All About St John's & Villages Aug/Sept 2018

Aug/Sept 2018 Issue 45

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Contents

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34 26 Financial Advice 6 Enjoy Local 8 Competition Malvern Autumn Show 11 Business News 12 - 13 Community News 14 - 15 Worcester Festival 18 Business News 21 Hallow Horticultural Show 22 Worcester Civic Society 24 Minty Recipes 26 Lower Broadheath Shop 28 Notice Board 30 & 31 Classes & Courses 33 What’s On 34 - 36 Theatre News 38 Competition Malvern Theatres 38 www.facebook.com/allaboutmalvernhills @allaboutmalvern Instagram: allaboutlocalmagazines www.allaboutworcester.com

Worcester comes alive in August and September with several fantastic festivals. In August the Worcester Festival bursts into life, with dozens of different activities including music, walks, children’s activities, a duck race on the river and a grand fireworks finale. On the second Sunday in August the Worcester Show returns to Gheluvelt Park. This superb event offers a free day of entertainment.

Then in September Worcester Music Festival brings hundreds of musicians together for a weekend of performances, workshops and events, all of which are free. In the ten years since it started, its raised more than £50,000 for local good causes.

Enjoy the summer!

Sascha McDonald - The Editor Cover Photo The railway bridge over the river Severn, Photographed by All About Magazines DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Sascha McDonald (owner & publisher) Colwall, Malvern WR13 6QN sascha@allabout-local.com 01684 252242 | 07906 573352 ADVERTISING Tina Palmer - 07952 591031 tina@allabout-local.com EDITORIAL & DISTRIBUTION: James McDonald - 01684 252242 james@allabout-local.com All About St John's & villages is distributed to 10,600 homes & businesses over 2 months CONTRIBUTORS Roots, Gary Morris NEXT BOOKING/COPY DEADLINE Thursday 13th Sept for Oct/Nov edition

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of the advert. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted under the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All About Magazines does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form - electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without prior consent of the publisher. All About Local Magazines Ltd is registered in England and Wales Company No. 7200758

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Advice

five tips for being tax-wise

By Independent Financial Adviser Gary Morris Though the tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, effective tax planning needn’t be a mad March rush. In an ideal world, tax planning wouldn’t be left until towards the end of the tax year. Here’s our list of handy hints to help you get ahead.

1. Your ISA allowance: Use it if you can!

With a cash ISA or a stocks and shares ISA (or a combination of the two) you can save or invest up to £20,000 a year tax free. To help you maximise the benefits of ISAs, here are four things to consider when planning for the year ahead…

• If you are in a position to, it makes sense for you and your spouse to take advantage of each other’s ISA allowance, particularly if one of you has more financial resources than the other. That way, you can save (in the case of cash ISAs) or invest (in the case of stocks and shares ISAs) up to £40,000 in 2018/19.

• Currently, 16 and 17-year-olds actually get two ISA allowances, as they’re able to open a Junior ISA (which for 2018/19 has a limit of £4,260) and an adult cash ISA. This means that you can put away up to £24,260 in your child’s name tax free this tax year.

• People aged 18-39 can open a Lifetime ISA, which entitles them to save up to £4,000 a year until they’re 50. The government will top up the savings by 25%, up to a maximum of £1,000 a year.

• Remember: Not all ISAs are flexible, so check your terms and conditions.

2. Consider topping up your pension Normally, between you and your employer, you can pay a maximum of £40,000 into your pension in a tax year (it’s called your annual allowance) before it becomes subject to tax. Take steps to maximise your pension pot. If you don’t manage to make full use of your £40,000 pensions annual allowance this tax year, you can carry it forward for up to three years. You can also boost your basic State Pension by paying voluntary Class 3 National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

3. Limiting inheritance tax You can act at any time to help reduce a potential inheritance tax (IHT) bill when you’re no longer around. An IHT bill only applies if your estate is valued above £325,000.

One way you can do this is by giving away up to £3,000 worth of gifts (such as money or

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possessions) each tax year, so they are no longer included when the value of your estate is calculated.

This is known as the annual exemption.

