All About West of the Hills April/May 2019

April/May 2019 Issue 82

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Contents

April/May 19

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26 Finance Advice

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Enjoy Local

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Business News

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Community News

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RHS Spring Festival Competition Nest of Voices

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Malvern Quilters 40 years

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Try Something New

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Local Music

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Green Fingers

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The Nest Recipe: Bara Brith

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Local Groups

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Notice Board

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Ledbury Country Market What’s On

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Theatre News

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Theatre Tickets Competition

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This Spring are many great events, activities and regular groups meeting on our doorstep, and this magazine contains their details.

For example, the Ledbury Country Market began life at the end of World War Two and to this day provides fresh and delicious local produce. Every Friday morning a dedicated group of local suppliers set up in Burgage Hall to sell a wide array of preserves, cakes and savouries, plus seasonal fruit and veg. Its an absolute gem of a market and if you haven’t already been, read about it on Page 48 and arrange to visit soon!

Enjoy the read!

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DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Sascha McDonald (owner & publisher) Colwall WR13 6QN sascha@allabout-local.com 01684 252242 | 07906 573352 ADVERTISING Tina Palmer - 07952 591031 tina@allabout-local.com EDITORIAL & DISTRIBUTION: James McDonald - 01684 252242 james@allabout-local.com All About West of the Hills is distributed to 7,000 homes & businesses every 2 months CONTRIBUTORS Bridget Evans, The Nest, Smith Weale NEXT BOOKING & COPY DEADLINE Thursday 9th May for June/July edition

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Who pays for long-term social care?

By Independent Financial Advisor Rob Weale from Colwall As a society we are living longer and it is becoming much more common to require long term care in older age. Who pays for it is a complex matter and this should be the very first point to establish. Only then can a suitable solution be properly advised and recommended.

Many people face this issue for the first time when an older relative needs to go into a home.

It can then become extremely urgent to get clear, reliable and unbiased advice and information, in order to take whatever action is in the best interest of your loved one.

As a qualified adviser I make a point of insisting a number of key steps are followed to establish whether the individual’s care needs really do have to be funded in part or in full by themselves or their family. Here is a taster of some key questions that need answering: - Understanding the nature and extent of the individual’s care needs and the cost of meeting them - Understanding what care services can be secured free of charge from the local authority or other third party - Establish whether the individual qualifies for free NHS Continuing Health Care funding (NHS CHC) - Establish whether the individual qualifies for an NHS contribution to Registered Nursing Care - Understand the extent to which the local authority will fund any assessed social care needs - Understand the entitlement, if any, to state benefits An appropriately qualified independent financial adviser can arrange a suitable solution to fund long-term care needs; however, I do not believe that same adviser is best placed to establish the answers to the fundamental questions detailed above. Fortunately there are companies out there that do exactly that.

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We believe best practice is the commissioning of an independent and unbiased company to answer each and every question, thus ensuring you are fully aware of rights and entitlements specific to the individual’s circumstances. This can often be established by way of a telephone consultation, usually free for the first 15 minutes to answer urgent questions, and then if required, a 1 hour telephone consultation or a more in-depth bespoke care report, each offering information to help know and understand the best way forward. There will be an expense, however when compared to the benefits gained, it is money well spent.

Once you are in receipt of this information, and it is established there is a need for self- funding, then the journey of finding the right solution to meet this need can continue, whether it be rearranging existing investments, securing a lifelong annuity to pay some or all of the care fees, or a deferred payment plan, to name a few.

What is imperative is that you speak to an independent financial adviser who is both qualified and specialises in this very crucial area of advice; they will will seek out other specialists in this field to ensure each and every individual receives their full entitlement to long term care help.

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Enjoy Local 1. Enjoy the local countryside As the spring blossom appears, Colwall Orchard Group has several ways you can get out and enjoy the local countryside. They’ve created a 2.8 mile self-guided orchard heritage trail around Colwall, which starts and finishes at the railway station. This will be launched at an event for members and sponsors on 28th April, see the website for more details. There’s also a Dawn Chorus walk and breakfast on Sunday 5th May, starting at 6am, which includes breakfast – email members@colwallorchardgroup.org to book a place. www.colwallorchardgroup.org

2. A chance to talk pigs

3.Great british dog walk

There’s the chance to talk pigs with the Chief Executive of the Soil Association who comes to Ledbury this April. Helen Browning has recently published a new book ‘Pig – tales from an organic farm’ and will be giving what promises to be a thoughtprovoking talk on Monday 15th April at Burgage Hall. Helen will be visiting together with co-author Tim Finney, at the invitation of Ledbury Food Group. The event starts at 7.30pm, tickets cost £5 and can be obtained from Ledbury Library at The Master’s House. ledburyfoodgroup.org

The Great British Dog Walk comes to Eastnor this April.

