All About West of the Hills Winter 2012 edition

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November 2012

Welcome to the Winter edition of

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

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

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Editor’s message

Seasons Greetings It is the Christmas edition already, where has the year gone? Time flies when you are having fun, and I certainly had that putting this edition together. We live in such a vibrant community that there was more than plenty of content to choose from. I hope you enjoy reading this bumper edition. Buy local, eat local, spend local and enjoy local is our motto, and we hope the magazine will help you support local businesses who help make our area a nice place to live, work and play.

On Page 16 we explain a bit more about our community website allaboutmalvernhills. com, your online guide to all the Malvern Hills areas has to offer. It gets updated on a daily basis, so if you cannot find it here, you could find it there!

I’d like to thank all our readers, supporters, customers, deliverers and team members for all their support throughout the year.

Hope you will have a great Christmas and a fantastic 2013.

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Contents

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Features

Front page: Frosty Morning in West Malvern, photo

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Jungle Adventure Conserving Nature Parrys Cradley Singers Christmas Recipe Living the Seasons

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Regulars Website Update 16 Green Fingers 32 Notice Board 38 Classes & Courses 43 What’s On 44 Theatre/Competition 46 Local Groups 50 Colwall Christmas Post 52

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Jungle Adventure for Cradley Players For the first time in recent years, highly-regarded local drama group Cradley Village Players are staging a family show for Christmas. Their ambitious adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s ever-popular ‘The Jungle Book’ is written by Scots playwright Stuart Paterson.

This new take on Kipling’s stories of life under the Indian trees is truer to the spirit and language of the original than some other versions as we follow man-child Mowgli’s search for his true home and the tiger Shere Khan’s obsession with hunting him down.

As well as dramatic action, director Meg Monk and her cast promise music, movement and dance - not to mention a few spectacular fights together with fabulous sets, lighting and special effects.

Though there are scenes some under 5s might find frightening, the play will thrill older children and adults.

Cradley Village Player’s regular actors are joined by past and present pupils from Cradley Primary School as Bryn Batten plays Mowgli, the boy who can’t decide whether to leave the jungle where he’s been brought up by animals. His

teacher Baloo the bear is Jack Walton (last seen in Mystery and Merriment). Olivia Shalofsky (Mary in M&M) dances the part of Kaa while the snake’s long tail is made up of Hazel Dudley, Emma Dudley, Ele Batten, Katie Dudley and Molly Eldridge. Ele is also Chil, a kite and Hazel, Emma and Molly also play the monkeys Ban, Luna and Taak. The wolves Tima and Snag are Calum Shalofsky and Harry Dunnett who also perform together as Rama the bull.

Among the adults, Simon Derricourt (last seen as Lucifer in M&M) is the much-feared tiger Shere Khan, Poppy Stanley is mother wolf Raksha and Jill Salmons is Akela, the father wolf. Russ Shalofsky plays the panther Bagheera and Joanne Eldridge the head of Kaa the snake.

Other animal parts are taken by Cressida Dunnett, Sandra Dudley and Teresa Shalofsky while human hunters are played by Tom van Vuren, Ruth Thomas and Bill Chadney.

Why not end the Christmas break with a touch of tropical heat amid the winter chill?

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Over many years, the tree line has been creeping gradually up the hills, with sycamore and other trees growing up through, and ultimately destroying, the grassland. The short grassy turf on the upper slopes of the hills - known as ‘acid grassland’ - is a nationally important wildlife habitat, so it is really important to try to restore these areas. As well as more common heathland plants such as bilberry and heather, we have some really rare grassland flowers such as the stunningly beautiful Spring cinquefoil – a buttercup-like flower, more usually found on high mountains. Without these grasslands, we would also lose the iconic Skylark, which nests in open short grassy areas, and some other more elusive and less well known species such Slow worms and the rare Grayling butterfly.

The first step is to cut out the trees and shrubs growing up in the grassland. We will be clearing trees and scrub between now and February in various places from North Hill in the north to Ragged Stone Hill in the south. This is a difficult job, working on steep terrain in all weathers, so we are lucky to have a very capable workforce,

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This winter the Malvern Hills Conservators are extending their grassland restoration project to more areas of the Malverns. Their new Chair Helen Stace explains why the work should help increasingly rare plants and birdlife return to the Hills. and some excellent local contractors, to do a good and careful job for us.