The exemption applies to individuals – so as a couple you can make £6,000 worth of gifts. It can also be carried forward for one year so, if you didn’t do this last year (2017/18), then you can, as a couple, make £12,000 worth of gifts before 6 April 2019.

4. Making charitable donations Will you be donating to any worthy causes this 2018/19 tax year?

If you are, you can receive full tax relief on your contributions through Gift Aid, or straight from your wages or pension via Payroll Giving.

If you’re a higher rate taxpayer (i.e. if you pay 40% or 45% tax) you can claim back the difference between the tax on your donation and what the charity got back. You’ll need to give details when filling out your Self-Assessment tax return (if you’re not required to fill one of these out, get in touch with HMRC).

5. Be savvy with your capital gains tax allowance Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax on the gains (i.e. profit) you make when you sell something, such as an investment portfolio or second home. But everyone has an annual allowance before CGT applies, of £11,700 (in 2018/19). Like the ISA allowance, it doesn’t roll over, so if you don’t use it you’ll lose out – and may have to pay more tax in the future.

Gary has 23 years experience in financial advice and specialises in Investments, Pensions, Inheritance Tax and Trusts.

As well as being a Chartered Financial Planner he is also one of only a few Fellows of the Chartered Insurance Institute in Worcestershire providing a high quality professional service.

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Enjoy Local 1. worcestershire open studios Discover a wide variety of art and crafts this August bank holiday weekend, when artists and arts organisations open their studios, homes and shared spaces across Worcestershire. More than 170 artists take part including many in and around Worcester. There will be the chance to talk to artists and watch them at work as well as a chance to purchase their work. Some venues also offer refreshments and demonstrations. Worcestershire Open Studios takes place from Saturday 25th August to Monday 27th August.

For further details, see www.worcestershireopenstudios.org

2. Ladybird picnicGo Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust is holding a Ladybird Picnic Family Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August.

Starting at 11am, there will stalls to browse, pony rides, a bouncy castle, face painting, archery and a raffle. You are welcome to bring to bring your own picnic and admission to the event at Norton Parish Hall (WR5 2QB) is free.

The day will help to raise money for childhood cancer awareness, research and support. gracekellyladybird.co.uk

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things to enjoy local During Aug & Sept

3. maize maze madness It’s time for some ‘Maize Maze Madness’! Situated between Malvern and Worcester, Broadfields Farm re-opened its maze, created in a field of maize at the end of July. The theme for the maze this year is Peter Rabbit, giving plenty to explore for children young and old.

If you tire of the maze there are further games to play in the farm’s courtyard area, while food and drink will be available, allowing you to make a day out of your visit. To check opening times and admission prices visit www.broadfieldsfarm.co.uk

4. worcester music festival Worcester Music Festival offers a weekend of free music events across the city between Friday 14th and Sunday 16th September. Launched ten years ago, it’s one of the largest metropolitan festivals in the UK, featuring over 250 artists across 20 venues in the city. Although events are free, audiences are asked to donate to a chosen charity and over 10 years the festival has raised more than £50,000 for local causes. Money raised this year will be donated to Worcestershire Association of Carers. As well as gigs there are several free workshops throughout the weekend, including dance, drumming, spoken word and a host of musical instruments. www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk

5. the 2018 worcester show The 2018 Worcester Show, celebrating the creativity and green fingered skills of local people, takes place in Gheluvelt Park on Sunday 12th August.

There are dozens of competition classes to enter for this year’s show, with everything from growing giant vegetables to displaying flowers and floral decorations, creating handicrafts and photography, baking and categories for children. There’s also music, entertainment, stalls to browse and other activities throughout the day.

You will find full details at www.worcestershow.org.uk

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Once again the Large Model Association will be displaying some of the country’s biggest and best models, with a share of the profits going to local good causes.

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‘It’s not just about driving, it’s also about companionship’ says Alastair Cameron, who runs the service in Malvern. ‘We aren’t carers, but we do take extra care of our customers. We don’t just drop them at the supermarket, we’ll assist them around the store and are happy to unpack the groceries when they are home again. If it’s a trip to the doctor, we can accompany them and even report back to a concerned son or daughter.’

