Ledbury Focus July 2016

July 2016

Ledbury Focus issue 135

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Its July, and the start of the second half of the year ... where did the first half go ... before we know it it will be Christmas again!

But before that, there's lots happening, so start browsing to see what we have on offer for you this month.

There's the Ledbury Community Choir event (have a look at page 23), then throughout the month, there's the Ledbury Poetry Festival, with several highlights at the Market Theatre.

Art for Pleasure and the Ledbury Food Group also have events during July, and of course as always, there's plenty on offer on the Events page.

Cinnamon Trust have their annual gettogether at the Jinney Ring in July - do go along and support them ... it is a very worthy cause.

July is also the month when most of us take our summer holidays, so if you have a holiday planned for this month, I hope you have a wonderful time, with lots of sun and fun.

So until next month, take care, have fun and stay healthy.

Betty

8th July 2016 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.

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Contents...

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Community Action

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Our Species of the Month

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Animals are Magic

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Ledbury Food Group

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Happy Faces

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Heroic Climb

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Vet Talk

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West Mercia Police

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Eastnor Cricket Club

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Coffee Break

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Busy Bees @ LPS

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Our Ledbury Garden

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Welland Steam & Country Rally

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Woodside County Park

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Age UK

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Town Council Announcement

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Training & Support

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Community Contacts

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Ledbury & The War

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U3A visits Kelmscott

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Ledbury Community Choir

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Index of Advertisers

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Events in July

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The Market Theatre

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Ledbury Library

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Treatment for Asthma

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Art for Pleasure

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Those Little Brown Birds Again

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Ledbury Community Day

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The Chase: Vision

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ulgaria has a lot of history and is a very interesting country. The capital city is Sofia. Much of the ancient culture of Bulgaria is widely acknowledged and appreciated, as indeed are other attributes, including scenic beauty, architecture, arts and music. Bulgarian cuisine and wines are now increasing in popularity – and deservedly so – with many productions of superb wines gaining prestigious awards at events.

The multi award-winning Telish Winery has been producing excellent wines since the 1960’s. I found extremely popular productions, from this winery, chosen by numerous wine lovers. Several ‘international’ varieties are produced, including Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, along with many other splendid wines.

Telish Chardonnay is always popular, with fruits enjoyed at the outset on the bouquet and pleasures following through to the mouthfeel and excellent palate.

Another wine, which appeals to me, is the Motley Cock White. This is a further production, often selected as a very good pairing for many dishes, including fish, seafoods and white meats, etc.

Motley Cock has an excellent structure, with a good freshness and finish. Many red wines, from the

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Telish Winery, impress me. Cabernet Sauvignon entices, right from the bouquet. The extremely pleasant mouthfeel has very good flavours of dark fruits. Castra Rubra has a splendid crimson colour and the palate enjoys a full body, with an impressive aftertaste. Dominant is another very popular wine and has a long finish. Nimbus Syrah Premium and Nimbus Pinot Noir Premium wines are also powerful reds. These are selected time-after-time for their exceptional flavours and as really great pairings with numerous dishes, including red meats. Zahir is another powerful red wine. The very attractive aroma leads perfectly to the fruity mouthfeel and palate sensation, with a good, long, finish. The Motley Cock red wine has a good following of devotees. This dark ruby-coloured wine has a fabulous nose and great body. A favourite, for many.

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the buckle tie and stake is that the tree stands upright and doesn’t rock in the wind.

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When staking either a Standard Rose or a specimen tree, the stake should be behind where you view the tree or plant, so that it is not in the main viewpoint.

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There are other ways of staking a tree or supporting it, either with an angular post or two posts, either side, with a cross rail. This all depends on the height of the tree.

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With all supports, all you are doing is letting the plant continue to grow naturally; you are just helping it to not fall over, bend, snap or get damaged.

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In 2014 Life in Ledbury 1914-1918 covered all aspects of life in the town during the war, as well as showing “C” Company marching off to war on August 4th 1914. Last summer we commemorated the Ledbury connection with Gallipoli and the men who served there with Ledbury and Gallipoli 1915.

