All About St John's & Villages Feb/March 2019

Feb/March 2019 Issue 48

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Contents

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22 Enjoy Local 6 Community News 8&9 Business News 10 - 12 Love Worcester 14 Roots Recipe: Meg's Pasta Soup 18 10 Years of All About 20 & 21 Author Talk 22 All About Allotments 24 Worcester Society of Artists 26 Lower Broadheath Shop 28 Worcester Arts Workshop 30 Notice Board 32 & 33 Mind & Body Therapy 34 Classes & Courses 35 What’s On 36 Theatre News 38 Competition Malvern Theatres 38 www.facebook.com/allaboutmalvernhills @allaboutmalvern Instagram: allaboutlocalmagazines www.allaboutworcester.com

2019 starts for us with a 10 year celebration - we have been publishing All About Magazines for a decade this March. Quite a milestone. You can read about my independent publishing story on Page 20. Some of our long standing advertisers have sent in testimonials of what All About has done for them over the years. I feel very privileged to have played a part in supporting our thriving local business community.

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

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

Sascha McDonald - The Editor Cover Photo Bridge Street & All Saints Church, photographed by All About Magazines

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Enjoy Local 1. lantern walk in aid of St richard's There’s a lantern walk around the grounds of Croome Park on Saturday 9th February, raising money for St Richard’s Hospice.

Taking place at dusk, you can follow a 1.5 mile trail, with a lantern and LED candle for all participants, or glow sticks for children aged 5 and under.

At the end of March, the hospice has also organised a guided 10 mile walk in the Brecon Beacons which will visit eight waterfalls.

You can find out more at www.strichards.org.uk

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The Black Pear Gardening Club has a busy programme of events this year. On 16th February Chrissy Ching will talk about Summertime in Western Scotland, while ‘Flower Power’ is the topic of the talk by Rosemary Winnall on 16th March.

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The club meets on the third Saturday of each month, 2.30pm at Powick Parish Hall. New members are always welcome.

You can find out more at www.blackpeargc.org.uk

During Feb & March

3. horticultural society Hallow Horticultural Society has just published its programme of talks and events for this year.

Bob OIiver from the National Vegetable Society presents ‘The A to Z of Vegetable Growing’ on 20th February, while on 20th March there’s a talk by Tom Price of the Orchid Society. Meetings are held at Hallow Parish Hall (WR2 6PP) at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm), and on 30th March The Society’s Spring Show takes place at 2pm. www.hallowgardeners.co.uk

4. The Malvern Hills District Footpath Society The Malvern Hills District Footpath Society is a friendly group which heads out three times each week for walks of various lengths and for different abilities.

They are always on the lookout for new members, who can join them on some of their walks around the Malvern area as well as across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

If you’d like to find out more, visit www.mhdfs.org.uk

5. Worcester Festival Choral Society Concert Worcester Festival Choral Society is performing Mendelssohn’s masterpiece Elijah at the cathedral on Saturday 23rd March.

Conducted by Christopher Allsop, the 150-strong choir is joined

by Meridian Sinfonia together with soloists Susanna Andersson (soprano), Catherine Carby (mezzo-soprano), Ruairi Bowen (tenor) and Edward Seymour (bass). Tickets cost between £10 and £25, with some concessions available. For details and booking call (01905) 611427. www.worcesterfestivalchoralsociety.org.uk

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Tickets cost £8 for adults and £4 for under 12s and can be purchased by calling 07534 248090.

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Bletchley Park was a centre for British codebreaking during World War Two. These days its open to visitors and on Saturday 16th March a trip has been organised by the Discover History group at St John’s church. A coach departs at 8.30am, with a stop en route for refreshments. After a few hours to explore Bletchley Park, the coach returns to St Johns at around 6pm. The trip costs £33.

There’s also a trip planned to Stratford-uponAvon on 20th April to celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday.

For details of either event, please contact the Parish Office on (01905) 420490

News WORCESTERSHIRE BEADERS Worcestershire Beaders is a growing group, with its members interested in all types of beadwork. Meeting monthly, it’s a chance to sit and bead, talk and share ideas. There are special workshops with the chance to learn from professional tutors to make beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or complete mixed media projects. Meetings are held at Crowle Parish Hall (WR7 4AZ) and everybody is welcome, whether you’re very experienced or a newbie! Just get in touch to find out more about this friendly group of budding beaders, by calling Jo on 07769 633976.

