All About Malvern Feb/March 2019

Feb/March 2019 Issue 65

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Social Events At The Abbey

The Abbey Hotel is an impressive venue for private events of all sizes.

We can help you to host anything from birthday and anniversary parties, to christenings and dinners.

Our dedicated events team would love to help make your day a magical one to remember!

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Thank you all so much for reading this magazine, sending in stories, events and comments and for using the local services advertised in this magazine.

30 Enjoy Local Community News Business News The Malvern Spa Competition Tools for Self Reliance The Summer Camps Trust Our Lizzy Recipe: Smokey Bean Chilli 10 Years of All About Well Being: Asking for Help All Things Bright & Beautiful Group News: Townswomen’s Guild All About Malvern Festival of Ideas Notice Board Wild Art Parties Classes & Courses What’s On Theatre News Theatre Tickets Competition

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2019 starts for us with a 10 year celebration - we have been publishing All About Magazines for a decade this March. Quite a milestone. You can read about my independent publishing story on Page 36.

Some of our long standing advertisers have sent in testimonials of what All About has done for them over the years. I feel very privileged to have played a part in supporting our thriving local business community.

Enjoy the read and here’s to the next 10 years of All About!

Sascha McDonald - The Editor Cover Photo Great Malvern Priory Photographed by All About Magazines

DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Sascha McDonald (owner & publisher) Colwall, WR13 6QN sascha@allabout-local.com 01684 252242 | 07906 573352 ADVERTISING Tina Palmer - tina@allabout-local.com 07952 591031 EDITORIAL & DISTRIBUTION: James McDonald - 01684 252242 james@allabout-local.com All About Malvern is distributed to 14,500 homes and businesses every 2 months.

CONTRIBUTORS Our Lizzy Cooking, Kaspa Thompson NEXT BOOKING & COPY DEADLINE Mon 11 March for the April/May edition

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. All About Local Magazines Ltd is registered in England and Wales Company No. 7200758

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Enjoy Local 1. Facets of Glass

A series of six illustrated lectures by Charles Hajdamach, take place at Malvern Theatres during February and March. Organised by Three Counties Art History Group, it offers a fascinating and superbly illustrated survey of the history of glass and glass making techniques. This includes glass made for the Pharaohs, Roman glass and the invention of lead glassblowing as well as the major glass centres of Venice and Bohemia and the invention of lead glass. The glories of 18th century glass in Britain and the glass geniuses of Victorian England will also be covered as well as international superstars such as Tiffany and Lalique, before ending with the contemporary Studio Glass Movement and its star, Dale Chihuly. Six lectures are planned between 1.45pm and 3.45pm each Monday in the Hospitality Suite at Malvern Theatres, from 11th February to 18th March.

For contact details visit threecountiesarthistory.org.uk

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things to enjoy local 2. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Malvern Theatres on 29th and 30th March. Each night features a different collection of brandnew adrenaline-packed films, with the world’s top adventurers tackling extreme expeditions in far flung corners of the planet.

The films are selected from hundreds entered into the Banff Mountain Film Festival, which takes place every November in Canada’s Rocky Mountains.

For further details and tickets, call (01684) 892277 or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk

During Feb & March 3. french film Six films based on French history will be shown at the Coach House Theatre over the weekend of 16th and 17th March. Saturday’s programme includes L’Armee des Ombres (12A), telling the story of the French resistance during World War Two, and Les Belles de Nuit (U) a black and white film from 1952 telling the story of Claude, a teacher by day and struggling composer by night. On Sunday the programme includes Danton (PG), La Mort de Louis XIV (12) and Le Hussard sur le Toit (15).

Tickets cost £5 per film when any three or more films are booked at the same time.

For details and booking call (01684) 892277 malvernfrenchfilmcentre.uk

4. Spring Forward Coffee Morning The Spring Forward Coffee Morning takes place on Saturday 30th March, the day before the clocks go forward.

As well as coffee, tea and cakes galore, there will books and produce including delicious marmalade and fudge.

There will also be a tombola and a raffle. The morning is organised by The Baden Powell Guild of Great Britain and Malvern District Jamboree Scouts, between 10am and Noon at The United Reformed Church Hall in Malvern Link.

5. lunchbox series The popular Lunchbox series of talks and performances continues at Great Malvern Priory. During February there’s a talk on Worcestershire’s Clerical Cricketers (14th Feb) and a film about renovation work on the Priory’s bells (28th Feb).

In March the pupils of Malvern St James perform a concert of music (14th March) and Peter Garner gives a talk entitled ‘The Treasures of Herefordshire’ (28th March).

You can bring your own lunch to eat from 12.30pm with the talk or concert from 1pm to 1.30pm.

For more ideas and local events: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Richmond Dental

Richmond Dental Practice

We are the largest NHS/Private practice in Malvern and Worcester. Established over 65 years, providing high quality dental care in our purpose built premises.

Mr H Sanghera BDS | Mrs U Talecka GDP | Miss M Awuye BDS Mr N Saini MDDR | Mrs T Yardley EDH | Mrs A Dobson EDH • NHS child friendly accredited practice • Cosmetic Dentistry/Tooth Whitening • Daily emergency appointments available • Hygienist service 12 Richmond Road Malvern. WR14 1NE 01684 561249

Contact us on: 01684 561249 www.richmond-dental.com

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We are an independent ABTA bonded travel agency, Est. in 1976. Our staff have a combined 100 years’ experience in the travel industry and will provide you with a friendly and professional service.

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Scott Wroe Hearing Centre & Microsuction Ear Wax Clinic MALVERN

Scott Wroe Hearing is an independent, family run hearing aid practice with over 35 years experience of helping people improve their hearing.

For more information or to arrange your appointment, please call 01684 566449 74 Barnards Green Rd, Malvern WR14 3LY

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community NEWS MUSIC PERFORMANCES Christ Church on Avenue Road plays host to two music performances in February and March. Black Pear Symphonic Winds play their debut concert in Malvern on Saturday 2nd February with works from Vaughan Williams, Holst and a tribute to Elgar. On Saturday 16th March Malvern Big Band returns. Their concert last year received rave reviews and they’ll be performing many old and new favourites. Both concerts begin at 7.30pm, tickets are available on the night at £10, children half price. www.christchurch-malvern.org.uk

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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 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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MALVERN CUBE PROJECTS Malvern Cube Projects aim to empower young people to be resilient and fulfil their potential.

Volunteers are needed (over 18 years) to support a youth worker. Activities will be dependent on the wishes of the young people but are likely to include craft, cooking, art, physical activity, outdoor activities, developing resilience, drama, gaming and films. The roles offered are very diverse and adaptable to the skills and interests of any volunteers. The youngsters are mainly age 11 – 14, although may extend to older groups.

Volunteers will preferably have experience of working with young people, be prepared to complete a Police Check form (at no cost to the volunteer). Time to volunteer is likely to be after school, during term times (4.30 – 6.30pm), probably on Thursdays, but is flexible and may involve weekends depending on volunteer and staff availability.

