Local Ludlow Issue 5 November 2018

The community magazine for Ludlow and surrounding villages

November 2018 • Issue 5

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Welcome to our November issue.

The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep

For the town of Ludlow and the surrounding villages Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB Email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk

New advertisers join us this month. Visage, page 3. Twyford Cookers, pages 6 & 7. Quintessential Hair & Beauty, page 7. Vaughans Sandwich & Salad Bar, page 9. Ad Hoc Theatre Company, page 10. Loudwater Studio, page 10.

Alker Plumbing and Heating, page 15. Wildegoose Nursery, page 20. Moor Park, page 20. The Goat Company, page 24. 1865 Property Services, page 28. Pure Rejuve Facial Aesthetic Clinic, back cover.

Please do show your support to all our advertisers this month.

Do you need to order some firewood? Read our article on page 3. Stock up before winter arrives.

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“From placing our very first advert in Local Ludlow we had a few customers at our salvage yard the first day it was out! An absolute pleasure to deal with Lisa Marie and her team too! Thank you! ” - Kai and Kev Smart, Ludlow Salvage

We have business profiles for you this month.

Smithy Studio, pages 4 & 5. Twyford Cookers, page 6. This type of feature is a great way for businesses to explain more about their business. We have some exciting local businesses booked in for future months. If this appeals to your business, get in touch.

This month two of our advertisers have supplied some financial advice (see page 14) and some legal advice (see page 16). We hope you find these articles useful.

Our What’s On listings continue to grow. It has been an absolute pleasure to hear how useful this part of our magazine is to you. If you are involved in a local group, run a fitness class, organise a one off event - get in touch.

Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo: Lisa Marie and Cariad Badham)

Competition: (Winner of October Competition: Clare Broome, Ludlow)

The lucky winner of this month’s word search competition will enjoy £15 to spend with any business advertising in this issue. Complete the word search on page 13 and tell us which business you want to spend the winnings at. Closing date 16th November 2018.

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We are a restaurant with rooms serving dinner Tuesday to Saturday night between 6pm and 9pm

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Old Downton Lodge, Downton on the Rock, Ludlow SY8 2HU

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Firewood explained Burning firewood logs is a much more environmentally friendly process than burning other fossil fuels such as coal, oil or gas. Burning logs releases CO2 into the atmosphere. But providing a tree is planted to replace each tree burnt, the same amount of CO2 will be absorbed by the tree as it grows, so the net release of CO2 into the atmosphere will be zero.

Kiln Dried Logs: Kiln Dried Logs burn hotter than seasoned logs or green logs - with less moisture contained in the kiln dried log, less energy is required to burn off residual moisture and therefore more energy converts into heat. Kiln Dried Logs are much more efficient - the higher temperatures generated by kiln dried logs mean that everything is burnt, even the gasses released by the wood. In a cooler fire, these would simply escape up the chimney. They are also more economical because they burn hotter and more efficiently, you use less of them to achieve the same heat output. Kiln Dried Logs are better for the environment as they produce much less smoke when burnt compared to wet unseasoned wood, leading to cleaner air. Kiln Dried Logs help to prolong the life of your appliance - the higher temperatures burn off the water and the sap remaining in the wood, stopping it from building up on the inside of your appliance as tar, which over time, can foul and rust your appliance leading to a loss of efficiency.

and 50%. Because of the lower moisture content seasoned logs will burn hotter and more efficiently than unseasoned logs. For the same reason Kiln Dried Logs at approximately 20% moisture, burn hotter and more efficiently still.

So if you see a local farmer offering a bag of wood at a bargain price, you might not be getting a bargain, you might end up clogging up your chimney with tar, and maybe your living space with smoke, all with very little output heat. Don’t forget to stock up before winter arrives.

Unseasoned logs: Unseasoned logs can be burnt, but only on open fires and even then it’s not recommended.

You wouldn’t throw water on a fire and expect good results, but that is exactly what you are doing if you try and burn an unseasoned log that may contain up to 60% water. It is also not good for the environment as wet, unseasoned logs give off considerably more smoke as well compared to kiln dried logs or smokeless fuel, leading to lower air quality levels.

The difference between a seasoned and an unseasoned log: Unseasoned logs or green logs basically means that a log has been freshly cut and is likely to have a high moisture content - i.e. above 50%. A seasoned log however, has been cut and dry stored for a long period of time so that the moisture content is considerably less - between 30

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Sue Kelsall Smithy Studio Name: Sue Kelsall. Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, Shropshire SY7 0DH. When was the business started? Smithy opened its doors at Easter 2018, after 3 months of intensely chilly refurbishment. It was a labour of love with a touch of madness.

What made you set up the business? The Old Forge was cold, dark, damp and unloved. I was given the opportunity to breathe new life into the space, this quickly happened once the wood burner was installed along with wall to wall carpeting and ambient lighting to enhance the goods on display.

some amazing people - soggy cyclists on their way from John O`Groats to Lands End, Queen Victoria look-alikes who work with schoolchildren, psychotherapists, healers, holiday-makers, from as far afield as N.Z, the USA and Russia. And of course my wonderful band of makers, Danielle Flowers (jewellery), Dave Mullin (ceramics), Pete Smith (blacksmith), Lottie O’Leary (stone-carver), Hannah Davis (bespoke tweed), Samuel Bebb (painter), and Howard Lewis (artist in wood), to name a few…

Smithy was just waiting to become a rural gallery, where I could showcase local makers, of which there are many, as this area is rich in talented artists and makers.

