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Hello Readers... Welcome to the June & July issue of The Worcestershire Grapevine. I hope I’m not tempting fate, but it looks like this year’s very wet spring is finally over, and summer is here at last. Time to get out the sunscreen and barbeques, and enjoy the lovely long summer evenings.

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There’s lot happening in the next couple of months, in particular of course there’s the The Pershore Plum Festival, which starts on 8th July. This is followed by the Bishampton Summer Fete on 14th July, after which there’s the Welland Steam Rally on 27th July. In addition, there’s all the usual activities listed in the What’s On pages, with plenty of outdoor attractions to entice you out into the sunshine.

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West Midland Safari Park are celebrating their 45th Anniversary, so if you haven’t visited for a while, there are several new and exciting themed attractions for you to enjoy.

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The Cats Protection Open Day last month was a great success, thanks to all the members of the public who attended, but as always there are a number of cats needing homes. This month we feature three rather special ‘moggies’ who need equally special homes, so if you think you fit the bill, why not go along and meet your potential new companion.

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This month’s issue of The Grapevine is a joint one, so don’t forget to keep this copy for two months until the next one pops through your door at the end of July. That’s all for this month. Until next time, keep happy and healthy, and enjoy the summer..

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THE GREAT BRITISH BLOOMING

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WHAT'S ON IN JUNE & JULY

THE POWER OF GARLIC

PERSHORE HIGH SCHOOL

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LAWN EDGING

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eltane is a pagan festival celebrated on 1st May. The name originates from the Celtic god Bel – meaning ‘the bright one’ and the Gaelic word ‘teine’ that means ‘fire.’ The tree at the heart of this celebration is the hawthorn – usually a riot of creamy sweet-smelling blossom at this time of year. The hawthorn is known by a variety of different names – the May Tree, The Beltane Tree, The Whitethorn and The Quickthorn. It is also known as The Faerie Tree for it is said to guard the entrance to the faerie realm and it is still considered by some to be bad luck to harm one.

Traditionally, men and women bathed in the morning dew of the hawthorn blossom to increase wealth, health, good fortune and beauty. Women became more beautiful and men, by washing their hands in the dew, became skilled craftsmen. In some places, a May Queen is still chosen and dressed in a cloak and garland. The hawthorn blossoms are still used for garlands. However, using the blossom for decoration outside the home is fine, but it is considered very unlucky to bring it indoors as it is said to foretell serious illness and death. I remember doing so as a child and my grandmother threw blossoms and vase out of the window! Maypole dancing takes place on May Day in some towns and villages. This was outlawed after the English Civil War (1642 – 1651) when Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector. Many of the

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est Midland Safari Park is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year with the help of their pride of African lions, one of the first species to arrive at the Park at its inception. Opened in the spring of 1973 by actress Sophia Loren, what began as a fairly small local attraction located in the heart of Worcestershire has now evolved into one of the largest attractions in the Midlands. From humble beginnings with a total of 447 animals recorded during its first year, the Park now holds 837 animals, including a

Times have very much changed since the early seventies, with many animals becoming endangered and close to extinction in the wild. Participating in 23 breeding programmes including Sumatran tigers, Eld’s deer and African wild dogs, conservation is at the heart of everything that is done locally, nationally and internationally. Births at the attraction are of particular importance due to the rate at which some of these beautiful species are reducing in the wild. Recent successes include Finn the tiny pancake tortoise, Fennessy the majestic Rothschild’s giraffe and halfsiblings Ekozu and Fahari, the adorable southern white rhinos.

As well as the four-mile self-drive safari and animal exhibits, the 200 acre site is now home to the largest dinosaur and ice age experiences in the UK - Land of the Living Dinosaurs and Ice Age - the latter of which opened earlier this year. Both exhibits feature enormous animatronic creatures complete with breathing and roaring sound effects, allowing guests to step back in time and embark on a prehistoric adventure like no other. The fun continues in the Adventure Theme Park, with rides and games available for all of the family. A staple for all good theme parks is the ‘Pirate Ship’, which was the first ride to be opened in 1983, closely followed by the ‘Congo Carousel’. Most recently opened in the area was the thrilling ‘Kong’, which was introduced in 2015.

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th Anniversary 2018 also marks the 40th year of the Park’s Managing Director, Ivan Knezovich, who began working at the attraction as a Sea Lion Keeper in 1978. He said: “I am absolutely delighted that the Park has reached its 45th anniversary. The Park is much more than just a Safari Drivethrough - it is now a complete family day out with a huge range of activities and experiences to keep families coming back again and again, from one generation to the next.” He continued: “Our team, many who have been here over 25 years, have contributed to making the Park a destination that has won over 30 international awards during its evolution. From amazing wildlife exhibits and successful animal births to the recent opening of our fantastic prehistoric exhibits, we have expanded our business to

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enable us to provide something for everyone and our future plans are even more exciting than the last 45 years combined.” He added: “For me personally, celebrating my own 40th year at the Park this year is a milestone filled with almost a lifetime of happy memories and amazing experiences.”

