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April 2012 Issue 36 Bosbury, Colwall, Cradley, Coddington, Mathon, Storridge, Wellington Heath, West Malvern

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Welcome to the April edition of

All About ‘West of the Hills’ Published & edited by:

Sascha McDonald, All About Local Magazines Ltd Colwall, Worcestershire WR13 6QN sascha@allabout-local.com www.allabout-local.com www.facebook.com/allaboutmagazines www.twitter.com/allaboutlocal

Editorial: Sascha - 07906 573352 Advertising: Tina Palmer - 07952 591031 Distribution:

All About West of the Hills is distributed to 3,000 homes and businesses.

Editor’s message Photo by Lucasnorth.com

April 2012

A New Look!

It feels as if Spring is finally in the air, after a long winter. During the winter months we here at All About Magazines have been busy giving the magazine a new look with help from designers at Independent Design. Its been hard work, but I am happy we have a fresh new feel to the pages. While the magazine was refreshed, our team has been busy creating a new website, with webbuilders Hughes Media, where you’ll find even more local information. The internet is an increasingly important part of many people’s lives, and we want to meet an increasing demand for local information online. So with the start of a new season, there’s change in the air!

Do please let me know what you think of the new look.

Enjoy the start of Spring!

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Contents

Advertiser Information

Features

Front page photo: Blue Bells on the Malvern Hills.

Deadlines for May 2012 issue:

Advertisement booking/cancellation: Friday 13 April What’s On/Notice Board: Monday, 16 April Advertisement copy: Monday, 16 April 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.

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Exciting Changes

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Notice Board What’s On Local Groups Community Focus

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Index

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Cradley Farmers Market 6 The Olympicnic 16 For your Diary 20 Our Lizzy’s Recipe 38

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Main feature

Cradley Farmers Market

locally Ken Nason tells us about the plans, and the hard work involved in setting up a new Farmers’ Market for Cradley Two years ago, people in Cradley were asked about their needs and wants, as part of a review into the Parish Plan. Out of that extensive questionnaire was one overwhelming wish, “We want a monthly market in Cradley”.

Last year Cradley Village Hall management committee applied for and received a grant to purchase some market stalls and a marquee for village use, which were delivered in time for last year’s highly successful 3 Villages Festival. Then in November, thanks to the Old Rectory in Cradley, the first Farmers’ Market was held in their large garden.

Every first Saturday of the month between 10am and 2pm a Farmers Market is taking place at the Old Rectory in the village. A real community effort in response to the wishes of local villagers.

Local food traders from in and around the area came to the market and offered a good selection of fish, meats, green groceries, fruit, drinks, cakes, breads, chutneys & preserves, eggs and cheese. Even during December, January and February when other markets close, Cradley Farmers Market continued to serve an ever increasing flow of eager buyers for the fresh local produce on offer.

This success story of local people satisfying the wants and needs of the local community must show that the people of Cradley already have their own “Big Society”. So come on down to the village between 10am and 2pm on the first Saturday in every month and enjoy our Farmers’ Market.

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exciting changes After three years of publishing it was time for a revamp and a new addition. The results; a fresh new look for the magazines and a brand new website for people living on and around the Malvern Hills. All designed to give you more local information.

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All About...

So why the new look?

The magazine is now three years old and we decided it was time to update the look.I created the original layout with help from my brother, who’s a successful designer, but decided to call in specialist help from Independent Design, a team experienced in magazine production.

We want it to be a pleasure to look at, easy to browse through, and a showcase for the many amazing people and businesses in our area. Of course the content remains 100 percent local.

New website We’ve also decided to increase our offering online, with the launch of a new website. It looks lively and fresh, and will be regularly updated with ‘What’s On’ information about the local area.

There are longer features to read and a directory of local businesses, so if you need a plumber at short notice, or you’re looking for somewhere for a night out, you’ll find what you need quickly and easily. We hope the new website will help to bring our service to a different audience. We timed its launch to coincide with the new look magazine.

