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42 Financial Advice 6 Enjoy Local 8 Business News: Counselling 10 Business News: Elite Fleet 12 Community News 14 & 15 Enjoy Local This Christmas 18 Colwall Village Society 22 A Bell To Remember 26 All About The Defibrillator 30 Business News: The Hop Pocket 34 Green Fingers 38 The Nest Recipe: Festive Pork Stuffing 42 Notice Board 44 - 46 Keeping Your Weight in Balance 48 Well Being/Classes & Courses 48 - 49 What’s On 50 - 52 Theatre News 54 Theatre Tickets Competition 54 www.facebook.com/allaboutmalvernhills @allaboutmalvern Instagram: allaboutlocalmagazines www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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The bells of St Michael’s in Ledbury have ‘rung out the old’ and ‘rung in the new’ for centuries. To keep the sound alive, an appeal has been launched to refurbish the bell tower and it’s hoped the local community can raise ten thousand pounds for a new bell. You can read more on Page 26. We should also give a mention to the volunteers in Wellington Heath who have worked hard over many months to install a defibrillator in the middle of the village (Page 30). We are fortunate to live in an area with such an active community and in this edition you’ll read many more examples of why this is such a great place to live!

Enjoy the festive period and I hope you have a good start to 2019!

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By Independent Financial Advisor Rob Weale from Colwall

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The bears, or pessimists, think that rising US and UK bond yields and slowing global growth mean the best is over for equities. Interest rate rises in the US and the UK, and an unwinding of quantitative easing, have pushed up yields, or interest rates. Higher yields affect equities as improved returns on bonds makes equities less attractive by comparison and higher yields also depress the current value of future dividend income. October saw significant declines in most major equity markets, with falls of 9% in Japan and the euro area, 7% in the US and 5% in the UK and emerging markets. Bears concede these factors matter less when global growth is accelerating, but in emerging markets and the euro area the momentum of growth is slowing and US growth looks close to a peak.

For the bears the best is over, the bulls think that the recovery has more life left in it and that investors have become too pessimistic. As in all such debates only time will tell who is right but the one message that does come through is this; diversification is key, as is a reminder of your investment time horizon. If you don’t need your money in the short term, leave it invested; history has taught us that investment is cyclical, the investment returns will be positive over the longer term regardless of the market ups and downs. Whether you are a bull or a bear really doesn’t matter, a diversified portfolio will take this volatility in its stride coupled with a gentle reminder that you’ve invested for the medium to long term.

The Bulls Bulls tend to see the recent action in the US equity market as reflecting a shift in investors’ preferences, not a flight from equities. On this interpretation investors are moving from fast-growing, but pricey, tech stocks paying low dividends to cheaper ‘value’ stocks that pay higher dividends and will gain from strong growth. So, for instance, Netflix, whose share price soared until September fell 17% last month while Procter and Gamble, whose shares had drifted lower through the year, rose 7%. The UK and US market has seen bigger setbacks, in late 2015 and earlier this year on similarly excessive worries but subsequently bounced back, these setbacks proved to be buying opportunities. And then there’s the fact that US wages are, at last, rising. That could prompt companies to go on an investment binge, lending a new impetus to productivity and to profits.

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Enjoy Local 1. TALK: Winter Colour and Interest in the Garden ‘Winter Colour and Interest in the Garden’ is the subject of a talk by Duncan Coombs at the January meeting of the West Malvern Garden and Nature Club. An entertaining speaker, Duncan’s talk starts at 7.30pm in the village hall on Tuesday 15th January. Entry is £2 for members and £3 for visitors which includes refreshments.

2. LEDBURY FOOD GROUP BIG BREAKFAST Ledbury Food Group’s Big Breakfast runs between 1st and 3rd February. Now in its sixth year, the weekend is a chance to sample all kinds of amazing food and produce made locally. Run by Ledbury Food Group, businesses around the town take part. you will find more details in January by visiting www.ledburyfoodgroup.org

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The Cradley Village Hall Christmas Fair takes place this year on Saturday 1st December.

Starting at 10.30am, there will be a range of Christmas gifts as well as other stalls, raffle plus tombola, as well as hot food and seasonal refreshments.

You will also be able to visit Father Christmas’ Snow Cave!

The event at the hall which is next to the church, continues until 3pm.

4. BRIDGE CLUB

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The Hills Improvers Bridge Club was set up more than fourteen years ago to provide a place where people can enjoy an evening of duplicate bridge in a supportive environment.

Members often mention the friendliness of the club as the reason they return week after week.

If you enjoy hockey but the pace of the game might be a little too much, why not try Walking Hockey? Walking Hockey which is open to anyone aged 13 to 100+ and provides a fun way of doing fitness and for many involved, the chance to play hockey again. Sessions so far have proved popular and thoroughly entertaining as absolutely no running is allowed!