West Midland Safari Park is also responsible for two ex-Sea Life Centres in the seaside towns of Rhyl and Weston-super-Mare. Renamed SeaQuarium in 2001, each centre hosts over 30 exhibits, including British rays, turtles and collections of tropical fish. . . . /continued on page 18

rail halt that will connect the Park to the mainline rail network. The new station will make the attraction more accessible to guests further afield, cementing the Park as the ultimate destination for a family day out.

. . . /continued from page 17 2017 saw the opening of the attraction’s brand new Safari Academy, which boasts five sustainably-built classrooms specifically for visiting schools and education groups. Interactive, curriculum-linked sessions are delivered to students in hopes of inspiring a future generation of conservationists.

The Safari Drive-through, animal exhibits, Land of the Living Dinosaurs and Ice Age are included in the standard admission charge of £24 for adults, £19 for children aged 3-15 and £22 for concessions. Children under the age of three years are admitted free of charge. Admission includes a Free Return Ticket. Adventure Theme Park rides are charged extra. Further information and discounted tickets are available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. You can find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WestMidSafari.

Collectively known as Safari Venues, three unique venues are located in the grounds of the Park, including the beautiful Georgian manor, Spring Grove House. Safari Venues host a variety of events, including weddings, corporate functions and themed party evenings. With many strings to their bow, West Midland Safari Park have several projects in the pipeline for the next five years, including plans for a new

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you’re running or cycling, for example, build up your endurance for at least a month before you get into anything more intense. That means going at a rate where you can easily talk without being out of breath. However, once you have that base of endurance, step up the intensity to step up the effectiveness of the workout. 3. Protein Many people don’t pay enough attention to getting the protein their muscles need to rebuild. If you don’t, you are going to get very little out of your workout, as both cardio and strength workouts

require protein for building muscles. You can get protein from meat, fish, eggs and protein powders. 4. Water Be sure to hydrate throughout the day. It takes a couple of hours for your body to absorb the water, so you can’t just drink right before exercise. Make it a habit to drink water regularly throughout the day. We suggest a minimum of 2 litres of water each day. 5. Carbs Although the low-carb craze might say otherwise, carbs are our body’s main source of fuel. If you do intense workouts, you will need carbs, or you won’t have enough energy. If you do a shake, be sure to include carbs — or a banana is a great source of low fibre/high glycemic carbohydrates that you need for exercise. 6. Slow lifting Many people contract their muscles slowly and then release more quickly. But if you lift slowly in both directions, you are

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Take them easy at first, but once you’re used to hills, you can get a good pace going. Either use a hilly route or do repeats on one hill. 15. Circuits One mistake that people make is to do multiple sets of the same exercise without rest between the sets. This doesn’t allow your muscles to recover and it’s a waste of your workout. But instead of doing a set, resting, and then doing your second set, it’s more effective to move on to multiple exercises in a circuit, so that you don’t rest between exercises but do rest each muscle group. This will give you a good cardio workout while you do your strength training. If you want to take part in our next Body Transformation programme or attend any of the fitness classes we offer, go to www.almfitness.co.uk for more information. Alternatively call Amy on 07740 366419 or email amy@almfitness.co.uk

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Proud dog owners can put their pets through their paces by entering the Fun Dog Show organised by Kaye Littlehales from Evesham & District Training Club with four classes – Handsomest Dog; Prettiest Bitch; Waggiest Tail; Dog the Judge would like to take home for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Kaye will be naming one of the winners from these four, Best in Show to win a super rosette to take home.

A host of stalls and entertainment are on offer, with music and dance thoughout the afternoon provided by Worcester Concert Brass and newcomers to the fete, Faithful City Morris. Those who enjoy creativity can marvel at the wonderful floral displays in St. James’ Church, and also the entries from this year’s children’s painting competition on My Favourite Things with a prize from Coach House Bookshop, Pershore.

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Sunday 8th July Monday 27th August 2018

Pershore Pershore town town will will be be going going plum crazy by turning plum crazy by turning purple purple to to celebrate celebrate the the fruit fruit that that made made it it so so famous. famous. The The Pershore Pershore Plum Plum Festival is unique, unique, quirky quirky and and Festival is packed packed with with events events and and activities activities to to suit suit the the whole whole family over the August Bank family over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Holiday Weekend. Pershore Purple, Pershore Pershore Purple, Pershore Yellow Egg and Pershore Yelloware Eggvarieties and Pershore Emblem of highly Emblem are varieties of every highly sought after plums and sought afterorchards plums and every year local produce year local orchards produce tonnes of these famous fruits. tonnes of these famous fruits. The Pershore Yellow Egg plum The Yellow Egg plum wasPershore discovered in Tiddesley was discovered Tiddesley Wood by GeorgeinCrooke in Woodand by George Crooke in 1827 to celebrate there 1827 to plummy celebrateevents there will beand many willand be many plummy events activities to enjoy and activities to enjoy throughout the Festival. throughout the Festival.

