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March 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 Photo Front Page: Quilt made by a member of the Malvern Quilters Graphic Design & Layout: All About Magazines Editorial: Sascha - 07906 573352 Advertising: Tina Palmer - 07952 591031 Distribution: All About Malvern is distributed to 7,200 homes and businesses in Malvern Booking Deadline: For April - 10 March

Welcome to the March issue of ‘All About Malvern’.

We have many talented people living in this corner of the world, and to that list I’d like to add the Malvern Quilters. Back in the 1970s there was a revival of interest in crafts. The group began when a teacher of sewing advertised a class and was overwhelmed at the response. At the time they were one of the first groups in the country to lead the revival, today, more than 30 years ago, they’re still a lively and dedicated bunch keeping the tradition alive. What really struck me about them, apart from the amazing work they create, is the caring nature of what they do. They regularly put on displays of their work for charity, and over the years must have raised thousands for good causes. You can read all about them in this month’s main feature on Page 6.

Enjoy the beginnings of spring!

Sascha, Publisher & Editor

Contents Features 6 Malvern Quilters 12 Blue is the Colour

Regulars 18 All About...Malvern Concert Club 28 Community Focus: Girlguiding Malvern 32 Lizzy’s Recipe: Leek & Bean no Bake 36 Health Article: Rheumatoid Arthritis 40 Notice Board 41 What’s On in March 46 Index

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Malvern Quilters There’s a happy buzz of conversation in the room as the women around me sort out an array of beautiful quiltwork lying across their laps. Today four members of the Malvern Quilters have come together to compare work and chat with me over a coffee about their hobby, or as they admit, their obsession. ‘Oh yes, it is an obsession!’ says Pam Stanier, who joined five years ago when she moved to the area. ‘On a recent holiday to the United States with my husband, we made 25 wayside stops at quilt shops!’ laughs Bronwen Warner, the current President.

Although a piece of work can typically take in excess of 200 hours (and sometime much more), its reckoned a quilt will take around a year to complete. ‘I’m making one for my son’s tenth wedding anniversary’ laughs Pam, ‘its still not finished and he’s been married nearly 11 years! It is addictive’ she adds, ‘I would happily spend all my time quilting’. ‘Its The pastime is an ideal pastime if you straightforward enough. want to do something Simply put, it involves creative’ says Ann. ‘ I’m ‘In the past, as well as creating sewing together pieces hopeless at drawing, but something practical, quilting of fabric, but there’s a lot playing with so many provided the chance for a get more knowledge, planning fabrics, shapes and together, often in remote rural and skill needed to create colours is a real joy’. communities’’’ some of the extraordinary The women all feel its pieces of work ranged time well spent. The work around us. Some follow is picked up while chatting to others or watching themes, such as one with beautiful seaside scenes, television, used to fill in the parts of the day when others use complimentary patterns and colours to you wouldn’t otherwise be doing anything productive. create mesmerising, eye-catching designs. They ‘Yesterday I was planning to do some’ says June Self, are all put together with exacting precision. ‘We’re another member of the group. ‘Throughout the day connoisseurs of fabric’ says Bron, ‘before you start I was constantly interrupted so I never managed to a quilt you want quality fabric, made from cotton and pick it up. I felt like I’d really missed out!’ perhaps with a particular weave. A bit of you goes into everything you make’.

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The Malvern Quilters is among the oldest group of its kind in the UK. There was a renewed interest in the craft in the 1970s. A local teacher advertised a class in Malvern and was overwhelmed by the response.

The Quilters were formed in 1979 and held their first exhibition at the Winter Gardens in the early 1980s.

quilting provided the chance for a get together, often in remote rural communities’ explains Bron. ‘A group of women would come together to create one single quilt’. Part of the craft’s appeal lies in its origins of re-using old or leftover pieces of material. ‘In the past people had to make do & mend’ adds Bron, ‘clothes for children were made from an old shirt from dad’.

