County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine Issue 40

ISSUE 40

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Hidden GemS Delightful Cottages in The Cotswolds & Your year of health and happiness starts at The Farm, Stratford.

Hidden GemS Delightful Cottages in The Cotswolds & Your year of health and happiness starts at The Farm, Stratford.

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Editor’s Choice

Our Editor’s picks. Perfection lies within these pages!

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Carl Arntzen, the CEO of Worcester Bosch and planning for the future.

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Style Your Home

Hallo I’m Bold Monkey and what makes French design so French?

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Carl Arntzen, the CEO of Worcester Bosch and planning for the future.

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Jurassic Coast

Explore the Jurassic Coast Pg32

Jurassic Coast

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WEDSTONES Sparkling service from Wedstones, not just your regular jeweller....

WEDSTONES Sparkling service from Wedstones, not just your regular jeweller....

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Education

RGS Worcester | co-educational 11 - 18 years

RGS Dodderhill | girls education 4 - 16 years

Upper Tything, Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 1HP | 01905 613391

Dodderhill Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 0BE | 01905 778290

Family of Schools

RGS Springfield | co-educational 2 - 11 years

RGS The Grange | co-educational 2 - 11 years

Britannia Square, Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 3DL | 01905 24999

Grange Lane, Claines, Worcester, Worcestershire WR3 7RR | 01905 451205

Come and join the RGS Worcester family of schools | www.rgsw.org.uk

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08 - Care and Wellbeing 10 - Editor’s Choice 17 - Hidden Gems 18 - Valentines 20 - In Conversation With 22 - Floods 24 - Pershore Patty 25 - RefreshYour Home For 2020 31 - Hidden Gems 32 - Jurassic Coast 37 - Winter Walking & Rambling 40 - Bird Watching Pembrokeshire 41 - Food and Drink 47 - Family Lifestyle 47 - Executive Bride 49 - Expert Services

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Relish a Shropshire Getaway on the banks of the Severn

Dream, Sparkle and Shine through 2020 The multi-award-winning Dance in Motion Academy is inviting new pupils to discover their sparkle when the new term starts in January.

Dance in Motion offers an extensive range of classes, not only in ballet, lyrical and tap but also modern, acro, pom dance, musical theatre, street dance, cheerleading and more. The academy takes everyone from the youngest children, who join Totz in Motion, through to adults and has excellent facilities in Malvern, including four studios with a snack bar and viewing area.

The academy aims to provide high quality training across all disciplines and, especially, to give students the professionalism and techniques to adapt to different situations.

Because of this approach it has won many prestigious awards. These include the 2019 Dance Academy of the Year and Most Inspirational Dance Academy in the national SME Business Awards and a second Global Arts Award for Dance Excellence from Los Angeles.

Pupils have had the chance to dance at notable venues including Disneyland Paris and Birmingham Hippodrome and to represent Team England abroad.

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You don’t have to travel far to enjoy winter self catering breaks in the most picturesque surroundings. Shropshire Getaways are available in well equipped, cosy accommodation on the banks of the River Severn, surrounded by idyllic countryside between Bridgnorth and Bewdley. There is a friendly pub within walking distance and there are numerous great places to visit within an easy drive, including the endlessly popular West Midlands Safari Park, the diverse museums of Ironbridge Gorge and the Severn Valley Railway, which runs Santa Specials until Christmas Eve.

Many have gone on to study at dance colleges and develop professional careers.

Academy Principal Gemma Hinton says: “We have opportunities for all, whether you dream of becoming a dancer, teacher or enjoy dancing. We offer exceptional levels of training with opportunities to study for exams, perform and compete. Our professional teaching faculty will help you to discover your sparkle and allow your dreams to come true!”

Dance in Motion Academy, Byre Court, Sandys Road, Malvern WR14 1JJ T: 01684 893119 or 07969 858230, E: info@danceinmotion.co.uk www.danceinmotion.co.uk

Millstone Cottage provides holiday perfection for a family of four, especially now it has been kitted out with a hot tub! It has one double and one twin bedroom, an open plan kitchen/diner and sitting room, plus amazing views of the Severn, which

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can be enjoyed not only for its looks but also for fishing, boating, kayaking and wildlife.

Nearby is Pine Lodge, a modern timber retreat providing spacious accommodation for six people, again with spectacular river views.

Glampers can enjoy a quality, purpose made pod high up on a wooded hillside. It is a romantic spot for couples, but has a sofabed as well as a double bed. People can also take their touring caravans and motorhomes to enjoy the Shropshire Getaways campsite, with a modern toilet and shower block conveniently close.

