th December

83c Church Street, Malvern

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

11

Great Shakes Bar Christmas Functions Menu

1ST DECEMBER - 24TH DECEMBER • 7.00 - MIDNIGHT £5.00 PER PERSON

CHICKEN WINGS WITH A BBQ DIP VOL AU VENTS - CHICKEN & MUSHROOM, ASPARAGUS & DILL SAUSAGE ROLLS CAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLE PAKORAS DISCO OR £175.00 ED F 5.00 PIGS IN BLANKET G N A R R BE A M HIRE £7 30 CRISPS & NUTS S ROO UMBER

MN 60 MINIMU M NUMBERS U IM X MA ES AT S O L C BAR 0pm 11.3

The

Great Malvern Hotel Hotel

Christmas Menu From 1st December - 24th December Lunch & Dinner

To start Soup of the day Whitebait with tartare sauce Button mushrooms with garlic and white wine sauce

Main The

Great Malvern Hotel

Roast turkey with all the trimmings Grilled cod fillet with an asparagus & prawn sauce with croquette potatoes Lamb, chickpea & spinach curry with rice Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with salad

Dessert Mixed berry cheesecake Christmas pudding Treacle sponge & custard Coffee & mints 2 courses £12.50 3 courses £14.95

12

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

13

Christmas in Malvern THE BARNARDS GREEN CHRISTMAS CHARITY EVENT

2

From 10am until 3pm on Saturday 11th December For the past decade shops, businesses and volunteers have come together in Barnards Green to put on a christmas celebration in December. This year promises all sorts of entertainment throughout the day, A selection of the highlights: Activities start at 10am with Arts & Crafts from 2nd Malvern Link Brownies, Football Skills with Zig Zag Coaching, Play Rangers and Circus Skills with Shooting Stars.

The Sunshine Children’s Centre Play Bus and Aztec Climbing Wall will also be on hand for lots of fun for children of all ages.

Cheerleaders from Dance in Motion will be giving a demonstration, there are stands with other activities too.

Visitors can enter a children’s window competition and a grand raffle.

There’s musical entertainment from 10am with the Northleigh School choir, followed by the Malvern Hills Brass Band, Ascending Voices, Malvern Male Voice Choir, Random Numbers, Jakeman Sisters and Great Malvern Primary School Choir.

The highlight of the day for children (and a few adults too!) will be the arrival of Father Christmas at 10.30 am. We’re told he’ll be arriving ‘in style’ this year, but you’ll have to be there to find out what that means!

Same location • Hot drinks • Breakfasts • Sandwiches

New look

New management

• Lunches • Take away • Cakes & pasties

Open: 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday Delivery available

121 Barnards Green Road, Malvern

01684 574648

Spread the cost of Christmas CHRISTMAS CLUB AVAILABLE Collect your catalogue in store now OR DERS AL SO TA KE N F OR N I A A V N PL L AYM O BIL, SY I N S TO R E EMS ALL T I OTHER Christmas made easy at the Toy Corner 01684 577544 To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

15

01886 889059

Robert Adam Furniture

07754 004595

Bespoke Hand Made Furniture Kitchens, Bedrooms & Home Offices • A small company offering a personal service • High standard hand made furniture and kitchens using traditional methods • Modern or traditional styles • Made to suit your individual specifications • A selection of available woods all from sustainable sources • All pieces finished to a high standard • We can supply kitchen appliances and granite work tops • Antique restoration and French polishing Unit 5 Jennett Tree Farm, Callow End, WR2 4UA

www.robertadamfurniture.co.uk

47 Worcester Road - Malvern - WR14 4AD 01684 573734 - info@malvernflooring.co.uk 16

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Ali Pearson Quality Hand Sewn Roman Blinds, Curtains and Soft Furnishings.

We offer a quality and friendly service providing a free quotation.

The blinds or curtains can be made using your own fabric.

Up to 50% cheaper than the cost of High Street outlets.

Call Ali on 07522 751 448

Party time’s around the corner...

Can’t justify a new outfit?

From a small tweak to remodelling – creating new life from your quality clothing For a FREE consultation call Catherine on 07854 486869 Studio 3 at The Fold, Bransford

www.romanblindsmade.co.uk

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

17

All About... ...the Hockey Club Colwall and Malvern Hockey Club started two years ago when Colwall Hockey Club and Malvern Hockey Club merged. Coral Handley is the club Chair, and through the years has had many roles including 1st Team Captain.

Who plays for the club?

All sorts of people, we have players from eight years upwards and our oldest player is in her seventies. In all we have over thirty members and two teams. We train on Wednesday evenings at Malvern St James during the season, when the league players are joined by the juniors and players who just want to train to improve their fitness. The best thing about hockey is that it’s sociable, caters for players of all standards, gets you out in the fresh air, and means you can play as part of a team.

And what is so good about your club?

The best thing about our club is that there’s a friendly atmosphere, and we never turn anybody away for not being good enough!

We believe the most important thing is for people to be able to play a game of hockey, and to improve if they want to, regardless of their age and standard. Our club’s main aim is to provide recreational hockey in a friendly atmosphere, rather than to be ultracompetitive. Some of our current players have played representative hockey and also played for Colwall when it was in the National League. Today we play in the West Clubs League, the 1st team playing in Severn

Division 1, the 2nd team playing in Severn Division 3. We’re hoping that both teams will end up in the top half of their respective tables this season.

I

s it just about sport or is there a social side to the club as well?

It’s not just about sport - there’s definitely a social side to the club as well! After every home match, we entertain the opposition at the Brewers Arms in West Malvern, who kindly provide chip butties for everybody.

We also have Christmas and end of season get togethers every year. We run an annual charity fundraising tournament just after Christmas - the Trevor Marston Memorial Tournament, in memory of the former landlord of the Brewers Arms. This season, it’ll be played on the 8th January 2011, and money raised will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Where do you play?

The club plays on the artificial pitches at the Malvern St James Sports & Fitness Centre.

