West of the Hills AugSept 2014

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

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Aug/Sept 14

Welcome

Editor’s message

Time to relax!

to the Aug/Sept edition of

So far it’s been a busy summer locally, with so many lovely outdoor events. The good news is that the choice of things to do continues into August and September.

Once again, our magazine is full of ideas for days or evenings out at events which are often run by volunteers. Well done everybody who has made this happen!

Published & edited by:

There certainly is a lot coming for art lovers, with local artists exhibiting and opening their workshop doors for you to come and enjoy, shop and learn.

The artistic activity that goes on in our community is impressive.

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

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

And in case you’re wondering why we have a chair on the front cover, then turn to Pages 14 and 16 for details of this year’s Herefordshire Art Week.

Have a great summer!

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Front page: Chair made by Mike Abbot, photographed by All About Magazines

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Contents Finance Recipe Cradley Business Ledbury West Malvern Well-Being Business Colwall Garden Mathon Events Community Active Events Theatre Competition

Advice 6 BBQ Veg 10 H’shire Art Week 14 & 16 Funeral Services 18 Ring & Ride Service 20 Arts Festival 24 Busy World 26 Infinity Plumbing 28 Sewing Bee 30 Green Fingers 34 Saxophone Concert 38 Notice Board 40 Local Groups 44 & 52 Classes & Courses 49 What’s On 50 Theatre News 54 Rock & Roll tickets 54

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Advice

At Last, The Shackles Are Released

By Independent Financial Advisor Rob Weale from Colwall The Budget earlier this year brought good news for savers and investors, coupled with the biggest shake up of pensions for decades. As a result we are faced with many new options for retirement income, some of which I would like to outline here.

By far the biggest shock in the budget, albeit a positive one, is the relaxation of rules around taking your pension income. You will be free to spend your hard earned and saved cash as you see fit, whether it will mean encashing the whole fund, drawing an income at a level to suit you, or seeking out an appropriate annuity. Of course there is a sting in the tail, any withdrawals will be subject to tax at your marginal rate, a penalty of up to 45% in some cases, so never has it been more important to seek specialist independent advice.

Never has Pension Saving been more attractive When you consider the tax relief you receive when paying into your pension, and couple that with the relaxed rules that will apply when the fund is called upon to provide an income and/ or lump sum, there is now no excuse for not saving into this most effective, efficient and highly lucrative tax wrapper. Believe me when I say, I have never been a lover of personal pension plans but all my reasons for seeking an alternative method are now defunct, this is by far the best way to save for later life.

With greater freedom comes greater responsibility Whilst the headline is great, never has there been more importance placed on ensuring you receive independent financial advice in regard your pensions and investments. With so many choices, so many pitfalls and dangers, expensive mistakes are easy to make. You need to receive the right advice at the right time and capitalise

Rob Weale is a founding partner at Smith Weale Associates. The article is based on our interpretation of the Budget, when the details are confirmed, our understanding could change. Please remember, taking money out of a pension will impact on standards of living in retirement. We can help

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on changes that have been introduced to put you in control, but also to ensure you shoulder the responsibility.

New rules for smaller pensions: You are now able to cash-in small pension pots worth up to £10,000, a rise in the threshold from a pitiful £2,000. The number of small pots that can be taken as lump sums will also be increased from two to three.

Drawdown changes: Up until April 2015 pension savings are more accessible with the capped drawdown limits increasing to allow savers to access 150% of what they could have received with an equivalent annuity. This is up from 120%. These rules are an interim measure until the full change takes place.

Relaxation of flexible drawdown rules: Wealthier retirees are not bound by the same rules when it comes to accessing their pension fund and do not have to stick to the capped drawdown limits. Currently to qualify you need to demonstrate a secure pension income of £20,000 a year. This has now been reduced to £12,000.

Death taxes on pensions to be reduced: (subject to approval) Once you have started taking an income from a drawdown plan any remaining funds when you die are currently taxed at a punitive 55%. George Osborne confirmed that would be reduced and is more likely to be in line with Inheritance tax although this is still to be confirmed.

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

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Recipe

Sizzling BBQ Veg Serves 6 Ready in 20 minutes plus 1 hour preparation time

Ingredients • 2 small red onions • 2 assorted peppers • 1 courgette • 1 sweet potato

For the marinade For details of local cookery classes and parties see www.ourlizzy.com or contact Lizzy on 01684 892 688 Lizzy also offers tailor made gluten free cookery sessions.

• ½ tsp crushed coriander seed • tsp crushed red chillies • zest of 1 lime • juice of 1 lime • 1 inch/2cm piece root ginger • 1 tbsp sugar • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil • salt and pepper

1. Peel and grate the root ginger, put the flesh and juice in a shallow dish.

Add the other marinade ingredients and combine.