For further details see www.do-it.org or contact Kay Bromley, Malvern Hills Volunteering, malvernhillsvolunteering@gmail.com, or tel. 07510 012092.

Malvern Hills Volunteering ‘Drop-ins’ in Malvern Library (lower ground floor) on Wed & Friday mornings from 9.30am, Graham Road, Malvern, WR14 2HU

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News BARNARDS GREEN HISTORY GROUP Barnards Green History Group has uncovered a stash of old paperwork, which gives a fascinating insight into local trades a century ago. ‘We were given over 30 invoices and receipts from Mr Grant Morgan of Morgan’s blacksmiths, Upper Chase Road’ says Barbara Hartley-Woolley. ‘These are mostly dated from the 1920s and show what local people were ordering and buying from traders who lived in and around Barnards Green at that time. We have taken some of the accounts, researched them in a wider social history context, and compiled an interesting and thought-provoking display for public enjoyment.’

The display will take place later this year.

In the meantime, the group’s book book ‘Barnards Green – Then and Now –A history of the shops’ has sold well. £1,600 raised from sales has been donated to The Barnards Green Traders Association, as a contribution to their chosen charitable causes.

If you’d like more details of the group or book, email bghistorygroup@gmail.com or drop a letter off at ‘Just So’ in Barnards Green

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MALVERN HILLS GARDENING CLUB The Malvern Hills Gardening Club has published its programme, with a series of talks and outings planned during 2019. On Wednesday 27th February Phil Whitehead gives a talk on The History and Work of the Link Nurseries, while Will Scott will talk on Tool Sharpening for the Terrified on Wednesday 27th March. Meetings are held at Manor Park Sports Club and new members are always very welcome.

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Business News

Wish you had happier feet?

Daily wear and tear takes its toll on your feet.

Foot pain can be debilitating leading to difficulties with walking and exercise. Taking routine care of your feet can help avoid serious problems. An annual foot health check is as important as a sight or hearing test, as conditions such as diabetes or circulatory problems can be detected by examining the feet.

Common problems include: bunions, clawing of the toes, heel pain and fungal infections. Over time we lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of our feet, skin becomes drier and we get pressure lesions such as hard skin and corns.

Nails can become thickened and more difficult to manage.Uncomfortable feet are not something to ‘put up with’, much can be done to improve comfort, relieve pain and maintain mobility. At the Malvern Foot Clinic we can assist you with every aspect of your foot health care from nail cutting through to foot surgery. In January we welcomed a new member of the team, Andy Miles. Andy is a podiatrist with over 25 years of experience working for both the NHS and in private practice. This means we can offer more appointment times for your convenience. Book today for a foot health check or treatment and let us help you achieve happier feet! 01684 893 820

An innovative approach to community care and support services for Children & Adults Specialist Care for children, young adults and the elderly.

We Offer: • Care in your own home & the community • Person centred support • Proven, effective behavioural management • Intensive pro-active support • Highly trained staff Autonomy Care Limited Suite 2, The Cardinal Building Sandy's Rd, Enigma Business Park Malvern, WR14 1JJ 01684 566395 | 07738496108 www.exalonautonomygroup.net

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DO YOU HAVE A FOOT PROBLEM?

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SERVICES INCLUDE: Nail & Skin Care • Gait Analysis • Orthotics Steroid Injections • Nail & Foot Surgery.

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AUTONOMY CARE LTD Autonomy Care Ltd is a newly CQC registered service, providing care and support in the community for children, adults and elderly individuals who are diagnosed with complex health needs, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

This bespoke service has a set of highly trained staff members, all with proven, effective behavioural management training to ensure the person-centred approach for the individuals are met. We offer care in your own home and the community, have consistency of staff with a low staff turnover. Professionals say, “Excellent staff who are adaptable & responsive to trying positive approaches. The confidence they have enabled within families to feel is remarkable. Long may these skills continue”.

Like what we do? We are always seeking motivated staff to join our dedicated team.

If you would like any further information in relation to what the service may be able to offer you, please contact the Registered Manager Emma Cropper (pictured) on 01684 566395. www.exalonautonomygroup.net

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“Special things for the ones you love …”

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‫ ݖ‬Full venue dress for daytime guests ‫ ݖ‬Disco ‫ ݖ‬Evening finger buffet ‫ ݖ‬Complimentary overnight stay for the wedding couple ‫ ݖ‬Discounted accommodation rates for wedding guests ‫ ݖ‬And more - for full package details get in touch!

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Call Alison, our Weddings & Events Manager, on 01684 879263 The Abbey, Abbey Road, Great Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3ET t 01684 879263 e abbey@sarova.com w sarova.com Package is available on selected dates in 2019. Price is ‘from’ price and supplements must be paid for extra guests and inclusions.

The wedding couple is responsible for booking and paying for the registrar.

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

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

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Carpentry Services • • • • • •

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Maintenance Services • • • • •

Decorating Floor & wall tiling Roof & chimney repairs Plastering Structural repairs

Call Stuart on 07971 515164 stuartruddock@gmail.com

K.A. Randall

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Free quotations

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Painter & Decorator serving Malvern and local areas

• Interior/exterior • 15 years experience • Wallpaper & paint Please call Caroline Ellis for a free quote:

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

D R MAUND-POWELL

GROUNDWORKS A Malvern-based groundworks and civil engineering business.

All aspects of groundworks undertaken.

Contact us on 01684 301765 | 07977 141734 davidmaundpowell@aol.com

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Is Your Eye Health Check Due? At A B Optics we are committed to providing the best care for your eyes and offering you outstanding quality products and service.

Regular eye examinations are extremely important for people of all age groups.

We pride ourselves in offering patients a very thorough examination that usually takes about 30 minutes. This ensures that you enjoy the very best possible vision and allows us to detect the early signs of certain medical disorders that can be referred for prompt attention.

In addition to the eye examination, we offer patients a comprehensive selection of spectacle frames including designer names, together with a range of appropriate spectacle lenses.

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We will offer you: • A comprehensive eye examination • A wide selection of frames to suit any budget • Contact lens advice • Advice on the frames most suited to you • Advice on the lenses most suited to you • Sports eyewear • Sunglass options • Repairs and adjustments • Excellent after care service • A personal, friendly environment To make an appointment please call 01684 892 586 or come into practice: A B Optics 113 Barnard Green Road, Barnards Green, Malvern WR14 3LT www.aboptics.co.uk

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Charity

Tools for self reliance As a charity, Malvern Hills Tools for SelfReliance has a simple but life-changing goal.

Its volunteers gather unwanted tools which are refurbished and sent to parts of the world where they make a real difference. Martin Blamire, the group’s Chair, tells us more.

Firstly, a huge thanks to the many people who have donated tools and supported us so far, especially Malvern Seed Swap and Malvern Rotary Club. Please keep them coming!

The generous donations of unwanted tools made last year have enabled the charity to send many hundreds of refurbished hand-tools plus almost £1,000 to projects in Malawi, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Uganda and Zambia.

We have already sent three full loads of refurbished tools and sewing machines to the head office of Tools for Self-Reliance in Southampton and onwards to partners in Africa.

