All About West of the Hills June/July 2014

Bosbury, Colwall, Cradley, Ledbury, Coddington, Mathon, Storridge, Wellington Heath, West Malvern

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Welcome to the June/July 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

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Editor’s message

Summer time!

Putting this month’s magazine together has made me realise how lucky we are to live in this part of the world. There are community events in Cradley, Colwall, Ledbury and Wellington Heath, music at West Fest in West Malvern, choirs singing and sports activities.

Geofest 2014 gives us the chance to learn more about the unique geology of the area (in case you weren’t aware, we live in a Geopark of international importance).

And if you’ve never been to one before, Cradley hosts its yearly Musicathon while a Sewathon takes place in Colwall.

So all in all, there will always be something going on every weekend this summer – let’s hope for some good weather to enjoy it all!

Have a great June & July!

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Contents Colwall Gardening Gardening Ledbury Ledbury Wellington H. West Malvern Cradley Design Recipe Community Active Events Active Events Theatre Competition Businesses

Ale House Festival 6 Old Court Nurseries 10 Green Fingers 12 Community Day 14 Community Choir 16 Community Day 20 Castle Hunter 24 Fete & Musicathon 28 Furniture 31 Quinoa Salad 32 Local Groups 34 & 36 Summer’s Day Walk 38 Notice Board 42 Classes & Courses 45 What’s On 46 Theatre News 48 Pygmalion tickets 48 Index 50

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Colwall feature

Ale House Festival Colwall’s medieval Ale House becomes the social hub of the village at the end of June. The week long Ale House Festival begins at 11am on Saturday 21st June with lots of events as well as a Food and Drink Fair.

There are many more events through the week including a beer and curry cycle ride, treasure hunt and An Evening with Old Rustic, as local farmer John Bishop regales an audience with stories of country life. The Festival concludes with a picnic and concert on Saturday 28th June.

‘The enthusiasm for the Festival has been infectious and the response from individuals, organisations and businesses who want to be involved has been absolutely amazing’ says Phil.

‘We really do have a lot of creativity, quality and generosity to celebrate.’

The day begins with a Classic Car Cavalcade, leaving the Wyche Innovation Centre at 10.45am and driving down through Colwall before arriving at the Ale House where the cars will be on display throughout the day.

At the event, there’s the chance to have a go at bell ringing, Nordic Walking, craft activities as well as archery and the opportunity to launch a trebuchet, a medieval catapult.

‘Children will love the many activities on offer’ says Phil Hitchen who’s Chair of the Festival.

‘There’s a workshop with the brilliant book illustrator Simon Morse and lots of family friendly activities and even sheep racing!’

There’s also an art exhibition and refreshments on offer including teas, coffee, ice creams and a village pig roast by local butchers Wallers.

Alongside all the activities is another major attraction on the first Saturday: The Ale House Food and Drink Festival brings together many local producers of food and drink. ‘This is a chance to sample and buy some of the best beer, cider and food you’ll find anywhere’ says Phil Hitchen. ‘As well as many stalls selling everything from chutney and jams to fudge, there are local meat producers, wonderful bread as well as locally brewed beer, cider and even local wine.’

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Entry to the Festival Day including the Food and Drink Fair on June 21st is £2.50 for adults and free for children. If you buy a programme from Colwall stores you gain entry for one adult.

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THE ALE HOUSE FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE Saturday 21st June, 11am until 5pm Festival Day and Food and Drink Fair at The Ale House and Church, Colwall Sunday 22nd June - Cream Teas at The Ale House followed by a Summer Solstice Stroll Tuesday 24th June - ‘The History of The Ale House’, a fascinating talk by local historian Duncan James Thursday 26th June - Cycling, Beer and Curry, departing 7.30pm from The Ale House Friday 27th June - An Evening with Old Rustic, tales of the countryside with John Bishop Saturday 28th June, 4pm - Festival Finale, a picnic and concert of music at Colwall church

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The work is being completed by Helen Picton with her fiancé Ross Barbour. ‘Bringing new ideas into this garden is the chance of a lifetime’, says Ross.

