The Bromsgrove Oracle November & December 2019

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Welcome to the November & December edition of The Bromsgrove Oracle..

The clocks have gone back, nights have really drawn in, the heating’s on, Mince Pies are on sale in the supermarkets and you can almost hear the inevitable tune to “Holidays are coming, holidays are coming” as we are now definitely heading towards Christmas and the New Year at some pace. This year seems to have gone so quickly but we have had some great times and successes at The Oracle and are now really looking forward to enjoying Christmas and planning for much more success in 2020. In this edition we have several Christmas advertisements but we also have features including the re-opening of The Swan Inn at Upton Warren, Awards success for Casa Med, Primrose Hospice “Lights of Love”, Awards success for Laura Caswell, Bromsgrove Sporting their season so far, Bromsgrove Concerts, Bromsgrove Cricket Club Update, our latest Meet the Members night out, 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 Nathaniel Short …. well done Nathaniel 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.

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Cover Image – A Squirrel collecting nuts in St Johns Churchyard - by Darren Waldron

A Selection of Local Stories and Information: Primrose Hospice “Lights of Love” 4 Christmas with Hogarths Stone Manor 5 The Swan Inn Takes Flight Again 6 Christmas with Grafton Manor Hotel 7 Awards Success at Casa Med 8 Christmas with Willowbrook GC 9 A Rousing Start for “The Rouslers” 16 Bromsgrove Concerts Showcase 20 Meet the Members Night Out 24 & 25 Bromsgrove Cricket Club Update 28 Health & Fitness Feature with PW 30 & 31 Stay Safe with Care Force 34 Our Local Business Directory 43 - 47

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Remember Loved Ones with Lights of Love St Stephens Church, Redditch on Saturday November 24 at 2pm.

Beacon Church Centre, Rubery on Sunday December 1 at 4pm

EVERYONE is invited to remember their loved ones during the 2019 Lights of Love campaign, organised by Primrose Hospice.

Lights of Love provides a unique and special opportunity for people to come together at services in Bromsgrove, Redditch and Rubery, in November and December.

People will be given the chance to dedicate a light to a loved one on special Christmas trees in the town as well as have their names included in special remembrance books which can be viewed at various locations.

Emma Williams, fundraising manager at Primrose Hospice, said: “Lights of Love is a very special

campaign as it gives everyone an opportunity to remember a loved one.

“In return, we ask for a donation to Primrose Hospice, allowing the hospice to continue its vital work supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses, and their families.

“Last year we were thrilled to raise over £37,000 which helped us to continue to offer our outstanding care and support free of charge to those that need it.”

This year, people are also invited to attend Carols by Candlelight at Primrose Hospice on Thursday, December 19 from 6pm.

Dedications can be made online:primrosehospice.org /supportus/fundraising/lights -of-love.

The can also be sent by post or made in person at Primrose Hospice, St Godwalds Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3BW. Alternatively, visit Primrose Hospiceʼs charity shops.

The Lights of Love services are being held at: Bromsgrove Methodist Centre on Saturday November 23 at 3.30pm followed by the blessing of the Bromsgrove Christmas Tree outside Asda at 5pm.

For more information call 01527 889796.

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Pub News News Pub

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TheSwan SwanInn Takes Flight Again!

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The Christmas Fayre menu will run from 29th November until 24th December and theyʼre already fully booked for Christmas Day. Looking towards 2020, a childrenʼs play area will be installed in the spring to help entertain the little ones while the adults enjoy a refreshing pint in the glorious Worcestershire countryside.

Following the closure of The Swan Inn, Upton Warren during 2018, the new owners Phil and Shula Witherford are thrilled to be breathing new life into the much loved public house.

They re-launched the pub in August 2019 and are already growing from strength to strength. This will be their second pub located in Bromsgrove having been the operators of The Nailers Arms in Bournheath for just over ten years.

The pub serves fresh home cooked food with a ʻfrom the grillʼ selection, fish dishes, pub classics and vegetarian / vegan options.

Alternatively, experience their delicious contemporary

carvery with melt in your mouth roasts of the day, served with a wide varierty of freshly prepared vegetables and gravy made with the juices of tender beef.

The bar menu offers a light bite selection.

