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June/July 2013

Welcome to the June/July edition of

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

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Editor’s message

Sunny greetings!

Ten years ago Cradley’s beautiful Village Hall was nearly lost when fire broke out.

Fortunately it was saved by prompt action, and after lots of hard work was fully restored.

After at least 500 years the Hall is still a hub of community activity and one of many local places that help to bring the community together.

In a similar manner, we like to see our magazine as a local hub, supporting everything local and highlighting the many businesses that make our area unique.

So if you have anything to promote then let us know and we’ll do our best to support you.

Finally, our magazine is now delivered to homes and businesses in Ledbury as well, so ‘hello’ if you are a new reader!

Enjoy the read.

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Front page: Cradley Village Hall - photographed by All About Magazines

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Contents Cradley Village Hall Local Books Recipe: Hummus The Choir Local Walk Open Gardens Green Fingers Notice Board Market Theatre Pulse Events What’s On Theatre/Competition Allotment Plots Local Groups Index

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Main feature

Cradley

Village Hall The recent history of Cradley Village Hall is a story of near disaster and triumph. Ten years ago, after a huge fundraising effort, work to restore the ancient Grade 2* listed building was complete. But then a fire broke out. ‘It was in the early hours of the morning’ says Margaret Edgar, wife of one of the trustees, who, with the committee manage the building. ‘Fortunately some people who live close by heard the sound of cracking roof tiles and raised the alarm.’

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The fire destroyed a third of the Hall’s roof before the Fire Service brought it under control.

Miraculously the majority of the building, including its ancient oak beams, were spared.

It took another year of work to repair the damage before the Hall finally re-opened. To complicate matters, dealing with such an important historical building meant the work had to be carefully undertaken and was overseen by English Heritage. Specialist builders and craftsmen repaired the damage, using original materials to replace roof timbers and tiles, new hand carved windows were also installed. New toilet facilities were put in place and a resource centre.

Upstairs, a meeting room, archive centre and gallery were added.

The Hall is a beautiful timber-framed building standing in the corner of the churchyard. There’s

no exact date of when it was built, but the best estimates place its creation some time in the 16th Century. The original purpose for the building isn’t known, but for many years it served as the village school. Even after a new school was built, the children would come to the Hall to eat their lunch.

This year marks ten years since the fire, and subsequent work to re-open the Hall. The building is a hub of local life in Cradley and used as a gathering place for celebrations, such as the Diamond Jubilee festivities last year which took place over four days.

Many other parties and private functions take place regularly, making use of the licensed bar and kitchen facilities. The Community Access Point in the hall with free use of it’s up to date computers and software, is open on Mondays and Fridays between 10.30am and 1pm, offering free access to the internet, as well as the use of a printer, photocopier and scanner. Simple help and training is also available.

The Hall is home to an archive of local history, including old maps, pictures, aerial photographs, house records, documents and artefacts. The collection is managed by the Heritage Group, which meets on Thursdays. The group can help people interested in tracing their family history, or finding out more about the village in days and centuries gone by. As well as local people, there are regular visits from other parts of the UK and even abroad, from people whose ancestors once lived in Cradley.

To mark the tenth anniversary of the completion of the refurbishment and extension of the hall, an Open Day is planned for Saturday 6th July.

There will be exhibitions of art and local heritage, competitions, music, cream teas, as well as a barbeque, book sale and other attractions.

WHAT’S ON AT THE VILLAGE HALL There’s lots going on at Cradley Village Hall throughout the year, here’s a selection of highlights.

June A Coffee Morning is being held on Thursday 6th between 10.30am and 12.30pm and includes a Bring and Buy and a Book Sale. All proceeds will go to the Village Hall funds.

July The Open Day on Saturday 6th features exhibitions, local groups and many different activities.

August a Victorian Garden Party is being planned for Sunday 18th August.

September The Cradley Produce Show takes place on Saturday 7th from 2.30pm.

There are many different classes to enter including Flowers, Vegetables, Jams, Preserves and Produce, Photography, Art, Cookery and Junior Categories. Entry forms can be handed in to Cradley PO & Stores or PW & LJ Hodgkiss Butchers by Thursday 5th September.

If you would like more information, or to enquire about hiring the Hall, please speak to Jan Dampney on (01886) 880316 or Judi Creed Newton on (01886) 880534.

The committee that manage the Hall are keen to see more local people make use of its facilities.

