All About St John's & Villages

June/July 2019 Issue 50

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June and July are always filled with lots of ideas for days out, and this magazine has plenty of ways you can enjoy our local area this summer.

If you fancy something active, there are walks, fun runs, and even croquet! If its musical entertainment you’re after, there’s choral music and an early music festival.

July is the month when Worcester Carnival returns, with lots of fun for all the family, culminating in the parade through the city centre.

24 Enjoy Local 6 Events at the Hive 8 Royal Three Counties Show Competition 9 Community News 10 - 11 Business: Knights Carpentry 12 Business: D.D. Computer Repairs 12 All About Worcester Carnival 14 Race for Life 16 All About Push for Victory 18 The Fold Care Farm 24 Notice Board 26 - 28 Classes & Courses 29 Sport: Croquet & Walking 30 What’s On 32 - 34 Theatre News 36 Competition Malvern Theatres 36 www.facebook.com/allaboutmalvernhills @allaboutmalvern Instagram: allaboutlocalmagazines www.allaboutworcester.com

There’s also community groups and local businesses among the pages of this magazine, keep reading for inspiration.

Sascha McDonald - The Editor Cover Photo Diglis Basin - Worcester, photographed by All About Magazines

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Enjoy Local Cherry Red Promotions

1. music exhibition From Pink Floyd to Motorhead, through punk and prog rock, Malvern’s Winter Gardens hosted some of the best-known bands of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. This July, an exhibition at The Hive charts some of those legendary concerts in words and pictures.

Rock Around the Hills, a Malvern-based charity, has created an interactive exhibition which features more than 400 posters, tickets, flyers and fanzines, as well as recorded memories from audience members, musicians and promoters. You can visit it at The Hive between 2nd and 30th July. www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk

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2. CHOIR CONCERT Powick Community Choir performs its summer concert this year on Sunday 7th July.

Taking place at Stanbrook Abbey in Callow End, the choir will perform a selection of music from Vivaldi and Mozart, as well as popular music and a composition by their musical director Tom Wells.

For details of the performance and tickets visit: powickcommunitychoir.info

things to enjoy local During June & July

3. city trail There’s a new way to enjoy some of Worcester’s beautiful medieval half-timbered buildings.

A self-guided trail has been launched, which includes the Golden Lion on the High Street, King Charles House on New Street as well as a 15th Century hall house in the middle of St John's.

You can pick up a copy of the trail from Worcester Tourist Information at The Guildhall.

4. annual male voice choirs concert Music from the members of some of England’s best male voice choirs takes place in Worcester on Saturday 15th June.

The English Association of Male Voice Choirs holds its annual concert at the cathedral, with the massed choir drawn from choirs around the West Midlands and Southwest England.

They will be joined by Curzon Brass and other soloists for an evening that will raise money for local charities.

Tickets cost £15 and are available by calling (01905) 821659

5. battle of worcester talks The Battle of Worcester Society’s Civil War Nights series of talks continues on Thursday 20th June. Dr Ismini Pells from the University of Leicester will give a talk titled 'Civil War Petitions - Stories of Maimed Soldiers, War Widows and the Human Cost of War'. On Thursday 18th July Professor Peter Gaunt, University of Chester and President of the Cromwell Association will talk on 'The Nursery of the King's Infantry - Reassessing the Civil War in Wales 1642-46'. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start, booking tickets in advance, via the website, is recommended. The talks take place in the Great Hall of The Commandery, on Sidbury in the city centre. www.thebattleofworcestersociety.org.uk

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What's On

Events at the Hive HALF TERM EVENTS 28th May – Power of the Six, Meet the Author Workshop 30th May - Coding, Canal & River Stem Day, and Sea Legs Puppet Theatre Plus Half Term Tales every day at 11am and 2.45pm, a free drop in activity

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World of Kays Thursday 6th to Tuesday 11th June

It Was Only Rock ‘n’ Roll – But We Liked It! Tuesday 2nd to Tuesday 30th July

An exhibition exploring the history of Kays.