Colwall and Malvern Hockey Club runs various groups in Malvern, catering for differing fitness and skill levels, competitive and social groups.

A men’s team has also been established, with the hope to enter a league next season.

Training is on Wednesdays from 7.15pm at Malvern College astro pitches, with Walking Hockey on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm.

For further details, email cmhockey@hotmail.co.uk or search for the Club on Facebook or Twitter

The club provides a varied programme on Thursdays throughout the month. On most evenings there is a host, which enables people without a partner to enjoy a game. The club is known for the quality of its biscuits served during the break at Mathon Village Hall.

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Trudie Clark, who runs Herefordshire Counselling 01684 891147 and Psychotherapy in Ledbury, has more than Evening three decades working in mental health nursing.

She has recently completed postgraduate psychotherapy training and here she tells us her approach to helping others. ‘At times of emotional distress and crisis, feelings can be overwhelming and painful. Confronting difficulties can be frightening and staying with familiar ways can feel like the safest option. I believe that everyone has the inherent potential to grow, change and heal. I offer a safe, warm, supportive, non-judgmental space to explore issues of concern, relationships, and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I offer counselling sessions in a private, quiet environment a few minutes walk from Ledbury town centre. I can tailor the number of sessions to your individual needs and I offer evening and weekend appointments.

I work in relational manner, which means the relationship created between us becomes the vehicle to explore areas of concern. I seek to build positive, empathetic relationships to create a supportive environment that promotes healing, growth and change.

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Elite Fleet is a private hire company, registered with Malvern Hills District Council, offering a luxury service, taking you to your destination comfortably and in style.

With a reputation based on safety and reliability, the company is run by two friends, Steve Picker and Tim Hackett. As work colleagues for many years, Steve and Tim decided to set up their own business after working for another local private hire company.

‘We could see there was a market beyond a regular taxi service for people travelling longer distances, who needed a first class experience from start to finish’ says Tim. ‘Travelling with us is a special experience. Our vehicles are immaculate and we pride ourselves on running an unparalleled service both in the quality of vehicle and in the care taken of every passenger.

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The company transports clients to major sporting events, whether it’s a race-day at Cheltenham, or tennis at Wimbledon. ‘You hire us as your dedicated chauffeur’ says Steve, ‘and we remain at your disposal for the duration of the day.’

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At the end of the 9-week programme, participants join the 5k Parkrun at Newent on a Saturday morning. ‘The organisers turn it into a special event and lots of club members are there to cheer them on’ says Sally.

‘Some would never have dreamed of joining a running club but end up running with our ‘gentle joggers’ group on club nights.’

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LIGHT UP A LIFE AT CAFE MORSO Every year Colwall Rotary Club takes part in the ‘Light Up a Life’ appeal. Lights on a tree are dedicated to a loved one in return for a donation that supports the work of St Michael’s Hospice at Bartestree near Ledbury. The Rotary Club is holding a dedication service at Café Morso in Colwall at 6pm on Thursday 6th December.

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THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS This year, Ledbury Community Choir has been celebrating its 20th year since forming. After some wonderful concerts and the continual support of so many events in Ledbury, why don’t you come along to the final event of 2018? Get into the spirit of the festive season at The Gift of Christmas, an evening of joyous and uplifting music at The Market Theatre, Starting at 7.30pm on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st December Tickets cost £10 and are available from www.themarkettheatre.com or in person from The Master’s House during opening hours.

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Led by the St Michael’s Hospice Community Choir, the evening features performances from the Roaring Megs Community Choir and the Monday Handbell Ringers, plus other musical acts. This memorable night of music will be performed in the beautiful surrounds of the 17th Century barn at Lyde Court near Hereford. Everyone attending will receive a welcome drink on arrival.

Tickets for this event cost £8 in advance at www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk, or £10 on the door.

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Events

enjoy local this christmas Ledbury Choral Society’s Carol Concert Ledbury Choral Society’s Carol Concert at St Michael and All Angels Church takes place this year on Saturday 8th December. Beginning at 7pm, it promises to be a real festive treat, including many Christmas favourites and carols for the audience to join in. Tickets will cost £10 in advance from Ledbury Books and Maps, or £12 on the door. Entry for children is free.

The choir always has a busy Christmas. As well as the concert, they visit Leadon Bank to perform carols and lead a singalong. Also this year, for the second time, they will be singing at Eastnor Castle on 20th December, helping to raise funds for the church tower appeal.

Rehearsals of the Choral Society take place on Thursday evenings at the Baptist Church in Ledbury. There are no auditions and new members are always welcome. www.ledburychoral.btck.co.uk An Evening of Seasonal Entertainment There’s an evening of seasonal entertainment in Wellington Heath on Saturday 8th December.