You can contact Jane or Judi (see above ) or email bookings@ cradleyvillagehall.org.uk

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Get more from later life Since the launch of Clarence Park Village in October last year, interest and excitement in Clarence Park Village living has been growing and growing! Many of our Village Friends are attending events we hold and are booking trips to the Rose Garden in Hereford to see and appreciate what village living is like.

Sales Presentations start in June The much anticipated news on apartment prices and village fees will be released at the end of June 2013.

We will be holding a series of Sales presentations over a three week period to provide a comprehensive overview on all the apartment prices and, what a resident can expect to pay in annual village fees.

A letter will be sent to our Friends of Clarence Park Village where we will offer a time, day and date to attend a Sales Presentation. The numbers at each meeting will be kept small to ensure we can answer your questions.

It is important that you are registered on our Friends of Clarence Park Village database to ensure you receive an invitation. Details on the rental allocation will be advised to our village Friends during the winter of 2013.

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Summer Events • May – June Village Focus events • June Friends of Clarence Park meeting, Abbey hotel • June Trip to the Rose Garden, Hereford • June – July Sales Presentations start • July Trip to the Rose Garden, Hereford • August Friends of Clarence Park meeting, Abbey hotel • August Marketing suite opens at Clarence Park Village

To keep up to date with Clarence Park Village news and events, please register your interest by calling: Tel 01684

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Getting more from later life Clarence Park is a brand new village for people over 55, designed especially to give a better quality of later life, amongst a community of likeminded, friendly neighbours.

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Dream

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Local Books

Many creative people choose to make Malvern their home. For others, the Hills and the town become the inspiration for their work. Here’s a selection of recent book releases with a local connection.

The Water Doctor’s Daughters by Pauline Conolly is a true crime story and Victorian melodrama centred on the troubled family life of Malvern water-cure practitioner, Dr James Marsden. In 1852 a governess arrives, but a year later two of Dr Marsden’s daughters are dead and the governess is charged with murder.

Although based in Australia, Pauline Conolly uncovered this story while carrying out local historical research. Her book was launched at the Malvern Book Cooperative earlier this year and can be bought from the shop on St Ann’s Road.

Thaw by Satya Robyn is the story of a 30-something woman who’s looking for a reason to carry on living. Lonely and stricken by grief, she gives herself three months to decide whether to go on beyond her thirty-third birthday but when she meets Red, an eccentric artist, she feels the faint stirrings of love. But can Red thaw Ruth’s frozen heart – and does he want to? Can Red save Ruth from herself and make her believe life is worth living, before it’s too late? Satya Robyn lives and writes in Malvern.

English Essentials Explained by Jill Bray is perhaps a book we should all read. Do you always know whether to write Its or It’s with an apostrophe? Do you accidentally write less when really it should have been fewer? Jill’s book clearly lays out the rules of the English language, explaining the basics needed to write and speak elegantly in every situation. The key pitfalls are explained in plain words, supported by examples of how, why, where and when to use certain words, phrases and grammatical constructions. It could be an invaluable reference book for those English language emergencies! Jill Bray is a former English teacher, librarian and examiner who lives in Malvern.

Having Faith in Criminal Justice is written by Richard Rosoman, who was the Vicar of Holy Trinity Church Malvern and St James West Malvern before working for the Probation Service. Probation and the whole criminal justice system is facing major changes, and Richard’s book looks at policies, the causes of offending and approaches to rehabilitation and punishment from a Christian perspective. These are vitally important political issues which will be of interest to many people. The book is short and written in an accessible style, and is on sale locally at the Malvern Book Co-operative and Lyttleton Well Bookshop, and as an e-book.

Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui is written by Malvern-based author, Karen Kingston, whose two books have each sold more than a million copies and been translated into 25 languages. In this book, which has just been published in its third edition, Karen explains how clutter can be seen as stuck energy with far reaching physical, mental, emotional and spiritual effects. Her book is designed to motivate you to clutter-clear as never before, once you realise just how much your junk has been holding you back!

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All About...

the Choir Colwall Community Choir is an enthusiastic group of singers who meet regularly and perform several times a year. Lesley Hunter, their musical director, tells us more.

By Lizzie Robinson months we have performed at St Joseph’s Church, nursing homes, weddings and even in town centres. Overall, we hold one or two big concerts a year, with one coming up this summer. Our members don’t have to read music to join and there is no formal audition, we like to welcome people as long as they are enthusiastic about singing.

Where do you rehearse?

How was the choir formed?