Founded in Worcester in the 1880s, this pioneering mail order company was a major presence in the city until its eventual closure in 2007. There will also be talks on aspects of the company’s history and opportunities to add to the archive, by identifying people, places and events from photographs or by recording your memories.

From Pink Floyd to Motorhead, through punk and prog rock, Malvern’s Winter Gardens hosted some of the best-known bands of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. This exhibition charts some of those legendary concerts in words and pictures. Rock Around the Hills, a Malvern-based charity, has created an interactive exhibition which features more than 400 posters, tickets, flyers and fanzines, as well as recorded memories from audience members, musicians and promoters.

Big Dreamers Festival Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th July A theatre festival for children, young people and families in Worcester. Companies from around the

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UK are bringing a wide range of fantastic shows, plus a packed programme of outdoor arts in the city centre. Read more and book tickets at

www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk

For more events: www.thehiveworcester.org

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NEW RSPCA SHOP The Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire RSPCA has opened a new shop in Kempsey.

Stocking good quality second-hand clothing as well as books, furniture and other items, the shop is open every day except Wednesday between 11am and 4pm on Holdings Lane in Kempsey. If you’d like to volunteer to help run it, please call (01905) 821272 or email volunteercoordinator@rspcaworcester.org.uk

COMMUNITY SHOP The new community shop in Lower Broadheath is going from strength to strength.

Since opening at the start of February, it offers everything from daily newspapers, bread from two local suppliers, eggs from a local farm, free range local sausages and bacon as well as local milk.

Standing next to the Bell Inn, it was opened by a dedicated team of volunteers and fundraisers, who now keep it open.

If you’d like to hear more about the shop, as well as how you can volunteer, the next village meeting is at 8pm on 19th June in Lower Broadheath Village Hall.

If you can’t make it, email info@lowerbroadheathshop.com

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News TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD The Worcester St Johns Townswomen’s Guild meets on the third Thursday of each month at St Johns Library. On 20th June there’s a talk about Iceland with Margaret Mandrell, while on 18th July, Alice Spearing will talk about the work of St Richard’s Hospice. Visitors are welcome at £2 per meeting, and if you’d like details about membership call Aileen on (01905) 425986

COLOUR 5K RUN It’s a chance to run around a course, be pelted with coloured powder and have fun – all while raising money for charity! The Worcester 5K Colour Run takes place on Saturday 13th July, starting on the King’s School Playing Fields.

It will raise money for six charities including several local ones, the organisers say the event is suitable for all ages and abilities. For information, contact Christopher Whitehead Language College & Sixth Form on (01905) 423906 or email fundraising@cwlc.email entrycentral.com/Colour-run-Worcester

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Business News

Knights Carpentry Knights Carpentry Hello, my name is Steve. I have lived in Worcestershire all of my life and I have been a carpenter and joiner for over 30 years. I undertake all aspects of carpentry, both first fix and second fix. This can be everything from fitting of doors, skirting, architrave and flooring to built-in cupboards, kitchens, windows, porches and small roofing projects.

For the last ten years I have undertaken and completed numerous loft and garage conversions in which I now specialise. I also offer the service of supply and fitting of velux roof windows. I offer a friendly and reliable service and look forward to hearing from you.

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Doors, kitchens, skirting, architrave etc, Loft and garage conversions plus supply and fit of velux windows.

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D.D. Computer Repairs Modern computers are complicated things, and a lot of problems can crop up. Perhaps your PC is slower than it used to be, or has stopped working properly? You might be worried about viruses, or you might want to upgrade your computer’s memory and get a few more years use from it.

Whatever your need, D.D. Computer Repairs can help. A small, locally-based repair company, DD Computer Repairs offers a range of services including virus and spyware removal, system clean-ups, system reboots and general computer repairs.

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Feature

All About...

worcester carnival Worcester Carnival returns this year on Saturday 6th July.

Offering a day of entertainment, the main parade takes place from 3pm. Helen Sherratt is one of the committee that organises it and tells us more.

What’s this year’s theme?