There’s regular information updates on the Colwall and Malvern Hockey group on Facebook and you can find more information about the club on our web site www.colwallandmalvernhc.webs.com

If anybody would like more details they can also contact me (Coral) on 07773 491203. Alternatively you can just turn up on a Wednesday evening!

18

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Swim, Gym and Get Slim!

‘Gym & Swim’ Membership

NOW AVAILABLE

● Train with our friendly and experienced fitness

professionals

● Monthly swim memberships available from

only £13

● Fun and friendly ASA qualified teachers ● Benefit from a ‘whole

body’ approach to health and nutrition

Take the Plunge!

NO JOI N IN DECEING FEE MBER

£30

SAVE UP TO

For more information please call

01684 584 638

or email info@msjsports.co.uk 33 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, WR14 3LH

www.msjsports.co.uk

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

19

Buckingham House Dental Surgery We’re about families We’re about smiles We’re about you

Malvern Foot Health FOOT and NAIL PROBLEMS?

Problems getting around?

Embarrassing nail or skin conditions?

Ingrown nails? Corns?

Verrucae? Hard skin?

For friendly, professional treatment in the privacy of your own home:

Call Ellie Woods on 0845 4089282 (local call rate) Putting your feet in good hands

Quality Private Dental Care and Cosmetic Treatment for the Whole Family www.bckhouse.co.uk

01684 573109

35 Graham Rd, Malvern, WR14 2HU

C

OMPLETE FOOTCARE LTD

Fully qualified (DipCFHP, MPSPract, VRFHP) Foot Health Practitioner

C omplete FootC are

8 Tibberton Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 3AN

Tel: 01684 563660

HPC registered Podiatrists/Chiropodists

DIAGNOSIS ADVICE TREATMENT FOR A LL YOUR FOOT COMPL A INTS

20

We have a FootCare Assistant providing an economical nail cutting service for those who do not need the medical expertise of a Podiatrist.

Satellite surgery in Colwall also available Home Visits

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Advertising Feature

Aches and Pains Treatment Clinic at Prospect View Medical Centre Ask the Osteopath

David V Jones BSc(Hons) DO Registered Osteopath

Your questions answered: After 20 years in practice and over 50,000 treatments I have seen many interesting cases.

This month: The case of the numb hand

In practice many patients visit me with pins and needles, numbness, and pain due to nerve irritation in the neck, low back or elsewhere. Tracking down the problem is a little like the work of an electrician trying to detect faulty wiring. This case was a particularly good example of such detective work.

What was the history?

Mr X was a 49 year old carpenter who came to me with numbness and tingling in the whole of his left hand. This had started relatively rapidly four weeks earlier. He was otherwise fit and healthy but had done heavy work all his life. Any cardiac concerns had already been ruled out at the local hospital with an ECG and blood tests. This left me looking at a potential nerve problem. Significantly Mr X was left handed and had been using a manual screw driver excessively in the course of his work.

What were the findings?

Mr X showed no gross abnormalities on neurological examination with reflexes and muscle

The new clinic is privately run at Prospect View by David Jones DO. All treatments are drug-free and use techniques recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

Prospect View Medical Centre 300 Pickersleigh Rd Malvern WR14 2GP www.themalvernosteopath.co.uk

power normal. However his neck was stiff and the muscles toward the front of his neck on the left side were extremely tight (due to overuse and “wear and tear”).

What was the treatment and the outcome?

On the first session, I loosened up his neck using hands-on manipulation and deep muscle massage.

By the second session, the numbness had gone from his ring finger and little finger but remained in the others. Further inspection revealed severe tightness in the forearm muscles (due to the screwdriver work). Two further sessions working on the forearm cleared the remaining symptoms and he was able to return to work but encouraged to use an electric screwdriver! This was a particularly interesting case. Initially the symptoms appeared to be one single problem but were in fact caused by two separate nerve irritations: a C8 nerve root irritation in the neck due to a flare up of spondylosis and an irritation of the median nerve by overused muscles of the forearm (so called “pronator teres syndrome”).

Treatments cost £35 per session.

For an appointment or informal chat ring on 01684 573989 or 07732 157772.

No ache too trivial. No pain too severe.

01684 573989 07732 157772 BUPA and AXA / PPP Registered

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

21

Healthy Christmas!

I’d like to start by wishing you a very happy and healthy Christmas and New Year!

By your local expert Allison Maxwell

‘Healthy’ and ‘Christmas’ in the same sentence? It can be hard to imagine, I agree. To my way of thinking there’s nothing wrong with a bit of festive indulgence when it only comes once a year. However, if you’re used to eating healthily, or on a mission to lose weight, you don’t want to abandon your principles entirely. There’s a lot you can do to create healthy Christmas recipes in all sorts of small ways, to make your Christmas dinner healthier and lower in fat without compromising on taste or enjoyment.

Healthier options at Christmas without missing out

Turkey is by far the best choice for a healthy Christmas dinner, the meat is less fatty than goose or duck. Roast your turkey on a rack so it doesn’t bathe in fat as it cooks, later on you can skim the fat off the gravy. Its also good to make your own stuffing, some packet mixes contain unhealthy hydrogenated vegetable oils. If you are in charge of shopping for Christmas food, only cater for the number of people you are feeding and not for an imaginary tribe of relatives or friends. You can still buy rich food to enjoy, but only buy enough for just a couple of days and no more.

Don’t feel that you have to be a Scrooge-like killjoy at Christmas, it is a time of celebration after all! A large meal once a year won’t do you any harm, but make use of healthy Christmas recipes, include healthy soups and salads in between those calorie-laden foods.

After a big Christmas lunch, its tempting to lie down on the sofa to nap or watch a film. That’s the worst thing you can do for your heartburn. Food is still in your stomach for the at least the next three hours, lying in wait to cause reflux. If you must go from mashed potatoes to couch potato, at least sit up with your head

22

above your stomach or take a walk.

