All About Malvern June/July 2011

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Editor’s message

Welcome to the June/July issue of ‘All About Malvern’.

June/July 2011 Published and edited by:

Sascha McDonald All About Local Magazines Ltd sascha@allabout-local.com 07906 573352 www.allabout-local.com www.facebook.com/ allaboutmagazines

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Graphic Design & Layout: All About Magazines Editorial: Sascha - 07906 573352 Advertising: Tina Palmer - 07952 591031 Distribution: All About Malvern is distributed to 14,000 homes and businesses in Malvern Aug/Sept Booking Deadline: Wednesday 13 July

Some good news; our magazine is now reaching more people than ever. Starting this month, we’re doubling distribution to 14,000 homes and businesses. So as well as delivering to Great Malvern and Link Top, we’re now going through letter boxes in Malvern Wells, Malvern Link and all of Barnards Green. We’ll become a bi-monthly publication, producing six magazines a year. If you’re a new reader, then welcome along! We really value the feedback of readers, and always welcome ideas for articles, so if there’s someone you know who’s worthy of a mention then please get in touch. It could be absolutely anybody, we place the community at the heart of what we do, and champion the local groups and projects who might struggle to receive coverage elsewhere. Of course our other primary aim is to promote local businesses and the ethic of ‘shop local’ so if you’re a trader big or small then perhaps we can give you some help.

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Contents Features 6 Civic Week In Malvern 10 Teenage Reading

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13 Mode Shoes 14 The Courtyard 19 Buckingham House Dental Practice

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20 Recipe 24 Community Focus 26 Health: Sunshine 30 All About...Geofest 36 Notice Board 32 What’s On: June/July 46 Index

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Civic Week Sat 25th June - Sat 2nd July

Katharine Barber, vice-chair of the Society says its an ambitious undertaking as in other parts of the country similar events take place only over one or two days.

‘We had meetings about this in February and various local groups came up with ideas. When we put it all together we realised how much we had to offer’.

The Society was set up following a meeting at the Mount Pleasant Hotel in December 1958. It began life as ‘The Friends of Malvern’ before evolving into the society we see today. Their aim is to ‘conserve and protect the best elements of Malvern’s heritage in the built and natural environment’, no mean feat in an area with so many historic buildings, many of them highly individual.

The events include walks taking in different tales and eras of the town’s history. There’s a chance to climb to the top of the tower of the Priory and many of the town’s churches will be open to explore. There’s also music at the Great Malvern hotel and ‘Love in the Pleasure Gardens’, music from Lady Georgianna, who describe themselves as an ‘18th Century Girlband’. Meanwhile the District Council is opening its building on Avenue Road, an historic building in its own right. The Theatre will be displaying an archive of some of its history, and the Morgan Car Visitor Centre will be open for visitors to find out more about the company’s history and continuing development of sports cars today.

One of the week’s highlights has to be a live demonstation of water cure taking place at the Coach House Theatre. Local historian Cora Weaver will show exactly what victorian visitors to Malvern put themselves through in the pursuit of improving their health. ‘If you’ve not seen it before you really should go’ says Catherine, ‘ Cora demonstrates it brilliantly using wet sheets and a bath of water. She’s still looking for a willing victim if anybody is interested!’

Jim Handley, a lecturer from the University of the Third Age (U3A) will be leading a walk around the town pointing out some of the geological highlights

Photographed by Jak Flash

This could be the month when you learn something new about the history of Great Malvern. The Civic Society is holding its first ever Civic Week, an ambitious undertaking which aims to throw open the doors to historic properties as well as offer the chance to attend talks, walks and musical entertainment organised by people with a knowledge and a passion for our local area.

Lady Georgianna will provide music and oddities contained in the stones used to build some of Malvern’s grand residences and other buildings, which ties in with Geofest taking place around Malvern at the same time (there’s more elsewhere in this edition of the magazine).