The first half of the evening is devoted to Fourteen, a light-hearted look at the preparations for a formal society dinner party in the lead-up to Christmas, performed by Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatic Society.

After the interval of mince pies and mulled wine, Our Star Theatre Company performs Blackadder’s Christmas Carol, telling the story of Edmund (occasionally Sir Edmund) Blackadder, renowned pillar of the community, as we see how the philanthropic side of his character develops during the season of goodwill.

The performances on 8th December take place at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall, with the doors opening at 6.30pm. Tickets are £9 for adults and £6 for children, early booking is advised by visiting www.ticketsource.co.uk or emailing whads.boxoffice@gmail.com For further details on local festive events, see www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Alice in Wonderland This entertaining Pantomime comes to Ledbury this January. Presented by Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society (LADS), audiences will be transported to Wonderland, where Alice and her mother are chasing the White Rabbit. Along the way they meet a cast of unusual characters before ending up at an outrageously funny teaparty! The pantomime at The Market Theatre is on every evening (except 20th) between 17th and 26th January, with matinee performances on 19th, 20th and 26th January. Tickets cost £11 for adults, £6 for children or £37 for a family (2 adults, 3 children). You can read more at www.themarkettheatre.com The Malvern Santa Run The Malvern Santa Run takes place on Saturday 8th December, on a scenic course around the grounds of ELIM International College in West Malvern. Anyone from the age of 5 upwards can take part by running, jogging or walking the 2km cross-country course, completing a second or third lap if they wish. Tickets cost from £12.50 per adult (1 lap), £5 per child aged 5 to 10, and £10 per child aged 10 to 16. All runners receive their own Santa suit to keep, as well as a finisher’s medal and a mince pie. The college catering department will be selling seasonal food and drink throughout the morning as well. Details of how to enter are on our website, www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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The film was Inspired by a large photographic archive created by the late Derek Evans and has interviews with people connected to hop growing and harvesting. The film has been made by Catcher Media, in conjunction with Herefordshire Council’s Libraries and funded by the Heritage Lottery and others.

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Colwall Village Society is a group of around 150 residents of the village and the surrounding area whose aim is to research, record and preserve the history of the village and to be concerned about the welfare of the village. The Society looks after an archive of historical information on the village and, from time to time, publishes booklets and other material relevant to the village.

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A bell to remember It’s a dark November night, but that hasn’t stopped a large group of people from turning out to support the launch of a major fundraising project at St Michael and All Angels Church in Ledbury. The nave is filled as Tim Keyes, Tower Captain at the church, outlines an ambitious fundraising plan to keep the bells ringing.

It’s not a straightforward job. The bells weigh several tons and their fittings and the frame in which they hang all need extensive work. In addition, two new bells will be added to the peal which will make it easier to ring for those new to bell-ringing (not to mention some of the older ringers!).

Further improvements to the tower are needed as well, including repairs, re-decoration, re-wiring and improvements to the fire alarm system.

In all, it’s estimated the work will cost £200,000 to complete. A lot of the money will be raised through grant-awarding bodies, but at least £10,000 will need to be raised by the local community. ‘If we have the support of local people, it will be so much easier’ says Tim. ‘It might be a local organisation or group arranging fundraising events, it could be support from a local business, or it might be individuals who decide to donate money.’

The donations have already started. Chris Johnson, Chairman of Ledbury and District Civic Society was at the launch event to hand over two cheques totalling several hundred pounds. The money was raised from giving talks as well as

the proceeds of a concert by local vocal group Serenata.

The £10,000 raised by the community will be used to sponsor a new treble bell. ‘The Tenor bell, which is the heaviest in the tower, has an inscription that reads ‘When you hear my harmonious sound, Let love and peace in you abound’’ says Tim. ‘We are planning to add an inscription to the new treble bell. it will commemorate those from Ledbury who died in World War One and in conflict since then. It will be ‘a bell to remember’ but it will also express the commitment of the whole community to peace’.

The bells in the tower at Ledbury have long been used to mark significant moments in the lives of local people. The last time they underwent a significant restoration was in 1951, under the leadership of the poet John Masefield. This latest refurbishment will give new life to the church tower and help to ensure its bells will continue to ring out for generations to come.

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the defibrillator In Wellington Heath, a disused telephone box has been given a new and vital life-saving role. A defibrillator is being installed in the box next to Pool Piece, following refurbishment work by a group of local people. David Williams has co-ordinated the project and tells us more.

Where did the idea for a defibrillator come from?

The idea was first put forward by parishioner Simon Williamson in 2015 but although it was felt to be a very worthy project, at that time the parish council felt that it could not afford the necessary funding. The project was revived in late 2017 when The Farmers Arms offered to raise money to support a phone box defibrillator at their New Year’s Eve event. This was advertised in our village newsletter and came to the notice of another parishioner Les Davies who suggested that the Parish Council might also apply for a grant from Friends of Ledbury and District Healthcare. With funding now available the project was given the green light by the parish council.