Then we bring in sheep and cows to keep the cleared areas open. The Galloways and Highland cattle are particularly well suited to the pasture and terrain of the Malverns according to Matthew Rouse who manages the animals at the northern end of the hills. ‘They will eat pretty much anything’ says Matthew, ‘from Rosebay Willowherb to Brambles. The Cheviot sheep are better suited to short grass so they work very well as a team.’ We keep the cattle and sheep on the northern section of the hills with electric fencing to target the most important area. It also stops them getting into gardens and down onto roads.

We do our utmost to maintain access along the main paths, so we hope they are not too much of an inconvenience to walkers.

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All About...

a Choir The Cradley Singers are preparing for a Christmas performance that will really get you in the festive mood.

Val Dawson who sings Alto with the choir tells us more.

When did the choir begin?

Cradley Singers was founded by Carol Holt in 1978 and has been going strong ever since. We have sung in many prestigious and beautiful places including the Cathedrals of Brecon, Birmingham, Worcester and Hereford. Our current musical director, Dr Stefan Scot, led the choir from 1995-2005 and after a break of five years returned in 2010. His acerbic wit and remarkable knowledge and musicianship keep us all on our toes! We are a non-profit making group and support different charities each year.

Last year we donated £500 to Herefordshire Young Adult Carers. This coming year we have decided to support the chosen charity of each of our venues.

How many people sing in the choir?

Although we originated as Cradley Village choir, our members now come from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Currently we have about thirty singers, but it varies from term to term. We would welcome new singers in all voice parts, but particularly Tenors and Basses. It is expected that choir members can read music to some extent and that they have a commitment to spending a little time practising at home. We rehearse in Storridge Village Hall on Wednesday evenings.

How many concerts do you give?

We perform three concerts a year. The Christmas and Easter concerts are performed in a variety of churches in the locality and our Summer Concert, with its renowned buffet supper, is held annually at Colwall Village Hall. This is a lighter concert; this year we had a patriotic mix of music, with great audience participation and more than a little flag-waving!

Last Christmas we gave a vibrant performance of Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and in 2010 performed the charming Messe de Minuit by Charpentier, accompanied by recorders, viols and harpsichord. Recent Easter concerts have included Mendelssohn’s Light of Life and Hear

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For the past two years we also held a ‘Come and Sing Workshop’ which has been thoroughly enjoyed by singers from far and wide. Look out for our posters to see details of forthcoming events. We do try to put them everywhere!

What concerts are coming up?

On 8th December, at 7.30pm we are performing An Assortment of Carols and Christmas Music at Holly Mount United Reformed Church, Queen’s Drive (set back beside Brays). Do come and join us; there will be wine and nibbles and plenty of opportunity for the audience to join in. What better way to get into the festive spirit.

Our Easter Concert is on 23rd March, at Holy Trinity Church, Malvern (on the A449, at Link Top). The exciting programme includes Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasia and some wow-factor pieces for two pianos. Next year’s Summer Concert is on 6th July and will feature some up-beat jazz standards and show songs and the Jazz Cantata Captain Noah.

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and Red Pepper Strudel • 230g pack of ready rolled puff pastry (Jus Rol) • 200g chestnuts, cooked and chopped • 100g roasted red peppers, sliced • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp tomato puree • 75ml red wine (approx) • 1 tsp dried thyme • salt and pepper to taste • 1 tbsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 220°/Gas 7 2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes and add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.

Season and allow to cool.

3. Roll out the pastry, place on a greased baking tray. Cut off three 1cm strips to use for decoration.

4. Spread the cooled mixture on half the pastry and fold the pastry over to cover. Seal edges and decorate with pastry strips or star shapes.

5. Bake for 30 minutes until golden.

Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes

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Ingredients

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Today was cold and bright. We walked through Westonbirt Arboretum and soaked up the last of the brilliant reds from the acers, mostly puddled around their trunks as we move into Winter.

Trees show us clearly how the seasons change. The evergreens cling on to their leaves tenaciously, but most surrender to the change in the weather by blushing red or orange or golden and then letting go of their leaves.