Organised by the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, this family and dog-friendly event has a short and long walk to take part in, as well as games and fundraising stands to visit. The event costs £10 for adults when booked in advance or £12 on the day, children under 16 years and dogs can join in for free! The day at Eastnor Castle on Sunday 14th April will will raise funds for the charity. www.hearingdogs.org.uk

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4. charity concert in colwall There’s a charity concert in Colwall this May. Presented by local flautists Maddy Lee and Nicola Shorland, the programme includes a range of solo and ensemble music including J.S. Bach, Domenico Cimarosa, The Beatles, Jacques Brel and even Freddie Mercury! Together with pianist Tim Sidford, Alice Shaw on Cello and a cappella group Serenata, this free event will raise money (donations) for What Makes You Different Makes You Beautiful, which provides a support network for the families of children with special and additional needs.

The event starts at 7.30pm on Friday 17th May at Colwall Church.

5. Open gardens in putley Local gardens in the village of Putley near Ledbury open on Saturday 11th May, raising funds for the Parish Hall and Church. It’s the fifth time the event has taken place, which attracts garden enthusiasts from far and wide. The village is surrounded by orchards, and it’s the perfect opportunity to discover this beautiful corner of Herefordshire. The day runs from 11am until 5.30pm, entry is £5 person and children under 15 are free. Please note, dogs are not allowed in the gardens. On arrival, please start at Putley Parish Hall (HR8 2QN). www.putleygardens.org.uk

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‘We stock plenty of vintage and collectable items, from porcelain to items of furniture, which we hand pick from sales. Currently we have some beautiful sideboards, dining tables and welsh dressers as well as retro pieces including kitchen chairs.’

The emporium also has a pick and mix button bar, with thousands of buttons to choose from, stored in sweetshop jars. ‘Some people spend hours sifting through them, just to find the perfect button!’ laughs Sue. Items made by local craftspeople are showcased at Clusters, and there’s a range of crystals, incense and other related items. ‘Once people find us, they return again and again’ says Sue. ‘Our emporium is a place to come and have a mooch, spending as much time as you want to browse.

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‘It’s not just about driving, it’s also about companionship’ says Alastair Cameron, who runs the service in Malvern with his wife, Katherine Eglington. ‘We aren’t carers, but we do take extra care of our customers. We don’t just drop them at the supermarket, we take them around the store helping them get their items and then unpack the groceries when they are home again. If it’s a trip to the doctor, we can accompany them and even report back to a concerned son or daughter. Three of our vehicles are wheelchair adapted so we can carry ust about anyone in our cars. This includes pets to vets too.’

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What’s On

nest of voices An evening of choral music, covering everything from Norwegian folk to comedy, returns to The Nest near Ledbury this spring.

Each unique performance takes place within the intimate confines of a yurt, nestled in the rolling Herefordshire countryside.

After the runaway success of last autumn’s Nest of Voices, the popular mini-concert series returns once again, with four different and unique performances on successive Thursdays during May.

Thursday 9th May Cotswold Canal Singers Songs of Love and Spring The Cotswold Canal Singers were founded in 2016, to raise money for the Cotswold Canal Trust and other local causes. Drawing singers from several excellent choirs, they provide variety and entertainment, as well as a rich musical experience. Works chosen vary from madrigal to barbershop, from mediaeval to contemporary, with highlights including Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and William Byrd’s Great Service.

Hugh Barton, the director, also directs the Stroud Refugee Aid Choir, 100+ singers meeting once a year in ‘Come and Sing’ events.

Thursday 2nd May Akervinda Swedish Folksong Quartet Jazz singers at heart, the four members of vocal quartet Åkervinda share a deep love of folk music, and give new life to the Scandinavian folk tunes in their original and modern interpretations.

Like so many storytellers and artists before them, Iris, Agnes, Linda and Lise carry tales of women throughout the ages, embodied in a visual musical live performance.

The group have performed at an array of European vocal festivals and folk venues and at venues in Canada and the USA. They come to The Nest straight from a performance with The Swingles in London. www.akervinda.com

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Concerts starts at 8pm or arrive at 7pm if you are coming for supper first.

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Office: 01531 634171 Mobile: 07795 571484 Thursday 23rd May Hereford Police Male Voice Choir A reputation for quality singing and entertainment Hereford Police Choir was formed in 1957 when the then Herefordshire Constabulary celebrated its centenary.

The choir has sung in some of the finest concert halls in the land, including the Royal Albert Hall.

However, the choir’s big claim to fame came with their performance in the BBC1 TV show ‘Last Choir Standing’ which brought them world-wide acclaim. It also earned the Choir the Elgar Award for outstanding achievement, and an invitation to the International Police Music Festival in Zurich. www.herefordpolicechoir.org

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Group

40 years of malvern quilters Malvern Quilters is 40 years old! This friendly group started life in 1979 as a class run by Brenda Cox, who had learned the craft from a friend in the United States of America. The early group had around 30 members and exhibited its work for the first time at Malvern Winter Gardens in the early 1980s.

