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Late Spring 2019 Issue No. 97
April/May 2019
12,000 copies delivered to Pershore, Evesham, and nearby towns and villages Your Free Magazine
Welcome to K C Carpets
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e are a family-run business that has been offering the very best in carpets and vinyl flooring since 1984. Our extensively-stocked premises showcase both everything from the traditional to the most modern designs, and we ensure we sell only the highest quality products. We understand that at first glance our broad range of products can be daunting, but our experienced staff are always
on hand to offer friendly help and guidance to our customers. We will always give you impartial advice on which products best suit your requirements. For those who are unable to visit our store we can bring samples to your door, free of charge, with no obligation to buy. Estimates for all our products and services are also supplied free of charge, again with no obligation.
Once you’ve chosen your flooring, our experienced fitters will arrange delivery. Polite, helpful and accommodating, our fitters will take up and remove old carpets, and will also handle any furniture you are unable to move yourself. Our shop is based in Pershore, and we look forward to helping you with all your flooring needs. Call us on 01386 552152 or contact us for more information about our services.
Quality carpets start here • Choose at home or visit our showroom • Free experienced advice • Modern and tradi�onal floor coverings • Personal service • Surprisingly compe��ve prices 2
Start with a ‘no obliga�on’ quota�on and finish with a beau�fully carpeted home. 4 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG Tel: 01386 552152 Email: kccarpets@ymail.com
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Rotary Club of Pershore
‘Loved Ones Remembered’
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hanks once again to the generosity of local people and businesses, Pershore Rotary’s Christmas 2018 ‘Tree of Lights’ appeal “In Memory of Loved Ones” has exceeded all expectations by raising an amazing £5,000 for the club’s three main charities – the Midlands Air Ambulance, Acorns Hospice and Arthritis Research UK. Event organiser, Ken Rowe, said "When it comes to our annual appeal, Pershore Rotary is grateful for the support given by newspapers and magazines, particularly The Grapevine. With its wide coverage of homes in the area, we have been able to reach out to a far larger audience and the increased donations reflect that." Ken went on to say, "Pershore Rotary is immensely grateful to Asda and the Co-operative stores in Pershore for allowing Rotarians to collect donations from shoppers in the lead up to Christmas. Our greatest challenge and hope for the 2018 appeal, was to raise more money for the charities than we did in 2017. We achieved that by extending our appeal to some of the new housing areas and by direct involvement with local businesses." In particular, Pershore Rotary would like to recognise the generosity and support given by the following businesses throughout the Christmas 2018 appeal:
»» Andrew Grant & Clifton-Crick Sharp & Co - for displaying rolling lists of ‘Loved Ones Remembered’ on computer screens in their office windows »» Timothy Lea of Lodge Farm - for supplying the Christmas tree »» Vic Haynes Transport - for delivering the tree to site, and »» Pershore Town Council - for fixing and lighting the Christmas tree. And to the following businesses in Pershore and the surrounding area: »» Allan Morris & Osborne, Classic Cuts, Eckington Manor, E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Fordy’s Fishing Tackle, Hare and Home, Isabella Rose Lingerie, Jackson Family Funeral Directors, Memory Lane Memorials, O.H.M.S. Ltd, Pershore Patty, Readyhedge Ltd, Riverside Fish Bar, Silver Fern Osteopaths, Sweet Traditions and The Salon. As Rotarians, we take pride in our local community, using our knowledge to tackle the challenges faced in the area. Rotary is one of the world’s largest and most successful humanitarian service organisations. If you would like to know more about Rotary in Pershore please, contact Bob Marchant at bobmarchant@uwclub.net or on 07850 996732.
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Advertising & Editorial Betty-Ann Ambury
In the last magazine, I said we would be introducing a Clubs & Groups page, which seems to have met with great approval, judging by the number of people who have emailed me with details of their organisations. As you will see we have a large number of clubs and groups listed, but there is still room for more, so get in touch if your organisation isn’t listed. Thank you also to everyone who sent in details of their events – we had a bumper crop of these this time, which is brilliant, so keep ‘em coming!
Contributors
Amy Marshall Geraldine Holbourn Haines Watts Jonathan Bishop Pamela Green Sue Johnson Trevor Langley West Mercia Police
That’s all for this month. Have a lovely Easter, and until next time, keep happy and healthy.
Next Issue Copy Date 8th May 2019
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Spring is here and so far the weather has been exceptionally good for this time of year – long may it last. By the time you read this, the clocks will have changed so we can once again look forward to the lovely long summer evenings, and just around the corner is Easter, so enjoy your hotcross buns and Easter eggs.
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K C CARPETS
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'LOVED ONES REMEMBERED'
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STONEBOW HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME
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AGE UK
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SANDIE DAVIS PHYSIOTHERAPY
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THE COUNTRYSIDE THROUGH ART
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THE WRITER'S TOOLKIT
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CLUBS & GROUPS
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PERSHORE PLUM PLODDERS
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WINTER DAMAGE
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WORTHY WINES: AUSTRIA
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NEWS FROM GUERNSEY
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ALM FITNESS
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SHELSLEY WALSH WATER MILL OPEN DAY
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WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK
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INKBERROW PHYSIOTHERAPY
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BARKING MAD
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VET TALK
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A CONVENIENT HERB GARDEN
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS
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WHAT'S ON IN APRIL & MAY
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PICK UP YOUR PEN!
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HAINES WATTS
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WORCESTERSHIRE MIKLITARY HERITAGE
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COFFEE BREAK
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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Stonebow House Residential Home
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tonebow House Residential Home had an open day in February to showcase the progress made at the home over the last year. Digital care plan system and Wi-Fi The biggest impact to the care provided at Stonebow House was the implementation of a digital care plan system. Person Centred Software allows relatives to view the care of their family member on a daily basis through a very simple app. The information shared is secure and access is only given to those with permission. For the first time photographs can be shared securely and privately to residents and next-of-kin. Each resident’s care plan is also available to view, comment and participate in developing individualised care. This has allowed the home and care staff to improve person centred care. Reports are easily accessible, from daily meals, participation in activities to the state of mind and many more. This has been a major overhaul for the manager and providers of the written system that is traditionally used in the care industry. All care actions are recorded throughout the day and can be monitored in real-time. Over 100 care actions are recorded daily, compared to the 6-10 on the written system. All the care actions are time and date stamped, with the name of the carer providing the care. Transparency and responsibility has been brought to the fore. In the background of this development was the extension of a comprehensive Wi-Fi system. This has benefited the residents and their interaction on Kindles, iPads and Skype calls. According to the owner, Franco Ricotta, access to the internet is not a luxury anymore, but a necessity. Activities During last year the home has also developed better age related clubs for their residents. The art club is run by residents’ next of kin and the work is proudly displayed every week in the home library A glass of sherry, good company and a paint brush has seen the club grow week by week.
