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Dec 12/Jan 13

Editor’s message

Seasons Greetings

Welcome to the Dec/Jan edition of

All About Malvern Published & edited by:

Sascha McDonald, All About Local Magazines Ltd Colwall, Worcestershire WR13 6QN sascha@allabout-local.com www.allabout-local.com www.facebook.com/allaboutmagazines www.twitter.com/allaboutlocal

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All About Malvern is distributed to 14,000 homes and businesses.

It is the Christmas edition already, where has the year gone? Time flies when you are having fun, and I certainly had that putting this edition together. We live in such a vibrant community that there was more than plenty of content to choose from. I hope you enjoy reading this bumper edition. Buy local, eat local, spend local and enjoy local is our motto, and we hope the magazine will help you support local businesses who help make our area a nice place to live, work and play.

On Page 36 we explain a bit more about our community website allaboutmalvernhills.com, your online guide to all the Malvern Hills area has to offer. It gets updated on a daily basis, so if you cannot find it here, you could find it there!

I’d like to thank all our readers, supporters, customers, deliverers and team members for all their support throughout the year.

Hope you will have a great Christmas and a fantastic 2013.

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Front page photo: Madrasfield - photo kindly provided

Contents

Advertiser Information

Features

by Les Clarke, a reader of the magazine.

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Malvern Cube 6 Christmas Extravaganza 12 Parrys 17 Jungle Adventure 20 Conserving Nature 30 Keeping Fit 56

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Regulars Well Being 24 Website Update 36 Notice Board 48 Community Focus 52 Our Lizzy’s Recipe 42 Classes & Courses 57 What’s On 58 Theatre & Competition 60 Index 62

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Malvern Cube A year after a deal was struck to hand over Malvern’s former Youth Centre to the community, we hear how it is going and what they still want to achieve.

Sculpture by Jacob Rock For everyone involved in running Malvern Cube, it’s been a busy year. It’s almost exactly twelve months since an agreement was reached to let a community-based group take on the former Youth Centre on Albert Road North. After further negotiation and discussion, in May of this year the lease of the building was taken on by the Malvern Youth and Community Trust, a group of people determined to see the building continue to be used by local people.

Fast forward to the present and today it’s playing host to a growing number of activities and events.

‘A year ago the feeling was one of elation,’ says Lisa Loudon, one of the Trustees of the Cube, ‘now we’re busy improving our facilities and we have a large group of supporters.’ Groups like the University of the Third Age use it for some of their meetings, while recent improvements to disability access mean a wider range of people can visit.

Drama groups have been attracted by the availability of different rooms and spaces they can hire, while musicians can use facilities including a mixing desk to record tracks.

The Theatre space can be hired and is used for regular film afternoons, there’s an art room and a café. ‘Our hire costs are reasonable and we’re happy to talk to groups to see if we can agree a price that works for them’ says Lisa.

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Although youth work is no longer the only purpose for the building, there are still activities focussed on younger people. Skateboarding sessions, drama, music events and career guidance services take place every week and Jon White, a qualified youth and community worker runs the centre.

The Cube hosts performances of comedy, poetry and live music most weeks and sees part of its future as a performance venue, which of course was long part of its traditional role. Over the years its seen comedians including Jo Brand, Eddie Izzard and Jack Dee perform here, while musically everyone from Deep Purple to Jethro Tull and Nigel Kennedy have graced its stage.

Although there are plenty of anecdotal stories about who performed and when, as far as anybody knows the history of the building has never been fully recorded and so a project is now underway to do just that. A community grant has been awarded by the County Council to help discover, interview and record people’s memories of the old Youth Centre. ‘It was certainly an important venue in the local arts scene’ says Lisa ‘and generations of local families have come here to enjoy themselves. We really want them all to get in touch with us to tell their stories.’

Main feature

Event at the Cube Repair Café - 1 December What do you do with a chair when the leg has come loose? With a toaster that no longer works or a woollen jumper with moth holes? Before you head for the bin, think again! A new idea to try and bring new life to old objects is starting at The Malvern Cube. It’s called the Malvern Hills Repair Café and the idea is simple; if you have something broken, bring it along and free expert advice will be on hand to see if it can be mended.

The first session on December 1st should be the start of many, for future dates keep an eye on the website of Transition Malvern Hills, who have organised the event. www.transitionmalvernhills.org.uk www.repaircafe.org

In the meantime, work to improve the building continues. The Café, one meeting space, an artists’ green room and the outdoor areas need improvement and the Trust is keen to gain support from local businesses. If anybody can help they’d be grateful for either donations or for offers of work.

You can find out more about Malvern Cube at malverncube.com or call them on 01684 575363

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Christmas Extravaganza 8 December The Barnards Green Extravaganza taking place on the 8th of December is going to be bigger and better than ever this year.

We have a professional Puppet Theatre putting on free shows for the Children at 11am, 12pm and 1.30pm. The shows are entitled ‘Fox’s Christmas’ and ‘Toby and the Sausages’ and will be great interactive fun.

We are also offering a free paint-your-own pottery Christmas decoration for the first 30 children to visit Green Frog Pottery. Father Christmas will be resident in his own decorated grotto in TP Travel to hear any special present requests.

