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January 2016

Ledbury Focus issue 129

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Hello Readers...

Happy New Year, and welcome to the January 2016 issue of the Ledbury Focus.

Ledbury Focus Publisher & Advertising Grapevine Publications (Worcestershire) Ltd 3 Rye Street • Birtsmorton • WR13 6AS Tel: 01684 833715  Mob: 07754 170286 info@grapevinepublications.co.uk www.grapevinepublications.co.uk

Editor Betty-Ann Ambury betty@grapevinepublications.co.uk

Advertising & Editorial Betty-Ann Ambury

Contributors

Age UK Geraldine Holbourn Helen Mawson Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Johnathan Bishop Leadonvale Vets West Mercia Police

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Next Issue Copy Date 8th January 2016

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and made lots of New Year resolutions ... which of course you mean to keep!

If Christmas in your house is anything like it is in mine, someone has at some point spilled something on the carpet - but don't despair, have a look at the cleaning tips from Mavis Russell on page 12.

This month sees the annual Ledbury Big Breakfast, so turn to page 20 for more details.

January is also pantomime month at The Market Theatre - have a look at page 31 for booking details.

If you like knitting, then why not dig out your knitting needles, collect up all those scraps of wool you've got tucked away in the cupboard and start knitting blanket squares - page 28 will tell you more!

And as always, we have our usual range of articles on a variety of subjects ... hopefully something for everyone.

February is Valentine's month, so if you have an event planned or specials on offer, let me know so we can get the details in the next edition of the magazine.

Until then, keep well and happy reading.

Betty

DISCLAIMER. All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not. Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions. Artwork is accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The right to refuse advertisements is reserved. The use of this publication for canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity apart from sourcing local goods and services is strictly prohibited. © 2016 6

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Contents...

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West Mercia Police

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Ledbury Town Council

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Spot the Difference

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Leadon Vale Vets

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Toffee Apple Cake

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Recipe

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A successful new venture

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Age UK

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Mavis Russell Floor Care

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Coffee Break

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Ledbury Library Live

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Ledbury Big Breakfast

Wooden Structures in a Garden

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Events in January

Community Contacts

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Ledbury Brass Band

Index of Advertisers

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The Bowen Technique

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Random Acts of Kindness

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The Market Theatre

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Orme & Slade

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Our Species of the Month

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Wildlife in Focus

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DF Legal

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A New Year of Hope

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y the time you read this I expect Christmas Day will be a distant memory and New Year resolutions will either have been abandoned or starting to have real meaning! I have always found the New Year brings a sense of optimism and hope, but I know that is not the same for everyone.

We deal with about 25,000 information and advice requests annually about older people issues here at Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire and there are others across the voluntary sector doing likewise.

I like to think we give people hope as a result of supporting them; a feeling they are not alone; a belief that their problem does have a resolution. Our staff and volunteers

are well trained and dedicated to what they do. I hope that they are as successful in 2016 as they undoubtedly were in 2015.

I think we sometimes forget it is a new world out there for older people. Many of them contributed to shaping that world and yet they have seen it develop beyond our wildest dreams. Whilst many people use the internet for numerous everyday things, it still lacks the credibility of a face-toface conversation when we need to resolve a problem. We hope that in 2016 we recognise the diversity within our communities in a new way. Living with the internet is a reality for many under 65. For about 35% of the

Are you, or someone you know, feeling lonely?

Reconnections offers a one to one service aimed at supporting people to reduce their feelings of loneliness.

population it is in danger of isolating them because it is unavailable or simply costs too much. These are many reasons why people contact us, sometimes it is simply an excuse to have a chat. I hope we will always be there for them.

I also hope that you will consider the “art of the possible” and what you can do for someone in need.

A revolution can start at any time.

Why not volunteer and bring hope to someone else?

Our Information & Advice service is available on 0800 008 6077 or 01905 740950.

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his time of the year is one of our busiest with regards to emergency stain removal, but very often, by the time we get there, all sorts of off the shelf products have been used. In a lot of instances these can cause more damage than good, and also limit a professional cleaner’s chance of removing the stain.

for washing woollens, to ½ pint (300ml) of warm water.

• Detergent Vinegar Solution add one teaspoonful of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent Solution.

• Ammonia Solution - one teaspoonful of branded household ammonia (available from hardware stores) to one cup of warm water.

We have put a guide together to help you attempt removal of stains safely and effectively with minimal chance of damaging the carpet.

General Tips • Do not over wet into backing materials.

• Always test any solution/ detergent on an inconspicuous area of carpet prior to treating a stain.

• Use detergents at the recommended dilution ratios.

• Scrape up or blot up any excess prior to treatment.

• Blot, never rub or scrub.

• Do not use inappropriate detergents on carpets or upholstery e.g. washing up liquid, washing powders, household bleach, disinfectants.

• Always work from the outside of the stain inward to avoid spreading.

• Always apply the cleaning

First and foremost: Don't Panic! If something is spilled on your carpet, prompt action is required to prevent staining, so be prepared.

We recommend having the following items and solutions to hand for dealing with spillages as soon as possible: • Clean white absorbent cloth or towel.

• Dry Cleaning Solution surgical spirit (usually available from local chemists).

• Detergent Solution - one teaspoon of gentle detergent

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fluid to the absorbent spotting material, not directly onto the carpet or fabric.

• Encourage quick drying carefully use a hairdryer on mild heat to assist.

• Deal with stains as quickly as possible for increased chances of success.

• Keep the fabric or carpet as dry as possible.

First Aid for Your Carpet Coffee  Tea  Liquid Foods Alcohol  Urine • Blot up surplus spillage.

• Use Detergent Vinegar Solution, a little at a time.

• Work from the outer edge of the stain inwards.

• Frequently blot with dry cloths.

• See below for final rinse procedure.

Chocolate  Sweets  Glue  Egg Blood  Ice Cream  Milk  Soft Drinks  Vomit • Scrape up excess with a blunt knife.

• Use a Detergent Solution starting at the outer edge • Blot dry.

• Follow up with Ammonia Solution.

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• Blot dry.

• See below for final rinse procedure.

Solids  Fats  Shoe Polish  Tar Chewing Gum  Ointment  Oil • Scrape up excess with a blunt knife.

• Use a Dry Cleaning Solution followed by Detergent Vinegar Solution.

• Blot dry.

• See below for final rinse procedure.

Unknown Stains • Scrape up or blot surplus spillage.

• Use a Dry Cleaning Solution followed by clean luke-warm water.

• Blot dry.

• If further treatment is needed, use either Detergent or Detergent Vinegar Solution.

• Blot dry • See below for final rinse procedure.