Since then there have been many hundreds more members. Today, the group welcomes all abilities, from absolute beginners to those with more experience. There are two meetings every month with a varied programme of speakers and demonstrations. Recent and future topics are as diverse as a Procion Dye workshop and creating quilts on a geological theme – the group also holds a summer party in July.

Before all of that, the fortieth anniversary is being marked with a Ruby Anniversary Exhibition over the weekend of 6th and 7th April between 10am and 4pm. Taking place at Colwall Village Hall (Mill Lane, £3 entry), it’s a chance to see some of the group’s work such as The Ruby

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Quilt, made to mark the anniversary year. Inspired by the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, it was first exhibited last year at the Festival of Quilts, held at the NEC in Birmingham.

Not only beautiful to look at, the quilt serves another purpose. A raffle to win the quilt is being staged, with the proceeds donated to Young Minds, a charity offering support and advice for young people affected by mental health issues.

If you can’t make it along to the exhibition, photographs of Malvern Quilters’ work will be on display along Church Walk between Waitrose and Church Street. This takes place in the fortnight leading up to the exhibition weekend.

If you’re interested in joining the group, you’ll find more details at the exhibition, or you can visit the Quilters’ website, www.malvernquilters.co.uk

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Feature

try something new How do I start running?

Running is becoming one of the most popular ways of improving health and fitness, but it can be hard to get started on your own.

Which is why Sally Smart, a UK Athletics coach, together with the support of Ledbury Harriers, started an absolute beginners running course called Couch to 5k. People who aren’t active can have a go at running with other beginners over a gently progressive, nine-week course.

At the final session each participant is presented with their own C25k graduate’s t shirt, before joining the other participants at a local 5km Parkrun. The next C25k course starts on Tuesday 30th April at 6.15pm meeting at Ledbury Rugby Club. This summer course is free and for more information, call 07468 793405, email sallysmart1000@gmail.com or visit www.ledburyharriers.org.uk

Ledbury & District U3A The University of the Third Age meets every month in Ledbury, with a busy and varied programme of talks, events and activities.

The meeting on 18th April welcomes the author Phillip Caine from Cumbria, who will give a light-hearted talk on his ten years working in the Middle East. On 16th May David Harrison’s talk is titled ‘Monmouth – Oddities and Curiosities’, covering some interesting architecture, bridges and toll houses. It also includes people with connections to Monmouth including Horatio Nelson, Charles Rolls, Rudolf Hess and Tommy Cooper!

If you’d like to know more about U3A membership, call (01531) 633637 or visit www.ledburyu3a.org.uk

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Why not come cycling?

Ledbury Area Cycle Forum has some useful advice for enjoying the beautiful spring countryside on two wheels.

Do you have a dusty, rusty two-wheeled friend in the garage which hasn’t seen the light of day for a while? Are you missing the joy of the breeze on your face and the sun on your back? Why not explore the lanes and byways of Herefordshire by bicycle. The Ledbury area is a great place to start.

Not sure where to go?

The network of lanes in Herefordshire is a cyclist’s delight (though watch out for potholes!).

The Ledbury Area Cycle Forum has collated an online library of routes, cafes, cycle shops and much more on its website comecyclingledbury.com for road cyclists and mountain bikers alike. There are also a few rides arranged for all ages and abilities, to coincide with the Poetry Festival and Big Apple events.

Don’t want to go alone?

There are many local groups who organise regular rides. For example, Ledbury CTC is a local group of Cyclists’ Touring Club (now known as Cycling UK). It aims to support cyclists and promote bicycle use for all ages and abilities. The local group organises social rides each Tuesday (all day) and Thursday (half day) starting from Ledbury Market House at 10am. Rides are at easy to moderate pace, with coffee stops (also for lunch on Tuesdays). We always wait for slower riders, and our experienced members can help with mechanical problems. Whether you are a beginner or returning to cycling, one of these rides may be for you.

For more information, visit www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups/ledbury Worried the hills are too steep?

Ledbury Area Cycle Forum hosts an electric bike, for loan to people interested in trying out before buying. See our article in the Feb/Mar edition of All About West of the Hills, or contact Robin Coates on robin@robincoates.com

Richmond Dental

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We are the largest NHS/Private practice in Malvern and Worcester. Established over 65 years, providing high quality dental care in our purpose built premises.

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What’s On

Local music LEDBURY CHORAL SOCIETY Duruflé’s Requiem and other works

Poulenc Stabat Mater

Saturday 27th April 7.30pm at St Michael and All Angels, Ledbury The Easter Concert of Ledbury Choral Society has a programme of religious music, including the well-known Requiem by Maurice Duruflé.

There will also be performances of works by Balfour Gardiner, Elgar, and Samuel Sebastian Wesley.

