Local Ludlow Issue 11 May 2019

The community magazine for Ludlow and surrounding villages

May 2019 • Issue 11

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With recent protests and new TV programmes about ‘saving our planet’, have you been thinking what you could do locally? Page 7 may give you some starting points, from litter picks to what products to buy.

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I spoke to Lisa Marie, who was very easy to talk to and kindly explained all I needed to know. She placed me in email contact with her colleague Nicole who assisted me with the design of my advert. With the experience from the team I found the whole process much easier than I had expected.

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Competition: (Winner of April Competition: Chris Boothe, Ludlow)

This month we have a Q&A withThe Baron at Bucknell.

The food looks superb and the natural swimming pool sounds divine. Read more on pages 2-3.

Local Electrician, Ian Mackay answers some questions about electrical work, see page 5.

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Welcome to May issue.

As we go to print the sun is out with temperatures over 20 degrees. My oh my, doesn’t it lift the spirits and encourage you to get out and about!

The Ludlow Orchestra is back on 25th May, see page 9.

Thank you to Caroline Yorke from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors who has provided a very informative article on taking children abroad, on page 10.

Best of luck to SwS Antiques, Peter shares some of his findings on page 13.

D.R.E. & Co. Chartered Accountants appoint a new director, see page 14.

Enjoy the May issue, Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo: Lisa Marie, Cariad and Otis)

The lucky winner of this month’s word search competition will enjoy two tickets to the Shrewsbury Food Festival on 29th & 30th June, read more about the Festival on page 20. Please complete the word search on page 20 and send to us 16th May 2019. The winner will be picked at random.

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Q&A with: The Baron at Bucknell When did the Baron at Bucknell open its doors?

The Baron has been a country inn since the 1980s when it was converted from derelict farm buildings.

The current owners, Debra and Phil Wright, have had the business for over 12 years.

Do you cater for different dietary requirements?

As a family owned business the menu offers something for everyone – with some classic pub dishes and other dishes for a more adventurous palette. The menu includes gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. Debra and the kitchen team are very experienced at catering for people with food allergies.

What do you consider makes an outstanding chef?

An outstanding chef is someone who can deliver consistently great food, day after day. Sourcing the best quality ingredients and creating fabulous tasting food, which also looks good. Simple food can still be outstanding!

Tell us more about your current chef: Debra has run the kitchen with her small team for over 10 years now. She has a real passion for food and is very accommodating to customers’ specific needs and dietary requirements whenever possible.

What is your favourite dish on the menu and why?

All the food on the menu is delicious. Corbett’s of Shrewsbury steaks are the best you’ll ever have.

We also do deliciously healthy vegetarian and vegan food and our traditional Sunday roasts from Andrew Francis of Ludlow are hard to beat.

Your customer reviews are outstanding. What sets you apart from the rest? We really do care passionately about our business, and giving customers a fantastic experience. We are constantly looking at ways to improve what we do (even after 12 years).

We believe that it’s our consistency and attention to detail which sets us apart from our competition.

What do you feel makes your accommodation unique? Our bedrooms in the inn provide thoughtful, comfortable accommodation with a home away from home feel. One guest described it like having a hug, she immediately felt relaxed and at home.That’s the best compliment ever…

Our garden rooms provide a stunning location with added touches of luxury like a bean to cup coffee machine and wet room. But it’s the view from huge panoramic patio doors looking over rolling Shropshire hills which is hard to beat, especially when enjoyed from the hot tub on the deck with a glass of bubbly.

We see your natural swimming pool is offered exclusively to Garden Room Guests - what feedback do you get? The garden rooms overlook a natural swimming pond, exclusively for guests in the garden rooms. Not everyone is brave enough to take the plunge but it is truly invigorating and a great way to wake up and get your metabolism going for the day ahead!

Do you cater for events? We have two dining areas the restaurant with the original chase and runner and cider press dated 1770, and the conservatory, just off the lounge. Both areas offer stunning views of rolling Shropshire Hills.The conservatory can accommodate groups of up to 28 people and has direct access to the beer garden.We can also offer buffets or bespoke menus tailored to individual needs.

Sum up The Baron in Bucknell in 4 words: Relaxed, Friendly, Unique, Luxury.

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HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT An Exhibition in two parts

by Tamsin Bridge PART 1 - FOREST TALES

A series of Story Boxes inspired by forest, fairy tale and memory

4th - 11th May AT LUDLOW VENUES Evening classes, one & three day courses available

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Saturday 18th May - 1 Day Taster

PART 2 - INSTALLATION Exhibition

Tuesday 21st May - Thursday 23rd May - 3 Day Course Look at our website for future courses

15th - 25th May at the Photo Space - GALLERY 1

Contact Pete Smith LWCB for details

Quality Square, Ludlow SY8 1AR Open Wednesday - Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm www.thePhotoSpace.co.uk Further information E: tamsinbridge@live.co.uk

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Q&A with: Ian Mackay

Ian Mackay: Electrician

Quick response, local and reliable No-obligation fixed quotes

Ian Mackay is an electrician who has recently moved to the Ludlow area with his wife and small baby. Here, he answers some questions about electrical work.