There are plenty of healthy alternatives to high-sugar and fat-laden Christmas foods. I have chosen this recipe as its fat-free and almost sugar-free. To be even healthier you can substitute the brown sugar for date syrup or agave syrup, available from a good quality supermarket or health shop.

No-fat Christmas Pudding

As mentioned above, this pudding is much lighter and completely fat-free. It’s also vegetarian, so make this one if you have non-meat eaters coming round.

This pudding will not keep for very long. So don’t make it more than 2-3 weeks before Christmas.

To serve four: • 2 medium-sized apples • 2 bananas • 50g (2oz) walnuts • 50g (2oz) almonds • 50g (2oz) hazelnuts • 4 eggs • 150ml (5 fl oz) milk • 1 tsp mixed spice • 450g (1lb) mixed dried fruit • juice and grated rind of 1 lemon • 1 tsp salt • 450g (1lb) freshly made wholemeal breadcrumbs • 50g (2oz) soft brown sugar 1. Grate the apples without peeling them. Peel and roughly chop the bananas and nuts. Break the eggs and whisk with the milk.

2. Mix all the ingredients together and stir well.

3. Place into one or two well-greased pudding basins and cover with folded greaseproof paper.

Tie round with string.

4. Steam for 3-4 hours in a covered pan with 5cm (2in) simmering water. Check the water level at intervals and don’t allow to boil dry. Then cool and store.

5. To re-heat, steam for an hour before turning out.

Recipe courtesy of www.essentially-england.com

Allison Maxwell has an MSc in Public Health Nutrition, a BSc in Nutrition & Food Science and 20 years experience in the field of food and nutrition. If you need advice ring 07771694490 for Private Nutritional Consultations.

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Outside Catering business • lunches • buffets weddings • dinner parties

Leslie Hitchen

Joanna Cocking McTimony

Chiropractic

A Gentle and Effective Whole Body Treatment

Joanna Cocking

Back, neck and shoulder pain Pain, discomfort and stiffness in joints Migraine Muscular aches Sports injuries Arthritic pain Number One Hair & Beauty 1 Broads Bank Great Malvern WR14 2HP 01684 568 110 07533 163 301

joanna.cocking@gmail.com www.joannacocking.co.uk

number

01684 572636

1 Broads Bank, Malvern WR14 2HP

(The old Malvern Gazette Office)

one

1 Broads Bank, Malvern WR14 2HP (The Old Malvern Gazette Office)

bespoke hair and beauty

15% off Party Hair

bespoke hair and beauty

(blow dries/curls/put ups) Throughout December with this advert

01684 568110

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

23

24

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

*

HughesMedia Internet Limited

The centre of Malvern’s getting a new shopping area. The Courtyard will be a mix of retail units just off Belle Vue Terrace at the top of the town centre. Its the idea of Adrian Ward, who’s run the Robson Ward furniture showroom on the site for many years.

‘We’re staying open, but we’re creating a mix of smaller retail units alongside our showroom that we hope will give small businesses the chance to open up in the town centre’ he says. ‘The aim is to create a new shopping experience. I foresee a cafe in the complex as well as shops selling things like jewellery, crafts, clothing and fashion’.

Adrian first had the idea several years ago, but business was so brisk he never had the time to realise his idea. He went into business 42 years ago in 1968 after making his own kitchen.

The quality impressed a friend so much he was asked to create a second kitchen. A positive review in a Birmingham-based newspaper saw a further 81 enquiries. He began making the kitchens in a former Water Bottling Works in the centre of Malvern, and developed the site into his shop.

‘‘

‘‘

‘The aim is to create a new shopping experience.

I foresee a cafe in the complex as well as shops selling things like jewellery, crafts, clothing and fashion’

Now its time to develop the site further, a move he hopes will increase the numbers of shoppers coming into Malvern. ‘Recently Belle Vue Terrace has seen a growing number of really interesting, specialist retailers’ says Adrian, ‘and I hope we can add more space to allow this to continue.

Robson Ward will of course remain on the site, everything we make is still bespoke, designed and built individually for clients, and certainly not ‘off the shelf’.

We build

really good

websites call us now on

0800 0523804 info@hughesmedia.co.uk www.hughesmedia.co.uk Orleton House, Worcester, WR6 6SU

Does this Ring any Bells?

Want to earn up to £2,000pm for p/t hours?

• Got a young Family?

• Life’s a constant juggling act?

• Looking for something different?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity that will enable you to have true work/life balance?

Find out how you can work part-time without compromising your current commitments. Call Sarah Norris today and discover how you too can have the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.

Contact Sarah Norris for more information on

07957 200142

or email sarah@norrissj.plus.com

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

25

Lizzy’s Recipe marzipan makes these Mince Pies The festive mince pies extra special.

• 100g plain flour • 100g self raising flour • 100g margarine cut into cubes • 1 tbsp caster sugar • zest of 1 lemon finely grated • 2 -3 tbsp water • 75g marzipan • ½ jar mincemeat (about 250g) • icing sugar for sifting

Makes 12. Ready in an hour.

1. Heat oven to 200°/Gas 6.

2. Sift flours and caster sugar, add lemon zest and chopped margarine. Rub margarine into flour. Add water and mix until the dough comes together. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

3. Roll out pastry and cut 12 rounds. Line a 12 hole bun tin.

Place a small piece of marzipan in each pastry case and add a spoonful of mincemeat. Roll out the pastry trimmings and cut out 12 star shapes. Place a star on each pie.

4. Bake the mince pies for 15 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes then place on a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Using a mixture of flours makes this pastry really light. It can be made in advance and frozen.

Want to eat a more healthy diet? Tired of eating the same meals? Find recipe books complicated? Our Lizzy cookery sessions are open to all, regardless of cooking ability.

Small group demonstrations and hands on cookery in a relaxed friendly setting in Malvern.

See www.ourlizzy.com or contact Lizzy 01684 892688 for more information.

Celebrate Christmas in style at Westons!

SCRUMPY HOUSE RESTAURANT Enjoy the delights of Christmas at the Scrumpy House this year.