Through local sales of surplus items, we have also sent cheques towards the purchase of welding kits and to support a new project in Sierra Leone.

Specialist Plant Centre

Grange Farm

NURSERY

We now have five regular volunteers at our Wednesday morning sessions where we sort and refurbish. There are two priorities for 2019 - to find a larger workshop and to increase the size of our group, bringing new skills and ideas.

We especially need to build a Sales Team to hold sales at local events and raise money from selling tools not presently needed in Africa.

At present it is mainly tools for carpenters or mechanics and sewing machines that are being urgently requested by our partner projects in Africa, but please call me to discuss whatever you would like to donate or if you would like to join us.

If you’d like to find out more about how to donate or help the local group, call Martin on (01684) 540491. You can also visit the national charity’s website:

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Hourly, Overnight or Live-In Care from Worcestershire’s only CQC ‘Outstanding’ registered agency

Are you looking for care for a loved one or friend? Home Instead is Worcestershire’s only Care Quality Commission ‘Outstanding’ registered Home Care Agency. We are proud to hold the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation in Care and have been ranked as the UK’s No1 for quality by industry watchdog LaingBuisson.

Home Instead is different, we don’t do the short calls others do, and our Caregivers go back all the time to the same clients, promoting trust and friendship. Our staff are intensively trained and we specialise in dementia care with City and Guilds qualified Caregivers. Our staff don’t wear uniform and are all able to take clients out and about.

For more information or to arrange a no obligation chat call Laura on 01684 438501 or look us up online at www.homeinstead.co.uk/worcester

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It’s time to prepare for the Spring...

Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Asparagus Crowns, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds... we have all your favourites to get you started.

Plant Spring Shrubs and Trees Scented Witch Hazels, Evergreen Heucheras (Our Speciality of course!), Fabulous Fruit Trees... and so many more.

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the SUMMER CAMPS TRUST In the USA and Canada, France, Sweden, and many other countries, one of the highlights of a child’s year is a week or two enjoying the outdoors at Summer Camp.

This is something Chris Green is well-aware of.

As a student, he worked on summer camps in France and noticed the benefits to the children who took part. Back in the UK he set up Colony Holidays to offer a similar experience. Later on, he set up another organisation, Active Training and Education, with similar aims.

Later this year, the first six residential summer camps will take place, offering highly affordable places to five hundred children. This Easter, there is also the chance to train as a summer camp volunteer, with up to 70 places on a residential course taking place in Herefordshire.

In 2011 Chris Green was awarded an MBE for his work in education. Now in his eighties, the enthusiasm and drive is un-dimmed. ‘What we’re trying to do could be enormously influential’ he says. ‘Society is getting more fractured and divided and to bring children from all sorts of backgrounds together would work wonders.’

Now at an age when most people have long retired, Chris decided the need is as great as ever and has set up The Summer Camps Trust.

As a former teacher who worked at The Chase High School, he is well aware of the benefits for young people.

‘Parents say how wonderful it is and see a transformation in their children. On the other hand, it’s hard to persuade many parents to send their children away. I lobbied providers in the outdoor education sector to see if we could form a national body and the outcome is the Summer Camps Trust.’

The plan is ambitious – to offer a seven-day camp for £245 and to double the number of young people taking part in summer camps within five years. The trust represents some of the UK’s biggest providers of residential camps and has a board of trustees of prominent names from the world of politics and outdoor education.

If you’re interested in finding out more, visit www.summercampstrust.org

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Ingredients

Lizzy's Smokey Bean Chilli A warming smoky chilli for those chilly days!

Ready in 20 minutes - Serves 4 1. Rinse and drain the beans.

2. Heat oil in a pan, sauté the onion, then add the fresh chilli and garlic.

• 1 chopped onion • 1 clove of garlic crushed • 1 fresh chilli chopped • 2 tins beans, red kidney or borlotti • 1 tbsp chipotle chilli paste • 1 tbsp tomato puree • 1 tin of chopped tomatoes • 1 tbsp liquid smoke or soy sauce

3. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil, and stir well.

4. Reduce the heat and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Add water as required.

5. Taste; add additional dried chillies if required.

Serve in wraps or with rice or cous cous and salad.

For details of cookery classes and parties see www.ourlizzy.com or contact Lizzy on 01684 892 688

Poolbrook Cafe Bransford Road, Rushwick, Worcester WR2 5TD

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Menu to suit all tastes & diets, including Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

A brilliant farm shop for foodies

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We’re open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 1pm

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New door colours now available FREE quotation service Open Tue - Fri: 10 - 5 Sat: By appointment only FREE parking Fully functioning kitchen on display!

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TRUST US TO LOOK AFTER YOUR FAMILY OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Trusts Wills and Estate Planning Court of Protection Family Law Probate Services Conveyancing Lasting Powers of Attorney We will do everything we can to make a hard time as easy as possible.

left to right: Wayne Phillips, Chris Morgan, Karen Dodd WLS Solicitors offer a wide range of services focused on protecting individuals and their assets for future generations.

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We provide a child-focussed service and can give advice in relation to child arrangements such as Residence, Contact, Specific Issues Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders.

We act for parents, step-parents, grandparents and alternative families.

Wayne is a member of Resolution, an organisation which believes in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters.

TRUST US TO LOOK AFTER YOUR FAMILY

WLS Solicitors goes from Strength to Strength WLS Solicitors of Malvern is continuing to expand on its level of expertise. Chris Morgan, a Director at WLS is a specialist Solicitor who has a wealth of knowledge in drafting Wills, organising client affairs, Lasting Power of Attorney and lifetime trusts. Chris has experience in dealing with a number of high net worth family trusts and tax aspects associated with these. Amongst other things, he has also continued to build his Court of Protection knowledge.

Karen Dodd, Director and Head of the Conveyancing Department, is focussed on growing and evolving the department by building on her client base and exceeding service standards. Karen is an experienced lawyer who started her career in Cheltenham and later in Tewkesbury.

She has also worked for local developers as in-house lawyer. Karen mainly deals with Residential Conveyancing and

her team are also able to assist with Commercial Property matters. Karen has a strong relationship with the local leading estate agents and has many personal recommendations and referrals. When asked what her favourite part of her job is, she confirmed it is “receiving positive feedback and a thank you from clients!”

New team member, Wayne Phillips says: “It is a pleasure to work alongside a professional and experienced team whose focus is on delivering a first class service to clients. I am delighted to join a wellstructured firm.”

Wayne specialises in a range of Family Law matters to include Divorce and Separation, Financial Matters and Child Arrangements.

Anybody wishing to know more about family law matters, or any other form of legal help, can contact us at WLS Solicitors on: 01684 216777.

New Family Lawyer joins WLS We are delighted to announce that Wayne Phillips has joined WLS. Wayne brings a wealth of experience in Family Law having specialised in this area for the past 15 years. Wayne is a member of Resolution, First for Family Law, an organisation committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, promoting a non-confrontational approach to family problems.