What kinds of work do you do? Anything and everything, it’s the variety I love. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping people work out the best solution for them, whether that’s by giving free advice; fixing a problem on the spot if it’s straightforward; or giving quick and clear quotes if more work is needed. Recently, I’ve done everything from installing downlights; to wiring a summer house; to installing security lights and electricity meters; to testing the circuits on a caravan park.

Should I ask a qualified electrician to do electrical works for me? Absolutely! I know you would expect me to say that, but it’s really important - even if you or someone you know is really good with electrics, the chances are they don’t know the technical detail of all the regulations that need to be met in order for your electrics to be both safe and legal.

Do I need to worry if I’ve had works done by someone I’m not sure is qualified? It might be worth getting a qualified electrician to do a safety inspection.

They will be able to tell you if your electrical circuits are safe and, if they’re not, they will be able to advise on what needs to be done to sort them out.

Is it a good idea to get my electrics tested? A surprising number of house fires are caused by faulty wiring. Even if you haven’t changed anything, cables can degrade over time, or mice can chew through them, for example.

If you’re a landlord, it’s recommended that you get the wiring tested annually, or whenever a tenant changes.

As a homeowner, it’s recommended that you get the wiring tested every ten years. Having an upto-date inspection certificate can be really helpful when selling your house, especially if you don’t have all the paperwork for any works you’ve had done.

Domestic installation and repairs Landlord & homeowner safety inspections Condition reports for house sales ian.gf.mackay@gmail.com

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BLUE PENGUIN ANTIQUES ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, RETRO Offering an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, and retro, decorative and collectable items for the home and garden.

A 600sq ft. unit located at: Unit 10, Brimfield Business Park, Brimfield, Ludlow, SY8 4NG. Adjoining the A49 midway between Ludlow and Leominster; with adequate parking, and located near a selection of other antique dealers.

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm other times by appointment

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The Tree Surgery is a specialist company based in Herefordshire. We provide high quality, professional tree care for both domestic and commercial clients.

The team of qualified tree surgeons is led

by Thomas Wallis, with over 20 years’ experience in the aboricultural industry.

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For friendly advice and a free quotation please contact Thomas on: 07813 088591 or 01544 327 389 info@thetreesurgery.com

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How much does a typical inspection cost? Usually about £50-£150 depending on the size of your house and whether you have any outbuildings, but call me because I may be able to do discounts if you want to also book other work with me.

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me more time to devote to the campaign. As well as posting updates, petitions and developments on social media, we also looked for and promoted products that could help people reduce their plastic. Pretty soon, people were telling me that I should start selling these products myself. Plastic Free-UK was launched.

Do It For David Combating the issue of plastic pollution Wrapping our scarves tighter around our necks, we begin scanning the sand for bits of plastic and litter. Almost immediately we found an area where hundreds of plastic bottle tops had been washed up. It was a cold Christmas day, and our family had decided to walk the dogs at our local beach – Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) in North Wales. As always, we brought with us some bags to collect the plastic and debris that had been dropped by visitors or washed up with the tide. We felt heartbroken to see our beach littered with so much plastic, and an increasing frustration built inside of us as we realised the enormity of the issue, not just here, but around the world. There must be something more we could do.

“What if everybody just picked up some plastic whilst on their daily walk, surely that would clear up a lot”. It was such a simple idea; but why would anybody listen to us?

Then we thought about our own inspiration for looking after our environment – Sir David Attenborough. We had been watching David’s programmes on the BBC for years, but it was the revolutionary ‘Blue Planet II’ that really inspired us to take action against plastic pollution. We thought “Well, they might not do it for us, but they might do it for David!”. And thus, the ‘Do it for David’ campaign was born!

I began by stocking plastic free items such as: metal water bottles and lunch boxes, reusable straws, bamboo coffee cups, beeswax wraps and dental products, but I soon began to look for products that only use RSPO approved palm oil or were completely free from palm oil. I have found some amazing companies that hand make products in the UK such as soap, shampoo and conditioner bars, deodorant and skincare. I will not stock products that are tested on animals and I have a wide range of products that are vegan friendly.

Within a couple of weeks of launching my site, friends and followers began to ask if I was going to sell my products at different events. I signed up to The Mother’s Day Market in Ludlow and I have to say that I had a lovely day. The other market traders were so friendly and helpful and I had some interesting and encouraging conversations with customers who were obviously very keen to do something to help our struggling environment. I also have a stall at Oswestry market once a month and I will be at The Shrewsbury Food & Drink Festival at the end of June. I will be back in Ludlow at The Food & Craft Market on 6th June.

We have been overwhelmed by the positive response and have been greatly encouraged and inspired by the enthusiasm of our followers.We will not give up the fight and we look forward to some exciting new developments.

Article supplied by Mandy Price

Since then we have been asking local businesses to reduce their plastic and asking consumers to “choose to refuse” plastic through our website and Facebook page, our visits to local schools and our two Plastic Awareness Days help in conjunction with Oswestry Town market.We have also organised a few litter picks.

Following an extremely busy year, working full time as a teacher and promoting our Do it for David campaign, I had the opportunity to take early retirement.This gave

Join the campaign! Instagram:

@doitfordavidofficial Customers can sign up to emails on my site to receive tips on plastic free living, updates on new products and special offers at www.plasticfree-uk.com I can also be found on Facebook @plasticfreeukmarketstall and Instagram @plasticfree_uk

You can shop on line at www.plasticfree-uk.com or pay us a visit at Ludlow market on 6th June

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Uniquely and lovingly handcrafted gin!