Shropshire Getaways, Millstone Cottage, Severnside, Highley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6NU T: 01746 862604 E: enquiries@shropshiregetaways.co.uk www.shropshiregetaways.co.uk

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Luxury, heritage and horses in the Yorkshire Dales

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Floods

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Flooding

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900mm Flood Defender Barrier A cost effective option for door and other types of aperture defence . Virtually invisible fixings. Easy to install.

Single Anti Flood Airbrick Designed to replace a standard airbrick it allows air to pass through, but under flood conditions its self-activating gate will automatically shut off.

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Single Non-Return Valve The 160mm/110mm NRV is designed to be installed on the toilet system to stop back surge of sewage entering the property.

Single Anti Flood Airbrick Cover A cost effective solution to stop ingress of water. Installed onto existing airbricks.

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Single Flood Defender Door

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A highly engineered product.

Visually and functionally, in non flood conditions, the door performs as a standard UPVC or composite door.

*Prices are based on average property requirements, supply only and may be subject to change.

For more information or to book a site survey call us today on 01905 676 467 or email sales@m3floodtec.com

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Local Business

Local ‘Foodie Card’ hailed as best Food and Drink Business Supporter 2019 in LUX Magazine’s annual, UK-wide awards Local ‘Foodie Card’ hailed as best Food and Drink Business Supporter 2019 n LUX Magazine’s annual, UK-wide awards.

Pershore Patty | Victoria Richardson

With so many changes taking place in the way that people eat and drink, the food and drink sector is in a state of evolution.

Card receive the remarkable accolade of Best Food and Drink Business Supporter 2019.

businesses working with The Foodie Card have been hand-selected by Pershore Patty. They are considered based on a number of carefully considered factors before joining the initiative.

To celebrate this, LUXlife Magazine created the annual Food and Drink Awards, where they pay homage to the people and brands that are leading the ongoing transformations within the industry.

This year, The Foodie Card has been recognised as the UK initiative working the hardest to support the efforts of restaurants, café’s, bars and more in delivering quality food and drink to consumers.

The card, launched in July 2019 off the back of Victoria Richardson’s successful food blog Pershore Patty, connects independent eateries with local foodies who are searching for great places to dine across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

At the heart of The Foodie Card is the desire to help the local community thrive, driving people to their nearby undiscovered shops and restaurants to support the local economy.

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For a minimal fee of £15 to cover admin costs, individuals can find themselves privy to some of the undiscovered hidden gems available in their local area. While consumers can experience the best their local area has to offer and enjoy fabulous offers, businesses can get their name out there and expand their clientele.

Victoria Richardson, founder of The Foodie Card, commented: “I’m incredibly thrilled to have been recognised as the Best Food & Drink Business Supporter.

“Food has always excited me, so with the blog, I wanted to celebrate the fantastic culinary options available in the local area. However, I soon realised that it wasn’t enough and I wanted to do more. So 18 months later, I launched The Foodie Card to draw even more foodies into their local eateries.”

The Foodie Card entitles its holder to exclusive offers and deals at participating food and drink locations across the three counties. All of the

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To date, The Foodie Card has been an enormous success, with 250 restaurants, cafes, bars and shops all taking part. The Foodie Card is also accepted at some online businesses and is supported by pop up traders, so can be used at local food festivals and markets. The Foodie Card owners all enjoy the great tastes available in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

For more information on Pershore Patty and The Foodie Card, please visit: pershorepatty.com.

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Uncover our

Jurassic Collection From the regency grandeur of Sidmouth to the crystalclear waters of Lulworth Cove, we have an exceptional collection of unique holiday homes across the wonderful Jurassic Coast. And because we have local people in every destination, we can help you plan your perfect escape.

Talk to our friendly team today on 0333 2020 899 or go to originalcottages.co.uk/jurassiccollection Meet the Original Cottages family members providing local knowledge and a personal service across Devon and Dorset:

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Winter Walking & Rambling Hampshire base for sand, sea and forest

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Food & Drink

Mouth watering Afternoon Tea at Centenary Lounge 31 The Cross, Worcester WR1 3PZ .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Family Lifestyle

Now taking registrations For children aged 6 weeks to 5 years

Fun is an essential ingredient in all our nurseries where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff who provide them.

T: 0121 752 9750 E: crescent@childbase.com Crescent Day Nursery and Preschool, 21-22 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1RP

T: 0121 454 1170 E: highfield.nursery@childbase.com Highfield Day Nursery and Preschool, 3-4 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3ED

We would be delighted to show you around www.childbasepartnership.com

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BRING THIS WITH YOU &

GET A FREE VIRTUAL CLASS*/SWIM SESSION

Available at Pershore, Evesham & Droitwich Leisure Centres. Redeem before 28th February 2020. *Must be over 14 to use virtual classes.

E: INFO@WYCHAVONLEISURE.CO.UK W: WWW.RIVERSFITNESS.CO.UK

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