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The knitting club, also run by wonderful next of kin volunteers, has resulted in one of the residents knitting teddy bear no 75 (at time of writing) and donating the sales back to the residents fund to allow for more outdoor trips. The home has also extended the hours of chair exercises to twice a week as the results of better mobility and positive attitude were overwhelming. The classes are provided by a trained individual and form part of the activities offered weekly. Future plans Three self-care units are nearly completed on the grounds of Stonebow House. Vince Ricotta told The Grapevine that these units are specially designed for the elderly and will be wheelchair accessible, with health and safety at the forefront of the design. The units are developed specifically for elderly citizens who will benefit from the care, safety, companionship and facilities of a care home, but who are not yet ready to give up their independence. Operations Director, Anne-Lotte Ricotta, says care will be designed according to the residents’ needs and can be changed weekly – from not requiring any care to two visits a day when they are not feeling well or needing meals delivered. The care is designed specifically in accordance with the changing needs and requirements of the individual. Additionally, residents of the self-care units can benefit from the activities offered through the home, dine with the residents, make use of the weekly hairdresser or just have a drink in the courtyard with the other residents when the weather is nice. The three units comprise an en-suite bathroom, bedroom, open plan kitchen and lounge. Each unit will have part of the garden and will be pet friendly. The units will be connected to the home via footpaths and through the Nurse Call System. Parking will be available for residents and visitors.
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Stonebow House Residen�al Home Worcester Road, Peopleton, Pershore WR10 2DY
Stonebow House provides a homely, comfortable and caring environment for the elderly residents in our care, for long or short stay; encouraging the highest possible standard of life and reflec�ng each individual’s dignity and independence. Contact us for more details: 01905 840245 www.ambercare.co sbhadmin@amber-group.co.uk
Trailers Trailer Parts & Accessories Towbars supplied and fitted Yuasa Car & Leisure Batteries Number Plates While-U-Wait Roof Boxes Cycle Carriers and more Please see our website www.leisure-mart.co.uk for our full range of products tel: 01386 555020 sales@leisure-mart.co.uk Please visit our Showroom at: Units 1-4 Woodcote House Racecourse Road • Pershore • WR10 2EY
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Our day service is for people who enjoy the independence of living in their own home, but may want company and support during the day. If you would like to join us please contact us to discuss how we can help. Transport available upon request Monday: Kni�ng club Tuesday: Exercises with Meg Thursday: Art club, hairdresser Every day: have a bath or shower and help with personal care. Enjoy a meal with all other residents, cake and coffee!
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Is Leakage from the Bladder or Bowel Normal as you Age or after having a Baby? No it is not!
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or do you have to stay silent and put up with it! There is plenty that can be done to help, but first you have to break the embarrassment taboo and talk about it. Urinary incontinence affects one in three of all women, with incidence increasing with age, and up to 30 percent of men by the age of 60. Incontinence is also thought to be more common than other chronic health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, but because we don’t like to talk about such personal matters, it remains a hidden statistic. Urinary and faecal incontinence is a major health issue; symptoms can be distressing, socially disruptive and have a massive effect on an individual’s quality of life. It can also impact on their family, and personal relationships. Yet, it is estimated that less than 20% of sufferers are seeking help with their symptoms due to embarrassment or lack of knowledge that anything can be done to improve their lives. Sarah is a specialist Women’s and Men’s Health Chartered Physiotherapist, (also known as
Pelvic Health Physiotherapists), and can help with a number of these inter-related problems. It is important to understand that incontinence is a symptom, not a diagnosis, condition or disease. Therefore it requires a thorough assessment, which includes a detailed history of the onset and symptoms, followed by an appropriate examination, in order to accurately identify the cause of the problem, and initiate an appropriate course of treatment. 70% of incontinence is potentially reversible! Women’s and Men’s Health does not only relate to incontinence issues: If you are experiencing any of the below Sarah can help you too. • Pelvic Organ Prolapse – pre and post surgery • Pregnancy related issues – ante and post-natal • Sexual Dysfunction including Erectile Dysfunction and Pelvic Pain • Difficult Defecation and Chronic Constipation
If you are experiencing any of these issues come and see Sarah on a Friday afternoon at Sandie Davis Physiotherapy in Bakers Arcade, Pershore. We can talk about your problem, in a comfortable, private and discreet environment and find an appropriate way to treat it, getting you back your lifestyle and hobbies that you thought you may never be able to do again for fear of embarrassment. You do not need a doctor’s or specialist referral, although we may recommend seeking further help depending on the outcome of the assessment. We also hold a Prostate Support Group, for gentlemen to come and talk things through informally with others experiencing similar difficulties and to share solutions. Sarah will be there to answer any specific queries and to lead discussions as required. Refreshments provided. This takes place at Sandie Davis Physiotherapy on the last Friday afternoon of each month. Please ring for details.
For further information, please contact Sandie Davis Physiotherapy at Baker’s Arcade, Pershore WR10 1DP Tel: 01386 304653/07930 162546
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The Countryside through Art, 1945-1985 This free exhibition offers over 50 original prints and paintings by a wide range of artists, all of which are for sale. It includes works by John Piper; a collection of over 20 beautiful prints by Robert Tavener and colourful artworks by Garrick Palmer and Rowland Suddaby.