‘We’ve cleared older herbaceous perennials and once we’re ready then carpets of springtime colour will be provided by snowdrops, iris, winter aconites and narcissi.’

The garden was laid out by Helen’s father Paul and holds the Plant Heritage National Collection of Autumn Flowering Asters. With over 400 different varieties of Michaelmas Daisies, it really is a national treasure, and Ross is being careful to develop the garden with sensitivity. ‘The emphasis has been on autumn, but there is so much more to appreciate here at other times of the year.’ Until recently Ross was the Head Gardener at Ragley

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Green Fingers

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Down at Caves Folly Nursery in Colwall, Bridget gives us some ideas for days out in gardens a little further afield.

www.cavesfolly.com 01684 540631 What a joy it is to be in the garden in summer.

The heady scents of Lavender, Elderflower and Roses mixed with that smell of abundant vegetation. If only we could bottle it and bring it out in January!

There are of course many maintenance jobs to do in the garden but try and sit back and enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Make time to visit some of the wonderful gardens we have around us and take pictures for inspiration on revamping your own borders.

At Caves Folly we supply plants to a large number of National Trust properties which gives us a chance to view many of the gardens as they evolve through the seasons. Hidcote Manor is a true inspiration for plantaholics with a wide selection of habitats such as the rock garden, stream and bog garden, kitchen garden as well as the formal hedges and borders.

Almost opposite Hidcote is Kiftsgate Court. This is a private garden famous for its collections of roses and is open throughout the summer. After a scrumptious lunch at Hidcote I usually work up

an appetite for a mouth watering cream tea at Kiftsgate!

Hergest Croft at Kington in Herefordshire is my favourite garden. It is a delightful mix of trees and shrubs, many of which are rare and unusual. It is set in woodland with swathes of wild flowers and the backdrop of Hergest Ridge. There is also a kitchen garden and plants for sale which have been propagated and grown from trees on the estate. And I really should mention their great tea room serving delicious Bara Brith.

Hergest is open daily from 12pm to 5.30pm until the start of November.

Croft castle near Leominster is another National Trust property with acres of parkland to explore as well as a walled garden near the castle. It has a collection of ancient trees including spanish chestnut, whose seeds are reputed to have been originally plundered from the ships of the Spanish Armada. They are truly magical when seen at sunset in the winter.

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Ledbury feature

Ledbury Community Day Saturday 7th June between 10am and 4pm, at various locations indoors and outdoors around Ledbury – most are in or near the Town Centre.

Ledbury Community Day provides an opportunity for local groups to show what they do and encourage participation from locals and visitors.

It’s a celebration of Ledbury and District’s excellence and offers many enjoyable activities.

Over 60 groups and organisations are ready to welcome you throughout the town.

The Bowling Club and the Tennis Club invite you to have a go at their open days. You can try Nordic Walking and martial arts and find out about Archery.

You can take a backstage tour at the Market Theatre, visit the Fire Station, and hear music from the Community Band and John Masefield High School in the Walled Garden. Our local police and community ambulance will be on station for you.

Ledbury Primary School want to tell you about their school’s Values programme.

Ledbury Places want to know your thoughts on plans for Ledbury’s heritage buildings – most of which you can visit including tours of the Master’s House restoration.

Ledbury Town Plan can brief you on the outcome of last autumn’s Household Survey and the Neighbourhood Plan on how you can help this key work for Ledbury’s future.

Many local groups will be present to tell you about the voluntary work they do in the community and how you can help them, and you can find out about the many opportunities

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to follow new or old hobbies and pastimes, both indoor and outdoor, and sample some of them.

Our local churches will be open to welcome you.

Take a guided tour of St Michael’s Parish Church.