Final Rinse Procedure: applicable to all of the above methods of stain removal • Mix one-part white vinegar and four parts water.

• Pour mixture into a spray bottle and spray over the stained area.

• Blot dampened area (do not rub) to remove excess moisture.

• Spread white kitchen towel (stacked 6-8 sheets deep) or absorbent cloth over the affected area and place a

weight, such as a telephone directory, on top.

• Leave overnight and repeat if necessary.

Whilst the stain removal guide may be basic, it should help prevent some quite common and expensive DIY stain removal damage.

Unfortunately, there can never be a guarantee of complete removal of a stain, but the correct routine will give your professional cleaner, when called in, the best possible chance of success.

If the stain remains after trying any of the above methods, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01531 810013.

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Our second Library Live quiz took place at The Feathers on Friday 27th November when we raised money for large print books. Hosted by Sara-Jane Arbury, the teams pitted their wits answering questions including general knowledge and information about our town.

The LLDG recieved huge support for this event. The Feathers kindly waived the room hire charge and • Fully barn-seasoned hardwoods members and traders donated prizes for our raffle.

• Available in different sized The first prize was a magnificent Christmas Hamper vented bags or tipper-bed load donated by Love Ledbury. Other prizes were • Free delivery within 10 miles donated by: Ledbury Hardware, Gaynan Jewellers, • Prices from £75 The Kitchen Cupboard, Chocolate Bean, Ethos, Nice Things, Delilah's, The Talbot, Gladwin Greengrocers, Handley Organics, Janet's Hair Salon, Hay Wines, Westons Cider, Past & Present, Gurney's, Ice Bytes, Wildlife in Art, Three Counties Cider Shop, Muse Cafe, Wallers Butchers and Tesco. Our thanks to CloverLogs_62x94mm.indd 2 everyone for such tremendous support.

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With the reduction in government funding for local government, our Library and Customer Services are facing further cuts. The LLDG is working to help protect service in Ledbury. We are now also part of the Joint Action for Herefordshire Libraries group made up of user groups of libraries throughout the county. Our aim is to ensure we keep a thriving and sustainable countywide library network with easy access for all. The LLDG will continue to raise money to buy resources for Ledbury Library.

Our next event will be an evening with Quentin Letts on Friday 22nd January, 7 p.m. at the Burgage Hall.

Ledbury Books and Maps will be with us with copies of Quentin's latest book - and first novel - The Speaker's Wife. This promises to be a very entertaining evening. Tickets are available from the Library at £8 per person.

For more information or to join us, please contact ledburylibraryfriends@gmail.com.

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pdate your dairy or IPod with the dates for the fourth Ledbury Big Breakfast.

This year Ledbury will be celebrating breakfast on Friday 29th January and Saturday 30th January.

This event celebrates that most important of meals – breakfast, and what we at the Food Group consider important - good locally produced food and drink.

Food shops, butchers, cafes and hotels in and around Ledbury will be providing a wide range of local breakfasts, including specials for the day.

Last year 20 local businesses took part presenting all kinds of breakfast treats – this year there could be even more variety for you to eat in or take home.

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Gurneys Market House Cafe Llandinabo Farm Shop Chez Pascal Wallers Muse Cafe The Nest Cameron & Swan Trumpet Corner Caffe 21 This event is held in conjunction with the national Breakfast Week campaign to encourage more people to enjoy a good nutritious meal at the start of the day.

More information will be available on the Ledbury Food Group website www.ledburyfoodgroup. org in early January – when details of the specials on offer will be available, and opening times etc.

Ledbury Food Group is an independent group of volunteers from Ledbury and district formed

• To encourage and support those who grow, produce, sell and purchase local food and drink as a means of developing and sustaining our local economy, environment and community • To champion Ledbury as a centre for good locally produced food and drink • To foster learning about local food and drink, the local food web and the benefits of using locally produced products The Group runs an information website on local food and drink and has in the past year organised the Ledbury Big Breakfast in January 2015, the Ledbury Celebration food festival (in association with Ledbury Poetry Festival) and other food events to increase awareness of the benefits and value of local food and drink.

It has received funding to help its activities from Malvern Hills AONB. For further information call: 01531 633637

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Sunday 3rd January Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES FOR MEN UK's largest flea. Discover all manner of items from clothing, ceramics and toys, to gardenalia, house clearance goods and everything in between! k k GAGLIARDI k MISHlovers, MASH thrift Thisk TROOP fair is paradise for vintage seekers and up-cyclers. Catering facilities, ATM machine and free parking. 7.30 am - 3.30pm. £4.00. Tel: 01636 676531. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. www. b2bevents.info Saturday 16th January Devil's Violin - Forbidden Door The Devil's Violin weave an enchantment of melody and mystery in a visceral combination of live music and dynamic storytelling. What would you sacrifice for the one you love? Welcome to a cinema of the mind!

With their visceral combination of live music and dynamic storytelling, The Devil’s Violin weave an enchantment of melody and mystery. Don’t open that door! As soon as the rule is laid down, we know it will be broken. Once the door is opened, then what – adventures! All of us love a good tale, and this is a wonderful one. Expect love, loss, drama, danger, horror, humour, twists and trials. £10, concessions £8. 7.30pm. Tel: 07808 167709.

Glasbury Village Hall, Glasbury, Brecon, HR3 5LU. www.thedevilsviolin.co.uk.

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th January Potter’s Wheel Workshop (weekend) Day 1, workshop starts at 10am. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstrations. Once you have got the hang of things, you will develop k EDWIN JAGGER GARCIAtutoring. k MERCLunch k at your own pace with k individual 1pm. Afternoon, further demonstrations after which you will make bigger pots and explore O Pand E Nforms.

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Your pots from Saturday are now leatherMonday - Friday, 10am - 6pm hard and ready to be turned. Cost £215 includes Saturday, 10am firing, - 5pm refreshments, lunch, materials, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Tel: 01531 633886. Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury, 1 Tudor Mews, The Homend, HR8 1RD. www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

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150 indoor exhibitors await. Ceramics, glass, pictures, small furniture, jewellery, treen, militaria, clocks and more. Early entry 8.30 am £4, 10am £3.00. Tel: 01636 676531. The Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. www.b2bevents.info Saturday 9th January Winter time is Westons Wassail time Silurian Border Morrismen present their popular Wassail in Much Marcle starting from the car park of Westons Cider Visitor Centre HR8 2NQ. Dancing, followed by torchlight procession into ancient cider orchards. After singing, carousing and general merriment there will be music and Mummers at the Slip Inn, Much Marcle. The event raises funds for St Michael’s Hospice at Bartestree.