We are also holding for the first time a ‘Pets in Pictures’ Competition where you can dress your

dog up in a Christmas outfit and they can have their picture taken by a photographer and then be entered into a competition. Some Christmas outfits and accessories are provided but feel free to invent your own too. All entrants will have their pictures displayed on digital photo frames in one of the shop windows the next week and receive a copy for themselves. Prizes for the most fun and festive photos have been donated by Masefield Vets.

We have wonderful music provided by a Victorian barrel organ, choirs and bands. There will also be fancy dress characters, face painting, craft stalls and tombola.

The Extravaganza is designed to say thank you to the local community for supporting the Barnards Green Traders throughout the year and helping to make it such a vibrant trading community. The traders are working hard this year to provide funds for two very local and worthwhile charities; Malvern Special Families and Community Action Malvern Hills.

Everyone is invited to come and join in with all the fun on Saturday 8th of December.

We are grateful for the sponsorship from Malvern Hills District Council, Malvern Town Council and ‘District Councillor Steve Brown for the Puppet Theatre Shows.

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Church Street Malvern WR14 2AY 01684 573702 As thoughts turn to Christmas, Parties and Exhibitions, Fairs and Sales…

Our selection of Rooms offer great value, vary in size and provide the flexibility to accommodate your seasonal event or future function.

We are located in the heart of Malvern within pleasant surroundings.

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Business feature

Parrys of Malvern choosing that special present for Christmas David & Felicity Siviter

Do you need to find a special present for someone this Christmas? Parrys the Jewellers on Church Street in the centre of Malvern pride themselves on being able to help.

‘Diamonds continue to be incredibly popular’ says David Siviter who runs the family business. ‘Our Hot Diamonds range is the choice of many at the moment, the collection starts at forty pounds with an impressive choice of styles.’ At the other end of the scale David is on hand to explain the different qualities and properties of the fine gold & diamond jewellery that Parrys keep in stock.

‘This year we have a new range of silver marcasite jewellery’ adds David’s wife Felicity.

‘This type of jewellery was popular in the 1920s and 30s, and its enjoying a revival with the current interest in vintage fashion, but it also has a contemporary feel to it.’

The business keeps up to date with the latest trends in jewellery fashion by visiting trade shows

and takes care to keep its own stock up to date, but there’s also an eye for continuing favourites, particularly among their collection of watches.

‘Tissot is a good, Swiss quality brand’ says David, ‘you can spend many hundreds of pounds on a top model, but the range starts from 115 pounds.’

Parry’s takes care to stock watches made by watchmakers, rather than fashion brands.

Another range David puts his faith in is Lorus, with watches starting at twenty five pounds.

The jewellers offers the benefit of expertise and reliability and after 38 years of business have built a solid reputation. You can enjoy proper personal service, they offer to gift wrap presents, and they will make time to help you choose the perfect gift.

And for collectors of Trollbeads, there’s good news. This Christmas brings a brand new collection of beads in seasonal shades. There’s a series of eye-catching designs including an assortment of decorative Christmas Ornamental baubles. There are fun silver winter animals including polar bears, penguins and seals.

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SUPPORT THE LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE, WORK & PLAY

We have: • A large range of exciting knitting yarns from Sirdar, Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Rico, Adriafil and Stitch Nation • Pattern Leaflets and Books

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• Accessories including Needles, Crochet Hooks, Stitch Markers, Scissors and Novelty items such as pom pom makers • Fabric and Patterns from Rowan • Vouchers available and knitting kits which make excellent Christmas presents • We offer help with your knitting as well as workshops Come and browse!

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Jungle Adventure for Cradley Players For the first time in recent years, highly-regarded local drama group Cradley Village Players are staging a family show for Christmas. Their ambitious adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s ever-popular ‘The Jungle Book’ is written by Scots playwright Stuart Paterson.

This new take on Kipling’s stories of life under the Indian trees is truer to the spirit and language of the original than some other versions as we follow man-child Mowgli’s search for his true home and the tiger Shere Khan’s obsession with hunting him down.

As well as dramatic action, director Meg Monk and her cast promise music, movement and dance - not to mention a few spectacular fights together with fabulous sets, lighting and special effects.

Though there are scenes some under 5s might find frightening, the play will thrill older children and adults.

Cradley Village Player’s regular actors are joined by past and present pupils from Cradley Primary School as Bryn Batten plays Mowgli, the boy who can’t decide whether to leave the jungle where he’s been brought up by animals. His

teacher Baloo the bear is Jack Walton (last seen in Mystery and Merriment). Olivia Shalofsky (Mary in M&M) dances the part of Kaa while the snake’s long tail is made up of Hazel Dudley, Emma Dudley, Ele Batten, Katie Dudley and Molly Eldridge. Ele is also Chil, a kite and Hazel, Emma and Molly also play the monkeys Ban, Luna and Taak. The wolves Tima and Snag are Calum Shalofsky and Harry Dunnett who also perform together as Rama the bull.

Among the adults, Simon Derricourt (last seen as Lucifer in M&M) is the much-feared tiger Shere Khan, Poppy Stanley is mother wolf Raksha and Jill Salmons is Akela, the father wolf. Russ Shalofsky plays the panther Bagheera and Joanne Eldridge the head of Kaa the snake.

Other animal parts are taken by Cressida Dunnett, Sandra Dudley and Teresa Shalofsky while human hunters are played by Tom van Vuren, Ruth Thomas and Bill Chadney.