The displays this year will look at life here in the town in 1916 – the Cinema House and the Royal Hall, Empire Day in May, the October Fair and how Christmas 1916 was celebrated in the town.

The lives of the eleven casualties from 1916 whose names appear on our war memorials will be commemorated.

The biographies of those who died during the Battle of the Somme which were displayed on June 25th will be form part of the exhibition, as well as biographies of those who died in other actions.

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Saturday 9th July Around The World in Eighty Minutes Cradley Singers (directed by Kate Cheetham) present their annual Summer Supper Concert at Colwall Village Hall.Traditional songs from many countries and the famous Cradley Supper, supporting Salter's Hill Charity. 7pm. Tickets £12.50 from Ruth Jeffries 01531 635610 or Judith Soper 01886 832354, or any choir member. £15 on the door if space allows. Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane, Malvern, WR13 6EQ. Sunday 10th July Old Colwall House - Open Garden for NGS Early C18 garden on a site owned by the Church till k Henry VIII. Walledk lawns andk terraces EDWIN JAGGER GARCIA MERC kon various levels. The heart is the yew walk, a rare survival from the 1700s. Later centuries have brought a summer house, and rock OPEN I N G water H O U garden, RS gardens. Admission £5, Children free. Home-made - Friday, - 6pm teas.Monday 2pm to 5pm.

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Thursday 28th July Peter Pan Chapterhouse Theatre Company present the story of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter, far away on the magical island of Neverland. There they encounter the enchanting mermaids, magical fairies and the cruellest pirate of them all, Captain Hook.

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French and in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, J.M.Barrie’s timeless classic is brought to life in a brand new adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner, with original music and songs, and beautifully designed costumes. Please bring your own rugs or lowbacked seating. Gates open at 5.30pm, starts 6.30pm. Adult £14, student or child £10, family (2 adults & 2 children) £42, 10% discount for parties of 10 or more. Tel: 01568 797 777. Hampton Court Castle & Gardens, Leominster, HR6 0PN. www.chapterhouse.org.

Friday 29th & Saturday 30th July Much Ado About Nothing Madcap Theatre Productions present William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on the lawn at Broadfield Court. Come along and bring a picnic and a chair and enjoy a lovely evening, in a stunning setting. Doors open at 6pm and the play starts at 7pm. £13 per person, £11 concessions, £40 family of 4. Tel: 01586 797483. Broadfield Court Estate, Herefordshire HR1 3LG. www. broadfieldcourt.co.uk.

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OTHER EVENTS The Red Shoes (Our Kate Bush Story!)

Friday 15th July 8pm Tickets £12.50 /students £9.50

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Saturday 30th July 2.30pm Tickets £8 available from Ledbury Library

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Poetry Festival Events include two performances by ’Tongue Fu’ – a riotous experiment in live literature, music and improvisation.

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‘Ovid’s Heroines’ – written in Rome around 20BC a series of poems by women from Greek and Roman myth.

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Our next author event will be An Afternoon with Phil Rickman on Saturday 30th July, 2.30p.m. to 4.30p.m. at the Market Theatre. Tickets are £8 from the Library.

This follows his recent available television series, ‘Midwinter of the Spirit’ and the publication of his latest book ‘Friends of the Dusk’. Phil is very happy to take questions.

Despite all the activity around the Library and the Master’s House, the threat of further budget cuts still looms large. We understand that next year’s budget will be reviewed by Herefordshire Council on 13th October 2016. We continue to work with the JAHL – Joint Action for Herefordshire Libraries – to develop proposals to keep all our libraries. More news on this at the end of the summer.

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Treatment for Asthma

by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, DipM

In this article, I will share some information on Asthma and what happens in the body when people suffer from this. I also detail some information on helping people relieve symptoms of Asthma.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a common long-term condition that affects an individual’s respiratory function. It is caused by inflammation of small tubes called bronchi that carry air in and out of the lungs. When an individual comes into contact with a substance that irritates the lungs the airways become narrow and the muscles around these tighten.

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How I work with Asthma Out of the therapies I practice, I will often use The Bowen Technique when I am treating people struggling with Asthma.

In the technique, we have a really useful procedure called the Respiratory procedure.