What has been the biggest help to building your business up? My tenacity! And the support of friends and makers (BIG thanks to you all).

Where are you based? The Old Blacksmiths Forge, part of the Harley estate in Brampton Bryan, home to a variety of artists and makers.

List five goals on your business to-do list: To share Smithy Studio opening hours next year, by involving artists/ makers, so that I can have the occasional weekend off.

Do you have ambitions to move or grow bigger? I aim to become a part of the local community and become recognised as a place where you can find something unique while feeling relaxed enough to mooch among the varied selection of locally made crafts, design-led home wares and wonderful paintings.

To become known as a go-to gallery for that special ‘something’, establish continuing links with makers, and promote ‘new’ talent.

Two lessons having your own business has taught you? 1. Always open on time... and stay open until closing, consistency is everything!

2. Chat with every visitor, make them feel welcome and they will no doubt talk to someone else. There is nothing like word of mouth.

What is your ideal customer? The one who relaxes on the Smithy Studio sofa, and has time to notice the quirky stuff. It’s a feast for the eyes, we have an amazing selection of beautiful handmade wares.

What is your greatest achievement in your business?

Transforming an unloved space into a warm and welcoming Aladdin’s cave brimming with goodies. Meeting

Have any hidden talents come to light since starting the business? Having a Fine Art degree and design background proves really useful when explaining the skills involved in making.

For me, it’s crucial that prospective purchasers have the ‘story’ of how much work goes into a hand-made product.

We live in a throwaway society and it is important to me that I can explain the value of a handcrafted item.

What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you while doing your job? Being involved in Brampton Bryan Scarecrow Day. It’s an annual event in the village, when we are encouraged to make a scarecrow and the village is overrun with visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the ‘other side’ of life on the estate, the manor house and castle. This year’s theme was Music and it was very entertaining to see the range of music-related scarecrows. Smithy Studio had its very

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LUDLOW DRAIN SERVICES

MODERN RUSTIC AND HANDMADE HOMEWARES

For all your drainage & sewage solutions

Ludlow Drain Services are a Specialist Drainage Company providing design, installation, repair and maintenance of all aspects of sewage – foul and storm drains across Shropshire, Powys and the West Midlands

• Drain Repairs and Maintenance • Drain Cleaning and Unblocking • High Pressure Water Jetting • Septic Tank Emptying

Opening times: Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11-4

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0DH

• Groundworks • Toilets and Sinks Unblocked

www.thesmithystudio.co.uk 07811042478

• Soakaway Installations • CCTV Drain Surveys

own George Formby leaning on a lamp post.

Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you and your business? Opening hours have increased for the run up to Christmas, and I am hoping people will support local makers by shopping at Smithy.

• Drain Relining and Repairs • Emergency 24/7 Callout

A handmade gift has a special value, and shows you care enough to not just shop online.

We’re open in November and December, until and including Christmas eve, on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am–4pm.

What have you done today to make you feel proud?

It’s so satisfying when visitors compliment the space and say how much they love to pop in and see what’s new.

What do you know now that you wish you knew before starting your business? I wish I’d known how many motorbikes pass Smithy Studio on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, and how much Teddy my terrier (Smithy’s welcome committee and general dogsbody), likes to bark at every single one!

Sum your business up in five words: Slow shopping, relaxing rural retail.

01588 680 383 07989 083 363

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Twyford Cookers of Leominster Rose & Ian Norman set up Twyford Cookers of Leominster in 1994, with a love of AGA cookers.

Twyford Cookers employs 13 people since becoming an AGA distributor in 2014, and covering a post code area including Powys, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and parts of Shropshire.Their primary customers are discerning cooks and homemakers, from those who love a comforting country kitchen to fans of the modern classic kitchen style.

When was the business started? In 1994 after we moved to Herefordshire and set up Twyford Farm as our business and home base. We renovated the farmhouse to incorporate a large farmhouse kitchen and installed a four-oven oil-fired AGA cooker which was renovated by my husband. In the early days our customers visited the farm and my husband renovated the AGAs in the attached barn.

My son joined us in the business shortly afterwards.

The business grew from our good reputation and happy customers. We eventually moved the business from the farm to a factory unit in Moreton-on-Lugg.

What made you set up the business? We had run an antique shop in Cheltenham, specializing in antique fireplaces. We experienced two recessions during that time, and decided to move to Herefordshire to start a new life.

Where are you based? We are now based on Leominster Enterprise Estate, loving our wonderful showroom with lots of room for customers to park.

Do you have ambitions to move or grow bigger? We are currently engaged in developing our showroom to encompass built-in cookers. This is Phase 3 of our expansion. We are a Rayburn Heat Centre, and stock AGA cookers, Masterchef, Rangemaster, Lacanche, La Cornue Fe, Brittania, Fisher Paykel and Falcon cookers, and many other AGA related products.