He has extensive experience in advising clients in relation to relationship breakdown, matrimonial finances, child living arrangements and contact, as well as the preparation of pre- and postnuptial agreements.

He is also adept at dealing with complex and intricate cases involving extensive property portfolios, high net worth individuals, business and pensions.

If you would like to discuss any family or matrimonial matter with Wayne, please contact him on: 01684 216777 or wayne.phillips@wlssolicitors.co.uk

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10 years of all about ‘So how did it start?’ is a question I am often asked when people find out I run All About Magazines.

Until 2009 my working life was spent in the voluntary sector, but with the arrival of two small children work had to change, which is when the idea of starting a community magazine came along. I really liked the fact a magazine could contribute something to the local community, while helping local businesses at the same time.

I was nervous about the idea of starting a magazine, but I took the jump just before Christmas 2008. I gave myself two months to produce the first magazine in time for March and I spent £500 on software to create adverts and to layout the magazine. I had to quickly learn how to use the software and with the money invested, there was no going back!

As soon as the New Year came, I had to start selling advertising space, to pay for the cost of

printing. Fortunately, local businesses loved the idea and so the first magazine went to print on time. Together with family and friends, we then delivered 2,500 magazines to homes around Cradley and Colwall.

Things have grown a lot since then. Today we print 32,000 magazines, in three entirely unique editions covering St Johns and villages, Malvern and the area West of the Hills. My job is still designing the adverts, laying out the magazine pages, chatting to local businesses and readers plus a hundred and one other tasks involved in running a small business.

An idea that started in a back room, with just me and a computer, has today grown into a business employing five people, plus work for dozens of deliverers. Tina takes care of a lot of the sales of

Here is what some long standing customers have said: The book has been brilliant for promoting my business.

To be honest, mainly due to its good reputation. I would highly recommend the book to anyone as it has generated a lot of work for me with customers then recommending my services to others. Thanks to Sascha and the team at All About Magazines for your help and support in helping to promote my local business. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary.

Wesley Small, W.S.S Roofing & Building Solutions Ltd 01684 541366 / 07926 861565 As a new business start-up, we were very grateful to Sascha and All About Magazines for finding an advertising package to suit our budget. The phone is always busy after the magazines hit the doormats and we really appreciate the business All About Magazines generate.

Colin Hadley, Oven Wizards Hereford & Worcester West 01885 400337 / 07812 440780 I have been advertising with All About since they started 10 years ago, and have nothing but praise for Sascha and her team. They are consistently helpful and professional, and assist with any changes required very efficiently. I wish them every success for the coming 10 years and beyond.

Matt Scriven, Branchworks Tree Surgery 36 808 121 / 01684 437481 07931

I knew when I saw the magazine back in 2009 it was a platform I wanted my business associated with, and I haven’t been disappointed. Sascha and her team have been fantastic to work with, they helped promote our business to the unsuspecting public in 2010 and we haven’t missed a month since. It has been a privilege and an honour to be part of such a fantastic product, thank you Sascha for your vision and delivery.

Rob Weale, Smith Weale Associates, Independent Financial Advice Practice 01684 577037 We have supported each other from the beginning and the amount of business advertising in All About has generated for me over the years has been astronomical. I would never not advertise in the magazine.

It raises my profile, its professional style and attitude fit my business values, it works hand in hand. Thank you very much Team All About, it has been brilliant to be part of the 10 year journey. Congratulations from Nick, That Smy Plumber - 07914 245015

advertising space and looks after our customers, Julie works from the office on finance, sales, our website and a host of other tasks. In 2013 my husband James came on board to look after the articles, What’s On listings, and magazine distribution, which is also managed by Mike in Malvern and Martin and Diane in Worcester.

We are supported by a huge team of deliverers who walk the streets in all weathers to deliver the thousands of copies through the doors of homes each edition. A big thanks to all of them!

I would genuinely like to thank the staff for their hard work and support over the years. It is only thanks to them that All About Magazines continues to thrive. There’s also a big thank you to you, dear reader, for reading the magazine and using the businesses and services advertised

in the magazine. Not only that, our readers contribute so much, from articles and events to ideas and comments about how we can constantly make the magazines even better.

Last, but by no means least, I would like to thank our customers, the businesses and individuals who advertise with us. In ten years we have supported more than one thousand businesses locally, some of which are long-established, longterm customers and some who are starting up.

We are proud to be a local, independent company, celebrating everything that’s good about the area. My work as magazine editor over the past decade has been a pleasure. I’m looking forward to the next ten years of supporting everything local!

Many many congratulations to Sascha and all the Team at All About Magazines on your 10th Anniversary. It’s a great achievement. (We are also celebrating 10 years of business in March too!) We have been advertising in the All About Magazines regularly for several years now – it’s so easy to work with Sascha to update our advert for each edition. Customers always mention they have seen our advert so we know it works for us... GOOD LUCK for the future and at least another 10 years of All About Magazines promoting all things local to our area.

Mark, Newent Plant Centre - 01531 670 121 We have been delighted with the All About West of the Hills magazine and with the personal service Sascha has given us over the last ten years - in fact we find it hard to believe that ten years have gone by! The All About brand has gone from strength to strength and we regularly receive good quality leads as a result of our advertising.

Sascha and the team are always on hand to help with any design or changes and pride themselves on giving the best of service to their clients, as we do to ours, and we wish them many more years of success!

Helen Tinson, Clover Conservatories & Construction Ltd cloveryourhome.co.uk

Sascha

The Editor & Owner

Congratulations to Sascha and all the team on reaching this important benchmark. I can honestly say we hit it off with Sascha from the word go. Our businesses have continued to grow together and David and I look forward to our annual get-together with Sascha when we compare notes and chew the cud! Her reliability and business-like approach have been appreciated, not forgetting the very necessary sense of humour. Here’s to you Sascha and good luck for the next 10 years!

David and Hilary, David E J Prosser FRICS Chartered Surveyor - 01684 893778 All About Magazines have been invaluable to our small business. The coverage for Shaun’s Tyres Ltd has given us the scope to reach more people and enhance our customer base. The service we receive from all the team at All About has been second to none and we have loved working with them and their professionalism is great.

Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary and long may it continue.

Shaun and Jo, Shaun’s Tyres Ltd www.shaunstyres.co.uk

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Acute injury treatment: RICE or MEAT? Initially this may sound like a bizarre question. However RICE and MEAT in this context are acronyms. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and this has been the standard medical advice for many years when a patient has an acute injury such as an overstrained joint that is swollen and painful. MEAT on the other hand stands for Mobilization, Exercise, Analgesia and Treatment and this is an altogether new approach.

RICE The idea behind this approach is to cut down the inflammatory process using the ice, reduce the swelling with a compression bandage, reduce fluid build by elevation of the affected limb and resting it to help it recover. Some people advocate using non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication too for further inflammation reduction.

MEAT This approach is more about resuming normal activity as soon as possible, increasing movement quickly, not worrying about inflammation but merely controlling pain and getting early treatment to free things up quicker.

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You should consult a medical professional before deciding whether RICE or MEAT is best for you.

