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Dec/Jan

Welcome to the Dec/Jan edition of

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

Sascha McDonald, All About Local Magazines Ltd Colwall, Worcestershire WR13 6QN sascha@allabout-local.com / 01684 252 242 www.allaboutmalvernhills.com www.facebook.com/allaboutmalvernhills www.twitter.com/allaboutmalvern

Editorial/Content: James McDonald - 01684 252 242 Advertising: Julie Tristram - 07783 871838 Distribution: James McDonald - 01684 252 242 All About West of the Hills is distributed to 7,000 homes and businesses.

Editor’s message

Christmas time!

Even though there have already been festive adverts on television for several weeks, we decided to wait until December before talking about Christmas! Now that it’s getting closer, there is lots to look forward to. From Colwall’s annual mistletoe fair, to local recipes, places to visit, musical evenings and beautiful gifts from local shops, there is lots to look forward to and enjoy.

If you’re looking for something new to start in January, there are lots of ideas for classes and courses towards the back of the magazine, so do take a look.

Of course the fact you’re reading the magazine is thanks to a large team of deliverers who make the effort to put it through your door, whatever the weather. On behalf of All About Magazines, here’s a big thank you to them!

From all of us: have a great Christmas and a good start to 2015.

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Front page: Wintery Malvern Hills. Photographed by All About Magazines.

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Contents Finance Colwall Business Recipe Art Business Business Business Garden Ledbury Cradley Film Events Events Theatre Competition Well Being Well Being Well Being Well Being

Investing 6 Mistletoe Fair 10 the nest Ledbury 14 Apple & Cider Tart 16 Designed for Christmas 18 Parrys of Malvern 23 Atkinson Chittick Ltd 25 The Inn at Redmarley 27 Green Fingers 32 Community Choir 36 Festival of Trees 38 Flicks in the Sticks 40 Notice Board 42 What’s On 47 Theatre News 48 Aladdin 48 New Beginnings 50 Reduce that Tummy 53 Ready for Winter?

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Advice

Investing… Where to turn with all this volatility?

By Independent Financial Advisor Rob Weale from Colwall These past few weeks have been a particularly testing time. Global growth is slowing, oil prices dropping, inflation falling, political unrest in Ukraine, Syria, the Middle East and until very recently closer to home in Scotland, and to top it off, an investigation at Tesco! So with all this uncertainty, never has it been more important to ensure the correct strategy is applied to your investments. Whether it is your rainy-day ISA, income-producing investment holding, or your critical retirement plan, diversification and risk management are crucial.

Asset Choice The single best way to protect your portfolio is to spread your risk across several different types of investments. There are many different assets in which you can invest, each with different risk characteristics. While the risks attributable to assets cannot be avoided, when managed collectively as part of a diversified portfolio, they can be diluted.

Company specific risk Next, one of the best things you can do is to diversify within the assets. For example, you can spread your investments into different shares or bonds to ensure your portfolio is exposed to lots of different types of investments rather than, for example, having shares in just a few large companies. In this way share-specific risk can be reduced should one of those companies experience difficulties.

Sector exposure It is just as important to spread your investments across different sectors. A sector is a grouping of funds with a similar investment objective and make up. For many reasons, companies within different sectors perform in very different ways. By diversifying across sectors you can access shares with high growth expectations, without overexposing your portfolio as a whole to undue risk.

Geographical Location It’s natural to feel more comfortable investing in your home market, but this is not necessarily the most sensible option. Because investments

This information sets out the basics of risk and return when investing. It is not designed to be investment advice and should not be interpreted as such.

Other factors will need to be taken into account

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in different geographical economies generally operate in different economic cycles, they have less than perfect correlation.

Investment funds Keeping track of lots of individual assets can be a daunting task. A much simpler solution is to buy investment funds containing those assets and leave the diversification worries to professional management where one can easily spread investments across hundreds of different assets.

Risk profiling Some financial advisers are still guilty in a somewhat broad-brushed manner, of categorising their clients using three basic levels: ‘cautious’, ‘balanced’ or ‘aggressive’. However there are now many sophisticated risk profile questionnaires and online tools available to help financial advisers measure your appetite for risk more precisely, and even your tolerance for loss.

The more accurate your risk profile, the greater the chance of recommending the most suitable investments for your needs.

Summary At Smith Weale Associates we are a great believer in diversification at every stage of the investment process, risk rating clients, risk rating assets and risk rating funds, to the extent that where appropriate we will recommend a fund of funds as another layer of diversification. If you have not explored true diversification before, might I suggest you do it now and ensure you are prepared for whatever the future holds.

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OPEN DAYS Friday 10 October 2014, 9.30am – 4.30pm and WholeOPEN SchoolDAYS Open Day Saturday 11 October 2014, 9.30am – 12.30pm Friday 27 February 2015, 9.30am– -4.30pm 4.30pm and Friday 10 October 2014, 9.30am Whole School Open Morning Saturday 11 October 9.30am – 12.30pm 11+2014, SCHOLARSHIPS Saturday 28 February 2015, 9.30am - 12.30pm 11+ Scholarship Programme (for pupils currently in Year 6).

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- Excellent teaching in small classes throughout the school.

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Day transport to Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

Outstanding extra-curricular, boarding and sports facilities.

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Colwall feature

Colwall Mistletoe Fair Giving traditional orchards the kiss of life!

