Ledbury Focus June 2016

June 2016

Ledbury Focus issue 134

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Well here we are, it's officially the start of summer, although looking at the clouds outside, someone forgot to tell the weather! Oh well, it wouldn't be a proper British summer without the rain!

On to this month's magazine. As always we've got a bumper issue, with several new advertisers and plenty to read during those long summer evenings.

Whilst on the subject of reading, I would like to thank all those hard-working people who who keep us supplied with a steady stream of articles - without them the Ledbury Focus wouldn't be nearly so interesting. I'd also like to thank those of you who send me details of your events - please keep them coming, and if anyone else has an event or function they would like to tell the people of Ledbury about, then please email me the details.

As you browse through the magazine, look out for the various upcoming events, such as Woodside Country Park's Open Day, Ledbury Community Day and Hellens' Garden Festival, as well as those on the Events in June page.

And that's it for this month. Until next time, keep happy and healthy.

Betty

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Contents...

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Westons Cider

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Woodside County Park

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Active Age Festival

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Effective Treatment for Stress

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Niche Personal Coaching

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Events in June

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'All in an April Evening'

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The Market Theatre

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West Mercia Police

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Lulu Little Bear

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Our Species of the Month

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Eastnor Cricket Club

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A Taste of Brazil

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Vet Talk

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Ledbury Community Day

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Hellens Garden Festival

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The Cheeseboard

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Recipe of the Month

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Breathtaking Avignon!

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Ledbury and The War

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West Midland Safari Park

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Orme & Slade

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When to Re-Pot Containers

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Coffee Break

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Scarecrow Competition

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Marie Curie

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Community Contacts

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Lynne shrubb

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Index of Advertisers

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OPEN DAY 26th June 2016 from 2pm to 5pm

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oodside Lodges Country Park originally started life as a small touring caravan park in 1969 and is situated a short distance from the market town of Ledbury.

Over the years, this has developed into an award winning Country Park of approximately 28 acres, in an attractive setting with wide ranging views. The careful planting of over 500 native trees and many hundreds of wild flowers have enhanced the natural beauty of the site, resulting in gaining a David Bellamy gold award for conservation every year since 2005.

Over the years the owners, Ken and Janet Davies and family, have taken particular care to develop the business to cater for the growing importance of tourism to the local rural economy and at the same time conserve the countryside.

During the history of the business 2 significant events have taken place. Firstly in 1991, after a long battle with planners, 5 Scandinavian luxury lodges specially imported from Finland were built: some of the earliest true timber lodges to be built in England. An opening ceremony was held in June 1991 and this is to be celebrated by holding an open day 25 years later, on June 26th this year. The second significant event in the history of the park was the purchase of a neighbouring small holding in 2005, which enabled the business to expand and add extra facilities, including fishing, wild swimming and additional camping pitches.

The park now provides a wide choice of accommodation to suit all budgets, in a peaceful rural setting namely: •

Luxury Scandinavian lodges for those who relish the comforts in life;

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Facilities available to guests staying on site include fishing and the many walks in the area, which includes the adjacent Long Distant Herefordshire Trail. The central location in the country has also meant the park has seen a growing demand for facilities to celebrate family and friends’ reunion events and we are 8

increasingly being used as additional guest accommodation as local people find that space is limited in their own homes for visiting friends and family.

The day to day running of the park is now in the capable hands of a small team, which includes the next generation of the family but is headed by John and Angela Baker, who originally came as visitors a decade ago and decided to stay.

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Active Age Festival 2016

he 5th Active Age Festival, organised by Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire, with the support of the University of Worcester, the Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and the Worcester U3A, will take place on Saturday 11th June.

Saturday 11th June 10.00am – 3.00pm University Riverside Centre 113 Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN Free Entry. Groups Welcome

The Active Age Festival is a day for older adults. You can join in free taster sessions and workshops throughout the day. Starting at 10.00am the day is packed with activities, demonstrations, entertainment and information. You can meet the clubs, groups and activities from the local area who welcome the 'over 50s', and have no upper age limit!

Keep active in mind, body and spirit……….

You can be a complete beginner, or returning to an activity you used to enjoy, or just looking for a group to join. Try out activities such as: Tai Chi, Indoor bowls, Indoor Archery, Table Tennis, Chess, Indoor Golf, Strength and Balance Exercise, Zumba Gold, Solo Ballroom Dance, Line Dance, Seated Dance, Energy Healing, Relaxation, Reminiscence Experience, and more!

programme, Gaudet Luce Golf Club, Simply Limitless Wellbeing Centre, Walk for Health, and many more.

With inexpensive refreshments and lunch available throughout the day, you can make a day of it.

It is the Queen’s 90th ‘Official’ Birthday on this day, so this will of course be celebrated with tea, cakes and entertainment in the afternoon. We are literally over the road from the River Severn where Worcester’s Royal flotilla of 100 decorated boats will be sailing past in the afternoon. Local Ballroom dancers will close the day with a ‘Come Dancing’ style performance (which guests from the audience will score!) Groups are welcome.

Any Activity ‘taster’ sessions are each 30-40 minutes long, and are run by experienced qualified instructors.

Participation is encouraged by anyone aged over 50, and there is no upper age limit. Any health issues or concerns should be discussed with the instructor, and it is recommended that flat shoes and comfortable clothes are worn.