We have an AGA cookshop and a Betty Twyford homewares shop at the same location. We also still renovate a small number of selected and newer AGA cookers for those customers who are on a kitchen budget. We also offer 0% finance which has been a tremendous help for some of our customers.

Have you won any awards in your business?

Awarded and authorized by AGA to be their official renovator nationwide in the late 1990s.This enabled our business to grow.

Do you need to do any annual training to keep up your qualification up to date? We frequently send our staff to France to receive training from the Lacanche factory, and to the AGA headquarters in Telford. Our Rayburn engineers attend the Telford factory for updates in technology.

Two lessons having your own business has taught you? To be prepared to work past the 5pm shut off to catch up on the day, and sometimes to work on a Sunday! To plan, to seek new products and knowledge and to be understanding of our customers’ needs.

We are always polite and we go the extra mile when it comes to giving the right advice and service. We ensure that people have a good experience when they visit our showroom and we offer them cake and biscuits and coffee or tea when they arrive.

What is your ideal job/client? We love to identify the needs of our customers – often our customers are contemplating a kitchen make-over, and we offer four different kitchen companies to give them the advice should they need it.

What is your greatest achievement in your business?

Growing our business from very small beginnings, and surviving the ups and downs of the British economy.

We are a family-run business. My husband is CEO, I am the marketing director, my son is the technical director and my daughter is our resident cook. We run cooking classes and demonstrations for wouldbe customers to help them gain confidence in their choice of AGA or Rayburn or Rangecooker.

Is there anything else you’d like people to know about your business? We’ve developed our own range of kitchen textiles, enamelware and homewares with our Betty Twyford brand. The collection is related to running a domestic kitchen.

We’re focused on creating our range to be British made and made in Herefordshire.

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VAUGHANS SANDWICH & SALAD BAR 14 King Street • Ludlow • 01584 875453 Over 20 of our own made fillings All available in sandwich, baps, baguettes, & jacket potatoes .

Salad boxes to fill from our entire menu, cold & hot .

Hot local rare breed roast pork .

Rare breed sausages from Andrew Francis butchers .

Roasted Game chips seasoned with rosemary & garlic .

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2 One-Man Plays! Walking football When first performed, The Confessions of Jon-Jak Crusoe received glowing reviews.

“A brilliantly written - Birmingham Mail

tragi-comic

monologue.”

While The Stage wrote: “Holds the audience spellbound with a solo performance of great virtuosity.”

Crusoe is a would-be writer struggling to pen a work of genius inspired by his muse, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, ‘the frog scribbler’, but is unable to get past the first line. He rails hilariously but despairingly against his fate.

We received a letter from a reader, Mr Des Palmer.

Des has Vascular Dementia. He’s enjoyed Walking Football that was organised by a local man George at Rockspring Community Centre. However due to the lack in numbers, these sessions have now stopped.

Des is appealing for any local people with Dementia interested in attending Walking Football? If the numbers are there, Des and George will be able to start this up again. Please contact Des on 01584 877021.

The Unkindest Cut is a new play, which Gareth has written specially for local actor, Peter Hayter, after seeing his performances as Falstaff and in Alan Bennet’s Talking Heads. Peter plays an actor, consumed by a lifelong desire to play Marc Antony. Alas, throughout his acting life he is condemned to playing merely walk-ons and bit parts. Until one night, a bloody and hilarious conclusion allows him to achieve his dream.

Kevin Smart

7.30pm on 21st - 22nd November at Ludlow Brewery.Tickets £12.00.

AD HOC THEATRE COMPANY

Presents 2 One-Man Plays By Gareth Owen

The Confessions of Jon-Jak Crusoe Performed by Gareth Owen

The Unkindest Cut Performed by Peter Hayter

“A torrent of Jovial mockery... hard to beat for intelligent high spirits” - J.W Lambert, Sunday Times “Gripping and brilliant” - Sy Syna, News of New York 7.30 pm on 21st - 22nd November at Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, SY8 2PQ

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Loudwater Studio

Getting people of all abilities creative in Ludlow

01584 877272 16A Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1EN Reg Charity No: 1017893

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NOVEMBER

Tips for Gardeners

• Quality Point of Lay Hens, Ducks & Geese • Pygmy Goats, Alpacas, Ouessant Sheep & Miniature Pigs • Housing, Runs & Enclosures

Flower Garden

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING DEAL 10% off Housing & Hens on Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

2 Continue planting tulips and hyacinths 2 Divide perennials 2 Protect young, tender plants from wet and frost Kitchen Garden 2 Plant garlic bulbs 2 Continue to plant fruit trees

Open Tuesday - Saturday 9.00am - 4.30pm Hope-Under-Dinmore, Leominster, HR6 0PX Off A49, through Village Centre

2 Plant summer flowering raspberry canes and other soft fruit Greenhouse 2 Ventilate the greenhouse well on sunny days 2 Reduce watering to a minimal level

A passion for all things green..