Get together with friends, family or colleagues for a delicious three course festive lunch or dinner.

£19.95 per person Phone us now for more information or to book a table: 01531 660626 The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NQ www.westons-cider.co.uk

26

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Perrycroft Fine Meat & Pies Organic Butcher & Fruiterer 5 Fir Tree Walk 134 Worcester Road Malvern Link

Specialists in Kassler rib, Biltong, Boerewors, Droewors.

Stockist of a large range of South African Products.

We stock game.

Malvern Ironing Services Tel: 07855 674731 EMAIL: JOCLEM@MYPOSTOFFICE.CO.UK

An established local friendly service offering collection and delivery, a quick turnaround and excellent quality ironing services. No job too small.

Please ring or email Jo for no obligation quote.

James & Diane wish all their customers a happy festive season and look forward to being of service in 2011

01684 573008

perrycroft@btconnect.com

www.cridlanandwalker.co.uk

Other domestic services available on request.

SPECIAL OFFER : £5.00 Off FIRST ORDER

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

27

Christopher F. Knock

DAVID PROSSER

B.Sc. (Civil Engineering)

FRICS

Architectural & Planning Consultant

For advice on

All aspects of Planning, Building Regulations and Listed Building Consent Applications

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

30 years experience

01531 635462

HomeBuyer Reports Building Surveys Valuations for Tax Valuations for Probate Boundary Disputes Expert Independent Advice Reports in plain English!

chris@christopherknock.co.uk



Call David Prosser 01684 893778 dpsurveys@talktalk.net www.davidprosser-charteredsurveyor.co.uk

 

ATA Registered Master Technician Fully Qualified Specialist Expertise

01905 451823 / 07716 197863 www.autotechworcester.co.uk

Harcourt Design Associates Ltd Architecture and Surveying

Listed Building and barn conversion specialists New-build, replacement dwellings and extensions Laser surveying, 3D modelling, project management and co-ordination Providing traditional style and quality with the speed and precision of modern technology

www.harcourtdesignassoc.co.uk

info@harcourtdesignassoc.co.uk

The Old Bell , Harcourt Road, Mathon, WR13 5PG Contact Tim or Simon on 01684 568929

28

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

ll Motor Services a w l o C Citroën & Peugeot Servicing & Repairs New & Used Car Sales 09-59 CITROEN C2 1.4 HDi VTR, Sport Red.A/D.C/D. 60+mpg. 11k........£8,495 07-57 CITROEN C3 1.4 HDi COOL, Grey. 21K..........................................£5,995 09-09 CITROEN C1 1.0i VT, 3dr. Red. 6k...................................................£5,495 07-07 CITROEN C2 1.1i, Airplay+ Silver. A/C. C/D. 8k..............................£4,995 03-53 CITROEN C3 Convertible 1.4i, C/D. Green. 50k.............................£3,495 04-53 CITROEN C2 1.1i SX, A/C. Silver. 48k.............................................£2,795 02-02 CITROEN XSARA 1.4i LX, 5dr. Silver. A/C. 86k..............................£1,795 00-x PEUGEOT 206 1.4i LX, 5dr. A/C. Red. 35k......................................£1,795 Unit 7, Station Yard Industrial Estate, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6RN 8.30- 5.30 Monday to Friday - 01684 540066 anytime

Get your car repaired at a local garage you can trust with an excellent reputation • Accident repairs

Start to finish service

➦ We can SE deal with A E R C • Air-con services VAT IN your insurance FORE E B • Plastic repair E claim for you and N O D S make getting your EPAIR R • Valet service T E G car repaired hassle • Courtesy cars free • Collection & delivery • Secured storage

Winter Servicing now available We are approved repairers for all these brands

Bays 1 & 2 Spring Lane North Malvern Link, WR14 1BU

➦ We will provide you with a courtesy car free of charge if you need it

01684 - 563367

enquiries@forwardmotorsltd.co.uk

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

29

Community Focus NSPCC Fact File

Organisation: The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Contact: Sarah-Jayne Williams Role: Community Fundraising Manager Contact: 01386 49627 More information: at www.nspcc.org.uk

ChildLine – 0800 1111 / www.childline.org.uk

NSPCC Helpline for adults worried about a child

– 0808 800 5000 / help@nspcc.org.uk

The Malvern branch of the NSPCC held a special event recently - a book signing by Gwen Gowan, who autographed copies of “Monty Mouse Sees the World”, a story for children which she created in 1955. Gwen, now a resident of Upton upon Severn, is a strong supporter of the NSPCC, and profits from the sale of the little book are being donated to the Society.

The NSPCC works right across the UK to end cruelty to children, and our local services focus on the most acute forms of abuse and the most vulnerable, highest risk children. We also run ChildLine, a round the clock helpline for children and young people to call about any problem they may have. There are ChildLine bases around the country including Birmingham. Between April 2009 and March 2010 our counsellors in Birmingham handled 18, 568 contacts by phone and online. The most common issues children called about were bullying, family relationships, physical abuse, sexual abuse and the facts of life.

We also have the NSPCC Helpline which is for adults to call if they have concerns about a child. It provides specialised support, advice, counselling and information for anyone who is worried about a child at risk of abuse or who is being abused.

Obviously we cannot run these vital services without help. 82% of our income is from supporters and without this continued generosity we wouldn’t be able to continue our services to help children.

Sometimes help comes in the most amazing ways such as Malvern’s “Monty Mouse”. The book tells

30

the story of a young mouse who, bored with his comfortable life as a pet, sets out to have adventures.

Gwen wrote the story and painted all the fifteen watercolour illustrations. Monty’s adventures were based on the toys in her son’s playroom, especially his train set. Gwen writes in her foreword to the book: “The railway station was rapidly supported by roads, level crossings, bridges, tunnels, cars, buses, hedges and ditches. The town grew and included a garrison of soldiers, who luckily all survived the interest of the family cat, Tiger.”