‘It does feel as though we’re carrying something on’ says June. ‘If our children and grandchildren see us doing it, they’ll remember it’.

Inevitably, modern techniques and in particular computers have made a big difference to quilting.

Pam plans some of her projects using software on a computer. Ideas and inspiration can be found online, fabrics ordered from internet retailers in other countries. The women also enjoy visiting quilting festivals and big trade shows. ‘Every year I spent

The group raises money for local charities by holding its own exhibitions. Their next show show is at Colwall Village Hall on Saturday 16th April (10am-5pm) and on Sunday 17th April (10am4pm). Admission is £2, as well as a charity raffle refreshments will be on sale, there will also be Sit n’ Sew and ‘Have a Go’ sessions.

For more information call Ann on (01684) 893592 or take a look at www.malvernquilters.org.uk

four whole days at a festival in Birmingham’ says Ann Kay, another member of the Quilters. ‘Each day I arrive early and spend the first hour sitting in the coffee shop. I always end up talking to the most fascinating people. They come from all over Europe and from as far away as Australia and Russia. It’s a real experience’.

The group isn’t just made up of retirees, there’s plenty of younger members too, some of whom bring young children and babies along as they sew. As well as a fortnightly, informal ‘sit & sew’ sessions, the group meets twice a month with a regular programme of talks from other quilters. They find it interesting to hear about different styles of work and the ways in which different quilters approach their craft. Its also a chance to learn new techniques. ‘The talk could be by somebody who’s work you admire’ says Ann, ‘then they bring out the first piece they made and you realise that everybody has to start somewhere!’

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Blue is the colour

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At last we can now all think about spring not too far ahead of us now, and blue is set to be the next trend for this season.

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Now blue can be tricky to work with, get it wrong and your space will feel chilly! Get it right and it is vibrant adding a cheerful note to any room.

Navy blue with orange gives a feel of sunshine or a memory of a trip to Marrakesh. Blue and white with subtle hues of cream gives a fresh and bright feeling, think clouds in the sky on a bright spring morning.

Teal and turquoise will work for a bit of carribean tropical, but throw in some natural and buttery tones and you get a sense of the Cornish coast.

Designers Guild have a fab new collection this spring showing all these ideas, bold and dynamic prints on a large scale. Don’t be afraid to use these types of designs on small windows or walls, it’s all about perspective. A big design can make your small space feel a lot bigger, small intricate designs can be too busy in small spaces but used as a wallpaper in a vast space will give the space comfort and depth.

Now there’s a word; ‘Depth’. Think of staring into a deep blue sea, it feels vast. Well put deep intense colours on the walls of small spaces and the same applies.

So where to put the colour? In rectangular rooms use the strong colour on the shorter walls. This will make the space feel squarer. In disjointed spaces with irregular areas pick hidden areas and splash out the colour leaving the obvious walls neutral, this will add a lot of interest to the room and bring it together.

Really high ceilings can make a narrow space feel thinner so paint the ceiling deep blue. Add a jazzy pendant light or down lighters, put mirrors on the walls, a multi colored runner on the floor and your narrow corridor will be transformed.

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All About... ...Malvern Concert Club

Malvern Concert Club is more than 100 years old and was founded by Sir Edward Elgar. Its press officer Ernie Kay tells us more about its enduring success.

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been to, another sent their thanks for what they said was a superb performance. One the Club ‘seasoned’ concert goer had Our strengths are that we this to say; ‘The skills of those have been around since 1903, musicians were staggeringly never missed a season and good and I particularly went for attract audiences of around the sopranos who all had that The Kopelman Quartet five hundred, which is unique in marvellous skill of being able to chamber music circles outside change a pure-toned note into of London. The income this one with a slight vibrato to great effect. But having brings in enables us to attract leading international said that how could I not mention the tenor, or indeed artists as well as a judicious mixture with promising the amazing altos, or indeed the bass who had no solo young professionals. We work closely with our but was there providing the foundation all the time.’ venue, the Malvern Forum Theatre, which offers excellent acoustics as well as visibility and comfort hat can we look forward to to the audience. Virtually every artist of note has played for us at sometime or other. This season has in March included international artists Tasmin Little and Ex The Kopelman Quartet will be performing on the Cathedra. The performers are chosen by our officers, 17th of the month. Its members all graduated in particular the Chairman and Honorary Secretary, from the Moscow Conservatoire in the 1970s, a all of which are voluntary posts. All of the Committee ‘golden age’ for the institution during which students have a watching brief for future performers by had the opportunity to work with musicians and listening to the radio and concert going. teachers including Shostakovich and Rostropovich.