Conducted by Malcolm Macleod, the chorus is joined by soprano Lynne Lindner and accompanied by organist Peter Johnson. Tickets are £12 on the door, or £10 in advance from Ledbury Books and Maps. Admission is free for children. www.ledburychoral.btck.co.uk

Cradley Singers Kate Cheetham, Music Director Bridget Snasdell, Soprano Rob Pritchard, Baritone Sam Bayliss, Organ

CRADLEY SINGERS Lamentations

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HELLENS MUSIC Wednesday 1st May to Sunday 5th May At Hellens Manor, Much Marcle A five-day musical feast, including world-class artists plus local school children and talented students from the best music colleges in Britain.

One of this year’s highlights is Hani Mojathedy, a Kurdish singer-songwriter, who will perform at St Bartholomew’s Church in Much Marcle on 1st May. The Walwyn Arms hosts a pub concert on 3rd May, with folk and film music, while the famed mezzo-soprano Alice Coote performs Songs of Life, Loss and Love.

For full details, visit hellensmusic.com

Fauré Faure Requiem

Poulenc’s Stabat Mater is inspired by a thirteenth-century hymn about the suffering of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the crucifixion of Jesus.

The choir will also be performing Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. Considered by many to be the French composer’s finest work, the Requiem is known for its calm, peaceful and beautiful themes.

Conducted by Kate Cheetham, the Cradley Singers are accompanied by Sam Bayliss on the organ and joined by the soprano Bridget Snasdell and baritone Rob Pritchard.

The concert begins at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 and can be booked by calling (01531) 635610.

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Gardening

green fingers It’s all go down at Caves Folly as Bridget gears up for warmer spring weather The growing season is well and truly underway with every available space full of plants. There is so much work to do that there is not enough time in the day!

We are attending the Malvern Show again this year and selling the usual array of vegetable plants, alpines and herbaceous perennials. It is inspiring to meet other growers and designers and share experiences, it is an opportunity to look at new varieties and compare growing techniques.

After forty years in horticulture I am doubtful as to the merit of many ‘new ’garden cultivars. There are a lot which are worthy of a new name, others are a very slight variation on the original but I find they are not always as floriferous or vigorous.

This is of course only my opinion - many expert breeders spend a lifetime perfecting a flower or leaf shape.

There is so much to do at this time of year, and it all needs to be done now! It is also a really exciting time with the promise of sunny days and gardens full of flowers, fruit and vegetables.

Jobs to do in the garden If you are growing vegetables, make yourself a cold frame. It is so useful for bringing on tender seedlings and hardening off plants.

Prune shrubs such as Forsythia, Chaenomeles after flowering.

Bridget runs Caves Folly Nurseries on Evendine Lane in Colwall (WR13 6DX).

They are open from March until October, Thursdays to Saturdays from 10 - 5. You can contact them on 01684 540631 or visit their website:

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Caves Folly Nurseries

We have thousands of wonderful home grown plants. Alpines, Perennials, Herbs and Vegetable plants. All grown in our organic peat free compost.

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Friendly advice always available from Bridget and the team.

Open Thurs-Sat 10-5 You can find us at the bottom of Evendine Lane off Colwall Green www.cavesfolly.com Bridget@cavesfolly.com | 01684 540631 Trim back hard; favourites such as Lavenders and Penstemon, Helichrysum and Perovskia will benefit from new growth.

Trim off any frost damaged leaves from evergreens to encourage new growth.

Plant Mediterranean-type plants such as Cistus, Ceonothus and Hebe as they like warm soils.

Prepare containers with new compost and plant out summer bedding in mid-May. Keep containers watered in dry spells, it is easy to get caught out at this time of year.

The Kitchen Garden Plant out newly-chitted potatoes in April.

Sow vegetables direct, including beetroot, carrot, lettuce, leek, radish, turnip and spring onions.

April is also the time to sow indoors - runner beans, french beans, courgette, pumpkin and squashes.

If you are emptying old compost bins, check carefully in case any snakes, hedgehogs or frogs are still hibernating.

Remember to make time for enjoying the garden and watching nature in all its spring exuberance.

Come and visit us at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival between 9th and 12th May. We are next to the West Gate. See Page 19 and you might even win some tickets!

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Recipe

Bara brith Delicious and really easy to make!

1. Soak the fruit in the tea (with the bags) overnight.

2. The next day, pre-heat the oven to gas mark4/350F/180ÂşC and grease and line a 2lb (900g) loaf tin (I use a paper liner).

3. Remove the tea bags and add the margarine, sugar, milk and treacle to the fruit and bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to cool.

4. Add the flour, mixed spice, and beaten eggs and beat well with a wooden spoon.

5. Turn into the prepared tin and bake just below the middle of the oven for one and a quarter hours until a skewer comes out clean.