Elmslie House 8 Avenue Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3AG Wednesday 1st May, Private View by request, 6-8 pm Thursday 2nd, 1-4.30 pm • Friday 3rd: 1-6 pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday 4th - 6th: 11-4.30 pm Wednesday 8th - Thursday 9th: 1-4.30 pm At other times by arrangement
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Left or Right? A
t least one person in ten is left handed. Until fairly recent times in the UK, anyone writing with their left hand may have been forced to change by their teacher.
In Roman times, salt was a valuable commodity, giving rise to the word ‘salary.’ If it was spilled it was considered to be unlucky so salt was thrown over the left shoulder to ward off bad luck.
Famous left handed people from the past include Alexander the Great, Lewis Carroll, Charlie Chaplin, Bob Dylan, M C Escher, Benjamin Franklin, Greta Garbo, Judy Garland, George VI, Jimi Hendrix, Jack the Ripper, Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, Paul McCartney, Marilyn Monroe, Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Victoria.
When dressmaking, it is considered unlucky to sew the left sleeve to the garment before the right. An itchy right palm is said to be a sign of money coming to you whereas an itchy left palm means you will be paying money out.
It was the Romans who invented the right-handed handshake and the left to right alphabet. Their words for right and left were ‘dexter’ and ‘sinister’ – which led to a few superstitions about anything to do with the left side being evil. Evil spirits were said to lurk over the left shoulder.
Even most climbing plants are righthanded. Honeysuckle is one of the few plants that twine to the left. However, wedding rings are usually worn on the third finger of the left hand. This was a custom originating with the Greeks and Romans because the vein from this finger (the ‘vena amoris’) was said to lead directly to the heart.
The Egyptians didn’t feel they had to write left to right. They went up, down, left or right according to how they felt. The Ancient Greeks wrote Boustrophedon style – with each line alternating down the page like an ox ploughing a field – one line left to right, the next right to left and so on. The Chinese and Japanese write in vertical columns from right to left. However, since World War Two Japanese technical books are often written from left to right across the page. Hebrew was originally written in stone with a hammer and chisel. The chisel was held in the left hand and the right hand held the hammer. The text was created from right to left. Arabic, Kurdish, Persian and Urdu are also written from right to left.
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Clubs & Groups Air Gun League
01386 45086
Evesham Sea Scouts
01386 833383
Air Training Corps
01386 553964
Evesham Senior Citizens’ Club
Arden Sailing Club
01386 554109
Evesham Skittle League
01386 552856
Badsey Archery Club
01386 830867
Evesham Sub-Aqua
07880 732881
Badsey Recreation Club
01386 830867
Evesham Tennis Club
01386 446131
Badsey Royal British Legion
01386 830200
Evesham Volunteers Centre
01386 45035
Badsey Women’s Institute
01386 831233
Juniors’ Angling Club
01386 45880
Beckfort Social Club
01386 881405
Kick Boxing – Evesham
Bengeworth Club
01386 442317
Lenches Club
01386 870221
Bidford on Avon & District Gardening Society
01789 268794
Pershore & Evesham Mothers’ Union
01386 556629
Eckington Bridge Club
01386 634718
Evesham Angling Association
01386 422689
Pershore Bell Ringing Association
01386 553577
Evesham Archery Club
01386 831509
Pershore Bowling Club
01386 554212
Evesham Art Society
01386 833277
Pershore Bridge Club
01486 553521
Evesham Autograss Club
01386 49464
Evesham Bowls Club
01386 870716
Evesham Bridge Club
01386 41107
Evesham Canine Society
01684 541874
Evesham Cricket Club
07747 831100
01386 761195
01386 48452
Pershore Canoeing Club
01386 554130
Pershore Choral Society
01386 860389
Pershore Cricket Club
01386 552856
Pershore Dog Training
01386 555812
Pershore Ladies Guild
01386 563112
Pershore Operatic Society
01386 552504
01386 830638
Pershore Royal Naval Association
01386 552889
Evesham History Society
01386 761522
Pershore Scrabble Club
01386 861940
Evesham Ladies Darts League
01386 832906
Pershore Skittles Club
01386 552856
Evesham Ladies Netball Club
01386 424462
Pershore Squash Club
01386 552856
Evesham & District U3A
07827 637923
Evesham Girl Guides
Evesham Men’s Darts League
01386 40827
Evesham Men’s Hockey Club
01386 832607
The Disabled
01386 555713
Evesham Motorcycle Club
01905 345395
Pershore Women’s Institute
01386 554212
Evesham Photography Club
01386 556746
Probus Club of Evesham
01386 870003
Evesham Ramblers Association
01386 446407
Scouts & Cubs
01386 442923
Evesham Rotary Club
01789 778836
Vale Craft Guild
01386 832364
Evesham Rowing Club
01386 446131
Evesham Rugby Club Evesham Running Club
01386 446469 01386 429141
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Creating Your Garden Paradise article by Jonathan Bishop
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t is really good horticultural practice to inspect your plants, shrubs and trees frequently, especially after the winter, when storm and snow damage may be present. You need to see if you can find any dead, damaged or diseased material in the heart of the plants; material that has died over the winter. Luckily we have not had the volume of snow we have had in previous years. So a lot of damage through wind and snow hasn’t happened, however it is still worth going around all your shrubs and plants and taking out any dead, diseased and damaged material you find. In the horticultural trade we call these the three D’s. This is something that is essential to rose pruning, but is also applicable to all your other shrubs, and even your trees. If you are not sure if it is dead, scrape away a small part of the bark with your secateurs and a thin green layer of plant membrane should be revealed. This is the cambium layer - the living part of the plant - if it is there then your plant is alive. On some shrubs like Mahonia and Berberis this will be bright yellow, due to the presence of the chemical berberine. With experience, you will get a feel for what is dead and what is living tissue. Dead tissue is often brittle and may break off in your hand even with gentle pressure. If you are
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unsure leave it until later in the spring. If the plant sn’t budded out by late May then it is unlikely to be alive. There are only a few things that are dormant beyond that point. Catalpa trees are one of them; they seem to appear dead way beyond when all the other trees are green, however they are very much alive, just waiting for warm, mild weather to arrive, as they come from more sub-tropical climes. Anything that has collapsed, will need cutting back to an appropriate bud. I have been to see a number of our customers with privet hedges (Lonicera nitida) that have collapsed with the recently high, strong winds. With collapsed hedges, the best way is to cut them back and let them re-established. It is tempting to tie them in, but once the cells in the stems have been elongated or snapped then there is little hope of the hedge regaining its shape by these methods. It is better to cut them down or trim the damaged sections back to suitable growing points. When pruning it is good practice to ensure that the hedge does not become top heavy. When shearing a hedge I still hand prune sections to ensure it doesn’t become too dense at the top. I make sure the hedge has a slight ‘A-Frame’ shape so that any snow is shed from the top and the low part of the hedge receives light. If you have suffered a lot of wind and snow damage in the past you may want to consider giving the hedge a slightly angled top so that the snow is easily shed.