Colwall Orchard Group will be holding its traditional Mistletoe Fair outside Colwall Park Hotel on Saturday 13th December from 9.30am.

‘We harvest mistletoe sustainably as part of our winter tree rescue programme around the village orchards, which is then tied into decorated bunches for sale’ says Helen Stace from the group. ‘This is a major element of our fund raising efforts through the year.’

Tim Dixon, Chair of the Group said ‘We know people can easily scrump mistletoe around here, so we are always really touched to find that people buy our mistletoe to support all our work in the orchards.’

As well as the mistletoe there will be apple juice and preserves for sale as well as a range of other seasonal goodies, including lovely gift bags – the ideal presents for the ‘hard-to-buy-for’ friends and relatives. The morning will be topped off with servings of mulled cider and mince pies

Mistletoe Facts 1. Mistletoe is hemi-parasitic - it is green, so can make its own food, but it relies on the host tree for water and minerals.

2. It grows predominantly in the south-west Midlands and Severn Vales, on a range of trees, but especially apples.

3. Mistletoe has separate male and female plants – only the female clumps have berries. The plants flower in February.

4. Mistletoe takes a very long time to grow. In the first year it puts out 2 suckers which fasten onto the bark, and then it takes several years for the plant to get well enough established to send out its first proper leaves.

5. Once it is established, every branch divides into 2 each year, so it can grow big very quickly.

You can age a clump of mistletoe by counting the number of times the branches divide.

6. If the tree dies, the mistletoe only survives for about 3 weeks.

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7. Mistletoe seeds are one of the few seeds that make their own food through photosynthesis.

8. The mistletoe relies on birds to spread its seeds, either by wiping the sticky berries off their beaks onto a twig, or through their droppings.

9. Some mistletoe harvesters only harvest plants with berries, so the male clumps are left to grow unchecked, eventually overwhelming the tree.

10. Colwall Orchard Group takes mistletoe as part of its tree rescue programme, cutting out carefully selected male and female plants to rebalance the trees.

11. Mistletoe has considerable wildlife value – Mistlethrushes, blackcaps and other birds feed on the berries and there are several insects unique to mistletoe. One, the rare Mistletoe Marble Moth, has been found in several orchards in our village.

12. Mistletoe also has significant heritage value, in its association with centuries old local traditions and beliefs.

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Business feature

the nest Ledbury Neil Chambers was a talented artist before his passion for quality food steered him towards a successful career in the food business. Together with his wife Penny they’ve opened the nest, a deli, shop and café near Ledbury described as a place to eat, unwind & recharge.

‘To open a place like this was always our greatest aspiration’ says Neil, sitting in a corner of the light and airy café. The imaginatively furnished space is a relaxing space to stop and enjoy a drink or a light meal, with a fully kitted out children’s corner to give parents a break.

Twelve years ago Penny and Neil began creating and selling handmade scotch eggs at local farmer’s markets. Today they sell their produce to hundreds of outlets and their ability to create top quality food is evident at the the nest.

The menu offers light meals made as far as possible with locally-sourced produce, something Neil is passionate about. ‘The food we sell is from people we know. Knowing who made the food and where it comes from allows us to offer fresh, top quality artisan meals.’

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A quick look at the menu reveals the distance from producer to plate; 6 miles for Peter Cook’s tea cakes, 3 miles for one of Angela’s Sponge cakes, or 6 miles for a Handmade Scotch Egg (all the way from Bishops Frome!). The menu also boasts the Herefordshire APP, or ‘Apple Picker’s Picnic’, described as a local alternative to a ploughman’s lunch, it’s a quartered scotch egg served with salad and chutney.

As well as the café there is plenty of produce to buy and take away with you, from local cheeses to drinks, fresh bread, milk, bacon, eggs and butter. The veg on sale is grown next door and at £1 a bag offers excellent value for money.

There are also greetings cards and other gifts, again provided as far as possible by local artists and craftsmen. ‘For Christmas we’ll be offering more local, seasonal produce so do pop in and find out what’s available’ says Neil. the nest is situated 3 miles west of Ledbury on the A438 towards Hereford and is open seven days a week. You can call them on (01531) 670816 or look at www.thenestledbury.co.uk

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Spicy Caramelised Apple & Cider Tart - Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped 75ml water 100g soft brown sugar Pinch salt 175ml Once Upon a Tree Putley Gold Cider A couple of handfuls of raisins Half teaspoon of cinnamon Large knob of butter Pack of ready-rolled puff pastry Egg & milk to glaze 1. Put the apples in a pan with water, sugar & salt, and simmer over a low heat until the water has evaporated (about 15 mins). Add the cider and reduce again. The mixture should be thick and pulpy – continue to cook on a low heat, stirring until it is thick and sticky and a deep amber colour.

3. Unroll the pastry and cut a piece off one side to make a lattice. Score a 1cm border around the edge of the larger piece, and spread the apple mixture inside the border. Make a lattice pattern across the top with the remaining pastry and finish by glazing the pastry with an egg and milk mixture.

2. Remove from the heat and add the cinnamon and raisins with the butter. Leave to cool, switching the oven on to a high temperature in the meantime.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Serve with a glass of Once Upon a Tree Blenheim Superb Dessert Cider.