We’ve chosen books as a theme which has been well received. It ties nicely into World Book Day, which many children already take part in, and we’re hoping we can work with local schools once again.

The theme will be used by the groups who decorate the floats that take part in the afternoon parade. We already have a similar number of floats and walking groups signed up, compared with last year. We make bucket collections during the event and we also run a raffle which is drawn the day after the main event. We are inviting children to enter a competition to design the cover of their favourite book and schools are being encouraged to take part.

We have set up a charitable trust, and the money raised from the carnival is donated to a nominated charity. For us, it’s about making a difference and we always choose a locally based good cause. Last year we chose Worcester Play Council, for this year we’re working through applications and expect to make an announcement soon.

How was last year’s event?

It went very well, and despite a crucial World Cup game for England on the same day, we still had a good turnout. It was a very hot day as well and the entertainment we hosted in the city centre, together with the stage on Pitchcroft was a success. It was a special moment when the floats were ready to leave, I felt as though we had achieved a lot in bringing the carnival back to Pitchcroft for the first time in many years. Another great moment was seeing a group of foreign exchange students, who joined from a local school, taking part in the parade.

They really enjoyed taking part and had lots of tales to take home.

Who makes the carnival happen?

We have a small but dedicated committee,

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including myself, which puts a huge amount of work into making this all happen. Our volunteers are fantastic, and a vital part of making carnival work, doing everything from collecting donations to selling raffle tickets, to handing out brochures and keeping everyone happy. We can always do with more help, so if you’d like to find out more, please send an email to volunteers@worcester-carnival.co.uk .

What route will the parade follow this year?

We’ve decided to stick with the route used last year, because it worked very well. The parade leaves Pitchcroft at 3pm and heads along Dolday and Deansway into College Street. It continues along City Walls Road then onto the High Street, along Foregate Street before heading back to Pitchcroft along Castle Street.

We’ll be holding our football tournament in the morning once again, and we have a netball tournament on the 9th of June. There will be a children's funfair and other entertainment on Pitchcroft throughout the day, as well as stalls.

TO FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.worcester-carnival.co.uk or read more on our facebook and twitter feeds

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Community

race for life This year, for the first time, women, men and children can all join in with the Race for Life at Worcester Racecourse. Organised by Cancer Research UK, there are events for people of all ages and abilities taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July.

‘Our Race for Life events have been womenonly since they started, over 25 years ago’ says Kimberley Degville, the Worcester Event Manager for Cancer Research UK. ‘But we now feel the time is right to open them up so that everyone - women, men and children – has the chance to participate together.’

You don’t have to be sporty to take part. You don’t need to train or compete against anyone else. All you need to do is go to the Race for Life website, pick an event, sign up and then have fun raising money in whatever way you like.

Taking part in the Race for Life is a hugely moving experience as people come together to remember loved ones lost to cancer, celebrate

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the lives of those dear to them who have survived or support those going through treatment.

Nationally, it raises millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research.

Thanks to everyone who raises money, Cancer Research UK is able to fund research to fight 200 types of cancer. The good news is more people are surviving the disease than ever before.

Cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

To enter Race for Life today visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770

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Charity

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push for victory An event is being held to mark the 75th anniversary of the Worcestershire Regiment’s involvement in two key battles towards the end of World War Two. The Worcesters Push for Victory will help to raise funds for the Regimental Museum in Worcester. Sandra Taylor who is helping to organise the event tells us more.

Tell us about the event?

Taking place on Saturday 15th June, it will be a day to remember the bravery of the men who, 75 years ago, took part in two major events of the Second World War. Incredibly, we hope that two veterans of the regiment from that time will be joining us. Alan George and Brian Freeman, despite their advanced years, will be coming to the event at St Helen’s Church in the centre of Worcester.

There will be short talks on the battles, as well as displays and book signing by Mick Wilkes and Dennis Hodgkins, who have written on local aspects of the war.

There will be plenty more going on, including displays, children’s activities, re-enactors, a book stall, tombola and refreshments.