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Anything in the garden can suffer damage. For example, flowers that have come into bud early and have been hit by frost damage; any buds that are starting to rot on the stems needs to come off. Roses and Camellias are prone to this sort of damage and the flower can have lots of moisture in them, which can cause it to rot - this can then spread further down the plant or to other buds. So picking those off by hand is good husbandry. Larger elements of the garden such as apple trees can suffer from wind damage. It is good to get out and inspect your larger trees and shrubs after storms as the roots may have been moved or uprooted. If they have, then this is the time of year to get them supported before they start growing fresh roots in the spring. You want to get any plants that are leaning to become upright, so some supports might be useful. Hopefully, by doing this you are
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venturing further, to enhance appearances, aromas and flavours. Gruner Veltliner productions are always very popular and Ried Hintern Dorf, plus Ried Konigsberg are regularly choseny. Riesling Ried Hintern Dorf Berg und Meer+ and ZT Sauvignon Blanc are further examples of impressive productions from this company. Again, both have a good bouquet of tropical fruits and a structured mouthfeel. The palate’s sensation also extends the pleasures of these wines. Great accompaniments to fish, seafood and white meats, etc. For all details of their full range, www.weinfink.at As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley
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ack in May 2014 this magazine very kindly printed an article about a book I had just had published called “No News From Guernsey”.
The book was about a cousin, Desmond Mulholland, who lived on Guernsey, had signed up with the British Army in 1939, and was then ordered back to the island to carry out reconnaissance on the occupying German forces in July 1940. Unfortunately he was captured and had to endure POW camps until April 1945. Sadly he died before reaching home at the age of 26. He was buried on Guernsey. Desmond was a qualified barrister and had a very secure future ahead of him. The article was read by a lady from Little Comberton who rang me to say that she thought that the Desmond Mulholland in the article she had read was the same man who was her sister's Godfather. That prompted a meeting with the two sisters and the second article in August 2014. Since then a lot has happened. At the beginning of last year I was contacted by a gentleman resident of Guernsey, Keith Pengelley, who ran a company - Guernsey Walking Tours - that organises themed walking tours of the island. One of those tours included a bit about Desmond. Having read my book, and from all the interest shown by those who went on the tours, he decided to dedicate a tour solely to Desmond, finishing at his
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grave. This prompted further activity. In May last year the Commonwealth War Graves Commission were contacted to find out whether it was possible to have a memorial stone placed on Desmond's grave. They visited the island and said there was every chance that this could happen. However the committee that looks after St. Martin's Cemetery where Desmond is buried, said, quite understandably, that the grave needed refurbishing before that could happen. I asked a Guernsey based memorial mason to give me a price for doing what the committee had requested: with all the intricate work that has to be done, with the lettering and rebuilding the base of the kerb, it is going to cost in excess of £1,000.
performance by a local band called “The Cor Damme Lars” who have not only offered to appear free, but are proposing to compose a song about Desmond as they are quite smitten by his story. Part of the Guernsey government has thrown its weight behind the event by offering to promote it. As a result of all the publicity surrounding this I have received calls offering to send contributions to the restoration fund. One person said “Finally Desmond is going to get the recognition he so richly deserves”. When it has been completed I hope to report back through this magazine. Peter Jesson Bishampton
This has not deterred us, and Keith Pengelley has now organised a huge fund raising event in the German Underground Hospital on Guernsey and called it “Going Underground”. The event, on 29th March, will consist of poetry and prose readings by local writers, and a
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Reasons why you Shouldn’t have a Will one
You know when you’re going to die, you’ve got loads of time!
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You may assume that everything you own at your death will go to your husband, wife or partner, or perhaps you believe you have nothing to leave anyway. The fact is, without a Will, the Intestacy Rules say who gets what and put simply your property may not go to those who you wish to receive it. If you care about who benefits from your property after your death you MUST MAKE A WILL.
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"I've had a bad day . . ."
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She basically said she was struggling with her mind-set and focus.
How are you going to feel if you consume ALL of those extra calories from that point until Monday, typically going into ‘selfsabotage’ mode and eating and drinking everything in sight?
She said: “When it’s good it’s great, but it only takes one missed training session or one off-plan meal and that blows the whole week.”
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Does this sound like you?
Why wait until Monday to ‘press the reset button’?
And this can be fairly typical for lots of people.
The BEST thing you can do is get yourself straight back on track.
You’re ‘GOOD’ Monday to Friday, but as soon as Friday night comes you have a few drinks, takeaways, alcohol – you name it, you have it.
If you have one ‘bad’ meal, don’t refer to it as a ‘bad’ meal or as a ‘treat’ or ‘reward’. That mind-set towards food is already an unhealthy one.
Because you’ve ‘earned’ it or you’ve had a stressful week so you ‘need’ it. Or maybe you’ve had a fantastic week so you ‘deserve’ it. Maybe you don’t even make it to Friday and this happens on a Wednesday or Thursday.
So, if you do go off track, enjoy it (guilt free), accept it and move on. Make your next meal choice a healthy one. And reflect on WHY you did go off track and what you can do to prevent it from happening in future. Don’t wait until Monday and consume more calories and pushing yourself further and further away from your goal. If you miss a training session – that’s ok! Life happens, things crop up at the last minute and sometimes we can’t train when we want to.