As well as Alastair, the other drivers are Katherine and Bev. They are all first-aid trained and DBSchecked. ‘Some people specifically ask for a lady driver which is fine’ continues Alastair ‘and unlike using a taxi company, you’ll know who is coming to collect you.’

The company has an operator’s licence from the local authority and carries out other duties including school runs. They also carry out airport or cruise drop-off and pick-ups at any time, seven days a week.

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FUSION PLUMBING AND HEATING After fourteen years working in plumbing, Duanne Hill has installed countless heating and plumbing systems in homes and businesses across the area.

After leaving the army, Duanne went back to college full-time and spent two years training then working with another installer before setting up his own business.

He’s on the Gas Safe Register (nr. 222837), the official list of businesses who are registered to work safely and legally on gas appliances.

He continues his professional training on a regular basis, keeping fully up to date with the latest regulations and developments in the safe installation of gas appliances.

Duanne is a Worcester Accredited Installer. He specialises in the installation of Worcester Bosch boilers and after registering with the Financial Conduct Authority, he will soon be offering finance on all Worcester Bosch products. ‘They come with an extended guarantee’ says Duanne, ‘which together with the aftercare service and their reliability gives homeowners real peace of mind.’

A lot of Duanne’s work is based on recommendation from satisfied clients. He carries out everything from bathroom installation to the complete renovation of heating and plumbing systems in large houses. He installs cookers and deals with breakdowns, maintenance and servicing on Worcester boilers. He also completes Landlord safety checks.

He works across the three counties and is happy to talk to you with no obligation about any heating or plumbing jobs you might be planning.

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News

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NEWS FROM ST RICHARD'S HOSPICE St Richard’s Hospice has begun work to build new facilities. Phase one of the £5.3million build programme will create more facilities at the hospice in Worcester.

You can read more about the Build 2020 campaign at www.strichards.org.uk

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VOLUNTEERING FOR VICTIM SUPPORT Victim Support is an independent charity for people affected by crime and traumatic events. The local team is currently looking for more volunteers who are empathetic, nonjudgemental and want to make a difference to the community. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and ongoing guidance. When fully trained, volunteers will then begin to directly support people affected by crime. Much of the support offered is initially given by telephone, volunteers are provided with mobile phones and essential expenses are reimbursed.

For more information about volunteering, email westmerciavolunteering@ victimsupport.org.uk or for an informal chat call (01905) 726885. www.victimsupport.org.uk

News CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES In the run up to Christmas every year, Cards for Good Causes organises two pop-up charity Christmas card shops in Worcester. Selling cards representing more than 250 charities, they’ve raised more than £40 million nationally over the past decade, representing at least 70p in every pound. As well as national charities, the Worcester shops support organisations working locally including Friends of Worcestershire Royal Hospital, The Brain Tumour Charity, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and Help for Heroes. In order to run the two Worcester shops this year, managers and volunteers are needed who can help between October and December.

Contact Pauline Jenkins on 01432 360543 for more information.

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO A WIDE RANGE OF CHARITIES

Cards for Good Causes is looking for SHOP MANAGERS in Worcester from October to December Our seasonal pop-up shops sell Christmas cards and gifts to support local and national charities. If you are organised, enthusiastic and enjoy being part of a friendly team, running one of our shops is rewarding, sociable and fun.

Part-time flexible hours available.

To find out more please contact: Pauline Jenkins 01432 360543 pauline.jenkins@cfgc.org.uk www.cardsforcharity.org.uk

AUDIOBOOK LIBRARY A charity is currently offering the chance of free membership to its audiobook library for people in Worcester who might struggle to meet the cost of joining. Listening Books offers a great resource for anyone who finds reading difficult due to dyslexia, physical and sensory impairments, learning difficulties such as autism, or mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

The charity’s library has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles including bestsellers, which can be borrowed digitally or through the post.

If you'd like more information about Listening Books, visit www.listening-books.org.uk If you'd like to get in touch, you can email ajaggers@listening-books.org.uk or call 020 7407 9417.

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worcester FESTIVAL For a fortnight in August, The Worcester Festival offers music, exhibitions, trails and all kinds of activities around the city. Many of the events are completely free and the whole festival is overseen by Percy the Peacock!