Which battles will you be commemorating?

In June 1944 the Worcestershire Regiment landed in Normandy before advancing to the south and east. By July they found themselves near Caen in Northern France, where they became involved in heavy fighting to capture a strategic position known as Hill 112.

Earlier in 1944, soldiers from the Regiment were involved in action against Japanese troops at Kohima in northeast India. There were heavy losses in both battles, but, in both cases, the battles marked significant turning points in the war.

During our event on 15th June, local cadets will be reading extracts from letters written by some of the soldiers to loved ones back home, which should be very poignant.

How did the idea for the event come about?

The Mercian Regiment Museum (‘The Worcestershire Soldier’) is based at the Museum and Art Gallery on Foregate Street and has recently had its funding cut so we are holding this event to contribute to its finances. The museum itself is a gem, taking visitors through the entire history of the Regiment from 1694, through various mergers, to the present day. At the moment there’s an exhibition on Kohima and we’ll be telling visitors more about the Normandy campaign of 1944.

The Regiment also has an archive which is housed at Dancox House in Lowesmoor, which holds a wealth of material which is regularly used to help people trace their family’s involvement with the regiment.

The Worcesters Push for Victory takes place on Saturday 15th June, from 10am to 4pm, at St Helen’s Church on Fish Street, just off the High Street in the centre of Worcester. The Worcestershire Soldier, at the City Museum and Art Gallery on Foregate Street, can be visited Monday to Saturday between 10.30am to 4.30pm – entry is free.

You can read more at worcestershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org

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Muscle wasting/Atrophy Muscle size naturally diminishes with age and lack of activity. Additionally certain neurological and metabolic diseases are characterised by widespread muscle loss. But there are many occasions when specific muscles shrink due to injury/ trauma or nerve damage.

Injury/Trauma This is a subject close to my heart currently. At the beginning of January this year I seriously injured my left knee in a skiing accident.

A week later I underwent open knee surgery to reattach my anterior cruciate ligament where its bony anchor had been shattered by a collision. Within a few days of the accident my normally strong looking thigh muscles started shrinking and after the surgery this became a lot more pronounced, as can be seen in the photograph.

Mechanism for muscle loss Immediately following my operation, I found that no matter how hard I tried, I could not contract my thigh muscles on the injured side. It was alarming but it felt like the muscle was no longer connected to my brain.

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The Roots guide to a summer of well-dressed salad from Meg at Roots Family Farm Shop With a new season of lovely fresh leaves, first from our greenhouse and then from the fields, now is the time to re-fresh your store cupboard ingredients! Then you will be ready to dress those freshly picked salads with equally delicious, fresh and light dressings complementing their delicious characters. Good quality oils and vinegars will happily store for the season in a cool larder. I do insist on freshly ground black pepper and ideally sea salt flakes for seasoning, that can be satisfyingly scrunched between your fingers with a flourish!

The easiest, no fuss way of making these dressings, in the time that it takes to spin a salad, is to shake them up in a clean jam jar. Begin by placing all the ingredients except the oils into the jam jar and give an initial shake, then add the oils and shake vigorously to emulsify the ingredients.

A fresh and light dressing for a ‘naked salad’, bright and lemony, good for all leaves, thinly sliced vegetables, or beans. Add a little mustard or chopped mint if you like, especially good with radish and broad beans.

120ml olive oil Zest of a lemon 2 tbsp lemon juice Pinch of caster sugar Salt & Pepper to taste A rich and earthy dressing, good for leaves, lentils or roasted vegetables (fresh, new season beetroot in particular).

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Pinch caster sugar Salt & Pepper to taste

A creamy, mustard dressing for soft leaves, delicious accompaniment to smoked ham, nuts and thin shaving of nutty cheese such as Gruyere or Emmental.

2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp lemon juice 1tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp crème fraiche 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp walnut oil Salt & pepper to taste Homemade Mayonnaise – Now you are confident with simple dressings, I encourage you to have a go at making this mayonnaise. The absolute key is freshly laid eggs, seek them out at your local farm shop and ask when they were laid (you need an egg that is no more than a day old). Supermarket eggs, even if they are organic or free range will not be fresh enough.

