The Bromsgrove Oracle May & June 2019

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Murder Mystery at The Potting Shed Primrose Hospice Summer Fete and Annual Ball Win £50 in our “Find Wol” Competition

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Welcome to the May & June edition of The Bromsgrove Oracle.

I hope you have all just enjoyed your Easter break and are looking forward to lots more great weather, lighter nights and some time to enjoy them ?. We have enjoyed a successful start to the year at The Bromsgrove Oracle and our local magazine continues to thrive, with our ethos of promoting Bromsgrove business and our community. In this edition we have features including the Primrose Hospice Fete in June and Summer Ball in September, Clent Hills Vets, Elgar for Everyone, the new cricket season at Bromsgrove Cricket Club and Bromsgrove Sporting potential end of season Play Off’s, lots of upcoming local events and much more, helping you keep in touch with all things Bromsgrove. Our magazine is a fantastic place to promote and find out more about local businesses, events, news and information from around our community (all linked to and promoted on our website and social media).

Why not enter or “Find Wol” competition for your chance to win £50.00 - Simply find the hidden image of our friendly Owl “Wol” inside the magazine, go to our website www.thebromsgroveoracle.co.uk and enter the competition for your chance to win, it’s very easy to enter and like the saying goes “you’ve got to be in it, to win it”……Good Luck “Find Wol” - Last Issue’s Lucky Winner was Rebecca Jones well done Rebecca and we hope you enjoy your prize.

We really do enjoy providing our magazine for you, we value your contributions and your feedback and please don’t hesitate to provide me with your suggestions for future editions.

Hope you enjoy this latest edition and don’t forget YOU can provide YOUR events, news and information too ?.

Until next time.

Lyndon.

Cover Image – The Bandstand in Sanders Park photo from Darren Waldron

A Selection of Local Stories and Information: Bromsgrove Oracle Members Night Clent Hills Looks After Your Pets Happy Anniversary to Darren Care Force Delivering Quality Care Health News Feature Bromsgrove Cricket Club 2019 /20 Fundraising for Primrose Hospice Primrose Hospice Fete & Ball Bromsgrove Rock School Bromsgrove Sporting FC News Save the Date – Local Events Guide Our Local Business Directory

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Networking News Bromsgrove Oracle Members Night Over 50 local business representatives attended The Bromsgrove Oracle ‘Meet The Members Night’ event at The Potting Shed on 28th March.

Justine Rixon, Sunjay Kaul and John Rixon

Members of the Bromsgrove Oracle and invited guests enjoyed an informal drinks reception on arrival, providing a great opportunity for networking with other local businesses.

Following the reception host Lyndon Stokes made a welcome address before a three course meal was served.

Mark Smith and Colin Doyle

The menu included Sweetcorn and sweet Chilli soup, ʻPotting Shedʼ Carbonara, Smoked Haddock Kedgerre, Beef Stifado, Glazed Lime Tart, and Eton Mess.

Among those businesses attending were Big Splash Communications, Broad Street DIY, Bromsgrove Cricket Club, Catshill Garage, Chapters Hair, Clent Hills Vets, GJH Electrical, and Smart Accountancy. Invited (non member) guests included Helen Gordon from Woodshires, Rachel Kirk from RK Bookkeeping, Alicia Benbow from Life Coaching Therapy and John Rixon from Lansalot Ltd. The next Members Night will be held at Hogarths Stone Manor in June.

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Interested in joining The Bromsgrove Oracle?

Contact Lyndon Stokes: 07972 000843 info@thebromsgroveoracle.co.uk

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Pet News

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Looking After Your Pet’s Smile Veterinary nurse Sarah Male with Labrador ‘Red’

Clent Hills Vets in Bromsgrove is promoting the importance of good oral health for animals, in conjunction with National Smile Month - which runs from 13th May until 13th June.

Good oral health is extremely important for cats and dogs. Around 80% of dogs have gum disease by the age of 3 something which can be reduced with a combination of regular home cleaning of teeth and occasional veterinary intervention.

Regular brushing and / or eating tough foods can help remove plaque.