As the festival mascot, Percy can often be found at festival events, or walking around the centre of Worcester. This year, Percy has his very own trail – simply spot Percy’s cheeky face in twenty shops around Crowngate and you could win a prize! There’s also a family quiz trail and a Percy colouring competition, just pop into the festival box office at Huntingdon Hall to pick up the details.

There’s plenty else going on for the opening day of the festival on Saturday 11th August. A peal of bells will ring out from the cathedral at 10am before the Lord Mayor officially declares the festival open, outside The Guildhall at 10.55am.

The festival brochure has almost 30 different activities to take part in on the opening day alone!

Some of the highlights include arts and craft workshops, tours of the cathedral, the Worcester Stands Tall Sculpture trail, a Living History show at Spetchley Park, and the St Richard’s Hospice Duck Race on the river (spectating from South Quay). Once again, the popular Gugge 2000 band will be performing in the city centre.

Through the week, Battle of Worcester Society guides will be leading tours around some of the city’s historic places. It’s a chance to learn about the last battle of the English Civil War, see some of the places associated with the battle and learn things you never knew about the Faithful City.

The cathedral has a number of tours taking place throughout the festival, giving you the chance to venture into places around this historic building which aren’t usually open to the public. There’s a tour of the gardens, the chance to visit the cathedral’s medieval library, while for one of the best views of the city, you can climb the tower.

The Commandery hosts a number of children’s workshops. At The Hive and the City Museum

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Duck Race - Photo by Andy Miller and Art Gallery, exhibitions and activities explore Worcestershire in the Ice Age. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the city comes alive with street music from, among others, The Ambassadors Showband Derby and Someone at the Door Samba Band.

Monday 27th August is the final day of the festival, which finishes in spectacular style with an evening fireworks display by the river, with entertainment beforehand on South Quay by the river.

The Worcester Festival takes place from Saturday 11th August to Monday 27th August The above is just a small part of what’s going on!

You can read more in the festival brochure which can be picked up from the Worcester Live box office at Huntingdon Hall and Worcester Tourist Information Centre, next to The Guildhall.

Please book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment – even if an event is free – as places on many events are limited. It’s also worth checking in advance about the disabled access for an event – unfortunately some venues and events may not be suitable. For details, call the box office on (01905) 611427 or visit www.worcesterfestival.co.uk

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Business News

TOP OF THE POOPS If you’re a dog owner, but struggle to clean up after your pet, there’s help at hand from a new service.

Top of the Poops offers a professional dog waste removal service and will visit your home once or twice a week to lend a hand.

It’s been set up by Kathryn Nuttall who believes its important to offer an affordable service. ‘We want to make sure our help is within the reach of as many people as possible’ she says, ‘and we don’t insist that you sign up with us for the longer term.

There are many reasons why people sometimes struggle with clearing up, from physical limitations to a lack of time. Whatever the reason, we’d like to help.’

Once cleaning up is completed grass, shoes and tools are sanitised. The dog waste is taken away and disposed of appropriately. The service is available to both home owners and commercial premises around the WR2 postcode area.

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Local Show

hallow horticultural show Hallow Horticultural Society has had a busy year so far, with trips out, a Spring Show, and many inspiring speakers.

One of the highlights of the year is the Annual Show, which takes place this year on Saturday 15th September. Starting at 2pm in Hallow Parish Hall, this is an opportunity for everyone, not just keen gardeners, to show off the fruits of their labours.

There are classes for all ages and abilities, including children. You can take part whether you are a gardener or not and you don’t have to be a member of Hallow Gardeners to enter.

Apart from the usual flower, fruit and vegetable classes for those who have green fingers, there’s a chance for photographers, cooks, sewers, and flower arrangers to exhibit. Take a look at the show schedule on the website (see below) and click on the link. If you would like to enter, just fill in the entry form and get it back by Thursday evening 13th September, or pop it in an envelope and leave it at either of the village shops in

Hallow. Don’t be shy, remember, it’s not the winning but the taking part, although you may be surprised!