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Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) like this are also known as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). They will only administer a shock to someone when they detect an appropriate abnormal heart rhythm. This makes them safe to be used by non-medically trained members of the public. They are set up to provide adequate instruction to persons rendering assistance even if they have had no formal training.

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THE HOP POCKET SHOPPING VILLAGE CELEBRATING 30 YEARS The original spark for The Hop Pocket was Janet Pudge selling handmade beer jugs for a farming charity. She realised that people were interested in quality crafts and due to a decline in the hop industry there was redundant space in the hop kilns at the front of the farm house. In 1988 Janet and husband John ‘stuck a sign on the side of the road’ and opened the Hop Pocket Craft Shop with no real fanfare at all. Everything on display was on sale and return from local craftspeople that Janet knew or had met at craft fairs.

The Hop Pocket Craft Shop was popular from the beginning and Janet is rightly proud that they never had a day without a customer. Very soon, in response to repeated requests, a tea room was opened at the back of the farm house, giving Janet’s customers a rest and a slice of homemade cake. More customers, and more crafts led to an expansion of the shop, twice!

1999 was a huge year with a move to a larger building at the back of the farm house, becoming The Hop Pocket Craft Centre with a restaurant, Wine Company, Deli and craft units.

Over the years more and more agricultural buildings have been converted, the Craft Centre has been expanded to allow more seating in the restaurant and diverse new businesses have thrived at The Hop Pocket. Car parks have been expanded, infrastructure improved and a couple of years ago a new building was built purposely for commercial use, the first non-agricultural building on the site.

John and Janet’s sons, William and Matthew are now involved in a truly family business that is a world away from the farm on which they grew up.

The hop kilns and barns they played in as children are now a vibrant mixed use site, home to artisan food makers, craft workers, even an accountant and a recruitment agency.

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green fingers At Caves Folly Nursery in Colwall, Bridget is preparing to celebrate a major anniversary.

Here we go again, celebrating Christmas and New Year. It only seems like yesterday I was watering all day and melting in the heat! The nursery has been put to bed and there is a natural slowing down in the plant and animal world. Now is the time to make plans for the next growing season.

Next year we are celebrating 40 years in business here at Caves Folly Nurseries. What a lot of digging, pruning, potting, pricking out, watering, customers, sales, landscaping and show gardens built. It makes me feel exhausted just reading it but what fantastic fun and satisfaction we have had through our work. To nurture a plant from a tiny seed and then sell it to a customer, who returns later to explain the enjoyment that it has given them, is so very rewarding. Many of our wonderful staff have been helping us for years and some of the original helpers still help at the Malvern Show!

Over the years we have faced many challenges.

25 years ago, we were pioneers in trialling peatfree and organic composts, adopting organic principles in horticulture and using reclaimed materials. Many of these principles have since been adopted by major organisations such as the RHS and the National Trust. We were looked upon as mad hippies then - funny how trends change (I am proud to say that we are still mad old hippies).

My huge challenge over the last few years has been trying to replace plastic pots. I have tried pots made from potato starch, Miscanthus, rice husks, coir, paper and biodegradable plastic. It is difficult to find a perfect solution. We will have a Pot Bank at the nursery this year for local customers to bring their used pots. To help make the project work please don’t just dump them, sort them and put them in the right sizes.

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For the moment re-using is an obvious answer along with bought in coir pots and paper pots for vegetable plants. We can then experiment on the nursery with different pots as more products become commercially available.

December and January are good times to have a break from gardening and build up your strength for next season. Order seeds and plan for sowing indoors in February. Don’t forget to feed the birds and do not disturb any hibernating creatures.

The retail nursery is closed now until March 2019. If you would like to order or buy plants anytime please call us on (01684) 540631.

Thanks to all of you who have put up with my horticultural ramblings for another year and I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a floriferous New Year!

Bridget Bridget runs Caves Folly Nursery on Evendine Lane in Colwall (WR13 6DX). They are open from 8th March until October, Thursdays to Saturdays from 10 - 5. You can contact them on 01684 540631 or visit their website:

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• Steamed Up Glass • Broken Handles, Hinges and Locking Mechanisms Proud to be a local tradesman with over 35 years of experience A member of the Master Locksmiths Association offering a 24 hour locksmith and boarding up service

For a free no obligation quote call Mark on

01531 890110

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Richmond Dental

Richmond Dental Practice

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.