The Active Age Festival will be held at the University of Worcester Riverside Centre on Hylton Road on Saturday 11th June 2016, 10.00am to 3.00pm. More information is available from Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire, 01905 740950, or www.ageukhw.org.uk

Many local clubs and activity providers will be available to talk to such as: Worcester Model Engineers, U3A Worcester, County Sports Partnership, University of Worcester over-60s

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Effective Treatment for Stress

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by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, DipM

In this article I will share some information on stress and why the body responds the way it does when faced with stressful situations. I will also share some useful tools and techniques that can help with stress.

Overview Stress is at an all-time high in the UK, with more and more people being signed off work with symptoms of stress, and more people reporting illness connected to stress. The ever increasing demands on our time and resources all play a big part in contributing to our increasing stress levels.

this stress response is happening much more regularly. We are now in a situation where our bodies are flooded with stress hormones on a regular basis which causes all sorts of problems.

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• Dizziness / light headedness • Communication problems How I work with stress I often use a combination of the therapies that I work with in practice in order to treat stress and its symptoms. Often I will use the Bowen Technique and specific procedures that are very effective in helping the body recover from stressful experiences.

In this article I will Symptoms of stressshare some information on We all respond differently to so symptoms differ fromwhen faced with stress responds thestress way it does person to person, symptoms will be different when stress has some usefulalso tools and techniques that can help What is stress? been present for much longer.

The stress response is the body’s way of responding to a threat when we feel threatened our nervous system responds to this by flooding our bodies with stress hormones including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones get the body revved up to take flight or to stay and fight. This response is a primitive one hard-wired into us. It was necessary for our survival when we were presented with life threatening situations like predators! Unfortunately, for our health the same response is firing up when we are faced with things that are not life threatening and

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Some common symptoms may include: • Dry mouth • Increased heart rate / palpitations • Feelings of dread /doom • Crying spells • Digestive problems • Impaired immune system • Anxiety • Depression • Breathing difficulties • Changes in eating patterns • Changes in behaviour • Feeling overwhelmed / overloaded

Often the trauma of a stressful event is locked into the body at a cellular level. Bowen seems to work well to release these memories and patterns that can be causing problems, sometimes even years after the event. I may also offer advice and test clients for specific remedies and nutritional supplements that could help with the symptoms that they are experiencing.

this stress response is happ Overview Stress is at an all-time high in the much more regularly. We a UK, with more and more people in a situation where our bo being signed off work with flooded with stress hormo I will also most likelywhich recommend symptoms of stress, and more regular basis causes self-help techniques that clients people reporting illness use for themselves on a daily ofcanproblems. basis to help ease their symptoms. connected Totoadvertise stress.callThe ever 01684 833715 or email: betty@grapevinepublications.co.uk Symptoms of stress increasing demands on our time

Self-help tips to help with stress Useful remedies My go-to remedies for stress and calming the nervous system include:

for deficiencies and recommend the supplements they can use in order to help.

De-stress (af/fe) points The de-stress points are located on the forehead and the middle of the head. When these points are held, the stress response is diluted. These points are physiologically wired into our stress and fear response and when held help reduce stress, anxiety and fear.

tive Treatment for Stress • Rescue remedy / 5 flower remedy This is a great remedy to have in your medicine cupboard or handbag. It is a combination of 5 of the Bach flower remedies and really does help to calm the nervous system. Use when you are feeling like you need some extra support or after a difficult situation.

Technique: • The first points are located on the forehead about a thumb width from the hair line on most people you will feel a bump on either side of your forehead. The second point is located on the midline of your head on your crown.

en Mawson, BSc Hons, DipM • Mimulus. A Bach flower remedy used to treat fears, particularly fears of known things. This remedy is useful for things like upcoming exams, driving tests, meetings or any event that you fear.

• Argent Nit. A homeopathic remedy that is used to treat apprehension and anxiety especially regarding an approaching event.

• If you are finding it difficult to locate these points, simply put your head in your hands by placing your palms on the forehead and hold your head.

stress and why the body • While holding these points • Aconite. A homeopathic you need to think about the sful situations.

I forwill also share remedy that is excellent stress that you are facing i.e. intense fear, shock, and the situation that has occurred anxiety. with stress. or that is yet to occur. It is Nutritional deficiencies Sometimes when we are deficient in certain vitamins and minerals the symptoms of stress can be exacerbated. A mineral that is often deficient and that can be used to very good effect in treating symptoms of stress is Magnesium. This mineral is required by around 800 enzyme systems that promote thousands of biochemical reactions in the body. Stress seriously depletes magnesium levels so it really is essential in treating this problem.

In practice, I often test clients using Kinesiology muscle testing

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Quick reminder about allergies It’s the season for allergies so if you are suffering and would like a treatment that can help you please get in touch. Using the therapies, I practice I can effectively treat hay fever and allergic problems in most people.

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We’ll shortly have dates for our computers courses at the Master’s House and for the children’s Early Hurly Burly.