These gorgeous leaves slowly break down into a brown mush which helps feed the tree in readiness for the next spurt of growth in the Spring. And then Summer. And then Autumn, and the tree blushes again…

There are examples of cycles throughout nature.

Plants produce their flowers and fruit at particular times of the year. A crocus opens its petals afresh every morning. Fields produce bountiful crops, and then lay fallow as they slowly regain their nutrients.

As human beings we also move through cycles – year–long cycles which follow the Seasons, and also smaller cycles of a working week or a single day. We can even notice cycles within a single minute!

My energy levels change and cycle in two different ways. Firstly, my energy levels go up and down depending on a number of external factors such as the weather, my health, what demands are made of me by my work etc. Secondly they are affected by various choices I make - how much sleep I get, how well I eat, how hard I push myself to finish tasks that need finishing...

I’d suggest that us humans aren’t as good as the trees at surrendering to the various cycles we move through. We make ourselves keep going when we really need to rest, or we get stuck inside when a bit of Summer fun would do us good.

Everything needs pushing in the Springtime.

Those sudden bright bursts of daffodils and tulips take a lot of stored–up energy. I can’t spend my whole year (or a whole week) in a state of high energy, which is the equivalent of Spring.

I expend this kind of energy when I make plans to grow our business, when I meet new people, or when I do lots of writing.

In my experience, I work best when I try to respect my energy levels and respond to them,

rather than ignoring them and ploughing on regardless. After a period of Spring–like activity, I feel the need for a different kind of rhythm. This might be an Autumnal slowing down, a Wintery kind of hibernation, or a Summery pause to enjoy the fruits of my labours.

When are your high–energy times of the day, the week, or the year? Do you get a good balance of these different phases of the seasonal cycle?

Do you arrange some quieter time after a period of busy–ness, or look for new challenges after a period of rest?

As you read the following list, think about which parts of the seasonal cycle you are currently lacking, and how you might find some more space for Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter energy.

1. Spring. This energy is all about things that are ‘new’, which can be tiring! Joining a new evening class, looking for a new job, and giving your house a huge clear–out are typical ‘Spring’ tasks.

Some people feel this kind of energy first thing in the morning, and some feel it late at night…

2. Summer. During the Summer, we enjoy the fruits of all the hard work of the Spring. We nourish ourselves and have fun. This energy might be going to an art gallery, or cooking and enjoying a three course meal.

3. Autumn. Everything starts slowing down in the Autumn. We begin to prepare for the Winter ahead, and to make the most of what we have.

Autumn tasks might be pruning our garden, or knitting a woolly jumper…

4. Winter. We all need time to recuperate and rejuvenate, just like fallow fields. Winter energy is when we stay in and watch a film, or spend more time in our garden, or go on more walks. It is often accompanied by lots of rest and lots of contemplation.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day, whatever part of the cycle you’re in!

Fiona

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This Month at the Theatre SHOWS The Budapest Café Orchestra Saturday 8th December 8pm - £13 (students £8)

Ledbury Community Choir Concert ‘And so this is Christmas’ Saturday 15th December 7.30 pm Tickets £10 For tickets call 01531 636452 or 01531 634108 Early December brings you the chance to enjoy powerful folk based Balkan music inspired by the music of the European Gypsies and provided for us by The Budapest Cafe Orchestra. Featuring four fabulous players on violins, guitar, accordion, double bass, sax and balalaika.

The fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet – Times.

Then as we draw closer to the festive season come along and enjoy The Ledbury Community Choir’s ‘And so this is Christmas’ Concert with a slightly different format this year. It promises to be great fun and will surely get you into the Christmas spirit.

This month there are two films on offer firstly we have Gigi which gives us a rare chance to enjoy the talents of Maurice Chevalier and Leslie Caron in this classic love story.

Next we have Dangerous Moonlight described as a ‘Splendidly slushy World War Two melodrama’ Looking ahead to January LADS. is delighted to present its annual pantomime, this year - Puss In Boots. Expect all the usual panto.fun lots of singing, dancing, jokes and the rest ! A great way to start 2013 – get your tickets early to avoid disappointment and the last minute rush !