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Art showcase

Disigned for Christmas The work of six talented artists and craftspeople comes together in Ledbury in December. Designed for Christmas showcases woven bead jewellery, pottery, wirework and textile art, lamps, shades and willow weaving. There will also be batik art created by Marie Thérèse King.

Based in a bright and airy workshop in Colwall, Marie-Thérèse is busy preparing a large batik design. ‘Trying to explain the process of creating batik is complicated!’ she laughs, as she uses hot wax to draw designs onto cotton which is stretched across a wooden frame. Layers of colour are built up onto the cotton, protected by successive layers of wax. Eventually a striking and complex picture is created. ‘I’ve worked in many different media’ says Marie-Thérèse, ‘but I have settled on batik because it’s both challenging and exciting.’ Much of her work is inspired by the British, birds, flowers and butterflies - hanging on the walls of the workshop are bright, detailed images of birds in flight and flowers swaying in the breeze.

Marie-Thérèse’s work is well-known to a generation of children all over the three counties for her work as eekbatik, producing giant vibrant batiks in schools. She is also a regular supporter of the Malvern Spring and Autumn garden shows exhibiting her work with the Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsman in the Wye Hall.

In the meantime, work continues to prepare for ‘Designed For Christmas’, the showcase of contemporary hand-crafted gifts which takes place at Weavers Gallery in Ledbury between 2nd and 14th December.

For more details, and to find out about batik workshops, you can speak to Marie Thérèse by calling (01684) 573684 or emailing mariethereseking69@hotmail.com. You can see more of her work at batikandglass.co.uk

Now working at The Art Cabin, Caves Folly Nursery, Colwall.

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IT JUST MAKES SENSE: • Fully furnished (keep everything in storage) • Towels and linen provided • Parking for two vehicles • Flexible pricing and flexible time scales • Easy access to Malvern, Worcester, Ledbury and Hereford • De-stress from moving house in our luxury hot tub!

• Pets welcome (subject to negotiation)

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAYS

CONTACT JOANNE ON 01886 880653 EMAIL ENQUIRIES@WISHINGWELLLODGE.CO.UK | WWW.WISHINGWELLLODGE.CO.UK

Scott Wroe Hearing Centre MALVERN

• The highest levels of service & aftercare • 30 day trial on all hearing aids • 5 year warranties on all Phonak hearing aids • 5 year aftercare service plan with all hearing aids • Independent advice on all leading makes and models • Home visit service available

Scott Wroe Hearing Centre in Malvern is an independent, family run hearing aid practice with over 35 years experience of helping people improve their hearing.

They are a 5 star Centre for Phonak as well as the first Widex Approved Centre in the UK. For more information or to arrange your appointment

Please call 01684 566449 | 74 Barnards Green Rd, Malvern WR14 3LY To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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• Heating breakdowns and repairs • Gas boilers, fires, water heaters and warm air units serviced • Landlords gas safety certificates • Boiler replacements, upgrades and conversions • Gas cookers / hobs supplied and fitted • LPG appliances serviced and installed

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Making houses into homes...

Clover are a local Ledbury based family business you can trust for all your home improvements.

You name it, we can do it!

Building Projects We cover all sorts of home • Extensions and New Build projects, including: • Bathroom and Kitchen Re-fits • Loft and Garage Conversions • Electrical work • Plumbing work Stoves and Logs • Wood-burning Stoves • Barn-stored, seasoned Logs uPVC and Timber • Conservatories • Replacement windows and doors • Automated Garage Doors • Roofline and Guttering • Automated Sun Awnings 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 Conservatories & Construction Ltd.

We supply the best wood to burn - seasoned, barn stored logs.

Delivered in bulk bags from £80 or trailer load on your driveway, free delivery within a 10-mile radius, or Saturday morning collection from our yard.

Clover Values.

We want you to love the work we do for you and to love how we do it!

We put you, our customer, at the centre of our business.

We are professional, honest and straight forward.

We take pride in our attention to detail and quality of finish.

We complete all our business with sound ethics and morals.

We will respect you, your wishes and your home.

Proud to be endorsed as a Which? Trusted Trader

Pichells Place, Wall Hills Farm, Hereford Road www.cloveryourhome.co.uk 21 To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PR

CHRISTMAS AT MONKLEY’S FURNITURE www.monkleyfurniture.co.uk

• Designed Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Furniture • Beautiful Christmas decorations for your home • Individual Presents for all the Family • Browse at your leisure in our lovely shop in Ledbury Opening times Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pm

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76 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BX 01531 248312

Business feature

Parrys of Malvern Original jewellery from a local designer makes its debut at Parrys in Malvern in time for this Christmas.

Jim White creates individually designed earrings, pendants, brooches and other wonderful items at his studio in Upper Colwall. ‘It’s the first time we’ve stocked something made so locally’ says David Siviter. ‘Jim has created some beautiful pieces which include celtic knots and apple pendants as well as stylish earrings with a hint of Art Noveau and Art Deco in their design.’

offers an opportunity to give a really special Christmas gift. ‘As with all our jewellery, we’re very particular about the quality of the precious stones’ says David, ‘whether that be diamonds or rubies and emeralds - in all cases we choose stones with brilliance and vibrant colour.’

Trollbeads continue to be very popular with customers. These unique beads, crafted in silver, gold and glass are highly collectible. ‘We have many customers who collect them and want the new designs which are regularly launched’ says David. The shop keeps its stock of Trollbeads fully updated and give customers the opportunity to stay informed of what’s new with special Trollbeads events.