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Tuesday 7th June Phil Rickman - Friends of the Dusk Join Herefordshire-based bestselling author Phil Rickman for a talk about his Merrily Watkins novel, Friends of the Dusk. £3 redeemable against the book at the event start 7pm. Tel: 01989 564464. Rossiter Books, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5HL. www.rossiterbooks. co.uk Saturday 11th June The Bard for The Queen Coinciding with the official 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Malvern Festival Chorus will also be commemorating the 400th anniversary of k EDWIN JAGGER k GARCIA k MERC k the death of William Shakespeare. The concert in Great Malvern Priory, includes madrigals from both Elizabethan eras, madrigals; OPEN I N Gsome H O UTudor RS Rutter’s ‘Birthday Madrigals’, as well as Vaughan Monday - Friday, 6pm Williams’ ‘Full Fathom Five’.10am Tickets £12 on the door or Saturday, from Malvern10am Theatres Box Office tel: - 5pm 01684 892277.

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Ledbury Methodist Church, The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BP. Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June Hellens Garden Festival (See page … for details) Friday 17 June Reflections of a Place & Time Join author Essie Fox at Ledbury Library as she talks about the places and past events now echoed in the pages of her gothic Victorian mysteries.

Elijah’s Mermaid is set in Kingsland and The Somnambulist, a National Book Awards shortlister and selected for Channel 4’s TV Book Club, features a lightly disguised Hampton Court. Tickets £4 in advance from Ledbury Library. Tel: 01432 383499. 7pm – 8.30pm Saturday 18th June & Sunday 19th June Berrington Hall - Lace Wars The 18th-century Jacobite rebellions of 1745 are brought to life by re-enactment group, 'Lace Wars'.

'Lace Wars' take up garrison at Berrington for the weekend and create a living camp with authentic uniform and weaponry, daily drills, displays and battles at our Georgian 'gunpowder- galore' weekend. Booking Not Needed. Starts 10am to 5pm. General Admission Prices Apply. For more details tel: 01568 615721. Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events LEADON VALE RAMBLERS – JUNE WALKS Leadon Vale Ramblers have four walks in June.

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‘All in an April Evening, April airs were abroad’

t had been a busy day, so my daily walk was postponed until early evening. The April airs were cool, it felt more wintery than spring. April is a fickle month. I met no lambs on the road, but they were not far away. In the fields below I could hear their plaintiff cries; they’d wandered too far from their dam’s. Frontal clouds scudded across the sky on a brisk northerly wind, casting shadows and golden light across the rain washed landscape.

My walk took me to quieter parts of the Hills and finding myself surrounded by all the spring flowers blooming simultaneously, I paused to take in their fragrance, the scenery and to listen. From the hawthorn thickets, chiffchaffs were merrily ‘chiffchaffing’ away, and in the distance the mellow call of the cuckoo. A russet and blue flash from the dead bracken confirmed the redstarts were back too; birds that give tropical colour to the English countryside. I was the intruder here. An outsider looking in on a world where these tiny, courageous birds respond to natural laws which drive them to make two epic journeys a year, Despite the Arctic winds, the migrant birds were a sure sign that summer was on the way. It’s a worry though, when they arrive, after flying thousands of

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miles, and find the weather so cold. I wondered if there would be enough insects for them.

It’s been a topsy turvy year so far. No frosts or snow all winter, both in spring. As you know, I saw no red polls during the winter and likewise siskins. The redpolls came and went in March. The siskins turned up in April, flying back to their breeding grounds and stopping off at my fast food outlet. I’d love to know where they eventually end up, but unlike the intrepid Sacha Dent from Slimbridge, who will be following the Bewick swans in a paramotor, (a paraglider with an engine) I’m not intending to take flight and follow them. Their destination will remain in my imagination.

Will it be a blazing June? Writing this in April, watching the snowflakes drifting past the window, its hard to imagine summer will come at all. Yet the spring flowers will fade, replaced by those of summer. By the time you read this, the chiffchaffs, the redstarts, siskins and redpolls will be busy rearing the next generation. And the cuckoo? That’s another story, but somewhere on the Hills, there will be pairs of small birds feeding an insatiable monster in their nests.

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‘Honey’ by Tiffany Hosking is a patchwork of life in the Welsh mountains; it weaves together the lives of a tattoo artist, an autistic boy who loves to dance, his mother and her husband, who is away in the army.

In this Live Screening from The Royal Shakespeare Company, ‘Hamlet’ has the world at his feet and then word reaches him that his father has died.

Returning home he finds his world has utterly changed.

The Battles of 1916

Guy Masterson presents highlights of his acclaimed solo tour-de-force ‘Under Milk Wood’.

In an astonishing performance the audience is whisked through a world of enchantment – bawdy, beautiful, sad and sensual.

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To provide some historical background to Herefordshire’s Commemoration Day in Ledbury marking ‘The Battles of 1916’ (Jutland and The Somme), The Market Theatre will be showing a 20-minute film on a continuous loop. Drop in at any time during the showing.

Saturday 25th June 10am-2pm Free Admission - Age Guidance 12+

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Song of the Sea

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FILMS - ‘Song of the Sea’ is based on the Irish legend of the Selkies, an enchanting and breath taking animation.

‘Brooklyn’ by Nick Hornby follows a young Irish immigrant as she tries to settle in 1950’s Brooklyn.

A Swedish Family is caught in an avalanche in the French Alps in ‘Force Majeur’ - the consequences of which leave Tomas and Ebba’s marriage hanging in the balance.

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A MESSAGE FROM Police Inspector Bob Barnett

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our local Police have received a number of calls about 'cold calling' in the last month.

Cold calling is when someone calls at your house or business in person or on the phone, and tries to sell you something. You DO NOT have to buy anything off them - you are perfectly within your rights to ask them to leave or hang up the phone.