The Bowen Respiratory Procedure This procedure can assist the body to start working at its optimum in terms of respiratory health at a physiological level.

The procedure also helps the body relax and re-balance and people often report improvements with emotional and stress related problems including depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Stress and emotional issues can often be the root cause of respiratoryrelated symptoms. I have found this Bowen procedure to be invaluable when treating respiratory problems for an individual from a physiological perspective and also in addressing stress or emotional imbalance that might be causing other physical problems.

The procedure is done in two parts: 1. The first part of the procedure is applied to the patients back on the thoracic area over the erector spinae muscles on both sides of the body. Whilst doing this we bend the leg slightly which helps to lock the thoracic vertebrae and gives a release in the respiratory cavity. Often people experience an immediate sense of expansion and feel as though they can breathe more freely after performing this.

2. The second part of this procedure is applied to the front of the body. One finger is placed on the epigastrium while gentle moves are made on either side of the body on the rectus abdominis on the rib cage. Often whilst these “moves” are being applied the digestive system also starts to wake up and make noises!

This procedure is also used when a client is suffering from digestive problems.

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Self-help tips to help with Asthma Nutritional deficiencies: A mineral that I would recommend to everyone including Asthma suffers is Magnesium. It is responsible for a huge amount of functions within the body and is generally deficient in most people.

According to Dr Carolyn Dean, most people with Asthma are deficient in magnesium and Asthma medication deplete the body of this mineral even further.

Dr Dean reported a marked improvement in Asthma symptoms in patients taking simple magnesium supplements.

Bowen Respiratory move: The Bowen respiratory move has been used to effectively stop an Asthma attack from developing.

On a training course, my tutor told us about a woman who was a teacher training in Bowen and who had told him that many kids in her class required inhalers for their Asthma. After being taught this “move” in a Bowen training course the teacher (with parental consent) showed the children how to perform this on themselves. As a result, their need to use inhalers significantly diminished!

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underneath your finger up and down It is such a simple technique and when you get the hang of it can be done easily and quickly and through clothing. This simple technique can also alleviate heartburn. In fact, I showed this to a friend who relied heavily on heartburn medication to deal with her chronic heartburn and she has never needed to take one since!

For more techniques like this please check out my Wellness Workshop on my website.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In TCM, the Large Intestine and Lung meridians are coupled or connected. Often the symptoms that present when we look to treat with the respiratory / digestive procedure are interrelated and impact upon both Large Intestine and Lung function.

We see the parallel of TCM reflected in the Bowen Digestive / Respiratory procedure as this one procedure impacts on these two areas of health.

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Those Little Brown Birds Again A

fter such a quiet winter it was lovely to have some exciting bird sightings in the spring and early summer. Three cuckoos in the garden at once was a wow moment. Over the past 20 years we have lost over half our cuckoos so it's a thrill to see one, let alone three. Now, of course they are making their way south, back to Africa and may already have arrived there. Such a brief stay with us, and yet the cuckoo is the bird we all listen out for as the harbinger of spring.

By the end of May I still had siskins coming to the feeders which made me wonder if they were going to breed here this year.

So often though, seeing wildlife is as much a matter of chance than of a planned hour or more of looking. It was by chance then, I spotted a goldcrest in my tatty old greengage. Goldcrests are the smallest British bird, yes, there is a bird smaller than a wren, and they can be very difficult to catch sight of as they flit amongst the foliage of a tree. It’s not the first time I’ve seen these pretty, dainty birds on the Hills, but only the second sighting in the garden.

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Warblers are notoriously hard to see and identify, but I find another little brown bird equally difficult. I’ve seen them on the Hills for years and love their joyful parascending song flight that always seems to me to be the epitome of summer, like hearing a skylark high above a meadow.

However, I’ve never been quite sure whether I’m looking at a meadow pipit or a tree pipit. The meadow pipit is far more common than the tree pipit, so I expect that it’s the one that soars above me singing its heart out as it parascends down.

