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‘Drop in’ at the Heritage Centre Saturday 21st March

Ledbury Places is looking forward to welcoming local residents to the Heritage Centre ‘Drop-In’ in Church Lane Ledbury on Saturday 21st March between 10am and 2pm, and talk to volunteers who staff the museum seven days a week for seven months of the year. Refreshments will be provided.

The Heritage Centre will be opening this year on Saturday 28th March.

Last year we had over 25,000 visitors from all parts of the globe. Visitors particularly enjoy the atmosphere of the building, the huge chimney, the construction of the building itself and the friendliness of the volunteers.

We also need help from local residents who know lots about the town and how it has changed over the years.

Our High Street display has been commented on by many visitors and has local residents walking down memory lane, recognizing businesses that have helped make Ledbury a vibrant town over the years, as well as providing valuable information to us which can be used when the panorama is updated. but nothing beats local knowledge. Please come and share your knowledge of our town and see what the Heritage Centre will be doing this season.

It goes without saying that the building can only be open throughout the season as a result of the efforts of our wonderful band of volunteers. There are over fifty at present but we have a few gaps to fill for the coming season. Support and training are provided and you don’t have to be an expert to play a valuable role at the Heritage Centre.

If you have time on your hands and are looking to make a very worthwhile contribution to Ledbury and its heritage, please drop in and see us on Saturday 21st March, or ring 01531 633637 for further details.

Following the success of this panorama we have created one for the Homend, but we have gaps and queries. At our drop-in event we'd like to hear from you about the businesses that you remember occupying the Homend in the past. We can show you the information we have, where the gaps are,

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One of the best parts of my job is when I find a treasure trove of exciting items which I can sit down and spend a good few hours sorting through and cataloguing. A recent phone call from an elderley client led me to an appointment down a dead end track and into a dark and muddy farmyard. With a forlorn look at my new black suede boots I squelched to and fro loading boxes of small collectables and antique textiles into my car.

The next day I was rewarded for my efforts by spending several delightful hours discovering a host of interesting items - including some fabulous antique costume jewellery, enamel buttons, buckles and a variety of other small collectables. I actually managed to catalogue over one hundred items from just a few boxes – much to

the surprise of my client who had imagined I might divide it up into just a few lots. Other interesting pieces included parasols, fans, shawls, various Victorian clothing and a small group of bronze and silver medallions.

Having listed and valued all these items it was a pleasure to see them all photographed and uploaded onto the internet where they immediately began to attract keen interest from collectors. On sale day the collection of buttons and buckles sold for over £700 in total whilst an amazing Christian Dior plastic petal necklace made £180. Other out-standing results included the medallions which totalled over £1400 and an unusual Victorian ‘Russian goose feather’ padded petticoat which made £160.

Smiths next Antiques & Collectables sale is on the 3rd April and includes a special section for silver, gold and jewellery. Entries are invited on the 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th and 17th March 10am to 3pm or by appointment. For further details please visit www.smithsnewent auction.co.uk or telephone 01531 821776.

article by Rita Kearsey

selection of decorative buttons

Victorian diamond bow brooch

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3rd April at 10am with Silver, Gold & Jewellery Section also includes Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Pictures & Collectables Viewing Day Prior 10am - 7pm and morning of sale Fully illustrated catalogues available online

Entries Invited for 5th 10th, 12th & 17th March 10am to 3pm or by appointment Stamp & Postcards also now invited for our specialist sale in May Home visits for larger consignments

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