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New priorities for Ledbury SNT following last PACT meeting.

Issue: 1. Drug related issues in Ledbury town 2. Youth related Anti-Social Behaviour Suggestion: 1. Extra patrols in drug related areas. Work with partner agencies. Gather Intel and execute warrants where necessary.

2. Extra patrols in ASB areas. Issue first intervention warning letters to first time offenders. Contact relevant schools/youth groups. Encourage residents to report ASB on 101.

Action: The SNT will action these priorities, publish updates on social media and provide feedback at the next PACT meeting (Date TBC).

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Update on previous PACT priorities

Exciting New Outdoor Learning at Bromesberrow School!

Issue: 1. Drug related issues in Ledbury town.

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Ledbury Community Day Saturday 11th June 2016.

After the success of last year's Ledbury Community Day in June 2015 when over 70 local groups and organisations joined in, we are pleased to be part of the fourth Ledbury Community Day. The date this year is one day of the special weekends to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday and we will have the mobile police station opposite the market house - come along and say hello!

Ledbury Focus

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We LOVE cleaning the kitchen Doing the Washing Up Dusting & Polishing Hoovering the Carpet Mopping the Lino Steam Cleaning Wooden Floors & Generally Tidying Up

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It doesn’t stop there!

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Dog Grooming With Love •Clipping •Scissoring •Trimming •Hand Stripping •Bathing •Catering for all breeds

Gill East - Professional Groomer For Bookings call me on 01531 670711

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FOUNDATIONS DRAINAGE OLD OR NEW KERB LAYING EDGING BLOCK PAVING TURFING & FENCING GARDEN LANDSCAPING GARDEN MAINTENANCE All at competitive prices!

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Lulu Little Bear T

here were plenty of giggles, balloon animals, juggling and plate spinning at the opening day of Ledbury’s newest shop, Lulu Little Bear.

The shop was officially opened on Saturday 14th May, by the newly elected Mayor of Ledbury, Counsellor Debbie Baker, photographed here with owner Angela Tunnicliffe, and entertainer Wally.

Lulu Little Bear, located at 80 The Homend, offers a quirky range of organic clothing from Swedish brands Smafolk and Duns, both known for their bold prints and vivid colours.

For a more nostalgic vintage look, English brand Powell Craft clothing is represented with

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nautical prints, ponies and fairies for ages newborn to 8-10 years.

The shop also stocks a fun and colourful selection of lunch bags, lunch boxes, melamine tableware, bedroom accessories, toys and treats, with many gift ideas less than £5.

At the rear of the shop is an area dedicated to pre loved and sample clothing from brands such as Boden, Joules and Polarn O’Pyret to name a few.

You’re sure to find something special in this little shop of delights.

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OUR SPECIES of the month:

The Swift

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he swift is a mediumsized, brown bird (though often appearing black in flight) with a small pale patch on the throat, long, curved wings and a short, forked tail.

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 June, we are looking at the swift or Apus apus . . .

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The swift is known for its tremendous flying skills – eating, drinking, mating and sleeping on the wing. After fledging, birds spend three years continually in flight until they build their first nest at the age of four.

Swifts pair for life and also return to the same nest site each year too. These nest sites are often under the eaves of houses, or in churches, and

created from a wide range of materials including feathers, paper, straw, hay and seeds. It is cemented together with saliva, and renovated and reused year after year.

Where to see them Swifts arrive back from their overwintering sites in Africa in late May or early June. Their autumn migration then takes place from late July through August.

Aside from spotting their nests on the outsides of buildings, you may often see swifts in large groups wheeling over roofs and calling to each other with their distinctive, highpitched ‘screaming’ call.

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Events at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust June 2016 Wild Garden Party Wednesday 1st June 5.30pm -7.30pm A garden tea party to launch Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild campaign.

Venue: Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford HR1 1UT Free event; no booking required Hay Meadow walk at Sturts Nature Reserve Saturday 4th June 10am - 1pm Venue: The Sturts North Nature Reserve carpark, Ailey Lane, Kinnersley, HR3 6NY £5.00 per person; booking at www.herefordshire wt.org / 01432 356872

How to help swifts to thrive The modernisation of many buildings has resulted in loss of nesting sites so protecting current sites - it is an offence to intentionally take, damage or destroy the eggs, young or nest of a swift whilst it is being built or in use, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 - and creating new sites is very important.

Specially developed swift nest boxes can be fitted either within the eaves of a house or on the wall under the eaves, however as swifts need height to take off, single storey buildings are not suitable.

To stop other birds using the nest box, block the opening until your local swifts return.

Herefordshire Mammal Group are also currently undertaking a Bat and Swift Box Installation Project in ten churches across the county.

Get in touch If you spot a swift – 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

Upland Birds guided walk Sunday 5th June 10am - 4pm Venue: Red Darren car park, Olchon Valley, Nr Longtown, Herefordshire, HR2 0NG. Grid reference SO297299 £5.00 per person; booking at www.herefordshire wt.org / 01432 356872 Moth Breakfast at Queenswood – part of National Moth Day Saturday 11th June 9am Venue: Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster HR6 0PY Free event; no booking required Moth Breakfast Wednesday 15th June 8am - 10am Venue: Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford HR1 3AT. Parking available in the lane outside Lower House Farm Free event; booking at www.herefordshirewt.org / 01432 356872 Wildlife walk through Lea & Paget’s Wood Wednesday 29th June 10.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Hawkers Lane, Fownhope, Herefordshire HR1 4PZ. Grid reference SO 598 343. £5.00 per person; booking at www. herefordshirewt.org / 01432 356872 43

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Eastnor Cricket Club W

ith the season now well underway the highlight of June sees the club playing host to Herefordshire Minor Counties 3 day Championship match against Devon starting on Sunday 19th June. Entry is free and all spectators will be welcome to come along enjoy our facilities while taking in some competitive county cricket.