‘Our week runs alongside other events already arranged for residents and visitors to the area, such as the Craft Market, shows at the Theatre, the Morgan Visitor Centre and Malvern Museum’ says Katharine. ’Our hope is that Civic Week will enhance these and show you the great variety of activities on our doorstep’.

For more information you can visit the Civic Society’s website www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk, pop into to the Tourist Information Centre on Church Street or telephone 01684 892289 Please note dates and timings are subject to change so please check details with them before setting out.

Abbey Hotel will get a ‘Blue Plaque’

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SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS

St Leonard’s Church, Newland, is open at several times throughout Civic week and is hosting a concert of Regency music by Lady Georgianna, an ‘18th century girl-band’.

Blue Plaques Malvern’s association with well known literary, scientific and political figures is celebrated once again during civic week with the unveiling of two blue plaques. The first, on Saturday 25th June, will be placed on the Abbey Hotel to commemorate the stay of the former Emporer of Ethiopia, Hailie Selassie, who first stayed in Malvern after fleeing an Italian invasion of his country in 1936. Although he later moved into more permanent accomodation near Bath, people remember him taking part in local functions, and one of his grandaughters attended a local school.

A week later, on Saturday 2nd July, a blue plaque is unveiled on Back Lane commemorating Sir John Cockcroft, a prominent scientist who was jointly awarded The Nobel Prize for Physics in 1951, for his ‘pioneer work on the transmutation of atomic nuclei by artificially accelerated atomic particles’.

His research work led to the development of nuclear power today, but during the second world war he worked on the development of radar that was taking place in Malvern at the time. Such was the importance of his work, he received honorary doctorates from nineteen universities and many other honours and awards were bestowed upon him during his lifetime.

St Leonard’s Church The church, which forms part of the Beauchamp Community on the edge of Malvern, is victorian, and was built in the early french gothic style. It’s dedicated to Saint Leonard, the patron saint of prisoners and is decorated throughout with an incredible array of murals depicting biblical stories.

The style is known as ‘Gambier Parry’ named after an English painter who developed this kind of fresco painting. The flamboyant decoration isn’t confined to the walls. The floors are covered with encaustic tiles that were produced by a company in Herefordshire, there’s gilt decoration across the rafters, and some stunning examples of stained glass in the windows.

Although the church is victorian, the ancient font standing at the back gives a clue as to the much older building that once stood on the site. The lighting in the church was renewed two years ago and now allows visitors a much clearer view of the highly decorative interior.

Great Malvern Station

The Worm Sitting at one end of Platform Two at Great Malvern station are locked doors that form the entrance to ‘The Worm’. The Civic Society is using Civic Week to highlight this tunnel as one of the town’s important, but neglected historic structures. The tunnel, clad in corrugated iron, can be viewed by standing on the railway bridge on Avenue Road, and was used to move luggage from arriving trains to the Imperial Hotel next door, which today is the home of Malvern St. James school. The Civic Society is keen to find a new use for the tunnel and would like to hear from anybody who might have an idea that would help secure the tunnel’s long term future. During the week the Cotswold Line Promotion Group will be holding a display at the station celebrating 150 years of the railway in Malvern, which will include more information about the history and current state of ‘The Worm’.

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Teenage Reading ‘Reading books is still important to teenagers!’ says local teacher Rachel Tobin.

Have you got a library card? Do you regularly visit the library yourself or with your children? In this high-tech world it is easy to overlook the wonders of something as simple as a book.

There is something magical like an Aladdin’s cave in entering a library, choosing lots of books, reading the papers and magazines and sifting through leaflets and events brochures, all costing you nothing. I love choosing books, particularly gardening books, a good fiction story and holiday books (hint for my husband; Norway would be nice!).

However I enjoy just as much the children’s section and choosing books with my children Tom and Kate.

I adore the beautiful illustrations in many of the younger children’s books, the brilliant use of a few words to create an interesting story. Have you ever sat down and tried to write a young children’s book? I have many times, and so far I’ve failed. I truly admire anyone with this skill.