After an encounter with the fearsome ginger cat, Monty experiences the delights and perils of life in the town and even has a reluctant role in a military skirmish. All ends happily, with his return to his welcoming family.

The book was a family favourite and last year was introduced to a wider public when it was printed

by Malvern publishers, Aspect Design, in a layout which is faithful to the original handmade copy. It has proved a great success with children, particularly those aged three to six, and their parents and grandparents appreciate its period charm. It is also just the right size for a Christmas stocking!

Aspect Design at 89 Newtown Road, Malvern are generously selling the book (cost £5) with no commission. Copies can also be obtained from Marna Gowan at david.gowan@btinternet.com or Sara Kitching at sarakitching@macunlimited.net

Monty Mouse

Sees the World

Gwen Gowan

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Reading, writing and arithmetic.

Maths and English Study Programmes Even the most angelic children need a solid foundation in maths and English.

Kumon can help your child progress with their maths and English studies, boost their confidence and help them shine.

Dog Walker and Sitter Sue Street

Take the Lead

The three aaaghs

A friendly, flexible dog walking and sitting service 07854 482718

Call your local Instructor today.

Malvern Study Centre Rachel Tobin 01684 833 648 malvern@kumoncentre.co.uk

0800 854 714 kumon.co.uk

Every child can shine

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

31

32

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

D R LLOYD General Building

Greg Davies Wood Design

FREE, no obligation quotations 01684 569115 07971 866505

Bespoke Furniture Internal Joinery

dafydd.lloyd1@btinternet.com

External Joinery

general building property maintenance decorating tiling plastering

Greg Davies Wood Design specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke wooden products with over twenty years experience in design and wood crafts. Whether you are replacing like for like or looking for a complete redesign, we can provide a solution that will fit your needs and your budget.

Tel: 01886 880028 Mob: 07966 755669 Email: gregory.davies@btinternet.com Web: www.gregdavieswooddesign.co.uk Lyndhurst, Bosbury Road, Cradley, Nr Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 5JA

Are Energy Efficient Windows on your Christmas List?

Lee Hankins Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS

All Aspects of building work undertaken

Smaller energy bills: replacing all single glazed

Over 20 years experience

windows with energy efficient glazing could save you around £130 per year on your energy bills*.

*Energy Saving Trust website. www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Number One for Choice, Quality & Performance

Established 15 Years

www.SHANEHOWELLS.co.uk

01531 635338

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

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

33

Watering Hole Water features Pond pumps Pond liner Seasonal bedding plants Christmas lights Gifts

MARVIN GOODGER CARPENTRY Bedroom Designing and Fitting Kitchen Fitting Bespoke Furniture General Property Maintenance Free No-obligation Quote No Job too Small Friendly Reliable Service Advanced City & Guilds Qualified

01684 560917

07968 968371

www.goodcarpentry.co.uk

Ring 01684 560013 or 07765 973369

34

BRIAN BARNETT SERVICES

HANDYMAN

For all your odd Job Requirements!

Around the home and garden Painting & Decorating Tiling & general house maintenance Fence & shed repairs All garden work under taken All work carried out to an honest high standard Job or hourly rates available Public liability insured

Steve’s Oddjob Service S O S

Millbank Garage, Storridge, WR13 5EN 01886 880446 Closed Thursdays

SOS

Skilled Handyman with over 30 year experience

Fed up with those niggley jobs which just never get done?

Here is your answer!

For all types of jobs around the home

Household repairs and maintenance Gardening & Decking Flat Pack Assembly Decorating and Tiling Patio Cleaning Drainage & Ponds Any minor works and oddjobs All jobs considered - If in doubt – ask

For a Friendly Professional approach, call Steve

Phone: 01684 310495 Mob: 07545 004457

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Seasoned, Hardwood, Barn Stored

FIREWOOD

Bulk Builder’s Bag of Split Logs only £65

FREE DELIVERY

Fiona Hopes Professional Gardener Qualified, experienced and reliable gardener Sustainable, low-maintenance approach Advice on layout, planting and garden upkeep Expert pruning of trees and shrubs

01684 892533 fiona@fionahopes.com www.fionahopes.com

01684 560877 |07789 591172

01531 641999/07802 819131

Specialist Plant Centre

Grange Farm

NURSERY

A big THANK YOU to ALL our customers for your continued support throughout 2010 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year John, Cindy & India Parish A local family run business

www.johnparishlimited.co.uk

A Specialist Plant Centre

offering an abundance of plants, from the traditional to the latest introductions.

A family owned business full of character.

Situated in an array of farm buildings with beautiful displays of plants, creating a relaxed and friendly environment.

Exclusive Indoor and Outdoor Planted Containers from £10.50 Ideal for Christmas

Guarlford - Malvern - WR14 6NT - 01684 562544 Open 7 days a week Summer 9am - 5.30pm Winter 9am to Dusk Sundays 10am - 5pm

Email: grangefmnursery@btconnect.com To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

35

Notice Board Do you have some free time?

Want to do something useful or help others?

January Deadline: Monday 13 December New Opportunities

‘IT volunteers’ (2 charities) 1. help update website, maintain IT systems, backup, upgrade data, Malvern Hills Volunteering Project diagnose/rectify faults at Worcestershire Hub, Malvern Library 2. assist with fault diagnosis/ supported by MHDC and Malvern District CAB rectification, maintaining malvernhillsvolunteering@yahoo.co.uk hardware, software upgrades, maintenance, etc (min 18yrs) Drop-in Thursdays from 1.00-4.30pm - initially Wed am or pm, after Fridays 9am - 12.30pm induction any time slot during Kay Bromley, Volunteer Co-ordinator: 07872 419646 week

Try Volunteering!

Win £100+ of Barnards Green Shopping vouchers Plus a Big Box of Chocolates

2011 Calender produced by St James’ CofE Primary School PTA, West Malvern Available now at selected retailers including Great Malvern Post Office, Iapetus Gallery, Regents Village Shop in West Malvern and St James Primary School office for £5.50 or order via www.helpstjames.org using Paypal and it will cost £6 including postage, posted direct to you!