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pleasures pleasures providing providing a a plum plum crazy crazy weekend weekend for visitors coming from far and wide. Over Over for visitors coming from far and wide. the the long long weekend weekend join join The The Angel Angel Hotel Hotel for for the the Big Big Plum Plum Beer, Beer, Food Food and and Music Music Festival. Festival. Visit which will will be be bustling bustling with with Visit Plum Plum Alley Alley which plum products, tastings, an abundance plum products, tastings, an abundance of of entertainment and please don’t miss the entertainment and please don’t miss the outstanding purple and yellow shop windows outstanding purple and yellow shop windows that can be seen throughout the town. that can be seen throughout the town. Sunday brings the family fun day where all Thursday 23rd August Sunday brings the family fun day where all Thursday 23rd August ages flock for a jam-packed day of activities ages flock for a jam-packed day of fun Plum Festival Bike Nite including the Pershore Plodders 10K run, the Plum Festival Bike Nite including the Pershore Plodders 10K run, the Join the Plum Festival and the South Plum Pooches in the Park Dog Show, plum Join the Plum Festival and the South Plum Poocheschildren’s in the Park Dog Show, plum Midlands Bike Club for this bike craft market, entertainment, an Midlands Bike Club for this bike craftplum market, children’s entertainment, anon extravaganza! Held throughout Pershore open air praise service and following extravaganza! Heldsomething throughoutfor Pershore open plum air praise service and following there is definitely all the from last year’s success the Plum Pedal on there isAlldefinitely something for all the from last year’s“budding” success the Plum Pedal family. bikes – mopeds, motorbikes, Push for those young cyclists. family. All bikes – mopeds, motorbikes, Push for those “budding” young cyclists. scooters, choppers, combinations and scooters, choppers, combinations and Plum Festival Fayre Day on Bank Holiday trikes are most welcome for a night of fun, Plum Festival Fayreday Dayout onfor Bank Holiday Monday is a great all the family trikes are most welcome for a night of fun, excitement, live music and plenty of plum Monday is a fun day out for all the family with attractions throughout the town excitement and Don’t plentyforget of plum fun and food and drink… to wear purple with attractions throughout the town including entertainment, Plum Alley, Classic drink… Don’t to wear purple to get to getforget into the “plum” mood. including entertainment, Plum Alley, Classic and vintage cars, award winning farmers’ into the “plum” mood. andmarket, vintageboat cars,trips, award winning farmers’ 25th, 26th and 27th August arts and crafts, 25th, and 27th August market,activities boat trips, arts and crafts, August Bank26th Holiday weekend continues as children’s including parachuting August Bank weekend continues children’s activities including parachuting a three dayHoliday extravaganza of purple fun.as Teddy bears and a scrumptious plummy a threewill daybe extravaganza of purple fun. Teddy bears and a village. scrumptious plummy Pershore full to the brim with plummy food Pershore will be full to the brim with plummy food village.

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ohn Ruskin, Victorian philanthropist, art critic and artist, once said, ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather’ and I tend to agree with him. All weather is important, we need the rain and the sun and even the icy cold. And beauty can usually be found in all weathers; sparkling, snow blanketed landscapes, raindrops hanging from trees or captured in the leaves of plants and yes, even fog has its beauty. Just look at

the way it highlights cobwebs in the hedgerows, or how it turns familiar scenes into places of mystery and best of all, when the sun pierces a shroud of mist with shafts of light. But on the Malverns one March evening I wondered if Ruskin was right. It seemed like there’d been nothing but bad weather the scene as bleak as January, captured in monochrome without a hint of sun to give it any colour. Would spring ever arrive? Then a taste of summer in mid-April, and like an aperitif it whetted our appetites, had us all expectant of a delicious course to come; it didn’t appear. But the warm sun did bring something delightful. Native wildflowers have evolved to cope with the vagaries of the British climate. My wild daffodils had toughed out the cold spring the cultivars bowed their heads and sulked. The primroses ignored it and the bluebells hunkered down and waited. But that brief spell of sunshine and heady temperatures in the twenties triggered an explosion of blooms from trees to wildflowers; grim for hay-fever sufferers, but wonderful for everyone else.

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Cowslips thrust their butteryellow blooms above the grass on the side of my drive and as if a fairy godmother had waved her magic wand the green clad slopes were turned into a sapphire haze by bluebells and snuggled in amongst them, primroses added splashes of pale gold. An eruption of lady’s smock waved dainty, pale lilac flowers in the wind. Violets peeped, like shy maidens, through the grass fronds and as I tiptoed through them I thought of summer and the fritillary butterfly whose caterpillars will feast on the violets’ leaves. As if from nowhere forget-me-nots added their tiny flowers of ice blue to the pallet, the blackthorn, pear and cherry swathed the hedges in blooms of white lace, turning golden pink in the evening sun. The monochrome landscape was gone. In the dull days which followed that taste of summer the Hills were washed with colour. And there is more to come: clouds of hawthorn blossom, dazzling buttercups and dashing pink foxgloves. What isn’t there to love, even on a rainy day? Photos and article by Geraldine Holbourn