Plaque is an invisible layer of bacteria that lives on petsʼ teeth. When plaque is allowed to build up, tartar (a hard yellow coating) can develop, which is exacerbated by carbohydrates and sugary foods.

Tartar can cause gingivitis, a painful inflammation of the gums. If left untreated

Clent Hills Vets is always looking for ways to add value to its services and from 1st June its TLC Pet Club membership plan will include some additional benefits, including 6-month routine health and dental checkups with a nurse and 10% off the standard dental packages for pets.

it can lead to gum disease, which has the potential to lead to more serious health problems, affecting the heart, kidneys, liver and brain!

Practice director Rebekka Fiorani said: “Our experienced team can help owners monitor the health of their petsʼ teeth and gums and advise on the best home cleaning routine and products that can help.

When professional intervention is needed, pets will be referred to one of our veterinary surgeons for a more thorough dental examination and treatment.”

From 1st June the improved TLC Pet Club membership offered by Clent Hills Vets will also include 10% off sessions at its Pet Fitness & Rehab Centre, which opened in 2018.

The Centre houses a large indoor heated hydrotherapy pool and water treadmill.

The fully qualified team offer physiotherapy, laser therapy and acupuncture for rehabilitation post injury, illness and surgery, and swimming for fitness, fun and weight loss.

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Opening a new business is not without its dif culty s and arren arney the proprietor is delighted with how the store has been received with the support kind comments and reviews left by the customers who have purchased in the past twelve months.

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Care News

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Delivering Quality Care in Bromsgrove staff are highly motivated by their work and retention levels are high.

Staff are well supported with opportunities for professional development.

Bespoke training is provided in-house by qualified trainers, in a specialist training room.

This works well alongside additional training provided by external parties.

Care Force, the only independent care provider in Bromsgrove, has been providing its services to local people for over 26 years.

The strong management team strive to maintain Care Force as the best provider in Worcestershire.

The care provision is delivered by highly qualified staff to individuals in the privacy of their own home, with a flexible package which meets their exact care needs. This in-home service promotes independence at all times.

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appointments, shopping, meal preparation and domestic tasks.

24 hour live in care is also available, alongside a sleep in and waking nights service.

As a values driven business Care Force has developed a core strategy in line with regulations set out by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Worcestershire County Council. It has built on its solid foundations to facilitate compliance with developing standards.

Care Force is a people business and its people are fundamental to its success.

There is an environment of mutual respect, where all

John Hollingsworth, operations director, said: “Our team members constantly inspire each other to understand our service user needs and champion a great service user experience at all levels. Everyone identifies with best practice and ensures compliance with all aspects of person centred care.”

Stuart W, the son of a service user, said: “Continuity of care is important for my mother and I get this from Care Force. The care workers are always punctual and polite. I would recommend Care Force to others.”

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Bromsgrove Cricket Club Upcoming Season 2019/2020

The eason for Bromsgrove ricket lub promises to be challenging and e citing, both on and off the pitch.

On the pitch, the Birmingham and istrict remier eague, in which the aturday st competes, has been restructured so that now only twenty four teams participate. Thus the standard of cricket being played will be very high and our players will have to raise the level of their performances to ensure that the lub maintains its place in the eague and thus provides the high level of cricket to which ambitious young cricketers in the town can aspire.

your ngers crossed for a them have the opportunity in the new meritocratic dry day structure to rise through the ivisions of the eague.

Visit us at: St Godwalds Road, Aston Fields, Three seasons ago, we B60 3BW created the opportunity for girls to play cricket at the lub and we are very proud Follow us on: www.bromsgrovecc. that, last season, two of co.uk them made lub istory by playing enior aturday ricket. They ac uitted Boars Cricket themselves admirably and, udging by the other @boarscricket girls coming through our uniors, they will not be the last

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Focus on Yourself to Help Reduce Stress

Petra Boddington focuses on stress and how to improve your overall wellbeing.

boosting your immune system, decreasing the risk of depression and anxiety and keeping you happier and healthier.

We all lead busy, stressful and overwhelming lives but there arenĘźt many things worse for our overall health and wellbeing than stress.

Eating more nutritious foods will lead to increased energy, wellness, and an overall better mood.