Mr H Sanghera BDS | Mrs U Talecka GDP | Miss M Awuye BDS Mr N Saini MDDR | Mrs T Yardley EDH | Mrs A Dobson EDH • NHS child friendly accredited practice • Cosmetic Dentistry/Tooth Whitening • Daily emergency appointments available • Hygienist service

Contact us on: 01684 561249 www.richmond-dental.com

12 Richmond Road Malvern. WR14 1NE 01684 561249

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

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Recipe

festive pork suffing

Method Preheat the oven to 200ยบC/400F/Gas 6.

Choose your favourite sausages and remove the skin (if you pop the sausages into cold water the skin will come away from the meat cleanly).

I often swap the ingredients around using different combinations of chestnuts, hazelnuts, orange rind and finely chopped smoked bacon.

To enrich the ingredients I add an egg and a little more bread crumbs/oatmeal.

I am not a believer of stuffing the turkey. I feel that the stuffing should be cooked separately like my mother always did. If you make stuffing balls for Christmas you can make two different flavoured stuffing balls and serve a mixture.

Mix all the ingredients together. Either roll into balls or spread out evenly in a greased ovenproof dish.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown all over and cooked through.

This recipe was kindly provided by Neil from The Nest near Ledbury, a family friendly Deli Cafe serving local and artisan produce.

You can find The Nest on the Hereford Road, a few miles outside Ledbury.

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Ingredients 1 shallot finely chopped 1 clove of garlic , crushed (optional) 450g/1lb sausage meat 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage 1 sprig of rosemary 25g/1oz fresh white Breadcrumbs Finely grated rind of a lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper 25g/1oz of suet (optional) 50g of dried cranberries optional (could be soaked in marsala)

Non Needledrop Nordman Fir Christmas Trees all lovingly displayed undercover from 4’ to 9’ Festive Wreaths - Traditional Holly, Fir or Natural Birch and Willow

We have moved... just 3 miles west of Ledbury on the A438

Hundreds of fabulous plants - Evergreen Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Bushes, and of course over 100 varieties of Heuchera all make great gifts

Unique individually planted arrangements and containers

Our Christmas Gift to You Buy a £25 Newent Plant Centre Voucher and pay only £20 (Vouchers redeemable from Jan 2019) Closed 24th Dec to 2nd Jan

@ The Nest Dymock & Newent

Friendly advice always available from Mark and his team

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

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Notice Board john piper in malvern From Friday 23rd November until Saturday 1st December Join us at Elmslie House in Malvern.

View and buy over 70 fabrics, limited edition prints, original drawings and paintings by well known artist John Piper.

Opening times and private view details can be found at www.fiftiesart.com or email richard@fiftiesart.com

colwall mistletoe fair Saturday 8th December, 9am to 1pm Outside Provisions of Colwall on Walwyn Road A chance to purchase Christmas gifts and treats plus Colwall Mistletoe! Also Colwall Scouts fundraising stall.

To join a mistletoe walk, email members@colwallorchardgroup.org www.colwallorchardgroup.org

Barefoot Dancing In Wellington Heath Friday 14th December and Friday 18th January: Barefoot Dancing – enjoy letting your body out to play and then finishing in stillness. 7.30pm to 9.30 pm.

Details from Miriam 07817 681746 or Facebook Barefoot Dance Saturday 12th January: Flow into 2019 - a Barefoot Dance Day to juice up your hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Dance and play in the morning and then nurture your soul as we Slow Flow in the afternoon.

10.30am to 5.30 pm.

Details from Jane Horton 01531 637217 or Facebook Barefoot Dance

Feb/Mar Deadline: Tues 15 January

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Notice Board marie curie christmas fair Saturday 8th December At The Burgage Hall, Ledbury From 10am until 4pm With home-made produce, gift items, raffle and tombola Plus festive refreshments Free Entry Organised by the Ledbury Marie Curie Fundraising Group

flicks in the sticks colwall presents Lost in Paris on 2nd December, doors open 2.45pm Finding Your Feet on 7th December, doors open 7pm Swimming with Men on 18th January, doors open 7pm Mamma Mia 2 on 27th Jannuary, doors open 2.45pm Films are shown at Colwall Village Hall on Mill Lane

Wedding open day Join Malvern College Weddings & West Country Marquees on Sun 17th Feb 2019 The perfect opportunity to view Malvern College’s beautiful licensed rooms, available for your wedding ceremony and our Gryphon Room for your wedding reception along with a selection of trusted and experienced wedding suppliers.