Why not end the Christmas break with a touch of tropical heat amid the winter chill?

‘The Jungle Book’ is at Cradley Primary School from Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th January 2013 starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £8 for adults and £5 for under-15s and are now on sale via CVP’s website (Cradleyvillageplayers.com) and at Cradley Post Office and Stores.

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Well-Being

learning

from the seasons

By Fiona Robyn from Malvern

Today was cold and bright. We walked through Westonbirt Arboretum and soaked up the last of the brilliant reds from the acers, mostly puddled around their trunks as we move inexorably into Winter.

Trees show us clearly how the seasons change. The evergreens cling on to their leaves tenaciously, but most surrender to the change in the weather by blushing red or orange or golden and then letting go of their leaves.

These gorgeous leaves slowly break down into a brown mush which helps feed the tree in readiness for the next spurt of growth in the Spring. And then Summer. And then Autumn, and the tree blushes again…

There are examples of cycles throughout nature.

Plants produce their flowers and fruit at particular times of the year. A crocus opens its petals afresh every morning. Fields produce bountiful crops, and then lay fallow as they slowly regain their nutrients.

As human beings we also move through cycles – year–long cycles which follow the Seasons, and also smaller cycles of a working week or a single day. We can even notice cycles within a single minute!

My energy levels change and cycle in two different ways. Firstly, my energy levels go up and down depending on a number of external factors such as the weather, my health, what demands are made of me by my work etc.

Secondly they are affected by various choices I make - how much sleep I get, how well I eat, how hard I push myself to finish tasks that need finishing...

I’d suggest that us humans aren’t as good as the trees at surrendering to the various cycles we move through. We make ourselves keep going when we really need to rest, or we get stuck inside when a bit of Summer fun would do us good.

Everything needs pushing in the Springtime.

Those sudden bright bursts of daffodils and tulips take a lot of stored–up energy. I can’t spend my whole year (or a whole week) in a state of high energy, which is the equivalent of Spring. I expend this kind of energy when I make plans to

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grow our business, when I meet new people, or when I do lots of writing.

In my experience, I work best when I try to respect my energy levels and respond to them, rather than ignoring them and ploughing on regardless. After a period of Spring–like activity, I feel the need for a different kind of rhythm. This might be an Autumnal slowing down, a Wintery kind of hibernation, or a Summery pause to enjoy the fruits of my labours.

When are your high–energy times of the day, the week, or the year? Do you get a good balance of these different phases of the seasonal cycle?

Do you arrange some quieter time after a period of busy–ness, or look for new challenges after a period of rest?

As you read the following list, think about which parts of the seasonal cycle you are currently lacking, and how you might find some more space for Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter energy.

1. Spring. This energy is all about things that are ‘new’, which can be tiring! Joining a new evening class, looking for a new job, and giving your house a huge clear–out are typical ‘Spring’ tasks.

Some people feel this kind of energy first thing in the morning, and some feel it late at night…

2. Summer. During the Summer, we enjoy the fruits of all the hard work of the Spring. We nourish ourselves and have fun. This energy might be going to an art gallery, or cooking and enjoying a three course meal.

3. Autumn. Everything starts slowing down in the Autumn. We begin to prepare for the Winter ahead, and to make the most of what we have.

Autumn tasks might be pruning our garden, or knitting a woolly jumper…

4. Winter. We all need time to recuperate and rejuvenate, just like fallow fields. Winter energy is when we stay in and watch a film, or spend more time in our garden, or go on more walks. It is often accompanied by lots of rest and lots of contemplation.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day, whatever part of the cycle you’re in!

Fiona

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Effective Treatment for: * PTSD, anxiety and low mood * Weight and Nutritional Management Free Initial Consultation Contact: dianecook@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07795 190 905

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Richmond Dental

Richmond Dental Practice

• We are now registering new NHS patients with any one of our five experienced dentists.

• As an NHS Dental Practice, we are able to offer the comprehensive range of high quality NHS treatments at nationally set charges, as well as any and ALL Private / Cosmetic treatments any patient may require or request at any time.

• Our surgeries are state of the art, with digital radiography and computerised records.

• Appointments are also available with our experienced Dental Hygienist.

• NHS treatment for patients who receive certain benefits is FREE as is care for the under 18’s and pregnant women.

• Why pay for private treatment when you have a CHOICE of NHS and / or Private treatment under the same roof?

Call into the practice conveniently located in Malvern Link or call 01684 561249 to arrange your initial NHS consultation.

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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 22 years in practice and over 50,000 treatments I have seen many interesting cases.

Topic of the month: Arm pain due to Brachialgia (cervical radiculopathy)

Brachialgia is the technical term meaning pain in the arm due to interference with the nerves. It is to the arm, what sciatica is to the leg and it may be accompanied by weakness, numbness or pins and needles.

What are the main causes?

The nerves that provide sensation and power to the arms originate from the lower half of the neck. The roots of these nerves leave the spinal cord through small gaps on the lateral side of the spine, which are called the exit foramina.

The roots then join up to form the three main nerves for the arm (median, radial and ulnar).