2. Peel the onions and cut into quarters. Cut the peppers and sweet potato into chunky squares. Cut the courgette into thick slices.

3. Coat the vegetables in the marinade and leave to rest for at least 30 minutes.

4. Thread the vegetable chunks onto metal skewers. Place under a hot grill, or barbecue, until golden brown.

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g a l l e r y

exciting exhibitions coming up this summer at iapetus gallery... all things beastie and beautiful

an exhibition by linda lovatt 9th ~ 23rd august

Linda Lovatt‘s quirky creations and assemblages have been a real hit with our customers. She will hold her first ever solo exhibition with us, including special new pieces we‘re certain you‘ll adore. From framed work to sculptures on vintage tea cups it‘s sure to be a delight to behold!

where sheep may graze

an exhibition of local landscapes by tia lambert 27th september ~ 11th october Tia Lambert returns to iapetus gallery with her long-awaited exhibition, Where Sheep May Graze. Her sixth exhibition with us will feature a new collection of Tia‘s flowing watercolour landscapes which will be exclusively shown at iapetus.

iapetus gallery ,34 belle vue terrace, great malvern, wr14 4pz mon - sat: 10am-5.30pm | sun: 11am-3pm 01684 566 929 | hello@iapetus.co.uk www.iapetus.co.uk

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Cradley feature

Herefordshire Art Week 6 - 14 September

Sitting in his workshop, with the door open and summer sunlight flooding in, Mike Abbott is patiently planing slithers of wood from a piece of ash. His finished chairs sell for up to £500 each, each one hand-crafted using traditional methods.

Those traditional skills were at risk of dying out, until a revivial in green woodworking of which Mike was at the forefront. ‘I suppose I would describe myself as a pioneer’ he says, ‘I’ve been doing it now for 29 years. Green woodworking struggled on through the Second World War and petered out in the 1950s; people had written books on the subject but there were gaps in the knowledge, which I spent five years experimenting with and re-learning.’

With three books on the subject to his name, Mike teaches around eighty people a year to make their own chair, with courses in Herefordshire for groups of around eight people.

Part of the reason Mike ended up here is the work of Philip Clissett, a chairmaker in Bosbury more than a century ago. ‘Herefordshire has some of the best ash in the country for making chairs’ says Mike. ‘A bit like Henry Ford, I like to say you can use any wood as long as it’s ash!’ he laughs. ‘It’s good for long springy components such as a chairback in the clissett-style.’

This year for the first time, Mike will be taking part in Herefordshire Art Week and opening the door to his workshop. ‘This is the first time we’ve both exhibited’ says his wife Tamsin, who, as a creator of illustrated stained glass, has taken part many times before. ‘Thanks to Herefordshire Art Week, my business got off the ground’ she continues, ‘it was the first time I sold anything and I also picked up interest from galleries who then carried my work. Eleven years on, and I can’t keep up with the demand.’

Tamsin uses glass that is handmade, coloured and then illustrated with images influenced by the British countryside, folklore and fairytales.

Her work sells as far afield as the USA and Australia as well as to local clients. The glass is cut, painted or engraved and then fired, before

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it is set into a lead frame which is soldered, cemented, polished and cleaned.

‘I usually work on several pieces at a time’ continues Tamsin, whose largest commission to date is a large window in the new Charles Renton Oncology Unit at Hereford County Hospital.

The couple each has a workshop at their home, which will be open to visitors every day during Herefordshire Art Week (see page 16). It will be a chance for visitors to watch them at work, learn more about their craft, and perhaps even have a go themselves.

Mike will continue making chairs but is planning to end his chair-making courses in two years time. ‘Over the years I must have taught two or three thousand people, some of whom have come back again and again. Herefordshire has a growing reputation for its skilled craftsmen, which is great, and I am pleased to have been part of that revival.’

Mike and Tamsin Abbott: Greenwood and Glass, at Greenwood Cottage, Bishops Frome WR5 5AS. See www.tamsinabbott.co.uk

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Herefordshire Art Week At a Glance

More than 200 artists take part in Herefordshire Art Week at 100 venues across the county. All events are free, for more details contact the exhibitor or call (01432) 358232 or visit www.h-art.org.uk Goose Farm, Lulsley WR6 5QW Lit Smith and Kate Betty Smith, mother and daughter ceramic artist and illustrator. Work on display and for sale includes, contemporary ceramics, original illustrations, prints and jewellery. See www.katebettysmith.com or call 07817 688 853 The Granary, Leigh Sinton WR13 5DW Pat Handley - a wide range of vivid acrylic paintings, from boats with water reflections, to impressionist trees, vibrant cockerels and faces inspired by poetry. For information call 01886 832802 Caro Sweet Studio, Bransford WR6 5JN Caro Sweet Bronze Sculpture - For Love For Life For Legacy. See www.carosweet.com or call 07970 505 733 The Fold at Bransford WR6 5JB Makers 8 brings together a diverse and talented group of five independent designer makers and artists. The groups work will be on show in the Cart House and the members will be available in their open studios to discuss their work. See www.makers8.co.uk or call 01886 832 762 Dora Williams – Sue Firmin Open Studio 42 Abbey Road, Malvern WR14 3HD Human form inspires Dora’s figurative paintings, while Sue’s large abstract paintings are influenced by her love of the outside world.