Free online guide The website will give you a free online guide for a variety of local services, products, businesses and events. Our What’s On section will give you information about local group meetings, events, workshops and much more. You can search it by

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date, place or topic and will be up to date every day. You will also find a local group directory where you can search what goes on in the community locally.

Our ‘Local Life’ section features events, places, history, sport and local information in more detail. I am also very proud to offer you a ‘Locally Made’ section, which will show you what our locally based creative people have to offer. Local produce, photography, arts & crafts and more.

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And where people, groups or businesses have their own website, you will be able to click through to find out more.

Have a look on or after 2nd April, it will be well worth an internet visit!

Your feedback Although the internet is an increasingly important part of many people’s live, the magazine remains at heart of what we do, it will continue to pop through your door. Many people tell me how much they enjoy receiving it, and overwhelmingly it remains the most important thing we produce.

Of course we value constructive feedback, so if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine or on the website, or changes you think might benefit it, then please drop us a line, we’d love to hear from you.

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All About...

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Olympicnic

West Malvern is to have its own event to mark the 2012 Games, called the ‘Olympicnic’. Anna Brook, who’s helping to organise it, tells us more.

How did you become involved in this event?

Did West Malvern have other events like this in the past?

Having grown up in West Malvern, and having many happy childhood memories of events in the village I wanted to do something special to commemorate Britain hosting the Olympics. So myself and a small committee, including Karen Surrell, Head Teacher of St James CE Primary School, and Andrew Cave of Regents College have got together to organise the ‘West Malvern Olympicnic’. It happens on Sunday 24th June at Regents College. We have also had a lot of help from the lovely people at the Community Games Inititive.

When I was little, St James Girls School (now Regents College) would host an annual village fete, with maypole dancing, traditional events, and one year even helicopter rides! They are a fond memory of many villagers and it will be wonderful to bring everyone together in that same space 20 years on.

Why did you decide to organise this?

The event aims to bring the village community together. There is a genuine neighbourly spirit and warmth amongst villagers, and we wanted to build on that. That’s the spirit of the Olympics after all, unity, friendship and peace. It also seemed too good an opportunity to waste for a bit of a do!

What will happen on the day?

The day will start with a parade from the village school to Regents College, the pupils are creating themed costumes for this. There will be a torch, and a traditional opening ceremony. The main day revolves around a traditional school sports day, but is much wider than that. All village children will be welcome to join in regardless of what school they go to. There will be displays about the Olympics, a barbeque, food and refreshments. We will have sporty and silly family events, with team events for the various groups in the village to compete in. There will also be more serious challenging events including a triathlon, for those for your not indulging in cream teas!

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Do you need more help to organise the day?

Yes, we now need to get a few more people involved on the committee, and it would be great to have support from some of the sporty lot around the village. We will need a lot of stewards on the day and are also seeking small donations (£50 or £100) from businesses or individuals. The real icing on the cake for us however would be to secure some exciting people for the event, a sporting celebrity maybe, or an inspirational figure to come and talk to the children on the day.There is also one more thing, can anyone lend me a tug of war rope?!

If you can help, I can be contacted by email on anna@iapetus.co.uk

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Jubilee Celebrations A lot of planning is going on in the many villages of West of the Hills, to give us some great events to look forward to in the Jubilee Weekend: 2 June - 5 June. Here’s an overview of what is to come (of those events that have been sent to us so far) Colwall Calling All Poets, Writers and Artists in Colwall

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Closing date for entries 18 May Please take your entry to the Colwall Library • All Ages Art Competition Theme The Diamond Decades; illustrate any event from the past 60 years which has caught your imagination Closing date for entries 18 May Contact for more details jennigriggs@mail.com • Exhibition of Competition Entries in the Village Hall 4th & 5th June • 5th June Fancy Dress Parade Procession & Picnic at the Cricket Club with entertainment

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Green Fingers At Caves Folly Nursery in Colwall, Bridget finds that its all systems go with the arrival of Spring.