Personal perspective Some years ago I badly sprained my ankle playing squash. The next day the foot was black and blue and I could hardly weight bear when I got up. I did however have a bike ride pre-arranged which I decided to attend anyway. I could hardly get my cycling shoe on due to the swelling and felt that I shouldn’t really be participating.

However the more I pedalled the better it felt. By the end of the 20 mile ride I could use my foot normally and the swelling had reduced. The next day the ankle felt better still and went on to make a very quick recovery.

Anecdotal of course but maybe the science stacks up!?

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Well Being

asking for help Change for the better rarely comes from within. Left to our own devices we tend to go around in circles, thinking the same old thoughts, repeating the same old actions.

We may be so stuck in these loops that we just think, “This is who I am.”

Thankfully we don’t exist in isolation, otherwise we’d be stuck. Thinking of the times when I have changed for the better in my own life there has always been something from the outside that has made the difference. Sometimes it was that I was deeply listened to and felt understood, and in that understanding I was able to put down a burden.

Sometimes it was that the consequences of my own foolish actions shouted so loudly I was jolted out of my usual habit patterns and into something different – into asking myself what have I done, and what could I have done differently.

When I look back across my life it is often the most difficult times that have been the greatest teachers.

Sometimes change came from taking myself to another place. When we are surrounded by the same people, the same things, and the same views, it is harder to get out of our stuck patterns.

Once I was struggling with something a friend had done and I couldn’t shake my frustration.

I took this frustration walking in the hills. It was the beginning of summer and a butterfly landed on the path in front of me. At first I didn’t notice it. As my loud footsteps got nearer it flew away, just for a moment, before coming to land on the path again. This time I noticed. My friend was as fragile as this butterfly I realised, and my heart softened.

Sometimes changing our community can support healthy growth. My friends in recovery usually have to keep their distance from friends still in active addiction, for example. This kind of move on its own is not always enough and usually has to be alongside some personal reflection if it has any chance of lasting.

Asking for help from another person is one of the most powerful conditions for change, particularly if you can find someone who is not invested in

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What stops us from asking for help?

The first step is admitting that there is something we need help with. Perhaps we get a clue from seeing the consequences of our actions but not knowing how to change them, or perhaps from other people letting us know.

We usually get stuck in the same old patterns Magic of Christmas Concert because there is some underlying fear about what might happen if we were to do something differently. Finding someone you trust can support you to change even though change can be scary.

We may believe that it’s weak to ask for help. If we notice ourselves thinking this, or something like this, we can ask if it’s really true, or remind ourselves of where not asking for help has got us.

Places to go for help: • Ask a friend or family member • Reach out to the Samaritans hotline: 116 123 • Talk to your GP • Join a supportive community • Book an appointment with a therapist or counsellor If we can overcome our resistance to asking for help we are doing one of things that is most supportive of change, growth and wellbeing.

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

For info on therapy and mindfulness classes see: www.kaspathompson.co.uk and for his local Buddhist group see: www.amidamandala.com

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Malvern branch of DRW runs 2 workshops a year, one in the Spring and one in the Autumn For more information, or to reserve a place, please contact Gill on 01684 560394 or email malverndrw@domarda.co.uk www.drw.org.uk

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Award winning eco-friendly cleaning, tidying, laundry & ironing service We would like to introduce you to: Lou, Gemma, Sharon, Agnes, Tracey & Lou. Our brilliant Team Leaders provide an exceptional service, and are responsible for managing our small reliable teams of Professional Housekeepers. Our Housekeepers are carefully selected and police and reference checked. With our strict security processes you can be sure your home will be in safe hands.

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Business News

All things BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL Stuart Callister and Eve Winkler’s award winning, eco-friendly cleaning company keeps homes across Malvern sparkling…

Your home is a special place. As a sanctuary from the outside world, it’s a place to relax and unwind, entertain friends and spend time with your family.

For many people, however, there are simply not enough hours in the day to balance the demands of family, home and work, or perhaps you are retired and just need a helping hand. A tidy, clean and sparkling home creates a real sense of calm and order. Bright & Beautiful can help you keep it that way.

Using a professional cleaning and housekeeping service is a great way to remove this burden and can be surprisingly affordable. That’s where Bright and Beautiful, a locally-based professional domestic cleaning and housekeeping service, can help as they provide eco-friendly cleaning, tidying, laundry and ironing to a consistently high standard, tailored to each client’s needs.

Business owners Stuart Callister and Eve Winkler started their business as a result of finding it difficult to find a reliable and accountable cleaning service for their home. They now pride themselves in caring for and offering a personal and bespoke touch to families, business professionals and the retired people in the local Malvern area.

Stuart and Eve’s trusted team of 16 local professional housekeepers are carefully selected, referenced and police checked and follow strict security procedures to give clients peace of mind, whilst keeping their homes safe.

“You might need a light clean to help getting on top of the house, or you might need everything from cleaning to laundry and ironing, but whatever your needs, we will always work to provide you with the best possible service to match your budget.”

The company’s managed service means there is always someone available for feedback, and if you’d like anything to be done differently, or change the frequency of the service, you can give them a call to arrange this. “Our aim is to provide the best possible service in the Malvern area” says Stuart. ‘We take our customer feedback extremely seriously and are constantly looking at how we can continue to deliver an exceptional cleaning service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.”

Not only does the Bright & Beautiful team deliver great service at the heart of the community, but they have also won some prestigious awards, including Bark Certificate of Service Excellence 2019 and West Midlands Enterprise’for Best Domestic Homecare Service 2018 in Worcestershire.

Based at the company’s office in the high street in Malvern Link, Louise, the Client Service Coordinator is very happy to talk to you about how Bright & Beautiful can help you. Feel free to call or email Louise for a no-obligation chat.

Please get in touch with Bright & Beautiful and see how they can help you: 01684 217 625 malvernadmin@brightandbeautifulhome.com www.brightandbeautifulhome.com/malvern-hills

“We make a point of using highly effective ecofriendly products and equipment which are kinder to the health of our clients, their children and our team members”, adds Stuart. “Our team is all trained in proper cleaning methods and bring all their cleaning products and equipment with them, taking the hassle away from our clients.”

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

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Garden & Driveway Services

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Crown Lifting • Reduction • Thinning Dangerous/Dead/Diseased Trees Felling • Removal Matt Scriven Phone 01684 437481 Mobile 07931 808 121 Fully Insured • Qualified CS30/31/38/39 • Work to BS3998

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M A K E I T YO U R S PA C E WE’RE A C OW OR K I N G S PA C E I N M A LV E R N W I T H A SENSE OF C OM M U N I T Y AT ITS F R OM £ 2 0 P E R D AY N O F I X E D C ON T R A C T S F OR M O R E I N F O: E L E M E N TA L S PA C E. C O. U K

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There is a Townswomen’s Guild within your area and we’d love you to join us!

Townswomen’s Guilds, also known as TG, is a women’s membership organisation with over 650 Guilds across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Wight. This year TG celebrate their 90th anniversary - what better time to get involved?