Artists’ talk and opening reception on Saturday 6th September at 3pm. See www.suefirmin.co.uk and www.dorawilliamsfineart.com The Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome WR6 5BT Chris Howells Retrospective, from traditional country scenes to colourful interpretations ofthe Malvern’s to surreal fruit paintings. www. greenstagegallery.co.uk Designer Creations, hand made furniture and unique accessories www.the-jacaranda-tree.com

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Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley WR13 5NW Blue Ginger is a friendly gallery in a converted barn in the grounds of a Tudor farmhouse.

During h.Art it will be a hive of activity with demonstrations and workshops.

See www.blue-ginger.com Bradley’s Cottage, Bosbury HR8 1JX Showing work by Bradley’s and Rachel Bridgen plus the launch of new art courses –

6 - 14 September Ledbury There are various exhibitors around town, including: Valerie Maclean- Paintings, prints art jounals and books www.valeriemclean.com The Guild of Herefordshire Craftsmen – demonstrating and selling at the Market House www.herefordcraftguild.org.uk Martin Clark and Claire Verity – Tilley Printing and animal portrait artist, just off the High Street www.claireverity.com Stella Downing and Pam White – mixed media art, paintings and drawings, Weavers Gallery Angie Hughes and Jeanette McCulloch – ‘A real delight of exceptional craftsmanship and inventiveness’. www.angiehughes.com Sunny Todd Prints – Clean, bold and graphic designs for paper and fabric www.tinsmiths.co.uk Nigel Street – Watercolours covering a range of subject and techniques, with ad hoc demonstrations www.nigelstreet.co.uk Wendy Houghton – Delicate abstract sculptures made from porcelain and paper-clay www.wendyhoughton.co.uk Stuart Houghton Pottery – Hand thrown porcelain oven and tableware www.stuarthoughtonpotter.co.uk Belatrova – Unique tables and ceramics in distinctive ranges www.belatrova.co.uk

For more details visit www.h-art.org.uk or call 01432 358232

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Andrew Phillips Funeral Services is a new independent Funeral Directors based in Malvern Wells near the British Camp, in the old Antiques Centre. The redevelopment and transformation of this rustic building set in a scenic tranquil location has provided a peaceful and picturesque setting where families are able to arrange funerals and visit their loved ones.

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To request a brochure or more information on the services provided then please see their website, www.phillipsfuneralservices.co.uk or give them a call.

They can help families create a fitting memorial working alongside a variety of stonemasons.

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Ledbury Feature

Ring and Ride Service The Ring and Ride Service run by Community Action Ledbury provides a lifeline to people who would otherwise find it impossible to travel. Sue Herrington is the Ring and Ride Coordinator and tells us more about their service.

What exactly does the Ring and Ride service do?

Ring and Ride is a social car service which provides transport for medical appointments and social needs for people of all ages who are either unable to use conventional public services or for whom no such service is available. We cover a large area – as well as Ledbury we run the service in twenty three surrounding parishes.

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Who uses your transport service?

Those people who use it say that they don’t know how they would manage to get around without it. The Ring and Ride service enables a lot of elderly individuals to remain independent and in their own homes for longer and supports all ages of the community to remain connected and not to become socially isolated due to a lack of transport. This service costs £15 to join unless you are on means-tested benefit in which case it is £5 and then there is a charge per ride based on distance.

Do you need volunteers to help?

With the exception of the part time coordinator this service relies solely on volunteers. The desk volunteers organise the rides and these are carried out by volunteer drivers. We desperately need more volunteer drivers to meet the demand

that we have for the service. Volunteer drivers drive clients to destinations which is a door to door service and they have the opportunity to make a real, significant and meaningful difference in someone’s life who would otherwise be isolated and in need. Volunteers are reimbursed for all the mileage they undertake for the Ring and Ride service.

To contact Ring and Ride please call (01531) 635503 between 9.30am and 12.30pm between Monday and Friday. Alternatively, look at www.caledbury.org.uk

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West Malvern feature

West Malvern Arts Festival Dozens of artists and craftsmen will be exhibiting at this year’s West Malvern Arts Festival. It’s a chance to see original work, from local artists, in unusual settings.

Friday 15th August from 2-7pm Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August from 11am – 6pm

The informal settings for art is what makes the festival special. All kinds of places are used, from back gardens to garages and homes, but also Elim College, St James’ Church, West Malvern Primary School, and the pub garden at The Brewers Arms.