Their playing is described as carrying forward a hat kind of music can your rich inheritance of technical excellence, lyricism, audience expect? grace and musical integrity. Their concert features Shostakovich’s Fourth Quartet from 1949 as well From Autumn to Spring each year, we present a as a quartet written by Schubert at the age of 16, series of six concerts and recitals, featuring British something described as an incredibly mature work and overseas artists of international standing. We from one so young. In the first movement of the offer the best of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Brahms Quartet, his second of three, commentators Romantic and Contemporary music. There is an have noted the motif including the notes F-A-E, the emphasis on chamber ensembles, with one or private reference between Brahms and Joachim that two solo instrumental and vocal or choral events gave its name to the earlier sonata movement which, each season. If you become a member - over 370 coincidentally, we heard in last month’s violin and this season - you can save money, but anyone is piano recital. welcome to attend individual concerts and tickets are on sale from the box office of the theatre.

You can pick up a brochure from Malvern Theatres where ticket bookings hat’s been the highlight for can also be made. Our brochure for the you this season?

2011-12 season will be launched at the concert in March, or you can take a look The sold out performance of The Monteverdi at our website, Vespers in October was very well received. One www.malvern-concert-club.co.uk member described it as the best concert they’d ever

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Community Focus Girlguiding Malvern Fact File

Organisation: Girlguiding Malvern Established: March 1911 Contact:

Patricia Robinson Role: Division Commissioner Address: www.girlguidingworcs.org.uk or www.girlguiding.org.uk Contact: 01684-893490 More information: We have over 400 members from Rainbows (5-7year) Brownies (7-10 years) Guides (10-14) Senior Section of Rangers and Young leaders (14-25) Adult leaders. The Trefoil Guild meet twice a month, contact Anthea Fish 01684 564331. There are 22 units in the Division which covers the area around Malvern, Welland, Upton, Longdon & Callow End. We would wecome any adults that could spare a few hours to assist in units

The first Guide Company in Malvern was formed in March 1911, by Miss Alice Baird, headmistress, at St James’s School, West Malvern. She met Lord BadenPowell in April that year at a Scout display at Malvern Winter Gardens, and soon became Worcestershire’s first Guide Commissioner.

Lord and Lady Baden-Powell were her friends and on the school council in the 1930’s, both of their daughters, Heather and Betty, attending the school for part of their education.

A Girl Scout Troop began at the Abbey School, Malvern Wells, in 1911. They were persuaded by Lady Baden Powell to give up their hats and staves and become Girl Guides, during a visit by her in 1916! The 1st Malvern Girls’ College Guide Company opened in 1914.

As you can see most of the early Guide companies were attached to schools, they then were sponsored

by Churches, some still are, but many now function independently.

Brownies started in Malvern Wells in 1920 and Rainbows at the Wyche in 1995.

2010 was the Centenary of Girlguiding UK when the whole country celebrated with a number of adventures and special events. Malvern Division held their finale VISION event at at Elim International College, the former St James School, and everyone renewed their promise with the rest of the country

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at 8.10pm on 20/10/2010. Ending the evening with fireworks.

Malvern Division is celebrating its own centenary and held a Thinking Day Service in the Priory at 6.30pm on 22nd February to which everyone was welcome especially past and present Guiding members. There is to be an exhibition of past & present photographs in the North Aisle of the Priory, it will then be in Malvern Library from 7th-21st March.