Find the group on facebook or visit www.worcestershirebeaders.org.uk

GRACE KELLY TRUST The Grace Kelly Trust is a locally-based charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by childhood cancer. Every year the charity hosts The Masquerade Ball which helps them raise funds to continue their work. This year the ball takes place at The Chateau Impney on Saturday 23rd March, with a three-course meal followed by live music.

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Business News

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Dogs Trust Dog School supports owners to help their puppies learn to enjoy the world, feeling confident and relaxed no matter what they encounter. It is vital that owners ensure their new puppies are exposed to a range of social situations - meeting people and other dogs, being handled, visiting new places - in a happy, enjoyable way.

Always pair new experiences with pleasant things like treats and games so puppies won’t feel worried about these situations when they’re older.

New puppies should also be exposed to a range of noises in a gradual and always enjoyable way so that they don’t develop phobias like firework fear later in life. At Dog School training classes, noises are presented at such low volumes that puppies do not respond negatively, with volumes gradually increasing throughout progressive sessions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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love worcester This February, the Love Worcester Heritage Festival offers a series of events that showcase creativity, culture and innovation from the prehistoric to the 20th Century.

From live re-enactments and special exhibitions, to tours and the chance to get crafty, there are ample opportunities for new experiences during the ten day festival.

Over the past seven years, the festival has been made possible by bringing together the combined talents of local museums, churches and heritage venues around the city.

‘This incredible event has been growing in success and ambition over the past 7 years’ according to Tonia Collett, who is Chair of the Worcester Heritage Partnership. ‘By bringing all the heritage venues and historic buildings together, we can fully celebrate Worcester’s unique and world-class history, bringing it to life for everyone.’

You can find details of events via the Love Worcester Instagram and Twitter feeds (@LoveWorcs) as well as through Worcester Tourist Information Centre at The Guildhall.

For more information email info@tudorhouse.org.uk

AT A GLANCE Living History at The Commandery Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th February, 10am to 5pm 2,000 years of history comes to life with living history encampments, military displays, vintage vehicles and more.

Worcester Cathedral The Great Tudor Quest – 11th to 24th February - Join an interactive quest on a journey to discover Tudor signs and symbols hidden in the cathedral.

Arthur: The Lost Tudor Prince – 12th to 24th February – a fascinating audio tour telling the tragic story of Arthur, England’s forgotten Tudor prince.

Plus Library Tours on 15th and 20th February, a calligraphy workshop and Living History Talks on 16th February.

Museum of Royal Worcester Thursday 21st February - Family workshop discovering drawing and watercolour techniques inspired by Worcester Porcelain.

Friday 22nd February – Tea Ceremony and Clay Play.

Plus a Family Discovery Trail every day.

Tudor House Museum Terrible Tudors! Live re-enactments as a heap of Tudor trouble comes to visit the museum from 16th to 18th February.

There’s also a trail to follow on 20th, 21st, 23rd and 24th February.

Free entry to the museum throughout.

Plus many more activities and events at Worcester Museum and Art Gallery, the Hive, Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry, The Guildhall, Greyfriars, The Infirmary and the George Marshall Medical Museum, the churches of St Swithuns, All Saints, St Helens and St Martins.

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Recipe

meg's pasta soup from Meg at Roots Family Farm Shop I won’t apologise for the vagary in this recipe when it comes to quantities. This is the sort of soup that should change with the cook and the season. The elements are simple; a good base (onion, carrot, celery and garlic), tomato, vegetable stock, pasta and seasonal greens, and that’s it really. It’s the sort of soup your family will ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over, whatever the season because it is comfort food for all occasions.

Ingredients 1 Onion 1 Clove of Garlic 3 or 4 Carrots Half a head of celery Seasonal greens (cabbage, kale, chard all work well, courgettes in the summer!)

A large (800g) tin of tomatoes, or jar of tomato passata, or (as in my case) a tub of leftover tomatoes that you froze at the end of the season when you were ‘tomatoed out’!