It’s the fifth year for the festival, which is based on a similar event at St Ceneri Le Gerei in southern Normandy, France. ‘We try to be as inclusive as possible with free entry for both the public and exhibitors’ says Laurie Gregory, who started the festival in West Malvern.

On show and for sale is a wide variety of work ranging from sculpture to jewellery, glassware to calligraphy as well as paintings, photography and mixed media. As well as highly experienced artists, it’s also a chance to see the work of some who are new to the Festival. ‘We have quite a bit of feedback from new artists who are very grateful for the advice given by fellow artists on showing, mounting or valuing their art’ says Laurie. Some of the artists will take commissions and a proportion of money from any art sold goes to the Malvern Hills Community Foundation, a charity with the long term aim of providing support for local people in need.

‘It’s a lovely atmosphere’ say Dru Bentley, one of the organisers, ‘and last year we had superb views out to the west which were especially loved by people coming from further afield. We had

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people coming from as far away as Nottingham and Newcastle. Word does get around. One of the best things is that the event is free and is popular because it’s very informal and quite quirky. Very often the artists and craftsmen will be working so you might see a weaver or a silversmith in action. We even had one fellow who was writing tiny script on a single grain of rice, and people were asking him to write their addresses, a message or a prayer.’

During the weekend there will also be live music, a vehicle cavalcade as well as food and drink.

‘It’s a lovely atmosphere’ says Dru, ‘it’s a very friendly event and visitors can be assured of the usual very warm welcome for which West Malvern is renowned.’

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Well-Being

taking care in a

busy world As August changes into September we start to feel the first traces of autumn in the air. The nights draw in and the days slowly get cooler.

Trees turn from bright summer greens into reds and yellows until the sides of the roads are lined with dried fallen leaves.

By Kaspa Thompson At the same time that the natural world is drawing in on itself and growth is slowing there is a sudden burst of energy in other spheres of life. School is about to begin, new uniforms and stationery need to be bought. Even those of us out of academic life feel the impulse to start something new or reinvigorate our working life, hearing the echo from childhood of our own first days at school. At the same time we begin to anticipate Christmas, complaining about the first adverts on television, wondering if we have to invite the whole family around for lunch on December the 25th and if our pockets are deep enough for everything on our loved one’s wish lists.

I sometimes feel there is a tension between these two impulses: on the one hand the quietening down and withdrawing of the natural world, which often seems to trigger some deep hibernation instinct in people, and on the other hand the excitement and pressure of new beginnings and the build-up to the holiday season.

Even in springtime when the days are lengthening and the whole world seems bursting with life, new starts can be difficult.

They can bring us closer to our learning edges: intellectually as we learn new skills and emotionally as we are taken to (and sometimes beyond) the edge of our comfort zones.

How can we take care of ourselves in these situations? How can we make sure that we do not become overstretched and burnt-out, for ourselves and for other’s sake?

We need to pay attention to ourselves and to others. We need to look out for the clues that we are becoming too tired, or too challenged.

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This kind of noticing is difficult in the midst of the business of new projects and of the frenzied world. The more we are caught up in reacting moment to moment, the harder it is to see ourselves and the situation we are in clearly. We thrash around like someone thrown into a pool of water, stirring up silt, muddying what was clear and forgetting that we can stay afloat more easily by lying back and relaxing than by splashing around making great waves.

It is important to make some space in our lives to be still, to allow ourselves to relax, and to begin to soften the tension in our mind and bodies.

When we have found a moment of stillness or relative quiet we can then ask ourselves, “How am I doing? What’s happening in my life right now? Can I make any changes to make life easier, or better, or do I just need to sit and enjoy this moment of peace?”

Making these quiet spaces is especially important as we go into busy times. It may feel selfish to take time for ourselves when the world is asking for so much of us, but these moments in which we can begin to relax and to pay close attention to ourselves and our lives will put us in a much better to position to take care of others, as much as they help us feel better in ourselves.

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

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Business feature

Infinity Plumbing Infinity Plumbing has opened brand new premises in Ledbury and is offering more stock than ever before.

We moved into our new building on the Lower Road Trading Estate four months ago and have increased the stockholding to reflect our new customer base. Plumbers, ground workers and builders travel from Hereford, Malvern and further afield to use Infinity, which is a testament to the company’s popularity. We help all sorts of people, from plumbers and very experienced fitters right through to homeowners who might need to choose bathroom fittings or need advice before tackling a job themselves. We can offer advice on everything from a leaking tap to more complicated projects.

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Cradley feature

Colwall Sewing Bee Every Monday evening, a group of women meet in Colwall to sew and create craft items. They recently completed a ‘Sewathon’, making more than a hundred ‘pillowcase’ dresses to send to girls in Malawi. Heidi Smith tells us more.