There’s a reunion Coffee Morning in Somers Park Church hall on Saturday 26th March from 10am until 4pm when you can look at all the archives that Heather Talbot , the County Archivist, has collected & put together as well as supporting some of the 11 girls that have been selected to go on International trips this summer.

A BBQ fun day at Callow End on May 21st will be the main fund raising event and when the big prize draw will be drawn.

All members will, it is hoped, participate in a Centenary Celebration camp/sleepover or Activity Fun Day at Blackmore Campsite in July.

If there is anyone who would like to volunteer in any way, we always welcome new leaders, please contact Patricia Robinson on 01684 893490.

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Lizzy’s Recipe Leek and Bean No Bake Step into Spring with this lovely green dish. Finely chop the leeks and combine with pasta for a speedy simple supper.

Serves 4 Ready in 15 minutes

1. Thinly slice the leeks and slice the mushrooms.

• 2 medium leeks, washed • 150g mushrooms (approx) • 1 tin flageolet beans • 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) • 2 tbsp green pesto sauce • olive oil (approx 2 tbsp) • Cooked pasta to serve

2. Heat the olive oil in a pan, sauté the leeks and the mushrooms with the garlic.

3. Rinse and drain the flageolet beans and add to the pan along with the pesto sauce.

4. Lower the heat and stir gently.

5. Combine with cooked pasta and serve.

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

Small group demonstrations and hands on cookery in a relaxed friendly setting in Malvern. See www.ourlizzy.com or contact Lizzy on 01684 892688 for more information.

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two minutes from the theatre come and try our lamb or chicken souvlaki swordfish - sea bass - calamari .... see web site for menus

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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.

This is from the Greek word Skoliosis meaning obliquity or crookedness.

Medically it refers to a lateral curvature of the spine although there is nearly always an element of rotation present too. In practice it is extremely common to see some degree of scoliosis. In fact I often think it is more unusual to find someone with a truly straight back.

Scoliosis

What causes it?

A structural scoliosis can be congenital due to abnormalities in the vertebrae from birth, neuromuscular which is secondary to conditions such as spina-bifida or cerebral palsy or idiopathic in which the cause is unknown.

A functional scoliosis is a curvature in an otherwise normal spine. It can be temporary e.g. when the spine becomes twisted due to the muscle spasm of an acute back injury. It can also occur after a leg becomes shortened due to injury or surgery.

In the latter case a built-up shoe or heel lift will

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

straighten the back.

Does it hurt?

Many people carry a mild scoliosis all their life with no symptoms. Others find that they suffer some pain from the muscles and joints due to the asymmetrical forces present. This can get worse with age as general stiffness sets in and the patient is no longer able to compensate for the twist.

These cases are often responsive to my treatment as the improvement in muscle tightness and joint mobility allows them to keep compensating for longer.

What is the treatment?

Severe scoliosis may require surgery as there can be pressure on internal organs due to the rib cage being distorted. I regularly treat milder cases using soft tissue and spinal manipulation where possible.

It is vital to maintain joint mobility and muscle flexibility.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis A different approach to eating might help deal with the symptons

By Allison Maxwell from Colwall Have you ever thought that your joints felt more painful after a meal, only to doubt yourself after hearing that no evidence links food intolerances to rheumatoid arthritis? Well you are not alone! Many people have tried a natural holistic approach to addressing arthritis and some say they’ve had amazing results.

My experience of working in complementary health clinics backs up growing evidence that suggests avoiding certain foods may help ease many of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It is not easy and requires careful planning; it may be beneficial to seek the advice of a qualified nutritionist to assist with the changes.

There are many different forms of arthritis but rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joint or joints. Its chief symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness (sometimes causing deformity) and reduced mobility. It is an auto-immune disorder in which the body improperly rejects the synovial membranes that secrete the lubricating fluid in the joints. Often bone surfaces are destroyed as well. The body, in an attempt to heal, replaces this damaged tissue with scar tissue, which causes the normal spaces within the joints to become narrow, and the bones to fuse together.