For children this year there are special events at the Children’s Centre, activities in the Walled Garden with Eastnor Pottery, Bromsberrow St Mary’s School and the Fairy Door Trail, outdoor story-telling, fun at the Fire Station, and guiding activities to join in at the Recreation ground.

The Library Development Group invite you to visit Ledbury Library and the Poetry Festival want to tell you how you can help this important event.

If you have stories, memories or pictures of Ledbury’s past – bring them with you to help the Old Ledbury, World War 1 and Ledbury Places projects.

Salter’s Hill centre invite you to their home in Falcon Lane to find out about their work.

And you can help Ledbury U3A knit teddies for West Mercia Police!

Visit the website and click on the application forms for details: www.ledburycommunityday.org.uk Contact us by email: info@ledburycommunityday.org.uk Contact us by phone: 01531 634788 (Paul) or 01531 633637 (Griff)

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All About...

Ledbury Community Choir Ledbury Community Choir is preparing for its next concert, singing popular numbers from well known shows. The choir started in 1998 when John Masefield High School was granted Arts College Status and its aim is to encourage people of all ages to sing. Valerie Clark joined almost four years ago and is section-leader for the first altos.

How many members are there and when do you meet?

In the late 1990s, there were approximately 30 people in the choir whereas today the number has reached 100! We are no longer able to use the school and so meet in the Ledbury Baptist Church where we have received a warm welcome. We meet on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm- 9.30pm.

What level of musical proficiency do you need to become a member?

The choir began with the purpose of inviting anyone keen to sing, to join in and have fun.

We have kept to that policy and so welcome people of all ages and all singing abilities, the only criteria being that you sing in tune! If you can read music it is, of course, beneficial but not necessary. Singers must be prepared to work hard practising their voice-parts whilst at the same time enjoying themselves.

What do you enjoy about being in the choir?

I enjoy the variety of songs that we practise for performance at concerts, that show variety and diversity. While it is always gratifying if the audiences are enthusiastic about our efforts, what I really appreciate is the camaraderie and the opportunity to make new friends whilst doing something that I really enjoy, namely singing and entertaining.

How often do you perform and what kinds of music do you sing?

Last year, we gave four performances: a liturgical rendering in the spring (in a church), songs from the films in the summer (performed at the Rugby Club), folk songs in the autumn (this in the famous Burgage Hall), and a Christmas concert, the latter in the Market Theatre and depicting popular Number One Christmas hits. This shows

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the diversity of our choice of songs. This year there are three concerts and proceeds go to worthy local charities. It may be of interest for people to know that we may also be booked to perform at weddings or christenings – anywhere that we’re wanted.

What’s your next performance?

Our next concert is “The Sounds of Music” depicting songs from some of the well-known shows, this is at Ledbury Rugby Club on the Thursday 10th & Friday 11 July at 7.30pm.

Tickets may be purchased by phoning Dee (01531 634105) or Tessa (01531 634630).The venue is arranged as a cabaret setting and focuses on a relaxing and entertaining evening.

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Wellington Heath feature

Village Event Pool Piece is due to be open for residents and visitors by the end of June and an official opening event is planned on Saturday 12th July. Final details are still being discussed but it is hoped the event will include a community picnic as well as music and an interactive drama event to engage both children and adults.

The alterations and improvements to Pool Piece have been many months in the making. The area situated just opposite the Farmers Arms pub was originally designated as a public open space and children’s play area. However the land was very steep and was often wet underfoot, making access very difficult. The nature of the steep slope made games very difficult and there was little access to seating.

wooden shelter has been built to provide shade and protection from inclement weather as well as an area for creative play.

As a result of a grant from Biffa Award, the slope was reshaped to provide a banked auditorium feature and an area of flat land for play, village games and activities. The site was also designed to enable activities such as fetes, outside drama and music productions, as well as picnics and somewhere for general seating and relaxation. A

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West Malvern feature

West Malvern’s Castle Hunter A few times every year, Mike Salter slings on his rucksack and heads off on an adventure. Leaving his home in West Malvern, he heads off to far-flung corners of Britain or Ireland to track down and write about the largely forgotten buildings that make up so much of our history.