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What's on ... in June & July Wednesday 30th May Pershore Jazz Club Join us for an entertaining evening with Jeremy Huggett (Reeds) and Gethin Liddington (Trumpet/Flugelhorn) in THE CHOSEN 5. They play a refreshingly mixed repertoire to cater for everyone’s musical taste. 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 2nd & Sunday 3rd June Pershore Open Gardens Gardens Open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. All proceeds go to NGS charities; chief beneficiary is Macmillan Nurses. 16 gardens in Pershore will be open from 1pm to 5pm. Tickets £5 - can be used on both days, children free. Tickets can be bought on the day from Number 8 in the High Street or from any open garden, or from Tourist Office or Blue in Broad Street beforehand. Maps given with tickets. Sunday 3rd June CREATIVITY Craft Fair A wonderful opportunity to buy unique gifts and products in the lovely setting of the Town Hall, Market Square, Evesham. Come and see a fine collection from local crafters showcasing their creativity. Free entry. Tel: 07969 708343. The Town Hall Market Square Evesham Worcestershire WR11 4RL Saturday 9th June XK70 - Jaguar Festival Feast your eyes and ears on our festival attractions for all the family. A full programme of hill-climb activities, demonstrations, historic car cavalcades, craft stalls and shopping village. Jaguar 'super' cars display, panels, forums with Jaguar Classic and celebrity guests from the racing world. Children's activities, fairground rides, games and prizes. 9am to 5pm. Tel: 01584 781588. Advance Tickets: £20 pp; on the day: £25 pp; accompanied under 16s free. Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Shelsley Walsh, Worcester, WR6 6RP Saturday 9th June Hardy Plant Society Worcestershire Group – Sale of Plants A wide range of good quality plants and shrubs grown by our members, will be available at reasonable prices. Free entry and advice. Refreshments available. 2.30 – 4.30pm. Peopleton Village Hall, WR10 2EG. www. worcs-hardy-plant.org.uk Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June Eckington Flower Festival and Open Gardens For all those who love beautiful gardens a visit to

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Eckington should not be missed. Eckington boasts five gardens which are outstanding in their design and location. There are another 30 gardens open so there’s plenty to see. Each year Holy Trinity Church displays a beautiful flower festival reflecting a chosen theme where villagers compete to produce outstanding floral displays. Food and drink in many venues. Complimentary free circular mini-bus. Gardens are marked if they are wheelchair friendly. Coaches please arrange parking beforehand; all are welcome. Open 10am to 6pm both days. Prices: £6 per person for the weekend. Children of school age FREE. Programmes can be purchased from the church or free car parks. Tel: 07967 503288; email: lorrainebainbridge24@gmail.com; www.eckington.info Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June St.Peter's Church Flora Fest St.Peter's Church, Bengeworth, Evesham is holding a Flora Fest over this weekend to raise funds for the restoration of its East Window. Join us to enjoy over twenty floral exhibits inside the Church kindly sponsored by local organisations supporting the Festival. Light refreshments will also be available. Entry £1 per adult, children free. Tel: 01386 48482 for further information. Sunday 24th June Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair The tri-annual antiques fair in Malvern features quality art, antique and collectable goods. Up to 150 indoor exhibitors await. Ceramics, glass, pictures, small furniture, jewellery, treen, militaria, clocks and more. Early entry 8.30am £4; 10am £3. Tel: 01636 676531. The Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW Wednesday 27 June Pershore Jazz Club Graham Smith’s Jazz Allsorts with John Maddocks (reeds), Tony Pipkin (trumpet), Martin Veasey (Trombone), Jim Douglas (guitar) and John Day (d bass). An entertaining evening of jazz for all sorts of musical tastes. 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 30th June Chocolate Making Come and indulge in the World of Chocolate making in a 2-hour workshop, working with Belgian chocolate and learning some basic techniques. Learn how to flavour truffle fillings and develop skills in mixing, piping and coating. Altogether, you will make 31 truffles. And finally, you can indulge in gift wrapping before taking your delicious creations home. 2pm to 4pm. £45. Tel:

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01386 834334. Unit 21, Bond Industrial Estate, Wickhamford, Evesham, WR11 7RL Saturday 30th June White Ladies Aston Fete Come to a traditional garden fete. There are extensive plant, book, children's toys/ games, produce and white elephant stalls. Combined with all age games, children's races and teas, as well as an As New Boutique in the Parish Room, there is plenty to occupy the whole family. The Old Vicarage WR7 4QH. Free entry and car parking 2 – 4.30pm. Tel. 01905 345371 Saturday 30th June Armed Forces Day The Royal British Legion, Pershore & District Branch, are hosting Pershore’s first ever Armed Forces Day event at The Angel Inn & Posting House, Pershore. Live entertainment includes St Andrew’s Pipe Band, Brian Shaw & Dutch Lewis’ Jazz / Dance band. Military vehicles & memorabilia on show together with No. 214 Worcester Battery, Royal Artillery. Cost £5 – veterans & accompanied children free. Starts 5pm and finishes with a firework spectacular at approx. 10pm. Any profits on the day will go to the Branch’s 2018 Poppy Appeal. Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July Church Lench Flower Festival 2018 12 noon to 5pm. Floral arrangements in All Saints' church, open gardens and scarecrow competition around the village, plants, crafts and refreshments on sale in the village hall. Admission £4 adults, children free. Parking WR11 4UE Tel. 01386 870236 Saturday 7th July Counterfeit Sixties Show The Ultimate Live Sixties Music Show at Evesham Arts. 7.30pm to 10pm. Tel: 01386 446944. £16 concs and members, £18 full. Victoria Avenue, Greenhill, Evesham, WR11 4QH Saturday 14th July Rous Lench & Inkberrow Royal British Legion Garden Party The Rous Lench & Inkberrow Branch are holding a Garden Party in the grounds of Park Cottage, Radford Road, Rous Lench, WR11 4UJ (opposite Village Green) by kind permission of Mr & Mrs J Whitfield. Live music, tombola, grand raffle and side shows in a beautiful setting. Picnic chairs/rugs welcome. Parking available. If wet will be held at Rous Lench Church. Admission at gate £5 to include Ploughman’s Supper, glass of wine or local cider/soft drink. Starts 5pm to 8pm. Everyone welcome. Further information - jmbriney@gmail.com

Saturday 14th July Hardy Plant Society Worcestershire Group – ‘Gardens of New Zealand’ Mick Dunstan will give an Illustrated talk. Raffle, refreshments and plant sales. Visitors welcome at £3. The talk will start at 2pm following a members’ social event. Crowle Parish Hall, WR7 4AZ. www.worcs-hardy-plant.org.uk Sunday 22nd July Open Garden in aid of St Edmund's Church, Stoulton This plantsman's garden, which also opens under the National Garden Scheme, is generously planted with a large collection of rare trees and shrubs and colourful herbaceous borders. Features include a specialist collection of lilies (at their best in July) and also many unusual climbers and ferns. There are lovely views of the countryside and the adjacent Norman church. The admission of £8 includes homemade cakes and tea/ coffee. Directions: The Tynings lies at the end of Church Lane, Stoulton WR7 4RE. Any queries: please phone Leslie Bryant on 01905 840189. Saturday 21st July to Sunday 2nd September Clent Hills - Summer Play Trails Create your own adventures and have fun exploring the hills. Trails and challenges change each week and include a small prize. Booking Not Needed. 9am to 4pm Normal Admission Charges Apply. Pick up at trail sheet from the welcome stand at Nimmings Wood Car Park. Tel: 01562 712 822. Clent Hills, Worcestershire Wednesday 25 July Pershore Jazz Club Join us to enjoy the incredible virtuosity and captivating performance of the Ralph Allin Quartet. Ralph has toured with Van Morrison, played with the likes of Jools Holland and Andre Previn, and performed at Ronnie Scotts. 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 Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st July Sewing for the Terrified A two-day intensive class. I'll start by taking you through the basic functions of a sewing machine, getting you comfortable with its workings and making it your new best friend! We'll cover lots of useful sewing techniques to give you a thorough grounding in all the essential sewing know-how. The structured lessons are designed to gradually build your confidence with step by step guidance backed up with notes and samples. Two days 10am to 3.30pm. £120. Tel: 07854 486869. The Sewing Room, The Fold, Bransford, WR6 5JB

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The complete garlic experience consists of learning about the mysteries of garlic, its amazing flavours, and the healing and regenerative properties that have been captivating people for centuries. Simple remedies like crushing a clove in warm water and gargling will heal ulcers in the mouth and sore throats. As part of the Garlic Experience, you can learn more about cooking, growing and medical benefits of this incredible allium; learn about the history of the farm, and take a ride on a tractor and trailer around the growing fields. Alternatively, you can choose from one of the mapped out walking routes. We were amazed at the amount of information and recipes we were given - I was given a recipe for smoked garlic roast chicken, and Black Garlic Chocolate Brownies. For food and garlic lovers the Farm Shop was bursting with traditional, innovative, and some off-beat products, all guaranteed to please. We found mayo's, chutneys, pickles, relishes, mustards, sauces, beer, salt, olives, popcorn, pork scratchings, and even garlic vodka. We took the taste challenge, and tasted some delicious flavours, including the hottest flavours from around the world.

Lured by the aromas from the restaurant, we decided to have a break and sample some of their delicious garlic bread and cakes. There was a huge queue at the ice cream counter where excited children were waiting to taste home made garlic ice cream. I treated myself to a growing set consisting of garlic bulbs, and manure. Keen gardeners will know about the benefits of growing garlic, not just in a vegetable patch, or tubs, but if planted between rose bushes they protect against the incursion of greenfly and other garden pests... The farm has a large, unique planting stock to choose from, including the world famous Elephant Garlic, the largest garlic bulbs outside of the USA, and their garlic seeds have won RHS Gold Medal and coveted Awards of Gardening Merit. If you would like to sample all this perfection you can. You can also holiday in one of the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six holiday cottages, or try one of their yurts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a glorious setting, facing South, under the Downs, and just ten minutes from the sea. The Garlic Farm is open every day, from 9am until 5pm. Their website is www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk and phone number 01983 865378. article and photographs by Pamela Green

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Whilst you are edging up, it gives you an opportunity to go around and look at your borders in detail. You can then see things which you would not normally notice from a distance, e.g. green fly on your roses, which you can then treat accordingly. So having time to check your beds is quite important and doing this whilst edging your lawn makes it more time efficient.