We began more than twenty years ago, but around eight years ago Wendy Blunn and her husband Nick decided to rejuvenate and relaunch the choir. Since the choir meets at The Downs School, parents and teachers were the first to join, but since then the membership has broadened widely, to include people from as far away as Ross on Wye and Welland. At the moment we have around 30 singers, but we always welcome new members, especially men!

I took over as director in September 2011 along with our pianist Alex Sigley.

Do you enjoy directing the choir?

I enjoy it very much, its great fun and we produce good music. The men and women I work with very much love to sing, and it’s fulfilling to see our hard work pay off. I like to think that our audiences also enjoy what we do and want to listen to more.

What music do you perform?

A vast range of music, both secular and sacred, we branch into pop music and sing everything from Les Misarables, Mozart, Rutter and Queen!

As a community choir, we feel that part of what we do is serving our community by bringing the music to them. For example, in the past eight

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Every Thursday evening, in school term time, at 8:00pm, we join together to rehearse at The Downs School. As a choir, we do not publicise ourselves, people hear about us from their family and friends.The choir isn’t just about singing; it is about the social element as well. We have sung at the weddings of members’ families and we have a very enjoyable Christmas get together each year.

What are your thoughts on the future of the choir?

We want to focus on taking our music out into the community for people to hear In the future, I would like to think that the choir will continue to meet and continue to make good music. I would also like to see the choir grow in numbers. If you are interested then please get in touch, you will be warmly greeted and you are welcome to come to a session without having to join, to see if you enjoy it.

Colwall Community Choir will be performing on Saturday 8th June at Colwall Village Hall, in a concert with Cadenza Brass. For more information about the choir, you can call (01684) 544100 or email colwallchoir@hotmail.co.uk

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Local Walk

A Walk From Malvern Wells Carl Flint has written three ‘Pictorial Guide’ books to our area. This circular walk is a little over three and a half miles and takes in Holy Well and Eye Well. They offer the walker an insight into the historical legacy of Malvern Water and how it influenced the development of the area.

The Eye Well is tiny and easily missed, since it is enclosed in a small brick surround at ground level near the base of a tree. It was refurbished with Lottery Funding in 2008, but its history goes back much further. Historial Records show the Eye Well was well known in the 1600’s.

This route also takes in Holy Well which is reputed to be the World’s first water bottling business, starting in 1620. This was Malvern’s most popular spring during the eighteenth century, before the popularity of St Ann’s Well took over during the boom years of the Victorian water cure. The original Schweppes plant was located at Holy Well in the 1850’s before it moved to Colwall. Charles Darwin and Florence Nightingale were recorded as having drunk the waters to improve their health. A simple stainless steel spout provides the flow of Holy

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Water into a basin located on the wall of the cottage styled Well House. The bottling building has information boards outlining more of the history and it is possible to view the bottling process as it continues today.

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The walk begins from the car park to the St. Wulstan’s Nature Reserve and takes in spectacular views of Little Malvern, Upper Welland and the Severn Valley. It meanders around the hills before crossing the Worcestershire Golf Club as far as the Three Counties Showground before returning to the starting point. Some of the paths can be narrow and quite steep and therefore they are not suitable for buggies. Dog walkers please be aware that there often sheep in the fields around Cotton Cottage and Brickbarns Farms.

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Malvern Kitchens Ltd Full design and Installation Service

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CARPETS & FLOOR COVERINGS 47 Worcester Road, Malvern WR14 4AD www.malvernflooring.co.uk

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Ledbury Carpets Interiors Tel: 01531634304 www.ledburycarpets.co.uk

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Website Update: Open Gardens Our website is packed full of ideas to get out and about during the Summer. Among the huge variety of events are Open Gardens around our area. Visit us at allaboutmalvernhills.com to see much more!

The Hollies

The Hollies in Colwall will be open on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June from 2pm until 5.30pm.

West Malvern Open Gardens

More than eleven delightful gardens will be open to visitors in and around West Malvern between 2 and 6pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July. The event provides a unique opportunity to experience many of the hidden delights of West Malvern and to enjoy these gardens in beautiful scenic locations whilst raising money for a local charity, Malvern Special Families. An entrance fee of £5 gives admission to all the gardens, and children accompanied by an adult go for free.

Directions to the gardens will be posted in West Malvern outside the Village Hall and St James’ Church, on the Parish Council Notice Board and other prominent places on the West Malvern Road (B4232).

The Cross, Coddington

There are generous mixed borders lavishly planted with shrubs, roses, perennials and bulbs and a pleasant walk through a paddock leading to a tranquil path through five acres of mature woodland. The garden has a wonderful wildlife pond and native flower patch and there are lovely views of the Malvern Hills.