Then there is the sheer indulgence of taking out lots of books at a library and deciding at home which ones we like best and still want to read. We need to encourage children to become discerning. If they start a book and don’t like it, remind them it is okay to put it down and choose another. Developing a love of reading does not mean we have to like every book we pick up and plough through it even if we don’t like it.

Encouraging young children to read confidently needs to involve all family members; parents, grandparents and brothers or sisters. This is a special time for children which focuses on only them and

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they love it! In schools it is an unfortunate fact that children can often only read for very limited times to staff and teachers. Therefore daily help at home, even just ten minutes a day, is crucial for a child to become a fluent and enthusiastic reader.

Learner readers are a bit like learner drivers. They need help advice and support from people with experience, until gradually they are skilled and confident enough to go it alone. Make sure they have good reading role models in your family and be enthusiastic about reading; don’t live in a house without books!

Often children moving up from primary to secondary school stop reading, or read a lot less as a leisure activity. Increased homework is used by many teenagers as an excuse not to read anything outside of the National Curriculum. It is a sad fact that a high percentage of secondary students never pick up a fiction book and when asked why they don’t read, will say they read on a computer. While this is fine, it is not encouraging any depth of reading and doesn’t help concentration skills or imagination.

So as parents we need to be more inventive with teenagers. If they are still weak readers, then they still need to read to us to improve their English.

Libraries now cater well for teenagers. Pop down to your library and check out their teenage section, try lots and lots of different writers until one finally catches their imagination.

Make time for reading, expose yourself to reading, enjoy and relax!

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Just a few weeks since they opened, businesses in The Courtyard say they’re receiving a really positive response from visitors to the new shopping area in the heart of the town centre. The idea to convert part of the extensive property into a cosy courtyard came from Adrian Ward, who for many years has run Robson Ward, a successful furniture business at the premises on Belle Vue Terrace.

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our awarding winning L’amuse-Bouche restaurant has just been awarded two rosettes for its food This is high praise indeed for Chris Morgan, our head chef and the rest of the team that have developed this unique style of creative cuisine using local and organic produce. But the good news doesn’t stop there. We’ve also added a little extra sparkle to the decor too. So, come and experience the delights of our refurbished L’amuse-Bouche Restaurant and indulge yourself with a taste of French cuisine in a quaint English setting. Then relax in the lounge with drinks and petits fours while we take care of everything.

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Community Focus Malvern Hills Gymnastic Club Fact File

Organisation: Malvern Hills Gymnastic Club Established: 1999 Contact: Lorraine Tomkins

Role: Coach in charge Address: 3 Clifton Centre, Spring Lane South, Malvern, WR14 1AT Email: malverngymnastics@gmail.com Telephone: 01684 565613 or 07912 323130 More information: providing recreational gymnastics in Malvern. In 1999 a competition squad was formed to enter competitions held throughout the region.

Our club has been providing recreational gymnastics in Malvern for more than 30 years and in 1999 we formed a squad to enter competitions held throughout the region. Initially we practiced in various locations throughout the town but we needed a home of our own, and four years ago we moved to our own premises in Spring Lane, opened by Beth Tweddle.

All of our equipment has been provided by our own fundraising efforts and by grants from many sources.

The parents of young people at the club deserve to be singled out for special thanks as they do so much to help raise funds. Malvern Rotary Club also makes Ever since we were formed our members have come a much valued donation each year, which helps us from all areas and villages surrounding Malvern buy tracksuits as well as safety items. and we are proud of those that used the skills and disciplines we taught to go on to achieve in both Personally, I have been involved with gymnastics gymnastics and in other sports. We offer pre-school since 1992 and have been sessions for children as a coach, (pre-school, young as two years old, women’s and general there’s also recreational The parents of young gymnastics), committee sessions for boys and girls member, welfare officer people at the club deserve aged 5 to 15 years old, and first aider. I was part to be singled out for special plus competition classes of the group which started in all ages and rhythmic the Malvern Hills Gymnastic thanks as they do so much gymnastics. We have Competition Club and to help raise funds. links with other clubs in helped the fundraising Worcestershire from whom effort to obtain our own we gain expertise and also equipment and eventually arrange competitions against them. We’re open to all our own premises. I’ve achieved this despite being ages and also hold an adult class for anyone more registered partially sighted as well as having a than 15 years old. chronic condition called fybro-myalgia. Due to all my volunteer work I was nominated and became runner We have coaches who are qualified through British up for a BBC Sports Personality award in 2008 and I Gymnastics, the governing body, who also provide was invited to meet the Queen at one of her garden us with training and advice in areas such as parties. safeguarding and protecting children and first aid.