Our Sewing Bee only started three months ago but is already a success. A friend of mine, Kate, is very crafty and loves sewing and wanted to start a regular group where we could finish the projects we never seem to have the time finish.

We decided to use the Community Church because it’s a big space and so is ideal to lay fabric out and work on it. Kate didn’t intend it to only be a sewing group, so we welcome any crafts that people want to undertake.

We were sitting chatting and Kate had the idea of turning our sewing into a charity event, so I came home, looked on the internet and found ‘Dress a Girl Around the World’. This is an American christian charity that has sent more than 250,000 dresses to girls in developing countries, but there is also a lady in the UK who represents them.

We were going to send our dresses to her but she suggested we sent them directly to a charity, so we chose SALT Malawi, a charity that is supported by Colwall Community Church.

The idea of a pillowcase dress is to clothe needy children as cheaply and as quickly as possible.

Everybody has spare linen in a cupboard, so it’s a case of turning it into something that can be worn. With a pillowcase you cut the top seam off, cut two little j shapes for the arms, add elastic across the top to gather in and then trim the dress with lace, pockets and buttons.

Our Sewathon took place at Colwall School and we received lots of donations of fabric as well as lots of help from people who came to sew. Some got involved even though they weren’t confident on a sewing machine, we started to make the dresses in stages so more people could get involved. Some parents brought their children to cut ribbon and sew on buttons, while at one point there were 27 people on sewing machines.

Everybody was chatting and people brought cakes and it was a really nice day.

In the end we made 112 dresses which was beyond our target of 100. We’re currently helping another group to set up a similar event in Ledbury in the near future, and we’d like our own Sewathon to become an annual event.

In the meantime, the Colwall Sewing Bee continues every Monday during both school termtime and holidays. We’ve had a few new people come along since the Sewathon which is lovely as we’re making new friends.

If you’d like to find out about us, just come to Colwall Community Church on Mondays at 7.30pm and we’ll make you very welcome.

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Garden

Green Fingers Down at Caves Folly Nursery in Colwall, Bridget is enjoying the best of summer.

www.cavesfolly.com 01684 540631 What an amazing summer we have had! We grow thousands of varieties of plants here at Caves Folly Nurseries originating from all over the world, where they require specific soils and climates.

Therefore I am always surprised at how adaptable they are when I pot them all in the same compost and subject them to the unpredictable British climate!

This summer many of the Mediterranean plants such as Erodium, Lavandula, Artemisia, Oreganum and Cistus have been flowering well, enjoying the long hours of sunlight. South African plants such as Lampanthrus, Osteospermums, Nemesia, Kniphofia and Agapanthus have also enjoyed the sun.

If you want to grow these plants, they require a soil that retains a bit of moisture in the summer but is free draining in the winter. If you have a free draining soil add plenty of organic matter to improve the moisture retention. If you have wet soil add equal amounts of organic compost and grit regularly to improve drainage.

It is interesting how many of our customers are influenced by television coverage of the RHS shows. At the moment the trend is towards the ‘cultivated wild’ look. Mixed perennials and wild flowers in colourful drifts adorn our screens and inspire us to get out in the garden and experiment with new ideas. But wait, beware, these are show gardens!

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from abroad where they have been forced into early leaf or flower. If you find it difficult creating continuous interest and colour in the garden try visiting your local nursery every couple of weeks and buy a plant in flower, this way you can’t go wrong!

Jobs to do in the garden for August and September: In an Ornamental Garden, take semi-ripe cuttings of half hardy plants such as Erysimum, Salvia, Penstemons and Evergreens such as Rosemary and Lavender. Collect seeds and store for sowing in the Spring. Sow biennials to flower next season. Cut back perennials that have gone over (leave any seed heads suitable for the birds to feed on). Label perennials you need to dig up and divide in winter. Tidy and disinfect the greenhouse ready for overwintering and sowing seeds.

Autumn is the time for planting trees, shrubs and new borders. Plan and order ready for planting in October and November. Plant winter containers to establish before the cold weather.

In the Kitchen Garden, keep harvesting and feeding tomatoes, peppers and others. Harvest and freeze, preserve as much produce as you can! Harvest plums and damsons, supporting any heavily laden branches. Sow winter salads outside and in the green house.

Enjoy the last of the summer but remember that there are an amazing collection of Autumn and Winter plants available to extend the colour and interest in your garden right through to the Spring. A couple of containers full of winter violas can provide a cheery entrance to any abode.

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Mathon feature

Saxophone Concert A quartet from The Worcestershire Saxophone Ensemble is performing at Mathon Church on Saturday 20th September. Louisa Davidson, the ensemble’s director, tells us more.

What makes your performances so special?