Junior Colts coaching continues throughout June on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm and it is still not too late for any youngsters to come along and join in. All four of our senior teams are continuing league action in both the Birmingham league and the Marches league with 2 matches at Eastnor most Saturdays and of course new players or social members or spectators will still be made most welcome at the club.

Our Pavilion room and facilities including our brand new marquee remain available for private hire and are ideal for family events and company meetings/training days etc. Enquiries to Andrew Hodges on 01531 633161 or e-mail bistec@ fsmail.net

We are also pleased to announce our grand summer draw is also now underway with tickets available at the club or from members with a range of fantastic prizes including the impressive 1st prize of ÂŁ500 cash so get your tickets soon.

For any further details on any aspect of the club please see the club website www.eastnorcricket. clubbuzz.co.uk or contact Steve Onions at Clubsport Ledbury on 01531 635242, Jim Sandford 01531 633055

EASTNOR CRICKET CLUB 1884-2014

Members of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Cricket Boards Ground: Clenchers Mill Lane, Eastnor

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A Taste Of… BRAZIL B

razil is the 5th largest country in the world. The official language is Portuguese. Also, Brazil is the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world and the only one in the Americas. This country is the world’s biggest coffee producer.

Brazil’s climate varies, with the northeast being the driest part of the country. Brazilian cuisine has numerous devotees, worldwide. I searched for a reputable company that has authentic food and dishes, which goes the ‘extra mile’ to ensure a very memorable dining occasion, for all.

Award-winning Preto has several Brazilian steakhouses in London and some out of London, with more planned. Halal options are available at the Queensway venue, too. The Preto philosophy is to provide a dining experience unlike any other, in a friendly, vibrant atmosphere. The meats, including beef, sirloin and rump steaks, plus chicken, etc, are slow-roasted over an authentic Brazilian churrascaria, capturing individual flavour. Up to 15 different cuts of spit-roasted meats are continuously carved at table, by Passadors. Over 18 dishes are available also, on the gourmet salad and hot bars, including rice, pastas, fresh-cut vegetables, plus Brazilian side dishes.

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A double-sided disc controls the pace of the meal. The green side of the disc indicates to the Passadors to bring out skewers, carving the sizzling meats at the table, all cut to your request.

The disc’s red side indicates to pause or stop. The Passador will offer the meats again when the disc is turned over and the green side is shown, uppermost.

Desserts finish the dining occasion off, perfectly.

Chocolate desserts are very popular, as is tiramisu, from an enticing display. There is a very good selection of wines/drinks available, too – something for all tastes. Both Danilo (Passador) and Bruno have great skills, to ensure satisfaction, to all. A really interesting concept to enjoy – very much so. Exceptionally good value for money.

Brazilian entertainment is featured regularly (see website for details). Loyalty cards and gift vouchers are available – perhaps surprise someone special? The Rodizio Grill Dining Experience – Truly amazing!

Email: info@rodiziopreto.co.uk www.rodiziopreto.co.uk As always, Enjoy!

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ith the warmer weather upon us this springtime, fleas and ticks will become extremely prevalent. Dogs and cats are out more exploring and hunting in the sunshine; parasites are a problem all year round but they are mainly a problem in the summertime.

They are particularly rife in some areas especially where there is rough foliage and bracken.

Ticks act as vectors: in the same way that a mosquito transmits malaria by sucking the blood from a person, the tick does the same to an animal. In the process of feeding, the disease will transmit from the tick to the dog or cat.

This can cause irritation and localised infection and they sometimes carry diseases such as Lyme disease.

Recently recorded in the UK is Babesiosis, a disease carried by a new imported tick (Dermacentor) and first seen in Essex. The parasite causes the dog's immune system to attack its own blood cells, causing severe anaemia and requiring a blood transfusion to treat. With pet travel increasing, this is the supposed cause of this tick and disease entering the UK. It is important to know that it isn’t contagious between dogs but prevention is much easier than cure.

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Have yourself a merry, trouble-free pet Christmas External Parasites of Dogs & Cats

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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 joining in this festive fun. Whether it’s the cat that eats tinsel, the puppy that pinches those beautifully wrapped dark chocolates form under the tree orare the dog that eatseffective the Christmas cake There a many that you have only just finished products available fordecorating! the These are all potentially life threatening cases prevention of fleas and that we have seen that fan easily beticks avoidedfor with cats and dogs. aboth bit of thought and extra care.

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We have all the preventative products mentioned in stock, so don’t hesitate to call in to the practice and collect some treatment for your animal.

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Over 70 Local Groups look to welcome you to

Ledbury Community Day

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he programme for Ledbury Community Day on Saturday 11th June is coming together with over 70 local groups joining in to show what’s good about Ledbury and celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s official 90th birthday.