A vast array of beers, wines, ciders and spirits are served, with Wye Valley HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) being a much loved favourite.

Phil Witherford said: “We are very proud to maintain a family run establishment with customer enjoyment and satisfaction at the heart of what we offer.”

Food is served seven days a week and bookings are advisable by calling: 01527 861539.

Opening times and further details can be found at www.swan-inn.co.uk

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Restaurant News Best Mediterranean Restaurant Award A spokesperson for The Restaurant Awards Midlands Edition 2019 said: “We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for contributing to making the Midlands a region well known for its great food, creating an ideal destination for those who seek time to relax.”

On a mission to gain recognition for their dedicated team, husband and wife team Mark and Catherine Houghton put their restaurant Casa Med up for nomination in this year’s Restaurant Awards.

The small but perfectly formed restaurant is housed in a beautiful 300year-old building located just off Bromsgrove High Street. Since opening in 2015 Mark and Catherine have been serving authentic tapas with exceptional service in a relaxed and casual environment.

Casa Med was handed its award at The Holiday Inn Hotel in Birmingham, on September 9.

The awards also provided the opportunity to fundraise for a worthwhile cause and helped to raise money for the official charity partner, Make A Wish Foundation UK, a charity that grants wishes to children and young people fighting lifethreatening conditions.

Going head to head with 8 other restaurants in the ʻMediterranean Restaurant of the Yearʼ category, Casa Med proudly claimed its award for the Midlands.

With a menu full of dishes inspired from across the Mediterranean, Casa is the ideal place to get together with friends and family and try new foods. Its quirky furnishings, rustic beams and cosy dining rooms set this place apart from the rest.

To visit the award-winning Casa Med restaurant book online at: www.casamedtapas.co.uk or call 01527 878242

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Preparing your garage for the winter months is an important task that can be overlooked. Here is some helpful advice from Bromsgrove-based Garage Doors Worcestershire Ltd. Winter has a chilly habit of creeping up on us! There are several reasons why you should ensure your garage is ready for the winter months.

The garage often serves as storage space for many homeowners. You need to make sure your garage protects those items from extreme cold and damp during the winter months.

If you spend time working in your garage you will also appreciate a slightly warmer environment.

If you have pipes running through your garage it is essential to keep the space warm to prevent burst pipes.

A warmer garage will also help keep your home warmer if you have rooms which share a wall with an attached garage.

The business offers a comprehensive repair or replacement service which can help protect your garage from the harsher weather conditions during the colder months.

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Body Building Success for Fitness Instructor Her training started in May but in August she stepped things up with a strict diet plan. She admits this was not easy, especially during the school summer holiday when sheʼd take her children to the cinema and watch them tucking into popcorn and sweet treats.

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A Rousing Start for Sporting

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Bromsgrove Sporting’s season is now well under way and we currently sit halfway in our new league, The Southern League Premier Division Central.

As e pected, it is proving to be a tough season with a couple of disappointing losses including against tourbridge in A up but so far no team has outplayed us. We have

The under s team were unlucky to get knocked out of the A outh up by ushall Olympic but so far they are playing well in their league.

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Bromsgrove Concerts Piano Showcase

On Friday November 22, Bromsgrove Concerts presents Mark Bebbington (piano) with Jenny Wood and Richard Tattam - for all those who wish you’d carried on with those piano lessons!

A prolific recording artist, Mark is appearing at Artrix for the sixth time.

The event takes place at 8pm on November 22.

Mark has fast emerged as one Britainʼs most distinctive and innovative pianists.

Internationally acclaimed for his performances and recordings he has recently toured Europe with the Czech National Orchestra

and Israel with the Israel Camerata. Mark also performs as a soloist in the US and UK with the Buffalo Philharmonic, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras.

In May 2019 BBC Music Magazine said: “... the lava tumbles out with astonishing force from Mark Bebbington, who plays with tremendous authority, supported by a vivid recording with an appropriately wide dynamic range.”

The concert at Artrix brings a lovely programme of Chopin and also Faure, Franck including Pouleneʼs

piano and wind trio with Jenny Wood and Richard Tattam, superb wind players.

Why not have a meal at the Premier Inn and walk across to Artrix for coffee and a brilliant classical concert?