Commonly the nerve roots get pinched at the point that they leave the spinal column. This can be due to degenerative change such as arthritis and spondylosis. It can also be caused by disc injuries, spinal instability and whiplash

Diagnosis

As ever accurate diagnosis is important. The trained practitioner will usually find many clues as to where the problem originates. For example, the particular finger or area of the arm affected usually reveals which level of the neck is involved.

This can be backed up by checking reflexes and muscle power. More difficult cases may require X-ray or better still MRI scan.

Treatment

A high percentage of cases will respond to simple non invasive hands-on techniques. Manipulation, soft tissue work and medical acupuncture are often all that is needed to relieve the problem.

More difficult cases may require injection or even surgery, although the latter should always be a last resort due to the risks involved.

Other causes of arm pain

Some people develop an extra rib above all the others at the base of the neck (cervical rib). This will often lead to pain and altered sensation in the ring and little finger.Occasionally lung disease at the top (apex) of the lung will cause pressure on the nerves and give similar symptoms.

This 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.

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Initial consultation (with treatment) costs ÂŁ45. Follow-up sessions ÂŁ40. For appointments and enquiries ring on 01684 573989 or 07732 157772.

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Dr P.J. Jones B.D.S. L.D.S. R.C.S. Dr R. Bennett B.D.S. Dr S.R. Guilding B.D.S. Dr C.M. Bocking B.D.S. M.F.G.D.P. (UK) Dr P. Kidman B.D.S.

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Nature

Photo by Ian Butler

Over many years, the tree line has been creeping gradually up the hills, with sycamore and other trees growing up through, and ultimately destroying, the grassland. The short grassy turf on the upper slopes of the hills - known as ‘acid grassland’ - is a nationally important wildlife habitat, so it is really important to try to restore these areas. As well as more common heathland plants such as bilberry and heather, we have some really rare grassland flowers such as the stunningly beautiful Spring cinquefoil – a buttercup-like flower, more usually found on high mountains. Without these grasslands, we would also lose the iconic Skylark, which nests in open short grassy areas, and some other more elusive and less well known species such Slow worms and the rare Grayling butterfly.

The first step is to cut out the trees and shrubs growing up in the grassland. We will be clearing trees and scrub between now and February in various places from North Hill in the north to Ragged Stone Hill in the south. This is a difficult job, working on steep terrain in all weathers, so we are lucky to have a very capable workforce,

Looking at North Hill, from Table Hill 2004

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more skylarks on the hills?

This winter the Malvern Hills Conservators are extending their grassland restoration project to more areas of the Malverns. Their new Chair Helen Stace explains why the work should help increasingly rare plants and birdlife return to the Hills. and some excellent local contractors, to do a good and careful job for us.

Then we bring in sheep and cows to keep the cleared areas open. The Galloways and Highland cattle are particularly well suited to the pasture and terrain of the Malverns according to Matthew Rouse who manages the animals at the northern end of the hills. ‘They will eat pretty much anything’ says Matthew, ‘from Rosebay Willowherb to Brambles. The Cheviot sheep are better suited to short grass so they work very well as a team.’ We keep the cattle and sheep on the northern section of the hills with electric fencing to target the most important area. It also stops them getting into gardens and down onto roads.

We do our utmost to maintain access along the main paths, so we hope they are not too much of an inconvenience to walkers.

So, thanks to our workforce and the grazing animals, we hope to continue improving the wildlife, habitats and landscape of the hills, for everyone to enjoy!

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Your online guide to all Malvern Hills has to offer

Have you visited us online yet?

Classes & Courses On our website you’ll find a brand new section, listing a varied range of classes and courses taking place locally.

Some examples include cookery courses and there are sports activities such as Nordic walking, Tai Chi, fitness and dance. Or if you’d like to improve your computer skills you can find out where to do so. And if you’d like to create something, we’ve just added craft courses for children and adults. More will be coming in time so make sure you visit more often to see what’s new. It might even give you some ideas to make New Year resolutions a reality!

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go online to find out what’s on in the area

There’s an amazing variety of local events planned in the lead up to Christmas. We have details of where you can buy Christmas cards that support Charities, there are shopping events, Christmas fairs, lights switch ons, church services, carol singing, you name it, we have it! There’s even a local card delivery service running in Colwall, run by volunteers in the village, with money raised being donated to a good local cause. If you can this Christmas, shop local and support our local businesses, you’ll find many ideas in this section of our website, updated as they come in.

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keeping you up to date every day!

You can also support the local area, and help individuals by volunteering for local groups or fundraising for charity.

This section of our website lists volunteering opportunities and charity events and has many more ideas about how you can help others. One example is ATBRUSAR, the All Terrain Bike Responder Unit, Search and Rescue, whose members support the emergency services by responding by bike to emergencies on the Malvern Hills. But there are other ways to help if you fancy something less energetic, like shaking a bucket to raise funds for Charity!

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Recipe

Chestnut

and Red Pepper Strudel • 230g pack of ready rolled puff pastry (Jus Rol) • 200g chestnuts, cooked and chopped • 100g roasted red peppers, sliced • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp tomato puree • 75ml red wine (approx) • 1 tsp dried thyme • salt and pepper to taste • 1 tbsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 220°/Gas 7 2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes and add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.

Season and allow to cool.

3. Roll out the pastry, place on a greased baking tray. Cut off three 1cm strips to use for decoration.

4. Spread the cooled mixture on half the pastry and fold the pastry over to cover. Seal edges and decorate with pastry strips or star shapes.