The advice and help we get from Malvern Hills District I have taken gymnasts on exchange visits to the Council is also very much valued. We regularly hold USA, Kefallinia and Scotland, which the gymnasts camps where gymnasts come for the day and have enjoyed very much. Some even formed long-lasting lots of fun with there friends. We also offer parties personal friendships as a result.

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Sunshine

By Allison Maxwell from Colwall Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as the sunshine vitamin. Light hitting the skin from the sun’s rays stimulates the production of this vitamin and hormone.

This is great news for those people living in countries with warm climates and clear skies. But for those of us in colder, cloudier climates, we rely on a sufficient intake from the foods we eat. This could explain why Native Inuit people in Alaska eat so much fish; a compensation for the lack of available daylight during much of the year. We all know that too much sun can be dangerous, as it brings an increased risk of skin cancer. But do the lengths we go to protect ourselves from this actually take their toll on our health in other ways?

Why is vitamin D important?

It is widely accepted that vitamin D is important for bone health but new research has suggested that a deficiency of vitamin D could play a part in a wide-range of diseases from multiple sclerosis to rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes as well as some cancers and even dementia. Many of these diseases are more common in the northern hemisphere than in sunnier climates. For instance, Scotland has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world, whereas the disease is virtually unknown in Africa. However I should stress that any link remains unproven and more research is needed.

Getting Vitamin D

Most vitamin D is synthesised in the body by the absorption of sunlight. Because we spend such little time with our bodies exposed to the sun, research suggests that up to 85% of people could be deficient in vitamin D without ever knowing it. The Food

Nature’s elixir or a health risk?

Standards Agency says a healthy diet plus ‘a little’ exposure to sun should give us all the vitamin D we need. Around 15 minutes of sunlight daily is enough for most people. The further north of the equator you live, the harder it is to get this opportunity and if you work indoors its even harder. You can’t cram all of your sun exposure into a two or three week holiday and expect to experience the benefits, in any case its safer not to try! Frequent, short bursts are best.

Ensuring adequate intake of vitamin D

Relatively few foods naturally contain vitamin D, the most abundant being oily fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel or cod liver oil. Because of limited natural sources, foods such as milk and breakfast cereals are fortified with Vitamin D. Many scientists now believe we need 1,000 IU per day of vitamin D (IU = international units, a measure of vitamin potency) to avoid deficiency. For reference, a salmon serving contains about 360 IU, a glass of fortified milk about 100 IU and a tablespoon of cod liver oil 1300+ IU. In comparison, full-body sunbathing for a short period of time that will produce 10,000-20,000 IU of vitamin D, the equivalent of 100 to 200 glasses of fortified milk. Remember however that no vitamin D will be generated in short-daylight months above certain latitudes. In these periods it could be sensible to consume a supplement.

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition are currently reviewing the Dietary Reference Values for vitamin D intake and will be making recommendations later this year.

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

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Malvern Foot Health FOOT and NAIL PROBLEMS?

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

David V Jones BSc(Hons) DO Registered Osteopath

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

The sacro-iliac joint

The base of the spine (sacrum) is connected on each side to the pelvis by a medium sized L shaped joint called the sacro-iliac joint (SI). These joints do not move anything like as much as a knee or hip. In fact they barely move at all. They are held together with hugely strong ligaments and are responsible for transmitting the weight of the upper body through to the legs. During childbirth an increased level of a hormone called relaxin softens the ligaments and allows much more sacro-iliac movement so that the baby’s head may pass more easily.