Date: Sunday 17th February 2019 Time: 10am to 4pm Location: Malvern College To attend, please register today! www.malvernweddings.com/event-registration

The ledbury big breakfast Celebrating local produce around town Between Friday 1st and Sunday 3rd February

www.ledburyfoodgroup.org

Email james@allabout-local.com

LOOKING FOR AN ARCHITECT? Services include • New build design • All types of building • Renovation • Residential property • Commercial property • Planning Applications • Building Regulations • Listed buildings

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Suite 101 | The Darwin Rooms 1 Worcester Road | Malvern | WR14 4QY 01684 568403 info@thomaswhite.co.uk

www.thomaswhite.co.uk

THE PRACTICE SMALL FRIENDLY

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WE OFFER ALL ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES INCLUDING: - SELF ASSESSMENT TAX RETURNS - BUSINESS START UP - VAT RETURNS - ANNUAL ACCOUNTS - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS We are a small family business and we are aware how hard you work running your business; let us ease the strains and stresses of your accountancy affairs with jargon free advice and one to one support. We will work together to achieve your goals, supporting each other using our strengths to best advantage.

Contact us today: Visit us: 7 The Southend, Ledbury HR8 2EY Website: www.thepracticeledbury.co.uk Email: Andrew@thepracticeledbury.co.uk Telephone number: 01531 631380

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

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Notice Board

Man & Van for all your transport needs...

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All jobs considered House, Office, Shops, Garage & Shed CLEARANCE eBay/Facebook Collections Waste/Rubbish Removal Office/House Moves

Friendly, Reliable & Competitive Prices Fully licensed to dispose of your waste Legally & Responsibly

Call Mike today for a quote: 07773 123218 - Ledbury

exhibition & sale of paintings by mixed media artist SUSAN BIRTH from Saturday 5th January to Sunday 3rd March in the Sir Barry Jackson Room at the COACH HOUSE THEATRE, Grange Road, Malvern - TO VIEW EITHER: Visit the Coach House Theatre to see a film or production and view the artwork pre-show or in the interval OR: Contact the Coach House Theatre on 01684 569011 for viewing times Landscape, Floral, Still Life - Original artwork & a selection of framed prints. www.susanbirth.com

MCA Charity Christmas Card Shop at ARCOS, Hatherton Lodge, Avenue Road, Malvern With cards from more than 20 national and local charities. Open until 17th December, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm - Saturday 10am to 1pm

Enquiries: Joan Gibson (01684) 563429

Welcome Christmas in The Ale House, Colwall Established 2012

• House Cleaning Satisfac • Spring Cleaning ti Guaran on teed • Steam Cleaning • After Builders Cleaning • Pre/End of Tenancy Cleaning • Ironing Collection & Delivery Service Available • Weekly, fortnightly or one-off basis • Friendly & Flexible • Meticulous attention to detail Fully insured References available on request

Free Home Survey & Quotations

07901 386884

email: diamondcleaning28@hotmail.com

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Tuesday 18th December from 7.15pm Mulled drinks, mince pies and merry music Carolling and festive readings Come in good voice and seasonal dress Tickets £4.00 from Goodwin’s Estate Agents (01684 540300) Walwyn Rd. Colwall or pay on the door

The School of Naughtiness Ledbury’s Sparks Young Writers’ Group presents an educational establishment with mischievous rules!

Meet unusual teachers and learn about Bad Behaviour in an exhibition of wicked writing by young people aged 8 to 13 years.

From Tuesday 4th to Friday 14th December at The Master’s House during library opening hours, free entry

www.themastershouseledbury.org

Feb/Mar Deadline: Tues 15 Jan

Looking for a patient, professional and imaginative pet photographer?

Contact Kevin on 07950 928267

pamperedpetportraits.net

BLISS HOUSEKEEPING LTD Domestic Cleaning Ironing Services Collect and drop off

Office: 01531 634171 Mobile: 07795 571484

Woodlands Country Cat Hotel “Where cats are at home”

Caring, family run, modern cattery near Ledbury. Indoor pens with outdoor views. Heated sleeping beds.

Tel - 01531 670677

Email - wcchotel@gmail.com Woodlands, Falcon Lane, Ledbury HR8 2JW

Visit our website: http://wcch.micres.biz

Domestic Properties & Commercial Contracts We treat Rats, Mice, Wasps from £30 Hornets, Fleas, Squirrels, Flies, Moles, Bed Bugs, Rabbits, Birds, Carpet Moth/Beetles, Ants...

Proprietor - Henry Yardley

01886 880723 | 07889 782933 info@hjpc.co.uk

www.hjpc.co.uk

HOME FROM HOME CARE FOR YOUR DOG! DAYCARE £15 PER DAY HOME BOARDING £20 PER NIGHT DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE DOGS AND LONG STAYS

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

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Well Being

Slimming World?

Weight Watchers?

5:2?

Whatever diet you’re on, it’s essential to change your habits & behaviours to achieve long-term weight loss success Join my unique 3 month “Change for Good” programme to be successful in 2019 Starts 5th January 2019 £120 (or £100 with early bird discount if paid by 23 December) To book visit our website, email or call

Keeping your weight in balance during the festive season Keren Milton from Slim for Good has some ideas for keeping your weight in balance during the festive season.