It would help if the birds stayed still long enough for me to get a proper view, or if they weren’t high above me. I know, I should carry binoculars, but with my camera as well I tend not to. So this summer I was thrilled that I managed to get a photograph of this nondescript little bird. Yet even now, comparing it with the BTO illustration on the website, the only thing I’m sure of is that it’s a pipit. But whichever pipit it is, its still a joy to see and hear such a seemingly happy little bird. photo and article by Geraldine Holbourn

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Ledbury Community Day T

he annual Ledbury Community Day attracted record numbers of visitors despite the threatened rain which could easily have dampened spirits.

The venues in and around the Town Centre were filled with stands and displays from many different organisations and groups showcasing their activities.

Amongst the visitors was Pat Morgan, cabinet member for Herefordshire, who visit the Ledbury Refugee support stand and was able to answer FAQs and dispel the myths.

Ledbury's newly appointed Mayor, Debbie Baker and her entourage spent many hours greeting stall holders, and she took time to sign the book in the Burgage Hall which had been specially set up to wish Her Majesty, a Very Happy Birthday.

Ledbury's Brass Band entertained onlookers, and the public services of the police and fire services were much in evidence, as was Bill the Bell Turberfield, the Town's colourful Town Cryer.

Debbie said: "It was wonderful to walk around Ledbury and visit the different venues, and to be able to see all the good things that are available in Ledbury and surrounding areas. So many charities, groups, advice stalls, and it was marvellous to see all the volunteers that represented their particular group/charity. In Ledbury we hear lots of negativity, but the Community Day really does show what is best about Ledbury.

I want to thank all the lovely volunteers that go about their business helping out, who to me are the unsung heroes of Ledbury. Without these people, Ledbury wouldn't be half the place it is."

Organiser Griff Holliday and his team were pleased with the success of the event, and agreed that Ledbury Community Day was yet another triumph for the town.

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Vision - A warm heart for a great school Introduction The Chase School in Malvern is a large and vibrant secondary school situated under the impressive backdrop of the Malvern Hills. The happiness and wellbeing of its students is the school’s greatest priority and when the opportunity to redevelop a courtyard at the heart of the school presented itself, the school seized the opportunity for a new and innovative approach to redesigning the space.

‘I am very proud to have designed something that could be built at school … we don’t often get opportunities like this.’

Student engagement In partnership with a landscape architect the school threw down the design gauntlet directly to those that will benefit from the space the most … the students themselves!

Students from years 7 to 13 at The Chase volunteered for an after school club under the lead of Glesni Speake, Head of Design and Technology, and the landscape experts. The club has been meeting weekly since January on the design brief for renovating the space into a ‘warm heart for the school’.

Starting with site assessment, needs analysis, surveying and measuring they applied maths, science and practical skills to work out constraints and opportunities. They developed an understanding of

Learning though landscape architecture The students organised themselves into five project teams and gave themselves a company name. They worked through the landscape design process with the support of Felicity Robinson, a landscape architect who specialises in supporting school grounds design projects. Her specific expertise involves engaging students of all ages in the full design process from inception to completion, ‘I didn’t realise this was a job!’ said one of the students at the end of the project.

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‘Please, help us to bring this project to life!’

Fundraising The school has so far managed to raise half of the £30,000 required and between May and July 2016 will be actively seeking sponsorship from businesses and donations from parents and members of the community to help turn their dreams into a reality.

‘I feel excited and nervous at the same time that our ideas may be used ‘for real’. the site and annotated a scale plan with the key details. Model making workshops followed, where ideas were developed in 3D, along with perspective drawings to test out further ideas. Materials and planting were thought about too, with hands-on workshops looking at possible surfacing, textures, colours and seasonal changes.

Donations can be made online, so if you or your business can help in any way, please visit the school’s website www.chase.sch.uk where you will find a link to the project, or contact Vicky Watson, Business Manager at the school (01684 891961 office@chase.worcs.sch.uk) All donations are most gratefully received and as an extra thank you for donations over £20, your name will be displayed on a leaf or heart on our ‘tree of thanks’. Business and individual key sponsors will be displayed on our sponsors plaque, advertised as much as possible through school media, dependent on value pledged, and will be invited to our opening celebration event.