For the Open Weekend in June there will also be an exhibition of Willow Sculptures by the artist Victoria Westaway, who will be running workshops during the weekend.

The Garden is open on Saturday & Sunday 15th and 16th June 2013, from 2 until 5pm.

Admission: £3 (Children free) Plants for sale, Teas available.

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The garden itself is half an acre with views of the Malvern Hills. It has been developed since Margaret and Graham White moved there in 1994. It was very rough and neglected area for several years before it was grown into a garden.

The ever-changing beds and borders are full of a wide range of shrubs, bulbs and herbaceous perennials. These plants were chosen because they are very interesting, with emphasis on leaf form and colour.

The admission price is £3 for adults and free for children. There will be homemade teas for refreshments. See allaboutmalvernhills.com/ gardening for more information.

Shuttifield Cottage

This garden at Birchwood, Storridge offers superb views. Its described as an unexpected 3 acre plantsman’s garden with extensive herbaceous borders, primula and stump bed as well as many unusual trees, shrubs and perennials which are colour-themed. There are walks in 20 acres of woodland with ponds and natural wild areas. There is a large old rose garden with many spectacular mature climbers.

The garden has good colour throughout the year.

There is also a small deer park, vegetable garden and wild flowers to see. Shuttifield Cottage Garden is open on June 8th, July 6th, August 3rd and 24th and September 7th. Admission is £4 for adults and children are free. Home-made teas will also be available.

For more information and other gardens opening during this summer, you can look at the website www.allaboutmalvernhills.com/ gardening

Three Counties Garden Services Landscaping & Garden Maintenance

We take pride in our work... ...as you take pride in your garden!

Just some of the services we can provide: • Lawn Care • Fencing • Decking • Slabbing • Turfing • Brick & Stone Walls • Pressure Washing Service And much more, please just ask!

TEL: 01684 300231 MOB: 07787 775961 www.threecountiesgardenservices.co.uk

For a professional service and a free, no obligation quotation contact Martin Richards Hedgecutting Fencing Paving and Patios Decking Sleeper Walls etc 118 Wood Farm Road Malvern Wells WR14 4PR 01684 576256 | 07967 123998 mjrlandscaping@tiscali.co.uk

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Call 07981 608627 or 01531 636347

Patios • brick & stone walls • blockpaving repointing • timberwork • hedge cutting ponds • turfing & planting • garden clearances

WE ARE NOW ASSOCIATED DEALERS FOR

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Crown Lifting/Reduction/Thinning Dangerous/Dead/Diseased Trees Felling/Removal Matt Scriven Telephone (01684) 573684 Mobiles 07931 808 121

Chainsaws • strimmers • push mowers ride on lawn mowers • tractors All aspects of farm equipment Repairs • service • parts • sharpening HIRE SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

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Feeling fed up with those problem jobs, whether big or small, that never seem to get done? Wanting to keep your property in tip top condition?

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Green Fingers At Caves Folly Nursery in Colwall, Bridget is watching her garden coming to life. www.cavesfolly.com 01684 540631 Summer is a busy and enjoyable time in the garden. The borders are looking lush, the fruit and veg are fulfilling their potential and the grass is growing. It is a joy to be outside enjoying the fruits of our labour.

Most of us in this area are privileged to have access to an outside space of some sort and with the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on our doorstep, there will always be space for everyone to enjoy.

Many people in cities have no garden or even a nearby park to experience the sense of peace and tranquility that a green space can provide.

There are however many inner city initiatives that have flourished over the last few years. A recent survey by the RHS on the impact of community horticulture suggests that there are more groups who want a greener neighbourhood with over 200,000 volunteers participating.

The term community gardening is so much more than a group of people gardening. It is a way of participants improving their own urban environments and developing relationships, trust and understanding with fellow volunteers.

In Colwall we have our own community garden with allotments and a newly planted orchard.

Children are also encouraged to participate with a play area and organised activities. With all this enthusiasm for gardening and growing our own produce there is hope that the next generation will be bitten by the gardening bug!

If you are lucky enough to have your own garden there are numerous jobs in the garden to be done in-between holidays and barbecues. In the Kitchen Garden, remove excess side shoots and leaves shading the fruit of Grape vines. Prune

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out fruited canes of summer Raspberries and cut back sideshoots of Currants and Gooseberries.