Christmas can be challenging if you are weight watching but here’s some easy tips to enjoy festive goodies without putting on a single pound!

• Stick to a maximum of 3 meals a day including 25% protein. Enjoy any treats at meal times and stop eating for 4 – 6 hours in between meals to burn off excesses and balance your weight loss hormones.

• Christmas lunch isn’t the problem, it’s the mince pies, chocolates and alcohol that pile on the pounds. Be selective. Limit your indulgences and only eat what’s mind-blowingly appealing.

My rule is: "If contains loads of sugar, it must be richly chocolatey or very lemony then I can easily leave anything else!"

• Focus on your portion size when temptations are endless. Dig out a special small plate/bowl and glass just for you and eat Christmas desserts with a teaspoon. You’ll automatically eat slower and appreciate the flavours more.

• Always have one glass of water per alcoholic drink to improve hydration and restrict intake and take a Milk Thistle supplement over the festive season to support your liver detox function.

• It’s just too easy to pop chocolates in your mouth without thinking. Keep them out of reach and buy chocolates in wrappers. Keep used wrapper evidence in a pile in front of you and I promise you will eat less!

For more tips and information visit slimforgood.co.uk

fab & fit with rach

PiYo – A dynamic, music driven workout focusing on core, balance and flexibility Monday 7.15pm & Tuesday 6pm @ Ledbury Community Hall (Bring a yoga mat) Zumba Fitness – Getting fit is so much fun!

Tuesday 7pm @ Ledbury Community Hall Thursday 6.30pm @ Sear House Studio, Bye Street (above Coffee #1) Zumba Gold – Lower Impact/Lower intensity.

Monday 6pm @ Ledbury Community Hall Wednesday 6pm @ Sear House Studio All classes £5 with every 10th class FREE! Call Rach on 07759 461839 or join us on Facebook: Fit & Fab with Rach

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Call or Text 07925 268466 carolsfeet@gmail.com

Classes & Courses

DANCE WITH DEB ‘STRICTLY BEGINNERS CLASSES’ SOLO DANCEFIT & BALLROOM/LATIN EVERY THURSDAY 6–7pm (Dancefit) & 7–8pm (Ballroom/Latin) AT WELLAND PARISH HALL STARTS from 10th JAN 2019 – 1ST SESSION FREE To find out more please contact me on:

07760 763967

Email: info@dancewithdeb.co.uk

www.dancewithdeb.co.uk

(starts Jan 9th)

Y O G A with Jo

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

SPIRE SOUTH BANK HOSPITAL WORCESTER

Call: 01684 893 820

Email: info@malvernfootclinic.co.uk

www.malvernfootclinic.co.uk

Tues: 16.30 - 17.45 Gentle Yoga Holy Trinity Church Hall, Malvern Weds: 9.30 - 11.00 Improvers Yoga Inner Place, Ledbury Weds: 11.15 - 12.30 Gentle Yoga Inner Place, Ledbury Yoga Workshops Saturdays 10am-1pm on 2 February, 11 May & 12 October 2019 at Colwall Village Hall. £22 booked in advance. £60 for all 3.

Nurturing, restorative yoga classes with an emphasis on mindful breathing and relaxation whilst building strength and improving posture. Jo is an experienced British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga for Healthy Backs teacher.

joyoga22@hotmail.com 07976 882252 www.joharperyoga.co.uk

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

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What’s On

Wish you could run?

Wish run?

Join to5k 5k Join Couch Couch to

FREE COURSE

STARTS 22 JANUARY 9 week programme suitable for absolute beginners Tuesdays 6.15pm For more information go to: www.ledburyharriers.org.uk or phone Sally mob: 07468 793405 Led by Ledbury Harrier UKA qualified leaders.

December & Sunday 6th December Light up a Life Commemoration in Colwall 6pm at Café Morso, in support of the St Michael’s Appeal, organised by the Rotary Club of Colwall in the Malvern Hills. Everybody welcome Tuesday 8th December Ledbury Choral Society invite you to their Carol Concert 7pm at St Michael and All Angels Church, Ledbury. Enjoy audience carols and Christmas favourites. All welcome!

Tickets £10 in advance from Ledbury Books and Maps or from members of Ledbury Choral Society, or £12 on the door; children free. www.ledburychoral.btck.co.uk Saturday 15th December A Performance by U3A Recorder Consort 10.30am until Noon at The Master’s House, Ledbury For more events visit : themastershouseledbury.org Sunday 16th December Ledbury Community Brass Band Christmas Concert Featuring Carols and other Christmas favourites.