2 Grow windowsill salads and herbs

Providing a professional and reliable service, tailored specifically to meet your individual requirements.

The Lawn

We specialise in all aspects of tree surgery, felling, planting and hedgerow management.

We also provide other services, see website for more information.

2 Keep off the lawn as much as possible to prevent damage when wet 2 Lay turf if required

We are a small passionate team, qualified to N.P.T.C standards and fully insured.

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2 Carry out any winter digging or forking over 2 Check for any plants that may be damaged by

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Self Assessment Tax Returns The deadline for online submission of selfassessment tax returns for tax year 2017/18 is 31st January 2019, unless filing a paper return, which needed submitting by 31st October 2018.

This applies to individuals who are self-employed, partnerships, shareholders in receipt of dividends in excess of ÂŁ5,000, directors and those with rental income to name a few.

HMRC issue penalties for late submission of selfassessment returns even where there is no tax liability or the tax due was paid on time. Penalties increase further if a tax return becomes more than 3 months overdue with daily penalties increasing to a maximum of ÂŁ900 plus the potential for tax geared penalties ranging from 5% to 100% of the tax liability in more serious cases.

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An Independent Family Business Private Chapel of Rest Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Covering North Herefordshire and South Shropshire Home Visits Always Available 24 Hour Service

01584 879035 Visit vallenfuneralsludlow.co.uk

8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1ND

Established since 1970 Alker plumbing and heating install service and repair domestic and commercial Heating systems 4 Poyner Rd, Ludlow, Shopshire, SY8 1QT

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Named best new Funeral Planner of the Year Ludlow funeral director, Victoria Allen Funeral Services, has been named best newcomer at this year’s Funeral Planner of the Year Awards, run by funeral plan provider Golden Charter.

Hosted by radio DJ Ken Bruce, the awards took place at the spectacular National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and featured a performance by the world-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

In addition to the Funeral Planner of the Year accolade, the Woodland Trust has dedicated trees on behalf of Victoria Allen Funeral Services, which are to be planted locally at Uffmoor Wood in the West Midlands, in recognition of the company’s achievement.

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Victoria said: “More and more people are pre-arranging their funerals and it’s so important that we can recommend a planning company with full confidence, knowing the client’s money is safe and that everyone, including ourselves, will receive a good service. We’re delighted to have won this award and look forward to working with Golden Charter for many years to come.”

Golden Charter CEO Suzanne Grahame said: “The respected and caring work of independent funeral directors within their local communities often goes unrecognised and so it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the team at Victoria Allen Funeral Services for their tremendous achievement in winning this newcomer award.

“The award recognises the excellent service the team from Victoria Allen Funeral Services has delivered to their local community, by helping individuals through the funeral plan process and supporting families when they need it the most.”

The Funeral Planner of the Year Awards celebrate the independent funeral directors who are excelling in promoting pre-paid funeral plans, and by doing so providing peace of mind for families that everything is taken care of.

Photo: Victoria Allen receiving the award from Daniel Hare, National Sales Manager, Golden Charter

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (‘LPAs’) What are they?

These are legal documents which are needed when you or someone close to you is diagnosed with dementia or other illnesses or conditions which affect a person’s ability to make decisions. There are two types of LPA, one for financial decisions and one for health and care decisions.

Why are they needed?

They are needed to ensure that, if you are unable to make decisions, the person you trust is able to act on your behalf to prevent them having practical difficulties in running your affairs. The LPA for financial decisions allows the person you choose, known as an ‘Attorney’,

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to look after your bank accounts, manage your finances and even sell your home. Equally important is the LPA for health and care decisions which allows your Attorney to make decisions such as where you should live and the type of medical treatment and care you should receive.

When should I make them?

You are never too young to make LPAs! At the very least, however, they need to be made while you are still fit and well as they are quite complex and require a lot of thought and care. Ideally, they are made at the same time as making your Will.

How do I find out more?

For more information, and a no obligation discussion, please contact Janna Vigar, Solicitor at mfg Solicitors LLP at 9 Corve Street, Ludlow, SY8 1DE by telephoning on 01584 873156 or emailing janna.vigar@mfgsolicitors.com.

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Join us for the 20th anniversary of the Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre!

Join the hugely popular Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre for the 20th anniversary!

Celebrating 20 years of delicious food and drink, top-notch entertainment for all ages, shopping and more within the atmospheric ruins of Ludlow’s very own medieval castle (Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November).

Your Christmas starts here - don’t miss out on this weekend of wonders! From familiar faces and regular guests to brand new entertainment, stallholders and more, there’s something for all interests and ages at the Fayre. A packed programme of entertainment from panto and live music to jugglers, jesters, fighting knights and more - comes free with your ticket. Plus don’t miss out on the hands-on activities, from circus skills to spell-making and self-portraits with a twist!

For the first time, they’re introducing an evening

only hot cocktail bar (Saturday from 6pm only), plus there’s new walkabout theatre from The Flying Buttresses. With live music, theatre and shows throughout the day, there’s plenty to keep you entertained as you browse the wares – don’t forget to treat yourself too!