If you don’t feel up to exhibiting then just come along to admire what’s on display and enjoy a cuppa and a piece of homemade cake. You might even be inspired to take part in the future.

Away from the show, Hallow Horticultural Society has a summer social evening for its members taking place at Bonterre C.I.C. at Top Barn in August. In September there’s a trip to Tyntesfield House and Gardens as well as a talk about Climbers later in the month. If you would like to become a member, (no you don’t have to be a gardener) you can join now or at the show. It costs just £10 for the remainder of this year and all of 2019.

www.hallowgardeners.co.uk

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Feature

worcester civic society Worcester has a long and proud history.

The city can lay claim to being the home of many notable people, buildings and moments that were pivotal in English history. Worcester Civic Society exists to champion the city’s heritage and with a varied programme of events they create opportunities for discussion, particularly on matters affecting the City’s development and presentation. Sandra Taylor, a member of the society, tells us more.

When most people hear the words ‘Civic Society’ they think of matters relating to the city/town Mayor or local dignitaries when in reality we are a group concerned primarily with matters relating to heritage and urban development within their local area.

You could call us the public voice that champions the cause of saving historic monuments and buildings from falling into disrepair or being sold off to developers with an eye to demolishing them. We also keep a keen eye on proposals for new housing, business parks or other commercial developments that will impact on the local area in a variety of ways.

Worcester is a city rich in heritage and culture with historic connections dating back to the Domesday Book. Worcester Civic Society strives to ensure that its beauty, history, character and culture are preserved and enjoyed by all.

The society has representation at all planning meetings relating to future developments within the area and is also responsible for the Blue Plaques at historic sites such the old city gates, commemorating noted former citizens of the city such as Alice Ottley, Hannah Snell and the Reverend Geoffrey Studdert-Kennedy.

Throughout the year the society arranges events or talks each month (with the exception of August due to many people being away). This year saw members visit the historic town of Ludlow where we were guests of Ludlow Civic Society, enjoying refreshments on arrival before being taken on a

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guided tour of the town. In September there will be a day trip to Wells in Somerset.

Topics covered in talks have ranged from Worcester Cathedral, the Worcestershire Regiment and its connection with the city and the RAF at Croome Park. Forthcoming events include the society having a stall at the Worcester Show in Gheluvelt Park on 12th August, members of Ludlow Civic Society visiting Worcester, the Annual General Meeting in November and a social evening for members in December or January.

Two heritage trails are currently being developed, one within the city itself and a lengthy, more strenuous trail covering 17 miles circling around the city. Further blue plaques are also planned and the 2019 programme of events will shortly be finalised.

We are always pleased to welcome new members. Membership of the Civic Society is open to all, details of corporate, family and individual membership can be found on the Society website along with a subscription form: www.worcestercivicsociety.org.uk . Alternatively payment can be made by cheque via the post, the details of the Membership Secretary can be found on the Membership page of the website.

www.worcestercivicsociety.org.uk

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Recipe

minty recipes

Happy Holidays!

from Meg at Roots Family Farm Shop We have recently launched a series of ‘Wednesday Workshops’ at Roots, a morning of sharing skills, tips and tricks of growing and preparing herbs, flowers and salads. For each course, we prepare a few recipes for our guests to take home and try. By far the most popular yet has been the selection of ‘Minty recipes’. I think this is because mint, particularly traditional Spearmint, is one of the easiest to grow and most common herbs to pop up, year after year in everyone’s garden like a good, reliable, old friend. Those young mint shoots burst into life in April and if you keep picking, then the plant rewards you with a plentiful supply all summer and well into the autumn until the first frosts.

Minty Apple Mojito

Mint Sauce Ingredients 4 tbsp spearmint 1 tsp caster sugar pinch salt juice of half a lemon

Ingredients

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

A big handful of fresh spearmint leaves

half tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp just boiled water

4 tsp caster sugar 2 limes, one juiced, one sliced crushed ice chilled cloudy apple juice (750ml) a splash of white rum

Makes enough for 4-6 people to dress roast spring lamb.

Finely chop the mint, add sugar, salt, lemon, vinegar and mustard. Stir, then add a little just boiled water to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately.