As an organisation TG focus on creating a friendly environment where members meet monthly for friendship and to take part in lots of interesting and fun activities such as; arts & crafts, charity fundraising, day trips & listening to guest speakers. Campaigning for women’s rights is an important part of TG’s heritage due to its founders being Suffragists.

TG continue to campaign to improve the lives of women locally, nationally and globally so members can, if they wish, support the national organisation as they continue the fight for equality.

If you would like to join in the fun or would like to find out more about the Guild before you commit to membership, you are more than welcome to attend a TG meeting. We hope to see you soon!

Your local guilds: Worcester: St Johns Library, WR2 5AX on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 7.30pm Malvern Link: Clarence Park Village Hall, WR14 1PP on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 10.15am

For more information, please call TG HQ on 0121 326 0400

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Feature

All About...

malvern festival of ideas A notable line-up of speakers, alongside fun science demonstrations come to Malvern this March for the annual Festival of Ideas. The theme this year is ‘Crisis’ which will be explored in a series of talks, discussion and debate. The Arts and Science programme of events will appeal to curious minds of all ages. Andrew Webb helps to organise the festival and tells us more.

What are some of this year’s highlights?

There are many highlights this year. Every session is special. We are particularly pleased that Lord David Owen will open the event for us.

Professor Kate Pickett, co-author of Spirit Level, will prove very popular on Saturday afternoon at The Chase School, as will Professor Danny Dorling.

Professor A.C. Grayling is coming back to Malvern and we expect that his session with the historian Dr Neil Faulkner will be fully booked.

Professor Alastair McIntosh, co-author of Spiritual Activism, closes the session. Again, we expect a full house. The mathematics sessions are new and are specifically aimed at a general audience (teenage and above). We are hoping that there will be a lot of interest in those.

All the talks are free. There is a charge for the Explorer Dome sessions taking place on the Saturday morning at Malvern Cube.

How is the event funded and who supports it?

The event is largely funded by donation and some small grants. Attendees are asked to make donations at the sessions that they attend. We hope to cover costs. There is a small organising team, but many people are involved in the delivery of the event, in particular people at the various venues where the talks take place (The Chase School, St Matthias Church, Malvern Cube and The Friends Meeting House). Without their support the event could not happen. We are also very grateful to the Malvern Book Co-operative. All the presenters this year are authors and a bookstall will be available during the Festival.

The event started as Malvern Science and Faith Weekend in 2012, but has evolved in scope and

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reach since then. The 2019 event will be the eighth weekend. Each year, the audience has grown. We expect that many of the sessions this year will be fully booked, so book early!

MALVERN FESTIVAL OF IDEAS - A programme of Crisis-themed speakers opened

by Lord David Owen, with the philosopher Prof.

AC Grayling, the author of ‘Spirit Level’ Prof. Kate Pickett and Prof. Dinesh Bhugra CBE who is President of the BMA. - Hands on Science and Art activities, maths show and The Explorer Dome at The Cube Website: www.malvernfestivalofideas.org.uk CONTACT AND BOOKING Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd March Events can be booked via the website, Eventbrite, or by phone.

Booking: www.mfi2019.eventbrite.com Email: info@malvernfestivalofideas.org.uk Phone: (01684) 565708

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Lee Hankins Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance All Aspects of building work undertaken

Blue Magpie Contemporary Craft Fair

23rd and 24th March A chance to see the work of Designer-Makers from around the UK and find a gift ahead of Mothering Sunday.

Free admission, open 11am to 4pm each day At Elmslie House, Great Malvern

www.elmsliehouse.co.uk

Over 20 years experience Worcestershire wildlife trust

Call me for a free quotation Mobile 07967 372085 Home 01684 540164 lshankins@hotmail.co.uk Gas Boiler Installs Gas Boiler Breakdowns Gas Boiler Servicing Gas Fire Servicing Landlord Gas Certificates

Oil Boiler Installs

Oil Fire Servicing

No call out charge Malvern based

Landlord Oil Certificates All Plumbing Works Undertaken

Sean Kelly 07510 400705 contact@skplumbingsolutions.com www.skplumbingsolutions.com

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Women's Guild of Friendship Meets on the third Wednesday of the month in Christ Church Hall on Avenue Road at 10.30am, entry £3 - all welcome 20th February - Sally Gibbs talks about the life of Lady Howard de Walden.

20th March - We travel from Amsterdam along the Rhine Main and Danube with Penny Platts.

Details from Jill Richards (01684) 563942

malvern concert club

Oil Boiler Breakdowns Oil Boiler Servicing

Group meetings Three Boys out in the Bush, by Johnny Birks (Thursday 7th February) The Secret Life of the Adder, by Nigel Hand (Thursday 7th March) Meetings start 7.30pm in the Lyttelton Rooms on Church St in Great Malvern.

Admission £2.50, all welcome

Sunday 17 February – Baritone Roderick Wiliams and pianist Iain Burnside, the President’s Sunday Afternoon Schubert Cycle Series 2017-2019. 3pm at The Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres Thursday 7 March Malvern – Wihan Quartet 7.30pm at The Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres.

Booking via (01684) 892277 malvern-concert-club.co.uk

April/May Deadline: Tues 12 March

Notice Board malvern civic society

Friday 8th February –The Promotion of Entrepreneurship in and around Malvern, a talk by Adrian Burden 7pm at The Eden Centre, WR14 1GD Thursday 14th February – Visit to Severn Waste Services’ Recycling Facility, Norton Friday 8th March – Dickens among the Cold Waterers, a talk by Dr Tony Williams 7pm at The Eden Centre, WR14 1GD Thursday 14th March – A day exploring Worcester Cathedral Sat 16th March – Country Walk, 10am start Interested in joining?

Visit www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk

Intergenerational Fairness: What does the future hold for the young people of Malvern?

A Lansdowne Question Time Event Chaired by Chris Reed, with panellists Fahmida Rahman (Resolution Foundation); two students from the Chase School; Professor Barry Jones (EngageMalvern) and Sarah Rouse (Malvern Hills District Councillor) - 7.30pm at Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church For Further details and booking, search online for Eventbrite Intergenerational Malvern

Jazz@MRFC

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Bookkeeping Support. Fixed Fees.

FREE Initial Meeting.

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Mobile: 07776 003678 Email: sd.roofing@outlook.com

Steamy Windows A complete Double-Glazed window and door repair service

10th February - Club session featuring Dave Deakin, Graham Smith, Gary Bell, Tony Sharp, Trevor Emney and Phil Probert 24th February – The welcome return of Kevin Grenfell’s Jazz Giants 10th March - The Apex Jazz and Swing Band led by Robin Mason 24th March - Jazzstrata Crowning Glory Band Doors open 7pm at Malvern Rugby Club on Spring Lane, music from 8pm to 10.30pm Entrance £10

• Steamed Up Glass • Broken Handles, Hinges and Locking Mechanisms

Cider Evening with Mexican Food

A member of the Master Locksmiths Association offering a 24 hour locksmith and boarding up service

At Malvern Cellar on St Ann’s Rd, Great Malvern (between The Lion & The Unicorn) On Saturday 2nd February from 6.30pm Enjoy a variety of locally-produced ciders and perry, paired with a tasting menu of authentic Mexican food. A vegetarian menu is available (please ask when booking).