Please visit the CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SHOP Christmas Cards from over 20 Charities National and Local On sale at ARCOS Whitbourn Lodge, 137 Church Street, MALVERN Open from Monday 20th October Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm

All you have to do is check out the

www.barnardsgreen.co.uk website and click on ‘Voucher Competition’ Draw takes place on Saturday 11 December Just in time for Christmas!

Come and help restore wildlife rich coppice in Park Wood, West Malvern!

Volunteers are meeting at 10am on: 1st December 5th January& 9th February, 2nd and 27th March Please contact Dave or Kelda on 01684 575516 www.wildwoodcrafts.com www.malvernhillscoppicenetwork.org.uk

THE CHASE ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS FAIR THE CHASE SCHOOL Geraldine Road Friday 10th December 6.00pm - 8.00pm Musical entertainment, Tombola, Christmas Gifts, Games, Lots of Stalls, Santa’s Grotto, refreshments Join us for lots of festive fun!

Small Message?

07906 573352 sascha@allabout-local.com

Cosy up for Winter with Clover

Whether it’s the extra room you need to put the presents, or you want to keep the warmth in, Clover can help add value to your property.

All our conservatories, windows and doors are made to measure.

Because we’re independent we are not tied to any specific product, so you’re free to choose the look you want.

We have helped many happy customers with the following: Conservatories n Replacement windows and doors n Automated garage doors & sun awnings n Roofline & guttering n Bathroom/kitchen refits n Extensions, loft & garage conversions n Wood-burning stoves n Plumbing (Gas Safe) & electrical (NICEIC) work n

Please call Simon on 01531 631965 or email info@cloverconservatories.co.uk to discuss your project and book an appointment. We want you to love the work we do for you and to love how we do it.

www.cloverconservatories.co.uk

View a range of products at our offices: Pichells Place, Wall Hills Farm, Hereford Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PR

Bespoke Picture Framers Quality Bespoke Framing Service Ready Made Frames Clip Frames & Mirrors Greetings Cards Wide range of Malverns inspired art work Print Ordering Service

Christmas cards and calendars now in stock Orders now being taken for that truly individual Christmas gift 32a, Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern WR14 4PZ 01684 569 916 www.malvernhillsart.co.uk enquiries@malvernhillsart.co.uk Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9.30 – 5pm GET INVOLVED - JOIN US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER! 38

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Magic Moments Day Nursery and After School Club Following the success of an “OUTSTANDING in all areas” Ofsted report at their Kempsey Day Nursery & After School Club, Magic Moments have opened their second Nursery in the village of Leigh Sinton on the outskirts of Malvern.

Special Offer:

10% discount on fees for two months at Magic Moments Leigh Sinton Free Nursery Places Magic Moments are delighted to offer the free Nursery Education Funding sessions of 15 hours per week that all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to.

Leigh Sinton Nursery Call Victoria on 01886 833323 The Old Somers Arms, Hereford Road, Leigh Sinton WR13 5DS Kempsey Nursery & Out of School Clubs Call Natalie on 01905 828157 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcester WR5 3LQ Rushwick Out of School Clubs Call Emily on 01905 828157 Rushwick Primary School, Upper Wick Lane, Rushwick , Worcester WR2 5SU

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

39

What’s on In December

Sunday 5 December

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month Monday 20th December Wednesday 8 December

Christmas at Westons A traditional Christmas event for all the family. Join us at 4pm for Festive Foods and Mulled Cider for adults, Apple Juice for children, Carols, Lighting the Tree and the opportunity to buy unique Christmas Gifts

Happy Hoopers

A family Hula Hooping Club from ages + 4. Fitness, Strength, Flexibility, Coordination, Breathing, Games & lots of fun! For Adults, Kids & their Parents, Beginners welcome.

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday’s of the month: 4th Dec &18th Dec, from: 10am – 11am Happy Hoopers Hula Disco from: 6pm - 7pm The Dome, Imperial Road, Malvern. Contact: Paula Trafford. Phone: 07985 211 555 www.happyhoopers.co.uk, email: ptpaula@talktalk.net Father Christmas will visit Blue Ginger 3 - 6pm. Hang a star wish on the tree and receive a little gift from Santa. Children of all ages welcome. Blue Ginger, The Home End Farm, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley WR14 5NW

Monday The Hill Poets at Great Malvern Hotel - 7pm start 13 (AAM) December Time for 10 some 13/11/10 festive poetry,16:30 so why not bring1yours or other’s along and meet our Morgan 1/2p ad nov Page friendly group!

Tuesday Malvern Small Business Forum 14 December 7pm - 9pm, Elgar Room, main Council Office next to Priory Lodge on the corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Malvern. New members welcome. Meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For more info: www.malvernhills.gov.uk/business

OWNED BY WYE VALLEY BREWERY, WE OFFER A RANGE OF REAL ALES PRODUCED BY THE RENOWNED BREWERY. WE ARE FAMILY AND DOG FRIENDLY AND HAVE MANY REGULAR EVENTS TO ENJOY.

WEEKLY EVENTS Tuesday - 7.45pm Quiz/Trivia A maximum of 6 per team £1.00 per person Wednesday - 8.30pm Open Mic/Jam night Hosted by Vo & Tyler MONTHLY EVENTS Mondays The Book Club is held on the first Monday in the month.