LADS PRESENT Their fantastic 2013 Pantomime PUSS IN BOOTS Wednesday 16th – Saturday 19th January 7.30pm Wednesday23rd –Saturday 26th January 7.30pm Plus Saturday 19th Sunday 20th and Saturday 26th January At 2.30pm Tickets £8 /children £4

FILMS GIGI Wednesday 12th December 10.30am £5.50 (includes interval Christmas refreshments) (USA/1958/PG/115mins)

Dangerous Moonlight (Friday 14th December 8pm £4.50 (UK/1941/15/94mins b/w) (Free Tapas before the film)

Cinema and Live Shows – Book online www.themarkettheatre.com Live Show Tickets from The Master’s House, St Katherine’s car park – Mon-Fri 9-4.30 01432 383663 (out of hours 07967 517 125) Cinema tickets 01531 631338 or 07967 517 125

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Classes & Courses Yoga with Annie Beatty - Tuesdays The Inner Place Ledbury: 10 - 11.30am (experienced) £8 Colwall Village Hall: 2 - 3.15pm (beginners) £7 3.50 - 4.35pm (children) £4

www.anniebeatty.com 07743 928 784

MERRY CHRISTMAS Dance with Debs Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Dance Fit, Socials, Tuition Holy Trinity Hall, Malvern • Ballroom Class, Mondays10am and 7pm • Friday Tea Dances every 1st & 3rd Friday • Dance Fitness Class, Mondays at 6pm • Evening social dances three times a month For more information please contact me 07760 763967 info@dancewithdeb.co.uk www.dancewithdeb.co.uk

For more Classes & Courses go to www.allaboutmalvernhills.com/ local_life Your online guide to all Malvern Hills has to offer

Belly Dancing.

Monday 11am, Wednesday 6.45pm, Friday 10.30am. Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. £5

Pilates.

Wednesday 5.45pm Holy Trinity Hall. Thursday 11am Rushwick Village Hall. £5.50

Zumba.

Monday & Thursday 6pm, Newtown Club.

Thursday 10am Rushwick village Hall, Friday 11.30am Holy Trinity Hall, Link top £5 All levels catered for. Telephone (07795)462510 for details or just turn up. www.clubdanceuk.co.uk e: enquiries@clubdanceuk.co.uk

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OFSTED registered Childminder in Malvern Both full and part-time vacancies available for all ages Call Chloe on 07581 503260 for more information To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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December

Malvern Christmas Light Switch on A day full of family activities, food and craft stalls as well as music entertainment.

Coach House Theatre Cafe open 10am - 5.30pm For further details go to www.christmasinmalvern.co.uk

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Light up a Life Service of Dedication 6pm Colwall Coffee Lounge 7.30pm on the land above the Brewers Arms In aid of St Michael’s Hospice, hosted by Colwall Rotary Club. Dedication forms from the venues or Contact Sarah Grout on 01684 566511 or email sarahsgrout@aol.com

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fri Small Business Breakfast 7.30-9am Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley.

Social gathering for local business owners. New members welcome. £4 includes a very tasty breakfast.

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Mistletoe Fair - Outside Colwall Library Winter greenery, hot & cold beverages Come and see what we have on offer

Christmas Allsorts from Serenata with Colwall Players, 7.30pm in St James the Great Church, Colwall In aid of The Children’s Society and St James the Great, Colwall. Christmassy A Cappella Music, Festive Prose & Poetry Tickets £10 adults, £3 under 16 from John Goodwin Estate Agents, Colwall Parish Office or Lynn Lee 01684 541733 or lynn@forteycottage.com

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Carols by Candlelight 6pm Mathon Church Followed by mulled wine and mince pies

Barnards Green Christmas Extravaganza All Day event in Malvern Free Children’s Puppet Shows, Father Christmas in his Grotto, Victorian Barrel Organ Live music, Pets in Pictures Competition, seasonal treats

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‘A Christmas Assortment’ by Cradley Singers 7.30pm at Holly Mount URC, Queens Drive, Malvern A mix of Christmas music old & new, familiar & unfamiliar. Do come and join us.

Refreshments. Tickets £8 from Ruth Jeffries 01531 635610 or Val Dawson 01432 890447 and at the door

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& Sunday 9 Dec - Tree planting in the Orchard at 10.30am in Colwall Village Garden As part of National Tree Planting Week Everyone invited to help

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A ‘Christmas Cracker of a Day’ at Blue-Ginger Gallery in Cradley An all-day special Christmas shopping day with surprises while you shop. Emma from SkinnyDip, complimentary mulled wine or fruit juice, visiting Santa.