Sow Spring Cabbage, Turnips, Oriental Vegetables, Chichory, Fennel as well as Autumn and Winter salads. Regularly harvest courgettes and Beans every few days to keep plants producing more fruit.

In an Ornamental Garden, give liquid feed to container plants. Deadhead Roses, bedding plants and cut back hardy Geraniums to ground level after their first flush of flowers, to encourage new foliage and more flowers later in the year.

And don’t forget to check that recently planted trees and shrubs do not dry out, just in case its a dry summer!

Have a lovely June & July,

Bridget

Bridget is holding an NGS open day on Sun 16th June 2-5pm Caves Folly Nurseries & Longacre Gardens, Evendine Lane, Colwall Organic Nursery and Gardens specialising in Herbaceous & Alpine plants.

Longacre garden -plantsman’s garden with many rare and unusual trees and shrubs.

Parking and entrance to both at Caves Folly Nurseries.

Homemade Teas Adm. £3 Children free.

CAVES FOLLY NURSERIES HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS ALPINES • HERBS COMPOST OPEN: MARCH-NOV THURS - SAT 10am - 5pm GARDEN SERVICES GARDEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION HOLIDAY COTTAGE & CAMPING 01684 540631

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Guy Sterry

Garden Design & Landscaping 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

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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 Mobiles: 07979 027 990 / 07952 443 632 Evenings - Malvern: 01684 564502 To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Handyman Service Greg Davies Wood Design Bespoke Furniture

General repairs, decorating, plumbing, bathrooms, tiling, laminate floors, small jobs welcome - refs supplied, 3oyrs exp. - for a free estimate tel.:

01684 541129 or 07971 406718 practicallyeverything@live .co.uk

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

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

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

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For a free brochure or for further information please call us on 01684 891644

Free quotations For a fast and friendly service call Mark Humphreys

07774 773951 (Cradley)

Plumbing & Leadwork I.A.Brown

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Prestige Plumbing is a plumbing service covering Malvern and the surrounding areas. We are able to offer a wide range of services from the smallest of domestic repairs to complete plumbing installations for the home.

BATHROOMS We deliver a high standard of reliability and customer KITCHENS satisfaction for a competitive price.

We meet your needs for fuel efficient, economical and environmentally friendly products.

www.prestigeplumbingltd.co.uk Call - 07855 509987

Lee Hankins Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance

Locks & Glass

For a complete double-glazing

repair service

Hinges, handles, locks and security.

Key cutting

We can supply and fit or for DIY

All Aspects of building work undertaken Over 20 years experience

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

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Notice board Music from the Films A Summer Concert

by Ledbury Community Choir at Ledbury Rugby Club 29 & 30 June, 7.30pm Tickets are £10 from Sue (01531) 636452 and Sandra (01531) 632801 Proceeds donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind charity Great Malvern Civic Week

12th until 20th July 2013

Tourist Information Centre on (01684) 892289 for more information.

You can find more information via our website, allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Ticket: £10 formation call For booking and in (01684) 567881 The Malvern Hills All profit will help tion Community Founda

Exhibition of work by Malvern Terrace Artists at Hanley Swan Village Hall 3rd and 4th August between 10am and 4.30pm Small Message? !

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Cricket & Multisport Camps 2013 at Colwall Cricket Club

Monday 22nd July - Friday 26th July Monday 29th July – Friday August 2nd Safe & fun sporting activities for Boys & Girls aged 8 to 14

Prices: £50 for three days or £75 for five days Visit www.colwallcc.org.uk or email summercamps@colwallcc.org.uk

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Clove

A room for all seasons

Traditional or contemporary, a Clover conservatory can help you make your house a home.

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Gain valuable extra space to work, relax, dine or entertain with a Clover conservatory. Made to measure, each conservatory comes with the latest energy efficient glazing and is fitted with expert care so you can rest assured you’re in good hands.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote call us on 01531 631965 or email us at info@cloveryourhome.co.uk.

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

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

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June & July Shows at the Theatre LIVE SHOWS

The Royal Opera Live from Covent Garden Gloriana by Benjamin Britten

Monday 24th June 7.15pm Tickets £15/Students & over 60’s £12

There is a live screening in June from The Royal Opera Covent Garden, Benjamin Britten’s Gloriana, Conductor Paul Daniel.

‘Larkin About’ (joint promotion with Ledbury Poetry Festival ) sees the welcome return of Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Archer Bellamy). Joining Sunny to explore the wit, words, women and music in the life of Philip Larkin are John Telfer (Rev Alan Franks), Matt Platt jazz pianist & flautist llone Antonius – Jones.