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4. King Zog ruled which country from 1922 to 1939? 5. What colour is Spock's blood? 6. Where in your body is your patella? 7. Where can you find the original London Bridge today? 8. What spirit is mixed with ginger beer in a Moscow Mule?

9. Who was the first man in space? 10. What would you do with a yashmak?

WORDSEARCH: TYPES OF GEMSTONES (solution on page 50) Ruby - Diamond - Emerald - Pearl - Aquamarine - Sapphire Topaz - Jade - Opal - Amethyst - Citrine - Garnet - Jasper Kunzite - Azurite - Onyx

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ershore High School’s Interact Club have raised £1000 in support of their teacher, Mrs Rhodes, who ran the London Marathon on April 22nd 2018. The students arranged a variety of fundraising activities, including cake sales, book sales, and most successfully, the 26-coin challenge (in honour of the 26 mile run). Students have dedicated every Monday tutor time since October to plan, resource and deliver their fundraising, often giving up lunchtimes and after school to help raise money. Mrs Rhodes was raising money for The Make a Wish Foundation and finished the marathon in a fantastic time of 4 hours 53 minutes. Mrs Rhodes is pictured with her medal. 

eorge Brooks, a student at Pershore High School, competed in the National Kayaking Championships on the 14th and 15th April. He took part in the 200m and 500m sprints in a K1 and qualified for the fastest finals in both. He finished 5th and 3rd respectively in the finals out of 60 competitors. These results

ensure Georges’ promotion to the next competitive division. A great result for his first sprint competition at a National level. George trains at Fladbury Paddle Club and is coached by Andy Train. photos: top - Mrs Rhodes; bottom right hand - Interact Club Students, Miss Thrower (Teaching in Charge of Interact) and bottom left hand - George Brooks

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FABULOUS SELECTION OF FOOTWEAR FROM THE LEADING BRANDS FOR ALL THE FAMILY MOST STYLES IN FULL AND HALF SIZES ~ SIZE 3 - 8 LADIES & SIZE 6 - 12 MENS

Childrens' main fitting centre in the area for both CLARKS & START-RITE at Redditch Our Alcester shop also has a large selection OUR STOW SHOP SPECIALISES IN LADIES & MENS FOOTWEAR Owned and run by a local family BRANDS INCLUDE: CLARKS, ECCO, RIEKER, HOTTER, LOTUS, LELLI KELLY, ROHDE, GABOR, ANATOMIC, LOAKE, BARKER, START-RITE, GEOX, MERRELL, SKECHERS, SEBAGO, VAN-DAL, EQUITY, TAMARIS, TIMBERLAND ~ HANDBAGS BY RADLEY & TULA

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VETS & ANIMAL CARE Evesham Bowler Lewis & Partners Tel: 01386 442804

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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

CATS PROTECTION EVESHAM Tel: 01386 833343

EVESHAM & PERSHORE South Wychavon Tel: 01386 422700

CATS PROTECTION WORCESTER Tel: 01905 425704 RSPB Tel: 01767 693690

UPTON-UPON-SEVERN 15 High Street Tel: 01684 593633

POST OFFICES

CHEMISTS

Bishampton Tel: 01386 462873

EVESHAM Evesham Parmacy Tel: 01386 48899 Morrisons Pharmacy Tel: 01385 40610

EVESHAM Tel: 01386 423344

MALVERN Boots The Chemist Tel: 01684 572905 Lloyds Pharmacy Tel: 01684 573811 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

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CHILDLINE Tel: 0800 1111 CHILD PROTECITON HELPLINE Tel: 0800 800 500 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel: 0800 555 111 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

GREAT MALVERN Tel: 01684 573003

POLICE FIRE AMBULANCE Emergency: 999

Inkberrow Tel: 01386 792201 Lower Moor Tel: 01386 861705

FIRE BRIGADE Worcester Road, Malvern Minge Lane, Upton upon Severn Tel: 01684 572948

pershore Tel: 01386 552608

Defford Road, Pershore Tel: 01905 24454

PEOPLETON Tel: 01905 840471

Merstow Green, Evesham Tel: 01386 466388

Upton Snodsbury Tel: 01905 381511 UPTON-UPON-SEVERN Tel: 01684 592634

TOURIST INFORMATION

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

HOSPITALS

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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Round up a tax specialist

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Fabrik SHOP

Crowthers help private clients complete Tax Returns and minimise tax bills

24a Broad Street, Pershore

Tel: 01386 553 626

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For Income Tax and IHT Planning that makes sense:

Stockists of:

Dressmaking, patchwork and curtain fabrics as well as waddings, cutters, boards and useful craft items.