Hang a wish for Christmas or New Year on our Wishing Tree. Blue-Ginger will close for winter on Christmas Eve

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Christmas Cocktail Party Corks popping at 6.30pm at The Homestead in Cradley Contact Jenni on 01684 540533 Limited tickets in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

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Please Note: For the very latest and updated listings, please visit our website www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

Promote your February events: email sascha@allabout-local.com or call 07906 573352 by Tuesday 15 January 2013 at the latest.

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As thoughts turn to Christmas, Parties and Exhibitions, Fairs and Sales…

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New Year’s Eve Chinese Buffet 5pm until late Free entry

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Chinese New Year Celebration Sunday 10th February From 2.30pm Live Lion Dance Show Cowleigh Road

All Welcome - Free Entry Traditional Buffet £8 pp 12.30 - 3.30

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January

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Wassailing 6pm, Colwall Green Procession to Cummins Orchard, departing at 6.30pm

What’s on

February Pancake Race 12.30 in Priory Park, Malvern Organised by Malvern Rotary Club. 50% sponsorship for your chosen charity, 50% for Acorns Children’s Hospice. 100% if representing 1 Charity Teams of four. For forms and info ring 01684 563429

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Market Days

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Home-made, home-grown & hand-crafted Malvern Farmers Market - Saturday 17 November 9am–2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern Ledbury Country Market Fridays, 8.30am –12noon, St Katherine’s Hall, High Street, Ledbury Malvern Country Market Fridays, 9am–12.15pm, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern West Malvern Community Market Fri 9 November 3.15 - 4.15pm, St James Primary School Cradley Farmers Market 1st Saturday every month, The Old Rectory, Cradley, 10am - 12pm Ledbury Farmers Market 4th Friday every month, Next to the Market Hall, Ledbury, 9am - 2pm

Malvern Theatre News

Joseph at Malvern Theatres Malvern Theatres will soon welcome back Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, early next year.

Having attracted sensational reviews, Joseph continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this

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Win Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat All About Magazines has two family tickets (2 x 4) on offer for the opening night of Joseph, Tuesday 26th February.

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Email the answer plus your name, postcode and phone number to competition@allabout-local.com Closing date: Monday 31 December 2012 The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by mid January 2013.

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magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. ‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT’ DAILY MIRROR Joseph bursts on to the stage at Malvern Theatres from Tues 26th Feb to Sat 2nd March 2013 - so book your tickets now and be part of the magic! Call the box office on 01684 892 277 or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk

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Domiciliary Care Agency Beavers (Worcester) Limited is a leading organisation in the field of caring for peoples' needs in the community and has a strong commitment to provide equal opportunities for everybody with regard to service provision and employment , regardless of Race, Religion, Gender, Marital Status, Sexual Preference, Age or Disability.

To relieve the stress experienced by people with physical or sensory impairment within the family or home. Beavers offers a service through the provision of community based Care Support Workers.

Beavers complies with the National Care Standards and follows the Code of Practice and Regulations that have been laid down, and as a member of the United Kingdom Home Carers Association, also follows their guidelines in order that: The highest standards of care are provided The rights and welfare of clients are paramount The rights and welfare of care workers are protected

Services Beavers specialises in providing services for older people and the physically handicapped, but other client groups can also be catered for. The services provided include:Personal Care Get up calls Medication Meals Shopping Cleaning

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Local groups Malvern Hills & Ledbury

West Malvern

Malvern Hills Freecycle Contact: www.freecycle.org

West Malvern Irish Dancers Contact: Ruth (parent) 01684 568613 or Rose (tutor) on 07976 6914686