Although considered to be a genetic predisposition, natural health approaches can help with its management. There is a belief that specific foods lead to an excess of acidity in the body which can aggravate the condition. Sometimes mental and emotional issues will make matters worse.

Common foods to avoid

The foods that patients most commonly find to irritate their joints are the nightshade family of foods (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, aubergines). There are numerous others foods that once avoided have reduced the symptoms of arthritis in many sufferers.

Here are the main ones; • Food high in oxalic acid like cranberries and plums • Phosphorus-rich foods like red meat, red flesh fish, kidneys, liver, processed meat and soft drinks.

Phosphorous rich food contains high levels of uric acid, which can aggravate the problem • Caffeine, as excessive use causes a loss of vital minerals and vitamins from the body • Fried food, margarine and vegetable oil can worsen inflammation • Alcohol should be avoided as it hampers calcium absorption in the body

Foods to eat

Eating plenty of greens and taking cider apple vinegar aids the body in obtaining a more alkaline balance. Foods with anti-inflammatory properties could help, including ginger, garlic, turmeric and apples. Further foods to recommend include; • Fruits especially rich in vitamin C such as strawberries, apples, peaches, kiwi, mango, cantaloupe melon and papaya • Vegetables rich in beta carotene such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, sweet potato and squash • Fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and tuna are rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acid. Flaxseed also contains Omega 3 • Unsalted nuts and seeds like walnuts, almonds, linseeds and pumpkin seeds • Pulses, lentils and brown unpolished rice • People with arthritis benefit a great deal from food rich in magnesium like apricots, bananas, beans, whole grains and leafy vegetables Eating a balanced nutritious diet helps support the body so it can heal itself naturally. While most arthritic conditions cannot be reversed, many people manage to reduce their pain by following simple dietary advice.

One final important point to note; you should continue as normal with prescribed medication and consult with your doctor if in any doubt regarding your symptoms.

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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01684 891 768 ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR INVESTMENTS OR ARE YOU FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM? ARE YOU CONFUSED ABOUT HOW INHERITANCE TAX WILL AFFECT YOUR FAMILY? ARE YOU UNSURE AS TO HOW MUCH YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETIREMENT FROM YOUR PENSIONS? ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT MEETING THE COST OF LONG TERM CARE? We are able to assist you with your financial arrangements in a clear and concise way.

We provide professional, independent financial advice to fit with your own individual circumstances.

We offer an initial meeting without cost to you and will always let you know the cost of our services prior to work commencing.

We specialise in advice for the elderly and welcome family meetings where possible either at your home, care home or at our central Malvern office.

For further information, please contact;

EugĂŠnie Cameron AIFP APFS Cert CII (MP&ER) Chartered Financial Planner

Cameron and Company Financial Planning Ltd. 1 Worcester Road, Malvern Worcestershire WR14 4QY

01684 891 768 or eugenie@candcfp.co.uk

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Registered Office. As Above. Registered in England and Wales No. 07419494 Cameron and Company Financial Planning Ltd is an appointed representative of Paradigm Financial Advisers Ltd, Paradigm House, Brooke Court, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 3ND who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The Financial Services Authority does not regulate taxation and trust advice.

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Notice Board

March Deadline: Monday 14 March New Opportunities

Do you have some free time?

Want to do something useful or help others?

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Try Volunteering!

This local, friendly group organises fundraising events such as quiz nights and wine tastings about 4 times a year. The group is keen for new ‘Assistants Events Organisers’ to join who have new ideas, energy and enthusiasm! Volunteers to help sell tickets and promote the events and help on the day will also be most welcome.