Tickets £20 / (£10 concession) young people under 26 years FREE. There is also still time to book for the fantastic Hyungi Lee (percussion) on November 8, 8pm at Artrix.

Buy tickets online for both concerts at: bromsgroveconcerts.org.uk

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Members Enjoy Another Great Night Nearly 50 local business representatives attended a hugely successful Bromsgrove Oracle ‘Meet The Members Night’ event at Grafton Manor on 26th September.

On arrival guests gathered in the marquee for a welcome drink with the opportunity to network informally or take part in an outdoor activity - laser clay shooting in the rear garden, organised by Mark and Tina Treverton from Hanbury-based Shooting 4 Fun. Ruta Pullar & Rachel Lee

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As guests took their seats for dinner, there was a welcome address by Lyndon Stokes. The three course meal was then served which included options for each course.

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• Broccoli Soup with Stilton Croutons.

• Sweetcorn Fritters, Red Onion Salad with Coriander oil.

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Mains: • Confit Duck Leg, White Bean & Chorizo Cassoulet, Buttered Green Beans.

• Slow Roasted Pork Belly, Roasted Garlic and Sage Mash, Charred Apple, Aspalls Cidre Jus. • Wild Mushroom & Thyme Tart, Truffle Mash, Buttered Kale.

Desserts: • White Chocolate Cheesecake with Blood Orange Jelly.

• Plum and Ginger Cake with Ice Cream.

• Creme Brûlée with Shortbread.

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Among those businesses attending were Big Splash Communications, Broad Street DIY, Catshill Garage, Chapters Hair, Clent Hills Vets, Dream Doors Barnt Green, Martin G Clark & Co, Milham Couriers, New Starts Bromsgrove, Nick Builds Websites, Seamless Chauffeur, Original Registrations, PA Mayday and Utility Warehouse.

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Andy Rowley, from Bright Future Communications said: “I hadnʼt been to one of these events for a long time and it was a great night out, really useful for meeting people from a wide range of local businesses. Iʼm already looking forward to the next one.”

The next Bromsgrove Oracle Members Night will be held at The Potting Shed at Singleton’s Nurseries on Thursday 28th November.

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Bromsgrove Cricket Club Update We were honoured to be asked to stage matches in the Physical Disability Cricket World Championship, hosting Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India and Pakistan, and we staged also an International Police T20 Tournament, with police forces from all round the world taking part.

The Birmingham and District Premier League encompasses the best teams from Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire - thus to compete in the League is an accolade in itself and the Clubʼs 1st XI performed very creditably in finishing fifth in Premier 2. Jayden Levitt scored 792 runs, Ash Newfield 759 and Alex Milton 718, whilst Gareth Williams took 44 wickets.

The Saturday 2nd, 3rd and 4th XIʼs played in various divisions of the expanded and highly competitive Worcestershire Cricket League and finished 5th, 5th and 6th respectively.

Womenʼs and Girls Cricket continued to grow and flourish, and a number of our Girls represented Worcestershire, whilst several played in our Senior Teams alongside the men. Our Junior Section, providing cricket from the age of 5 upwards, thrived and many youngsters progressed into playing for our Senior Teams.

Finally, to raise funds for the Club and The Primrose Hospice and Cancer Research, we held our inaugural Music Festival – “ #Hello Bromsgrove”. It was a sellout, the day was perfect, we had great feedback and hopefully it will be an event thatʼs here to stay!

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Wave Goodbye to your Dad Bod Or do you just want to be a bit fitter, a bit stronger, a bit healthier with a bit less fat around the middle so that you can keep up with and stay on top of the demands of work, home, kids and life in general?

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Stay Safe in your Home this Winter Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service will conduct a free home safety check to help reduce the risk of fire. For more details: http://fvca.org.uk/safe-andwell-check/

Winter can pose real dangers for older people.

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Learn the traditional craft of willow weaving and make a Christmas table decoration in the shape of a tree, with battery powered lights and choice of decorations. All materials and light refreshments are provided.

Tickets: £40.00.

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An Evening with Flying Colours Catshill Social Club

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His Life and Collection Dennis Norton Bromsgrove Methodist Church

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Entries close 16th January.

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