The shop, which David and his family have run for 40 years, sees returning customers from the second or third generation of the same family, who appreciate the chance to browse jewellery and seek advice before buying. ‘We have long experience in all aspects of the jewellery business’ says David, ‘and as we approach Christmas we look forward to welcoming both new and returning customers.’

There is plenty to choose from in Parrys’ collection of watches from several high quality brands while their range of diamond jewellery

Parrys Jewellers is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 9am and 5.30pm on Church Street in the heart of Great Malvern.

“The independent jeweller for individual people”

DIAMOND

SPECIALISTS

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.30pm Open Mondays during December

115 Church Street • Great Malvern • WR14 2AJ • t: 01684 574077 • www.parrysofmalvern.co.uk

To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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Andrew Phillips Funeral Services

Caring for you and your family 133-135 Barnards Green Road, Malvern WR14 3LT

FRIENDLY LOCAL PROFESSIONAL

• Independent Funeral Directors • 24 Hour Service • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans • Private Chapel of Rest • Serving Malvern & the Three Counties Call Andrew Phillips or Avril Gibbons at any time on

01684 563983

Delyes, Wells Road, Malvern,WR14 4JL

www.phillipsfuneralservices.co.uk

Wills, Probate & Estate Administration Matrimonial & Family Matters Personal Injury Property Conveyancing, Sales & Purchases Criminal & Civil Litigation Employment Matters

0800 619 1837

info@gsolaw.com

Richmond Dental

Richmond Dental Practice

We are the largest NHS/Private practice in Malvern. 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 P Rogers-Davies BDS | Mr P Kenth BDS | Mrs Julia Martin EDH • • • •

NHS child friendly accredited practice Modern facilities Daily emergency appointments available Hygienist service

Contact us on: 01684 561249

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12 Richmond Road Malvern. WR14 1NE 01684 561249

Atkinson Chittick Ltd is a new company run by two ladies who will be familiar to many local people.

Tracy Atkinson and Janet Chittick each have more than 30 years experience of working in accountancy and much of that was spent working for businesses and individuals locally.

After spending ten years working together in Worcester, they've decided to form their own company with a friendly, helpful service at its heart.

'Not everybody enjoys managing their financial affairs' says Tracy, 'but we're very approachable and genuinely want to help. As well as accounts preparation and tax compliance, we can help individuals plan their tax affairs. Janet is a Chartered Accountant and Tracy a Chartered Tax Adviser, both with a high level of expertise that comes at a competitive price.'

For individuals, services offered include personal tax returns and Inheritance Tax planning. For those who are less confident with understanding their affairs, they will help you interpret and understand the figures in clear, jargon free language.

01684 540816

MALVERN PET SUPPLIES Garden Wild Bird 20kg = £13.99

Premium Wild Bird 20kg = £19.99

Wildlife Peanuts 15kg = £24.99 25kg = £34.99

Sunflower Hearts 10kg = £16.99 20kg = £29.99

Suet Pellets 500g from £1.99 3kg = £9.50

Suet Blocks 6pk = £6.99 10pk = £9.99

10 No Net Fat Balls 10pk = £1.99 50pk = £8.99

Large Range Of Bird Feeders Available

38 Newtown Road, Malvern, WR14 1NZ Mon - Sat: 9am to 5.30pm 01684 438819 www.malvernpetsupplies.co.uk

Here for all your Dog Training needs: Puppy Classes, Adult/Obedience Classes, One to One Sessions Contact Kerrie Smith on 07885 278778 or kerriesmith1@hotmail.com

Need extra space for visitors?

Family get-together?

Bed & Breakfast in Colwall Quiet road off village centre Open since 2000 | No stairs 2 minutes from station Comfortable double or twin room Phone Sue Richmond-Allen

01684 540077

for details/brochure/booking

To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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Duke of York

01684 833449

Every First Sunday of the month: Open Mic Night with local favourites

Tewkesbury Rd, Berrow WR13 6JQ • Two charming country pubs serving food, specialising in fresh fish & seafood •

Specials: 2 courses Lunch Time Mon - Fri Evening Mon - Thu £12.95 per person

A sample of our menu selection: Rustic Beef Bourguignon Fresh Seabass & Salmon Breast of Chicken in Mustard Cream Sauce Seafood Plate Steak & Ale Pie, Game Pie

ot Room

Includes the: D’Abit with outside private patio hire party room For private functions &

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Christmas Menu now available: 3 course menu or 2 course Seafood Platter Menu £16.95 per person

Accommodation available Playley Green Redmarley GL19 3NB

Business feature

The Inn at Redmarley The Inn at Redmarley is preparing for its first Christmas under a new owner. Since a full refurbishment earlier this year, it’s become a great place to dine and also offers overnight accommodation and a private dining area for larger groups.

‘My aim is to create a Country Inn’ says the owner Myles Ball, ‘a place to bring your family for good food at an affordable price. There’s something special about walking into a pub with an open fire, the murmer of conversation and a friendly welcome.’

Myles’ other pub, the nearby Duke of York at Berrow has become very popular thanks to its excellent menu and welcoming atmosphere. Both pubs pride themselves on a menu that offers something for everyone. With generous portions at sensible prices they have become a favourite of regular diners.

‘We use local suppliers for much of our food which allows us to offer the very best quality produce’ says Myles. ‘We’ve also become known for our fish dishes, with fresh seafood delivered to us daily.’