Ingredients 350g mixed dried fruit (I use a combination of golden raisins, apricots, sultanas, currants, dried cranberries) 350ml tea (I use 4 teabags in a small pot of tea and always add the teabags to the dried fruit to soak overnight ) 100g butter 100g soft light brown sugar 50 ml milk 1 tablespoon of black treacle 225g self raising flour 2 teaspoons of mixed spice and a little grated nutmeg 2 eggs well beaten

6. Remove from oven and leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely It works well to make two at a time and freeze one. It’s perfect sliced and spread with butter or cream cheese or served with a thick piece of mature cheddar cheese.

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Mathon Mathon, Cradley & Storridge Tennis Club Contact: Mrs Pat Pugh on 01531 640682 Mathon WI Contact: Margaret on 01886 880824 The Hills Bridge Club Mathon Village Hall Contact: 01684 540486 or visit www.bridgewebs.com/hills

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Malvern Hills & Ledbury Malvern Hills Freecycle www.freecycle.org Ledbury Children’s Centre 01432 383840 Ledbury Ring & Ride Contact: 01531 635503, 9.30 - 12.30 Mon - Fri Citizens Advice Bureau Contact: 01684 563611 for Malvern Ledbury CAB: 0344 826 9685 available Mon & Fri 10am to 3pm Ledbury Short Mat Bowls For details contact Jen Welch 01531 631272 Malvern Hills Lions Club Contact: Russell Emery on 0845 8337439 or email malvernhillslions@gmail.com or visit www.malvernlions.org.uk Ledbury & District U3A Contact 01531 633637 or visit www.ledburyU3A.org.uk Ledbury Community Choir Lynne Bennett on 01531 636679 Ledbury WI Margaret Coulson 01531 636808 Malvern Hills Tools for Self Reliance Contact Martin on 01684 540491 Schola Gregoriana Malverniensis - Choir Contact Alastair J Tocher, 01684 893332 Malvern Breast Cancer Support Group 01684 876112

Ledbury Duplicate Bridge Club newly added in Colwall every Wednesday at 6.50 for 7pm Phone Ann Boyne 01684 311214

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We’ve used Clover for all our major works, there is no comparison really to other companies. We can rely on you, you’re here when you say and we’re always fully satisfied with the standard of work.

We want you to love the work we do for you and to love how we do it We are situated at Wall Hills Farm on the Hereford Road just off the Ledbury Bypass.

To find out more, arrange a visit or discuss a project, please call Clover on 01531 631965 or email info@cloveryourhome.co.uk

Find us on Facebook: Clover Your Home Follow us on Twitter: @CloverYourHome

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Duke of York

Traditional Home Cooked Food Good Beer | Fresh Fish & Seafood Telephone 01684 833449 | Tewkesbury Rd | Berrow | WR13 6JQ A warm welcome awaits you at The Duke of York. A charming country pub, serving great food, specialising in fresh fish & seafood.

• Open every day for lunch and dinner

What’s On at The Duke of York: Pie Night

Tuesday Night Special* £7.95 per person Specialty handmade pie and a drink Back by popular demand:

Thu Night Seafood Platter for 2 Special £29.95 for two Great selection of hot & cold seafood with a choice of potatoes and a bottle of wine*

Try our Special Menu

- Lunch & Evening Great selection of main courses at £6.95 & 7.95 Here’s a few ideas: Steak & Ale Pie, Fresh Cod wrapped in Parma Ham, Breast of Chicken with Brandy Cream Sauce, Tender Beef in Red Wine Sauce, Thai Chicken Curry, Liver & Onions with Mash * Regular menu also available during our special nights

Children & Animals very welcome | We look forward to seeing you!

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Duncan Williams Fitted Interiors KITCHEN • BATHROOM • BEDROOM • OFFICE

• Kitchens • Bathroom Suites • Shower Enclosures • Wet Rooms / Disabled Showers Complete Project Managed Installation Service

Contact Duncan on: 07758 863723 Email: info@duncan-williams.co.uk

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The Countryside through Art, 1945-1985 At Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3AG Free exhibition with over 50 original prints and paintings, all of which are for sale. It includes works by John Piper; Robert Tavener, Garrick Palmer and Rowland Suddaby.

Wednesday 1st May, Private View by Request 6 to 8 pm Thursday 2nd May, 1pm to 4.30 pm Friday 3rd May 1pm to 6 pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday 4th to 6th May, 11am to 4.30 pm Wed 8th - Thursday 9th May, 1pm to 4.30 pm Other times by arrangement email richard@fifitiesart.com

Directions: www.elmsliehouse.co.uk More info: www.fiftiesart.com

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At St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree (near Hereford) Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May 10.30am until 4pm A wide range of plants to browse plus fresh produce, craft items and more www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk

ARTISTREE exhibitions a co-operative of local artists whose work includes Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Furniture, Glass, Textile and Encaustic Work We exhibit in our gallery located above the Heritage Centre, one of Ledbury’s most historic buildings in Church Lane. Our exhibitions run throughout the year and we open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entrance is free.