Stress can lead to insomnia, migraines, fatigue, weight gain, muscle pain, stomach pain, irritability, fatigue, restlessness, lowered immune function, increased risk of heart attackĘźs and even cancer.

Spending more time outdoors in nature will improve your mood and brain function. The more you move the better you will feel and the healthier you will be. Get out of that chair!

Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self care will lower stress levels,

Put the phone down, tune into and enjoy the present moment.

Make relaxation a priority and take the time to do the things that make you chill and feel happy.

Your mental, physical and emotional health is your wealth.

Petra Boddington is a health and fitness coach at Perpetual Wellbeing Health & Fitness in Bromsgrove.

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Music News

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Rock School Show Goes Down A Storm These teenagers delivered outstanding performances which earned them places in the Redditch Has Talent final in July.

The young musicians with Brian Hoggard [back row 2nd from left]

Young musicians from Bromsgrove Rock School performed their spring term gig at Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club on 31st March.

Junior band BOSSI opened the show with Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Green Day).

Singers Izzy Jackson and Beth Horton were supported by guitarists Oscar Rees and Sam Horton, with Sam Jackson providing the backbeat on drums.

Drummer Samʼs standard was consistently high throughout the evening and he is clearly a very talented musician who is in his element on stage.

BOSSIʼs set included Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes) and a very strong performance of In The End (Black Veil Brides).

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Later in the show Oscar and Izzy joined forces for a mellow version of Oasisʼ Half the World Away.

Storm Cox and Phoebe Gates, performing a mix of covers and their own material, demonstrated a maturity of performance well beyond their years.

Both vocalists were also excellent musicians - with Storm playing keyboard and guitar and Phoebe playing guitar and the ukulele.

Joining them at The Palace Theatre will be SPOON, a hugely entertaining band, who closed the show with Sad But True (Metallica) and an ACDC medley.

The band members are Lewis Hughes, Jake Longley, Sam Jackson, Chris Hallows and 12-yearold guitarist Charlie Newton - who stole the show with his on stage rock antics.

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Bromsgrove Rock School welcomes young musicians and singers aged 8 to18.

There will be plenty of performance opportunities at festivals throughout the summer.

For information about joining call 07720 211002. @BromsgroveRockSchool (facebook).

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Music News

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‘Elgar for Everyone’ 30th May - 2nd June for Donald Fraserʼs acclaimed choral arrangement of Elgarʼs Sea Pictures.

The concert closes with a performance of Vaughan Williamsʼs beautiful visionary Symphony No.5.

Other festival concerts include performances from professional chamber choir The Proteus Ensemble, Elgar and Debussy sonatas from violin virtuoso Zoë Beyers and pianist Philip Moore, and a song recital featuring the original voice and piano version of Elgarʼs Sea Pictures.

A four-day music festival is to celebrate Sir Edward Elgar, from 30th May to 2nd June 2019, in Worcester and Malvern.

The ethos behind the event is to engage those of all ages and backgrounds in the music and legacy of the composer, through an immersive and engaging schedule of festival events.

At the heart of the Festival is the composerʼs ever green Cello Concerto, to

be performed by renowned soloist, Raphael Wallfisch and the English Symphony Orchestra under Kenneth Woods on Saturday 1st June, as part of a gala concert in Worcester Cathedral to mark the centenary of the composerʼs final masterwork.

The gala concert on 1st June also sees a first-time collaboration between the English Symphony Orchestra and Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir,

Other events include engaging educational workshops, talks, poetry readings, a new Elgar Trail, a Cello Day for families and young players and an Elgar for Everyone Family Concert at Rogers Theatre in Malvern College. There is even the opportunity to play one of the composerʼs own pianos.

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Bromsgrove Sporting F.C. Our Season So Far ...

After losing to unstable Town away in anuary, Bromsgrove porting ran into a rich seam of form winning nine matches on the bounce before Barton overs held them to a draw. owever the run was good enough to earn them another team of the month award for arch.

The se uence included a dramatic win against runaway league leaders eterborough ports, completing the double over them and in icting their only home defeat of the season. orby Town were also seen off opening up a gap that should see The ouslers hould secure second place in the outhern eague ivision One entral. t is unlikely that porting will close the gap on

runaway league leaders, eterborough so that will mean a play off match on Wednesday st ay and if that ends in a victory the play off nal will be on ay Bank oliday onday.