‘Its a labour of love’ says Mike. ‘I like to describe myself as a poor man’s playboy, travelling the country on foot or by bike, searching out the remains of ancient monuments!’

Starting more than 25 years ago with a book on the Castles and Moated Manor Houses of Shropshire, the collection of books written by Mike has grown to seventy titles, which are sold in shops and museums as well as online.

Mike’s attention to detail, and in particular his plan drawings of sites has gained him a following of people who collect sets of his books.

Sometimes his research even re-writes the history of an area’s ancient monuments. In 2003 Mike visited a castle in County Limerick called Coonagh. ‘Until that point everyone assumed this ruin was the remains of a tower house. As soon as I visited I realised it was much older than that and was in fact the remains of a Norman donjon, a keep. My finding was subsequently accepted and noted by academics.’

The high number of old buildings and ruins across the British Isles means there is no shortage of places for Mike to write about. ‘In County Mayo in Ireland I was the first person to research and record the details of many ancient buildings. These lesser known fragmentary buildings often lie in far flung locations and are fascinating, but many had previously never been fully written about.’

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Mike’s latest book, All About The Morris, examines the many different types of morris dancing including the so-called Welsh Border Morris from the Counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire. ‘I’ve been involved in morris dancing since the 1970s. Back then it was a male domain, since then women’s teams and mixed teams have appeared as well as different dance styles. The Welsh Border Morris has been rediscovered as well as Molly Dancing.

This evolution has generally been a good thing, the Morris has to evolve in order to survive.’

What’s next? ‘I’m currently collecting material for a book on medieval bridges‘ says Mike. ‘Perhaps unsurprisingly, not a lot has been written on this subject’ he says with a wry smile, ‘but there’s quite a story behind them. Somebody needs to do this work of recording these monuments.

There are buildings at risk everywhere and every one of them needs properly recording before they become a tumbling ruin.’

Mike has written seventy books covering castles, churches, ancient monuments as well as guides to walking trails across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. You can see more at follypublications.co.uk

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Cradley feature

Cradley Fete & Musicathon If you enjoy singing, you really have to be in Cradley on 12th July for the village’s quite unique Musicathon. ‘Musicathon is a made up word!’ laughs Maggie Edgar, who then has trouble containing her chuckles when recalling the event in previous years.

‘Once we did a three day Musical Marathon, then a two day event, but over the years we’ve trimmed it down and this year we’ll have thirteen hours of continuous singing and performance in the church. Its always been a huge amount of fun with lots of laughter. In the past it was a bit of an endurance test but it was excellent fun and well supported by the village. The event brings in money for the church and village hall so this is a good way of raising funds while giving lots of enjoyment.’

The music begins when the fete gets underway, and people are encouraged to book a slot when they sing, play an instrument or perhaps read poetry. ‘If possible we’d like each participant to raise sponsorship of at least £10. If you’d like to take part please get in touch with us’ (the numbers are at the bottom of the page) While the music happens in the church, the fete takes place outside with more than 25 stalls offering something for everyone. ‘Oliver Dakers the Blacksmith will return again this year to demonstrate his craft’ says Maggie, ‘the Gravelly Hill Band and Morning Dew will be entertaining us. We have lots of activities for children, including children’s workshops and games. There will also be Sumo wrestling, a dog show, and races.’

Delicious food will be available throughout the day; coffee, tea and light lunches will be served in the Village Hall with Cream Teas from 3pm. A barbeque and bar will run throughout the day.

Back at the Musicathon, children from the village primary school will be performing, there will be music from a brass quartet called ‘Full Blast’ among other performers. Then its time for everybody to join in with singing The Sound of Music from scratch. Rehearsals take place in the Scout Hut from 3.30pm, and then, whether the singers are ready or not, it will be performed from 6pm in the church.