Put the ice, lime, sugar, mint and rum (if using) into a large jug and pour over the apple juice. Stir well, allow to ‘steep’ briefly, then pour into serving glasses of your choice.

Mint Tea BE GENEROUS At least three large sprigs per cup Water a minute or so off the boil A large dessert spoon of honey and a thick wedge of lemon Put the honey, mint and lemon wedge into a mug of your choice then pour over the hot water. Allow to steep, enjoying the aromas until cool enough to sip. This is a particularly reviving, warm tonic.

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News

LOWER BROADHEATH SHOP Plans to open a Community Shop in Lower Broadheath are progressing well. Planning approval has been granted for a temporary shop next to The Bell Inn, which will offer a range of local services.

Before that, there’s more work to do and volunteers are needed to help make the plans a reality.

Earlier this year a share offer was opened to raise £25,000 towards the project and that target has now been met, thanks to a great response from many people in the village and beyond. The project has also been awarded grants of £10,000 each from The National Lottery Fund Awards for All and The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation.

Can you help with Phase Two? A stand-alone shop group is being formed to start thinking about what goods people want to see for sale.

A volunteer group is being formed with one or two leaders, Post Office volunteers are needed and the number of hours the shop can open will

depend on how many volunteers come forward.

A site group will also be formed for arranging utilities, gardening, upkeep decorating and general maintenance which will keep the shop looking smart.

There is also a vacancy for a part-time shop manager, working 20 hours a week on a competitive salary. Please see the website www.lowerbroadheathshop.com or email info@lowerbroadheathshop.com for details.

There’s a Lower Broadheath Community Shop Showcase event taking place on Wednesday 19th September. It’s a chance to meet local producers and sample some of the products that will be stocked in the new shop. Its also a chance to get an update on how the project is progressing and have your say. The Showcase event begins at 8pm in the Memorial Hall on Church Lane (WR2 6QY) www.lowerbroadheathshop.com facebook: lowerbroadheathshop Twitter: broadheathshop

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Notice Board new buddhist group Amida Worcester Run by Rev. Satyavani. Meeting once a month on a Saturday at 2pm, upstairs in Wayland's Yard on Foregate Street. All welcome.

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CARPETS & FLOOR COVERINGS Hardy plant society talk Saturday 8th September The Worcestershire Group presents ‘A Blaze of Colour’, an illustrated talk by Tim Walker, showing how to make our gardens more colourful in autumn, right through until the first frosts.

2pm at Crowle Parish Hall, (WR7 4AZ) Plant sales, raffle and refreshments available.

Visitors welcome at £3.

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A trail of giraffe sculptures Continues until 16th September St Richard’s Hospice and Wild in Art

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Notice Board repair cafe worcester takes place at Unity House (WR5 1BE) on the second Saturday of every month, between 11am and 2pm No August Cafe, returns Sat 8th Sept Find out more on our Facebook page:

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One world in our park A Celebration of the communities living around Fort Royal Park 5pm to 10pm in Fort Royal Park on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August With games, entertainment and refreshments, ending with the chance to watch the Worcester Festival Fireworks from a great vantage point!

Summer Activities for Children, Teenagers and Families At Worcester Arts Workshop between 6th and 17th August Including painting, felting, puppetry, origami, theatre and more!

Facebook: @WorcesterArtsWorkshop Twitter: @TheArtsWorkshop

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Classes are held in Leigh Sinton on Mondays (am beginners, pm improvers). Come on your own or with friends, classes are informal and fun! For details of both beginners and improvers classes starting in October please contact Joyce Skelton on 07584 299153 or

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the black pear gardening club New members always welcome!

15th Sept – Illustrated talk: ‘Gardens of Madeira and the 2013 Flower Festival’ by Brian Skeys. Entry: £1.50 members, £3 nonmembers, including refreshments. Meetings start 2.30pm at Powick Parish Hall

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The Battle of Worcester Commemorative Drumhead Ceremony Starting at The Guildhall on Saturday 1st September at 5pm a parade led by local dignitaries, Battle of Worcester Society members, Cromwell Association members and the public will make its way to The Commandery on Sidbury for refreshment in a 17th Century bar.