‘On Your Doorstep’ bringing together string players from The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and local actors from LADS in an afternoon of music and poetry (Ledbury Poetry Festival). Then ‘Over The Pond’ – Lorna James (soprano) and Tom Henderson (piano) present a concert of British & American song and Opera.

‘Quartet’ is a film set in a retirement home for opera singers. Stars Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon and Billy Connolly.

‘The Misfits ‘stars Clark Gable, Marilyn Munroe and Montgomery Clift in their final film roles.

Its extraordinary last sequence was shot in the Nevada desert.

‘Les Miserables’ is based on Victor Hugo’s novel set in 19th century France. Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway star in this production which reprises the music of the popular West End show.

‘A Royal Affair’ set in 18th century England - the young Caroline Mathilda is sent to Denmark to marry the schizophrenic King. She falls in love with the King’s advisor as they try to devise ways to change Denmark for the better.

Britten’s portrait of the public and private faces of Elizabeth I is a brilliant depiction of the Tudor court and the tension between affairs of state and affairs of the heart. Focusing on Elizabeth’s relationship with the young Earl of Essex, Gloriana captures the dichotomy between the public image of the Virgin Queen and her seething personal feelings - a familiar dichotomy in these days of celebrity-worship and media scrutiny.

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House: Conductor - Paul Daniel Run time: 3 hours, including two intervals.

ON YOUR DOORSTEP Sunday 7th July 3pm - Tickets £12

LARKIN’ ABOUT Tuesday 9th July 8pm Tickets £12

OVER THE POND AND BACK Saturday 27th July 8pm - Tickets £10

FILMS

Tickets £4.50/students £2.50 Wednesday 12th June 10.30am Quartet 12A/2013/98m Friday 14th June 8pm The Misfits PG/1961/124m Friday 28th June 8pm Les Miserables 12A/2012/157m Wednesday 10th July 10.30am. A Royal Affair 15/2012/138m

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 633760 or 07967 517 125

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Malvern Town News

Up and Coming Pulse Events this Summer Outdoor Theatre You’re invited to enjoy a free outdoor theatre performance in Rosebank Gardens, Malvern, on Saturday 20th July. The re-vitalised gardens, with the Buzzards Sculpture as their centrepiece, make the perfect setting for an afternoon of entertainment provided by Perfect Circle Youth Theatre. The Malvern-based theatre company has an impressive track record of producing contemporary shows in both traditional theatres and outdoor spaces. There will be three short performances to enjoy during the afternoon.

They are all family-friendly and one of the performances is being specially devised for the picnic. The event takes place at the end of Malvern Civic Week and starts at 1.30pm, so bring along a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment.

And much more!

In all, more than seventy different events are taking place in and around the town centre

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between now and the end of the year; from classical music, to Farmers’ Markets and Outdoor Theatre, there is something for everyone. As well as regular favourites like the Sunday band performances in Priory Park, there are markets, music in the Priory and the Autumn in Malvern Festival. Its all being promoted by Pulse Great Malvern, you can read much more at www.pulsegreatmalvern.co.uk Malvern Cube will be hosting a Beowulf Storytelling evening on Saturday June 15th, with Hugh Lipton and Rick Wilson. The performance is suitable for anybody aged 12 and above and tickets cost £8.50 (concessionary tickets at £6).

Over the weekend of 2nd to 4th August, the Malvern Rocks’ Festival of Live Music will see more than ninety Bands playing at numerous venues around town over three days.

What’s on at Eastnor Castle Summer Sunday Fun Sun 2nd & Sun 30th June

Birds of Prey Day Sun 9th June

Eastnor SOS Sun 16th June

Circus Skills Sun 23rd June

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What’s on

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Coronation Celebration In Bosbury Village Hall from 5.30am until late.

Tickets available in advance only 07734 866108 More information on allaboutmalvernhills.com

& Fri 5 July - Small Business Breakfast 7.30-9am Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley Social gathering for local business owners. New members welcome. £4 includes a very tasty breakfast.

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Guided Walk around Ledbury Learn more about the stone used in local buildings’ construction.

Part of GeoFest 2013, for more information look at www.geopark.org.uk

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Malvern Hills NCT Nearly New Sale Malvern St James The Dome, Imperial Rd, Great Malvern WR14 3BA 10.45am - 12 noon, early entry for NCT members 10.30am. Admission £1 per family donation. More info contact Claire on: malvernNCT-nns@hotmail.com

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Summer Serenade sat presented by Colwall Community Choir and Cadenza Brass Quintet 7pm, Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane WR13 6EQ Tickets from John Goodwin in Colwall and Zinnia Shoe Boutique on Belle Vue Terrace in Malvern

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Malvern Speakers Meeting 7pm, Great Malvern Hotel Learn how to overcome fears of speaking in public and improve!