What can go wrong with it?

Certain rheumatological diseases such as Ankylosing Spondylitis and Reiter’s Syndrome can cause inflammation of the SI joints. Injuries such as falling heavily onto a buttock can overstrain the joints and childbirth may over stretch the joints. I once saw a man who had had an incredibly lucky escape. He had been pinned to a wall by a steel rod being carried on a fork lift truck. He escaped death by inches but his whole pelvis had been distorted with significant sacro-iliac damage.

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

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

How is a diagnosis made?

With difficulty is the simple answer. There are numerous tests but these are thought to be unreliable. Often it is a process of elimination. Hip pain and lumbar spine pain can be similar to sacro-iliac pain and thus need eliminating first.

What treatment is available?

Sacro-iliac joints can be manipulated and I often use medical acupuncture deep into the soft tissues overlying the joint. Support belts are available for unstable SI joints. More difficult cases can be injected with steroid but this should be a last resort as it can lead to more long term side effects.

Interesting trivia

In the Disney film “The Jungle Book”, Kaa the python is heard to utter “Ooo my sacro-iliac” as he is pushed out of a tree. In reality snakes do not have sacro-iliacs.

Their lack of legs means a pelvis is unnecessary.

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All About... ...Geofest The geological diversity of Malvern and the wider area is celebrated in June with ‘Geofest’; a month long festival encompassing many different walks and events.

Its organised by the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust, and Natalie Watkins tells us more.

W hat is Geofest?

Its a chance for us to highlight and

promote the amazing variety of our local geological history through a series of events and activities. This is the 2nd year that GeoFest has been running and we hope it will be as much fun this year as the last time around.

What’s the best thing about the festival?

Of course at the same time they are able to go into greater detail for any amateur or professional geologists who choose to come along.

Can you outline some of the highlights this year?

I think its the great variety of events; there should be something to suit all tastes. Some of the walks and quarry visits will take you to places that aren’t often visited; even if you live close by you might not even be aware of their existence. The people guiding the walks are very knowledgeable and this is an informal opportunity to learn much more about the amazing area in which we live. The festival isn’t focussed solely on geology and landscape; there are also events exploring the biodiversity and history of the area. We’ve included several activities aimed specifically at families.

Is there something in the festival for non-geologists?

All events are aimed at the non-geologists, so don’t worry, no specialised knowledge is required!

Its just a chance to get out and enjoy yourself, the walks themselves follow some lovely routes. The guides are well used to delivering geology and landscape interpretation at a level understandable by the non-geologists.

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There’s so much going on I can only offer a flavour of some of the events here. We have guided walks through the hills around Alfrick and Suckley, followed a week later by a guided Walk exploring the geology and landscape around Tank Quarry in North Malvern. For those who prefer their geology from the comfort of a chair, we have a talk on 28th June called ‘Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis’, when Dr Paul Olver will explain more about how the earth moves. The Rock and Fossil Roadshow rolls into Malvern on Saturday 2nd July, when parents & children can make their own fossil, try their hand at a bit of dinosaur detective work and enjoy many more fun activities. The festival continues in July with more guided walks around Ledbury, Colwall, Mathon & West Malvern.

Digging for fossils at a Rock and Fossil Roadshow

where can people get more information?

GeoFest leaflets can be picked up from libraries, local tourist information centres and from many other tourist attractions throughout the wider area. There’s a comprehensive listing of events on our website, which you can find at www.

EarthHeritageTrust.org Exploring the geology and industrial archaeology on a guided walk through the Wyre Forest coalfield.

Former Hunthouse Colliery.

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Watering Hole The Flower Patch Company is a small independent nursery offering old-fashioned roses, flowering shrubs, herbaceous perennials, herbs and trees including olive trees in many shapes and forms from ancient to sapling Set in the beautiful Suckley Hills we also offer an extensive range of conservatory plants including citrus and the exotic.

Hanging baskets, alternative wedding lists, planting plan and plant sourcing service ….. for blooming everything.