The private dining room can hold as many as 36 people. It’s being put to good use for Christmas parties but is also popular for family gatherings as well as weddings and office functions. ‘We also offer bed and breakfast accommodation’ says Myles, ‘which is used not only by tourists but also business people and locals who need to find somewhere to accommodate visiting family members.’

As a Free House, the range of drinks at The Inn is carefully chosen and includes Wye Valley beers, local ciders and wine recommended by Hay Wines in Ledbury.

The Inn at Redmarley is on the A417 between Ledbury and Staunton. Myles and all the staff look forward to welcoming you soon.

The Malvern Kitchen Studio Ltd. Designs by Gary Williams

more than 27 years of design experience

T. 01684 562962 Unit A Six Ways Trading Estate Barnards Green Malvern WR14 3LY

New Year - New Kitchen or Bathroom!

FREE quotation service Open Tue - Fri 9 - 5 Sat 10 - 3 FREE parking Fully functioning kitchen on display!

www.themalvernkitchenstudio.co.uk To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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Kitchens Bathrooms Extensions www.property-refurbishments.co.uk Call Matthew on

07846 650095 or 01684 300803

Duncan Williams KITCHEN • BATHROOM SALES • INSTALLATION

Designed to suit your budget & requirements

• Kitchens • Bathroom Suites • Shower Enclosures • Wet Rooms / Disabled Showers

Tel: 01531 634674 Mob: 07758 863723 info@duncan-williams.co.uk

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Merry Christmas Happy New Year

Featured flooring: Karndean Pale Limed Oak

www.ledburycarpets.co.uk

To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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Crown Lifting/Reduction/Thinning Dangerous/Dead/Diseased Trees Felling/Removal Matt Scriven Telephone (01684) 573684 Mobiles 07931 808 121 Fully Insured • Qualified CS30/31/38/39 • Work to BS3998

Call 07981 608627 or 01531 636347

Patios • brick & stone walls • blockpaving repointing • timberwork • hedge cutting ponds • turfing & planting • garden clearances 20 years experience No job too small Indoor work considered Quotations and day/hourly rates available Dealers for: Masport, Tanaka, Stihl & Westwood.

Items available:

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Plant Hire; Diggers & Dumpers Access & Support Building & Decorating Concreting & Compacting Breaking & Drilling Lifting & Material Handling Plumbing & Pumping Lighting & Power Gardening & Landscaping

01684 217020 07891 489 622 ready-rent@mail.com UNIT 10, CLIFTON CENTRE SPRING LANE SOUTH MALVERN WR14 1BJ

WWW.READY-RENT.CO.UK

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Plus many more makes available.

Great Deals Now in bigger premises with showroom! at good prices • stihl trained and briggs mst.

• any garden machinery repaired • we also repair quads and sharpen shears

15 years of experience in sales, servicing and repairs.

We provide the right machine for your needs & your budget.

Unit 7, Lower Road Estate

Ledbury HR8 2DJ

01531 636926

Garden Inspiration

MCB Landscapes Yew Tree House, Storridge, Malvern WR13 SEY mcblandscapes@googlemail.com Fully qualified, insured and experienced specialists in all areas of tree surgery, including: crown raising reductions large tree dismantling overhanging branches removal of dangerous trees hedge maintenance woodland management stump grinding re-planting

design, construction, planting (est. 1999)

be inspired‌ www.gardeninspiration.co.uk talk to Christian Dowle today about your garden development:

01684 540 530 | 07932 788609

100% of waste recycled into: Firewood Woodchip Soil conditioner

01886 880959 | 07721 384538

CAPABILITY LANDSCAPES 20 Years Experience resulting in Quality Landscape Design & Construction We specialise in Timber Decking Fencing Patios Block Paving

Driveways Gravel Pathways Garden Maintenance & Clearance

Portfolio available - Free Quotations John Revell Mobile: 07952 443 632 Evenings - Malvern: 01684 564502 To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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Garden

Green Fingers At Caves Folly in Colwall Bridget is drawing up a Christmas list with a horticultural theme.

www.cavesfolly.com 01684 540631 At this time of year everyone is rushing around buying presents, planning meals and parties, there is not much time to think about the garden.

Presents for the gardener can be bought for very little, they are not fattening and they won’t be stuffed at the back of a cupboard!

There is nothing a gardener likes better than a packet of seeds, something to look forward to in the Spring. Trees also make good presents.

Think about small trees such as Malus (crab apple) Prunus (cherry) and Sorbus (Rowan).

There are also shrubs, roses, planted containers or pot plants which all make a welcome gift amongst all the electronic, plastic and ‘essential ‘gadgets.

The cheapest present of all is a day of your help in the garden.

Why not offer to give an elderly parent or relative a day chopping and clearing in their garden - it’s a great way of spending time with all the family, working off the Christmas excess and it also gets the children away from the computer.

Once Christmas is over we have to survive January. In an ideal world we should pack our bags and go to warmer climes for a couple of months. If, like me, that’s not an option then don’t despair! Swap your flip flops for wellies and cocktails for hot chocolate and get out in the garden for a leisurely dig.

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There are lots of jobs to do in the garden in winter: Finish any landscaping work such as pathways and patios ready for the Spring.

Re-shape borders and dig up and divide any congested herbaceous perennial clumps.