Ledbury Children’s Centre Contact: 01432 383840 Malvern Social Group Contact: 07827 788862 or email info@malvernsocial.org.uk Transport Ring & Ride Contact: 01531 636333 Citizens Advice Bureau Contact: 01684 563611 for Malvern or Ledbury 01432 377599 Malvern Small Business Forum Contact: Simon Smith or Joel Keiller on 01684 862151 or visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/business The Hills Bridge Club Contact: 01684 541227 or visit www.bridgewebs.com/hills Malvern Hills Lions Club Contact: Heather Jeavons on 0845 8337439 or email malvernhillslions@gmail.com or visit www.malvernlions.org.uk Malvern Hills Badminton Club Contact: Lynne on 01531 632751 or David 01531 635780 or goto www.malvernbadminton.net

Voluntary opportunities

West Malvern Baby & Toddler Group Contact: Naomi on 899048 Meditation in West Malvern Contact: 07816578815 or email malvernmeditation@talktalk.net West Malvern Social Club Contact: 01684 576732 or visit www.westmalvernsocialclub.org.uk

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

Storridge WI Contact: Joan Prosser on 01886 880813

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

Cradley WI Contact: Pat Brewer on 01886 880017

Mathon

Bosbury

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

Mathon WI Contact: Margaret on 01886 880824

To promote your group: email admin@allabout-local.com or call 07906 573352. More info on each group available on the website: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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West Malvern Royal British Legion Club Contact: 07985 133691

Storridge Parish Church Contact: 01886 880348

Bosbury WI Contact: Diane Hodgson on 01531 640622 Bosbury Church Adults’ Choir Contact: Paul Roberts 07735 430335 or email paul.m.roberts@talk21.com Bosbury Church Children’s Choir Contact: Rosie Roberts 07734 866108 or email rosie_roberts_arts@yahoo.co.uk

Bosbury Parish Church Contact: www.bosbury-church.org Bosbury Bellringers Contact: Frank Seabright on 01531 640252 or email frank@seabrightsolutions.co.uk Bosbury Beaver Scouts Contact Helen 01531 640371 helengadsby@hotmail.com

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Community focus

Colwall Christmas Post Once again, Colwall is having its very own local Christmas post, with Colwall Orchard Group taking over the helm from the Millennium Room Trustees.

put the full name and address on each card and place the card and payment in the boxes. All funds raised will be used to plant fruit trees in Colwall Community Orchard.

There will be collection boxes at:

Post boxes will be put out on 1st December and the final collection will be at noon on 20th December. We hope to complete delivery by 22nd December.

• The Old School House on Walwyn Road • The Chase Inn • The Pharmacy • John Goodwins Estate Agents • Chevenham • Colwall Coffee Lounge • Colwall Primary School, and • Gloversleigh on Colwall Green As last year, we are asking for donations of 15p per card - a considerable saving over standard post (50p 2nd class, 60p 1st class) - so more generous donations would be welcome! Please

Offers of help with the delivery of cards would be welcome – it is a good way of exploring those hidden nooks and crannies of our lovely village.

Contact Helen Stace on 540569

You can post your cards from 1 - 20 December. Donations of 15p per card. Offers of help with delivery of cards welcome.

Contact Helen 540569

Colwall Bright Sparks Colwall Pre-School Contact: Jean 01684 540061 or Sue 01684 575548

Colwall Village Playgroup Contact: Rachel Huckle 01684 541142

Colwall Cricket Club www.colwallcc.org.uk

Colwall Golfers Contact: Derek Turner on 540318

Colwall Greener Contact: Robin on 01684 540 284 or visit www.greener.colwall.info

Colwall Ladies Club Contact: Liz Daniel on 01684 540904

Colwall Orchard Group Contact: Helen Stace on 01684 540569 or visit www.colwallvillagegarden.org Colwall Rotary Club Contact: Alan Torbet on 01684 899227 or visit www.colwallrotary.org.uk Malvern Baby Gym Club Contact: Claire Waghorn on 01684 540517 Colwall Probus Club Contact: Mike Paulson 01684 540108 or email Colwallprobus@msn.com Colwall Bell Ringers Contact: Robin Riches 01684 541240

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Colwall Village Society Contact: Margaret Matthews on 01684 562245 The Chasers International Men of Stell Cricket Team Contact: Jamie 01684 541022 or 07977 115478 Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society Contact: Margaret White 01684 540931 Colwall WI Contact: Cath Blackwell 01684 540020 Colwall Players Contact: www.colwallplayers.org Colwall Mothers’ Union Contact: Dorothy Lockyear on 01684 540608

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