Ludlow and the surrounding region is awash with multiple award-winning restaurants, bistros, pubs, delis and food producers; it will come as no surprise that it has become the spiritual home of Shropshire Hills Distillery, producers of Wardington’s Original Ludlow Gin. The company was launched in 2018 by Shaun Ward, well known for his work at St Laurence’s over the last 13 years, Shaun said: “It’s been an incredible 7 months, we’re so grateful for the support people have given us, we’ve lots planned for the next year and hopefully over the next few years we’ll find a permanent base which we can open to visitors.”

“Having worked in Ludlow, I’d experienced first hand the amazing and passionate people that give the town its well deserved reputation for fine food. I love food and cooking, the idea of creating my own gin was just too good to refuse. I set about researching everything I could about the production of gin, the aim to launch at the Ludlow Food Festival 2018. Gin is all the rage, with 31 distilleries opening across the UK in 2018 alone. I’m often asked why it’s so popular. Well for me its two things, it’s quintessentially English as a drink, and secondly, people love the fact that it can be uniquely and lovingly hand-crafted.”

So what makes Ludlow gin so special? As we discovered, it’s made in small batches in hand-made copper stills named Joy and Felicity, using only natural botanicals.

Shaun’s passion is tangible: “I was certain that I wanted to create a premium gin, using only natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, flavours or colours. Distilling the gin myself means that I can control the process: Ludlow Gin is exceptionally smooth, of this I’m very proud. I originally set out to create the perfect martini gin, inspired by the classics like Plymouth, Palmer’s and Berry Brothers No.3. Wardington’s Original Ludlow Dry Gin has all the classic botanicals: juniper, coriander, orris, angelica, lemon, orange; a little cardamom, and a touch of gorse gathered which we forage from the surrounding countryside, it helps to give our gin a unique twist.

Our gins are also certified gluten free and suitable for vegans.

Even our labels are handcrafted by master printer David Lewis at Cherry Press on a 1950s Heidelberg press.”

Along the way Shaun created three contrasting gins: the heady and confident Triple Citrus and Pomegranate, the warming and complex Ludlow Spiced Gin with nine exotic ingredients, and finally the smooth and sophisticated Hibiscus, Orange and Pink Peppercorn. They are all made using the ‘London Dry’ method: using a quadruple distilled grain spirit, natural dried botanicals, predominately juniper, all distilled in a single shot process, nothing is added except for pure water to bring the distillate down to bottle strength. Traditional flavour profile gins have stood the test of time, they also provide the perfect base for cocktails, the juniper led notes singing through others flavours. So how best to enjoy your gin? “We really enjoy our gins served as a Martini by adding a quality white or red vermouth, shaken over ice; or better still, as a Negroni with additional bitters such as Campari or Suze; enjoy!”

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Final collaboration with conductor Thomas Payne

On Saturday 25th May, The Ludlow Orchestra will perform pieces by three great Russian composers, opening with Anatoly Liadov’s fascinating and mysterious tone poem Kikimora. Originating in Slavic folklore, Kikimora is a household spirit associated with nightmares and unexplained night time events.

Pianist Daniel Browell joins the orchestra to perform Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on St Laurence’s beautiful new Steinway.

Daniel gave his BBC Proms debut in 2008 and now works regularly with the BBC Philharmonic.

He is currently Associate Head of Keyboard at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The orchestra is delighted at this opportunity to work with Daniel.

After the interval, Dmitri Shostakovich’s passionate and powerful Fifth Symphony provides a real treat for both orchestra and audience.

Thomas Payne conducts The Ludlow Orchestra for the last time after six memorable years together.

Members of the orchestra bid Tom a fond farewell as he continues his work of ballet conductor with The Royal Ballet, on the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House.

Come along for this exciting programme and try out St Laurence’s new seats!

St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow - Saturday 25th May 7.30p.m. - tickets £12 (under 19s free), available from Ludlow Assembly Rooms Box Office,The Wool Shop in Ludlow, members of the orchestra, or at the door.

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Taking children abroad Families where parents are separated should ensure all necessary legal consents are in place before taking a child abroad - or risk being refused permission to leave the country.

The warning comes amid heightened vigilance globally over fears of child trafficking and abduction and centres on Parental Responsibility (PR) where permission of all relevant parties must be obtained before a child can be taken out of the UK. Caroline Yorke, a family law solicitor who works in the Ludlow office of Lanyon Bowdler, said: “Immigration officials all over the world are now more aware of the problem of child abduction and trafficking.

“Having the necessary written consent in place could prevent the hassle and heartache of an expensive holiday of a lifetime being delayed or cancelled at the airport.

“When it comes to arranging summer holidays, in families where parents have separated, or someone other than a parent wishes to take the children away, it is absolutely vital to start planning a few simple steps to avoid stress and upset further down the line.

“Most parents, married or not, share the legal concept known as Parental Responsibility. Certain court orders also give non-parents PR and no child can be removed from the UK without the express permission of every person with PR or the court.

“Therefore, it is important to get that agreement in writing before booking any holiday overseas.

“If it can’t be agreed then it would be necessary to apply for a court order granting permission for the child to be taken out of the country, which can take six to nine months, often longer.