Prune apples, pears and grapevines.

Cut back overgrown shrubs such as Dogwood, Hazel and Willow to the base.

Plant bare-root trees and bushes.

Apply well rotted manure to the vegetable garden and borders.

Order seeds and summer bulbs for Spring.

Spread out well rotted compost on the garden.

Clean out the greenhouse and prepare for seed sowing next month.

Finally, try not to work too hard and have a Happy Christmas and a floriferous New Year.

Bridget

Guy Sterry

Garden Design & Landscaping For a professional service and a free, no obligation quotation contact Martin Richards Hedgecutting Fencing Paving and Patios Decking Sleeper Walls etc Malvern 01684 491182 | 07967 123998 mjrlandscaping@tiscali.co.uk

Established 1997

Complete Design & Construction Service Older & Country Properties a Speciality Driveways Paving Decking Cobble Laying Walling Drystone Walling Mosaics

Water Features Ponds Timber Structures Planting Fencing Rockeries and other services

email guy@landscaping.orangehome.co.uk

01684 891831 07973 772596 27 Meadow Rd • Malvern • WR14 2RZ

Locks & Glass

For a complete double-glazing

Used Mowers & Strimmers in Stock chainsaws • strimmers • push mowers ride on lawn mowers • tractors all aspects of garden and farm equipment repairs • service • parts • sharpening HIRE SERVICE AVAILABLE

www.malvernmowersandtractors.co.uk Unit 3B, Spring Lane North, Malvern WR14 1BU

01684 892856 07799 642481

repair service

Hinges, handles, locks and security.

Key cutting

We can supply and fit or for DIY Visit our shop at 73, Spring Lane, Malvern Link WR14 1AJ Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8.30-12.30 Signposted opposite Worcester College Construction Department

01684 567070 24 Hour LocKsmitH 07767 883639

To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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MIKE SWAIN

GENERAL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE Let me do the jobs you don’t have time to do or can’t do

FROM EXTENSIONS & DECORATING TO CHIMNEY REBUILDS TO LANDSCAPING

Just call for a quote References supplied

07976 647548

brucemike555@aol.com

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S.O.S Home&Garden

Your building & handyman support FOR COMPLETE PROPERTY & GARDEN SERVICES

Our friendly quality service includes:

Home

Garden

• Alterations & extensions • General repairs • Repointing • Decorating • Plumbing & bathrooms • Fitted kitchens & tiling • New roofing & repairs • Conversions • Plans drawn • Project management

• New fencing & repairs • Jungle clearance • Garden maintenance • Garden wall building • Drainage • Patios & paving • Turf laying • Shed bases & build

Alterations, extensions and renovations for your home and garden CALL US TODAY TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

01886 880256 | 07545 004457 www.sos.webeden.co.uk

D R LLOYD General Building

01886 880653 / 07971 866505 dafydd.lloyd1@btinternet.com General building Property renovation & maintenance Internal & external decorating Tiling Plastering Kitchen replacement Installation and service of multifuel stoves Local, reliable and trustworthy Free no obligation quotations References available on request

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

WHY CHOOSE US?

Join us on our facebook page for exclusive offers

• We offer fixed price quotations • FREE quotations & advice • No MONEY UPFRONT - Don’t pay until work is fully complete • No contractors - we only use our own qualified employees • Full guarantee on all work carried out • 35 years experience • References available

www.gasapplianceshowroom.com Gas Appliance Showroom Ltd 01684 891522 • 01684 566962

25 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4QY

Finan ce now Avai lable

To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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Ledbury Town news

Ledbury Community Choir Christmas Past, Christmas Present is a concert filled with seasonal music and sung by The Ledbury Community Choir. It’s filled with well known songs and carols and will raise money for two charities helping the Armed Forces. Valerie Clark from the choir tells us more.

Have you done this before?

Yes, we have a Christmas concert every year and the community love the well-known Christmas songs and carols. We always offer something slightly different but the audience always gets an opportunity to sing along too!

What will you be singing this time?

We are singing some of the carols as they used to be sung many years ago, and then contrasting them with a modern version. Of course we will also be singing some of the old favourites, as well as a comedy item entitled ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’!

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Which charity will benefit from the money raised by the concert?

Very often we support the charity chosen by The Mayor of Ledbury, but this is not set in stone. For instance, one of our members was helped by the Air Ambulance Service after a bad accident, and so we made a donation to them. On another occasion, we supported Community Voluntary Action that helps local people in many practical ways. Our donation from this concert will go to the Mayor’s chosen charities this year, The Royal British Legion and SSAFA, organisations that support servicemen and women, veterans, and their families.

Christmas Past, Christmas Present is at the Ledbury Market Theatre on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10, please phone (01531) 634630 or (01531) 634105 to book.