Well here we are back to the Spring madness on the nursery. There is so much to do at this time of year, if you are a grower; seedlings need pricking out, young plants potting on, there are cuttings to be sorted, weeding, the list is endless. But I do try to find time to appreciate the explosion of life that comes with Spring, it is so exciting watching all my pots full of bare soil come to life!

We are once again organising our Eco Area at the Malvern Spring Garden Show. This year’s theme is ‘Art in the Garden’. We will have some wonderful garden sculptures included in our show garden as well

as displayed around the area. When we started researching sculptors and other artists it was amazing how many extremely talented people there are just in our locality.

As well as the’ Art’ exhibitors we will also have our ‘Eco’ exhibitors who will be selling wormeries, copper tools, organic herbs, vegetables and Herbaceous Perennials. There’s also products from locally coppiced woodland, green gardening products and compost. There will also be demonstrations of willow sculpture, hurdle making, tool sharpening, chestnut fencing and even how to make silk roses.

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Mon 16 April 2012

are very New members of all standards welcome ning Call at the club on a Sunday mor

Or contact Pat Pugh on 01531 640682

Easter Bingo

Bingo at Bosbury Parish Hall Friday 9 April Doors open: 7pm / Eyes down: 8pm In Aid of Bosbury Cricket club Great Prizes!!

ang Worcester Satsroup G Meditatio9pnm on Mon & Fri

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Interior Design Service, Fabrics, Wallpapers and much more.

Anne & Peter Haywood offer a comprehensive and highly reliable service tailored to every individual requirement.

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

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Psychological Health

Complementary therapies in Cradley Valerie Farmer 01886 880102 Whether you have health concerns or just need to unwind

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For an appointment please call 07599 340 947 or 01684 891848 Health Professions Council registered

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Quality Private Dental Care and Cosmetic Treatment for the Whole Family

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April

Small Business Breakfast 7.30-9am Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley Social gathering for local business owners.

New members welcome. £3 which includes a very tasty breakfast.

fri

6

West Mavern WI Meeting 7.30am in St James Primary School, West Malvern Road Our guest speaker is Jonny Birks, who will give a talk about the mammals that are found on the Malvern Hills. So, if you are not already a member, come along and see what you are missing. See our website for more details: www.westmalvernwi.org.uk

What’s on Ledbury Choral Society Concert 7.30pm at St Michael & All Angels, Ledbury Mozart Coronation Mass & Handel Utrecht te Deum Tickets (including an interval drink) £9 in advance from Ledbury Books & Maps or £10 on the door. Under 18s free ledburychoral.btck.co.uk

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Fun-Filled Family Quiz 7.00pm - 9.30pm at Colwall Village Hall Organised by Colwall & Ledbury Macmillan Cancer Support. Ploughman’s Supper included, bar & raffle. A team consists of 4 adults or a family table of 6 which must include 2 children under 16. Adult £6, child under 16 £3 Tickets availalbe from John Goodwin’s, Colwall Email jennigriggs@mail.com for more details

fri

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Public meeting of the Colwall Village Society 7.30pm in Colwall Village Hall The initial part of the meeting will comprise of the AGM of the Society. Followed by a talk on ‘Some old houses of Colwall’ by Duncan James. Duncan is a widely published historic building expert who specialises in Herefordshire. All are welcome. Non-members fee £2. Tea and coffee will be served before the meeting.

mon

Dawn Chorus Walk meeting at 6am at the Malvern Conservators’ car park opposite the Chase Inn, Upper Colwall With breakfast availalble at the end only if prebooked at the Chase. Booking only please via Tim on 01684 540569 Organised by Colwall Orchard Group www.colwallorchardgroup.org

Sun

6

Creative Writing Course with Pat Tromans 14 April - 12 May. Come and find your writing voice.

Saturdays 10am - 12pm in Malvern Library for 5 weeks.