Skills for life The teams presented their ideas to senior leaders and a visiting contractor Paul Clark from HFN. This was described as ‘scary’ by the students, but they rose magnificently to the occasion! Headteacher, Richard Jacobs commended the students for their hard work and imaginative designs. ‘Appreciating and utilising concepts from our students’ point of view is key to us creating an inspiring and nurturing outdoor learning environment at the very heart of our school.’

Rills, talent display, performance and sparkly lights The ideas developed by the students are imaginative and practical so key points from all five teams have informed and enriched the final scheme for the Quad, designed by Felicity. A representation of the Malvern Hills forms a shaped ‘fedge’ to screen air conditioning units and other services. Water is incorporated through the inclusion of rain ‘rills’ in paving that add an ephemeral artistic touch. The Quad will also provide nurturing space for private conversations in a calm environment. Student talent, artworks display and performance in an amphitheatre/stage are part of the vision for a space that will also be used for ‘breakout’ sessions and community events.

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OUR SPECIES of the month:

The Marbled White Butterfly

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he marbled white is a beautifully marked butterfly which is unmistakeable with its black and white mottled colouring.

This year, the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is running a new series taking a closer look at one key species of flora or fauna each month. For July, we are looking at the marbled white butterfly or Melanargia galathea . . .

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Within the UK, it’s mostly found in central-southern England, including parts of Herefordshire, and is almost entirely absent further north than Lancashire and Yorkshire, although it’s believed that global warming might result in the marbled white colonising sites further north.

The butterflies typically form large, discrete colonies and can be seen from June to August. On a good site, in warm, sunny weather, thousands can be seen gently fluttering amongst the

grass heads. Their eggs are laid on the wing or from brief perches on grass stems, and are just sprinkled down towards the ground. Upon hatching, the lime green larvae immediately enter hibernation, and only begin to feed the following spring when the fresh growth occurs. Red fescue grass is especially important to the caterpillars, as it’s thought to be their main dietary source.

Where to see them Marbled whites are typically found on unimproved grassland (meaning that which has had no fertiliser added to it), where the grass has been able to grow up to half a metre tall but even small strips of grassland, such as road

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verges, field margins, woodland clearings and disused railway lines can be home to smaller colonies. Look out for them around purple flowers such as knapweed, thistles, scabious and marjoram as these are their preferred flowers!

By far the largest concentration of marbled whites in the West Midlands is in Worcestershire, although it’s spreading further north and west.

Good places to see them locally include the Malvern Hills, the Doward, Ewyas Harold Common, Coppett Hill and Haugh Wood.

How to help marbled whites to thrive The tiny number of wildflower meadows in the country – 97% of them have been lost since the 1940s – means that protecting those that remain, and creating new ones, is the best way to help the marbled white. Even a small area of wildflowers grown in your garden or local green space will help. A wealth of information on pollinators in general, including more about how to help them, can be found at www.herefordshirewt.org/ pollinators.

Get in touch If you spot a marbled white – or any other species 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

Meadows Weekend Celebration Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July Birches Farm, Kington Join us at Birches Farm on Saturday for walks, talks, scything demos, stalls and food and drink. The celebration continues on Sunday with a series of guided walks through meadows in the local area. For the full programme go to www.herefordshirewt.org Bioblitz at Queenswood: Wildlife Recording Extravaganza Friday 8th & Saturday 9th July 4pm - 4pm The BioBlitz is a 24 hour wildlife recording event. It will include talks, practical conservation workshops and activities – for all ages and abilities. For the full programme go to www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org Venue: Queenswood Country Park, Hope Under Dinmore, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY Cost: Free Booking: No booking required.

Butterfly Identification workshop – Small and Essex Skippers Tuesday 19th July 11am - 2pm Join local butterfly experts Bob Hall and Mike Williams to learn to differentiate between, and record sightings of, these two little species at HWT’s Wessington Pasture Nature Reserve in the Woolhope Dome.

Venue: Wessington Wood & Pasture, Woolhope, Herefordshire.

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Please email Bob Hall at randphall@gmail.com to reserve a place.

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Much to enjoy at this year’s Ledbury Celebration T

he Ledbury Celebration of local food and drink, music and poetry, which takes place on the last Sunday of the Ledbury Poetry Festival, has rapidly become a fixture in the local food and drink calendar.