For further details, please visit our website: www.artistreegallery.org

3 Daft Monkeys at West Malvern Social Club Friday 31st May Doors 8pm, music at 8.30pm. £10 in advance, £12 on the door www.wmsc.org.uk

June/July Deadline: Friday 10 May

Notice Board Rhapsody in Springtime Local a cappella group Serenata presents an evening of music, readings and even a musical quiz to leave you smiling!

Friday 3rd May, 7.30pm at St Gregory’s, Castlemorton (WR13 6BG) Tickets £10 (students £5) from (01684) 541733

Films at Flicks in the sticks Bosbury Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Cert. 15) – 19th April A Quiet Place (Cert. 15) – 17th May Films start 7.30pm at Bosbury Parish Hall.

Entrance is £5 for adults, wine and nibbles available Colwall Friday 3rd May: Lad - a Yorkshire Story (Cert 12) A heart-warming family drama Friday 24th May: Juliet, Naked (Cert 15) A quirky comedy Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at Colwall Village Hall on Mill Lane Admission prices remain at £4 for adults and £2.50 for under 16s.

Drinks and ice creams on sale.

Wedding Fayre at The Nest near Ledbury Sunday 14th April 11am - 3pm Explore a unique location for a wedding, both inside the yurt and surrounding orchards.

Meet a host of local suppliers who can make your wedding a magical day. www.thenestledbury.co.uk

Bosbury Farmers' Market and Coffee Morning 10.30am until Noon on the third Saturday of each month at Bosbury Parish Hall With produce to buy and refreshments, plus a friendly welcome!

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Colwall Community Church Supersale On Saturday 18th May 10am to 1.30pm On Walwyn Road in Colwall Plants - Cakes and preserves - Books Crafts and handmade cards Toys and childrens clothes Bric-a-brac - House and garden wares Nice things to eat and drink In aid of new building - ALL WELCOME Have you anything for sale? We can collect larger items. Phone Jill on (01684) 541325

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Mathon, Cradley & Storridge (MCS) Tennis Club

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Wed 3rd April The start of a new tennis year Harcourt Rd, Mathon.

New members welcome.

Social tennis on Wed eve & Sun am Coaching for children and adults on Monday afternoons and evenings.

Sunday 12th May - American Tournament.

Contact Catriona Robertson, Secretary on (01684) 563365 or email catrionarobertson364@gmail.com www.mcstennisclub.co.uk

Blossomtime Weekend Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May A springtime celebration A chance to enjoy the countryside and its produce around the Marcle Ridge. www.bigapple.org.uk

repair cafe malvern hills Bring along broken household items for repair by a team of expert volunteers!

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10am to 1pm at The Friends’ Meeting House, Orchard Road Every third Saturday of the month www.malvernhillsrepaircafe.co.uk

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Community

LEDBURY COUNTRY MARKET It’s a Friday morning and Burgage Hall on Church Lane in Ledbury is bustling with activity. There’s a smell of breakfast in the air, and despite the relatively early hour, there are already several people browsing the stalls or enjoying food from the kitchen.

Many of those coming through the door do so on a weekly basis, to buy their favourite items. Others have travelled from further afield; visitors from north Gloucestershire and south Herefordshire use the market as the start of a day out in the town. Tourists from much further afield sometimes pop in and invariably take something away. The market opens at 8.30am and there are usually those who arrive at the very start, enjoy a breakfast and stock up on their favourite items.

It’s fair to say the Country Market has become something of an institution for Ledbury.

local producers. The veg stall has many seasonal favourites, while the cakes offer a mouth-watering choice. There is smoked meat and fish, locallysourced honey and a vast range of preserves.

When in season, a wide range of local fruit as well as eggs, savoury items, garden plants and seedlings are for sale. Everything has been grown, cooked or stitched within a 15 mile radius of the town.

The origins of country markets like this owe their existence to the formation of the Women’s Institute. Ledbury’s first WI Market was founded in 1944. It remains popular today and if you pop in for a look one Friday morning, you’ll see why.

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Are you looking for care for a loved one or friend? Home Instead is Worcestershire’s only Care Quality Commission ‘Outstanding’ registered Home Care Agency. We are proud to hold the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation in Care and have been ranked as the UK’s No1 for quality by industry watchdog LaingBuisson.

Home Instead is different, we don’t do the short calls others do, and our Caregivers go back all the time to the same clients, promoting trust and friendship. Our staff are intensively trained and we specialise in dementia care with City and Guilds qualified Caregivers. Our staff don’t wear uniform and are all able to take clients out and about.

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What’s On

Rob Davies Plumbing & Heating

• Oil • Boiler breakdown/service/ maintenance • Boiler replacement/upgrade • Heating installation/upgrade • Central heating power flushing

Contact Rob 07974 413330 THREE LOCAL COUNTIES COVERED! NO JOB TOO SMALL!