At 6.45 pm the assembled crowd will march to the top of Fort Royal Hill and at 7pm a short service will commemorate those who died in the Battle of Worcester on 3rd Sept 1651.

A cannon and muskets will be fired during the ceremony. All are welcome.

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Fields of Battle - Lands of Peace A powerful outdoor photographic exhibition telling of the healed scars of World War One through the fields of battle themselves.

On Cathedral Square throughout September www.fieldsofbattle1418.org At the same time, WW1 – The People’s Exhibition is at Henry Sandon Hall, Royal Porcelain Works on Severn Street, telling the story of the war and home front in Worcestershire.

www.ww1worcestershire.co.uk

The Battle of Worcester Society – Civil War Nights Lucy Moore, Author, Historian and Television Presenter talks about her recently published book Lady Fanshawe’s Receipt Book – the Life and Times of a Heroine of the English Civil War. Thursday 2nd August in The Great Hall at The Commandery Doors open 6pm, talk begins 7pm Commandery Café open for refreshments Tickets: £3 for students, £5 for BOWS members, £7 for guests

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Have you made your Will yet?

Make September the month you do St Richard's Hospice Write a Will month is back!

Make a simple Will during September for only ÂŁ95 for a single or ÂŁ150 for a double Will. Participating solicitors will give 100% of donations to St Richard's Hospice.

Limited appointments available For details of solicitors or for more information visit

www.strichards.org.uk/write-a-will or contact Ria Simons 01905 763 963

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St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT Registered charity number 515668 32 Registered company number 01850502

Classes & Courses

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pilates classes

Beginners spaces available in September at Hallow on Friday mornings and on Monday evenings at Wichenford.

Safe, effective exercise to help with back problems or injuries. Improve posture, flexibility and core strength. Pilates Body Control trained teacher with 18 years experience, specialising in the over 45s. Friendly. Non-competitive and fun.

Existing classes running daily at several local venues, including a seated class on Monday mornings at Lower Broadheath, suitable for anybody who wishes to do Pilates but finds floor based exercise difficult.

Tuesday afternoon 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Evening 7pm to 8 pm St Peter's Community Hall.

Thursday evening 7pm to 8pm Fort Royal School, Wylds Lane, Worcester.

Monday 11.30am - 12.30pm No.8 Pershore Thursday 2.30 - 3.30pm No.8 in Pershore

All classes taught by physiotherapists who are qualified Pilates instructors.

For more information and to book places please call Sue on 07974 343609 or by email sue579@icloud.com

Contact Rosemary on 01905 350642 E-mail: pilatesmovement@hotmail.co.uk

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Cost: £250

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What’s On

8th-16th September Artists in Residence Demonstrations Delicious food

aug & sept Thursday 9th August until Saturday 11th August Worcester CAMRA Beer, Cider and Perry Festival at Worcester Racecourse.

Pre-booking essential, visit www.worcesterbeerfest.org.uk Saturday 11th August Tread The Boards presents The Wizard Of Oz at The Swan Theatre A family performance starting 1pm, tickets are £12 adult, £10 under 16, £38 family (2 adults & 2 children) See www.worcesterlive.co.uk

ART & CRAFT GALLERY & CAFE Open: Weds to Sun ~ plus Bank Holidays ~ March to Dec ~ from 10am to 5pm

HOME END FARM, CRADLEY - entrance on the A4103

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Friday 17th August until Sunday 19th August Old Bush Blues Three days of music, beer, cider, wine, food and fun at The Old Bush in Callow End. For info and tickets see www.oldbushblues.co.uk Sunday 19th August Malvern Hills District Brass Band play at Bands in the Park in Cripplegate Park, St Johns, from 2pm. Come and enjoy a free afternoon of music

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Sunday 12th August The Worcester Show From 10am to 5pm in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester.

An annual community event with live music, market street, community stalls, fun dog show, food and refreshment.

Lots of great entertainments for children as well as a Sports Zone. Two large marquees host over 120 competitive classes including giant vegetables, flowers, handicrafts, photography, baking and modelling.