“Taking a child out of the country without the permission of all PR holders or the court is potentially a criminal offence and will have lasting legal and emotional effects for the whole family.”

Caroline added: “Situations often arise where someone who is not the child’s parent wishes to take the child abroad, like the grandparents, but permission of all PR holders is still required.

“I advise that the people taking the children away travel

with a document drawn up by a solicitor and signed by everyone concerned, stating that they understand the legal position and the necessary consent is given.

“I always encourage separated parents to try to put aside their personal and financial issues and focus on the children, as they are the two most important people in the children’s lives – sometimes the only thing those two parents might have in common.

“Even when they can co-parent openly and amicably it is important to ensure holiday plans are agreed at a sensible time in advance, to ensure everyone has booked the right dates off work and that older children with their own social lives know broadly where they will be.

“A solicitor can advise on who has PR, negotiate and draw up agreements or assist with an application to court.”

Caroline Yorke has a wealth of experience in family law and spends part of her working week operating out of Lanyon Bowdler’s Ludlow office. She is also a Resolution-accredited specialist.

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SwS Antiques...

Earlier this year I wrote about my experience of opening a new antiques business in Ludlow.

Contrary to some people’s expectation, ‘fingers crossed’, the venture appears to be successful. Since then SwS Antiques has been extended and has now doubled in size.

Since I first opened the shop, I have come to realise that: 1.

My earlier observations about antiques being regarded as sustainable and the new ‘green’ particularly amongst young professionals, is borne out by my experience 2. I know less about what people like now than I did before - we are remarkably diverse in our likes, dislikes and enthusiasms 3. Antiques generally offer uniqueness. People are increasingly looking for difference, iconic and individual pieces whether furniture, art or artefact to express their own personalities or those of the recipient.

4. There appears to be an increasing momentum towards individual personal taste and away from trends, fashion and style

and his comment, “Dad, I don’t know why you don’t move to something smaller, you do realise than when you ‘go’ we’re just getting a big skip”.

Fortunately, there are many others who do value such things, and that is how I source many of the items I sell.

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5. In many cases a good quality antique will represent better value than new 6. Many of my clients share this view and recognise that antiques are more appropriate for period properties and individual gifts for someone special An interest in all things old is not universal of course, with many having no interest or regard for the past or even their own history. Whilst such attitudes may change with time, I think of various events in my own experience - family treasures passing from one generation to the next. When the next generation do not share the same affection, disappointment can follow.

As an illustration, I recall an apparently reluctant prospective purchaser, for a property I was showing, admitting that he was solely motivated by a recent, perhaps thoughtless, remark of his son. He lived in a house which was his home and that of his father and grandfather before, and he had hoped that one of his four children would want to follow on in due course. Until that is, the fateful visit of his eldest son

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D.R.E. & Co. Appoint New Director

Richard Heath (right) congratulating Aaron Powis on his appointment

Shropshire born and raised Aaron Powis is the latest member of staff to be recognised for their value within the firm by being promoted to Director of D.R.E. & Co. Chartered Accountants.

Originally born in Ludlow, Aaron lived in the area until he moved away to study at university. In his earlier years he attended Ludlow School and Ludlow College during which time he also worked part-time at a local butchers.

CTA qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.

In February 2017, Aaron moved back to his roots in Ludlow, joining D.R.E. & Co. as a Client Manager working between the Ludlow and Shrewsbury offices. Aaron was then promoted to Office Manager for Ludlow in the December of that year.

Aaron then continued his studies at Bath University where he attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics.

Since then, Aaron has been recognised for his hard work and management skills within the firm which resulted in the partners announcing the promotion of Aaron to Director in March 2019.

Following on from University in 2007, Aaron chose to remain in Bath, where he acquired his first job within an accountancy practice. During Aaron’s time within the practice, he achieved the ACA and

Aaron helps to service the Firm’s client base in the South Shropshire and Mid Wales area providing assistance with accounting and taxation matters for both individuals and SME’s.

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The Heraldic Arms of the Corporation of Ludlow On Hosyer’s Almshouses facing east towards the west end of St Laurence’s church, there is a fine depiction of the heraldic arms of Ludlow in painted stone. These Almshouses were founded by John Hosyer, a rich merchant and member of the Palmer’s Guild. John Hosyer died in 1463 and in 1483 his executors gave the Almshouses to the Guild. In 1548 the Almshouses, like all the former property of the Palmer’s guild, were taken over by the Town Corporation on the Dissolution of the guilds in 1552. This is why the town arms are so prominent. The Almshouses were built by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard of Shrewsbury in 1758-9. The arms show a white lion lying (couchant heraldically) between three white roses, two above and one beneath the lion, all set against a blue background and surmounted by three gold-painted feathers (for the Prince of Wales).

The lion, with shaggy mane and curved tail, fiercely bares his red teeth. The white lion is a Yorkist device. Here it represents the white lion of March. In 1328 Roger Mortimer of Wigmore was created Earl of March, his title deriving from the Marcher lordships spread across south Wales and the borderland between England and Wales, the area now known as the Marches.

The white roses have white petals and white barbs. The white rose is another Yorkist device, and incorporated into the arms since the York family were lords of Ludlow.

Richard, Duke of York, granted Ludlow a charter in 1449 and his son Edward (King Edward IV) another in 1461.