‘During the second half of this concert’ says Maggie, ‘we are very fortunate to have pianist Anne de Dadelsen perform with India George on violin and cello, with Raye Harvey on violin.

Pimms and strawberries will be served before the concert and during the interval.’

The evening is rounded off with a late night sing along to the Mamma Mia film. ‘We’d like people to come dressed in costumes, the film will be shown on a big screen and you can sing your heart out!’

Cradley Fete takes place on Saturday 12th July from 11am at the church and village hall. If you’re interested in taking part in the Musicathon, contact Di Hames on (01886) 880647, Judi Creed Newton (01886) 880534 or Maggie Edgar on (01886) 880529

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‘Furniture’ The statement chair or sofa is bang on trend this year. You have probably got a good quality, solid built old chair or sofa in your home. It’s tired, dull clawed by the cat, slept on by the dog or has too many party accidents on it!

So upholstery is the answer, there are numerous ways of doing this. In principal to bring it bang up to date you need a modern fabric, a vibrant colour, interesting pattern or both. Take a look at the image above, for ideas.

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You will be advised when the upholsterer views the piece whether it needs new seat or back cushions, or new springs or webbing etc. Listen to the expert don’t make the mistake of taking the cheapest option. You may live to regret it, upholstery is labour intensive so therefore carries a certain cost.

Yes, I hear you say ‘I can buy a new one for that price‘. The answer is yes you can, but 9 time out of 10 it won’t be any where near the quality of what you already have. Most big furniture chains import from china, your old piece of furniture was probably made in Nottingham by skilled craftsman, so please remember this before you discard that old sofa, revival is the answer.

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Recipe

Quinoa Salad Serves 4 Ready in 20 mins

Ingredients • 150g quinoa • 300ml water • 1 red onion chopped • 1 red pepper chopped

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• large handful of spinach, chopped

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1. Rinse the quinoa well.

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Simmer for ten minutes.

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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: Neil Bowen 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

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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 sascha@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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Local groups Colwall Bright Sparks Colwall Pre-School Contact: Jean 01684 540061 or Sue 01684 575548

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

Colwall Ladies Club Contact: Hazel Turner on 01684 541066, hazel.turner@homecall.co.uk

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 Walk

A Summer’s Day Walk

Walk 8

A 7 mile circular walk that follows the route of the Malvern Joggers annual 10k race over the Castlemorton Common, on the 11 June.

This enjoyable seven mile circular walk starts in the little village of Welland and heads into the expansive Castlemorton Common to the picturesque Little Malvern Priory and Little Malvern Court.

The route runs parallel to the hills providing a fabulous view of the Severn Valley. The halfway marker is the Gullet Quarry, before returning across the Common and back into Welland. The walk will take approximately three hours without picnic stops.

A Pictorial Guide to the Malvern Hills Book Two Great Malvern. ISBN 9780956629517 price £8.50 Available in Malvern TIC, Malvern Hills Gallery, Malvern Book Cooperative, Malvern Museum, Malvern Priory, Kosihaus, St Ann’s Well, Post Offices at Malvern Link, Hanley Swan, Welland, Barnards Green and Malvern Wells Upton Map Shop and TIC Ledbury Books and Maps and the Three Counties Book Shop Public Houses The Marlbank near Welland For further information, updates and comments please contact Carl at info@malvernwalks.co.uk

To download the full details of the walk, please visit our website allaboutmalvernhills.com and choose Walking on the Malvern Hills & in Malvern under the ‘Local Life’ tab.

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01684 573109 DENTAL SURGERY

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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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Chiropodist/Podiatrist HOME VISITING SERVICE All areas covered at times to suit you

For an appointment please call 07599 340 947 or 01684 891848 Health Professions Council registered

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Notice board West Fest 2014 5th July at West Malvern Playing Field from 11am Band line up for Main Stage: Black Heart Angels, Boy and Bicycle, Clumsy, Hump da Bump, Matt Woosey Band, Miss Pearl & the Rough Diamonds Acoustic Stage: Appleby Kinsey, Flatworld, Hennesea, Lounge Toad, Malvern Hillbillies, Ray Mytton Band www.west-fest.org.uk

Malvern Theatre Association 50th Anniversary Garden Party at the home of our President Clive Richards and his wife Sylvia.