5. Bake for 30 minutes until golden.

Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes

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Ingredients

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

Perfect for your Christmas entertaining!

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Notice board The Worcestershire Competitive Arts Festival for students of Music & Drama throughout Worcestershire

2013 Festival Dates: 9 & 16 March The festival is open to anyone The Syllabus for entrants is available from:

Marian Walters marian-walters@tiscali.co.uk

Helpers needed 7&8 December 0845 121245 or visit www.clicsargent.org.uk/ bigbucketcollection

Feb Deadline:

Tue 15 Jan 2013

Small Message?

It’s free for groups!

sascha@allabout-local.com 07906 573352

The Chase Assoc iation Christmas Fair

The Chase School Geraldine Road Friday 7 Decembe r 6pm - 8pm Musical entertain m Christmas gifts, ga ent, tombola, mes, lots of stalls, Santa’s Grotto, Re freshments Join us for lots of festive fun!

Pancake Race Teams of 4 required for the race on Tuesday 19 Feb in Priory Park, Malvern Sponsorship raised for Charity (conditions apply)

For form or info ring 01684 563429

New Volunteering

Opportunities

in Malvern Cube

Please visit the M.C.A.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY CARD SHOP Christmas Cards from over 20 Charities National and Local On sale at

ARCOS

Hatherton Lodge, Avenue Road, MALVERN Open now until Sat 15 Dec Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 1pm

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Organising Charities: Mission to Seafarers & Save the Children

Café

Do you have any experience of wo rking in a café or tea rooms ? If so, and you ha hours a week to spare, Malvern Cu ve a few be welcome you as a volunteer – espe would cially if you like the idea of, in time, supervising younger volunteers, worki ng along side yo u.

Or are you a youn g person over the ag years who has co mpleted a catering e of 16 like preparing ho course or t dri and would like to nks and snacks for people gain some more experience?

You too would be welcome becaus e Malvern Cube is now rec ruiting new volun teers who could help for a few day time or the ev hours, either during the enings (on an ad hoc basis).

Hours will be to su it required are Mond the volunteer – days ays, Tuesdays an d Fridays.

Those with food hygiene qualificati ons would be ideal. Be good at communicatin g with people. Must be prepared to comp lete a half day induction tra ining course.

For details conta ct: 07872 419646 malvernhillsvolun teering@yahoo.c o.uk

Malvern Hills Vo at Worcestershire lunteering Project Hub, Malvern Lib Drop-in: rary Thu 1.30-4.30pm Fri 9am-12.30pm Kay Bromley, Vo lunteer Co-ordin ator

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

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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

BROADWAY PROPERTY RESTORATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Specialising in Old Properties

07968 968371

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BUY LOCAL EAT LOCAL SPEND LOCAL ENJOY LOCAL

SUPPORT THE LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE, WORK & PLAY

GENERAL RESTORATION, EXTENSIONS, NEW BUILD / CONVERSIONS, WOOD FLOORING, FIREPLACES, LANDSCAPING, SCAFFOLDING etc.

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

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

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Greg Davies Wood Design Bespoke Furniture Internal Joinery External Joinery 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

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CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CARS AND BIKES REPAIRED • REBUILT • MAINTAINED • MODIFIED Email info@vintagemetal.co.uk Phone 01684 541279

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

By Stuart Ruddock

Carpentry Services • • • • • • www.malvernhillsfurniture.co.uk

13 Sparrowhawk Close Enigma Business Park Malvern WR14 1GL

For a free brochure or for further information please call us on 01684 891644

Windows & doors Kitchens Timber framed buildings Fencing Decking Stud partitioning

Maintenance Services • • • • •

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

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Community focus

Malvern Theatre

Players

The Malvern Theatre Players was formed in 1977 as the resident amateur company of Malvern Theatres. Its members are currently preparing for their latest production, ‘The Wind in the Willows’.

Malvern has long been regarded as a centre of theatrical excellence and the Malvern Theatre Players aim has always been to complement this with a varied repertory of local productions.

Currently, there are two main stage productions each year. Recent productions on the main stage of the Theatre have included The Forsyte Saga, The Ghost Train and We Happy Few. The Company also presents large cast and musical shows, examples of which are Alice in Wonderland and The Secret Garden. The Company operates in the Forum, Festival and Coach House Theatres.

One of the Players’ great successes has been, along with work from other local groups, the establishment of The Coach House Theatre.

The Victorian building, standing next to the main Theatre, was originally a stables and coach house. In about 1984 it was condemned as unsafe and plans for its demolition were considered. Local people successfully campaigned to save the building and the Players then funded the reinforcement of the structure so it could continue to be used for the storage of scenery and props.

Further improvements continued on the building, in the late 1990s the Malvern Theatre Association funded the refurbishment of an associated building as a meeting and gallery space. In 2002 the Players obtained planning consent to further develop the buildings into a studio theatre. Much of the work was carried out by members of the players until its final opening in May 2006 with a production of Billy Liar. Principal contributors to the cost of the final conversion and continuing improvements have included the National Lottery, the Elmley Foundation and Arts Council England.