Malvern Kitchens Ltd Now offering full Bathroom Service

Merry Christmas from all at Malvern Kitchens

Unit 3 Wells Business Centre 157 Wells Road, Malvern Wells, WR14 4HA Find us below the Spar Shop

New Bathroom Showroom Now Open plumbing • drainage • insulation bathroom fittings • heating • boilers

01531 633589 Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Lower Road Trading Estate, Ledbury HR8 2DJ

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Discounts available on New Year fittings • Full Design and Installation Service • Traditional Customer Care • All Projects Managed • Complete Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation • Full Building Service Provided

01684 564422

info@malvernkitchens.co.uk

www.malvernkitchens.co.uk

Christopher F. Knock B.Sc. (Civil Engineering)

Greg Davies Wood Design

Architectural & Planning Consultant 30 years experience All aspects of Planning, Building Regulations and Listed Building Consent Applications

01531 635462

Bespoke Furniture Internal Joinery

chris@christopherknock.co.uk

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

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

window cleaning services 01886 880741 Robert Lambert 07527 300158 Pure water fed pole system A prompt, reliable and friendly service Environmentally friendly

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

To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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Cradley feature

Christmas Tree Festival at the Church of St James The Great, Cradley From Saturday December 6th There can hardly be anything more seasonal than a church filled with twinkling decorations on christmas trees. This will be the second time Cradley Church has hosted a Festival of Christmas Trees which sees local people decorate trees placed in the church.

‘We first held this festival two years ago’ says Di Merker, one of the organisers, ‘and around thirty trees were decorated which made the church look beautiful.’ The trees are decorated by local groups including the Primary School and the Village Hall and this year they’ll be decorated in the theme of favourite christmas carols.

The church is open every day if you’d like to visit and if you’d like to decorate a tree then talk to Di on (01886) 880303 or via email on themerkers@tinyworld.co.uk The trees will be on display until Saturday January 3rd 2015.

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Film news

Flicks in the Sticks There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as settling down to watch a good film on a cold, dark winter’s evening. There is something especially enjoyable about doing it in the company others – laughing at the same moments, chatting about the plot and who gave the best performance. If you live in Bosbury or Colwall there are regular film screenings brought to your village by ‘Flicks in the Sticks’.

COMING UP

- Films start at 7.30pm

‘We try to have a mix of new releases as well as some less well-known gems’ says John Harradence who helps to put on the film evenings at Colwall Village Hall. ‘It’s a lovely social evening, with drinks on sale when the doors open. We also have a break in the middle of the film which is a chance for people to chat with each other and enjoy ice cream, drinks and occasionally also nibbles.’ Food and drink prices are very reasonable and the screenings at Bosbury Parish Hall even have their own homemade ice cream!

Colwall – 5th December – Undertaking Betty – An offbeat comedy in which Betty (Brenda Blethyn) finds herself stuck in a marriage that’s killing her.

Flicks in the Sticks is overseen by Arts Alive, an organisation promoting the arts in rural areas.

For full local listings of forthcoming screenings see www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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They support the local promotors by providing advice and technical expertise. ‘We hear from other venues on the films that go down well, but we sometimes take a chance on films we have enjoyed’ says John. ‘Last month we showed the Well Digger’s Daughter, a french film with subtitles which the audience really enjoyed. We like to offer something for everyone in our audience.’

Bosbury – 19th December - Grow Your Own – A gentle British comedy about a bunch of grumpy men who are less than happy when a family of asylum seekers moves in on their precious patch.

Bosbury – 16th January & Colwall 23rd January 2015 – Belle, a film inspired by the true story of the illegitimate daughter of an Admiral

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An Evening of Seasonal Songs and Anthems Colwall Community Choir with Guest Soloists Suzanne Walden– Cello and Peter Walden–Oboe at St Leonard’s Church, Newland Saturday 13th December 2014 at 7.30 pm

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Gilbert & Sullivan’s Mikado until Sunday 7 Dec 7.30pm at Bosbury Parish Hall, performed by The Bosbury Players. £10 adults, £5 children Tickets from (01531) 640410

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Rudolf’s Christmas Fayre at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall from 10am until Noon, with craft stalls, gifts, cakes, toys, games, books and refreshments

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Seasonal Songs and Anthems with Colwall Community Choir plus special guests, at St. Leonard’s Church Newland Tickets £5 which include mulled wine from John Goodwin’s Colwall or Zinnia Boutique in Malvern

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A New Year walk on the Hills with Worcester Ramblers, starting 10am at The British Camp Car Park and heading to Holywell Speak to Dave C on 07810 398233 Flicks in the Sticks Presents: Belle Bosbury Parish Hall & 23 January at Colwall Village Hall. Film starts at 7.30pm More details on www.allaboutmalvernhills.com or on page 40 of this magazine Malvern Hills Repair Cafe bring your broken household items to be repaired for free (donations invited) 10am until 2pm at Malvern Cube on Albert Road North

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A Brief History of Music: 2 musicians, 600 years, 90 minutes!

A fun and fast moving show at St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh Bank call (01684) 893858 or see www.northmalvernarts.com

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Malvern Theatres News

Aladdin Vacuum your magic carpets, dust off your old lamps and get yourself down to Malvern Theatres for that most magical of Christmas family pantomimes Aladdin, from Thursday 11th December 2014 to Sunday 4th January 2015.

Will Aladdin, the poor son of a laundry owner, played by Hi-5’s Chris Edgerley, get to marry the Princess played by Rebecca Marks, or will his plans be foiled by the evil Abanazar played by the one and only Robert Powell (Jesus of Nazareth, The Detectives, Holby City)?

On hand to help Aladdin is the Slave of the Ring played by Carrie Rawlings, and hindering rather than helping with his hilarious antics will be Channel 5’s Milkshake presenter Derek Moran as Wishee Washee. Owner of ‘Twankey’s Laundry’, the old scrubber herself Widow Twankey is played by one of the country’s leading pantomime dames Ian Good. They’ll be joined by Mark James as PC Pong, Spencer K Gibbins as The Emperor and Connor J Barrie as The Genie.