Roses of different colours had been royal badges since the thirteenth century and white roses had been part of the Yorkist imagery from at least the early fifteenth century. www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk www.ludlowhistory.co.uk

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Updating your CV In last month’s feature titled ‘what do you want’ we talked about the need to identify what you want to achieve before you can begin your fitness journey effectively so, in this month’s issue we are looking at your CV. I don’t mean your curriculum vitae but rather your cardio vascular fitness. To update or improve your cardio vascular fitness we must first understand the cardio vascular system.

CARDIO VASCULAR SYSTEM: So what is your cardio vascular system? Essentially it is the closed loop system of the heart and vessels within us all that are used for transporting blood to and from the tissues.

It supplies the tissues with nutrients and oxygen as well as removing carbon dioxide and waste. Think of it as the central heating system in your house. The boiler (pump) can be likened to your heart and the pipework represent your blood vessels.

INTERESTING FACT NO.1: If you could stretch out all of an adult human’s blood vessels, they would be about 60,000 miles long, enough to go round the world twice or 1/3 of the way to the moon!

CARDIO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: If you include your windpipe (trachea) and lungs in the cardio vascular system it is known as your cardio respiratory system.

Together they allow the introduction of oxygen to and subsequent removal of carbon dioxide from the blood.

INTERESTING FACT NO.2: The total surface area of an average adult’s lungs is about the same as a tennis court.

SO HOW DO WE IMPROVE OUR CV FITNESS? Unsurprisingly the best way to improve it is through cardio vascular exercise, also known as aerobic exercise or simply ‘cardio’. Aerobic exercise uses oxygen to produce energy (aerobic respiration), unlike anaerobic exercise, which we shall cover next month.

BENEFITS:There are a number of valuable health benefits associated with cardio vascular exercise such as lowering blood pressure, burning calories, improving your mood, lowering your resting heart rate and improving your stamina. In essence your cardio vascular system becomes more efficient and your heart gets stronger. In technical terms this helps us improve our VO2 max or the ability of our body to take in, transport and utilise oxygen.

Aerobic exercise can also potentially reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer.

“BRILLIANT BUT HOW DO I TRAIN AEROBICALLY?” I hear you ask. Well, energy for aerobic activity is produced slowly but in great supply and this mirrors how we should train our aerobic system: slowly but for longer periods of time (as a general rule we want to avoid training our anaerobic systems). Aerobic respiration powers activities in which your muscles are used in continuous rhythmic or repetitive movements, moderately increasing your heart rate and breathing while building your physical endurance.

So get on your bike, go for a fast walk, moderate jog, swim or whatever you enjoy but try to maintain an effort where you can hold a fairly comfortable conversation.

Next month we will take a closer look at anaerobic training.

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We hope this means everyone will feel catered for, and that it pushes the experiences of everyone to try foods that have been produced in new and exciting ways, to meet the growing demand for free from products.

“The food festival evolves every year and we hope everyone joins us for a fantastic weekend of food and fun this June.”

A new addition to the festival this year will be a ‘free from’ area, reflecting the food industry’s recent proliferation in that market. One in eight Britons are now vegan or vegetarian so it is fitting that the festival will be devoting an area to the movement.

There will be something for the whole family, with a dedicated kid’s zone, under 5’s play area, craft activities and sports. Children will be encouraged to engage with the journey of food and learn about our wonderful, local food producers along the way.

Shropshire Festivals founder, Beth Heath, comments, “Shrewsbury Food Festival is a day for everyone - young or old, foodie or just fond of food - and now for the first time ever, we are introducing a dedicated free from area.

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The Smallholding and Countryside Festival is a weekend-long event, with smallholders and those who have a love of the outdoors at its heart.

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Andali Fitness - X-Plode: 9.15 10am, 6 - 7pm and 7 - 8pm. Ludlow Rugby Club. 1 circuit. Contact Andy Silvey 07950 573505.

Crazily Creative Mondays: Loudwater Studio, Ludlow. A freeflow creative group for adults with disabilities and their support staff where creativity comes first.

Contact 01584 877272.

Circle Dancing: 1.45 - 3.45pm.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed. £5. Contact 01584 877446.

GKY Dance: 4 - 9pm. Rockspring Community Centre. Contact 07939 638637.

Ludlow Town Juniors F.C.Training: 5.30 - 6.30pm U6, U7, U8 and U9.

6.45 - 7.45pm U11, Goalkeepers.

Ludlow Stadium, Bromfield Road, Ludlow. Visit www.clubplus.co.uk/ ludlow-town-fc.

Public Speaking Group: (Every 2nd and 4th Monday in the month).

7.20 – 9.30pm. Ludlow Mascall Centre (Clun Room), SY8 1RZ. We welcome guests to discover the speaking and leadership skills, they already have and help them improve, in a friendly supportive environment.

Visit www.ludlowspeakers.org.uk.

Ludlow Male Voice Choir Rehearsals: 7.30pm. The Women’s Centre, off Church Street, Ludlow.

We are a thriving choir of 25 men. Our Musical Director is Amy Evans and accompanist is Jane Hughes. New members are always welcome. Contact 01584 872492.

Ludlow Hockey Club - Women Training: 7.30 - 9pm. Moor Park School. Contact 07813 271274.