It’s not just about performance. Today the Players offer training courses in all aspects of stage craft and are regular contributors to education

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projects, including summer courses, production discussions and theatre tours. They also provide a complete range of theatrical services and hold a large stock of properties, effects and equipment for hire at budget prices.

For information on this or any other aspects of the Malvern Theatre Players, you can contact the Company Manager on (01684) 569011 or visit their website at www.malverntheatreplayers.co.uk Malvern Theatre Players, Theatre House, Grange Road, Malvern, Worcs WR14 3HA. For their 36th Season the Players are performing The Wind in the Willows at the Forum Theatre in Malvern between 9th & 13th January. It’s an enchanting tale of river-folk which is faithfully retold in a new adaptation by Emelia Marriette of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved story. The combination of nostalgia for times gone by and simple humour combined with audience participation will be a certain hit. Mr Toad is in his element in this production, defending his rights as a car stealing, horn-tooting, tyre-burning speed freak. His friends, Ratty, Mole, Badger and Otter rescue him from the worst of his excesses and together the famous team save the riverbank from the hooligan, bullying weasels in a final battle.

The Wind in the Willows runs from 9th January to 13th January. Tickets cost £14 with concessions available for the over 60’s and half price for the Under 16s. These can be purchased from the box office of Malvern Theatres.

Get paid to exercise Local Deliverer needed in the Upper Welland Area Call Tina on 07952 591031 to find out more

We would like to wish all our readers and customers a very happy Christmas and a great

2013

from all of us here at All About Magazines

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

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Little Pumpkins Childminding Service

“A great place for your little pumpkin to grow”

Free

Assessment

OFSTED registered Childminder in Malvern Both full and part-time vacancies available for all ages Call Chloe on 07581 503260 for more information

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to unlock your child’s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills.

Contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment:

Malvern Study Centre Lynne Lambeth-Fradgley 01684 560461 kumon.co.uk

Domiciliary Care Agency Beavers (Worcester) Limited is a leading organisation in the field of caring for peoples' needs in the community and has a strong commitment to provide equal opportunities for everybody with regard to service provision and employment , regardless of Race, Religion, Gender, Marital Status, Sexual Preference, Age or Disability.

To relieve the stress experienced by people with physical or sensory impairment within the family or home. Beavers offers a service through the provision of community based Care Support Workers.

Beavers complies with the National Care Standards and follows the Code of Practice and Regulations that have been laid down, and as a member of the United Kingdom Home Carers Association, also follows their guidelines in order that: The highest standards of care are provided The rights and welfare of clients are paramount The rights and welfare of care workers are protected

Services Beavers specialises in providing services for older people and the physically handicapped, but other client groups can also be catered for. The services provided include:Personal Care Get up calls Medication Meals Shopping Cleaning

Beavers (Worcester) Ltd Unit 1, Advantage Business Park, Spring Lane South, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1AT Telephone: 01684 576 633 Fax: 01684 576 644 Email: info@beavershomecare.co.uk Web: www.beavershomecare.co.uk

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The Ultimate Carvery SERVED ALL WEEK,

Lunchtimes and Evenings

Lovely Beer Garden with stunning views Plenty of local walks of interest Food served seven days a week Lunchtimes and Evenings FIVE Star Food Hygiene Rating

Three Course Christmas Menu available November 25th until Christmas Eve Monday to Saturday, 12-2 6-9.

£12.95 Bookings Advisable

Christmas Day Lunch

Three Courses Bookings Advisable The Royal Oak, Broadwas on Teme, Leominster Road, Worcester. WR6 5NE Tel: 01886 821353 www.royaloakbroadwas.co.uk

Indulge yourself this Christmas Be our guests this Christmas at our award winning L’amuse-Bouche Restaurant and spoil yourself with our unique style of French cuisine in a quaint English setting.

Then retire to the lounge for drinks and petit fours and relax in front of our open log fire.

Sit back and soak up the atmosphere while we take care of everything.

Recent runners up in the Worcestershire Restaurant and Chef of the year awards.

To book your Christmas party, lunch or dinner

call 01684 57 24 27 51 Graham Road • Malvern • Worcestershire • WR14 2HU

cotfordhotel.co.uk

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

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trying something new

All to keep fit!

About... Forget New Year Resolutions in January and make December the month to take up a new pastime! Below are three ideas, all of which happen locally.

Club Dance UK offers classes in Malvern, with everything from belly dancing to burlesque Dawn-Marie Wedlock tells us: ‘Despite our best efforts, the excesses of the festive season creep into our lives no matter how we try to stay under control. This is often followed by guilt and the need to throw ourselves into the New Year by doing something about it. As a result many gym memberships are wasted, we attend classes and feel uncomfortable and self-conscious, or we berate ourselves by not doing anything. The best advice to take on board is to accept that we are human, that everything should be in moderation, and the fun and enjoyment we have over Christmas should reflect how we enter the New Year. Be kind to yourself, aim gently to feel more positive and find a form of exercise you enjoy. What a lot of people are not aware of is that the after effects of excess can be fairly short lived, and can be reversed within a couple of days; simply cut out the excess, increase water intake, and get out for a brisk walk. The effects of the festive season are not something to get depressed about, but are simply a natural ‘hiccup’ in our everyday routine, so enjoy, just not for too long!’