Photographed by Andy Hockeridge

The saxophone is unique in that it can evoke a choral quality of sound with all the different saxophones from sopranino down to baritone – this makes it particularly suited to the acoustics of many churches. The saxophone can also adapt to a jazz sound without the use of PA systems when played in a good indoor acoustic. We specialise in playing indoor venues with good acoustics and do not perform outdoors or use amplification. This means we do not have to rely on PA equipment, creating a unique ‘live’ music experience.

What will you be playing at your concert in Mathon?

Our repertoire explores current saxophone ensemble pieces written or arranged by saxophonists encompassing styles from Baroque to Contemporary. Some are premiere performances and are arranged especially for us to play. At Mathon we will performing as a Quartet and our programme includes pieces written for Saxophone Quartet from Baroque and pieces written for Adolphe Sax inventor of the Saxophone, from a classical style to contemporary Latin, Celtic and Funk pieces written by UK composers.

How many members do you have today, and what is their background?

The membership of the ensemble adapts to the changing circumstances of its members, for example starting university or leaving the area. Today we have six members, all female, but that was not intentional! At Mathon the line up is Louisa Davidson on Soprano saxophone, Jackie Harris on Alto, Kate Moroni on Tenor and Sue Sneath on Baritone. When we play as a full ensemble we are joined by our other members Caroline Wood on Soprano/Alto and Mandy Harding on Alto/Tenor. The Quartet are all semi-professional players and we all have Music Degrees, whereas the other members of the Ensemble are all players of Grade 7-8 standard.

This, combined with our semi-professional core, creates a high standard to which we all aspire.

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Are there any opportunities for new members to join?

We are currently recruiting players for the bigger group to tackle larger pieces in the repertoire and will be having open sessions in September and October for those who have a minimum standard of Grade 7. We are not for profit and not funded so we rely on a small subscription and small fees for our concerts. If you are interested, please get in touch via email, ensemblesaxophone@googlemail.com

What response do you get from audiences?

We have had an excellent response from our audiences who have been surprised at the versatility, quality of the music and the varied style of the music we perform at our concerts. We offer a programme that suits all tastes but also promotes music by lesser known composers and arrangers who need a platform.

Tickets for the concert in Mathon on Saturday 20th September are £10, which includes a drink, and are available from Karen Seymour on (01684) 541943. The concert is in aid of Mathon Church Fabric Fund. For more information about the Worcestershire Saxophone Ensemble, see www. worcestershiresaxophone.blogspot.com

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

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Notice board 1st Colwall Scout Group

Annual Jumble Sale Saturday 20th September 2pm at Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane A popular event and a chance to pick up a bargain!

If you have donations to make, please call Andrew or Lynn Lee (01684) 541733 To mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War, Jenny Harrison and Nick Neve are presenting the results of their research on Colwall’s War Memorial on Monday September 15th at 7:30 pm at Colwall Village Hall Was the name of an ancestor of yours recorded on the memorial? Have you got memorabilia?

Please bring them along for a “show and tell”

Clothes, furniture, electrical and other small appliances, toys and bicycles all repaired FREE OF CHARGE No Aug cafe, back 20 Sept 10am - 2pm Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North

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6 October 2pm Come along and have a fun, socia l, stimulating time. Partners no t needed In Malvern Link (pa rking available) Joyce Skelton 0758 4 299153 joyce.sk elton@sky.com

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.

For further details please ring 01684 891583 01905 23857 or taketwo@tenfortyfive.com

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Oct Deadline:

Friday 12 Sept

Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society Annual Show Saturday 9th August 2014 at Colwall Village Hall, 2-5pm Come and view the many exhibits including flowers, fruit, vegetables, photography, handicraft, cookery and a junior section.

There will be Teas, plant sales, ice creams and other stalls as well.

Entry £1.50, children free

The deadline for entries is Thu 7th Aug. Full details can be found at www. wychecolwallhorticulturalsoc.wordpress.com

Phoenix Social Group Are you single and over 40? Come and join our friendly group to meet up and make new friends.

Wednesday Pub nights in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. Meet weekends for outdoor events, dining out, theatre, cinema, weekends away etc.

For more information phone 07514 274561, or phoenixsocialgroup@btinternet.com

The Chase

A school of excellence

Open Morning

Open Evening

9.00 - 11.00am

6.30 - 8.30pm

Thursday Thursday 25 September 2014 25 September 2014 www.chase.worcs.sch.uk To advertise please call: Julie on 07783 871838 or email julie@allabout-local.com

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MORE SPACE TO STRETCH YOURSELF NEW FOR SUMMER 2014

BODYPUMP One of the world’s fastest ways to get in shape!

More space and bigger classes!

The Dome is now open for business, allowing us to add bigger and more frequent dance and fitness classes than ever before.

Plus 2 additional squash courts.