Next date 6th Dec - 7.30pm December's book: "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk-Kidd Come along to our fun and light hearted Book Club, it's a great way to meet new friends.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Monday 6th Dec - 7.30pm Book Club Saturday 4th Dec - 8.00pm Vo & Tyler Fancy Pickin Guitar music Monday 6th Dec - 7.30pm Book Club Saturday 11th Dec - 8.30pm Deep Elem Bluegrass, Country & Blues Saturday 18th Dec - 8.30pm Babajack, alternative folk music

OPENING HOURS MONDAY - SATURDAY 12pm - 3.30pm, 5pm - 11.30pm SUNDAY 12pm - 3pm, 6.30pm - 10.30pm

FINE ALES • QUALITY WINES DARTS • BAR BILLIARDS WEEKLY QUIZ • BOOK CLUB

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR EVENTS & OPENING HOURS Christmas Day 25th Dec Saturday 10.30am - 1.00pm Bacon & Sausage Baps £3.95 Closed in the Evening Boxing Day 26th Dec Sunday Lunchtime 12.00 -3.00pm Pork Pie & Cheese Ploughmans £4.95

Boxing Day Night 6.30- 10.30pm New Years Eve Friday 31st Dec 7.00 - 12.30 Party night with Vo & Tyler £10.00 ticket only. Hot Food available.

New Years Day Saturday 1st January 2011 Lunch time 12.00pm - 3.00pm Evening 5.00pm - 11.00pm

REGULAR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS

THE MORGAN, 52 CLARENCE ROAD, (JUST OFF COURT ROAD) MALVERN, WORCS., WR14 3EQ. Tel: 01684 578575 • Email: jane@ivyjem.co.uk • www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk

40

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

What’s on In December Thursday 16 December

Beer & Bangers at Blue Ginger Men’s night with FREE gift wrap service. 6.30pm - 9pm Blue Ginger, The Home End Farm, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley WR14 5NW. Come and join us on this fun night!

Saturday 11 December

A Winters Groove at The Grove a magnificent Victorian Gothic Town Mansion in the heart of Great Malvern at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Starring PRAYING FOR THE RAIN with songs from their new album CIVILIZED WORLD. Join us to celebrate the mid-Winter with open fires, an angels choir, dancing, chai, mulled wine, mince pies, real ale, a festive stall and grand raffle! Do come along and have a BALL! From 7pm till Midnight. Tickets £10 Family Ticket £25. Ring Julia on 01684 576 359 for bookings and more info. www.thegrovemalvern.co.uk

Saturday 19 December

Feng Shui Workshop 2pm - 5pm at the WholeHealth Studio, The Fold, Bransford. Call 07854 486869 for information and booking.

Country Market Days Home-made, Home-grown and Hand-crafted

Every Friday 4 December 18 December 4 December

Malvern Country Market 8.30 - 11.15am, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street Malvern.

Special Christmas Market on the day of the Christmas Light Switch On. Malvern Farmers Market 9am - 2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern Arts & Crafts Market Priory Grounds, Malvern - the day of the Christmas Light Switch On.

Grand Official Opening Weekend All Welcome Please come to see our new look shop in Ledbury

Free refreshments!

Special Special Offers! offers!

Charity raffle Competitions Charity raffle Competitions 4th & 5th December 9-5pm 3, The Old Post Office 4thUnit & 5th December 9-5pm Bank Crescent, Ledbury HR8 1AA 01531 635298 www.martinbriggsmodels.co.uk

CREATE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT • Paint personal presents for family and friends • Special festive pottery • Gift vouchers • Please remember to allow time for firing!

We also do children’s parties, baby prints, casts and silver fingerprint jewellery

Green Frog Pottery

107 Barnards Green Road, Malvern WR14 3LT Tel: 01684 561778 www.greenfrogpottery.co.uk

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

41

What’s on In December

December 27 Nov - 13 Dec

Great Malvern Priory Events: Exhibition by Beacon Camera Club in the North Aisle

Thursday 2

Lunch Box concert 12.30pm by pupils from Malvern Parish

Saturday 4 Tuesday 7 Wednesday 8

The Priory is at the centre of Malverns Christmas Celebrations with a craft fair in the grounds, entertainment in the Priory including choirs and drama, free refreshments and activities for children.

St Richards Hospice - Lights of Love Service 6.00pm Moscow Balalaika Ensemble 7.30pm

Saturday 11 Wednesday 15

Winter Welcome Day with music, free refreshments and activities for children Christmas by Candlelight with Linda Tolchard 7.30pm

Saturday 18 Saturday 18 Sunday 19

Winter Welcome Day with music, free refreshments, ringing chamber open (1.00pm to 4.00pm) and activities for children Carol Service for Malvern Traders/Businesses and Staff 6.00pm Christmas Carol Service 6.30pm

Friday 24 Saturday 25 Monday 27

Christingle Service 4.00pm Midnight Communion 11.30pm Morning Worship 10.30am Carols for All with Malvern Festival Chorus 3.00pm

Shop Opening

A selection of shops will be open on Sundays in December during the run up to Christmas. In additions some shops will remain open late on Thursdays.

To promote your January event, email sascha@allabout-local.com or phone 07906 573352. Deadline: Monday 13 December It’s FREE for not for profit organisations & groups.

Intimate Productions Presents

Tudor Christmas Tales Storytelling theatre performance one woman show

Monday 20th December 7.30 - 9.30pm MALVERN LYTTELTON WELL Function Rooms Main Hall

Church Street, Malvern Priory WR14 2AY Suitable For Adults and older children Tickets: £8.00 / £5.00 conc.

To pay by cash only on the door

To reserve tickets contact: 0121 455 7849 / 07949 805565 / intimateproductions@hotmail.co.uk Christmas at Clive’s Fruit Farm

Upper Hook Road, Upton upon Severn, Worcester, WR8 0SA 01684 592664 www.clivesfruitfarm.co.uk

Christmas Poultry, Local Game and Festive Meats from our own butchery Christmas Hampers Gift boxes of apples Freshly cut local Trees, Wreaths and Mistletoe Veg orders made up ready for quick collection Warm mulled apple juice!