This year it takes place in Ledbury on Sunday 10th July.

The day provides a special opportunity for local and artisan food and drink producers to bring their produce to Ledbury. You can purchase a wide range of local food and drink to enjoy straight away or to take home, while listening to live music and poetry and soaking up the celebratory atmosphere.

This year to compliment the local food and drink, the Poetry Festival has organised a full programme of music and poetry. Running from 12 noon to 6pm it features poets “irreverent and funny” Clare Bold, “devastatingly effective” Nico Reznick, “rising star” Steve Pottinger, and “wonderfully bizarre” Rob Barratt. Dan James, Fiddlers Two, Short Stuff, and A Month of Sundays provide the musical entertainment.

A special treat last year, Clapper Box will once again entertain with their fascinating mobile puppet theatre.

Local beers and ciders will be available to enjoy on site, together with a great range of local foods from freshly picked fruit through Polish pierogis, wraps, scotch eggs, cheese, preserves, to the best in local ice cream.

Griff Holliday, Secretary of Ledbury Food Group, which organises the event in conjunction with Ledbury Poetry Festival, says the Ledbury Celebration brings out all that is best about Ledbury – “it’s a special day for the town and visitors from elsewhere to enjoy”.

Phillippa Slinger of Ledbury Poetry Festival says “It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring families and the community together and celebrate everything good in the locality. Last year we had a crowd pleasing array of poets and musicians providing hilarious and uplifting entertainment, and we are looking forward to a fabulous line-up for 2016, our 20th anniversary celebratory year.”

For anyone interested in local food and drink or music and poetry, make sure Sunday 10 July is in your diary!

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Thank you to everyone who participated, teachers, guardians, all the schools and wonderful youngsters, and never to be forgotten team of “ inner wheelers” who triumphed over arrangements for 600 packed lunches!

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ay 16th 2016 saw the 40th Anniversary of a Mount Everest climb by two SAS soldiers on 16th May 1976. They were “Bronco” Lane and “Brummie” Stokes , who sadly died in January this year. Together they became the fourth and fifth Britains to successfully make the climb, and fifty-fourth and fifty-fifth in the world.

With the help of a support team, Camp 6 was established on 14th May 1976 and the summit bid was planned for the next day, but during the night an unexpected and very severe storm developed.

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Have yourself a merry, trouble-free pet Christmas

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udging by the amount of people running these days and especially with the improvement in the recent weather, people are now more aware of their fitness.

Please also be aware of your animal’s fitness and weight as this is very important factor in their health and welfare. This is true of all species and is quite a major problem. It is estimated that about 30% of animals are obese.

Obesity is a major health problem as it can predispose to numerous conditions, please be aware that obesity may not always be just associated with overeating and it is wise to have your overweight pet checked just in case there is a medical problem. Our nurses do free weight clinics and can formulate a suitable diet for your pet.

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It’s that time of year again when we prepare our houses for the festive season, putting up decoration and filling the house with lots of tasty goodies. Unfortunately many of our pets can’t resist in this festivethe fun. Whether it’s the alsojoining suffer from inability cat that eats tinsel, the puppy that pinches those to groom themselves they beautifully wrapped dark chocolatesifform under the or the dog that eats the Christmas cake aretreeoverweight. that you have only just finished decorating!

These are all potentially life threatening cases Rabbits will find it hard that we have seen that fan easily be avoided with to get around and will get a bit of thought and extra care.

progressively lazier; they will be more predisposed to Dogs are ulcers very good on at sniffing edible having theirouthocks presents under or on the very tree. Keep these out plus becoming matted of reach until Christmas morning. Dark atchocolates the rear end which makes are very poisonous, even a small amountmore can be very serious. them likely to get fly Be careful with flowers and plants, Lilly strike – i.e. attacks blow pollen (even when a cat just by brushes up against it) and Mistletoe are both nasty flies leading to maggots.

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White Chocolate & Raspberry Crème Brûlée Who doesn't love a Crème Brûlée, silky custard and a sharp snap of burnt sugar on top? Add white chocolate and fresh raspberries to that mix and you have a surefire winner of a brulee recipe, but be warned, it is seriously addictive!