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Drink Driving awareness, enforcement of these offences will be a key priority for West Mercia Police. Roadside checks will be carried out at all times of the day and night and on all types of road.

he Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is warning people of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs this summer. Drink and drug driving offences typically increase during the summer with more opportunity for people to think they can risk mixing drinking with driving. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the consequences of driving after drinking and the impact it can have. The campaign is being highlighted with two hard-hitting viral videos which will be promoted across West Mercia on social media. As well as targeted campaign activity over the summer months to raise

Over the past three years, 122 people have been killed or seriously injured in West Mercia as a result of collisions involving drink or drugs. Of particular concern is those motorists aged between 17 and 30; Approx 45% of drivers involved in collisions causing death or serious injury involving drink or drugs were aged 17-30, of which around 82% were male. The immediate consequences for anyone if they are caught drink driving include a minimum 12 month driving ban, up to 6 months in prison, a fine of up to ÂŁ5,000 and a criminal record. A conviction for drink driving can have a major impact on the future prospects of a young person. For example, it may lead to job loss, significant problems when applying for a job in the future and difficulty travelling abroad.

New drug driving laws brought in three years ago also make it a lot easier for the police to tackle drivers who choose to drive whilst under the influence of drugs, with new drug testing kits in place to detect cannabis and cocaine. The consequences if you are found guilty of a drug driving offence are the same as for drink driving. Vicki Bristow, Communications Manager for the Safer Roads Partnership says: "During the summer months most of us like to enjoy the longer evenings but this often puts people in situations where they may be drinking more than usual. Our campaign aims to highlight the fact that mixing drinking and driving simply isn't worth the risk. Our message is very simple: If you're driving, don't drink any alcohol at all. Alcohol affects everyone very differently and any amount can impair your ability to drive. The only safe option is to avoid alcohol completely if you are driving, as even 'just one drink' could put you over the limit."

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The campaign coincides with the launch on 1st June of the summer drink drive campaign by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) which all police forces across the UK are asked to support. ********

ALL-TERRAIN AND QUAD BIKE THEFTS REPORTED Please be aware there has been a significant increase in the theft of Quad bikes and similar vehicles from rural locations throughout the county in recent months. Quad bikes and All Terrain Vehicles are among the items most likely to be stolen in rural areas. Owners of such machines are advised to take the following crime prevention measures to combat these thefts. 1. Secure any Quad bike inside a locked building (as near to the main dwelling as possible) 2. Remove keys 3. Anchor the Quad down with a heavy duty chain and padlock

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4. Alarm the building if possible 5. Take a photograph of the machine and keep safe any serial numbers if not road registered. 6. Fit a tracking device 7. Park larger vehicles in front of access doors to prevent easy access 8. Mark or customise your property so it is easily identifiable. This can deter thieves and assist recovery if they are stolen If you suspect offenders are on your premises and crime in progress call 999

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June Special Offer

Introducing our new product range - Crystal Clear 1 hour facial : only £30

July Special Offer

Get Holiday ready . . . £5 off all standard Manicures & Pedicures (upgrade to Gel polish for £6)

Volunteering For All

ational Volunteers’ Week (1st to 7th June 2018) is a time for us to say “thank you” for the fantastic contribution that our volunteers make. This year, Volunteers’ Week is about volunteering for all – celebrating the huge range of people who give their time in so many ways; recognising their invaluable and diverse contribution to the local community. On Sunday 3rd June, we are holding an Open Office Event in Pershore to celebrate volunteering and thank our team – including two cyclists returning from an 80-mile ride, and celebrating the completion of a sponsored walk. Come and join us to find out more – and eat CAKE! - 3pm to 5pm. Pershore Volunteer Centre offers a personalised recruitment service for people looking for volunteering roles, matching them with charities who register with us to promote their volunteer opportunities. A high proportion of volunteers who contact us do go on to volunteer in local charities or national organisations with clients in Pershore or the surrounding villages.

As well as volunteers that we place with other charities, 80 volunteers are helping to run the Volunteer Centre and deliver our services: Trustees, Company Secretary, Receptionists, Community Car Scheme Coordinators, Events Manager, Administrators, Car Drivers, Lunch Club Cooks & Helpers, Minibus Drivers, Minibus Escorts, Website Designers, Newsletter Editor, Resource Centre, It’s human nature to feel good after helping someone out. Volunteers report that volunteering helps them to gain valuable new skills and experiences, boosts their confidence and improve their wellbeing too. Contact Pershore Volunteer Centre on

01386 554299 visit our new website

www.pershorevolunteers.org.uk

email: volunteering@pershorevolunteers.org.uk or come to see us at 1 Billing House, Pershore WR10 1EY. Like us on Facebook – Pershore Volunteer Centre Find us on Twitter – Pershore VC Registered charity 516080