7.30pm at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. Tickets £10/ students £6 For details call 07967 517 125 or visit www.themarkettheatre.com Sunday 16th December Carols by Candlelight At The Church of St John The Baptist, Mathon, 6pm, followed by mince pies and mulled wine Thursday 20th December Get your Ledbury Christmas going with ‘The Gift of Music’ An evening of joyous and uplifting music from Ledbury Community Choir. 7.30pm at The Market Theatre, with a second performance on Friday. Tickets are £10 from The Master’s House (not weds) or www.themarkettheatre.com

Buy online at: www.themarkettheatre.com Call 07967 517125 In person from The Master’s House (not Weds) Net proceeds to local charities

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Promote your Feb & March events: email james@allabout-local.com

What’s On

January Friday 21st December The annual Colwall Village Carol Service 6.30pm at St. James’s Church, Colwall. With candles, carols and readings by villagers, followed by mulled wine and Christmas biscuits.

Saturday 22nd December Hennesea and Funky Junky Monkeys Christmas Party at West Malvern Social Club from 8pm, £5 on the door.

For details visit www.wmsc.org.uk Friday 4th January Ledbury Country Market From 8.30am until 1pm at Burgage Hall on Church Lane, with a wide selection of home produced food, produced within a 15 mile radius of town! www.ledburycountrymarket.co.uk

Marketing Coordinator Needed Pippa’s Guardians is a family run Guardianship and Summer School provider looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our welcoming team in Malvern.

This role is part-time and candidates should have experience working in marketing preferably within the Independent School Sector. The hours are flexible and working from home could be considered.

Call Ben at 07714 034749 or email ben@pippasguardians.co.uk

Tuesday 8th January Paul Arnott demonstrates Digital Painting using a computer projecting the image onto a larger screen.

Part of the 2019 programme of Ledbury Art Society, meeting 9.45am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hall.

For details see ledburyartsociety.blogspot.com Tuesday 8th January Toastmasters/Malvern Speakers A supportive club where you can learn to speak confidently in public, achieving goals at your own pace.

Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at The Great Malvern Hotel. Visit toastmasterclub.org and search for Great Malvern under ‘Clubs’ Tuesday 15th January Duncan Coombs talks on ‘Winter Colour and Interest in the Garden’ At the January meeting of the West Malvern Garden and Nature Club. Starts 7.30pm in West Malvern Village Hall, entry is £2 for members and £3 for visitors which includes refreshments.

or call 01684 252 242 by Tues 15 January 2019 at the latest To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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What’s On

CRADLEY STOVES Installation & maintenance of woodburning and multifuel stoves For a free estimate call

07983 714 003 roger@cradleystoves.co.uk

www.cradleystoves.co.uk

Thursday 17th January Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society presents Alice in Wonderland 7.30pm at The Market Theatre, with further performances on selected dates until Saturday 26th January. Tickets £11/Children £6/ Family £37 (2 adults, 3 children) See themarkettheatre.com or call 07967 517 125 Saturday 19th January A Winter Warmer and Wassail at Cradley Village Hall 7.30pm. An entertaining evening of songs, poems and stories with the emphasis on apples, cider and traditional wassailing. Compiled and presented by Fold Theatre, tickets £10 to include hot supper from (01886) 880952. www.cradleyvillagehall.org.uk Saturday 19th January Colwall Wassail 6pm. A torch light procession starting from Colwall Stone (by The Colwall Park Hotel). Pig roast, bar and Wassail songs after the ceremony in Colwall Village Garden www.colwallorchardgroup.org Saturday 19th January Repair Café Malvern Hills 10am to 1pm at The Friends Meeting House on Orchard Road, get household items repaired by skilled volunteers (meets the third Saturday of each month) www.malvernhillsrepaircafe.co.uk Thursday 24th January The Hills Improvers Bridge Club meets on Thursdays in Mathon throughout each month, offering an evening of duplicate bridge in a supportive environment. On most evenings there is a host, enabling those without a partner to enjoy a game.

For more, see www.bridgewebs.com/hills or contact Mary Clayburn on (01684) 540486.

Visitors are always welcome Monday 28th January A DVD sale of ex-library stock from libraries across the county Find a bargain for a winter movie night!

From 12 Noon Monday, continues at the Master’s House in Ledbury during library opening hours until Saturday 16th February

allaboutmalvernhills.com

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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 Speciality 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 Great Winter 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

Our Christmas Menu is now available * Regular menu also available during our special nights

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

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

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Theatre News International triumph

blood brothers returns to Malvern Theatres Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers.

Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Blood Brothers will be appearing on stage at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday 29th January to Saturday 2nd February.

Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @allaboutmalvern

/allaboutmalvernhills

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Competition

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

Please answer the following question: Blood Brothers was written by which award-winning British playwright?

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

by Monday 7th January 2019.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by Tuesday 8th January.

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

Tuesday 29th January - Saturday 2nd February 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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discount on orders placed in Nov/Dec T&C’s apply

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