When you’ve worked up an appetite, there’s plenty to eat and drink too, from hog roasts and hot chestnuts to jacket potatoes, tasty cheeses, Indian snacks and more. Don’t forget to try some mulled wine or cider too or wrap up warm with hot chocolate and extra marshmallows!

The Fayre’s open all weekend but with late night opening on Saturday only, join in the carols and browse for just £5 (6-9pm, online only, £6 on the gate) and enjoy the sun setting over the castle towers.

For tickets and more information, head over to the website - www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk

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Christmas at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Local residents and users of the A49 through Craven Arms will notice something different this year as the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre will be lit up with Christmas lights, including a large Christmas tree which will be proudly displayed at the Centre’s entrance.

The Centre will also be hosting the Craven Arms Christmas Lights switch on event this year too on Saturday 24th November. With Santa’s grotto, face painting and children’s rides and activities, there will be lots to entertain the children. There will also be delicious Christmas fayre alongside Christmas shopping and stalls plus much more. The event starts at 3pm, the lights will switch on at 5.30pm and the centre will be open until 8pm.

Continuing the festive celebrations into December, the Centre will be holding their annual Vegetarian Christmas Cookery Course on Thursday 6th

December and their Christmas menu will be available throughout the whole month. The award winning café can accommodate large party bookings alongside individual tables so that everyone can enjoy their delicious Christmas Fayre. The Christmas Menu, event details and all booking information can be found on the website, www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk.

Make your own Christmas Wreath at Wildegoose Nursery Sunday 2nd December 10 – 4:30pm Learn how to make a beautiful Christmas Wreath from nature’s bounty, using an extraordinary array of seed heads, fruits, foliage and berries foraged from the Walled Garden at Millichope Park. You will also create a magnificent floral arrangement from forced bulbs and foraged materials to decorate your home ready for the festive season.

Get Ready for Christmas with Wildegoose Nursery Sunday 25th November 10 – 4pm Make your own Christmas cards and gift tags with Ludlow based graphic designer Dulcie Fulton.

Using linocut techniques and Dulcie’s fabulous portable printing press create your own unique greetings cards and beautiful tags to adorn your Christmas presents.

Each course £75, includes lunch, to book please call 01584 841890 or email office@wildegoosenursery.co.uk

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Crazily Creative Mondays: Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. A free-flow creative group for adults with disabilities and their support staff where creativity comes first.

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

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.

Go MAD in Ludlow: 5 - 6.30pm at Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

Contact Simon & Suzanne. Email mad@ludproduction.co.uk.

Hughes. New members are always welcome. Contact 01584 872492.

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.

TUESDAY

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.

Pilates: 12.30pm. Diddlebury Hall. Contact Sarah Grocutt, Fitness Excel 07967 482510. See advert on page 23.

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

Pilates: 10am.The Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Contact Sarah Grocutt, Fitness Excel 07967 482510. See advert on page 23.

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

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What’s on: during the week Learn to Jive: 7.30 - 8.30pm.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. For beginners. Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed. £5. Contact 01989 750354.

Ludlow Choral Society: 7.30 9.30pm. Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow. Large nonaudition choir. Rehearsals every Tuesday. New members always welcome. Contact 07834 180071. www.ludlowchoral.org.uk.

WEDNESDAY Rockspring Clay & Craft: (Every other Wednesday). Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. – Taking place every fortnight a group for Adults with Learning Disabilities to come and have some creative fun. Focusing on different creative activities everyone will get to learn a new creative skill. Email:

loudwater@visionhomes.org.uk.

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.

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.

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.

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 Ludlow Local Produce Market: (2nd and 4th Thursday of every

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What’s on: during the week month). 9am - 2pm. Ludlow Market, Castle Square, Ludlow. Ludlow Local Produce Market is a large, twice-monthly farmers’ market selling a wide range of everyday and specialist food and drink produced within 30 miles of Ludlow. For details of stallholders please visit the Local to Ludlow website - www. localtoludlow.org.uk.

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.

The Good Grief Café – Bereavement Support Group: (Every third Thursday in the

month). 3.30 – 5pm. The Pea Green Café, Ludlow Mascall Centre, Ludlow SY8 1RZ. Offering friendship and support. It would be helpful to advise in advance that you’d like to join so please email Jo Shield at Victoria Allen Funeral Services: vafs@ btinternet. com or contact 01584 879035.

Ludlow. Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Contact 01584 841053.

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.

Pilates Progressions with Equipment: 10.30-11.30am.

Diddlebury Hall. Contact Sarah Grocutt, Fitness Excel 07967 482510. See advert on page 23.

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,

FRIDAY Yoga: 9.15 - 10.15am. Diddlebury Hall. Contact Sarah Grocutt, Fitness Excel 07967 482510. See advert on page 23.

Meditation for Daily Life: 1pm.

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

SATURDAY Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre: 7-11 years 1 - 2pm, 12-

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What’s on: during the week / month 16 years 2-3pm. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Contact Jack Ludwig 07792 266225.

year old, booking advised. Contact 01588 676060. See advert and article on page 20 & 21.

SUNDAY

Now Saturday 3rd November

Antique and Collectors Fair: (Usually held fortnightly on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month).