Pasta - Twisted tubes or cups are good here to catch the juice and vegetables as you dunk your spoon Vegetable bouillon Salt and Pepper

To top the soup, make croutons with stale wholemeal bread, cut into dice, tossed in olive oil and finely grated parmesan then toasted in the oven.

To make the soup, prepare and dice the onion, carrot and celery, sauté in a little olive oil with the lid on the pan so that they are softening, not browning. Add the garlic and sauté for a few more minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring to the simmer.

Now let the soup down with some vegetable bouillon, ‘Organic Marigold Bouillon’ is a brand that I frequently use but I make a more dilute stock than the instructions (about half rate) as I like to taste my fresh vegetables. This is a matter of personal preference. In the winter we prefer a more ‘stewy soup’ and use less stock, in the summer a lighter soup seems more appropriate and so more stock is used.

When the pan is simmering add the pasta. Again, personal preference, a couple of handfuls? The pasta will then cook at simmering point with occasional stirring. Test a piece of pasta and when you are happy that it is cooked, add the shredded greens. Allow to simmer for a few more minutes and then it is ready to serve.

You can add a teaspoon of pesto, salt and pepper to taste if you like. Sprinkle the baked croutons on the top.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Event

author talk There’s a chance to hear a talk in April by the best-selling Worcester-based author Dilip Sarkar MBE. A prolific writer and accomplished speaker, Dilip is an internationally recognised expert on the Second World War - especially the Battle of Britain, having enjoyed a unique relationship with 'Churchill's Few'.

Fascinated by the Second World War, especially the human experience involved, as a young man Dilip realised that although the memories of many famous war heroes had been published, an infinite number of survivors had vanished into obscurity. Since the mid-1980s, therefore, Dilip has recorded the experiences of innumerable Battle of Britain pilots and the relatives of casualties, leading to publication of original research and the collation of an extensive photographic archive. In 2003, Dilip was made an MBE for 'Services to Aviation History' and has now written nearly forty books. The latest is due to be published by Pen & Sword this spring; Arnhem 1944: The Human Tragedy of The Bridge Too Far tells the stories of individual casualties, offering a fresh narrative and approach to the great airborne battle for the bridges across the Rhine at Arnhem in the Netherlands.

On Sunday 7th April, Dilip gives two uniquely illustrated presentations at the University of Worcester. In the first, 'I Knew the Few', he will outline the stories of some of the Battle of Britain pilots he was privileged to know. In the second, 'The Blast of War', he foocuses on his wider work, including more detail from his forthcoming book on Arnhem. Together with his wife, Karen, Dilip has spent much time in Arnhem in addition to interviewing and corresponding with relatives of casualties, allowing their stories to be told with sensitivity and dignity. During the afternoon, special guest Jim Nicolson will give a presentation on his uncle, Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson, the only pilot of Fighter Command to receive the Victoria Cross in the Second World War. The event takes place on Sunday 7th April on the St John’s Campus, University of Worcester, between 1pm and 5pm. Tickets must be booked in advance, please visit www.ourfinesthour.net

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN, A VICTORIA CROSS & THE BLAST OF WAR!

Sunday 7 April 2019, University Worcester A unique event hosted by best-selling Worcester-based author Dilip Sarkar MBE Dilip will provide two uniquely illustrated presentations: 'I Knew the Few' regarding the many Battle of Britain pilots he was privileged to know, and 'The Blast of War' about his wider work, including his forthcoming book 'Arnhem 1944: The Human Tragedy of the Bridge Too Far'.

Special Guest Jim Nicolson will present on his uncle, Flt Lt JB Nicolson, Fighter Command's only VC.

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All About...

allotments Renting an allotment is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, meet people and eat healthily. There are more than 25 sites across Worcester, including several on the west side of the city. Pete Parry is Chairman of the Worcester Allotment Forum and tells us more.

What are the best things about having an allotment?

I rent an allotment on Comer Road and there are many great things about it. One is the increase in my physical exercise – it’s a chance to get out and get some exercise and fresh air.

Everything I produce is organic and you know exactly where it’s come from. There are also benefits in terms of mental health - getting out to the allotment is very good for dealing with stress.