The wassail bucket takings are matched pound for pound by Westons. Tel: 01531 660233/07879 033823. Email: ian@iancraigan.plus.com. 7pm 10pm. Westons Cider Mill, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury ,Herefordshire HR8 2NQ United Kingdom. www.silurianmorris.org.uk. www. westons-cider.co.uk Tuesday 12th January Illustrated lecture By Maureen Schild 'Narcissus and Art' She discusses what Albertini meant when he designated Narcissus the inventor of painting and she surveys art in the context of the myth, tracing the rise of the artist from relative anonymity to modern day celebrity status. Refreshments follow.

2:30pm to 4pm. Members are free, guests £8. Tel: 01568 797703, email overbrae@btinternet.com.

Tomkins Theatre, 148 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DH. Saturday 30th January Introductory workshop with Victoria Keeble For those new to book arts or a refresher for the more experienced. Victoria will offer guidance as participants explore this exciting art form by experimenting with different structures to create innovative and beautiful books from the simplest of materials. Incorporate drawing, lettering, collage, colour and print to create your own unique books. Ticket prices: £55, concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s) , £40. Tel: 07583 544110. Glasbury Village Hall, Glasbury, Brecon, HR3 5LU. www.glasburyarts.co.uk.

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Clubs & Groups 1st Ledbury Scout Group 07803 015344 Agricultural Society 01684 584900 Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 670843 Angling Association 01531 633600 Army Cadets 01531 631219 Arts and Crafts Group 01684 310437 Badminton Club 01531 632430 Bell Ringers Eastnor 01432 853271 Bell Ringers 01531 640120 Bowling Club Ledbury 01531 631680 Bowls Club Eastnor 01531 634530 Boxing Club Ledbury Amateur 01531 631879 Bridge Club 01531 670226 Carnival Association 01531 633172 Country & Western Club 01531 635682 Cribbage 01531 635116 Eastnor Cricket Club 01531 633055 EFT Group 01531 631603 Evergreen Club 01531 636790 Ex- Round Tablers 01531 632298 Guides and Brownies 01684 572975 Hereford Deer Management www.hdms.org.uk Herefordshire Photographic Society e: dachsman78@yahoo.co.uk 01432 850554 Horticultural Society 01531 632489 Ladies Guild RNLI 01531 633286 Ladies Welcome Club 01531 636176 Lawn Tennis Club 01531 670433 Ledbury Allotment Association 01531 632220 Led Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 632093 Ledbury Area Cycle Forum chairman@lacf.org.uk Ledbury Art History Group 01531 890835 Ledbury Art Society 01531 631099 Ledbury Choral Society 01684 573107 Ledbury Cricket Club 01531 633012 Ledbury Community Brass Band lcbb@hotmail.co.uk Ledbury Community Choir 01531 821423 Ledbury & District U3A

01531 633637 Ledbury & District Civic Society 01531 633853 Ledbury & District Cyclists Touring Club 07733105258 Led & District Floral Art Club 01531 635404 Ledbury Focus

Ledbury and District Harriers 07960866381 Ledbury In Bloom 01531 641817 Ledbury & District Sports & Recreation 01531 633703 Ledbury and District Amateur Swimming Club clubsecretary@ladasc.co.uk Ledbury Ladies Afternoon Club 01531 633620 Ledbury Fairtrade Group 01432 890532 Ledbury Food Bank 01531 633643 Ledbury Food Group 01531 633637 Ledbury Friendship & Activity Club 01531 633787 Ledbury Fundraising Group for Marie Curie Cancer Care ledbury.mariecurie@btinternet.com Ledbury Motorcycle Club 01432 860069 Ledbury Probus Club 01531 637227 Ledbury Library Development Group 01531 632133 Ledbury Quilters 01989 720379 Ledbury Short Mat Bowls Club 01531 631272 Ledbury-Stromstad Twinning Association 01531 636176 Ledbury Support Group St Michael’s Hospice 01531 635404 Ledbury Swifts Football Club 01531 631675 Ledbury Town Archery Club 07523 863214 Ledbury Town Football Club 01531 631463 Ledbury Trefoil Guild 01531 670142 Ledbury Youth Centre 01432 261589 Ledbury WI 01531 636808 Ledbury Naturalist Field Club 01531 635355 Ledbury Walkers’ Club 01531 634884 Parkway (Ledbury) WI 01531 632076 Ploughing Society 01531 634871 Rifle and Pistol Club 01531 636808 Rotary Club 01531 890696 Royal British Legion 01531 632491 Rugby Football Club 01531 631788 Skittle League 01531 632338 Simply Singing 01684 576681 Swimming Pool 0845 2412590 Table Tennis Club 01531 630168 Theatre Club Ledbury 01531 632101 Trumpet Agriculture Society 01531 670608 WEA Ledbury 01684 540624

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edbury’s Community Brass Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Herbert as its new Musical Director, taking over the baton from John Frith who is stepping back to concentrate on his composing and vocal music commitments.

Colin began playing the cornet at the age of seven tutored by his grandfather, and subsequently joined Sherborne Town Band.

He went on to join the Army and studied at the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall under Professor Peter Wise. Colin was awarded the prestigious Cousins Memorial Parchment for exceptional proficiency on the Euphonium, and also won the title of best cavalry trumpet player on the course.

After 16 years' service Colin left the Army and was soon back in the thick of brass banding, performing as a soloist. He then got involved as Musical Director of youth bands, first at Sherborne, and then at Wilton & District Youth Band. Both these bands enjoyed considerable success under Colin’s leadership.

Colin is excited to be joining Ledbury Community Brass Band, and looks forward to working with the band to raise its profile and to increase its appeal to the younger generation.

Ledbury Community Brass Band (www.lcbb.org.uk) was founded in 2010 by a group of local parents and musicians including brass teachers Stuart Essenhigh and John Frith. It has grown into a committed group of players from Ledbury and surrounding areas, and

enjoys playing at a variety of events throughout the year. If you would like the band to play at your event, please send an email to events@lcbb.org.uk The band is always looking for new players, either experienced brass musicians or learners of all ages. The band has instruments available for players, and if you or someone in your family would like get involved in the wonderful world of brass, email joining@ lcbb.org.uk for further details.

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Happy New Year, Happy New You!

by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, DipM

Firstly, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Healthy New Year. In this article I share with you some information on minimising stress and some effective tools and techniques to help keep body and mind happy and stress free. I often show my clients these techniques if needed in a therapy session for them to do in between treatments on themselves. I also teach an array of tools and techniques to help with health and well being in my Wellness Workshop.