Beginners welcome.

Contact Pat for more information: 01684 564318 pat.justwrite@gmail.com / www.justwritewithpat.co.uk

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St George’s Day Dinner 7.15 for 7.45pm at the Brewers Arms, West Malvern £17.50 per person (Menu on display in the pub).

All profits from the event go to the organising Charity, Malvern Hills Community Foundation.

If interested, please contact Sue at the Brewers Arms on 01684 568147 for futher details.

fri

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Blue Bell Walk organised by MH Lions Club 9am - 12pm starting at The British Camp Choice of a 2, 5 or 7 miles across the Malvern Hills.

Half of the proceeds will go to Diabetes UK. Please register your interest 0845 8339548 or email rca@sabs1.co.uk

Country Market Days Home-made, home-grown & hand-crafted Malvern Farmers Market - Sat 21 April & Sat 19 May 9am–2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern Ledbury Country Market Fridays, 8.30am –12noon, St Katherine’s Hall, High Street, Ledbury Malvern Country Market Fridays, 9am–12.15pm, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern West Malvern Community Market No market in April Cradley Farmers Market 1st Saturday every month, The Old Rectory, Cradley, 10am - 12pm

sun

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FREE for

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Ledbury Choral Society

and invited orchestra conductor Malcolm Macleod

Mozart Coronation Mass

Handel Utrecht te Deum

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7.30pm Saturday 28 April 2012 St Michael & All Angels Tickets (including interval drink) £9 in advance from Ledbury Books & Maps or £10 on the door. Under 18s free. ledburychoral.btck.co.uk

Olymp-egg Easter Treasure Hunt Fri 6th – Mon 9th April

Celebrate the Olympic year by joining the Eastnor Olymp-egg Treasure Hunt around the castle and grounds.

Complete the trail and receive your chocolate treat!

The Eastnor

Chilli Festival Sun 6th – Mon 7th May

A hot new festival for Eastnor! Enjoy the variety of chilli products on offer from chocolate chilli to chilli plants to chilli sauces to chilli pop!

Enjoy the sounds of Los Squideros, and entertainment from our stilt walker and fire juggler.

for more information or to reserve a place call Wendy Walker on 01684 540500 or 07989 574265 Call Wendy on 01684 540500 or 07989 574265

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Sun 3rd – Mon 4th June

General Opening Tues 5th June

Summer Sunday Fun Sun 10th June

Emergency SOS Day Sun 17th June

Steam Engine Day Sun 24th June

Public Opening Times

❖ Every Sunday from 10th June – 30th September and Sunday to Thursday from 15th July – 30th August ❖ Castle and Grounds open 11.00am – 4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm)

call 01531 633160 or visit www.eastnorcastle.com

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Lizzy’s Recipe

Our Lizzy’s Vegetable Tempura Ingredients You will need oil for shallow frying and a selection of vegetables For the batter: • 100g plain flour • 50g corn flour • large pinch of salt • ½ tsp baking powder • 200ml ice cold sparkling Holywell Malvern Spring Water

See www.ourlizzy.com or contact Lizzy on 01684 892688 Lizzy has created her own special batter using our very own Holywell Malvern Spring Water.

Makes 24, ready in 30 minutes Wash and chop a selection of vegetables into large bite sized pieces - brocolli, cauliflower, peppers, babycorn and pea pods work well.

Sift the plain flour, corn flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.

Pour in the sparkling water and whisk well to produce a light batter.

Place a handful of vegetables in the batter.

Heat some oil in a shallow pan or wok. When the oil is hot carefully add the first vegetable piece taking care that the oil does not spit. Add four more pieces and cook until golden on one side.

Carefully turn with a slotted spoon. Remove when golden and drain on kitchen paper.

Continue cooking the vegetables in batches.

Serve with a dipping sauce or chutney.