Tending an allotment isn’t a lonely pastime, it’s a very friendly community that attracts people from all walks of life. It’s a great way of combating social isolation because you’re all involved with a common cause and everyone helps out. We enjoy social events with barbecues, bonfires and soup days. Last October we held the Worcester City Allotment Competition, a very enjoyable event at the Guildhall when 240 allotment tenants pitted their gardening skills against each other!

What if I’m new to gardening?

You have nothing to worry about. There are plenty of more experienced people about and you’ll always find someone willing to give friendly advice.

Newcomers are made very welcome and you don’t have to follow the traditional idea of what to do on an allotment plot. Some people have traditional plots, but equally you’ll find a new generation of plot-holders doing it differently. Some use the nodig principle by adding layers of mulch on top of the soil while others have made raised beds. A full plot will take up more of your time, but half plots are available, some people even maintain a quarter. It all comes at a modest cost. A half-plot costs £29.50 per year and a full plot is £59 per year.

What else do people do with their plots?

You can ask permission to keep chickens or rabbits and some people do this but they need to

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be seen every day to ensure that their health and safety is not compromised. I’ve got chickens at the end of my garden, we eat the eggs and the waste goes into compost. I’m also lucky to live close enough to go and pick something if we run out of veg! If you’ve completed a training course, you can even ask permission to keep bees on your allotment.

Worcester is fortunate to have so many sites and these are havens for wildlife. The city even has one of the highest populations of slow worms in the country. Allotments are good for wildlife and we encourage people not to be too tidy and to keep a small patch of their plot less tidy, to create a habitat for other creatures.

If you live in a flat or a house with no garden, an allotment is a chance to get out and enjoy open space. Sometimes, nothing beats escaping outside for a couple of hours, the peace and quiet, with only the robins for company.

TO FIND OUT MORE: Visit worcesterallotments.org.uk or call The Worcestershire Hub on 01905 722233

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Art

worcester society of artists Worcester Society of Artists meets every week in St Johns, with a busy programme of events. There are talks, demonstrations, competitions and painting evenings.

Prospective members are very welcome to come along for the evening to see if they’d like to join.

There are no qualifying tests for new members as the basic principle is to encourage the appreciation of art, so members will range from complete beginners to accomplished artists, but the majority fall into the category of enthusiastic amateurs. While there is no formal teaching within the group, all members learn from each other and share their skills and knowledge.

The Society was founded in 1947, the result of a Government drive to maintain an interest in the arts while giving a boost to civilian morale in the years following the second world war.

Since then it has moved around the city, including time at the Victoria Institute, The Swan Theatre and The Worcester Arts Workshop. Eventually The Mission Hall on Bromwich Road

became its new home where today the society thrives.

The Society has an Annual Exhibition at Worcester Art Gallery, which has occurred every year of its existence. This is the highlight of the club’s year and is open to all members, however inexperienced. There is also a permanent display in The Swan Theatre, another in the Worcester Guildhall, a small display in the Crowngate window, and a number of other exhibitions each year.

Every year, the Society holds an exhibition and the latest, between 1st December and 26th January, was the seventy first. It is one of the highlights of the club’s year of which its members are rightly proud, exhibiting their work at the City Art Gallery on Foregate Street. There is also a permanent display in The Swan Theatre, another in the Worcester Guildhall, a small display in a Crowngate window, as well as a number of other exhibitions each year. www.worcesterart.co.uk

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lower broadheath shop 2019 promises to be a busy and exciting year in Lower Broadheath, as the community shop opens.

You may be aware that over the past 18 months, since the old village shop closed, a small group of local residents formed Lower Broadheath Community Shop Management Committee. Since then they’ve been working tirelessly to plan, raise funds and open a new Community Shop in the car park of the Bell Inn on the junction of Bell Lane with the Martley Road.

On Monday 4th February Lower Broadheath Community Shop will open to the public. Opening hours will be from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 12.30pm on Saturdays and from 8.30am to 10.30am on Sundays.

The Community Shop will start to deliver many benefits to the village. It will be somewhere to pop in and buy the items you need, stocking locally-sourced goods as well as major brands and those special little extras you might want.