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But, can you make time to workout on another day? Or do a workout at home? Can you increase your daily activity levels for the rest of the week? Get moving, go for a walk in your lunch break. Or maybe reduce the amount of calories you’re consuming if you’re unable to train as much as you had hoped? There are always options. It’s easy for us to turn to food for comfort or reward. Try and break those habits and change for a positive healthy one. If you’ve had a stressful day, can you relieve some of that stress by doing some exercise? If you want a reward, can you ‘treat’ yourself in other way: have a massage, manicure/pedicure, have a relaxing bath, take some time out, read a book. If you’re struggling to find out WHY you turn to food for comfort/reward, maybe start writing a journal every day, reflect on the events for each day and write down any instances that pushed you towards food for comfort/reward. You may begin to see The a pattern emerge - if so, what Grapevine
can you do to change that or at least be more aware of it? The support in the group for this particular member was incredible! Everyone was sharing their struggles, ways in which they have changed their old habits and what they focus on to help them.
• are you lifting heavier weights? The list goes on… But we must celebrate those WINS in order to keep pushing forwards (especially on the ‘bad’ days). Take each day as it comes and keep focusing on your goals.
This highlighted to me, that when you’re leading a healthy lifestyle, no matter how long you’ve been doing it for, it’s YOUR journey and is individual to YOU!
It’s not going to be easy.
There will always be ups and downs, times that you’ll find things really easy and times when you feel you’re making no progress at all and feel like you’re going backwards.
There are no secrets, no magic pills, just hard work, determination and consistency.
BUT … always remember just how far you’ve come.
We’re always there to support you and help you every step of the way.
If ever you feel like quitting, remember why you started.
So, next time you think you’ve had a ‘bad’ day, ask yourself: how can I turn it into a GOOD day rather than letting the day go from BAD to WORSE!
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Safari Park Lecturer Swaps Training For Trainers . . . 10 March, on behalf of Save the Rhino International (SRI).
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To make this incredible challenge even more difficult, Cathy has only just started running again recently after a six-month hiatus, she has never run this distance before and she will be completing the whole 13 miles with a broken hand! However, she insists that she could not turn down the opportunity to combine her hobby with helping the plight of one of her favourite animals. Cathy said, “My passion for rhinos and running both started in 2010 a life-changing year for me, as I was made redundant, quit smoking and
enrolled on a level 3 Animal Care course. On a field trip to South Africa in 2011, I encountered wild rhinos on safari and met a baby rhino in a rehab centre. I was blown away by the majestic presence of these creatures and was shocked and saddened to learn that this very same year, a subspecies of the Javan rhino was declared extinct, in addition to the western black rhino. “As I continued my studies with an Animal and Biological Sciences degree, I revisited South Africa and developed an aspiration to become a Zoo Education Officer. I wanted to share what I had learned and enthuse others about the amazing animals of this planet, in the hope that I could inspire people to care about and increase conservation efforts for animals in need.” She continued, “Fast forward to the present and I’m now coming up to my fourth year at the Safari Park, but sadly the plight of the rhino continues. I’m hoping that this physical challenge will help fundraise for a very worthy charity, whilst raising awareness about these magnificent animals!"
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Greek Roast Lamb Spring is in the air, and you don't want to be slaving over a hot oven, so make the most of seasonal lamb the easy way with this lazy roast.
METHOD yy Heat oven to 240°C / fan 220°C / gas 9. yy Pound the garlic, half the oregano, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, then add the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. yy Stab the lamb all over with a sharp knife, then push as much of the herb paste as you can into intoholes. the the holes. yy Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tin, then toss in the remaining olive oil and any remaining remaining herb paste.herb paste. yy Nestle the lamb amongst the potatoes, roast for 20 thenthen reduce the the temperature to 180°C for mins, 20 mins, reduce temperature to /180°C fan 160°C / fan 160°C / gas 4./ gas 4. INGREDIENTS 1 large leg of lamb, about 3kg 6 garlic cloves 1 bunch oregano zest and juice 1 lemon 6 tbsp olive oil 1½ kg new potatoes 400g can chopped tomato large handful pitted baby kalamata olives
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yy Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes for medium-rare, adding another 15 minutes if you prefer your lamb medium. yy Baste the lamb once or twice with the juices and toss the potatoes. and toss the potatoes. yy When the lamb is done to your liking, remove from the tin and let it rest. yy Throw the rest of the oregano in with the potatoes, scoop from the tin and keep warm. yy Place the roasting tin over a medium flame, add the tomatoes and and olives to the addcanned the canned tomatoes olives to pan the juices, pan then for a few juices,simmer then simmer forminutes. a few minutes. yy Serve the lamb with the potatoes, sauce the sauce andand a asimple simplesalad. salad.