A great day out ….. lunch or teas available at The Greenhouse café at neighbouring Holloways.

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Water features Pond pumps Pond liner Seasonal bedding plants Granite grave vases Pond Pumps from £16.99 Pond Plants available Millbank Garage, Storridge, WR13 5EN Sun 10-4, Mon to Sat 9.30-6 01886 880446 Closed Thursdays

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Whether it’s extra room you crave or wanting a more energy efficient home, Clover can help add value to your property.

All our conservatories, windows and doors are made to measure. Because we’re independent we are not tied to any specific product, so you’re free to choose the look you want.

Well known for conservatories, we also supply and install a range of windows and doors, specialising in uPVC. Already have double glazing? We can upgrade your glass units using the latest cost effective methods. Call us today to talk about what you need to grow your home.

Our longstanding team of 11 know that a decision to have work done on your home is not one you take lightly. We want you to love the work we do for you and to love how we do it.

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Aug/Sept Deadline: Friday 15 July

Notice Board

West Malvern Playing Fields Sat 18 June

2.30pm - 10pm

to celebrate 65th Anniversary of West Malvern Royal British Legion

Fun Day Afternoon Jazz

with Worcester Source City Sound

Evening 20 piece Swing Band with Trevor Enemy

10pm Fireworks Finale Stalls, Bar, Teas, Strawberries & Cream, Face Painting, Tombola, Raffle, BBQ, Pig Roast, Bouncy Castle, Mini Club Exhibition £5 Adults, £3 Children, Family Ticket £12 Free Car Parking

Malvern Parish School Summer Fair Manby Rd Sat 18 June

3 - 5pm

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The Chase Association

SUMMER FAIR

THE CHASE SCHOOL Geraldine Road Friday 8th July 6pm - 8pm Giant inflatables, tombola, stalls, BBQ, Grand Summer Draw, refreshments, musical entertainment and lots of summer fun!

Live music from local band Little Miss Texas Face Painting, Tombola, Raffle, Refreshments including bbq, bar, delicious food and much more Fantastic prizes to be won: Spa day for 2 at Malvern Spa, 3 months free membership at Malvern College, Exclusive Pool Hire at Splash, lunch and theatre tickets from The Great Malvern Hotel

Do you have some free time?

Want to do something useful or help others?

Try Volunteering!

Malvern Hills Volunteering Project at Worcestershire Hub, Malvern Library

supported by MHDC and Malvern District CAB

malvernhillsvolunteering@yahoo.co.uk Drop-in Thursdays from 1.30-4.30pm Fridays 9am - 12.30pm

Kay Bromley, Volunteer Co-ordinator: 07872 419646

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New Opportunities Riding for the Disabled

Volunteers are wanted to help in this worthwhile and very rewarding activity. You do not need to be able to ride or have any experience of working with children with disabilities or horses - training is provided. If you could help for a couple of hours a week (Monday or Wednesday, near Bransford) you will be most welcome.

Anyone who is interested in helping please pass your name, email address and contact number to Kay Bromley, Volunteer Co-ordinator

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Delicious Ice Cream now in store...

Sara and Nigel invite you to come along to see their Thorntons department.

Enjoy a refreshing ice cream!

Fantastic range of cards for all occasions Great selection of Gifts

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

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Interior Design Service, Fabrics, Wallpapers and much more.

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

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What’s On

in June/July

Sunday 5 June Saturday 11 June

Sat 11 & Sun 12 June Mon 13 June & 11 July Sat 18 & Sun 19 June

Sunday 12 June 24 - 26 June

Barnards Green House Garden Open for Perennial (by kind permission of Mrs Sue Nicholls) Perennial is the only charity supporting Horticulturalists in Need since 1839.

Entry is £3 and children free. There will be teas, raffle, plants and goods stalls. 10 Poolbrook Rd, Malvern WR14 3NQ at junction of B4211 & B4208. 01684 574146 Northleigh ‘Royal’ Summer Fayre 10.30am - 2pm. Bouncy castles, crazy bikes, plant stalls, bric a brac, books and toys.