Just as importantly, it will also provide a place to meet people, make friends, have a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake and bring community spirit to the village.

The volunteers who have made this happen are particularly proud that they have secured Post Office facilities for the village once again, staffed by a team of trained local volunteers.

The Post Office will be open between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday and 10am until noon on Saturdays.

During January the interior of the shop has been taking shape. The team were busy training volunteers, building shelves and ordering stock.

Over the past few weeks many villagers and shop shareholders have popped in to have a look when the door has been open and have been delighted by what they have seen.

The shop will be overseen by the committee and run by part-time Manager Christine and a team of around 40 volunteers. Although this is a great start, there are still some gaps on the rota.

They will always be on the lookout for further volunteers and offers of help. Current volunteers pledge to work anything from a 3-hour slot each month, to numerous slots each week.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT Anyone willing to give some time to this exciting new venture will be very welcome. Please contact Monica Longley on (01905) 333314 or email info@lowerbroadheathshop.com and say what time you can spare. All offers will be very welcome!

Don’t forget, Monday 4th February will be quite a day in the life of Lower Broadheath as the new community shop opens. Its not just about the volunteers, the shop needs customers too! Do please pop in and have a look at what the shop has to offer; you can be certain to get a friendly ‘hello’ and a genuine smile from one of the keen volunteers!

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Events

Worcester arts workshop An evening of performance before Christmas saw the re-launch of Worcester Arts Workshop. The transformation of the building on Sansome Street in the city centre has begun with a fresh new look in the public spaces, including The Third Space, a performance area for music and events.

Over two years, the Arts Workshop will expand its programme of events and activities, with a focus on emerging artists and the development of audiences and partnerships with other arts and educational organisations.

The two year transformation project is being led by Hannah Phillips who took on the job as Director of Transformation last summer.

‘Worcester Arts Workshop is treasured by the many people who come here to learn, explore and socialise’ says Hannah. ‘I really hope that moving forward we can welcome many more visitors, for a coffee with friends, to learn a new skill or perfect an old one and to feel at home within an accessible and exciting centre for arts and learning.’

Worcester Arts Workshop has received support and investment from Worcester City Council, The Elmley Foundation & Bransford Trust.

Worcestershire County Council continues to provide their support and Worcester Arts Council has provided the new dance floor in the theatre space. There are partnerships with other local

organisations to provide assistance for young people and emerging artists.

‘I am very grateful for the support of our investors and advocates, the achievements we have made so far would not have been possible without their generosity’ Hannah says. ‘With hard work and their continuous support, Worcester Arts Workshop is re-emerging as the leading inclusive arts and learning centre for a diverse future generation of artists, audiences and participants in Worcester.’

FEBRUARY HALF-TERM AT WORCESTER ARTS WORKSHOP Shadow Puppetry - Tuesday 19 February, 10.30am-12pm, tickets £8 A fun workshop for children who like creating stories and enjoy crafty activities. Suitable for ages 5-12 years Painting and Drawing ‘Colour Explosion’ Tuesday 19 February, 10am-4pm, tickets £25 Explore the magic of colour with painting tutor Andrew Clacher. Each participant works on a canvas to create bright vibrant colour studies to take home and enjoy. Suitable for ages 11-16 years.

Plus Pottery Sessions on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 February, for ages 3 to 5 and 5 to 12 years. www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk

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Notice Board Hardy Plant Society Worcestershire Group presents

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Saturday 9th February ‘My Garden, a Plantsman’s Garden’, a talk by Kevin Pratt. Kevin has been growing rare plants for over 30 years and will look at his successes and failures.

Saturday 9th March ‘Heuchera, Heucherella and Tiarella – how to get the best from them’, a talk by Vicky Fox of Plantagogo. Vicky is bringing plants for sale that can be pre-ordered from the nursery.

(Talk follows AGM at 1.30pm) 2pm at Crowle Parish Hall (WR7 4AZ).