For gas servicing and installation Contact Duanne 07773 395 803

Malvern Blinds Est. 1975

Manufacturers of Internal & External Blinds Vertical Roller Pleated Venetian Roman Woodslat Awnings Canopies Replacement Fabrics Conservatory Blinds

01684 574047

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The Old Fire Station, Howsell Road Malvern WR14 1TF | Customer Parking

Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 1pm

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April & may Saturday 6th April Malvern Quilters Ruby Anniversary Exhibition At Colwall Village Hall (WR13 6EQ).

Open between 10am and 4pm. Admission is £3 See www.malvernquilters.co.uk Saturday 13th April Cradley Singers presents Lamentations Performances of Fauré’s Requiem and the Stabat Mater by Poulenc. Starts 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church in Bosbury. Tickets are £12 and can be booked by calling (01531) 635610.

Monday 15th April The Future for Farming? Talking about Pigs.

Ledbury Food Group & Ledbury Library Development Group welcome Helen Browning, Chief Executive of the Soil Association for a talk at Burgage Hall on Church Lane.

7.30pm start, Tickets £5 from Ledbury Library at The Master’s House www.ledburyfoodgroup.org Tuesday 16th April Nature in Focus Rosemary Winnall will be sharing photographs of a diverse range of animals and plants at West Malvern Garden and Nature Club, 7.30pm in the village hall.

All welcome, visitors £3 Tuesday 16th April How to use a Smartphone Master the basics from apps to picking up emails, using the internet and connecting to the library wifi. At the Master’s House, Ledbury from 4pm to 6pm, free tickets via (01432) 383499 or email ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk www.mastershouseledbury.org Thursday 18th April Phillip Caine gives a light-hearted talk on his ten years working in the Middle East Ledbury & District U3A. If you’d like to know more about U3A membership, call (01531) 633637 or visit www.ledburyu3a.org.uk

Promote your June & July events: email james@allabout-local.com

What’s On Saturday 20th April Great Malvern Farmers’ Market 9am to 2pm on Abbey Road in Malvern, next to the Abbey Gateway. Come and browse fresh local produce, taking place once a month.

Saturday 27th April Ledbury Choral Society presents Duruflé’s Requiem and other works 7.30pm at St Michael and All Angels, Ledbury. Tickets are £12 on the door, or £10 in advance from Ledbury Books and Maps. Admission is free for children. www.ledburychoral.btck.co.uk Monday 29th April The King’s Thirds on the Malvern Hills A talk by George Demidowicz who has identified earthworks that relate to the sale of parts of Malvern Chase by King Charles the First. In Colwall Village Hall, organised by the Colwall Village Society, 7.30pm Non-members welcome at £2 Tuesday 30th April The Restoration of The Master’s House An exhibition showcasing the process of revealing the building’s medieval heart. Continues until 25th May during library opening hours at The Master’s House, Ledbury.

Wednesday 1st May until Sunday 5th May Hellens Music Five days of performance, workshops & more at Hellens Manor and venues around Much Marcle.

For details visit hellensmusic.com Saturday 4th May until Monday 6th May Malvern Well Dressing and Water Festival Wells to visit, a Wellbeing Fair, and family fun through the weekend! See allaboutmalvernhills.com for details

Easter Holiday specials

Lamb Bottle Feeding Baby Animals •Easter Crafts* •Treasure Hunt* • •

* 15th- 23rd April Closed Easter Sunday.

Check our website for opening times and Bouncing Bunnies Toddler Morning details.

www.NewbridgeFarmPark.com Nr Ledbury, HR8 2QG 01531 670780

Open Day Little Malvern Court & Gardens A 15th Century Prior’s Hall nestled in the Malvern Hills

and Little Malvern Priory Flower Festival

Monday 6th May

2 - 5pm

WR14 4JN

10 acres of flowering shrubs/bulbs/water gardens Teas, plants and book stall Flower display and music Entry £8, Children £2, Under 5s free Assistance dogs welcome In aid of NGS and Little Malvern Priory

2019 Opening Exhibition SUMMER IS A-CUMIN IN March 30 - June 2

Saturday 4th May Ledbury Young Writers Group Fun and creative workshops at The Master’s House, led

by Sara-Jane Arbury. £6 per session, booking is essential via www.writingwestmidlands.org Saturday 4th May The Malvern Multicolour Fun Run Prepare to be bombarded by brightly coloured, biodegradable powder paints! Open for age 5 and above, choose between 1 and 4 laps of the route around the beautiful grounds of The ELIM Centre in West Malvern. www.malvernmulticolourfunrun.com

or call 01684 252 242 by Friday 10th May 2019 at the latest

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

HOME END FARM, CRADLEY - entrance on the A4103

www.blue-ginger.com or 01886 880240

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What’s On

Lee Hankins Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance All Aspects of building work undertaken Over 20 years experience

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

W.L.J BUILDERS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Est 1976

All Aspects of Building Undertaken Int + Ext Decorating FREE Quotes

Mob: 078300 49800 wcj50cwj@gmail.com Marvin Goodger

Local Carpenter with 30 years experience I offer a range of Services including: Design & Installation of fitted bedrooms and offices All Types of storage & shelving Stair Renovations, Replacement Doors, Door Frames, Skirting, Architrave New Kitchens & Renovations incl. new doors/worktops No job too small. Free no obligation Quote Tel. 01684 234917 or 07968 968371

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Sunday 5th May A Dawn Chorus walk with Colwall Orchard Group Starting 6am at Colwall Village Garden.