For information on her classes please call 07795 462510 or look at www.clubdanceuk.co.uk

Kdence Nordic Walking groups exercise across the Hills and venture as far as Eastnor and Ledbury Its run by Kate Dawe: ‘Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking; it makes something we can all do twice as effective. It is a specific exercise technique and is not to be confused with trekking, rambling or hillwalking.

Nordic Walking poles add two major benefits to going for a walk, they use the upper body muscles and they propel you along, making it feel easier to work quite hard. In order to gain maximum benefit from Nordic Walking it is

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essential to learn the correct technique from a qualified instructor. We offer free taster sessions as well as courses in Nordic walking technique.

We organise walks aimed at ski fitness, weight loss, wellbeing, but also a ‘sociable adventure’ walk and a one hour fitness session. Workshops and lessons take place in Ledbury, Eastnor, Colwall, the Malvern Hills, Bromyard, Leominster, Ross and Hereford.’

For more information contact 07977 59321 or visit www.kdence-nordicwalking.co.uk

Heartland Tai Chi runs sessions in Malvern and across south Worcestershire.

Alan Smith says: ‘You’ll often see a clip of people practising the slow graceful movements of Tai Chi and Chi Kung in most documentaries on China. These visually relaxing movements strengthen the body without causing any strain and are renowned for improving posture, balance, energy and well-being. Tai Chi is a meditation in movement and is an antidote to our 21st Century search for constant distraction.

Heartland Tai Chi School offers classes throughout Worcestershire and offers a syllabus which suits the complete beginner, it is also an in-depth training to enrich body, heart & mind.’

For more information on Heartland Tai Chi and our local classes, please phone 01905 764848 or visit www.heartlandtaichi.com

For many more ideas about local courses and classes please visit our newly developed section our website: www. allaboutmalvernhills.com/ classes_courses or look on page 57 (to the right).

Classes & Courses YOGA with JO HARPER (BWY Dip): Holy Trinity, Link Top Malvern (Mondays 4.15pm); Inner Place, Ledbury (Mon and Weds 9.30am); The Fold, Bransford (Mondays 7.45pm).

Also specialist course for sufferers of lower back pain Mondays 2.45pm at Link Top. joyoga22@hotmail.com 07976 882252

Yoga with Annie Beatty - Tuesdays

Country Market Days

Belly Dancing.

Home-made, home-grown & hand-crafted Malvern Farmers Market - Saturday 15 Dec & 19 Jan 9am–2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern

The Inner Place Ledbury: 10 - 11.30am (experienced) £8 Colwall Village Hall: 2 - 3.15pm (beginners) £7 3.50 - 4.35pm (children) £4

www.anniebeatty.com 07743 928 784

Monday 11am, Wednesday 6.45pm, Friday 10.30am. Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. £5

Pilates.

Ledbury Country Market Fridays, 8.30am –12noon, St Katherine’s Hall, High Street, Ledbury

Wednesday 5.45pm Holy Trinity Hall. Thursday 11am Rushwick Village Hall. £5.50

Malvern Country Market Fridays, 9am–12.15pm, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern

Zumba.

West Malvern Community Market No Market this month - St James’s Primary School, West Malvern Rd Cradley Farmers Market 1st Saturday every month, The Old Rectory, Cradley, 10am - 12pm

Monday & Thursday 6pm, Newtown Club.

Thursday 10am Rushwick village Hall, Friday 11.30am Holy Trinity Hall, Link top £5 All levels catered for. Telephone (07795)462510 for details or just turn up. www.clubdanceuk.co.uk e: enquiries@clubdanceuk.co.uk

Come and be creative!

Friendly and informal craft workshops in Malvern

Christmas Craft Contact Heather on: 07790 403933

www.craftyladiesmalvern.co.uk

Dance with Debs Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Dance Fit, Socials, Tuition Holy Trinity Hall, Malvern • Ballroom Class, Mondays10am and 7pm • Friday Tea Dances every 1st & 3rd Friday • Dance Fitness Class, Mondays at 6pm • Evening social dances three times a month For more information please contact me 07760 763967 info@dancewithdeb.co.uk www.dancewithdeb.co.uk To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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December

What’s on

Malvern Christmas Light Switch on A day full of family activities, food and craft stalls as well as music entertainment.

Coach House Theatre Café open 10am - 5.30pm For further details go to www.christmasinmalvern.co.uk

Lucia Carols Procession and Free Concert 12.05 Procession start, top of Church Street 2.45pm - 5pm concert in Lytteltons Room, Church Street, Malvern In aid of the Safe Haven for Donkeys For more details www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Welland Pre-school Xmas Fayre 11am - 3pm, Welland Village Hall, main hall Free admission, wide range of trade & craft Santa’s Grotto, refreshments and raffles Christmas Concert by children of Malvern Parish School 12.30pm for 1pm, Great Malvern Priory Bring your own lunch to eat. Coffee/tea available.

Christmas Fair at The Chase School 6pm - 8pm, Geraldine Road, Malvern Musical entertainment, tombola, Christmas gifts, games, lots of stalls, Santa’s Grotto, refreshments...

Join us for lots of festive fun!