Raffle & refreshments. Visitors welcome at £3

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Blue Magpie Contemporary Craft Fair

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

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

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Open Morning Friday 15th March 11am until 12.30pm Sale of Crafting Materials, Handmade Items, Gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day and more …

Free Entry - At Hallow Scout Hut Plus coffee and cake

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Worcester Repair Café 11am to 2pm at Unity House on Stanley Road on the second Saturday of each month Next open on Sat 9th Feb and 9th March See Repair Café Worcester on Facebook or

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MARY QUANT PART 2 bolivia talk A free event at St Johns Church Sunday 10th February at 3.30pm From colourful La Paz to the world’s largest salt flats, join Gordon and Colin as they guide you through this incredible journey across Bolivia with their cameras!

A talk by Ruth Lowe At Hallow Village Hall, Worcester WR2 6PP 1.30pm - 4.00pm, Monday March 11th Admission £4 incl refreshments Free Parking Please bring any clothes/fabric etc from the era to show at the event.

For details phone 01905 426112 or 01905 420481

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Notice Board Half-term at The Hive Lots of activities for children, including 'The Curse of Aggara' - Meet the author workshop, Tue 19 Feb, 11:30am - 1:30pm Coding Activity - Thurs 21 Feb, 12pm - 1:30pm The Boy Who Wanted to Fly - Friday 22 February, 2pm - 3pm Children's Workshop with Rhubarb Theatre Friday 22 February, 12:30 - 1:30pm

For details and booking, visit www.thehiveworcester.org/family-events

Worcester and Malvern National Trust Centre A local group for members of the National Trust, NT for Scotland, and qualifying volunteers Saturday 2nd February – AGM, followed by ‘A Royal Greenhouse, a Fountain and a Chateau – a weekend in Belgium’ with Brian Skeys (2.30pm at Powick Parish Hall) Tuesday 12th March - The History of Worcester Castle, a talk by Mike Napthan (7.30pm at Powick Parish Hall)

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The workshop helps people have a better understanding of what they are going through. It also provides support and friendship from others in similar situations.

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

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We want to hear from you for your chance to be involved with an 8 week home-based exercise programme which is informed by our research group’s work If you are interested, please email Alice Burgin on a.burgin@worc.ac.uk - thank you!

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Well Being

Mind & body Therapy

Sophie Turner is a high energy, high impact goal orientated life coach, working with those who seek inspiration and focus towards being at their best. Her coaching provides a great opportunity for her clients to do some great thinking about the changes they want to make in order to be at their best, both at work and in their personal life. Her clients say that they find her coaching energising and insightful, not to mention fun.

They value the clarity, challenge and inspiration Sophie offers. Sophie's background includes over 20 years of experience running successful professional businesses and she is an accredited Master Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). She is an elected board member of the Association of Professional Executive Coaches (APECS).

Kay Wilkinson has been a certified therapist for over 17 years, specialising in Holistic Beauty and Sports Therapy. She has had a varied career in the NHS and private practice, as well as sporting events, including the London Marathon.

Kay now runs her remedial clinic from home in Rushwick, Worcester. She has a passion for healing and spirituality and has completed a range of courses on mind, energy and physical therapy to help people achieve a sense of well being. Holistic Therapy regards each patient as a whole rather than an illness and believes in nurturing rather than working against the body. Kay is a fully accredited member of the International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapists (IIHHT) and The International Institute of Sports Therapists (IIST).

feeling fabulous

We have all made those New Year promises to become healthier, get fitter, work on important relationships and achieve more in our job, only to become frustrated and disheartened when we lose momentum by March! The solution to this is attending to our physical and mental heath in order to continue to feel fabulous. The physical - through better sleep, relaxation, mindfulness, easing tension, reducing pain and increasing movement and mobility. Mentally - through building strong habits, resilience in our thinking and a positive mindset in order to achieve our goals.

In order to achieve Feeling Fabulous in 2019, here is a wonderful opportunity to give you the energy and mindset to achieve your goals: Sophie and Kay will collaborate together, working with you in both mental and physical therapy to get you where you want to be!

Contact Kay for more information: 07715 290 555 kaywilkinson@hotmail.co.uk www.kaywilkinsonholistictherapy.com Here's to feeling Fabulous in 2019!