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Doorstep Crime!

Rogue Traders We have seen an increase in cold callers to properties in Herefordshire over the last month and they have been ranging from selling generators, selling mattresses to having ‘spare’ tarmac/hardcore. For this reason I have included another article with hopefully helpful advice about traders turning up at your door and what to do.

Dealing with rogue traders Rogue traders are opportunists who call on people's doors to rip them off. They make repairs that don't need doing and may talk people into buying products that they don't want. Be on your guard, watch out for them, you can keep your door closed to protect yourself from their scams, fraudulent activities and offers that are quite literally – too good to be true.

Who are they?

Rogue Traders usually cold call under the guise of being either salespeople or trades people who offer cut price home improvement services or other products. They are always charming and very believable. They can also be very difficult to get rid of if they get through your door even if you ask them to leave. Such traders will charge a small fortune for poor quality work, unnecessary repairs or cheap goods such as double glazing or energy efficiency products.

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They sometimes offer to tarmac your drive, work on your garden, repair your roof or clean your gutters for a low price. They may say that your 66

house needs urgent repairs. They may say they are only in the area for a short time. They may say that they have done work for your neighbour.

They may also offer you unbelievable discounts.

They may then demand large amounts of cash, claiming that the job has turned out to be bigger than they thought. Some ask for cash up front and are never seen again. Others may insist on driving people to their bank to pressure them into withdrawing their savings. Whatever they say - don't believe them.

What should you do to prevent doorstep crime?

Remember the Three Step Plan. You have the right to keep your door closed and tell them to go away. If you are suspicious of a cold caller, you can report them to 101 and give a description of them and any vehicle you may have seen them use. If they are selling goods or services and don't leave or return after you've asked them to leave, they are breaking the law - and can be prosecuted for ignoring your request.

Top tips: • Install an intercom or spy hole for extra security.

• Never agree to have work done or part with money on your doorstep.

• Always get written quotes from at least two traders for any work.

• You have 14 days to cancel any purchase of goods or services over £42 that you make in your home.

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• If you agree a contract for goods or services in your house, you must be given the following information in a durable medium, otherwise a criminal offence may have been committed: • the conditions, time limits & procedure for exercising the right to cancel • the cost of returning the goods • if you request the contract to start within the cancellation period, the trader must inform you of any reasonable costs to be paid up until the time of cancellation.

• Always agree the price, payment arrangements and start/finish dates in writing before any work starts on your home.

• You don't have to pay in full until you're completely satisfied with the work and you could consider using stage payments throughout the work.

• Keep your home and belongings safe during works.

• If you think you've been deceived, are concerned about a trader or have any doubts call 101 or trading standards at Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

Over the past few months we have received a number of calls from residents who have left voicemail messages with us. In order for us to provide the best service we can, we need to get your reports via the appropriate channels so we can act accordingly.

Voicemails are not checked on a regular basis and should not be used to report crime.

101 should be used in non-emergencies and all other enquires, including advice on police matters and to report crimes which have already happened, where there is no sign of an offender.

101 is an easy-to-remember number for the public to call the police, designed to reduce the number of non-emergency 999 calls. An operator is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deal with your enquiry Having these two different numbers means that we can respond more quickly to genuine emergencies, such as when someone is in immediate danger, a crime is happening right now, or a suspect for a serious crime is nearby.

A call to 101 costs just 15 pence no matter how long your call is. Not only is this cheaper than some forces' local numbers, the single rate for every call means you know exactly how much your call will cost.

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Eastnor Cricket Club J

uly at Eastnor will see Worcestershire County Cricket club make a visit to Eastnor’s Clenchers Mill Lane ground on Wednesday 20th for a T20 match against the hosts as part of WCCC Captain Daryl Mitchell’s benefit season. A pre match Lunch will be attended by the Worcs CC squad, and there is availability for a limited number of tickets at £25 per head, with tables of 10 to include a Worc CC player available to be booked through the club.

The Lunch will be at 4pm and the match action will get underway at 5.30pm with a prize draw and silent auction some of the other attractions to enjoy on the day so why not take the chance to come along and see the stars of Worcestershire on your doorstep. For any enquiries about the event or to book please contact Eastnor CC to make sure you don’t miss out. Eastnor also have sponsorship opportunities for the event so please contact Jim Sandford for further details.