Call now or drop in to our main reception to find out more and take a look for yourself.

The Dome will also be available to hire for private functions.

01684 584638

www.msjsports.co.uk 33 Barnards Green Rd, Malvern WR14 3LH

Welcome to the leisure Dome!

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For more information on reasons to choose a Jacuzzi Hot Tub, please visit our hydrotherapy centre at Jacuzzi® Hot Tub Centre,Webbs of Wychbold, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0DG, tel 01527 869378, email: hottubswebbs@jacuzziemea.com or visit www.jacuzzi.co.uk

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

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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 Ring & Ride Contact: 01531 635503, 9.30 - 12.30 Mon - Fri 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 Action Ledbury: 01531 635339 Malvern Community Action: 01684 892381 Malvern Hills Volunteering: 07510 012092 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 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: Kate Cheetham 01531 641829 or email cheethamkj@gmail.com Bosbury Church Children’s Choir Contact: Kate Cheetham 01531 641829 or email cheethamkj@gmail.com

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

Over 25 yrs experience No job too small Free no-obligation quote

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YOUR LOCAL FRIENDLY JOINERS/CARPENTERS We make: Windows, Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Bespoke Furniture, Shelves, Conservatories, Gates

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SUPPORT THE LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE, WORK & PLAY

Paul’s Plumbing

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CARPENTER

& FITTED BEDROOM SPECIALIST All aspects of carpentry undertaken, including property maintenance. Design & installation of: fitted bedrooms, office & lounge furniture. Kitchen Renovations, incl new doors.

www.goodcarpentry.co.uk

W.M. Downes Building and Landscaping Call today for a FREE quotation 01684 574599 07813 452044

• Extensions & Alterations • Modernisation wayne.downes@hotmail.co.uk • Garden Walls Qualified Tradesman • Stone Walling References & Photos available • Paving • Patios and Garden Maintenance • All Building Work Undertaken • Interior & Exterior Makeovers & more!

S.O.S Home&Garden

Your building & handyman support FOR COMPLETE PROPERTY & GARDEN SERVICES

Our friendly quality service includes:

Home

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHY CHOOSE US?

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

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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

01684 565586

6 North Malvern Rd, Malvern WR14 4LT

www.wheeloflifecentre.co.uk

Locks & Glass

For a complete double-glazing

repair service

Hinges, handles, locks and security.

Key cutting

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

01684 567070 24 Hour LocKsmitH 07767 883639 48

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

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

carolsfeet@gmail.com

07925 268466

www.carolsfeet.co.uk

FHT

ACUPUNCTURE REFLEXOLOGY COSMETIC FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE

with Jennie Sheringham

MBAcC, MAR Former Nurse & Midwife Therapies to help with all conditions

078500 64684 01684 565586

www.jenniesheringham.co.uk

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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

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

To advertise here call now:

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: Mon 7.45pm at The Fold, Bransford.

Wed 9.30am at Inner Place, Ledbury.

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

For advice and information: please contact Jo on 07976 882252 or via email at joyoga22@hotmail.com

SUMMER FIT CAMP FOR MUMS Get TONED, keep FIT, eat WELL, feel SUPPORTED, improve CORE & PELVIC FLOOR STRENGTH, have more ENERGY and remain SANE through the summer holidays!!!

Only 15 spaces available on the 4 WEEK FIT CAMP starting w/c 4th AUGUST

07783 871838

Fiesta Fit Club

Regular class timetable will resume in September.

Contact Anna at Fiesta Fit Club on anna@fiestafitclub.co.uk or 07550 092856

LATE SUMMER BALL

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

At WATSON HALL, BARTON STR, TEWKESBURY GL20 5PX SAT 27 SEPT 7pm – 11pm

• Ballroom, Latin, Sequence & Party Dancing TICKET • Buffet & Licensed Bar • Live Entertainment ONLY EVENT • Stalls for dance shoes, music & more.. £17.50pp • Charity Raffle • Non Dancers Very Welcome

Call or email Deb 07760 763967 to book

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

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Small Business Breakfast & Fri 5 Sept 7.30am at Blue Ginger Gallery in Cradley, new members always welcome. Every first Friday of the month. £4, includes a great breakfast Storytelling session with puppets and facepainting for children at the H2O cafe, Upper Colwall from 2pm until 4.30pm with local author Jill Peer

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Hands on Rocks and Minerals join local geologist Margaret Rodway at The Malvern Hills Geocentre, Upper Colwall, from 2pm part of Geofest 2014, www.geocentre.co.uk

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Malvern Small Business Forum & Mon 8 Sept 7.30 - 9.30pm. Priory Lodge Hall, on the corner of Church St and Avenue Rd, Malvern.

Free - new members and start-ups welcome!