Tickets £36 per person, call 07970 123808

Email james@allabout-local.com

Proud to be a local tradesman with over 35 years of experience

For a free no obligation quote call Mark on

01531 890110

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• Overflows • Showers • Stop Taps • Outside Taps • Water Tanks • Heating Pumps • Blocked Toilets • Motorised Valves

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• Oil • Boiler breakdown/service/ maintenance • Boiler replacement/upgrade • Heating installation/upgrade • Central heating power flushing

Contact Rob 07974 413330 THREE LOCAL COUNTIES COVERED! NO JOB TOO SMALL!

For gas servicing and installation Contact Duanne 07773 395 803

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10am to 3pm at Hanley Swan Village Hall Sun 17th February & Sun 24th March Charge £6, bring your latest project and a packed lunch. Refreshments provided.

For details contact Theresa Clarke on 01386 556066 or email theresaclarkey@aol.com

MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT FOOTPATH SOCIETY

3 walks every week, various lengths and abilities Walks in the Malvern area and other parts of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Please visit our website: www.mhdfs.org.uk

What's On at Christ Church Avenue Road Friday morning Coffee Shop A friendly get together over coffee and cakes In Christ Church Hall, at the rear of the Church. Come along between 10am and 12 noon and discover new friends.

Saturday Book, CD, DVD, Gift & Card Fair.

Our Book Fair reopens on Saturday 2nd February at our usual time of 10am until noon. Browse a vast selection of books, CDs and DVDS as well as cards and enjoy a coffee and cake. Open every Saturday.

Dame Laura Knight Society An illustrated talk by Alison Bevan on the art of Dod Procter Friday 8th March 2019 Colwall Village Hall 7.30pm Tickets on the door £5 members, £8 non-members

Beekeepers Beginners Course A 22 week course with four theory lessons followed by eighteen practical sessions £70 plus £15 membership of the Malvern & Upton Beekeepers Association Commences 28th March, 6.30pm at Hanley Swan Village Hall www.mubk.org.uk

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Malvern Dog Grooming Full grooms from ÂŁ20

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Classes & Courses

Wild Art Parties by Creative Clay

Nature-inspired art activities for children's parties & community events Choose from set party packages or work with your own theme Parties can include • • • • •

Wild Clay Play Seed Bombs Bugs & Bees Map Making Magical Creatures

• Masks & Headdresses • Scavenger Hunts • Pebble Painting • Fairy Doors

To find out more email anna@creativeclay.co.uk Tel : 07903 902329 www.creativeclay.co.uk AnnaMitchell - CREATIVECLAY

celebrates years of Learn French,10Italian orlovely, Spanish lively language lessons for adults! in fun, pressure-free, classes!

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07432 465649 French or visit: www.languageforfun.org or Spanish NEW: ITALIAN CLASSES

in fun, pressure-free, classes!

Piano Teacher Holidays abroad?

ABRSM Theory Tutor Want to keep your brain active?

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Want something enjoyable to do?

All ages and abilities welcome

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Anna Mitchell is a ceramic artist based in Malvern, whose work is inspired by nature and walking. She has a degree in Fine Art and Forest School Training. Her love of clay and all things wild can be traced back to her childhood; days spent digging clay from the stream at the bottom of the garden for her own creations. If this sounds like your child, they would love a ‘Wild Art Party’!

Choose from set themes, such as ‘Bees & Bugs’ or ‘Magical Creatures’ or Anna can work with your own theme. A typical party would begin with a scavenger hunt – exploring your garden or venue to collect objects that may then be used in the main nature-inspired art activity. These include wild clay play with seed bombs, map making, magical masks and more.

A weekly dose of outdoor creative fun begins again soon - ‘Wild Wednesday’ sessions for children and parents or carers. Contact Anna for details. Anna is also available for booking for schools and community events.

To find out more, you can speak to Anna on 07903 902329 or email anna@creativeclay.co.uk www.creativeclay.co.uk Facebook: AnnaMitchellCreativeClay

Learn English in a supportive, friendly environment! One-to-one and small group lessons for adults.

• General English • English for business • IELTS exam preparation For more information contact Helen: 07496 009603 | info@linkelt.co.uk Find us on facebook

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

Classes & Courses

Pilates Malvern

CHRISTOPHER HUGHES

with Paula Trafford Monday 9.30am - Manor Park Monday 6.20pm - Lyttelton Well, Church Street Tuesday 9.30am - Manor Park Wednesday 9.30am - Elmslie House Thursday 10.45am - Manor Park Friday 9.30am - St Andrew’s Church, WR14 3JX

Original Malvern Hills paintings and prints on display in the artist’s garden studio.

Call 01684 591456 to visit his Holly Green home (WR8 0QF). Watercolour workshops for 1-5 students available.

Free taster class | 1-to-1 sessions Contact: 01684 566076 or 07985 211555 info@paulatrafford.com www.paulatrafford.com

Artist and Tutor

email info@chrishughesart.com Ongoing classes at The Cube (WR14 2YF) www.christopherhughesgallery.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

Would you share your home with an international visitor?

Experiment in International Living UK EIL UK is looking for warm and welcoming volunteer host families to accommodate international visitors to the local area throughout 2019. Long and short term hosting opportunities are available and a contribution is paid towards the cost of accommodation and food. We would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mary on 01684-562577 or email host@eiluk.org

Jungle jiggle A fun, interactive jungle-themed music group specifically designed for your babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to enjoy and develop those all important Early Years skills.

Sessions running in Worcester and Malvern now!

Free taster session available! www.junglejiggle.co.uk www.facebook.com/junglejiggle

song space Spring sing-a-longs for all the family Friday mornings 11am till 12noon @ Elmslie House Call JuliLa 07807 287095 Activities and help around Malvern for those with Dementia & their Carers - all welcome Dementia Café, 2nd Tuesday each month 12-2pm Barnards Green Cricket Club, WR14 2ET Singing for the Brain, 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month 11.45-13.45, Parish Hall Powick, WR2 4RT Coffee Morning, first Thursday each month 11am, United Reformed Church Hall, WR14 4RE Malvern Theatre Cinema relaxed screenings See www.malvern-theatres.co.uk Age UK Dementia Advice Service: 0800 008 6077 Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Workers: 01905 621887 MALVERN Piano Teacher Linda Hulbert B.Ed (Hons) MISM Piano, keyboards, Music Theory Malvern area Lessons in your own home All ages and abilities Free consultation session Exam preparation available Telephone: 07811-374243 E-mail: lindapianotuition@outlook.com

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

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What’s On

NEW FOUR SEASONS RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY

FINE CANTONESE DINING ALL YEAR ROUND

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR! The Year of the Pig

Wednesday 6th February Black Tie Evening Thursday 7th February Acorns Trust Fundraising Event Please book early to avoid disappointment Also, don’t forget to book for

VALENTINES DAY 14th February MOTHER’S DAY Sunday 31st March 18 Malvern Road, Powick, Worcester WR2 4RU

01905 830238

e: thenewfourseasonspowick@yahoo.co.uk www.fourseasonsrestaurant.co.uk

Freelance Home Stylist & Interior Painter Working with you It’s your home Let’s make it special Styling for 35 years

JAYNE BENNETT RE-VAMP HOMESTYLING 07802 530 524

1 HOUR FREE CONSULTATION (no obligation) facebook.com/revamphomestyling jaynebenn266@gmail.com

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Feb & March Saturday 2nd February The English Dulcimer Trio and BouZaTina present A concert at St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh Bank.