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Barnards Green Christmas Extravaganza All Day event in Malvern Free Children’s Puppet Shows, Father Christmas in his Grotto, Victorian Barrel Organ Live music, Pets in Pictures Competition, seasonal treats

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Christmas Fair at Malven Community Hospital 10am - 12noon, hosted by Friends of Malvern Community Hospital

& Sun 9 ‘Music at Christmas’ presented by the Malvern Christian Witness Choir Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church, Malvern Proceeds in aid of The Malvern Food Bank Suggested donation £5. Light refreshments, 01886 832640

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‘A Christmas Singfest by Malvern Male Voice Choir - 90th Anniversary Season 2.30pm, St Matthias’ Church, Malvern An afternoon with Choirs, soloists and audience participation. With seasonal refreshments.

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Carol Singing in Barnards Green by Churches Together in Malvern 11.30am - 12.15pm All invited to join in

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Severn Voices sing Christmas Motets & Carols Church of the Ascension, Malvern, 7.30pm Enjoy a heart-warming evening of social music and refreshments! Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Concessions. From Charles Allsopp organist@stleonardsnewland.org or 01684 579186.

Further details: www.severnvoices.com

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Malvern Birth 2012 12.12pm meeting on top of the Malvern Hills to celebrate the birth of conscious evolution, where for the first time in human history humans can now choose how we and our planet evolves. Together we CAN make a difference. See www.Birth2012.com or contact Emma Gathergood 01684 577867

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Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Communion, Christ Church Please join us for the first Communion of Christmas at 8pm. Avenue Road, Malvern

Christmas Eve Service, Christingle Crib at The Ascension 4pm, St Matthias’ Church, Church Road, Malvern Midnight Mass St Matthias’ 11.30pm, St Matthias’ Church, Church Road, Malvern

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Christmas Day Christmas Morning Sung Eucharist, St Matthias’ 10am, St Matthias’ Church, Church Road, Malvern

Christmas Morning Sung Eucharist at The Ascension 10am, The Church of the Ascension, Somers Park Avenue

Please Note: There’s plenty more Christmas related events and services on our website, www.allaboutmalvernhills.com/whatson - or our on our special Christmas section under ‘Local Life’ (click on tab at the top).

To promote Feb/Mar events: email sascha@allabout-local.com or call 07906 573352

For the latest events: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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FREE

for groups

saturday

1 December

10.30am – 6.30pm

Special Christmas Arts and Crafts Market High quality handmade gifts made by local artists and designers

Priory Grounds

ARTS & FOOD MARKETS For further details contact S Boffy on: 01886 880125

Christmas Food & Drink Market Local artisan producers with fabulous festive fare

Abbey Road

In association with:

www.boffyartsandevents.com Christmas Eve 4.30pm - 11.45pm Free entry

Christmas Day 11.30am - 2.30pm Christmas Party Bookings Now Being Taken

01684 891918

New Year’s Eve Chinese Buffet 5pm until late Free entry

£8 for Chinese Buffet (2 sittings 6 & 8.45pm)

Tickets on sale now for all events

Chinese New Year Celebration Sunday 10th February From 2.30pm Live Lion Dance Show Cowleigh Road

All Welcome - Free Entry Traditional Buffet £8 pp 12.30 - 3.30

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

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Dec/Jan Great Malvern Priory December

Sat 1st All day Craft Fair in the grounds, Live Music, Refreshments in the Priory.

Sun 2nd 6.30pm Advent Carol Service Tue 4th 6pm St Richards Hospice Lights of Love Service Thu 6th 1pm Lunch Box with Malvern Parish School Fri 7th 7.30pm An English Christmas with The Elgar Chorale of Worcester Sat 8th 12noon Organ Recital with Richard Walker followed by Live Music and refreshments Sat 15th Winter Welcome Day from 11am to 4pm Live Music and refreshments Sat 22nd 6pm Traders Carol Service for all businesses in Malvern Sun 23rd 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service Mon 24th 4pm Christingle Service, 11.30pm Midnight Communion Tue 25th 10.30am Morning Worship for Christmas Thu 27th 3pm Carols for All with Malvern Festival Chorus

January

Sat 5th 8pm Time TBC Epiphany Concert - Journey of the Magi Thu 10th 12.30pm Lunch Box The Life Journey of a young Rabbi with Rabbi Yossi Jacob Thu 24th 12.30pm Lunch Box 100 years of Morgan Cars with Martyn Webb

Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern December

Sat 1st 10.30am: Christmas Wreath Workshop with former Britain in Bloom Judge Bob Harris. With coffee and home-made cakes - £5 Sun 16th 3pm: Carols with the Chase Band, come along and sing. With seasonal refreshments Sun 23rd 4pm: Christingle Service. Start Christmas the traditional way with this magical service in our candle lit Church, in support of the Children’s Society Mon 24th 8pm: Holy Communion Service Tue 25th 9.30am: Christmas Holy Communion Service

Competition

Win Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat All About Magazines has two family tickets (2 x 4) on offer for the opening night of Joseph, Tuesday 26th February.

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Joseph at Malvern Theatres Malvern Theatres will soon welcome back Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, early next year.

Having attracted sensational reviews, Joseph continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this

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Closing date: Monday 31 December 2012 The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by mid January 2013.

Good luck! magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. ‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT’ DAILY MIRROR Joseph bursts on to the stage at Malvern Theatres from Tues 26th Feb to Sat 2nd March 2013 - so book your tickets now and be part of the magic! Call the box office on 01684 892 277 or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk

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