2 egg yolks (at room temperature) 2 tsps white wine vinegar ½ tsp salt 150ml sunflower oil 150ml olive oil In a bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks, vinegar and salt. Continue whisking as you add a few drops of oil at a time, incorporating each drop as you go.

When you have added a similar volume of oil to egg yolk you can add the oil a little more quickly as the emulsion will be more stable. Home-made mayonnaise will keep, covered, in the fridge for up to a week.

Kindly provided by Meg of Roots Family Farm Shop at Rushwick on the Bransford Road - 01905 421104

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THE FOLD CARE FARM… HELPING PEOPLE TO GROW Spring is in full flow, bringing tree blossom, wild flowers and seedlings flourishing in the greenhouse. This has created the ideal time to reopen our Care Farm provision at The Fold.

The Care Farm reopened at the end of March and runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. At The Fold Care Farm we offer meaningful land-based activities for people with a range of backgrounds and support needs, including those with learning difficulties, individuals with mental health issues, those living with dementia and people who are excluded or disengaged.

We work with Care Farm participants on all aspects of organic food production from compost making, seed sowing and propagation to transplanting, weeding and harvesting. We also enjoy creating crafts from natural materials such as willow and wood, cooking and preserving farm produce, as well as going on nature walks to spot local wildlife. The Fold farm offers a green, calm and peaceful place to be, where everyone can feel welcome and be supported to learn new skills and meet new people. The Care Farm runs all year round; we have plenty of warm, covered spaces to take shelter from the cold and wet weather when needed, and enjoy cooking and crafts that celebrate the seasonal changes. Participants are able to come either independently or with a support worker/carer if needed. We offer accredited AQA qualifications for those who would like to work towards these, which we are able to tailor to the learners' needs.

We have space for more participants who would like to come to The Fold Care Farm, as well as more volunteers to help support our provision.

We offer free taster sessions to give people the opportunity to find out if it is a place they would enjoy. Anyone interested in coming to the Care Farm either as a participant or a volunteer can contact our Care Farm manager, Kate Broad, on carefarm@thefold.org.uk or call 01886 833 633.

We are looking for donations of waterproof coats and trousers, warm jumpers, wellington boots and sun hats. You can also find out more about the Care Farm on our website which has a link to the National Care Farming Initiative’s website.

With our awareness of mental health issues rising, Care Farming, also talked about as ‘green care’ or ‘nature-based interventions,’ is becoming more widely known and has a growing body of evidence that supports the benefits it provides.

The 2016 report commissioned by Natural England on Good Practice in Social Prescribing for Mental Health: The Role of Nature Based Interventions, finds that: "Nature based interventions provide multiple outcomes simultaneously and can help to increase mental health and well-being, increase physical activity levels, decrease social isolation, provide opportunities for learning and positive behaviour change and reconnect patients to other people – all this takes place in the natural environment, which in itself is known to provide additional health benefits."

We would love to get more people involved with The Fold Care Farm – please help us by spreading the word to anyone you know who may be interested or may benefit from the provisions.

Thank you for reading!

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Situated six miles outside of Worcester, Broadwas Croquet Club offers an open invitation for new members. Gentle exercise, but strong on skill and strategy, croquet is a game for all.

Last year, the club celebrated its 20th anniversary season. With nearly 60 members, four full size lawns and one half-lawn, this is a vibrant and friendly club with a thriving social and competitive calendar.

For those of you familiar with the terms, there is both golf and association croquet, at all levels. Some members are happy to play in the afternoon roll-ups (informal social play) held on Tuesdays and Fridays – the Friday session includes the opportunity to play bowls. For the more ambitious, there are a series of internal competitions and the club is enrolled in five local leaques.

There is always a warm welcome – tea, coffee, biscuits and, on a good day, cake. If you’d like to give it a try, just turn up on a Tuesday or Friday from about 1.30pm (flat soled shoes essential).