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

Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal

Street Collections will be held outside Morrison’s Kay Bromley, Volunteer Co-ordinator: 07872 419646 in Malvern Link on Friday March 11th & Saturday March 12th. If you could volunteer for an hour or so, to collect cash donations and give out daffodils, please contact Richard Scott of Marie Curie Cancer Care, on 07850 916414, stating CE KE RAay 8th March at A the date and time you will be available to help at C N A P Tuesd cake race.

Morrison’s, Malvern. n o n fu s ual Pan will be d group n a There ern’s 3rd ann s e ss , busine Malv er 50’s Clubs, for prizes: ov onsored m o fr 4 p of tS ete Come and help restore wildlife Teams ds will comp ressed, Mos ection. rich coppice in Park Wood, West of frien est Fancy D a Toddlers S ry Park rio 0, B me Malvern! under 5 for the first ti rn Rotary in P e d lv an a m p M 0 y r .0 b e 2 d m Volunteers are meeting at 10am on: e 0 to is .3 ls Cus Organ from 12 ern Hil on Centre, lv 2nd and 27th March a M ati om forms fr Tourist Inform430 n o ti a Please contact Dave or Kelda on Applic The Splash, 01684 862 r , o e 01684 575516 y ic r v a r Ser the Lib www.wildwoodcrafts.com

Malvern Hills Walk for St Richard’s Hospice on Saturday, 21st May Now open for registrations: ring the fundraising team on 01905 763963 www.strichards.org.uk/malvernwalk

www.malvernhillscoppicenetwork.org.uk

C.A.N. WEIGHT BALANCE Counselling Acupuncture Nutrition www.canweightbalance.co.uk FREE PREVIEW EVENING A no diet programme to facilitate weight loss We invite you to find out about our unique programme At the Beacon Clinic, Portland Road, Malvern

14 March 2011 - 7.30-9.00 pm

To book your free place contact Alison Moon

07989 940528 or alisonmoon@clara.co.uk

Gala Dinner and Charity Auction

The Bank House, Bransford

Saturday 16 April 7pm to Midnight

Come and help us celebrate our 100th Anniversary Tickets £35 each www.rspca-worcester.co.uk 01905 20822

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What’s On in March

4 & 5 March

Open Days at the Downs Malvern College Prep 4 March: Pre-prep, 2 - 5pm 5 March: Whole School, 9.30am - 12.30pm. 01684 544108. www.thedowns.malcol.org

Tuesday 4 March

Quiz Night at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 7 for 7.30pm Teams of 4. £6 including light refreshment. Licenced bar. Ticket only: 01684 573864 or 01684 563429. For St Richard’s Hospice.

Friday 4 March

Women’s World Day of Prayer A service at St Andrew’s, Poolbrook at 2pm and at St Peter’s, Cowleigh Rd at 7.30pm.

Service is compiled by the women of Chile and the event at St Andrew’s will include slides of Chile from 12.30pm.

Charities Mini-Market At United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link 10am - noon. Benefits local charities.

Admission £2.

Clear you Clutter - rebalance your life workshop Discover what clutter really represents in your life by examining how your external clutter relates to your internal world. Price £25. To book a place contact Catherine on 07854 486869 or email catherine@fengshuisociety.org.uk www.energy-alignment.com

Saturday 5 March Saturday 5 March

Tuesday 8 March

Malvern Small Business Forum 7pm - 9pm, Elgar Room, main Council Office next to Priory Lodge on the corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Malvern. New members welcome. Meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For more information go to our new website: www.msbf.biz Malvern

Wednesday 9 March

Storytellers A storyround for tellers and listeners, at the Great Malvern Hotel. Tel: Robin 01531 630215 or Peggy 01905 831032. Email: info@malvernstorytellers.co.uk

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What’s On in March Friday 11 March

Saturday 12 March

Monday 14 March Thursday 17 March Sunday 20 March

Friday 25th March

Fairtrade Coffee Morning - Show up & Show off Priory Lodge Hall, Avenue Rd, Malvern. 10.30am - 12noon. Special guest Juliana Sampana, President Akoma Co-operation Society, Ghana.