10.30am - 12.30pm. Loudwater Studio. Free. Join us every fortnight for a morning of creative fun and skill swapping in the company of others.

NILS – No Interest Loan Scheme: 11am - 2pm. Ludlow Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RZ. NILS provides people experiencing financial hardship who live in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcester with loans up to £400 to pay for essential items purchased from local businesses.

For more information and to find out if you are eligible, or to make a donation contact 01584 811512.

Pottery for Beginners: (Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday in the month). 1.30 - 3.30pm. Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £5 per person. We’ll teach you from the basics up including slab; coil, press moulds; glaze and more.

Ludlow Town Juniors F.C. Training: 5.30 – 6.30pm. Ludlow Stadium, Bromfield Road, Ludlow.

Ludlow Lionesses. Visit www. clubplus.co.uk/ludlow-town-fc.

Play Reading: (Every 3rd Tuesday).

7.30pm. The Sitting Room, Ludlow.

Led by Simon and Paul of Rooftop Theatre. All scripts provided.

Contact paul@rooftoptheatre.co.uk.

Ludlow Choral Society: 7.30 9.30pm. Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow. On 12th March we are holding a special ‘Taster’ Session.

Anyone who thinks they might enjoy choral singing is welcome to come along and give us a try. Large non-audition choir. Rehearsals every Tuesday. New members always welcome. Contact 07834 180071.

WEDNESDAY Andali Fitness - X-Plode: 9.15 10am, 6 - 7pm and 7 - 8pm. Ludlow Rugby Club. 2 circuits. Contact Andy Silvey 07950 573505.

Clay & Craft: (Every other Wednesday). Loudwater Studio, Ludlow. Focusing on different creative activities everyone will get to learn a new creative skill.

Contact 01584 877272.

Rockspring Community Choir: Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. All welcome, particularly men! Minimal charge. Contact 01584 529053.

Tai-Chi: 10am - 12 noon. Rockspring Community Centre. Friendly mixed ability classes where everyone can work comfortably at their own level.

Contact 01584 874296.

Pottery for Beginners: (Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday in the month). 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Loudwater Studio, Ludlow. £5 per person. We’ll teach you from the basics up including slab; coil, press moulds; glaze and more.

Singing for Lung Health: 2.30 3.30pm. Rockspring Community Centre. Contact 01584 890284.

Ludlow Town Juniors F.C. Training: 5.45 – 6.45pm. Ludlow Stadium, Bromfield Road, Ludlow. U12, U13, U14. 7 - 8pm U15, U17, Colts. Visit www.clubplus.co.uk/ludlow-town-fc.

Zumba: 6 - 7pm. Rockspring Community Centre. Suitable for all abilities, come and have fun and get fit at the same time. Bring some water and a towel. £4.50 per session.

Ludlow Hockey Club: Juniors Trad Jazz Band: 8.45 - 10pm. The U13 Training: 6 - 7pm. Juniors U16 TUESDAY Rose & Crown, Ludlow. Playing and Training: 7 - 8pm. Men Training: 8 Needle-Craft and Natter: (Every singing popular tunes from the early 9.30pm. Moor Park School. Contact mention the Local Beacon whensongs! responding to adverts 1st and 3rd TuesdayPlease in the month).

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What’s on: during the week Rockspring Community Choir: 7.15 - 8.45pm. Rockspring Community Centre. Do you enjoy singing? If so come and join the Rockspring Community Choir. It doesn’t matter if you can’t read music or don’t have a fantastic voice, everyone welcome!

Sub only £3.Contact 01584 874922.

Poetry Cafe: (First Wednesday of the month). 7.30pm. Charlton Arms, Ludlow. Contact 01584 872813.

The Ludlow Story Telling Group: (every last Wednesday of the month except August and December). 7.30 - 9pm.The Sitting Room, Upstairs in The Blue Boar, Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1BB. All are invited to come with their stories or come to listen. hilary@changingtales.co.uk Ludlow Larks Community Choir: 7.30 - 9.30pm. Ludlow Women’s Centre. Led by Polly

Bolton. Songs from around the world. Contact 01584 823609.

THURSDAY Andali Fitness - Run Andali: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Meet at The Squirrel.

Contact Andy Silvey 07950 573505.

‘Fit for All’ Over 60s Exercise class: 11am – 12noon. Ludlow Women’s Centre, SY8 1AP. £5 includes refreshments. Contact Sophie Hamar 07962 103005 See advert on page 2.

Rockspring Thursdays: 12.15pm.

Rockspring Community Centre. Join us for a healthy lunch. We cook a hot meal every week e.g. Cottage Pie, Sausage & Mash, Lasagne, Chilli Con Carne, Quiche, Baked Potato with beans/cheese or Pasta Bake followed by a slice of homemade cake for only £2 – everyone welcome.

Good Grief Cafe: (Every first Thursday of the month). 3.30 - 5pm. The Pea Green Cafe, Ludlow Mascall Centre, SY8 1RZ. Support Group for Ludlow. It is a place to talk, listen and find mutual support following bereavement.

Advance notice of attending is advisable. Email: vafs@btinternet. com. Contact 01584 879035.

Fly-Tying Tuition: (1st Thursday of each month). 7pm. The Unicorn Inn, 66 Corve Street, Ludlow, SY8 1DU. If you fancy tying your own flies (for Fly-fishing) come on down and give it a go.Visit www.ludlowflytying.org.uk.