This year the event will spread over three halls – the Burgage Hall, St Katherine’s Hall and the Community Hall – and 12 other places in Ledbury.

The Master’s House and Library will be open with special photographic exhibition celebrating local food, a super film featuring the Poetry Festival, tours and other attractions.

St Katherine’s Chapel will be open, and St Michael and All Angels Church with a number of events, and the Methodist Church with a flower festival will both be there to welcome you.

Leadon Bank is putting on an afternoon of entertainment (including a ukulele band), and both the Tennis Club and the Bowling Club would like you to try their sports.

The Community Brass Band will be providing the music, and Ledbury Swifts junior footballers will be cycling to Sweden under the Market House.

Community Day is a great time to find out what you can do in Ledbury. A wide range of groups will be present to tell you about volunteering, general interest and educational opportunities of all kinds available locally, and how to improve your lifestyle.

Children from Ledbury Primary School look forward to telling you about their Values School and plans to make Ledbury a Values Town.

Visit “Little Sweden” at the Talbot, try Cage Football, call in at the mobile police station in the High Street, find out about Ledbury’s Armed Forces’ Day on 24th June at the Royal British Legion – or just enjoy the atmosphere.

All ages are welcome, with a number groups present with activities for children (and their parents).

More details of the day will be available on www.ledburycommunityday.org.uk and in the free event programme available from late May around the town.

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HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL 11th & 12th June

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he gardens are now being prepared for the Annual Garden Festival at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, Nr Ledbury and a weekend of gardening riches is assured. Celebrity plantswoman, Carol Klein, will be at Hellens hosting the Friday evening preview reception – tickets on sale now via the website.

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The beautiful, romantic and tranquil setting of the manor gardens will come alive with exhibits of plants and flowers, specialist nurseries, horticultural accessories and garden Objet d’art. The marques will be spread with a feast of delicious local food and drink, and creative gift producers and makers of all things gardening. Artisan demonstrators, using time honoured methods and skills, will create and display their wares throughout the gardens.

This weekend of gardening delight will offer visitors the opportunity to attend and engage in talks on a whole variety of gardening, medicinal, botanical, countryside, and ecological topics .And, to fully appreciate and enjoy Hellens Gardens, Head Gardener David Maddison will be leading tours of the Hellens gardens and landscapes each day.

Visitors will experience the variety of Hellens gardening features and woodland, including a knot garden, labyrinth, rare octaganol dovecote, as they explore the Festival. Children will be delighted and entranced to discover the many interactive activities and experiences on offer including storytelling, clay model making, puppetry and amphibians!

Tickets for the Festival on the gate £6.50 per adult, £2.50 per child, family day ticket £15.0, and NEW for this year, a WEEKEND adult ticket is £10, child £4.0, and a family ticket for £22.50 [2 adults and 2 children] To see all of what is on offer, please go to www. thegardenfestival.co.uk. Contact information 01531 660304

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BBQ Trout with Potato Parcels Eating outside is a British tradition, but instead of burgers and sausages why not try fish for a change? This BBQ trout is delicious served with salad and fresh bread.

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Breathtaking Avignon!

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o you remember as a child at school learning to sing the Avignon song?

“Sur le pont d'Avignon l'on y danse l'on y danse . . .”

I do, and I was amazed on a recent visit to Avignon, France, to find it printed on post cards. As I toured around the city I found myself humming the tune and it brought back many childhood memories.

The city of Avignon has been inhabited for about 2000 years and has survived the Neolithic age, Greek period, Roman period, and the Barbarian invasion. Eventually Avignon became the capital of the Christian world. In 1309 a truly historic event took place when the Papal Court was moved from Rome to Avignon and it was then that the course of the city’s history took a new and exciting turn. Seven popes, all French, reigned at Avignon, and under their rule, the city was fortified and a huge castle built. This palace took around thirty years to build and today it is known as the Papal Palace, and what a magnificent place it is. Sadly the Pope no longer resides there and is Ledbury Focus

now back in Rome, but the palace is preserved as a magnificent type of museum and well worth a visit.

I was delighted to see that the city was not only beautiful but also interesting, with lots of history. The tale that intrigued me most was that of the St Benezet Bridge, or I should say, what is left of it. The story goes, that Beniot, a young Shepard heard a voice telling him to go to Avignon and build a bridge over the Rhone river. When he arrived at the city he was vested with miraculous strength, amazingly he lifted an enormous rock and laid it on the bank of the river. From this base, enthusiastic crowds helped erect the 22 arches of the bridge, which measured 900 metres long, and Beniot became Saint Benezet.

During the siege of Avignon, Louis VIII, ordered the bridge to be completely destroyed, but his orders were never completely carried out and some of the bridge remained. Later reconstruction work was carried out but the unpredictability of the Rhone has caused much damage. Today only 4 arches of the bridge, and the Saint

Nicholas’ Chapel at the entrance, still remain.

Avignon is a city with so many breathtaking sights to see. To save your aching feet, a quick and easy way to get around is to take the tour train, this is open and you can get on and off as you please. There is also a Rhone river cruise where you will see all the best sights. The architecture is breathtaking, so, if you are ever in the South West of France, Avignon is not a place you should bypass, it is well worth a visit.

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LEDBURY and THE WAR 1916

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he third in the series of exhibitions about Ledbury and the First World War will be held in St Michael & All Angels’ Church this summer.