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fter moving house, leaving behind a large garden, I now have a tiny garden, and I realise that I can’t grow quite such a variety of plants and herbs as I did before. I am now trying some pots of herbs on my kitchen windowsill. You can grow almost any herb in a container and most are very easy. Some herbs shouldn't be mixed as they have different water requirements, while others are more finicky and should be grown alone, so be sure to put plants that require similar care in the same pot. You can grow as many types of herbs in one container as you want, as long as you make sure that all the herbs in a single pot share the same sun, water, and soil preferences. For example, rosemary likes it hot and dry, while parsley needs steady moisture. They wouldn’t be perfect in the same pot. Ideally then, for best results, give each herb its own pot so that you can customize care and give it room to grow. Start by placing some broken pieces of pot over the drainage holes to Grapevine prevent the compost from The
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dinner and realize I’ve forgotten to harvest a handful of mint or rosemary, they are right there, nearby. Rosemary has aromatic, needle-like foliage that adds a welcome depth of flavour to roasted potatoes and chicken dishes. Pot-grown herbs can really transform your cooking; they’re very low maintenance and contribute bags of flavour to every meal. Above all, remember to pick and enjoy your herbs regularly. The plants actually benefit from regular picking and will produce lots more shoots in response - a win-win situation! Having herbs on hand is just brilliant – and they look fantastic too! article & photos by Pamela 35 Green
What's on ... in April & May Sunday 7 April Bishampton Spring Show Entries and staging 9-11am Show 2-4pm. Come and see our lovely displays of daffs, tulips, violas and much more. Why not take part yourself - you may even win the Spring Show Challenge Cup! Download the schedule here: http://www. bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk/uploads/2/3/ 3/2/23326234/spring_show_6pp_2019_web.pdf. For further information: email: info@bishampton gardeningclub.org.uk or tel: Pete Chamberlain on 01386 860438. Villages Hall, Bishampton WR10 2LY. Saturday 13th April Dire Streets This band of accomplished musicians play with an attention to detail that marks them as the standout Dire Straits tribute in the UK. Dire Streets cover tracks from early classics like Sultans of Swing and Lady Writer, through to the mega-hits of the 80s and Brothers in Arms. Tickets £18 (concessions £16) from Evesham Almonry, Abbey Rd, WR11 4BG 01386-446944 or online. Starts 7:30pm. Evesham Arts Centre, Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4QH. Contact telephone: 01386 446944. Saturday 13th April Hardy Plant Society Worcestershire Group – ‘Gardening in the 21st Century’ Celebrity Day featuring ‘How to Garden in a Changing Climate’ by Matthew Wilson, garden designer and regular panellist on Gardeners’ Question Time; and ‘The Living Jigsaw’ by Val Bourne, author and journalist with a particular interest in natural gardening. Plant sales from 10am, 1st talk at 11am – estimated finish 4pm. Tickets £15 to include light refreshments from sec@ worcs-hardy-plant.org.uk. Pre-book lunch at £11 or bring your own. Entry tickets only on the day. Pershore College Frank Parkinson Centre, WR10 3JP. Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April Passage to Patchwork Display of quilts, demonstrations and traders, cushion raffle. Refreshments available in The Foyer Coffee Bar of Number 8. 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.50. Contact Joan Shiner 01684 563269 or Judi Mendelssohn judimendelssohn@ gmail.com. The Courtyard Room, Number 8, High Street, Pershore WR10 1BG.
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Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th May Malvern Well Dressing & Water Festival Visit the historic hillside town of Great Malvern, and the magnificent Malvern Hills for the enchanting Malvern Well Dressing and Water Festival - celebrating Malvern spring water, ancient pagan traditions and the Victorian Water Cure. This year’s festival theme is dedicated to the ‘Year of Flight’, and visitors will get to see over 50 wells dressed by local community groups in this theme around the Malvern Hills. Highlights include the prize giving ceremony and family fun day in Priory Park, minibus tours, blessings of the wells led by various religious and community groups, the much loved donkey parade, musical events and an exhibition, a Health & Wellbeing Fair, the renowned Malvern Spring Arts & Food Market, plus so much more! Further event details to be announced soon. Please visit our website for more information. Tel: 01684 892289. Malvern Hills & Great Malvern, WR14 3HJ. www.visitthemalverns. org/events/malvern-well-dressing-and-waterfestival/ Wednesday 29th May Pershore Jazz Club Mike Owen’s Scarlette’s Serenaders. A lively local band playing New Orleans style music. Their repertoire will be mixed to include jazz standards and popular tunes of dance hall music. Zoltan Sagi (reeds) deputising for Sarah Spencer, Brian Mellor (banjo & guitar), Jim Swinnerton (bass) and Jools Aldridge (drums). Starts at 8.00pm in Pershore Town Football Club’s Function Room, King George’s Way, WR10 1QU. £10.00 entry, inc. free raffle. Tel: 01527 66692 or 01386 554235. www. pershorejazz.org.uk. Saturday 18th May Hardy Plant Society Worcestershire Group – ‘Unnatural Gardening’ Peter Williams considers whether all that is considered natural, is really unnatural. Plant sales, raffle and refreshments. Visitors welcome at £3. 2pm Crowle Parish Hall, WR7 4AZ. www.worcshardy-plant.org.uk Three Little Pigs - Workshops Monday 1st April - Soap Making Hand-crafted soap smells incredible and feels wonderful on your skin. A real touch of luxury. So
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How to manage acute lower back pain Approximately 80% of the population will experience an episode of lower back pain at some time during their life. Fortunately, most make a full recovery within a few weeks. The right management of an acute lower back injury will help you recover faster. 1. Relative Rest Bed rest is no longer considered necessary and can slow down recovery. However, it is advisable to rest from any strenuous activity such as lifting, heavy manual work and exercise initially.
5. Relax and stay positive Relax and stay positive as this eases your pain by reducing muscle tension. Worrying about your injury will slow your recovery. 6. Exercises A simple back exercise such as knee rolls will help reduce your pain. Lay on your back with your knees together, roll them to either side as far as you are able without pain. Repeat 10 times to either side, morning and evening.
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We advise you consider neutering your rabbits to avoid unwanted litters and reduce the risk of cancer. Un-neutered males can become aggressive, whereas neutered rabbits can live happily with male and female rabbits. They are susceptible to a number of conditions, some of which can be fatal. We advise that you do twice daily checks of your rabbits and enclosure for any thing that could cause harm. Rabbits are at risk of developing dental disease and misalignment of the cheek teeth especially if they eat a diet with insufficient fibre. These issues can be rectified if they are addressed and treated in the early stages.
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Obesity is common, therefore it is important that rabbits are able to exercise by providing them with space to express natural behaviours and play. Rabbits can be very playful pets, so providing them with toys can entertain and prevent obesity.
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Dressmaking, patchwork and curtain fabrics as well as waddings, cutters, boards and useful craft items.