How stress effects the body Stress affects everyone differently, and our coping mechanisms are also very different. As humans, we are designed to cope with a moderate amount of stress. Problems occur however when the stress we are experiencing is continuous and where there is no let up. At a physical level stress can: raise blood pressure, lower immunity, affect our nervous system detrimentally, affect sleep patterns, cause digestive disturbances, affect mood, cause anxiety, and tension can often cause headaches. As you can see minimising stress should be a priority for everyone, as it can have significant benefits to our health and well being.

The Bowen Techniques and the nervous system In a Bowen treatment we directly stimulate the nervous system by applying Bowen moves along the vertebral column. Other moves applied on the body will also 26

stimulate a response from the nervous system. We are trying to get the sympathetic nervous system to calm down and the parasympathetic system to fire up more easily which will help us to feel more balanced and less stressed. In Bowen we also affect other structures and systems in the body such as: nerves, tendons, ligaments, muscles and the facia.

Many clients report that they feel a deep sense of relaxation during treatment and that this continues for several days after treatment also. Being in a more relaxed space allows the body to function much better, and people feel much better in themselves and able to cope and deal with things much easier.

Kinesiology As a Kinesiologist I can quickly assess where stress is impacting upon a persons energy system, and these may well be connected to physical symptoms that are being experienced. Using the Traditional Chinese Medicine

framework of 5 element theory I can quickly and effectively identify imbalance and give indications on how this can be treated for the individual. In Kinesiology I have a varied toolkit that can be used to bring back harmony and balance to body and mind.

Flower Essences Flower essences are very effective at helping with emotional problems or blocks at an emotional or psychological level.

Rescue Remedy is the well known remedy and is a combination essence from the Bach remedies developed by Harley Street doctor, Doctor Edward Bach, in the 1930s. Essences from the Bach set that I often recommend for clients include: Mimulus helps with any fears, specifically fears of known things. Walnut excellent for use when going through big changes in life. Rock Rose - excellent for intense alarm or horror, this can be used after an accident or with fears and

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phobias. Agrimony - after a quarrel or fight this remedy restores equilibrium quickly, it brings about a sense of peace and joy! There are 38 Bach remedies in total. I prefer using Healing Herbs Bach remedies which are made as per the original procedure that Dr Bach set down.

In practice I work with lots of different remedies as there are many different types available such as: Australian Bush essences, Alaskan essences, and Perelandra essences, which are made in America and have very specific healing qualities.

Nutrition Nutritional changes can have a great effect on helping to deal with stress. Eliminating foods that create more stress in the body in the way of inflamation for example can impact significantly. Alkalising the diet by removing acid forming foods and eating more alkaline foods can also be very beneficial.

Many nutritionists refer to the stomach as the 2nd brain and so having good digestive health is very important. Things like natural yogurt and probiotics including fermented foods like kefir and cider vinegar can greatly improve digestive health.

Adding specific herbal remedies such as lemon balm St. John's wort and valerian, as examples, can also be beneficial for some. I can offer basic advice on this to support the hands-on therapy work I will do in a session.

However, for more in depth advice on nutrition it might be beneficial to see a nutritional therapist.

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Taking time Taking some time for you each week or each day can be very beneficial to your health and well being. Five or ten minutes spent alone either sat down or lying down and clearing the mind can have a significant benefit on health. It slows the heart rate and can calm the nervous system.

Meditation is also another wonderful way of clearing and calming the mind.

Energy techniques There are many techniques that are used in Kinesiology that can help with stress and also help you be happier, more confident, and focused. I share one of my favourites. Recalling the things that make you happy is a well used and well known technique used by many therapists in order to effect positive changes in our body biochemistry.

Take 5 minutes right now • Recall one thing that makes you smile.

• Really get into thinking about whatever it is.

• Pay attention to how this feels in your body. Do you feel heat anywhere? Are you beginning to feel a warm glow in your solar plexus area? Is your breathing slowing down?

• When you have spent about two minutes thinking about whatever it is and experiencing how it makes you feel, take your index finger and tap the space between your eyes whilst still thinking. Do this for around 30 seconds or more if it feels good.

This technique literally taps the thought and feeling in at a

cellular level. The more you do this, the easier it will be to recall happy memories and your body will respond by relaxing. Several other significant and beneficial changes also occur in the body's biochemistry.

I will talk to you about additonal techniques like these in therapy sessions and will probably give homework that can be done between sessions! I also regularly run a Wellness Workshop incorporating similar techniques to this.

Please get in touch for more information.

Contact me for more information To find out more either give me a call on: T: 01531 579 035 M: 07904 457 075 or email me at helen@complete-balance.co.uk For more news, articles and health information please check out my website www. complete-balance.co.uk. You can also sign up to receive my newsletters, and I will also be starting a health blog soon.

Mini Bowen Treatments My next mini Bowen treatments will be held on 27th February 9.30am – 1pm £10 for 30 minutes.

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A networking session with Sara Beadle on Saturday 12 September 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

The session will provide an opportunity for embers of the public are getting out writers to get guidance from Writing West their knitting needles to create much Midlands and tofor meet otherrefugees local writers. needed items helping who For are those of you that have a love for food, suffering as the temperatures start towhy fall. not join us on Monday 21 September 7pm to Whether is in France, or Syria, theof 9pm for anit evening withGreece Rob Elliot, author nights are very cold.

Ledbury Refugee Support The Food Maze and How to Eat Like There’s volunteer, Jan Long, approached No Tomorrow.

Ticketssaid will“Ibewas available at theby people who have wanted to become involved library at £6 each and if you are a memberin donating items, and they have given beautifully of Ledbury Library Development Group your knitted baby clothes, including bonnets and boots, ticket will be at a discounted rate.

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and a lady at Leadon Bank has knitted 3 gaily coloured blankets for children.”

There will be a Batik workshop with Manu HelenforLawson-Smith remarked one of her Song ages 16+ on Tuesday 22that September hobbies was and knitting and gave herfor great 11am to 5pm tickets areitavailable £6 pleasure to know that the blankets keep a at the library which includes lunch. will A needle child comfy theplace winter felti ng cosy tasterand session willduring be taking on 25 months. 10am to 4pm for ages 14+ at £2 a September tiJan cket. have groups Bob Vaughan deliveringfor hasFinally, urged we knitting to get clicking The John Masefi eld Society’s annual lecture the sake of those who are in desperate need of –warm The Poet in Bye on 25 September clothing andStreet blankets.

7pm to 9pm, with tickets available from the library. Further information on all our events is available in The Master’s House activities and events leaflet.