Ludlow Historical Research Group: 7 - 9pm (autumn, winter and spring only). Ludlow Museum Resource Centre (same building as the Library), Parkway, Ludlow.

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What’s on: during the week / month Bella A Cappella: 7.15 - 9.45pm.

Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Contact aimoevo@ hotmail.co.uk Edge Chamber Choir: 7.30 9.30pm. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow. Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Contact 01584 841053.

FRIDAY Andali Fitness - X-Plode: 9.15 10am and 5 - 6pm. Ludlow Rugby Club. 3 circuits. Contact Andy Silvey 07950 573505.

Keep on Crocheting: (Every 1st Friday in the month). 10.30am - 12.30pm. Loudwater Studio, Ludlow. £5 per person. These are fun sessions to help everyone build their skills and confidence in crochet whilst enjoying the company of others. All materials provided.

Learn to Crochet: (Every 3rd Friday in the month). 10.30am - 1.30pm. Loudwater Studio, Ludlow. £15 per person. We’ll give you all the help you need to get you crocheting with confidence.

Includes all materials and a hook to help you continue at home.

Ludlow Cancer Support Group: (Every 2nd & 4th Friday). 11am.Parish Room, St. Peter’s Church, Henley Road, Ludlow, SY8 1QZ. Family and friends are always welcome, and a sandwich lunch costing £2.50 may be ordered. Contact Rosemary Wood 07526 050119.

Little Hereford Voices Community Choir Rehearsals: 7.30 - 9.15pm. Little Hereford Village Hall. A non-audition choir formed 7 years ago with 30+ mixed voices. Subscriptions £3 per session (2018/2019 rate). Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. For term dates etc., visit www.lhvoices.wix.com/home.

SATURDAY Andali Fitness - Commandofit: 9 10am. Ludlow Rugby Club. Contact Andy Silvey 07950 573505.

Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre: 7-11 years 1 - 2pm, 1216 years 2-3pm. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Contact Jack Ludwig 07792 266225.

SUNDAY Ludlow Orchestra Rehearsals: Evenings at Wistanstow Village Hall.

Visit www.ludloworchestra.org.uk Make Your Weekends Wild!: (Every first Sunday in the month).

11am - 3pm. The Cut Visitor Centre, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6AH. Meet local experts and likeminded people whilst learning new skills and having fun outdoors! For ages 11-25 years. Booking essential.

Contact 01743 284280.

DURING THE MONTH Now - Monday 6th May

Now Sunday 29th September Sidney Nolan Trust – Exhibition: Open Wed–Fri 11am–4.30pm, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 12 noon–4.30pm. Rodd Court, The Rood, Presteigne, LD8 2LL. An exhibition in the former home of Sir Sidney & Lady Nolan. £5.50 adult, £2.75 conc., under 16s free.

Visit www.sidneynolantrust.org.

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Wednesday 1st May – Monday 6th May Ludlow May Fair: Ludlow Town Centre, Castle Square, Ludlow SY8 1AS. Ludlow May Fair – A traditional May Fair with a large variety of rides and amusements. Open every day till late throughout the May Bank Holiday, come along and have a fun day and night out in Ludlow.

Thursday 2nd May Ludlow CABWalk: 10am.The Buck’s Head Inn, Church Stretton, SY6 6BX (No car park, suggest adjacent public car parks off Lion Meadow). Grid Ref: 452 936. Contact Philip Horsfall 07751 214 194.

Good Grief Cafe: 3.30–5pm. The Pea Green Cafe, Ludlow Mascall Centre, SY8 1RZ. Support group for Ludlow. It is a place to talk, listen and find mutual support following bereavement. Advance notice of attending is advisable.

Contact 01584 879 035.

The Flower Garden Art Friday 3rd May Exhibition: 10am–5pm. Aardvark Stan and Ollie - Flicks in the Books, Manor Farm, Brampton Sticks Film: Film starts at 7.30pm Bryan, Bucknell, Shropshire SY7 with refreshments and a licensed Ludlow and District Over 50’s 0DH. A celebration of botanical bar available from 6.30pm.

Hills Discovery Club: (Every 2nd Friday in the art, garden pottery and sculpture, Shropshire month). 2pm. The Whitefriars by artists Sabina Rüber, Ruth Centre, School Road, SY7 9RS. Centre. There will be a speaker, Kirkby, Lottie O’Leary and Tony £5 per adult, £3 per child, £15 tea, biscuits and raffle. Contact Hall. All welcome, free entry and per family, booking advised.

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Contact 01547 530responding 744. Contact 01588 676 060.

Meditation for Daily Life: 1pm.

Friends Meeting House, St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ. Drop in class. Contact 01384 569956.

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What’s on: during the month Saturday 4th May – Saturday 11th May

knowledge and anecdotes of the area. Contact 01588 676 060.

‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ – An Exhibition in Two Parts by Tamsin Bridge – Part 1: ‘Forest Tales’: Various venues in Ludlow - see advert for full details. A series of Story Boxes inspired by forest, fairy tale and memory.

Email: tamsinbridge@live.co.uk.

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Sunday 5th May Bluebell Walk with Keith Pybus: 10.30am–12.30pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, SY7 9RS. £5 per person.