We see a number of cases of flystrike during the warmer months, that doesn't mean that rabbits can't get flystrike at anytime, (we sadly saw a case Christmas eve this year). This is were flies have been attracted to dirty housing or messy bottoms then lay eggs, which hatch out into maggots. Rabbits require annual vaccines just like our dogs, cats and horses to protect them against fatal diseases. For many years, the diseases we have been concerned about are Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) these can be prevented a single annual vaccine, that is readily available that protects against both diseases. In more recent years, another strain of RHD has become increasing prevalent and this strain is not covered by the normal vaccine, has been seen to be fatal (We have sadly seen around 10 cases since last summer) . However there is an extra vaccine available to prevent against this. If you would like to speak with a member of our veterinary team regarding your rabbit health or their vaccination status, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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VETS & ANIMAL CARE Evesham Bowler Lewis & Partners Tel: 01386 442804
MUNITY COM CONTACTS AGE UK
pershore Martin & Carr Tel: 01386 553631 UPTON-UPON-SEVERN The Stocks Veterinary Centre Tel: 01684 592606 RSPCA Tel: 0300 123 4999
malvern Malvern & District Tel: 01684 560666
AVON CATS RESCUE Tel: 01789 750235
EVESHAM & PERSHORE South Wychavon Tel: 01386 422700
CATS PROTECTION EVESHAM Tel: 01386 833343 RSPB Tel: 01767 693690
UPTON-UPON-SEVERN 15 High Street Tel: 01684 593633
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EVESHAM Evesham Parmacy Tel: 01386 48899 Morrisons Pharmacy Tel: 01385 40610
EVESHAM Tel: 01386 423344 GREAT MALVERN Tel: 01684 573003
MALVERN Boots The Chemist Tel: 01684 572905 Lloyds Pharmacy Tel: 01684 573811
Inkberrow Tel: 01386 792201 Lower Moor Tel: 01386 861705 pershore Tel: 01386 552608
PERSHORE Boots The Chemist Tel: 01386 556860 UPTON-UPON-SEVERN Talbot Cooper Chemists Tel: 01684 592637
CITZENS ADVICE CITIZENS ADVICE SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE Malvern Evesham Droitwich Tel: 03444 111 303
PEOPLETON Tel: 01905 840471 Upton Snodsbury Tel: 01905 381511 UPTON-UPON-SEVERN Tel: 01684 592634
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT CHILDLINE Tel: 0800 1111 CHILD PROTECITON HELPLINE Tel: 0800 800 500 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel: 0800 555 111 OURSIDE YOUTH CENTRE Tel: 01386 852919 WORCESTERSHIRE RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE Tel: 01905 611 655 SAMARITANS Tel: 01432 269 000
RAILWAY STATIONS EVESHAM Tel: 0845 700 0125 malvern Tel: 0121 634 2040 pershore Tel: 0845 700 0125
EMERGENCY SERVICES POLICE FIRE AMBULANCE Emergency: 999 FIRE BRIGADE Worcester Road, Malvern Minge Lane, Upton upon Severn Tel: 01684 572948 Defford Road, Pershore Tel: 01905 24454 Merstow Green, Evesham Tel: 01386 466388 WEST MERCIA POLICE Victoria Road, Malvern Station Lane, Upton Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore Abbey Road, Evesham Tel. 0300-333 3000
BROADWAY Tel: 01386 852937 www.beautifulbroadway.com
AMBULANCE SERVICE Victoria Road, Malvern Tel: 01684 561556
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EVESHAM Tel: 01386 442348
Spetchley Road, Worcester Tel: 01905 764226
Evesham Community Hospital Tel: 01386 502432
MALVERN Tel: 01684 892289
GAS Tel: 0800 111 999
Malvern Community Hospital Tel: 01684 612600
PERSHORE Tel: 01386 556591
WATER Tel: 0800 783 4444
Pershore Hospital Tel: 01386 502070
UPTON-UPON-SEVERN Tel: 01684 594200
ELECTRICITY Tel: 0800 328 1111
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Pick Up Your Pen! O
ur writing competition for this month has a springtime theme. What do you like best about remember about the season? Is it your favourite time of year and if so, why? What do you remember about this time of year when you were a child? Do you remember celebrating Pancake Day or Easter? Did you go to church or chapel? Did you have special food? Even if you’ve not written anything since you were at school, be brave and pick up your pen. You really have got nothing to lose – and you may be one our winners.
• Did you celebrate a special occasion in the spring? What was it? • Write about the countryside in spring. Use the senses as much as you can. Colours, sounds, smells and textures all help to bring a story to life for the reader. The good news is that you only need to write a maximum of 250 words (3 short paragraphs). Don’t worry about getting it in the right order to start with. Just get the ideas onto the paper and
Send your entries to me at sue.r.johnson@outlook.com by Wednesday 2nd May. I will award a small prize to the winning entry. Sue Johnson www.writers-toolkit.co.uk Congratulations to Joan Taylor from Evesham who is our winner this month. A small prize is on its way to her.
Sue Johnson
Poet & Novelist
See what you can do with one of these ideas: • Write your earliest springtime memory.
tidy it up later. Reward yourself for trying – and do send me the story. I love reading the stories I receive and wish we could publish them all.
Creative Writing Workshops Critique Service & Talks Tel: 01386 446477 • www.writers-toolkit.co.uk
Valentine Story by Joan Taylor
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any years ago, I was invited to a Valentine’s Dance by a boy called John. I spent ages making a new dress. However, that day at work we were all asked to stay a bit later to complete an urgent order. I saw my best friend Nancy in town at lunchtime and explained. She told me to write a note and she’d drop it in to his house on her way home. (There were no mobile phones in those days and many families – including mine The Grapevine
– didn’t have a phone in the house.) I hurried home, got changed and went to our agreed meeting place but he wasn’t there. It started to rain and I decided the best thing to do was to go to the Village Hall. I did wonder if my friend had given John the right message. She’d been very jealous when he’d asked me out. Sure enough, the first people I saw were Nancy and John dancing together. I stood there wondering what to do.
“Would you like to dance?” asked a boy who I recognised as John’s quiet friend Michael. He had dark eyes and a nice smile. “I was going to invite you to the dance, but John said he’d already asked you.” “He couldn’t wait an extra half hour for me,” I said, returning his smile. John dumped Nancy a fortnight later. Michael and I had over fifty very happy years together.