Tuesday 12th August, 2pm--5pm at Ullingswick near Hereford

Tickets £5 from MalvernTheatres Box Office, proceeds for Theatre funds

Yarkhill Field to Fo

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7th June from 11 am until 8pm With Produce, Co okery Demonstra tions and entertainmen t Entry: £5 for adult s, free for under 12s

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Take Two Friendly Social Club for Singles Over 50 We meet every Wednesday evening for a social get together at a pub in the Worcester, Malvern and Ledbury areas. We also meet at weekends for meals, skittles, walks and dancing etc. New members will always be made welcome.

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June Deadline:

Friday 11 July

Clothes, furniture, electrical and other small appliances, toys and bicycles all repaired FREE OF CHARGE Saturday 21 June & 19 July 10am - 2pm Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North

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Help us mak e dresses fo r the charity Dress A Girl Around The World.

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The Sounds of Music

with Ledbury Community Choir

Thursday‭10‭& Friday‭11‭July‭ at‭7.30pm Ledbury Rugby Club

A concert of songs from well known Shows Tickets available from Dee‭(01531)‭ ‬634105‭or Tessa (01531)‭634630

Farmers Market at Bosbury Parish Hall

Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, 10.30am until 12 noon.

This is a great place to meet up, have a coffee, and shop for fresh, local food, liqueurs, cakes, home ware, gifts, cards and much more

Spring into Summer

with Tia Lambert, Doug Eaton, Bronte Woodruff, Kenji Lim & Marie-Therese King

art & craft gallery coffee shop with delicious homemade food mi-frame picture framing Silverfish Designs - handmade contemporary jewellery

VW Camper hire available daily, weekly, weekends or long term. collection & delivery service also available call us today to plan your wandering:

01684 541493

Deaf to the World

silence & sign language with Margaret du Fue

26 June

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or 02920 499100

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Wheel of life Centre Complementary Therapies for All Acupuncture Reflexology Homeopathy Shiatsu Counselling Massage TFH Kinesiology Energy Healing Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture Yoga Centre Pilates Classes Buddhist Meditation Interfaith Meetings Baby Massage Weight Management

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Reflexology 2013 in Pictures Carol Clark FFR (Cert.) MFHT

At Mind, Body & Soul Therapy Centre in W Malvern & Newent Osteopaths Clinic or home visits

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Classes & Courses 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

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Free session of martial arts for all ages.

Great for confidence and fitness.

Yoga with Jo Harper All abilities & Beginners: Mondays 4.15pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern Wednesdays 11.15am at Inner Place, Ledbury.

Improvers: Mondays 7.45pm at The Fold, Bransford. Wednesdays 9.30am at Inner Place, Ledbury.

Remedial Back Care Yoga: Mondays 3pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern.

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Here for all your Dog Training needs: Puppy Classes, Adult/Obedience Classes, One to One Sessions

Tell us about your events: Go to: allaboutmalvernhills.com and click the ‘submit your event’ button on the homepage

Contact Kerrie Smith on 07885 278778 or kerriesmith1@hotmail.com

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June

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Small Business Breakfast 7.30am at Blue Ginger Gallery in Cradley, new members always welcome. Every first Friday of the month. £4, includes a great breakfast

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Summer Sunday Fun at Eastnor Castle whizz over Valley Lawn on a zip wire and take part in garden games, admission charges apply See eastnorcastle.com

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Malvern Small Business Forum 7.30 - 9.30pm. Priory Lodge Hall, on the corner of Church St and Avenue Rd, Malvern.

Free - new members and start-ups welcome!

Minerals of The Malvern Hills, a talk with photos and history that reveals the hidden ingredients of our Hills, part of Geofest 2014.