Free entry (£3 car parking charge) www.worcestershow.org.uk

Tuesday 21st August to Friday 25th August Unique Yoga & Aerial Fitness at The Fold in Bransford. Four days of outdoor sessions for young people aged 5 to 25 years old.

Cost: £15 for four sessions, booking essential.

See www.everybodydance.org.uk

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What’s On

Saturday 25th until Monday 27th August Worcestershire Open Studios Discover a wide variety of arts and crafts in and around Worcester and see artists at work. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org Sunday 26th August The Swan Theatre Summer Fête from 11am to 4pm.

As part of the Worcester Festival 2018, the Swan Theatre brings the traditional village fête to the city for the day! The bar will be open and there will be games, table-top sales, cakes, sweets, prizes, films and face-painting. A great fun day for all the family – free entry!

Saturday 1st September World in a Day Music Festival 2pm to 11pm at The Fold in Bransford, enjoy live music, food and drink in a friendly atmosphere. For details and tickets see www.worldinadayfestival.co.uk Saturday 8th September Worcester Repair Café is back!

11am to 2pm at Unity House off Stanley Road and on the second Saturday of each month.

See Repair Café Worcester on Facebook or email repaircafeworcester@gmail.com Friday 14th until Sunday 16th September Worcester Music Festival Dozens of free performances and workshops across the city over three days, raising money for charity www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk Saturday 15th September Hallow Horticultural Society Annual Show 2pm at Hallow Parish Hall www.hallowgardeners.co.uk Sunday 16th September Worcester City Half-Marathon and 10k Starting 9am and 9.45am from Worcester Racecourse, plus a Young Athletes Run See www.worcestercityrun.com

or call 01684 252 242 by Friday 14 Sept 2018 at the latest

Old Court Nurseries & The Picton Garden Colwall www.autumnasters.co.uk 01684 540416 WR13 6QE

More than 110 years of plants, passion & expertise Beautiful autumn garden and nursery Specialist growers of Michaelmas daisies and late season herbaceous, plants stocked also include alpines and tender perennials National Plant Collection® of Michaelmas Daisies OPEN: July Wed - Saturday 2-5pm August Wed-Sunday 11-5pm September - 20th October DAILY 11-5pm Garden Entrance: £3.50, children free Groups welcome by appointment

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What’s On

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Sunday 23rd September Sunday Market at The Fold in Bransford, a chance to shop local for some of the area’s best local produce, plants, crafts.

11am to 2pm See www.thefold.org.uk Tuesday 25th September Worcester Rep presents ‘Lost the Plot’ in the Vesta Tilley Studio at The Swan Theatre. Two gravediggers unearth some truths about great-grandad they wished had remained quiet as the grave.

Continues until Saturday www.worcesterlive.co.uk Friday 28th September Macmillan Coffee Morning 10am until Noon at Lower Broadheath Village Hall (WR2 6QY) There will be cakes, refreshments, raffle and games, all raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. coffee.macmillan.org.uk

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September The Malvern Autumn Show A celebration of autumn with plants, celebrities, giant vegetables and cookery workshops for the whole family to enjoy. At the Three Counties Showground. See page 11 for a competition to win a family ticket. www.malvernautumn.co.uk

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Theatre News

the wipers times Following sold-out UK tours in 2016 and 2017, and a critically acclaimed hit run in the West End, The Wipers Times will once again tour the UK this Autumn.

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s satirical play The Wipers Times - a stage adaptation of their awardwinning BBC film - tells the true and extraordinary story of the satirical newspaper created in the mud and mayhem of the Somme, interspersed with comic sketches and spoofs from the vivid imagination of those on the front line.

In a bombed out building during the First World War in the Belgian town of Ypres (mispronounced Wipers by British soldiers), two officers discover a printing press and create a newspaper for the troops. Far from being a sombre journal about life in the trenches they produced a resolutely cheerful, subversive and very funny newspaper designed to lift the spirits of the men on the frontline.

Defying enemy bombardment, gas attacks and the disapproval of many of the Top Brass, The Wipers Times rolled off the press for two years and was an extraordinary tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.

The Wipers Times will be on stage at Malvern Theatres from Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd September.

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