We’ll shortly have dates for our computers courses at the Master’s House and for the children’s Early Hurly Burly. article & photographs by Jan Long

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Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd January Wed 27th – Sat 30th January 7.30pm Matinees: Saturday 23rd & 30th January & Sunday 24th January 2.30pm Tickets £10 / Children £6

Events in early February

La Traviata

(Live Screening from Royal Opera House)

Thursday 4th February 7.15pm Tickets £15 / students & Over 60’s £12.50

Roving Crows in Concert Saturday 6th February 8pm Tickets £12 / students £8

The Owl and the Pussycat’s Treasury of Nonsense

(Presented by Soap Soup Theatre Company)

Sunday 14th February 3pm Tickets £8 / Child £5 / Family £16

FILMS

Tickets £5.00/Students £3.00 (unless stated otherwise)

Into The Woods

Friday 5th February 8pm 2014/PG/125mins

Boychoir

Wednesday 10th February 10.30am 2014/PG/103mins

LADS Famous Family Pantomime Old Mother Hubbard A Wild West Pantomime – a rip- roaring tale with Wild West songs and spectacular dance numbers, twirling lassos and plenty of awful jokes. A hugely entertaining show for all ages ‘Oh Yes It Is’!

One of Verdi’s finest Operas La Traviata is a Live Screening with Russian Soprano Venera Gimadieva performing her debut role at The Royal Opera House. Directed by Richard Eyre.

Roving Crows in Concert renowned for their high energy live performances with roots in Folk and Celtic music. This award winning band who constantly tour nationally make a popular and welcome appearance at The Market Theatre Inspired by the works of Edward Lear The Owl and the Pussycat’s Treasury of Nonsense is a feast for eyes ears and imagination. Unpredictable storytelling and magical puppetry. For ages 3+ FILMS – with Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondhelm Into The Woods gives a modern twist to the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Starring James Corden, Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep.

Boychoir is the story of an 11year old orphan who finds himself in a choir where the Choir Master recognises his unique talent and pushes him to discover his creativity and soul in music.

Tickets for all events can be booked on line - www.themarkettheatre.com Live Show Tickets - The Master’s House, St Katherine’s car park Mon/Thu/Fri 9.30 - 4.30 Tues 9.30 - 6 Sat 9.30 -12.30 (closed Wed) Ledbury Focus Or phone 07967 517 125 for all shows and films

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OUR SPECIES of the month glamourous species, perhaps, but nonetheless fascinating.

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his year, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is beginning a new series taking a closer look at one key species of flora or fauna each month. We will discuss some facts and figures and also highlight some of the best places in the county to spot them. We’d love you to get involved too by letting us know when you see any of these species in Herefordshire.

For January we are kicking off by examining yellow meadow ants, and their more commonly spotted homes: ant hills! Not the most 38

The anthills of the yellow meadow ant Yellow meadow ants (Lasius flavus) live together in colonies which can be made up of over 5000 individuals. Together they dig through the soil to create intricate underground networks and spaces and deposit the excavated soil on the surface.

This builds to form an anthill which can get up to a metre tall though most you see are around 30 – 40 centimetres.

The active movement of these ants can make the anthills feel warm to the touch in summer months. This attracts basking butterflies, reptiles and the common field grasshopper which lays its eggs on these hills. The

warm, dry crumbly soil on top of the anthills is also a great place to find small but interesting plants like early forget-me-not, ladies bedstraw and wild thyme.

The ants play another part in the food web too – as lunch. Ants can make up as much as 80% of the green woodpecker’s winter diet. It has an extraordinarily long tongue which it protrudes deep into the ant hill. No doubt a welcome meal on a cold day for many birds overwintering here.

Where to see them Winter is a good time to see ant hills as grass and vegetation has died back leaving the tussocky hummocks exposed. They are found on grassy areas (hence the name meadow ants!) but only those which have not had tractors and machinery driven over them

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Weekend Hedge Laying Courses Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th January Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th January Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st January In these 2 day courses you will thin, lay and bind a stretch of double-brushed hedge. The completed work contributes to the restoration of the valuable hedgerow habitats at this SSSI reserve as well as keeps traditional rural skills alive.

Venue: Birches Farm, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EY. Cost: £60 HWT members, £70 non members.

Places are limited so booking is essential. Book online at www.herefordshirewt.org or call 01432 356872

as they are too fragile to survive being squashed. This means that they are now commonly associated with what are termed ‘species rich’ meadows where a lack of improvement (by application of fertilizers or pesticides) has allowed a wide variety of flora to flourish – in turn supporting a wide range of invertebrates, birds and mammals. So, if you’re out looking for ant hills, you might see lots of other wonderful things too!

Some of our reserves are particularly good for seeing anthills. Explore Common Hill or Wessington pasture just west of Ledbury, near Fownhope or, further afield, visit the Christopher Cadbury reserve, Woodside or Crow Wood, where pied flycatchers have also been seen feeding from the ant hills.

Get in touch If you do spot any ant hills please do let us know! You can submit records online at www. herefordshirewt.org, email them to us at records@herefordshirewt.co.uk or write to us at Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Hereford, HR1 1UT. Ledbury Focus

Cider Making Workshop

Saturday 9th January 10am - 4pm This one day workshop will walk you through the stages needed to make your own cider and discover how easy it actually is! Suitable for novice or intermediate brewers, you will need to learn about picking, fermentation, racking, storage and, perhaps most importantly, tasting.

Venue: Houghton Court, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3HZ. Cost: £50 HWT members, £60 non members.

Places are limited so booking is essential. Book online at www.herefordshirewt.org or call 01432 356872 Wassail at Lower House Farm orchard Friday 15th January 4am - 7pm Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will offer a bit of post Christmas cheer and seek to ensure a bountiful apple harvest with a wassail, an ancient ceremonial celebration of the apple harvest which seeks to bless the fruit trees in traditional orchards. So come help the Trust to awaken the cider apple trees in its traditional orchard and scare away the evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in the autumn. There will be a chance to savour a bowl of Rocket Café’s homemade soup to beat the cold and to sample some of Orchard Origins’ mulled cider and apple juice. There will also be the chance to learn some wassailing songs from our merry band of musician singers and sing along with them around a fire.

Venue: Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford HR1 1UT. Cost: Minimum entry charge of £2 per person. Trust volunteers and children go free.

Any proceeds made will go towards furthering the aims of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.

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Wildlife in Focus

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ince 2002 the population of goldfinches has increased by 80%. The success of the goldfinch appears to be largely due to the increasing popularity of feeding birds in our gardens, but the British Trust for Ornithology is wanting to find out exactly how important the food is we put out for the birds. Do goldfinches prefer nyger seed? Or would they rather sunflower hearts? Here its sunflower seeds. Go to the BTO website and you can take part in the goldfinch survey which lasts until the end of February.