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Accountants Crowthers 45 Haines Watts 37 Aerials & TV Services Digital TV Systems Boiler Services Johnston Scotia

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Building & Construction Evesham Trade Centre 4 Simon Haines Construction 47

Education & Courses Writer's Toolkit

Electricians Craig Merchant Electrical High Electrical Solutions Marchwood Maintenance

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Fencing Luke's Fencing Services

Fireplaces TC Fireplaces

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Butchers Abbey Butchers

Carpets & Beds Carpets Direct

Funeral Directors E Hill & Son

Gardening & Landscaping Cut Above the Rest 24 Foliation 38 Garden Machinery Mobile Service & Repair 10 Luke's Garden Maintenance 43 Luke's Fencing Services 43

Cars: Parts, Repairs & Sales Fix Auto 50 KCR Garage 8 Marshalls of Evesham Ltd 31 Cleaning Services Chris James Cleaning 37 Pro Driveways 33 Pro-Smart 19 Coal Merchants A W Parker

Haberdashery & Material The Fabrik Shop 45

Computing & IT Services Pendas CS Ltd 33 Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows 3 ETC Windows, Doors & Conservatories 24 Glassier 38 Malvern Glass 45 Dating Old Style Dating Decorators & Painters A Job 4 John Aztec Painting & Decorating CR Decorating

Handyman A Job 4 John

Health & Beauty ALM Fitness Sandie Davis Physiotherapy The Beauty Barn Vale Chiropractic

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Heating & Plumbing Johnston Scotia

Holiday Accommodation Abberton Shepherd's Hut 15

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Driveways & Paving Castle Paving 15 Pro Driveways 33 Pro-Smart 19

House Clearance Barbara's House Clearance

Interior Design & Soft Furnishings Sunflower Soft Furnishings

Kitchens Dream Doors

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Locksmiths Alcester Locks

M O T KCR Garage Marshalls of Evesham Ltd

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Oven Cleaning Ovenclean 37 Profesional Oven Cleaners 8 Painters & Decorators A Job 4 John Aztec Painting & Decorating CR Decorating

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Pershore Retail Market Index of Businesses Pershore Footwear Vera's Haberdashery

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Pet Care Barking Mad Cats Protection

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Plumbing & Heating Johnston Scotia

Recipe of the Month Raisin & Chocolate Meringues

Roofing Services G.M. Roofing L.E.D. Roofing & Leadwork

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Security Specialised Security Systems

Shoes Humphries 43 Solicitors Thomson Bancks

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows 3 ETC Windows, Doors & Conservatories 24 Glassier 38 Malvern Glass 45

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Pershore Retail Market Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1EY 01386 553232 www.pershoremarket.com Bakers Box Decorations, flours, utensils and sugar craft 01386 561136

LDA Meats Fine quality Butcher & Deli 01386 554010

Blackmans Bakery Ltd Breads, pastries and cakes 07891 988278

Little Baby Gems New born and special occasion gifts, craft sets 07805 638158

Bubblicious Handmade soap, bathbombs and gifts 07743 400620

Pershore Engraving Trophies, keys cut, gifts, new and used mobility aids 07784 750710

Candy Box Sweets, chocolates, fudge, slush, gifts and toys 07584 025157

Pershore Footwear Wide fittings, shoes, bags for ladies and gents 01386 552782

Carole Ann Ladies' Fashion skirts, trousers and jackets 01386 553412

Pershore Pet & Tack Shop Food, toys and bedding 01386 561635

Skintone Tattoo Studio Anthony Owen & Stevie Turner 01386 304319 Smart Cards Greetings cards, gift wrap, balloons and banners 07191 253744 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 Garden Den Quality garden ornaments, and iron work 07711 868367

Clouds For all your vaping supplies 07545 024937

Pershore Rugs Hug rugs, doormats and kitchen mats 01386 565588

Custom Graphix Custom printing, mugs, signs, banners and copying 07800 861800

Pershore Seafoods Shell and boat fish fresh everyday 01386 555731

Desirable Vinyl Used vinyl record deal New Stall Now Open 07930 699443

Poppy's Stationery, packing & postal, knitting service 01905 820914

E.D. Furniture Ltd Quality new furniture, beds and mattresses 07341 443323

Sally's Bargains Toasters, kettles, fryers, steamers, cookware 07966 287828

The Tool Den Garden and general tools, tool repair and sharpening 07711 868367

Ken & Jen Mason and Daughters Fresh fruit, veg and flowers 01386 555805

Sewprettytoo Personalised hand-crafted quilts, cushions and bunting 07803 634109

TJM Outfitters Complete range of menswear since 1978 01386 550344

The Hideaway Sheepskin and cow hide rugs; fitted carpets 07748 236410 The Sewing Lady Alterations and repairs to curtains and clothing 01386 556468

Open 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday ASDA with ample parking front and rear

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Pershore Retail Market Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1EY 01386 553232 www.pershoremarket.com

Pershore Footwear Ladie and Gents affordable footwear Wide fittings available New stock asrriving weekly

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