Booking advised. Keith will lead you from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on a memorable experience to one of the best places in Shropshire to see bluebells, sharing his

Lucton School Open Day: 10am–4pm. Lucton, HR6 9PN. Contact 01568 782 000. See advert on back cover.

Presteigne Food and Flower Festival: 10am–4pm. In and around Presteigne Town Centre. Visit www.presteigneconnect.co.uk.

Tuesday 7th May Ludlow CAB Walk: 10am. The Sitwell Arms, Bucknell, SY7 0AA. Grid Ref: 452 936. A walk to hopefully see the bluebells.

Contact Richard 01584 875 980.

Friday 10th May Ludlow Cancer Support Group - Painting with Bob Wallis: 11am.

Parish Room, St. Peter’s Church, Henley Road, Ludlow, SY8 1QZ. Offering a friendly environment where members can meet, relax and support one another. Membership is free to anyone diagnosed with cancer, no matter when the diagnosis was made. Family and friends are always welcome, and a sandwich lunch costing £2.50 may be ordered. Contact Rosemary Wood 07526 050 119.

Saturday 11th May – Sunday 12th May Ludlow Spring Festival: Ludlow Castle, Castle Square, Ludlow SY8 1AY. Take 200 Real ales, combine 60 passionate, local food and drink producers, mix in toe tapping live music, over 180 spectacular classic cars what do you get...The Ludlow Spring

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What’s on: during the month Festival of course! Visit www. ludlowspringfestival.co.uk.

Wednesday 15th May – Saturday 25th May ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ – An Exhibition in Two Parts by Tamsin Bridge – Part 2: ‘Installation’: Open Wed–Sat 10.30am–4.30pm. Photo Space Gallery 1, Quality Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AR. Email: tamsinbridge@ live.co.uk. See advert on page 4.

Friday 17th May Ludlow CAB Walk: 4pm. The Bennets Inn, Knowberry, SY8 3LL. Grid Ref: 582 745. A four mile walk with optional evening meal.

Contact Susan 01584 877 315.

Saturday 18th May Mortimer History Society Spring

Conference: 10am–4.45pm.

Leominster Priory.‘The Mortimers to 1330: from Wigmore to Ruler of England’. Expert speakers on the medieval Mortimers from their origins in Normandy to control of England. Tickets £22.50 (members of the MHS £17.50); lunch (optional) £12. Visit www. mor timerhistor ysociety.org.uk.

Contact 01584 831 654.

with smallholders and those who have a love of the outdoors at its heart. Visit www.rwas.wales. See advert and article on pages 24 & 25.

BlueFoot Blacksmithing – One Day Taster Course: Contact Pete Smith LWCB 01544 267 810. See advert on page 4.

Tuesday 21st May – Thursday 23rd May

Saturday 18th May Sunday 19th May Smallholding & Countryside Festival: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, LD2 3DB. The Smallholding and Countryside Festival is a weekend-long event,

Tuesday 21st May Ludlow CAB Walk: 10am. The Royal Forester Inn, Callow Hill, DY14 9XW. (On the A456) Grid Ref: 743 738. Contact Tom 01584 878 292.

BlueFoot Blacksmithing – Three Day Course: Contact Pete Smith LWCB 01544 267 810. See advert on page 4.

Friday 24th May Ludlow Cancer Support Group – My Favourite Painting with Howard Goslyn: 11am.

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Parish Room, St. Peter’s Church, Henley Road, Ludlow, SY8 1QZ. Offering a friendly environment where members can meet, relax and support one another.

Membership is free to anyone diagnosed with cancer, no matter when the diagnosis was made.

Family and friends are always welcome, and a sandwich lunch costing £2.50 may be ordered.

Visit www.ludlowcancersupport. org. Contact Rosemary Wood 07526 050 119.

Saturday 25th May

Ludlow Orchestra Spring Concert: 7.30pm. St Laurence’s Church, College Street, Ludlow SY8 1AJ. Tickets: £12 (under 19s free) from Ludlow Assembly Rooms,The Wool Shop, members of the orchestra or at the door.

Visit www.ludloworchestra.org.uk.

See advert and article on page 9.

Monday 27th May The Greatest Showman – Flicks in the Sticks Film: Film starts at 5.30pm with themed crafts, refreshments and a licensed bar available from 4.30pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, SY7 9RS. £5 per adult, £3 per child, £15 per family, booking advised. Contact 01588 676 060.

Thursday 30th May Ludlow CAB Walk: 10am. Venue TBC. Contact leaders for final details of venue. Contact Raf 01584 529 379 or Geoff 01584 879 895.

Friday 14th June

Ludlow Cancer Support Group – Poetry with Barbara Hall:

11am. Parish Room, St. Peter’s Church, Henley Road, Ludlow, SY8 1QZ. Family and friends are always welcome, and a sandwich lunch costing £2.50 may be ordered. Contact Rosemary Wood 07526 050 119.

Friday 28th June Ludlow Cancer Support Group–Luncheon Party in Joan’s Garden: 11am. Parish Room, St. Peter’s Church, Henley Road, Ludlow, SY8 1QZ. Membership is free to anyone diagnosed with cancer, no matter when the diagnosis was made. Family and friends are always welcome, and a sandwich lunch costing £2.50 may be ordered. Visit www.ludlowcancersuppor t.org.

Contact Rosemary Wood 07526 050 119.

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