A success story is good news but there are other animals in dire straits. One is the much loved hedgehog. It seems inconceivable that they could be extinct in our children’s life time, but this is the plight of hedgehogs. Here again we can all do our bit to help because hedgehogs love gardens.

longer grass and piles of prunings in a quiet corner and never use slug pellets; hedgehogs love slugs so leave them to control your invertebrates. Extra food in spring and autumn can help save a hedgehog’s life. Never feed bread and milk, dog or cat food is fine and some clean water.

Hedgehogs need four or five gardens so if you think they’re in your area chat to your neighbours about cutting small holes in your fences so that our prickly friend can move between them. Don’t be too tidy. Leave areas of fallen leaves,

Collectively we can do much to help our wildlife as shown by the success with goldfinches. Much of what we can do doesn’t require huge effort or money, all it needs is for us to ‘think wildlife’ and factor them into our gardening lives.

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An elder bush outside my kitchen window should’ve been cut down long ago as it’s growing through a chaenomeles but I’ve always found a reason to keep it; the flowers provide nectar, the berries food for the birds, and it’s a place where the blue tits eat the food they’ve taken from the feeders. One morning I was astonished when I looked up from making porridge to find myself staring into the eyes of a sparrow hawk. Once again I rushed for my camera with little hope of the bird being there when I got back, but I was in luck. Maybe you will be too if you ‘think wildlife in 2016.’ It may not be a sparrow hawk that visits but what ever wildlife comes to your garden, you will be giving it a safe haven.

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Christmas conflict final straw for many, claims Ledbury law expert

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he festive season is generally a special time for families, but it is not always the case with it often being the watershed for many marriage break ups, say Ledbury law experts, DF Legal.

Christmas conflict after a bad 2015 will see couples heading to law firms in January to seek a divorce, claims family law expert Wayne Phillips.

“Sadly Christmas is a time when problems can come to a head,” he said. “It is the time of the year when an illicit affair becomes harder to cover because of family pressures, and also when couples in rocky relationships reflect on the 12 months gone and some decide they want a new start.”

“To add to this, when you consider rows through people being around each other more and financial worries due to the cost of Christmas, it shows why

the early part of a New Year is generally the busiest time of year for family lawyers,” he added.

Mr Phillips said the tales of difficult holiday periods are often cited when divorce cases get underway.

“Couples do their best for the sake of the family to create the best Christmas possible, but this becomes impossible,” he said. “If there are tensions it can soon manifest in a nasty way and make for an extremely unpleasant situation.”

He added that DF Legal is well placed to help due to their experience in this area and the ability to treat each case on its own merits.

“As a family lawyer, I am not going to pretend that going through a break up is anything other than tough, which can sometimes get tougher before it improves,” he said.

“However, what all our clients share is that they are going through one of the most gruelling times of their lives and we bear this in mind, so we can offer the best level of support through a tough period,” added Mr Phillips, whose firm is based at The Southend in the town.

“We also offer a low fixed fee to start with and discuss all the options available,” added Mr Phillips. “In short, we do all we can possibly do to make a hard time as easy as possible.”

Anybody wishing to talk to DF Legal about divorce or separation or any other legal matters can do so by calling 01531 633222

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Advice for Householders (from National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group)

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f you find yourself with waste which cannot be disposed of through your normal council waste collection service there are a plenty of commercial waste collection companies who can assist you for a fee.

Check. Ask for their waste carrier registration details, and verify them by checking the online register or by calling 03708 506 506. Note down the registration number of the vehicle used to take your waste away.

Before engaging anyone, it is a good idea to check with your local council to see if your waste can be collected by them as a special collection (for which a charge may be made) or taken to a local council household waste and recycling centre where it can normally be disposed of for free.

Refuse unsolicited offers to have any rubbish taken away. Always carry out your own research and choose who you wish to approach.

All householders have a legal ‘duty of care’ to ensure that waste is only given to people who are registered waste carriers. It is an offence to fail to make these checks. You could face an unlimited fine if your waste ends up fly-tipped and you cannot show that you took reasonable steps to prevent it.

Whenever you are considering arranging for anyone other than your local council service provider to collect any waste from your household, always follow the SCRAP code: Suspect. Beware of rogue waste carriers – reputable companies do not usually make direct approaches. If in any doubt as to whether someone is a legitimate waste carrier, do not allow them to take your waste.

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Ask questions. Always ask what exactly is going to happen to your rubbish and seek evidence that it is going to be disposed of appropriately. A legitimate, professional waste carrier who wants your business should not object to being asked reasonable questions.

Citizens' Academy will offer people in the area a new and engaging opportunity to learn about and experience the day-today workings of their local police force.

This programme provides local people over the age of 18 with a unique insight into West Mercia Police's work to protect the community from harm, and improve residents' quality of life.

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Paperwork. Make sure you get a proper receipt containing the written information for your waste. This should include what has been removed, and where it will be going. Make sure the Company or tradesman’s details are included.

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Partners & Communities Together Dates for your diary The next Ledbury PACT meeting will be at 7pm on Monday 18th January in the council offices.

We will provide feedback on the three current priorities: • Anti-social behaviour at the recreation ground • Speeding in Bye Street/Bridge Street • Safety on the lines footpath The next Ledbury Community Day will be on Saturday 11th June and we will have the mobile police station in the High Street.

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Westons’ Dray brought Father Christmas to town!

Ledbury Town Council would like to thank everyone who attended the Christmas Lights Switch On Event on Saturday 28th November.

A lot of hard work goes into organising this event and the Town Council would like to thank everyone involved in making the day a success: Ledbury Dance Company · Silurian Morris Dancers · Community Brass Band · Community Choir · Countrywide Stores · Westons Visitor Centre · Co-op · Glass House Opticians · Wellworth It · J Mart · ABE Ltd · Ledbury News · Bamboo Florists · Handley Organics · Little Shop of Wonders · RS Maintenance Ltd and last but not least Father Christmas and his little helpers!

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The groups will be inaugurated with a short act of worship in St Katherine’s Hall on the evening of Wednesday 3rd February, followed by an informal opportunity to meet group leaders and others taking part in the programme. Although there will be signing- up sheets in each of the Ledbury churches in the new year, it will still be possible to join the programme on the 3rd February.

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Varieties like ivy grow to the top of trees. At its adult stage it doesn’t actually climb, but fruits providing food for the birds to pick. It also kills the tree by cutting out the light. The treetop vegetation then acts like a sail and the wind can bring down a tree in this state. Ivy will then seek out the next tree and climb up it.

When Choosing a Climber Against a wooden structure, you want to choose a climber that is a relevant size in height to the wooden structure you are putting up. Most common, a rose arch is specifically designed for roses. If you put a Wisteria on a rose arch it will swamp it, so much so that you won’t even be able to walk through it without a machete!