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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Tiny Tusks Reaches The Terrible Two's … of elephant feed, bread and fruit), was complete and ready to be devoured by Sutton and mum Five.

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utton, the gorgeous baby African elephant at West Midland Safari Park has turned two years old and has celebrated his birthday with some help from a local Beaver Scout Group.

Elephant keepers at the Park decided that there was only one birthday present Sutton would really appreciate this year: a birthday cake made up of mounds of his favourite food.

Making a cake fit for a growing elephant calf is no easy feat, so keepers called upon some local Beaver Scouts for help. Within half an hour the cake, (made up

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Head Keeper of Elephants, Andy Plumb said, “It’s been a real pleasure watching Sutton grow and progress over the last two years.

He now weighs a whopping 790kg and is almost four feet tall to the shoulder. His tusks have started to grow and last week he lost his first ever tooth!

“Our elephants’ favourite thing is food, so there is no better birthday present than a cake made up of some of their most loved treats. It also contained some specially formulated elephant feed, which includes vital vitamins and minerals, so not only is it extremely tasty and fun to dismantle, it’s nutritional too. Let’s hope that the ‘terrible twos’ stage doesn’t exist with cheeky elephant calves!”

Melanie Williams, Beaver Scout Leader added, “KD9 Beaver Scouts were delighted to celebrate baby Sutton's second birthday with him and present him with the enormous cake that they had decorated. The beavers were tempted to have a piece, until they were told of its special ingredients, so settled for a grape instead.

“We all felt very privileged to have had this unique opportunity to get up close to the famous Sutton and his mum in their safe habitat.

The Beavers spoke about how very important it is that these animals are protected at the Safari Park in order for future generations to see and appreciate them when they visit.”

Once the cake had been presented to the elephants, it didn’t last long. Both Sutton and Five used their powerful trunks to pick it apart and toss

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Presenting food in various ways is an important part of an Elephant Keeper’s job and is part of a carefully devised enrichment programme to keep the elephants happy and healthy.

Sutton was born on 5th May 2014 and was the first baby elephant to be born at the Park, following artificial insemination, using semen from a wild bull in South Africa. He lives with mum, 24-year-old Five and ‘aunt’ Latabe, 23.

The elephants can be seen in the four-mile selfdrive safari, included in the standard admission charge of £22.00 for adults, £17.00 for children aged 3-15 years and £20.00 for concessions.

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Creating Your Garden Paradise article by Jonathan Bishop

When to Re-Pot CONTAINERS Knowing when to re-pot is a reasonably easy thing to determine. The look of the plant and the lightness of the pot is the first thing to check, then if there are roots coming through the weep holes underneath that is a clear indication that the plant might be needing a re-pot.

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A plant with special needs for compost, i.e. ericaceous, will need checking on a much more regular basis. I would suggest this is done a minimum of once a year, maybe more depending on what the plant is, because the acid in the ericaceous soil leeches out when it rains and the plant uses some of it, so topping up is always important.

Feeding Feeding pot plants is always hugely important as they can dry out very quickly, and they can use up their goodness.

Choosing a Pot When choosing a pot remember that you might be re-potting it in a few years’ time . Bell shaped pots are very good, but anything with a lip means it is difficult to get the plant out, which is something to look out for.

Moisture Water crystals when put in at planting will help to hold moisture in; even a bit of lining in the bottom will help if

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Obviously you don’t want to line the whole pot so that it fills up like a pond when it rains.

If the roots prefer to be on the dry side, then crocks (broken bits of pot in the bottom) to help drainage is important, so knowing your plant, what to add and how to treat it is a good start.

If a plant needs re-potting, your best bet is to gently tease the plant out; you could run a spade around the outside to very gently encourage it out.

It is much easier to do this when the plant is dry than when wet, so by putting it in a sheltered area for a few days and not watering it before you

re-pot it is good idea.

Pot bound If a plant is pot bound then gently teasing some of the roots out is very good. This is a golden opportunity to check the roots to ensure they are not too rotten and there are no bugs like vine weevil - a beetle that has a larva that pupates without a chrysalis. If there are any of these present they will eat the roots. It is best to hand pick them out, and there is a nematode, which is a natural biological control pesticide, that you can use - you water it into the pots and that is likely to get them out. If you find one there is likely to be a cluster of around 20 – they lay eggs in slightly

raised containers because it is warmer for incubating.

Try and get as much of the old soil out as possible without disturbing the roots too much and then re-pot. If it is very root bound, you will need a clear inch around the existing root ball diameter to re-pot on into a new pot, the next size up.

Maintenance Once you have re-potted you must keep the plant wellwatered and fed. I recommend a liquid fertilizer once every 6 weeks to help improve its health.

Next month I will look at training and supporting plants.

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This has come about though Marie Curie’s signature event the Blooming Great Tea Party, coffee mornings, collecting tins and boxes in shops, businesses and other places. In addition, funds raised by Ian and Jean Wheeler, private donations, sales of the logo ‘daffodils’ and other related goods, including the past and present Calendar, raffle sales and the highly popular Christmas Fayre. Added to these activities is the street collection when volunteers wear their distinctive yellow hats, wigs and other fun outfits in order to be visible and raise the profile of Marie Curie.

Chairman Bruce Foster said: “Every penny we raise locally goes towards the cost of supporting our Marie Curie Nurses in our local area. We would like to say a big Thank You to all the people in the Ledbury area who support us so generously and so magnificently all year round, and to all those volunteers who make things happen!”