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Classes & Courses

zed yoga

Combining physical movement and breath in a unique way, this mindful approach to Yoga can help to reduce stress and increase wellbeing, while enhancing physical flexibility. All classes are taught by a fully qualified teacher and are suitable for adults of all ages: Broadwas Village Hall – Tues am & evening Hallow Parish Hall – Wed am Individual tuition by arrangement For more information or to book please contact Zoe Herington by email zedyoga.booking@gmail.com or by phone: 07962 981456

sue bratton pilates classes Small friendly classes taught by Chartered State Registered Physiotherapists who are fully qualified Pilates instructors.

Pilates is helpful for improving core strength, flexibility, posture and balance.

Classes running daily at several local venues, including Hallow, Wichenford and Lower Broadheath For more information and to book places please call Sue on 07974 343609 or by email sue579@icloud.com

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

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What’s On

Feb & March Saturday 9th February WAW Live Lounge Doors open 7pm in the Third Space at Worcester Arts Workshop. Free entry, showcasing local artists and bands in Worcester. www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk Wednesday 13th February ‘Green birding, the RSPB & tales from the Biki’ An illustrated talk by Barry Prescott who completed three years of birding around the UK by bicycle. Organised by the Worcester and Malvern RSPB Local Group, 7.30pm at Powick Parish Hall. Entry £2, children free, non-members welcome rspb.org.uk/groups/worcester Thursday 14th February From Austerity to Prosperity!

Discover History at St Johns Church, revisiting the 1950s and beyond, from the mini to miniskirts, the coronoation to coronation chicken! 1.30pm start A free event but donations are welcome Friday 15th February Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 A concert by The Sixteen and orchestra, conducted by Harry Christophers. 7.30pm at Worcester Cathedral, Tickets £10 to £30 www.thesixteen.com Tuesday 19th - Saturday 23rd February The Powick Players present their pantomime ‘Dick Whittington and his cat’ Powick Parish Hall. Tickets from 07534 248090. www.powickplayers.co.uk

Saturday 9th March Repair Café Worcester 11am to 2pm at Unity House, off Stanley Road in Worcester.

Bring your broken household items along to be fixed by a team of volunteers. Meeting on the second Saturday of each month. Find them on facebook or email repaircafeworcester@gmail.com Tuesday 12th March Bringing Science to Life A Family Science Show, 5.30pm until 6.45pm at The Hive, get hands on with surprising experiments and uncover some of the great scientific discoveries through fun, interactive and exciting demonstrations! Adults £4, Children £3.50, for this and other science events visit www.thehiveworcester.org/family-events Wednesday 13th March ‘Our Friendly Robin’ A talk by David Tideswell at The Worcester and Malvern RSPB Local Group. Starts 7.30pm at Powick Parish Hall, entry £2 adults, children free, non-members welcome. rspb.org.uk/groups/worcester Wednesday 20th March Tom Price from the Orchid Society gives a talk to Hallow Horticultural Society. At Hallow Parish Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm. www.hallowgardeners.co.uk

Thursday 21st -until Saturday 23rd February We Love the Georgians at St Swithun’s Church A chance to travel back in time to discover what life was like for the Georgians. Free activities, part of the Love Worcester Heritage Festival (see Page 14). 11am to 3pm

Sunday 24th March The Fitzwilliam Quartet plays at Worcester Concert Club One of the longest-established string quartets in the world, their performances are known for deep musical insight and spontaneity. 3pm at Huntingdon Hall For details see www.worcserenade.co.uk

Saturday 2nd March A free community breakfast From 8.30am to 11am at St Johns Church. All are welcome to come and share a cooked breakfast with tea, toast and coffee.

Saturday 30th March Hallow Horticultural Society Spring Show 2pm at Hallow Parish Hall www.hallowgardeners.co.uk

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Saturday 2nd March Gin and Jazz Night with Tom Hill’s Jazz Funk Machine 8pm in The Vault, Worcester Arts Workshop, tickets £10 www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk

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Theatre News Bill Kenwright Presents

the lady vanishes

Inspired by the Hitchcock classic

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

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

Please answer the following question:

the lady vanishes

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

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

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Competition

Actress Lorna Fitzgerald famously played which character in EastEnders?

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

by Sunday 24th February 2019.

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

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

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