All spectators will also be most welcome to come along and enjoy the cricket on the day.

In further news June saw the club hold a John Astbury Cricket Day with ex Colts from John’s time as Eastnor Colts Co-ordinator pay tribute to John with a memorial lunch and cricket match attended by John’s family who kindly donated a bench to the club in John’s memory. Pictured are players and ex colts who took part in the day.

Meanwhile don’t forget we have senior cricket every Saturday at Eastnor with Birmingham league and Marches league fixtures to enjoy with the members bar and refreshments always available.

For any further details on any aspect of the club please see the club website http://eastnor cricket.clubbuzz.co.uk/ or contact Steve Onions at Clubsport Ledbury on 01531 635242, Jim Sandford 01531 633055 Andrew Hodges on 01531 633161 or e-mail bistec@fsmail.net

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The team strive to provide the best opportunities for children and are proud that the standards of teaching and learning have been recognised as being 'highly effective' by Ofsted and that 'all children, including those in receipt of funding, make remarkable progress in relation to their starting points'. Children attending Busy Bees have many opportunities to learn and develop with experiences away from the setting valued as much as those within. A recent visit to Tesco to

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An egg hatching experience in May was embraced by children and parents alike, with everyone delighting in watching the eggs in the incubator begin to crack before the chicks made their way into the world. Special activities planned before the Summer holidays include exploring the lifecycle of butterflies as children will be observing caterpillars transform into chrysalis before emerging as butterflies. Busy Bees are also looking forward to a visit from Sea Legs Puppet Theatre in July.

Outdoor play is important at Busy Bees and therefore, children are able to play outside throughout the session should they wish. As well as the garden at the front of Busy Bees, children have access to a marvellous wooded Forest School area at the rear. This is used for den building, bug

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Once children are in their final year before school, they join the Butterfly group, taking part in more structured adult led activities in preparation for Reception. Busy Bees offer weekly PE sessions, Forest School and a Gardening Club as well as daily phonics sessions.

The team at Busy Bees are already looking forward to the beginning of the Autumn term and the wealth of opportunities the children have waiting for them, indoors and outdoors.

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Our Ledbury Garden H

i everyone, and welcome to the update on the Ledbury garden.

A lot of progress has been made recently including the wooden shapes that are now on the wall.

Since summer is now officially here, all the flowers are blooming and flowering like crazy! We have also planted sunflowers, primrose, buddleja, chives and a dog rose under the tree.

Litter in the area has also been reduced after starting this project, we think it is because we litter pick a lot and that gives a positive impact. And the public have seen what a beautiful place it is without litter.

We are also very near the point of putting in homes for bees.

Also, look out for a fairy door, for that will be appearing!

Hope that you will visit the garden soon and have a look!

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U3A visits Kelmscott Manor

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elmscott Manor in Oxfordshire, was the country home of the writer, designer and socialist William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896.

After lunch at the café, came an exploration of the gardens and a walk to the banks of the Thames close by. Some ventured a little further to the village and parish church.

Today it is owned by the Society of Antiquities of London, and is open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer.

The journey home was a ‘mystery’ tour, which included the Cotswold Discovery Centre located at the Old Prison in Northleach. There was a fantastic display of old farm equipment followed by afternoon tea in the café, with a subsequent stop at the M5 Gloucester service station. - quite unlike any other service station, with very extensive shopping facilities, where gifts could be purchased.

On Thursday 5th May, a group of nearly 50 members of the U3A took advantage of the opportunity to visit this delightful abode. It was a beautiful warm spring day, such a change after so much recent cold and rain.

After an introductory talk in a barn, refreshments were had outside under blossom-laden trees, followed by a tour of the house with helpful guides provided in the rooms which were filled with a variety of furniture, tapestries and embroideries, all worked by the Morris family.

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A lovely day out was had by all, with everyone in high spirits. Thanks are due to o Wendy (U3A past Chair) and Georgina (current Chair). Definitely a visit to be recommended article by Jayne Wright

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