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The Elgar Vintage Ride a charity cycle event with vintage bikes and fancy dress See www.elgarvintageride.co.uk

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Mathon Walk 6.15 for a 6.30pm start from the church car park. Price £3 (young children free) Light refreshments in the church 8pm

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West Malvern Arts Festival dozens of artists and craftsmen display their work in gardens, gazebos, garages and public spaces, continues until Sunday See www.westmalvernarts.org

Worcestershire Saxophone Ensemble Quartet perform at Mathon Church, 7.30pm, Tickets £10 which includes a drink In aid of Mathon Church Fabric Fund

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Sunday Brass and Church Fete at Eastnor Castle admission between 11am and 4.30pm For admission price and details see www. eastnorcastle.com or call (01531) 633160 West Malvern WI Craft Market at West Malvern Village Hall, everything made locally from bunting and baskets to cards and cushions, craft workshops from Noon Free entry

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Tour of Britain Cycle Race passes through Malvern and Upper Colwall for more details on the route see www.allaboutmalvernhills.com Flicks in the Sticks presents ‘The Book Thief’ (12) at Colwall Village Hall starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson and Sophie Nelisse.

Film starts at 7.30pm, adults £4, 15 & under £2.50

Many more What’s ons at: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com & ‘submit your event’ option 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 16 Aug & 20 Sept 9am–2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern

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What’s on

Community Action Ledbury presents its Charity Ball 7 for 7.30pm at The Pavilion Rooms, Ledbury Rugby Club, with a three course dinner and live music.

Tickets £25 by calling (01531) 635339 The Much Marcle Large Model Air Show 2014 a great weekend for all the family See www.largemodelassociation.com for details, and admission prices 10am until 5pm, continues on Sunday

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

Promote your Oct/Sept events: email james@allabout-local.com or call 07762 148355 by Friday 12 Sept 2014 at the latest.

FREE

for groups

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

01684 541493

Flying Potter

Sun 3rd to Thurs 7th August

George’s Marvellous Medicine Sun 10th August – 3pm (Outdoor theatre)

Exotic Animals

Sun 10th to Thurs 14th August

Sunday Brass & Church Fete Sun 17th August

Tales & Scribbles…

Mon 18th to Thurs 21st August d Buy iscoun te tickets d Wildplay Weekend on-lin Sun 24th & Mon 25th August e

Sheepdog & Duck Herding Sun 31st August

or 02920 499100

Knights’ School & Junior Jousting

www.wanderingstarcampers.co.uk

EASTNORCASTLE.com 01531 633160

Sun 7th September

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

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Advertising Without the sting...

An advert this size costs just ÂŁ57* per month for a six month booking Advert design is free of charge *Subject to VAT / reaching 7,000 homes every two months

Call us now on 07783 871838 www.allaboutmalvernhills/our_magazines Colwall Bright Sparks Colwall Pre-School Contact: Jean 01684 540061 or Sue 01684 575548

Colwall Village Playgroup Contact: Sarah Jarratt 01684 541643, sjjarratt@live.com

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: 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 Steel 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

Old Court Nurseries & The Picton Garden Colwall

www.autumnasters.co.uk 01684 540416 WR13 6QN The Michaelmas Daisy Specialists since 1906

Beautiful autumn garden and nursery.

Display of Victoria Westaway willow sculptures this year.

Plants stocked include Michaelmas Daisies and a wide range of late season herbaceous.

National Plant Collection® of autumn flowering Asters.

OPEN: August 11am – 5pm Wednesday to Sunday, daily September until the 20th October.

Garden Entrance: £3.50, children free.

Groups welcome by appointment.

01684 234267 Are you organising a special event? A wedding or maybe a corporate gathering?

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Malvern Theatres News Competition

Rock and Roll Heaven This rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza with one helluva line-up is guaranteed to send you straight to rock ‘n’ roll heaven! Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley have featured strongly in several musical biographies – but this time they are joined by the legendary music of Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson, and Eddie Cochran. A nonstop parade of hits will feature Del Shannon’s legendary recordings of Runaway, Hats Off To Larry, Swiss Maid, So Long Baby, Keep Searchin’ and many many more million sellers. Other hits featured include Poor Little Fool, It’s Late, Fools Rush In, Hello Mary-Lou, Travelling Man and Garden Party and the unforgettable anthems Three Steps To Heaven, Something Else, Weekend and Come On Everybody.

Rock and Roll Heaven runs from 25th – 30th August. Eves 7.30pm, Wed and Sat Mats 2.30pm. Tickets from £15.68 - £29.12 from Malvern Theatres Box Office on 01684 892277 or Malvern-theatres.co.uk

Win two tickets for Rock and Roll Heaven Rock and Roll Heaven features some of the best Rock and Roll music of all time! Which famous singer originally sang Come on Everybody?

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

by Thursday 14 August 2014.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by Friday 15 August.

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