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

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Co-educational Day and Boarding (3 – 13)

Westons Farm Park Re-opens for Easter With FREE ENTRY to the farm park, children’s play area, John Deere pedal tractors and picnic area it’s a great FREE day out.

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M Lane Flooring Services All types of floors fitted Tiles, wood, carpet, vinyls, etc Floor screeding Wood floors sanded & polished

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Lee Hankins Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance

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All Aspects of building work undertaken Over 20 years experience

Call me for a free quotation Mobile 07967 372085 Home 01684 540164 lshankins@hotmail.com

Greg Davies Wood Design Bespoke Furniture Internal Joinery External Joinery Greg Davies Wood Design specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke wooden products with over twenty years experience in design and wood crafts. Whether you are replacing like for like or looking for a complete redesign, we can provide a solution that will fit your needs and your budget.

Tel: 01886 880028 Mob: 07966 755669 Email: gregory.davies@btinternet.com Web: www.gregdavieswooddesign.co.uk Lyndhurst, Bosbury Road, Cradley, Nr Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 5JA

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

For all your electrical requirements Domestic, Commercial, Industrial Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Periodic inspection reports Wiring, Re-wiring Showers, Cookers New builds and extensions Fuse board upgrades Fault finding and repairs

Free quotations For a fast and friendly service call Mark Humphreys mark@aelelectrics.co.uk

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Local groups Malvern Hills & Ledbury Malvern Hills Freecycle Contact: www.freecycle.org Ledbury Children’s Centre Contact: 01432 383840 Malvern Social Group Contact: 08450 957984 or email info@malvernsocial.org.uk Transport Ring & Ride Contact: 01531 636333 Citizens Advice Bureau Contact: 01684 563611 for Malvern or Ledbury 01432 377599 Malvern Small Business Forum Contact: Simon Smith or Joel Keiller on 01684 862151 or visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/business The Hills Bridge Club Contact: 01684 541227 or visit www.bridgewebs.com/hills Malvern Hills Lions Club Contact: Heather Jeavons on 0845 8337439 or email malvernhillslions@gmail.com or visit www.malvernlions.org.uk Malvern Hills Badminton Club Contact: Lynne on 01531 632751 or David 01531 635780 or goto www.malvernbadminton.net

West Malvern West Malvern Irish Dancers Contact: Ruth (parent) 01684 568613 or Rose (tutor) on 07976 6914686 West Malvern Royal British Legion Club Contact: 07985 133691 West Malvern Baby & Toddler Group Contact: Naomi on 899048 Meditation in West Malvern Contact: 07816578815 or email malvernmeditation@talktalk.net West Malvern Social Club Contact: 01684 576732 or visit www.westmalvernsocialclub.org.uk

Cradley Cradley Sports Club Contact: 01886 880081 or visit www.cradleysportsclub.co.uk Cradley, Storridge & Mathon Royal British Legion Supports ex-service personnel Cradley Small Business Breakfast Contact: Miles Meager 01886 880964 or email milesmeager@mi-frame.co.uk Cradley, Mathon & Storridge Art Group Meet at Storridge Village Hall at 2pm.

Voluntary opportunities Community Voluntary Action Ledbury: 01531 635339 Malvern Community Action: 01684 892381 Malvern Hills Volunteering: 07872 419646 or visit www.do-it.org.uk to search for volunteering near you

Mathon Mathon, Cradley & Storridge Tennis Club Contact: Mrs Pat Pugh on 01531 640682 or Bob Hamilton on 01684 540836 Mathon Parish Church Weekly services in the three Parish churches.