For various climbers, in a confined space where an arch isn’t feasible, a simple post with some horizontal brackets coming off it would be enough to support a clematis, or something similar, in very a small back garden.

With arches and wooden structures, gazebos that you stand under, the structure itself can help to hold scent in, so getting a rose to flower at head height allows the fragrance to permeate through your senses as you walk through the arch giving both visual and aromatic pleasure.

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retaining the main trunks, this is a great climbing frame for various roses; the Banksia rose, that isn’t prickly, will again flourish in an apple tree which is alive, as long as it doesn’t overpower it.

sit under roses, etc., but when they drop their blossom this can cover everything. Wisteria would be far better, since it drops less.

A grapevine again would drop less petals and flowers.

An avenue of rose arches, or a leading point, will focus the eye down the centre of a garden, where you could create another area of the garden for an interested person to walk to.

Placing a simple structure or a feature at the end of the avenue, almost as a full stop in a garden, will also attract the eye down the avenue towards it.

When pruning climbers on a rose arch or wooden structure, make sure you prune back to the main structure of the plant. For example, Honeysuckle grows from a top joint and then falls over the old growth cutting off the light and killing it off. It then becomes much thicker, which is obviously great for wildlife, but it can make a rose arch etc. look lopsided and this additional weight can cause damage or pull them down in winds.

A structure such as a gazebo that you sit underneath or something that comes off the house, this is great for shade, but you also want to take into consideration what you might be growing on it. For arguments sake, it is very nice to

Things to do in the garden this month: Remember to keep turning your compost and then re-sheet.

February/March will be the time to start to use it on your beds.

The bulbs you planted in November have started to come up. I would always recommend taking photos of the area to record and remind you where the bulbs are. You may wish to put a new plant in that area, or add more bulbs the following year.

If you have any fencing or wooden structure that need attention, now is the time to act as most plants are dormant and you can get behind them to repair or paint. It is also much easier to see what needs to be done when all herbaceous plants are cut down to ground level.

Any replacement work can be done at the same time.

Next month I will look at splitting a garden into rooms.

If you have an upcoming event please let me know. If you have a problem in the garden then please contact me and I will do my best to answer your questions. Are you interested in Foliation looking at any aspects of your garden from hard to soft landscaping, small to big projects? Get in touch with your questions or to discuss your garden project call my office number 01531 821336 or email: jonathan@foliation.co.uk Foliation Ltd 44 Lakeside, Newent, Glocestershire GL18 1SZ

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HEALTH & HOSPITALS ST.KATHERINE’S SURGERY Market Street (off Bye St) Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Tel: 01531 633271

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MARKET SURGERY Market Street (off Bye St) Monday - Friday 8.30 - 6pm Phone calls taken from 8am Tel: 01531 632423

POLICE FIRE AMBULANCE Emergency: 999

LEDBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Tel: 01531 632488

WEST MERCIA POLICE Ledbury Police Station Worcester Road Tel: 101

NHS DIRECT Tel: 111 ST.MICHAEL’S HOSPICE Bartestree Hereford Tel: 01432 851000

CRIMESTOPPERS Tel: 0800 555 111 GAS Tel: 0800 111 999

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY Bye Street Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm Tel: 01531 632693

WELSH WATER Tel: 0800 281 432 SEVERN TRENT WATER Tel: 0800 783 4444

BOOTS CHEMIST High Street Mon - Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm 01531 632687

ELECTRICITY Tel: 0800 328 1111

BANKS BARCLAYS BANK The Homend Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm Tel: 0845 755 5555 HSBC High Street Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm Tel: 0845 740 4404 LLOYDS BANK High Street Mon & Tues 9.30am - 4.30pm Wednesday 10am - 4.30pm Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Tel: 0845 300 0000 NATWEST The Homend Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Tel: 0845 301 9763

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MEDICAL LOANS SERVICE Jenn Jones 01531 632745 HEREFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Tel: 01432 355444 GLOUCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL Great Western Road, Gloucester GL1 3NN Tel: 0300 422 2222 WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL General and A & E Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1DD Tel: 01905 763333

HELP & SUPPORT ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Hereford Tel: 01432 371137 CHILD PROTECTION HELPLINE Tel: 0800 800 500 CHILDLINE Tel: 0800 1111 COMMUNITY SAMARITANS Tel: 01432 269000 Tel: 0845 790 9090 DASH (Drugs Services Herefordshire) Tel: 01432 263636 DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP Tel: 01684 560394 HEREFORD & WORCESTER ADVISORY SERVICE ON ALCOHOL Tel: 01905 27417 HEREFORDSHIRE RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE Tel: 0870 242 2230 HEREFORDSHIRE CARERS EMERGENCY CARD SCHEME Emergency Support System For Carers Tel: 01432 356068 LEDBURY CHILDREN'S CENTRE email: ledburychildrenscentre@ herefordshire.gov.uk www.herefordshire.gov.uk www.facebook.com/hfdscouncil Tel: 01432 383840 LEDBURY OUTREACH www.herefordshirecab.org.uk Tel: 01432 270536 MARRIAGE CARE (Relationship Counselling) Ledbury & Hereford Payment by donation Tel: 0800 389 3801

SUPERMARKETS CO-OPERATIVE New Street Tel: 01531 635905 TESCO Orchard Lane Tel: 01531 629807

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WORSHIP CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY New Street Saturday Mass 5.00pm Sunday Mass 10.30am Tel: 01531 635354 ST MICHAEL’S PARISH CHURCH Church Lane 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30pm Parish Communion & Sunday School 6.30pm Evensong 1st & 3rd Sunday All-Age Service 2nd Sunday of the month Tel: 01531 631531 BAPTIST CHURCH The Homend Sundays 10.30am Worship Tel: 07960 322528 METHODIST CHURCH The Homend Sundays 10.30am Worship Tel: 01531 634242 LEDBURY QUAKERS Burgage Hall Church Lane Sundays 10.30am Meeting for Worship Tel: 01531 633215 PENTCOSTAL FELLOWSHIP Community Centre Lawnside Road Sundays 10am Praise & Worship Tel: 01432 352545 LEDBURY ELIM CHURCH Ledbury Primary School Long Acres Sundays at 10.30am Further info Peter Williamson Tel: 07802 573173

VETS & ANIMAL CARE LEADON VALE VETERINARY CENTRE 01531 632276 RSPCA (cruelty, neglect concern 24hrs) 0300 123 4999 CAT PROTECTION 0845 3977 074 RSPB 01767 693690

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LOCAL SERVICES AGE CONCERN Tel: 01531 631280 THE LEDBURY COMMUNITY Hall Hire Tel: 07976 150049 LEDBURY FOOD BANK Tel: 01531 633643 LEDBURY REGISTRAR Tel: 01531 632306