9am - 4pm. Ludlow Market, Castle Square. www.ludlow.org. uk/ludlowmarket.html Ludlow Orchestra Rehearsals: Evenings at Wistanstow Village Hall.

Visit www.ludloworchestra.org.uk DURING THE MONTH Now Friday 2nd November Mary Anning and the Dinosaurs – October Half Term Activity: 1 2.30pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. £4 per accompanied 3-11

Treasure Trail of Ludlow: Ludlow Town Centre, Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ. To raise money for the Assembly Rooms exciting refurbishment. £2 to enter. Pick up a form from LAR, Castle Bookshop, Blue Boar, Chang Thai, Broadbean or the Museum. Look at Ludlow in a way you have never looked before!

Now Sunday 4th November Halloween Spooky Fun: 10.30am - 5pm. Hampton Court Estate, Hope-Under-Dinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN. This is the only time in the year when the cellars are open to the public. Do you have

the nerve to go past the ‘Beware of the Bats’ sign and down the steps to see what lies beneath the MediEvil Castle where scary cobwebs and screaming ghouls await you? It’s creepy, it’s crawly, it’s cool, but it’s fun. Fancy dress optional. Visit www. hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk.

Spooky Halloween Family Trail: 11am - 4pm at Brockhampton Estate, Bringsty, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB. Explore the ruined chapel, orchards and around the manor house to discover the spooky hidden clues and discover the history behind Hallowe’en. £2.50 per trail, includes and prize. Normal admission applies. Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/brockhampton-estate.

Halloween Event at Ralph Court Gardens: 5 - 8.30pm at Ralph Court Gardens, Ralph Court, Edwyn

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What’s on: during the month Ralph, Bromyard, HR7 4LU. Once again, Ralph Court Gardens will be transformed into a horrific Halloween venue with hundreds of glowing pumpkins interspersed with smoke and creatures of the night will fill the gardens creating a memorable visit.

Visit www.ralphcourtgardens.co.uk.

Now Monday 19th November ‘Mammoths in Shropshire, Lions in Venice’ - Acrylics by Diana Nuttall: 10am - 4pm Monday to Sunday.

Shropshire Hills Cafe, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RS. Admission free.Contact 01588 676060. See advert and article on page 20 & 21.

Thursday 1st November Halloween Market: Ludlow Market, Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AS. A market with a Halloween theme in Ludlow’s Market Square. Visit www.ludlow. org.uk/ludlowmarket.html.

Friday 2nd November Ludlow Autumn Foraging Course: Mortimer Forest, Black Pool Car Park, Ludlow, SY8 4DZ. This course is a simple foraging walk around Mortimer Forest where we will identify a number of edible and poisonous wild mushrooms, fruits and plants.

Price: £45 per adult, £22.50 under 16’s, under 12’s free Contact 01981 590604.

Hampton Court Laser & Firework Spectacular: 6 - 7.30pm. Hampton Court Estate, Hope-UnderDinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN. Beautiful Hampton Court Castle near Leominster ends the season with their Amazing Laser Show and Spectacular Firework Display. Throughout the evening see the Castle, woodland and skies above transformed with the amazing laser show. Food and refreshments

will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact 01568 797676.

Saturday 3rd November Ludlow Orchestra Concert:7.30pm.

St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow. Guest conductor Jonathan Lyness, Violin soloist Susanne Stanzeleit. Beethoven Egmont Overture, Dvorak Violin Concerto, Mendelssohn Scottish Symphony. Tickets £12 (under 16s free) from The Wool Shop, Ludlow Assembly Rooms or on the door.

Visit www.ludloworchestra.org.uk.

Saturday 3rd November Sunday 4th November Frost Fair: 10.30am - 4pm.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. Join us for our Frost Fair and festive celebrations here at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. With a wide selection of handmade crafts and Christmas gifts from talented Shropshire crafts people, you’re sure to find that special gift for your family and friends. Free entry. Contact 01588 676060.

See advert and article on page 20 & 21.

Tuesday 6th November Ludlow CAB Walk: 10am. The Ragleth Inn, SY6 6RB. Grid ref: 443 919. Ash/Callow Hollow. 6+ miles.

Contact Richard 01584 875980.

Wednesday 7th November Pottery for All: 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £5 per person.

Always loved the idea of creating things from clay but not sure where to start or have some experience but need somewhere to work and a kiln to fire your work? Come and join us at Loudwater. We’ll teach you from the basics up including slab, coil, press moulds, glaze and more. There’s lots

of fun to be had getting your hands dirty with clay. Email: loudwater@ visionhomes.org.uk. Contact 01584 877272. See advert on page 10.

Thursday 8th November Knit and Natter: 1.15 – 3.15pm. St. Laurence’s Church, Ludlow. Bring your needles, hooks and your latest project and join us for an afternoon of skill sharing and fun. Free. Email: loudwater@visionhomes.org. uk. Contact 01584 877272. See advert on page 10.

Gin Evening: 7pm. Ludlow Kitchen, Ludlow, SY8 2JR. Join us at this unique evening of Gin tasting hosted by our experts.