Marie Curie provides care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families and have been carrying out this vital work for over 65 years – last year alone more than 40,000 people across the UK were cared for and in Ledbury, the monies raised will support the work in our Region.

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Hay fever symptoms make an appearance when an allergen such as pollen triggers a hypersensitive reaction in the eyes, nose, throat and/or chest.

Contact with the allergen sets off the release of histamine that causes the characteristic inflammation, streaming and congestion that are so characteristic of a nasty hay fever reaction.

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Transform tired Homeopathy There for them then,is a complementary medicine that old kitchens works with our natural healing process and has been still here for successfully them now without replacing used for over 200 years. Homeopathic your units or tiles remedies are made from minute doses prepared in a

special way to avoid unwanted side effects, making them safe to use where conventional drugs would be dangerous or inadvisable (eg during pregnancy For 130 years SSAFA has been supporting all those who serving or have orare when treating infants). Choosing the right remedy ever served in the Armed Forces and their families. Whenever they need us, for your symptoms is vital to a successful outcome Call Martin Weager we’ll do whatever weon can to help. Last year alone in Herefordshire we helped as each person’s unique set or symptoms will dictate more564 than360 90 individuals and families. If you know anyone in Herefordshire 01684 who might need our help please call: 01432 273932 (24which hours) remedy will remove the symptoms. Feel free Mobile: 07970 278 838 to ring the author of this article and I will provide martinweager@hotmail.co.uk Follow us on Twitter ssafa.org.uk @SSAFA_Hereford free guidance on which remedy is most likely to 78

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work well for you. Please remember that though the right remedy often work quickly and effectively after the first dose if you have very strong symptoms it could take up to 3 or 4 doses 30 minutes apart to determine the remedy’s full ability.

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Euphrasia 30c: Useful for very watery eyes and when the person may feel the need to wipe or rub them constantly. The eyelids (particularly lower) can swell and there can be a thick, infected discharge from the eye itself. There can be the sensation of a foreign body (such as a grain of sand) in eyes which can become very gummed up and sore. Nasal and throat symptoms are less marked but include watery mucus, which is easily discharged. Worse for sunlight and at night-time and for windy weather and indoors, and better for the cool, open air.

Probably, if it means losing a health problem you’re told there’s no cure for.

YOU CANNOT OVERDOSE ON HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES SO THEY ARE SAFE TO HAVE IN THE HOME WITH CHILDREN, AND CAN BE TAKEN AT THE SAME TIME AS CONVENTIONAL DRUGS.

Main homeopathic remedies for pollen reactions:

Allium Cepa 30c: This remedy’s symptoms are characterized by a strong burning sensation from the nose and eyes accompanied by a watery discharge.

Eyes are sensitive to light, often red & irritated, while the nose may be red and sore from the burning, corrosive mucus. There can be violent sneezing, the voice hoarse and there can be a hacking cough. The kind of hay fever which can benefit from Allium Cepa often comes on worse in spring or August, is worse for being in a warm room and better off for cool air.

One peculiarity of this remedy is that it particularly affects the left eye or nostril or may start off on the left side and spread to the right.

There are other remedies to consider so please ring me if you do not see your symptoms in the above remedies.

You can buy homeopathic remedies direct from Helios Pharmacy online at a cost of £7.90 incl. postage.

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Natrum Muriaticum 30c: I’ve had great outcomes with this remedy for seasonal allergy symptoms. The catarrh is usually white or clear and watery and can be extremely profuse. Persistent violent sneezing – in the mornings, loss of smell or taste, and itching in the nose. The eyes can be watery and throat can be dry and sore. Rhinitis responding to this remedy can often be accompanied by violent, pulsating headaches made much worse by the heat of the sun, or by increased emotional sensitivity as this is also a big migraine remedy. The patient may prefer to be alone and feel quite touchy or tearful. Symptoms are worse for heat or for lying down, and can improve for cold bathing, at the seashore, or in the open air.

Sabadilla 30c: The need for this remedy will manifest during the early spring or at harvest time.

There can be persistent sneezing, transparent mucus and an itchy, stuffed up nose. Eyes may water in the open air, from sunlight or whilst sneezing.

Symptoms are worse for cold air and there is usually improvement from eating warm food and warm drinks or from keeping warm. I once gave this remedy to a family of four and within one hour all their symptoms abated.

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Heating & Plumbing B & B Services 47 Craig Taylor 71 Fusion 37 Heating Solutions 53 Hot and Cold Plumbing 2 Health & Beauty Bethesda Physio Clinic 37 Carol Clark Reflexology 26 Jonathan Lyne Chiropodist 54 Ledbury Chiropractic Clinic 17 Ledbury Sports Massage 50 Lynne Shrubb Homeopath 78 Massage Therapy & Bodywork 17 Niche Personal Coaching 20 Relexology 45 Sugared Smooth 62 The Builders Yard 34 The Uncommon Touch Massage Therapy 50 Three Counties Physiotherapy 39 Home Security Active Security UK Ltd

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Locksmiths M&M Lock Secure Ltd

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Plasterers Ledbury Plastering

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Shopping & Gifts Enchant & Allure Tanzanite Jewellery

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Solar Installers & Panels GSM 21 Solicitors Masefield Solicitors LLP Orme & Slade Solicitors

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