Contact Steve Birch (01684) 568676 for more information

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Worcestershire Way Walk 31 miles in a day, raising money for St Richard’s Hospice £10 registration plus sponsorship rjones@strichards.org.uk for more info

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Colwall Primary School Summer Fayre 2 - 5pm, Colwall Green

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Perrycroft Open Garden 2 - 5pm, Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall.

Admission £4, children free

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Annual Acorns Triple Run 10am to 3pm.

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July West Fest 11 am - 10 pm, West Malvern Playing Field 15 bands performing on three stages. Beer tent, food, arts & crafts and plenty for children to do. £7 adults / £4 U18, £15 family ticket. More information on www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Music for Violin and Piano, performed by Naomi Rump and Carl Attwood 7.30pm, The Elms School Theatre, Colwall Tickets £12 from Colwall Coffee Lounge or John Goodwin Estate Agents in Colwall It is hoped the event will raise £1000 to help a disabled girl

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Hands on Rocks & Minerals interactive Geology Session 2pm at Malvern Hills GeoCentre, Upper Colwall Part of Geofest 2013 For more info look at www.geopark.co.uk

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Great Malvern Carnival 2pm start from Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern Procession through the town centre, Malvern Link and Barnards Green

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Westons Visitor Centre Westons Cider has been making cider in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle, since 1880. Join a tour and go behind the scenes to discover how your favourite cider is produced.

Check our website for talks and workshops art & craft gallery coffee shop with delicious homemade food mi-frame picture framing Silverfish Designs - handmade contemporary jewellery Exhibition:

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Cider Mill Tours - 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Cider Shop and FREE Tasting (over 18’s only) Scrumpy House Restaurant and Bottle Museum Tea Room Located on the A449 between Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye Open 7 days a week

Westons Cider, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NQ

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Malvern Theatres News

The World’s Favourite Comedy at Malvern Theatres Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes a joyous version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash hit Olivier Award Winning Best New Comedy.

This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.

The 39 Steps is at Malvern Theatres from Mon 17th to Sat 22nd June. Tickets are from £12.50£26.50. £2 concessions Over 60s/Unwaged.

Under 26s £8. To book tickets call the box office on 01684 892 277 visit malvern-theatres.co.uk

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Win a pair of tickets to ‘The 39 Steps’ All About Magazines has two pairs of tickets on offer for The 39 Steps.

(17th - 22th June).

Please answer the following question: Q: What award did this Comedy win?

Email the answer plus your name, postcode and phone number to competition@allabout-local.com Closing date: Wednesday 12 June 2013 The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by 13 June.

Good luck!

Home-made, home-grown & hand-crafted Malvern Farmers Market - Saturday 15 June & 20 July 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 Cradley Farmers Market 1st Saturday every month, The Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, 11am - 12pm Ledbury Farmers Market 4th Friday every month, Next to the Market Hall, Ledbury, 9am - 2pm Yoga Classes with Alexandra Jones Throughout the week in Malvern @ The Wheel of Life Centre, North Malvern Road

Learn to move with the breath, a strengthening yet safe, effective yoga to reduce stress, improve the spine & deeply relax. FREE class with advert Classes run Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, morning and evening classes. FLEXIBLE ATTENDANCE SYSTEM Call 01886 833826 or visit www.meridianyoga.net

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Will Your Child Become A Happy Adult?

Practical Workshop with many idea to help your children develop their personal resources in the unique circumstances of your own family life.

When : June 15th 2013 from 10am to 3.30pm at Hawcutt House, Bye Stree, Ledbury, HR8 2AA Cost : £39 Contact Dr Lyn Goswell, 01684 541021, email info@living-happily.co.uk or visit www.allaboutmalvernhills.com/classes_courses

YOGA with JO HARPER (BWY Dip): Mons 4.15pm: Holy Trinity, Link Top, Malvern (all) Mons 7.45pm: The Fold, Bransford (improvers) Weds 9.30am: Inner Place, Ledbury (improvers) Weds 11.15am: Inner Place, Ledbury (beginners) 07976 882252

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We are the largest Dental Practice in the area and have been in existence since 1919.

We are situated in the centre of Great Malvern overlooked by the Malvern Hills.