Sample a range of gins and tonics, enjoy a few nibbles and quiz the experts in this fun and informative master class.

Places are limited and booking is essential. Tickets £12.50 each.

Contact 01584 856000.

Friday 9th November Sewing with Karen: 10am - 1pm.

Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £18 per person (including all materials).

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

Saturday 10th November “Cooking Thai” - Cookery Course: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. Get your taste buds tingling with this Thai Cookery Course with Sheela Udeshi, focussing on healthy eating and delicious flavours.

Prepare mouth watering dishes to include: Green Papaya Salad, Sweet and Salty Nuts, Pad Thai Noodles and Aubergine and Black Bean Stir Fry. £35 per person to include all ingredients and a recipe book to take home. In this hands on session, enjoy a sit down meal of the food you cook. Booking essential.

What’s on: during the month Contact 01588 676060. See advert and article on page 20 & 21.

Mortimer History Society “Castles in the Welsh Marches & Wales: Trouble & Strife in the Middle Ages”. Registration from 9.30am, programme starts at 10am and finishes at 1pm. Grange Court, Leominster. 3 talks on early Earth & Timber Castles; Norman Stone Castles; Castles of the Welsh Princes. Tickets: Members £9; Non-members £13.00 (includes refreshments). Full programme and booking available online at www.mortimerhistorysociety.org. uk. Or, contact Philip Hume 01584 831654; or, send a cheque made out ‘Mortimer History Society’ to Philip Hume, Waterloo Lodge, Orleton Common, Ludlow SY8 4JG giving your full contact details, the names of all those for whom you are booking and whether they are members or not.

Sunday 11th November Remembrance Sunday Service & Parade: 10am - 1pm. Castle Square & St Laurence’s Church, Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AY. A Remembrance Sunday service, wreath laying at the War Memorial and parade. Visit www.stlaurences.org.uk Tuesday 13th November Needle-Craft and Natter: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. Free. Do you sew, knit, crochet, rag-rug, embroider, or enjoy any other needle-craft but never quite have the time or space to dedicate to your skill? Then join us every fortnight for a morning of creative fun and skill swapping in the company of others.

Email: loudwater@visionhomes.org. uk. Contact 01584 877272. See advert on page 10.

Pottery for All: 1.30 – 3.30pm.

Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway

Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £5 per person.

Always loved the idea of creating things from clay but not sure where to start or have some experience but need somewhere to work and a kiln to fire your work? Come and join us at Loudwater. We’ll teach you from the basics up including slab, coil, press moulds, glaze and more.

There’s lots of fun to be had getting your hands dirty with clay.

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

with themed crafts, refreshments and a licensed bar available from 4.30pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. £5 per adult, £3 per child, £15 per family. Booking advised.

Contact 01588 676060. See advert and article on page 20 & 21.

Wednesday 14 November

Pottery for All: 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £5 per person.

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272. See advert on page 10.

Ludlow CAB Walk: 10am. TBC Contact leaders for final details.

Contact Pauline & Garry 01584 875523.

‘The Almshouses of Shropshire and Herefordshire: A Social and Architectural History.’: 4pm. The Methodist Chapel, Broad Street, Ludlow. Lecture by Dr Sylvia Pinches. Open to all. Price £5 non-members. Contact Ludlow Civic Society 01584 878217.

Friday 16th November Learn to Crochet: 10.30am 2pm. Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £20 per person (including all materials).

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

Sculpting Hares in Clay: 10.30am - 3.30pm. Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £45 per person (including all materials).

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

Saturday 17th November Incredibles 2 (PG) - Flicks in the Sticks Film: Film starts at 5.30pm

Wednesday 21st November Ludlow CAB Walk: 10am. The High Vinnalls Car Park, Ludlow to Wigmore Road. SY8 2HF. Grid ref: 474 731. Optional pub lunch, venue tbc. Contact Margaret 01568 770404.

Wednesday 21st December Thursday 23rd November Ad Hoc Theatre Company presents: 2 One-Man Plays by Gareth Owen: 7.30pm. Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, SY8 2PQ.Tickets £12.

See advert and article on page 10.

Thursday 22nd November Knit and Natter: 1.15 – 3.15pm. St. Laurence’s Church, Ludlow. Bring your needles, hooks and your latest project and join us for an afternoon of skill sharing and fun. Free. Email: loudwater@visionhomes.org. uk. Contact 01584 877272. See advert on page 10.

Friday 23rd November Sewing with Karen: 10am - 1pm.

Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £18 per person (including all materials).

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

What’s on: during the month / next month Needle-Felted Christmas Cottages with Gretel Parker: 10.30am 3.30pm. Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £45 per person (including all materials).

Email: loudwater@visionhomes.org. uk. Contact 01584 877272. See advert on page 10.

Saturday 24th November Christmas Lights Switch On: 2pm (switch on 5pm) at Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ. Fun and entertainment for the children music, cheer leading, choir, Santa’s Grotto present for Santa’s visitors.

Craven Arms Christmas Lights Switch On: Starts at 3pm, lights switch on at 5.30pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. Contact 01588 676060. See article on page 20 and advert on page 21.

Saturday 24th November Sunday 25th November Medieval Bazaar: 10am - 5pm.