PUBLIC SERVICES LEDBURY LIBRARY Master’s House Monday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday: 9.30am to 6pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday: 9.30am to 12.30pm Sunday: Closed Tel: 01432 383499

LEDBURY COMMUNITY ACTION Tel: 01531 635339

POST OFFICE The Homend Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 9am - 12.30pm Tel: 01531 632678

RING AND RIDE Tel: 01531 635503

ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE Tel: 01531 633311

MOBILITY CENTRE Tel: 01531 635339 VOLUNTEER’S CENTRE Tel: 01531 635339 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Tel: 01684 563611 BBC HEREFORD & WORCESTER 94.7/104/104.6 FM Tel: 01905 748485 WYVERN 96.7/97.6/102.8 FM Tel: 01905 746644

EDUCATION BUSY BEES PRE-SCHOOL Tel: 01531 248087 LEDBURY CHILDREN’S CENTRE Families with children 0-5 Tel: 01432 383840 PALS Breakfast and After School Club Tel: 01531 632940 LEDBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL Long Acres Tel: 01531 632940 JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Mabels Furlon Tel: 01531 631012

Last Collection P.O 5.30pm At box in town 5.45pm HOUSEHOLD RECLAMATION SITE Little Marcle Road Wednesday 8.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm Sunday 9.30am - 1.00pm TRAVEL National Rail Tel: 0845 748 4950 National Travel Line (Buses) Tel: 0871 200 2233 TOWN COUNCIL Church Lane Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10am - 2pm admin@ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk www.ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01531 632306 County Councillors email: epjharvey@herefordshire. gov.uk Herefordshire Council Tel: 01432 260000 MP Bill Wiggin (con) Tel: 01568 612565 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Ice Bytes - 38 The Homend Tel: 0844 567 8650

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Accountants Chestnut Accountancy Ltd 25 Crowthers 61 Greendawn Accounting Ltd 52 Leadon Valley Accountancy 21

Conservatories, Doors & Windows Clover Conservatories 25, 51 & 76 Shane Howells Ltd 42 M&M Lock Secure 17

Aerial Installers Aardvark Installations John’s Aerials

25 34

Domestic Appliances Appliance Solutions Ledbury Domestic Repairs

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Architectural Services Josh Thomas Design House

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Dressmakers Natasha Physick

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Driveways & Paving Ledbury Construction Ltd Pave Your Way

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Bathrooms & Kitchens B & B Services 8 & 55 Dream Doors 3 John Shaw 37 Martin Weager 17 Bookkeepers Ledbury Bookkeeper

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Building & Construction Chadds Building Services 74 Clover Conservatories 25, 51 & 76 Ledbury Construction Ltd 52 Mick Kitchin Builder 59 Steve Chandler Building 44 Carpentry & Joinery Colin McCarthy L H Joinery

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Carpets & Flooring Home Choice Flooring Ledbury Carpets & Interiors

47 51

Cleaning Services Bliss Cleaning Services Hands On Cleaning Services Mavis Russell Cleaning Ltd

36 46 12

Clothes Shops Lottie's Cupboard 29 Renaissance 37 Coal Merchant A W Parker

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Community Services Age UK 11 Companions 15 Computer Maintenance Computacure 59 Computer Resolutions 52 Jamjarz Computing 71 J B Computers 4 Techomp Services 33

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Drycleaners Marshalls 5 Education Bromsberrow School Chemistry Tutor Gateway Guardianship Happy Turtles Much Marcle Nursery

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Electrician Acorn Electrical Services J Hill Electric MCL Electrical Simon Gent Ltd

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Estate Agents Stooke Hill and Walshe

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Farm Shop Little Marcle Farm Shop

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Fencing Ledbury Fencing & Paving

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Funeral Director Ledbury Funeral Services

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Furniture Furniture Importers 53 Out of the Woods 65 Swanbrook 4 Garage Services Alfa Tech 44 Camnic Motors 62 Ledbury Accident Repair Centre 14 Ledbury Exhaust & MOT 2 Gardening & Landscaping A J Roberts 71

Ben Andrews Tree Surgery Bits n Bobs Foliation Ltd J P Mowers Ledbury Garden Machinery Newent Plant Centre

Tree Surgeon Ward’s Gardens

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Heating & Plumbing B & B Services 8 & 55 Craig Taylor 34 Fusion 24 Heating Solutions 54 Hot and Cold Plumbing 2 Health & Beauty Bethesda Physio Clinic 54 Carol Clark Reflexology 44 Clinical Hypnotherapist 34 Lynne Shrub, Homeopath 46 Jonathan Lyne Chiropodist 74 Ledbury Chiropractic Clinic 21 Ledbury Sports Massage 14 Slimfit 9 Sugared Smooth 33 TMW Training 10 The Uncommon Touch Massage Therapy 62 Three Counties Physiotherapy 29 Handyman Matt Jessett

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Home Security Active Security UK Ltd

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Horse Livery DIY Michelle Evans Horse Livery

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Insurance Broker Thomas Carroll

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Interior Design & Soft Furnishings Erycina Ltd Home Style Traditional Upholstery

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Kitchens & Bathrooms B & B Services 8 & 55 Dream Doors 3 John Shaw 37 Martin Weager 17

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Logs, Kindling & Firewood Clover Logs 15 Get Logs 36 Guy Tustin 29 Mobility Equipment OT Stores

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Oven Cleaning Oven Clean

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Painters & Decorators Dave Cale Tiling Greg - Decor Mark Coulter Marcle Decorators Painting & Decorating Services Steve Emery

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Paving & Driveways Ledbury Construction Ltd 52 Ledbury Fencing & Paving 21 Pave Your Way 16

Fusion 24 Heating Solutions 54 Hot and Cold Plumbing 2

Pest Control Positive Pest Control Ray Styles Red Kite Pest Control

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Pet Care Country Cats Cattery Creative Canines Dawn’s Dog Grooming Leadon Vale Vet Centre Orchard View Kennels Pet Passion Pet Sitting Woodlands Country Cat Hotel

47 46 21 57 35 10 41

Photography Kodak Express

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Picture Framing Farrell’s Framings Ledbury Framing

Solar Installers & Panels GSM 9

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Plasterers Ledbury Plastering

Solicitors D F Legal Orme & Slade Solicitors

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Van Hire Man and Van

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Veterinary Practice Leadon Vale Vet Centre

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Plumbing & Heating B & B Services Craig Taylor

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Printing Services Perpetua Press

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Pubs & Restaurants The Inn @ Redmarley

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Roofing D P Roofing WSS Roofing

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Shopping & Gifts Healey Art & Home

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