Fabulous lunches and a BBQ too! Come along and enjoy the fun. Fancy dress competition - come dressed as your favourite King or Queen from the past or present.

“2 Sisters and a Funeral”, sung by Malvern Christian Witness Choir Lansdowne Methodist Church, Malvern. Sat: 7.30pm, Sun: 6.30pm. Proceeds for Acorns Children’s Hospice Hill Poets @ Great Malvern Hotel 7pm start. A warm welcome to those who would like to meet our friendly group. We would love to hear your work or those of any others.

Junior Quilt Show and Craft Activity Weekend 10am - 4pm, at the Beacon ental Practice, Pickersleigh Rd, Malvern Link, to help raise funds for the Colour Wheel Appeal to sponsor a canine partner. £2 Adults, £1 Child.

Craft activities, tombola, ‘The Bee Man’, display of patchwork items made by children.

Entertainment and refreshments availalbe. Free parking on the common.

Pentecost Family Picnic, Castlemorton Primary School Children’s games, quiz/treasure hunt. Walk to the Tomp. Bring a chair & picnic. & Castlemorton Open Gardens Weekend (£5 pp) in aid of St Gregory’s Church. “Songs of Praise” service in church at 6.30pm.

Angel Festival at St Peter’s Church, Powick from 6.30pm on Fri. Activities, trails, quiz, exhibitions during the day, “Songs of Praise” on Sunday at 5.30pm.

Public Opening Times Every Sunday from 5th June – 25th September and Sunday to Thursday from 17th July – 31st August Castle and Grounds open 11.00am – 4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm)

Emergency SOS Day! Sunday 5th June

Summer Sunday Fun Sunday 12th & Sunday 19th June

Steam Engine Day Sunday 26th June

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What’s On in June/July 24 - 26 June

Every Tuesday

3 Villages Festival, Cradley A three day festival, jointly organised by the villages of Cradley, Storridge and Mathon.

Key events: Masquerade Parades, the Play ‘Mistery and Merriment’ (see page 47 for more details), a Masked Ball, Mask Tableaux, Festival Street Market, Festival Concert.

For more details please look at www.3villagesfestival.com.

Zumba® Class at Malvern College Sports Complex, Woodshears Road, 9.30am - 10.30am. The Zumba® program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that

incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements. Excersise in disguise! It is great fun, easy and effective. Block of 5 for £25 or £6 per class. Phone Melissa for more details 07798 865979.

Every Sunday

Saturday 4 & 18 June 2 & 16 July

Course starts 6th June

Bands in the Park, 2.30pm - 4.30pm in Priory Park, Malvern Listen to a variety of music from brass bands to jazz/swing and some new bands for 2011.

For an overview of the programme visit www.malverntowncouncil.org

Happy Hoopers

10 - 11am Malvern College Sports Complex - Woodshears Road, WR14 3EP. Wide range of hoops provided. Cost: Adult £4, Child £3.50 . Beginners welcome.

Contact Paula for more details 07985 211555. Facebook: Happy Hoopers, paula@happyhoopers.co.uk / www.happyhoopers.co.uk (also workshops, parties, etc)

Ladies Self Protection Course Going to University, Travelling, Being Bullied, Affraid

to go out, Want to improve your Self Confidence? The 6 week (1.5 hours per week) course is aimed at ladies (15 and over) wishing to develop a basic understanding of self defence knowledge and techniques. Course starts 6th June from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at St Andrews Church Hall. For more details 07986932430 or info@stayingaliveselfdefence.co.uk

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A417 Malvern Hereford

TRUMPET CROSSROADS

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DRAGON Putley ORCHARD A449 Ross-on-Wye

The ONCE UPON A TREE at Dragon Orchard Shop

Visit our shop for free tastings, orchard walks, local produce & local artists.