St Laurence’s, College Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AN. Visit www. stlaurences.org.uk Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre - 20th Anniversary: 10am - 9pm.

Ludlow Castle, SY8 1AY. Ludlow’s hugely popular Medieval Christmas Fayre returns to the town’s stunning Castle for a very special anniversary year. For two whole days in November, Ludlow Castle and its grounds are transformed into a family friendly Medieval Fayre with a packed programme of entertainment, delicious food and drink and over 100 stall-holders selling seasonal wares! Visit www. ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk.

Contact 07989 629015. See advert and article on page 18.

Sunday 25th November Get Ready for Christmas: 10am 4pm. Wildegoose Nursery. Make

your own Christmas cards and gift tags with Ludlow based graphic designer Dulcie Fulton. Using linocut techniques and Dulcie’s fabulous portable printing press create your own unique greetings cards and beautiful tags to adorn your Christmas presents. Course £75, includes lunch. Booking essential.

Email office@wildegoosenursery. co.uk. Contact 01584 841890. See advert on page 20.

Monday 26th November Tuesday 27th November Royal Welsh Winter Fair: Gates open from 8am. Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Powys, LD2 3SY. See advert on page 19.

Tuesday 27th November Needle-Craft and Natter: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. Free. Email: loudwater@ visionhomes.org.uk. Contact 01584 877272. See advert on page 10.

Pottery for All: 1.30 – 3.30pm.

Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £5 per person.

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

Thursday 29th November Christmas Market: Ludlow Market, Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AS. A festive market with a Christmas feel. Visit www.ludlow. org.uk/ludlowmarket.html Ludlow CAB Walk: 10am.

Onibury Village Hall, Onibury, SY7 9AW. Grid ref: 455 792.

Optional pub lunch, venue tbc.

Contact Susan 01584 877315.

Friday 30th November Christmas Tea-lights: 10.30am 3.30pm. Loudwater Studio, 16a Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield

Road, Ludlow, SY8 1EN. £30 per person (including all materials).

Email: loudwater@visionhomes. org.uk. Contact 01584 877272.

See advert on page 10.

Mamma Mia Here We Go Again - Flicks in the Sticks Film: Film starts at 7pm with refreshments and a licensed bar available from 6pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. £5 per adult, £3 per child, £15 per family. Booking advised. Contact 01588 676060.

Friday 30th November Sunday 2nd December Hampton Court Annual Christmas Fair: 10.30am - 5pm at Hampton Court Estate, HopeUnder-Dinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN. Once again there will be stalls exhibiting a wide range of gifts, local crafts and produce. Enjoy Liz’s famous mince pies with a glass of mulled wine, or even lunch, in the Orangery Restaurant. Contact 01568 797676.

Sunday 2nd December Make your own Christmas Wreath: 10am - 4.30pm.

Wildegoose Nursery. Learn how to make a beautiful Christmas Wreath from nature’s bounty, using an extraordinary array of seed heads, fruits, foliage and berries foraged from the Walled Garden at Millichope Park. You will also create a magnificent floral arrangement from forced bulbs and foraged materials to decorate your home ready for the festive season. Course £75, includes lunch. Booking essential.

Email office@wildegoosenursery. co.uk. Contact 01584 841890.

See advert on page 20.

Hello, With two well respected and useful monthly publications under our belts, we’ve launched a similar magazine for the town of Ludlow.

Advertising in our community magazines works. We like to work with each business ensuring they get a good response. This speaks volume. But don’t just take our word for it:

“From placing our very first advert in Local Ludlow we had a few customers at our salvage yard the first day it was out! An absolute pleasure to deal with Lisa and her team too! Thank you!”

Kai and Kev Smart - Ludlow Salvage “We were delighted to see a new, high-quality, community-focused publication come to the area in the shape of Local Ludlow and to advertise in the first edition.

Following such a positive response to the advert with multiple new enquiries and our solicitor recognised in the street, we Introductory signed up for another three editions!”

Advertising Rates Elizabeth Armstrong - mfg Solicitors The Local Ludlow community magazine has/is:

(all prices plus VAT)

• Distributed by the first of every month

1/8 page ad: £25 1/4 page ad: £40 1/2 page ad: £65 1 page ad: £100 Inside cover ad: £140 Front cover ad: £175

• A shelf life of one month

Back cover ad: £165

• Low-cost advertising - see opposite • Hand delivered to 5000 homes in Ludlow • 1500 magazines delivered to local community points in Ludlow and surrounding villages

• A what’s on section - useful throughout the month • Interesting articles, business profiles, competitions, reviews ...

• Handy A5 sized magazine for the coffee table • A print run of 6500 • A social media platform that continues to grow ...

If you offer a service, a product or events/classes then Local Ludlow is a prime way to engage with the local residents of this area.

Would you like to promote yourselves to residents in and around Ludlow?

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Inserts (you provide your leaflet, we’ll insert into Local Ludlow): 5000 homes in Ludlow: £400 5% discount if you book 3 consecutive issues, 10% discount if you book 6 consecutive issues, 15% discount if you book 12 consecutive issues

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