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 9 - 5.30, Sun 10 - 4

42

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

New menus at Verzon House Our Chef Callum McDonald introduces his exciting new Daily Lunch Menu using local produce served Monday to Saturday from 12.00 - 2.30pm 2 courses £17.50 / 3 courses £21.50 *****

Our unique British “Tapas” Bar Menu now including sharing platters Available for lunch daily except Sundays Individual “Tapas” dishes still priced at £7.50 *****

Sensational Pre Christmas Sunday Lunch Menu 3 courses just £25.00 including specialities such as Wye Valley Smoked Salmon and Cornish Crab Terrine *****

Fillet of Herefordshire Beef Wellington *****

Fig Bakewell Tart with Herefordshire Clotted Cream Booking Essential All prices include VAT at 17.5% Please visit our website www.verzonhouse.com for full menus All menus subject to availability

Verzon House | Hereford Road | Ledbury | Herefordshire HR8 2PZ For reservations please contact Verzon House at 01531 670381

www.verzonhouse.com

Church Street Malvern WR14 2AY 01684 573702

THE LYTTELTON WELL LTD

FUNCTION ROOMS Hold your party here COFFEE SHOP Seasonal specials BOOKSHOP Christmas Cards Advent Calendars Music FUNDRAISING Pig Roast 4th Dec 11am - 4pm www.lytteltonwell.co.uk

www.niknaknooshop.co.uk A new and innovative online gift shop based in Malvern! We have a great range of products from Beanpod Soy Candles to Momiji Dolls to Recycled products and Fair Trade Items and much more too!

Something for everyone and a little treat for you too.

***FREE DELIVERY TO ALL WR14 POSTCODES*** Simply enter WR14 in the coupon box when prompted

Gifts Parties Wrapping Events

For all your gift and crafting projects

Fully open all December Tue - Sat 10am to 4pm Callow Hill, Hereford Rd, Ledbury Just 2 miles out of Ledbury, before Verzons House Tel:- 01531 670701 SEE YOU THERE...

44

WE BUY GOLD FOR CASH We also buy: Silver Platinum White Gold

Belle Vue Jewellery & Cards 4 Belle Vue Terrace (next to Ask) Mon - Fri 9.30am - 1pm

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

01684 899 250

To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

45

Index Animals Dog Walker/Sitter 31 Business Opp 25 Cars AutoTech 28 Colwall Motor Services 29 Forward Motors 29 Children/Families Green Frog Pottery 41 Once Upon a Tree 31 Kumon 31 Magic Moments Nursery 39 Classes & Training Guitar lessons 42 Part-time courses 39 Christmas Performance 42 Dentist 20 Design Architectural Consultant 28 Hanley Interiors 3 Harcourt Design 28 Re-Fashion 17 Reeves Design 31 Websites 25 Food & Drink Butcher 27 Clives Fruit Farm 42 Outside Catering 23 The BranTub 23 Garden Branchworks 34 Grange Farm Nursery 35 Fiona Hopes 35 Watering Hole 34 Health & Fitness Aches & Pains Clinic 21 Chiropractic 23

Complete Footcare 20 Feng Shui 17 Lucy Walker 23 Malvern Foot Health 20 MSJ Sport Centre 19 No 1 Hair & Beauty 23 The Beauty Spot 9 Holiday Home 13 Home Improvements Ali Pearson Curtains 17 B.Barnett Maintenance 34 BHC Builder 33 Classic Interiors 16 Clover 37 County Windows 32 DR Lloyd 33 Fusion Property Services 3 Gas Ltd 3 Greg Davies 33 GWB Chimneys 34 Hanley Interiors 3 Jeremy Jackson FP John Parish 35 Kendeen Plastics 5 Lee Hankins 33 M Goodger Carpentry 34 MH Furniture 32 RD Plumbing & Heating 3 Robert Adam Furniture 16 Robson Ward 24 Shane Howells Ltd 33 SOS 34 Versatile Coverings 3 WS Roofing 5 Housekeeping Housekeepers of Malvern 27

Advertiser Information

Publisher: Sascha McDonald, 10 The Crescent, Colwall, Worcestershire WR13 6QN Telephone: 07906 573352 Email: sascha@allabout-local.com Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of the advert.

All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication.

Adverts are accepted under the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate.

All About Magazines does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form - electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without prior consent of the publisher.

Deadlines for January 2011 edition

Advertisement booking/cancellation: Thu 9 Dec What’s On/Notice Board: Monday 13 December Advertisement copy: Monday 13 December All About Local Magazines Ltd is registered in England and Wales Company No. 7200758

46

Malvern Ironing 27 Tulip 27 IT Computers inTown 17 PO Barnards Green 15 PO Great Malvern 13 Pubs Mount Pleasant Hotel 47 Scrumply House Restaurant 26 The Morgan Pub 40 The Great Malvern Hotel 12 The Star 47 Restaurants/Bar Bengal Brasserie 47 Fudgees Cafe 15 Malvern Tilla 11 Verzon House 43 Shops Belle Vue Jewellery 44 Bubbling Designs 8 Forget me Not 9 Iapetus 7 ID Sports 45 Isis 11 Just So BP Malvern Curtains 11 Malvern Hills Art 38 Martin Briggs Models 41 NikNakNoo Online 44 Parrys Jewellers 10 Priory Steps 9 Ribbons Galore 44 Toy Corner 15 Versatile Coverings 44 Surveyor 28 Wood JH Agriculture 35

Advertise with

All About Magazines

and reach over 9,000 homes

ity Effort Communto the Welcomess Garden Wilderne d Plus d explaine Funny Bloo summer Packed with activities h more...

And muc

Publishing on both sides of the hills, in Malvern and West of the Hills

Your local

zine

unity maga

t free comm

independen

Could your business benefit from advertising in one or both of the areas?

Contact Tina on 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

Please mention All About Magazines when responding to adverts

Mount Pleasant Hotel

Limited Spaces left for Christmas

561837 50 Belle Vue Terrace Malvern

Christmas Parties Christmas Set Menu & Christmas Day Lunch Menu New Year’s Eve Disco Buffet Party £15 pp

Booking Available Now

01684 891918 To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or sales@allabout-local.com

47

Just So...

Gorgeous Christmas Goodies and Gifts justsomalvern.co.uk 92 Barnards Green Road, Malvern 01684 566866