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The show, with a full supporting cast, features lavish sets and costumes and a spectacular CGI flying carpet sequence. The pantomime is once again produced by UK Productions Ltd. So book today for the magic carpet ride of your life!

Aladdin runs from 11th December – 4th January. Matinee and evening performances.

Special Days - All Tickets £10.02, Normal Days £12.88 - £25.20 from Malvern Theatres Box Office on 01684 892277 or Malvern-Theatres.co.uk Please visit the M.C.A.

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Well-Being

new

beginnings In December we move through the longest night, the days begin to lengthen, January appears, and we think about resolutions and new beginnings.

By Kaspa Thompson As I write this the new beginning that I am facing is the opening of our new Buddhist temple in the centre of Malvern. The house buying process is in the final stages but not complete. I hope that by the time you are reading this we will be settled in, but at the moment all of that is in front of me.

New projects are exciting. There can be a rush of energy as the pieces fall into place and we imagine our future successes. At the same time new projects, like New Year’s resolutions, can take us to the edge of our comfort zones.

In the space between excitement and fear, and the known and the unknown, we meet hidden parts of ourselves: deeply held beliefs that may have been an unseen influence on our lives for many years.

Occasionally I catch myself imagining what life will be like in the new temple. Sometimes I imagine that things will go smoothly and I’ll enjoy my life there, and sometimes I imagine that I will have to work hard to stop people being disappointed in me.

I find myself imagining that someone doesn’t like the new cupboard I’ve chosen, or the way I’ve decorated the hall, or the talk I have just given. I imagine how to protect my reputation from their disappointment, even though it hasn’t happened yet.

It’s inevitable that someone will be disappointed in me at some point. But the frequency that my thoughts turn to that particular scenario suggests that this is something more than the wandering of an idle mind.

Somewhere in the depths of my unconscious is a belief that I’ll only be okay if no one is ever disappointed in me. When I bring this belief out into the light it’s plainly false. People have been

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disappointed in me in the past and I’ve survived.

This belief has the potential to get me into trouble. If I’m worrying about what people think then how can I choose the best cupboard that’s right for the space, or how to decorate the hallway, or give a half-decent talk? I’d be frozen into inaction and the worry about disappointing people would, ironically, make it much more likely that they really would be disappointed.

Having caught a glimpse of this belief I can look out for it in my daily life. If I catch myself putting off work I can ask, “Is this for a good reason or has that old worry come back?” If it’s the worry, I can notice that it’s there and then get on with the work anyway. The work will get done, some people will like it and some won’t, and the belief will be shaken in the face of the evidence that it really is okay to disappoint people sometimes.

Eventually it might disappear altogether.

If we always live inside our comfort zones we don’t get to learn these things about ourselves.

Beginning a new project and being taken to our learning edge is not always the most pleasant place to be. There can be fear and confusion alongside the excitement and celebration. If we can allow ourselves to see the unhelpful beliefs we have been keeping hidden, we can start to let them go and move forwards more lightly, relaxed and efficiently.

Kaspa Thompson is a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and Buddhist priest.

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Classes & Courses

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Classes & Courses Are you ready for Winter?

Jennie Sheringham from The Wheel of Life Centre in North Malvern has advice to protect your health and well-being during the dark winter months.

Balance is really important in life and finding the right balance may not be as difficult as you think.

Using this principle to build the strength of your immune system and address exisiting health problems will better manage your health and that of your family throughout the winter.

Whether you need help to sleep, relax, de-stress, manage pain, heal acute winter conditions, need help in pregnancy or with natural First Aid help, especially for children, therapists at The Wheel of Life Centre can help both children & adults.

Therapies such as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Homeopathy, Shiatsu, Massage, Supplement Advice, Counselling and more are available to improve your energy and vitality as well as Yoga and Pilates classes.

We are very happy to help you decide what support you need. Please see our website www.wheeloflifecentre.co.uk or call us on (01684) 565586.

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Yoga, meditation and relaxation classes with Alexandra Jones at The Wheel of Life Centre Malvern Classes run throughout the week.

Flexible attendance system.

New relax class beginning soon dissolve stress the easy way!

Call 01886 833826 or visit www.meridianyoga.net

New Year, New You - Relax!

The new year gives us an opportunity to invite something different into our lives, a clean slate after the festivities, a time to attend to what we really need, a new class, yoga, taichi or a creative right brain activity like an art class?

Learning to relax is a very important key to unlock tensions and stress, to reverse the fight or flight mechanism, which turns on at speed to get us through the stressful times frequently throughout the day, but leaves us tight, below par and wrung out. Learning to relax can be so simple, but giving you a few minutes to practise and be still, herein lies the problem. Relaxing calms “the monkey mind” so we can listen to our needs and discover what really nourishes us.

Top tips You can sit on a chair or lie down and place your hands on your collar bones and observe the collar bones floating and spreading as you breathe, after a few minutes move your hands to your belly and observe the front body lightly lifting, spreading and sinking under your hand prints for a few minutes. What we no longer need to carry can leave the body and is replaced by clear, vital, bright energy to see us through our days, with an energized mind and body.

For more tips see my website www.meridianyoga.net or join my new relax class!

Alexandra Jones

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