Mathon WI Contact: Margaret on 01886 880824

To promote your group: email sascha@allabout-local.com or call 07906 573352 More info on new community website: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Storridge WI Contact: Joan Prosser on 01886 880813 Cradley WI Contact: Pat Brewer on 01886 880017 Storridge Parish Church Contact: 01886 880348

Bosbury Bosbury WI Contact: Diane Hodgson on 01531 640622 Bosbury Church Adults’ Choir Contact: Paul Roberts 07735 430335 or email paul.m.roberts@talk21.com Bosbury Church Children’s Choir

Contact: Rosie Roberts 07734 866108 or email rosie_roberts_arts@yahoo.co.uk

Bosbury Parish Church Contact: www.bosbury-church.org Bosbury Bellringers Contact: Frank Seabright on 01531 640252 or email frank@seabrightsolutions.co.uk

Community focus

Canterbury Tales from Cradley Village Players The Players perform a ‘witty and wicked’ version of an English classic A modern take on Chaucer’s Tales which may not suit the over-sensitive For their next show, Cradley Village Players present a witty and wicked update of a muchloved classic. The Canterbury Tales - a play adapted from Geoffrey Chaucer’s famous original by writer Phil Woods and actor Michael Bogdanov - is dangerous, touching and fun.

CVP are staging the play at Cradley School from Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th April 2012 - the week immediately after Easter.

Experience real theatrical riches as director Meg Monk and her cast bring you some of Chaucer’s best loved stories including The Knight’s Tale, The Reeve’s Tale, The Wife of Bath’s Tale, The Nun’s Priest’s Tale and The Miller’s Tale.

‘Anyone who found Chaucer’s medieval language dry or difficult when forced to read it at school should think again’ Meg says, ‘for these

Colwall Bright Sparks Colwall Pre-School Contact: Jean 01684 540061 or Sue 01684 575548 Colwall Cricket Club www.colwall.play-cricket.com Colwall Greener Contact: Robin on 01684 540 284 or visit www.greener.colwall.info Colwall Orchard Group Contact: Helen Stace on 01684 540569 or visit www.colwallvillagegarden.org Colwall Rotary Club Contact: Alan Torbet on 01684 899227 or visit www.colwallrotary.org.uk Malvern Gym Club Contact: Claire Waghorn on 01684 540517 Colwall Probus Club Contact: Guy Houghton 01684 540158 or email Colwallprobus@msn.com

are among the most romantic, moral and farcical tales ever told. And in this modern-language version, everything is easy to follow as largerthan-life characters reveal human nature at its most honourable and its most base - all done with a smile and a song’.

‘The show does contain a few suggestive scenes and a little bawdy language and we suspect it may not suit the very young or easily offended,’ Meg adds. ‘For everyone else, we promise an evening of colourful, compelling and good-spirited entertainment that you won’t want to miss’.

Performances start at 7.30 pm and all tickets cost £8 with seats un-numbered. Tickets can be bought from Cradley Post Offices and Stores or online from Cradleyvillageplayers.com. There’s no charge for posting them since new software means those who book online can now print their own free of charge.

Further details from

David Robertson T: 01684 573780, E: technoresp@aol.com or Meg Monk T: 01886 880448, E: monkmeg@hotmail.com

Colwall Village Playgroup Contact: Rachel Huckle 01684 541142 Colwall Wildlife Group Contact: Derek Turner on 540318 Colwall Golfers Contact: Derek Turner on 540318 Colwall Ladies Club Contact: Liz Daniel on 01684 540904 Colwall Village Society Contact: Secretary Margaret Matthews on 01684 562245 The Chasers International Men of Stell Cricket Team Contact: Jamie 01684 541022 or 07977 115478 Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society Contact: Margaret White 01684 540931 Colwall WI Contact: Cath Blackwell 01684 540020 Colwall Players Contact: www.colwallplayers.org Colwall Mothers’ Union Contact: Dorothy Lockyear on 01684 540608

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Animals Dog Walking Newland Poultry The White House Vets Chapel Cottage Cattery

Food & Drink 37 8 8 9

Art Dave Preston Cradley Village Players Ledbury Choral Society

8 12 37

Builders/Maintenance DR Lloyd Lee Hankins SD Harris WMJ Builders

41 41 5 40

Carpenters Greg Davies MH Furniture M Goodger Carpentry Warren Cabinets

41 32 32 32

Carpets/Floors Classic Interiors Ledbury Carpets M Lane Flooring Services

33 24 40

Children/Families Eastnor Castle H Weston & Sons Ltd Little Pumpkins Childcare Once Upon a Tree The Downs Malvern