The venue being decided by the team who nishes higher in the league, hence the importance of gaining second place.

The s uad has remained stable and manager Brendan elly has elded an unchanged starting eleven for the last few matches. owever long serving defender Aaron oberts left the lub in arch as he was unable to secure a regular spot but returned a couple of weeks ago and remains dual registered with Worcester ity. eanwhile young winger harlie owd has e tended his contact until

the end of season . porting under s season has now nished and they await the results of other teams to see if they have retained their place in the idland outh loodlit eague remier outh ivision. ost of the olts teams have also nished and preparations are already underway for the ne t campaign that will hopefully see the introduction of an adult women s team.

Any en uiries about playing for one of our teams or helping out as a volunteer can be addressed by emailing us at info@ bromsgrovesporting. co.uk.

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EDWARDS Car Repairs Your Local Car Repair & Servicing Specialist We are a Family run Business which has been established since 1988 Repairs & Servicing MOT Work Welding to MOT standard All makes of Vehicles ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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Volunteering Opportunities Onside has a range of new and exciting volunteering opportunities in Worcestershire Please have a look and get in touch if you are interested NEW Advocacy Project—Redditch

Mix Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to support people living in Redditch area helping them to manage their own lives & be as independent as possible ,access services and have opportunities to be active in their wider community.

Supporting Dan and the team at Mix cafe near our Worcester office; taking orders, serving customers, preparing food etc. We would especially like to hear from volunteers who would like to support people with learning difficulties.

Day & times are flexible to provide support

Hours are 9.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday.

On the job training will be provided.

Reception volunteers

Read and Ride Malvern & Shrub Hill

We are seeking volunteers to answer the phone and welcome visitors to our office in Worcester.

Our office hours are:

We are seeking a volunteer for our book shop at Shrub Hill Station Worcester, who can support two young men with learning difficulties to continue their placement at Onside’s second hand bookshop. We also have opportunities at our Great Malvern Railway Station book shop.

The volunteer’s role is to check that they are okay and to identify any tasks they might do when the shop is quiet .Ideally, you may have some experience of supporting adults with learning difficulties.

9am – 4pm - Monday to Thursday 9am – 4pm Friday Volunteers can do mornings or afternoons or all day to suit.

Please contact the Volunteer Team on 01905 27525 if you are interested in any of these roles. We’ll be happy to hear from you and to answer any questions you may have.

Onside Advocacy is a Worcestershire & Herefordshire based charity which supports local people disadvantaged by disability, mental ill-health, learning difficulties and age related issues. We make a difference to over 300 people every year, through our dedicated team of experienced staff and volunteers, trained and supported to work as advocates, mentors and peer support workers.

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Beer and Cider Festival The Nailers Arms, Bromsgrove

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Wizzafest Family Fun Day Stoke Prior Sports & Country Club A day of acoustic music, workshops and children's entertainment.

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Learn about the distillation and history of gin. Discover a huge range of gin types. Taste premium and unique top-shelf gins. Price includes a grazing platter of nibbles.

Tickets: £35.00 per person.

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Performing solo, with just his guitar, Jack Bowater guarantees an impeccable performance that will move any heart. Evening includes 3 course dinner. Tickets: £25 pp.

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Bon Jovi Tribute Hogarths Stone Manor

Tickets include a seated two course meal, live show and dancing till midnight!

Tickets: £34.95 per person To book call: 01562 777555 Thursday 27th June

Caribbean Night The Wildmoor Oak

Caribbean music, 2 course Caribbean buffet selection and live entertainment. £19 adults / £12 under 14ʼs For more details: 0121 453 2696 wildmooroak.com Friday 28th June 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Scotch Whiskey Experience Decanter Spirit, Bromsgrove

Learn about the origins and history of Scotch Whiskey. Taste the many types of Scotch available, including premium options. Examples of classic cocktails made using Scotch Whiskey. Price includes a grazing platter of nibbles.

Tickets: £20 per person.

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