7.30pm at the GeoCentre, Upper Colwall, £3 To book call (01905) 855 184 Bosbury Flicks in the Sticks 7.30pm - Saving Mr Banks (PG) at Bosbury Parish Hall Inspired by true events, this is the extraordinary, untold story of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen Colwall Ale House Festival and Food & Drink Fair 11am-5pm, the start of a week of events celebrating local life Read more details on Page 6 Mud Runner Oblivion at Eastnor a gruelling cross country race for adults and juniors, with a second race on Sunday. Entries close 13th June See mudrunner.co.uk Armed Forces Day Malvern Victoria Park, Malvern Link. Midday until 8pm With free children’s activities, music, aerial displays and much more

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West Fest 2015 at West Malvern Playing Field from 11am until 10pm, come and hear local bands, browse stalls, enjoy local food and drink, all raising money for local community groups.

See west-fest.org.uk

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A guided walk looking at the Precambrian rocks of the Wyche Cutting part of Geofest 2014 For details call (01905) 855184 Songs and Supper, with Cradley Singers at Colwall Village Hall, 7pm. Tickets: £12.50 including the famous ‘Cradley Supper’ from (01531) 635610 or £15 on the door Sounds of Music by Ledbury Community Choir enjoy some unforgettable show-stoppers.

7.30pm at Ledbury Rugby Club with a second performance on Friday Tickets: £10, call Dee (01531) 634105 Cradley Village Fete and Musicathon starting at 11am enjoy games, crafts and stalls galore as well as non-stop music in the church until midnight For more details see Page 28 Malvern Carnival and Hat Festival 2pm procession from Great Malvern to Barnards Green where the fun continues

Country & Farmers Market Days Home-made, home-grown & hand-crafted Ledbury Country Market Fridays, 8.30am –1pm, St Katherine’s Hall, High Street, Ledbury Malvern Country Market Fridays, 9am–12.15pm, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern Malvern Farmers Market - Saturday 21 June & 19 July 9am–2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern Cradley Farmers Market 1st Saturday every month, The Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, 11am - 2pm Ledbury Farmers Market 4th Friday every month, Next to the Market Hall, Ledbury, 9am - 2pm The Fold Market Every 4th Sunday of each month at The Fold, New House Farm, Bransford, Worcester WR6 5JB 10am - 2pm

Many more What’s ons at: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Promote your Aug/Sept events: email james@allabout-local.com or call 07762 148355 by Friday 11 July 2014 at the latest.

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01531 670780 Open Mon - Sat during holidays Little Marcle, Open Wed - Sat during Term Nr Ledbury HR8 2QG Closed Sundays www.newbridgefarmpark.com

Knight’s School & Junior Jousting Sun 1st June

Summer Sunday Fun Sun 8th June & Sun 6th July

Archery & Crossbow Sun 15th June (Father’s Day)

SOS Day

Sun 22nd June

Tree Fu Tom Sun 29th June

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Please visit our website for details of our July events Castle and Grounds Admission: Adult £10.00 • Seniors £9.00 Child (3-15yrs) £6.50 • Family (2+3) £26.50

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Malvern Theatres News Competition

Last of the Duty Free When working class David and Amy met uppermiddle class Robert and Linda whilst holidaying at the San Remo in Spain, their differences were immediately apparent. But, opposites were proved to attract, and a most unlikely romance developed, with hilarious consequences. And now they are back: David more lustful, Amy more cynical, Robert more dangerous, Linda more romantic than ever!

Last of the Duty Free reunites Keith Barron, Gwen Taylor and Neil Stacy to play-out the next hilarious instalment in a series which regularly topped the UK television audience ratings.

Last of the Duty Free runs from 21st– 26th July. Eves 7.30pm, Wed and Sat Mats 2.30pm.

Tickets from £15.12 - £29.68 from Malvern Theatres Box Office on 01684 892277 or Malvern-theatres.co.uk

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