Tickets £10, £5 for children under 12. This includes a continental breakfast. To book a place email members@colwallorchardgroup.org www.colwallorchardgroup.org Monday 6th May until Sunday 12th May Ledbury Art Society Spring Exhibition and sale of works at Weaver’s Gallery on Church Lane in Ledbury. Open 2pm to 4.30pm, admission is free.

Continues Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 12th May from 10am to 2pm Friday 10th May Tappy Toes with Julia at Newbridge Farm Park Fun for little ones at this family-run farm park near Ledbury. Lots more to do including feeding animals, soft play areas, hay bale tunnels, rope swing, sandpits, zipwire, car track, and more! For opening times and for other events visit www.newbridgefarmpark.com Friday 17th May An evening of music at Colwall Church With a flute, piano and cello ensemble plus a capella group Serenata. Starts 7.30pm, raising money for What Makes You Different Makes You Beautiful, supporting families of children with special and additional needs.

Tuesday 21st May Learn how to use the internet safely and effectively At Ledbury Library. Laptops will be available for the session which is provided by Fastershire. For ages 16+, free tickets, call (01432) 383499 or email ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk. www.mastershouseledbury.org Tuesday 21st May Useful, Beautiful and Unloved An Alternative Look at Weeds with Roger Umpelby at West Malvern Garden and Nature Club.

7.30pm in the village hall. All welcome, visitors £3.

Saturday 25th May until Sunday 2nd June Malvern Walking Festival From strolls to multi-day challenges, enjoy a varied programme across nine days www.malvernwalking.uk

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DO YOU HAVE A FOOT PROBLEM?

Helen Gough - Podiatrist

SERVICES INCLUDE: Nail & Skin Care • Gait Analysis • Orthotics Steroid Injections • Nail & Foot Surgery.

We have one of the country's leading Podiatric Surgeons on our team Free onsite parking and disabled access PROSPECT VIEW HEALTH CENTRE MALVERN

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Herefordshire Counselling and Psychotherapy Everyone has the inherent potential to grow, change and heal. I offer a safe, warm, supportive, nonjudgemental space to explore issues of concern, unhelpful patterns of behaviour and relationships.

BACP registered Find me on: www.counsellingdirectory.org.uk -Trudie Clark, Ledbury Email: trudieclark181@btinternet.com Contact me on: 07415 890271 Activities and help around Malvern for those with Dementia & their Carers - all welcome

Bethesda Physio Clinic Quality Physio and Expert Care Bethesda Clinic Quality and Expert Care Prompt and Effective treatment for:

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Age UK Dementia Advice Service: 0800 008 6077 Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support: 01905 621887 Dementia Café, 2nd Tuesday each month 12-2pm Barnards Green Cricket Club, WR14 2ET Singing for the Brain, 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month 11.45-13.45, Parish Hall Powick, WR2 4RT Coffee Morning, first Thursday each month 11am, United Reformed Church Hall, WR14 4RE Musical Medicine/ Zest for Life at the Octagon: Contact Martyn on 07505 053175 Malvern Theatre Cinema relaxed screenings MALVERN See www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

 Muscle / Tendon / Ligament / Joint Problems Team of HCPC Registered Chartered Physiotherapists Team of HCPC Registered Chartered Physiotherapists For An Appointment Telephone:

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Theatre News Oscar Wilde’s

The Picture of Dorian Gray Tilted Wig Productions are proud to present an exciting and bold new production of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Jonathan Wrather, known for his roles on both stage and screen, as Lord Henry Wotton.

The play, based on the classic novel, celebrates Wilde’s wonderful language and will appeal to audiences old and new. The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the story of a cultured, wealthy, and beautiful young man’s downfall through moral corruption and seduction. Dorian, who, fearing that his good looks would fade as he grows old, wishes that a portrait painted of him could bear the burden of the ageing process, leaving him forever young. But at what cost...? Featuring Wilde’s famous wit and a stellar cast, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat right up until the final scenes of the play – providing an entertaining night out for all.

The Picture of Dorian Gray will be appearing on stage at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th May. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk

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the picture of dorian gray Win a pair of tickets to this production at Malvern Theatres.

Please answer the following question: The Picture of Dorian Gray was written by which playwright?

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

by Tuesday 23rd April 2019.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by Wednesday 24rd April.

Good luck! *For terms & conditions see our website www.allaboutmalvernhills.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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Tuesday 19th - Saturday 23rd March malvern-theatres.co.uk | Box Office: 01684 892277 To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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