37 39 21 38 39

Classes & Training Just Write Workshop Clock Repair

36 19

Dentist

34

Design

46

Architectural Consultant Hanley Interiors Harcourt Design Electrician

40 33 40 41

Financial Advice

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Flowers

14

Perrycroft Meats The Bran Tub Funeral Services

14 14 44

Index

Garden Branchworks Capability Landscapes Caves Folly Nurseries Guy Sterry Landscaping Hedge Trimming Malvern Mowers MCB Landscapes MJ Richards Landscaping 3 Counties Garden Services

29 28 27 27 28 27 26 27 26

Health & Fitness Belle Beauty Beauty at the Courtyard Chiropodist Chiropractor Create Space Counselling No1 Hair & Beauty Psychological Serenity Rose The Hair Studio Valerie Farmer

23 19 34 34 34 23 34 22 23 34

Health & Safety

21

Happy Campers

21

Weobly Cottage B&B

37

Home Improvements 7 31 40 31 23 17 27 18 25 5

Housekeeping Hands On Cleaning Housekeepers of Malvern

Elmira Web Creations Malvern Teletune Website Design

21 45 21

Locksmiths

44

Painter/Decorator Extraordinary Paintwork KA Randall

32 32

Pest Control

44

Photography

8

Plumbing & Heating Cradley Stoves Fusion Property Services Gas Showroom Ltd Hunaban Heating I.A.Plumbing RD Plumbing & Heating Wilkins Chimney Sweep

29 47 47 29 44 47 29

Pub/Restaurant

Holiday

Clover County Windows DP Roofing Kendeen Plastics Kirk Services Malvern Glass M Lane Flooring Robson Ward Shane Howells WS Roofing

IT/Television

45 45

The Royal Oak Wellington Inn Lyttelton Well

15 15 15

Shops/Shopping Belle Vue Jewellery Domestic Appliances Dynastic Art Shop Ethos Furniture Importers Malvern Curtains Mode Shoes MSJ Sports Shop Parrys Jewellers Zinnia Travel Agent

21 3 19 22 2 33 22 35 13 19 13

Window Cleaning

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BOILER REPLACEMENTS, FULL CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS & PLUMBING Boiler upgrades/ replacement New central heating installations Gas fires servicing Gas boiler servicing

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Fusion Plumbing & Heating Ltd • Nat Gas/LPG • Boiler breakdown/service/maintenance • Boiler replacement/upgrade • Heating installation/upgrade • Central heating power flushing • Cooker installation • Landlord Safety Checks

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Independent advice designed for you Smith Weale Associates are a leading Independent Financial Advisory Practice based in the heart of Great Malvern

We offer independent advice and guidance on all aspects of financial planning.

Particular areas of speciality are INveStMeNt plANNING

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We offer free no obligation initial meetings telephone: 01684 577037 and we look forward to welcoming you to our 67-69 Church Street new offices in order to demonstrate the breadth By appointment only of our knowledge and expertise. www.smithweale.co.uk Paying for Our Services – there are a range of payment options to suit each and every client. We can work on a fee basis, a commission basis or a combination of the two.

We will not charge you anything until you have agreed how we are to be paid.

Partners:

Jeremy A Smith Cert pFS Robert e J Weale Cert pFS, CeMAp, CeltM, CeReR, CeltCI

Smith Weale Associates is a Limited Liability Partnership, Regulated in England & Wales No. OC319930 Smith Weale Associates LLP is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority

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Think carefully before securing other debts on your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

To understand the features and risks of an equity release scheme ask for a personalised illustration.

The Financial Services Authority does not regulate taxation and trust advice and some form of mortgages.