Jazz Evening ‘Spring into March’

With Phil Probert’s ‘Jazz Mates’ at the Gryphon Room, Malvern College Sports Complex. 7pm -11pm. Tickets £22.50 to include a three course supper, licensed bar and raffle, can be obtained from 01452 529819. Promoted by the Friends of the Three Choirs Festival. See www.3choirs.org The Hill Poets at Great Malvern Hotel - 7pm start Why not come & join us. Small friendly group. Bring along your own work or any work of others.

Spring Shopping & Brunch (in Aid of MacMillan Cancer Support) at Colwall Village Hall. 9.30am - 12.30pm (Brunch served at 11.30am). To reserve your table call Anne on 07590 536768 or call in to Goodwins Estate Agents, Colwall. £11.95 Garden Open Day at Little Malvern Court, Little Malvern 2pm - 5pm. £5 for adults, £0.50 for children 4 - 14yrs, under 4s free. Parking is plentiful and free, with the local Army Cadets guiding visitors. The Gardens of Little Malvern Court should be a delight of spring bulbs and flowers. Tea & cakes, plants & flowers available to purchase. Profits of the day go to the local Malvern & Upton Division of SSAFA Forces Help, which supports Service men & women from the Royal Navy, Army & Royal Air Force and their families in time of need.

The Malvern Friends of Cancer Research UK AGM & Quiz The Abbey Hotel, Malvern 6.30pm, followed by a Quiz at 7.30pm. All welcome. Admission to Quiz £5.

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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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Saturday 5 & 19 March

March Mon 28 Feb Thu 3 Wed 9 Thu 17 Mon 21 Sat 26 Thu 31

Every Friday 19 March Saturday 2 April

Happy Hoopers

Happy Hoopers family hula hoop session 10am @ Malvern College Sports ComplexWoodshears Rd. Wide range of hoops provided.

Phone Paula for more details 07985 211555 or www.happyhoopers.co.uk Malvern Priory - Sun 13 March Fairtrade Fortnight exhibition in North Aisle all day 12.30 Lunch Box talk by Revd Neil Patterson “The Book of Common Prayer”. Tea/Coffee available, bring your own lunch talk starts at 1.00pm 11.30am & 7.30pm Holy Communion with imposition of ashes 6.30pm Girlguiding Malvern Lunch Box Talk by Ian Rowat “The Malvern Hills”. Tea/coffee available, bring your own lunch. Talk starts at 1pm Churches Together in Malvern Lent Talk “What is Good” by Dr June Jones. Starts 7.15pm Malvern Town Council Chairman Spring Charity Concert in aid of Peace of Mind Appeal.

Starts at 11.30am Lunch Box concert by pupils from Malvern St James. Tea/coffee available. Bring your own lunch. Talk starts at 1pm 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 Malvern Male Voice Choir Concert at St Edmunds Hall, College Rd, Malvern. 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Tickets in advance only £8 (children £4) available from Ray Worth 01684 892772. In aid of Cancer Research UK

Practical Gard er’sand ens t e Landscaping P Hard landscaping, patios, paths, paving Soft Landscaping, turfing, hedging, planting, pruning Free estimates

01684 576284 pwmg@hotmail.co.uk www.petersgardenlandscapers.co.uk

Fiona Hopes Professional Gardener

MALVERN

01684 564571 07543 548871 Dave Timms GARDEN READY FOR A SPRING CLEAN? Lawns prepared Beds dug-over Hedges tidied up New beds prepared

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

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

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Specialist Plant Centre

Grange Farm

NURSERY

A Specialist Plant Centre

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

A family owned business full of character.

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

Restock and Restore your Garden with our Beautiful Plants

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

Email: grangefmnursery@btconnect.com

Watering Hole Water features Pond pumps Pond liner Seasonal bedding plants Granite grave vases Millbank Garage, Storridge, WR13 5EN Sun 10-4, Mon to Sat 9.30-6 01886 880446 Closed Thursdays

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