We have our own parking, disabled access and we provide quality private dental care for the whole family.

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Community focus

Colwall Village Garden Vacant Allotment Plots Village Garden Open Day: Sat 29 June from 2pm If you’ve ever fancied growing your own then come along to the Colwall Village Garden Open Day on Saturday 29th June and see what it’s all about. The Village Garden is a new seven acre open space for everyone to enjoy, created in 2010, which includes the beginnings of a community orchard, a shared apiary and nearly 60 organic allotments.

There will be tea and home made cakes, preserves, locally produced apple juice, children’s activities and a plant stall, with a convivial atmosphere and a spectacular view of the hills is thrown in.

If you are interested in having an allotment, there are a few vacant plots at the moment.

Each is approximately 10m x 6m with an annual rent of £24 a year plus £7 Allotment Association

membership, which includes membership of the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners that gives you advice and greatly reduced seed prices. There are communal tools stored in the old packing shed to make it easy for people to walk or cycle to the site, many of them donated by generous members of the community.

The Village Garden is just off Old Church Road, opposite Old Orchard Road (leading to Orlin Road). If you are interested in taking a plot, email plothholders@colwallorchardgroup. org or call David Lanyon Hogg on 01684 541979. For more information check our allotment pages at www.colwallorchardgroup.org

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: Kate Allison on 01684 563563 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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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 hannah@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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Design & Architecture

Canine Massage Therapy Dog Grooming Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Newland Poultry Art/events/music

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Architectural Consultant 27 Harcourt Design 27 Josh Thomas Design House 27 Lockwood Architects 27 Electrician 36

Anna Clifton Jewellery Blue Ginger Gallery Malvern Theatre Market Theatre Ledbury Builders/Maintenance

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Financial Advice

Broadway Property Restoration DR Lloyd Lee Hankins Property Refurbishment SD Harris Steve Bennett Wayne Downes Business Support

15 15 37 40 5 36 15

Just Jane Car Valeting Services

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Carpenters Duncan Williams Greg Davies MH Furniture M Goodger Carpentry Carpets/Floors

40 36 36 25

Classic Interiors Crystal Carpets Ledbury Carpets Children/Families

26 21 29

Eastnor Castle H Weston Supercamps at MSJ Classes & Training

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Jo Harper Yoga MSJ Sports Centre Parenting Workshop Yoga Wheel of Life Centre Curtains & Blinds

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Curtain Corner Malvern Blinds Decorator

25 26

Lady Decorator 25 Marcle Decorators 53 Dentist 51

Cameron & Company Smith Weale Food & Drink

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Roots Herefordshire The Bran Tub Funeral Services

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Ledbury Funerals 43 Spilsbury 41 Garden Branchworks 32 Capability Landscapes 35 Caves Folly Nurseries 35 Guy Sterry Landscaping 35 Leon Landscapes 32 Malvern Mowers 32 MCB Landscapes 31 MJ Richards Landscaping 31 Time for Trees 31 3 Counties Garden Services 31 Health & Fitness Bourne Osteopath 53 Chiropodist 53 Chiropractor 51 Create Space Counselling 53 Diana Church 51 Fiesta Fitness Club 51 Kaspa - Counsellor 53 Reflexologist 53 Simon Vivian 53 The Hair Studio 8 The Hearing Centre 3 Holiday Happy Campers Home Improvements

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Cloudy 2 Clear 26 Clover 39 County Windows 18 DP Roofing 15 Dream Doors Worcester 13 Excel Malvern 9

Malvern Glass 25 Malvern Kitchen Studio 14 Malvern Kitchens 26 Shane Howells 28 SOS 33 WS Roofing 5 Home help/cleaning/care Housekeepers of Malvern Festival Housing IT/Television

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Malvern Teletune Locksmiths

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M & M Locksecure Plumbing & Heating

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Cradley Stoves 33 Fusion Property Services 14 Gas Showroom Ltd 18 I.A.Plumbing 37 Prestige Plumbing 37 RD Plumbing & Heating 14 SRD Plumbing 37 Wilkins Chimney Sweep 33 Restaurant/Hotel/B&B Cottage in the Wood Weobley B&B Shops/Shopping

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Bamboo Flowers 43 Domestic Appliances 2 Dynastic Art Shop 23 Isaacs 43 Just So 22 Ledbury Garden Machinery 32 Monkley’s Furniture 43 Parrys Jewellers 23 Ready-Rent 32 Zinnia 23 Solicitors 41 Window Cleaning

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