Herefordshire Year in the Orchard events throughout the year - see our website for details

Our Orchard Shop is open 12 March - Christmas Weds - Sun, 10am - 3pm

Ledbury A417 J2 Once Upon A Tree, Dragon Orchard, Putley, Ledbury, HR8 2RG Tel: 01531 670263 M50

web: www.onceuponatree.co.uk twitter: @onceuponatree

Find us: From A438 Hereford - Ledbury road, take turning sign posted to Pool End, then immediately left towards Putley Green. Dragon Orchard is about 3/4 mile on right hand side opposite turning.

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What’s on

In June/July/Aug Garden open at 21 Woodfarm Road, Malvern Wells WR14 4PL Small plantswoman’s garden featuring a wide range of hardy herbaceous perennials & shrubs, many with coloured foliage. “A Visual Feast”!

NGS gardens open for Charity: 2 - 5pm, admission £2.50 (children free). Private visits welcome by appointment - 01684 563446 or email david@briggs34.wanadoo.co.uk

2 miles South of Great Malvern. Off B4209 (Hanley Rd) close to Jct with A449 signed Worcestershire Golf Club. Park on road immediately on entering Woodfarm Road (No Coaches).

Great Malvern Priory Sat 4 June: 5.00pm Choral Evensong choir of Malvern Priory Sun 5 June & Sat 2 July: Concert by Claire-Louis Lucas (Mezzo Soprano) and Jonathan Darnborough (Piano). Admission £12 (Concessions £10, 16yrs or under Free), from Parish Office.

Sat 11 June: 7.30pm concert by Malvern Festival Chorus, £10 Sat 25 June & Sat 23 July: 1-4pm Tower open (A: £3, C: £1.50) Tue 28 June: 7.30pm talk by Peter Own-Jones, religious broadcaster Sat 2nd July: 12pm Organ Recital by Joseph Nolan, 4.30pm Choral Evensong with Royal School of Church Music

Every Friday 18 June/16 July Fri 10 June & 8 July

Sat 9 July: 7.30pm B’ham Festival Chorus concert Sat 16 July: 1-4pm Ringing Chamber open Sat 16 - Mon 25 July: Display around the Priory of flowers to celebrate 400th anniversary of the King James Bible Fri 29 July - Fri 12 Aug: Hiroshima Exhibition in N Aisle Sat 6 Aug: 11am Hiroshima Vigil in the Church grounds 12.00 Hiroshima Service in Priory Sat 13 Aug: Welcome Day 11.00am to 4.00pm free refreshments, live music, childrens activities, 1.00pm to 4.00pm Tower Open (£3.00 5 to 16 years £1.50), 2.00pm Guided tour of the Priory

Country Market Days Home-made, Home-grown and Hand-crafted Malvern Country Market 8.30 - 11.15am, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern Malvern Farmers Market 9am - 2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern West Malvern Community Market 3.15pm, Hall of St James CofE Primary School on West Malvern Road

ARTS & FOOD MARKETS High Quality, Local Arts, Crafts, Food & Drink

saturday 4th June

9.30am – 5.00pm Abbey Road - Malvern

saturday 2nd July

HANDMADE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES In association with:

9.30am – 5.00pm Abbey Road - Malvern

saturday 6th August

9.30am – 5.00pm Abbey Road - Malvern

For Further details contact S Boffy on: 01886 880125

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16 & 17 July

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

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Is your dog nice, but naughty?

I can sort it!

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Church Street Malvern WR14 2AY 01684 573702 Whilst out and about this summer, why not drop into the Lyttelton Well Coffee House.

Indulge yourself in a choice from our varied menu: cakes, scones, slices and lunchtime meals as well as a variety of tasty, goodvalue specials.

Experience al fresco dining in our relaxing, large and colourful courtyard.

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Wright & Hayter Malvern based Property Maintenance Services

Ranging from minor repair work through painting & decorating, gardening and general maintenance to renovations and conversions prompt • reliable • highly affordable

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Local, reliable and trustworthy Free no obligation quotations References available on request General building & brickwork Property maintenance Internal & external decorating Roof repairs and replacement Kitchen replacements Tiling & Plastering

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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.

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