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he 29th Worcestershire Regiment was founded in 1694 and has a long and glorious history serving Crown and Country. Founded in Norton Barracks, Worcester, in 1923 the museum has grown as the Regiment evolved into the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1970 and the Mercian Regiment in 2007 due to amalgamations due to cuts in the size of the Army. The Museum, which reflects these changes, became a Registered Charity (No 276510) in 1978. Its display in the Worcester City Museum and Arts Gallery in Foregate Street was updated in 2001 with a Heritage Lottery Fund grant and its offices and archives moved into Dancox House Army Reserve Centre in Pheasant Street, Worcester in 2012. Its purpose is to preserve the history, traditions and achievements of the Regiment and those who have served, or are serving in it, from 1694 to the present day and to educate current and future generations. It does this through its superb collection of weapons, uniforms, artefacts, letters, diaries, papers, photographs, archives and a library that tell the military and social history of those who served in the
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Worcestershire Regiment and its successors over more than 300 years. It provides an in depth insight into life around the world relating our nation’s history and their part in it. Today it still collects and displays the story of young soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. With its display in the Worcester City Museum and Arts Gallery on Foregate Street and its archives in Dancox House on Pheasant Street, Worcester, it seeks to present them in a way which entertains, educates and inspires current and future generations from Worcestershire and beyond. As can be imagined over the last four years of the World War I commemorations it has been very busy and as the World War II anniversaries start from 2019 an increase in activity is anticipated. Now it is gearing
itself up for the 75th Anniversary of D Day. The Museum is run by a full time Curator and part time assistant who are supported by a dedicated team of 20 volunteers who help with the management of the collection and field research enquiries. Their work was recognised when one of them won the Collections Award at the West Midlands Volunteer Awards in 2018.
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Fencing Luke's Fencing Services
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Aerials & TV Services Digital TV Systems
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Funeral Directors E Hill & Son
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Boiler Services Johnston Scotia
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Building & Construction Simon Haines Construction 14
Gardening & Landscaping Dave's Garden Maintenance 9 Foliation 20 Garden Machinery Mobile Service & Repair 14 Italian Garden Designer 33 Luke's Garden Maintenance 43 Luke's Fencing Services 43
Carpenter 1138 Creative Carpentry
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Carpets & Beds Carpets Direct K C Carpets
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Haberdashery & Material The Fabrik Shop 45
Coal Merchants A W Parker
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Hairdresser Sweeney Todd
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Community Services Age UK 11 Stonebow House Residential Home 8 Computing & IT Services Pendas CS Ltd 45 Conservatories Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows 3 Glassier 34 Malvern Glass 10 Decorators & Painters A Job 4 John Aztec Painting & Decorating CR Decorating
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Driveways & Paving Castle Paving Pro-Smart Driveway Cleaning
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Education & Courses Writer's Toolkit 15 & 47 Electricians Craig Merchant Electrical Marchwood Maintenance The Grapevine
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Health & Beauty ALM Fitness 26 Inkberrow Physiotherapy & Acupuncture 42 Sandie Davis Physiotherapy 12 Sweeney Todd 34 Vale Chiropractic 34 Heating & Plumbing Johnston Scotia
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Holiday Accommodation Abberton Shepherd's Hut 31 House Clearance Barbara's House Clearance
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Interior Design & Soft Furnishings Sunflower Soft Furnishings
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Kitchens Dream Doors Locksmiths Alcester Locks
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Motoring & Leisure Leisure Mart
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Oven Cleaning Ovenclean 18 Profesional Oven Cleaners 22 Painters & Decorators A Job 4 John Aztec Painting & Decorating CR Decorating
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Pershore Retail Market Index of Businesses 51 Pershore Footwear 52 Sewprettytoo 52 Pet Care Barking Mad Leadon Vale Vets
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Plumbing & Heating Johnston Scotia
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Recipes of the Month Greek Roast Lamb
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Residential Care Home Stonebow House Residential Home 8 Security Sharp Alarms Specialised Security Systems
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Shoes Humphries 33 Solicitors Thomson Bancks
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Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows 3 Glassier 34 Malvern Glass 10 Veterinary Practices Leadon Vale Vets
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Pershore Retail Market Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1EY 01386 553232 www.pershoremarket.com Blackmans Bakery Ltd Breads, pastries and cakes 07891 988278 Bob's Curry Hut Gluten-free & vegan Indian food, snacks & curries 07811 757220 Bubblicious Vaping, e-cigs, artisan soaps, bathbombs and gifts 07743 400620 Carole Ann Ladies' Fashion skirts, trousers and jackets 01386 553412 Custom Graphix Custom printing, mugs, signs, banners and copying 07800 861800 E.D. Furniture Ltd Quality new furniture, beds and mattresses 07341 443323 Ken & Jen Mason and Daughters Fresh fruit, veg and flowers 01386 555805 LDA Meats Fine quality Butcher & Deli 01386 554010 Little Gems Pre-loved clothes, jewellery and bric-a-brac
Little Baby Gems New born and special occasion gifts, craft sets 07805 638158
Smart Cards Greetings cards, gift wrap, balloons and banners 07912 537441
Pershore Engraving Trophies, keys cut, gifts, new and used mobility aids 07784 750710
(formerly Candy Box)
Pershore Footwear Wide fittings, shoes, bags for ladies and gents 01386 552782 Pershore Pet & Tack Shop Food, toys and bedding 01386 561635 Pershore Rugs Hug rugs, doormats and kitchen mats 01386 565588 Pershore Seafoods Shell and boat fish fresh everyday 01386 555731 Poppy's Stationery, packing & postal, knitting service 01905 820914
Sweet Traditions Wessex flour, cake boards, sugar paste and all your baking and decorating needs 07584 025157 The Book Shop Paper backs. kids' books, adult colouring, atlases, CDs and DVDs The Cosy Kitchen Hot & Cold food all day and take out service 01386 561695 The Hideaway Sheepskin and cow hide rugs; fitted carpets 07748 236410 The Sewing Lady Alterations and repairs to curtains and clothing 07412 873359
Sally's Bargains Toasters, kettles, fryers, steamers, cookware 07966 287828
The Tool Den Garden and general tools, tool repair and sharpening 07711 868367
Sewprettytoo Personalised hand-crafted quilts, cushions and bunting 07803 534109
TJM Outfitters Complete range of menswear since 1978 01386 550344
Open 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday behind ASDA with ample parking front and rear
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Pershore Footwear Ladies and Gents affordable footwear Wide fittings available New stock arrving weekly Summer shoes due in soon
Tel: 01386 552782
Sewprettytoo Orders taken for handmade peronalised items Nursery Playmats • Quilts & Cushions • Bunting for all occasions designed and made to order Ready-made items available
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