Walking Established more than 40 years ago, the Malvern Hills District Footpath Society is a friendly local group with an extensive programme of guided weekly walks.

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Friday 7th June Worcester Volunteer Expo 2019 From 10am until 2pm at The Guildhall in Worcester. Come and find out what volunteering can do for you, and how you can be involved with one of the 40 organisations represented.

There will also be free entertainment and refreshments!

Friday 7th June Pyjamarama at The Hive A day-long celebration of the bedtime story in the children’s library! Stay and play activities for under fives from 10am to 5pm, alongside special activities, with Pyjama Drama 1pm to 1.40pm. £1 per child, booking essential. www.thehiveworcester.org Saturday 8th June Rock Choir Centenary Concert In aid of Save the Children, 7.30pm at St Stephen’s Church, Barbourne. Refreshments include Pimm’s and canapés, and a raffle will be held. Tickets are £12.50 Contact (01684) 573434 (evenings) Saturday 15th June The Annual Concert of The English Association of Male Voice Choirs 7pm at Worcester Cathedral.

A massed choir, drawn from around the West Midlands and South West, plus special guests. Tickets £15, available form Tourist Information, The Cathedral Bookshop, or (01905) 821659

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What’s On Saturday 15th June Get covered in rainbow paint, gunge and foam At Messy Madness, a 5k course at Churchfields Farm!

Raising money for St Richard’s Hospice. www.strichards.org.uk Saturday 15th June The Worcesters Push for Victory A day to mark the local regiment’s involvement in two key battles towards the end of World War Two. 10am to 4pm at St Helen’s Church in the centre of Worcester.

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Details from the Parish Office, (01905) 420490 Thursday 27th June Digital Festival – Family Night At The Hive. A free, fantastic family-friendly event showcasing fun interactive digital activities for all ages. Charges apply for some activities, booking is essential.

See www.thehiveworcester.org Tuesday 2nd July Worcester Repertory Company presents: Pride and (quite a lot of) Prejudice Outdoor theatre at The Commandery, with further performances until 14th July. For details and tickets call the Worcester Live box office on (01905) 611427.

Friday 5th July Walk The Worcestershire Way in a Day Raising money for St Richard’s Hospice – a tough 31 mile walk starting at 6am in Bewdley.

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Saturday 13th July The Worcester 5k Colour Run Raising money for six charities, a family-friendly event.

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Booking essential via worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk Wednesday 17th July Simon Gulliver gives a talk on roses At Hallow Horticultural Society. 7pm at Hallow Parish Hall. www.hallowgardeners.co.uk Thursday 18th July Worcester St John’s Townswomen’s Guild Meeting 7.30pm at St John's Library. Alice Spearing talks about the work of St Richard’s Hospice.

Visitors welcome, entry £2 Monday 22nd July Space Mission Minecraft at The Hive Build a spaceship and send it on a Minecraft mission!

Taking place at hourly intervals from 10.45am to 1.45pm inclusive. Part of Space Chase, the Summer Reading Challenge See www.thehiveworcester.org Sunday 28th July Street Football Tournament 10am to 5pm in Cripplegate Park. Under 16s turn up and play, adults 5-a-side, and a disabled sports tournament.

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Theatre News Willy Russell’s

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Educating Rita tells the story of married hairdresser Rita, who enrols on an Open University course to expand her horizons, and her encounters with university tutor Frank.

Frank is a frustrated poet, brilliant academic and dedicated drinker, who is less than enthusiastic about teaching Rita. However, Frank soon finds that his passion for literature is reignited by Rita, whose technical ability for the subject is limited by her lack of education, but whose enthusiasm Frank finds refreshing. The two soon realise how much they have to learn from each other.

This hilarious and heart-warming comedy won the Olivier award when it was produced in London’s West End by the RSC and was adapted into the multi award winning film which starred Julie Walters and Michael Caine.

Educating Rita will be on stage at Malvern Theatres from Monday 5th – Saturday 10th August.

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