7.30pm, tickets £7 or £5 Under 16/student From wegottickets.com or 01684 566054 - on the door £8/£6 Sunday 3rd February The Far Flung Trio Led by violinist Katherine Hunka and accompanied by accordion and double bass, playing a programme of classical, jazz and film music at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Upton-upon-Severn at 7.30pm.

Tickets £15 available at the door Saturday 9th February A talk on Riding for the Disabled at the Baden Powell Guild 2.30pm at the headquarters of 1st Malvern Link Scout Group in Malvern Link. Redland Road, Malvern WR14 1LY. The Guild usually meets on the second Saturday of the month For information email sue.page3@btinternet.com Saturday 16th February Malvern Hills Repair Café bring along broken household items for repair by a team of expert volunteers! 10am to 1pm at The Friends Meeting House on Orchard Road. Every third Saturday of the month. www.malvernhillsrepaircafe.co.uk Wednesday 20th February Malvern Dowsers Meeting 7 pm at The Friends’ Meeting House, Orchard Road, Malvern. Cost £5 Meeting again on 20th March Thursday 21st February Malvern Wells Players presents ‘The Princess and the Pea’ by Celia Fox, 7.30pm at Malvern Wells Village Hall.

Tickets £5/£2.50 under 16, available at Daniels Garage, Malvern Wells, The Wells Club or (01684) 563824 With further performances on Friday and Saturday Friday 22nd February Board Game Fridays at Malvern Cube, 1pm to 4pm, free entry

Promote your April/May events: email james@allabout-local.com

Tuesday 5th March The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Races In Priory Park, Great Malvern, from 11.45am. With races for Toddlers, Primary School children, Elite and Veteran categories! Prizes for all races, plus four tickets to Bootleg ABBA for the best-dressed team. Charity teams can use sponsorship money for their own work.

For entry forms call (01684) 575879, visit Tourist Information Office or from Reception Desks at Waitrose and Morgan Motors Saturday 16th March Malvern Big Band at Christ Church On Avenue Road, playing favourites old and new! Tickets on the night are £10 (children half-price), starts 7.30pm Saturday 16th March Malvern Festival Chorus: Darkness & Light A concert featuring Howard Goodall’s Eternal Light, Otcenas by Leos Janacek and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. Great Malvern Priory, 7.30 pm.

Tickets from Malvern Theatres Box Office 01684 892277 For more info, visit malvernfestivalchorus.co.uk Friday 15th March Alive and Brel – a cabaret revue of the finest songs of Jaques Brel 7.30pm at The Coach House Theatre in Malvern Tickets £14/£12 concessions from (01684) 892277 Monday 18th March Award-winning folk musician Hannah James in a brand new duo with cellist Toby Kuhn 7.30pm at Malvern Cube. Information and tickets at www.malverncube.com Saturday 23rd March Bootleg ABBA at Malvern Theatres Taking you through all of ABBA’s hits, all the way back to the Eurovision Song Contest of 1974. Organised by The Rotary Club of Malvern, raising money for St Richard’s Hospice, Acorn’s Children’s Hospice and Rotary Charities Details and tickets from (01684) 892277 Tuesday 26th March Animal Magic at Malvern Floral Art Club. Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 2pm at Hanley Swan Village Hall. Membership is £35 per year, visitors are very welcome to attend, entrance fee £6. www.tcandsw.org.uk/malvernfloral.html

or call 01684 252 242 by Tues 12 March 2019 at the latest To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Theatre News Bill Kenwright Presents

the lady vanishes

Inspired by the Hitchcock classic

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

the lady vanishes Celebrated Emmy award-winning actress Juliet Mills and her award-winning husband Maxwell Caulfield lead the star cast in the latest instalment of the Classic Thriller Theatre Company. The cast also features Lorna Fitzgerald, fresh from her shock departure from the role of Abi Branning in BBC’s EastEnders, Matt Barber, Atticus Aldridge in Downtown Abbey, Robert Duncan (Drop The Dead Donkey), Philip Lowrie (Dennis Tanner in Coronation Street) and Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier).

Socialite Iris is travelling home to England on the train when an accident introduces her to the mild-mannered Miss Froy. After her travelling companion suddenly disappears, Iris is perplexed to find that all the other passengers deny ever having seen her. With the help of urbane musician Max she turns detective and together they become drawn into a complex web of European intrigue as they try to solve the mystery of why the lady vanished.

The Lady Vanishes will be appearing on stage at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd March. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk

Great Malvern Priory

February Events 5th 1pm Concert: Priory Early Music Series 7th 12.15pm Amarylli (Early Music): open rehearsal 14th 12.30pm Lunch Box: Worcestershire’s Clerical Cricketers by Anthony Collis 16th 12pm Organ Recital: Gary Sieling 17th 3pm Concert: Sunday Afternoon At Three 19th 12.30pm Poetry Reading (tbc) 28th 12.30pm Lunch Box: Renovating the Priory Bells a film by Geoff Fearnhough

March events

3rd 3pm Messy Church 7th 12.15pm Amarylli (Early Music): open rehearsal

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Competition

Please answer the following question: Actress Lorna Fitzgerald famously played which character in EastEnders?

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

by Sunday 24th February 2019.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by Monday 25th February.

Good luck! *For terms & conditions see our website www.allaboutmalvernhills.com Postal entries: All About Magazines Barford, The Crescent Colwall , Malvern Worcestershire WR13 6QN - please include the answer, your name, postcode and phone number

9th 10.30am Friends’ Guided Tour of the Priory 9th 7.30pm Concert: ESO 14th 12.30pm Lunch Box: Concert by pupils from Malvern St. James 16th 10.30am Friends’ Guided Tour of the Priory 16th 7.30pm Concert: Malvern Festival Chorus ‘Darkness & Light’ 17th 3pm Concert: Sunday Afternoon At Three 21st 12.15pm Amarylli (Early Music): open rehearsal 23rd 12pm Concert: Amarylli, Jo Dowland, ‘His Solace’ 26th 1pm Concert: Priory Early Music Series 28th 12.30pm Lunch Box: The Treasures of Herefordshire - a talk by Peter Garner on the wildlife in the county 30th 12pm Organ Recital: Stephen Moore

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

Tuesday 19th - Saturday 23rd March malvern-theatres.co.uk | Box Office: 01684 892277 To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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