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May 2018
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Hello Readers... Welcome to the May issue of the Ledbury Focus. As you know, recently there has been a growing amount of attention in the media about the over- use of plastics and the effect this is having on the environment. Following on from this, I have had a couple of enquiries from readers about whether or not this magazine, because of the glossy paper and laminated cover, is recyclable. So I decided to do a bit of research on this, and this is what I’ve discovered.
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The way paper manufacturers achieve the gloss finish is through a finishing process which involves polishing the paper – in much the same way as you would polish a piece of wood to achieve a smooth shiny surface. The laminated cover is also produced in much the same way. A heavier grade of paper is put through a more intensive finishing process, which produces the smooth, very high gloss end-product.
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I then looked at a number of websites – and checked with our printing company – and both the inner pages and the heavy duty cover are recyclable. The paper mills that waste paper goes to for recycling, put the paper through machines that are so efficient, that they can even remove staples and any other foreign objects that inadvertently find their way in with the paper.
Betty-Ann Ambury
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So, in a nutshell – our magazines are 100% recyclable, including the high gloss cover, which means that you can dispose of them in your recycle bin with a clear conscience. And here’s a titbit you might find interesting: a large percentage of magazines are recycled into newsprint, so the copy of the Ledbury Focus you read today, could well be the newspaper you read next month!
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 omissions. Artwork is accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions.
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Enjoy this month’s magazine, and until next month, stay happy and healthy.
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UTOPIA HAIR & BEAUTY
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THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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AGE UK
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FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY
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THE ART OF THE FIFTIES
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VET TALK
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LEDBURY FRINGE
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WHAT'S ON IN MAY
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ROSAMUND YOUNG
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EASTNOR POTTERY
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THE MARKET THEATRE
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EASTNOR CRICKET CLUB
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HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
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LITTLE BOUDICCA
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WEST MERCIA POLICE
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LEDBURY TENNIS CLUB
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COFFEE BREAK
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REALM OF FANTASY FESTIVAL
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THE MASTER'S HOUSE
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PUTTING CLIMBERS & PLANTS TOGETHER
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SEE PUTLEY "PRETTY IN PINK"
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LEDBURY ART SOCIETY
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IT'S ALL GO AT THE EVERGREENS
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LEDBURY & DISTRICT U3A
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WINE: CONVENIENCE MATTERS
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS
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SMITHS OF NEWENT
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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Utopia Hair & Beauty U
topia Hair & Beauty salon was established in Ledbury, 22 years ago, in 1996, and will be relocating to 80 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BX with effect from Tuesday 1st May 2018. Salon owner, Teresa Potter, offers all aspects of hairdressing services to clients of all ages, and the new salon will be on ground level allowing greater access for everyone. There will also be a number of special offers available, such as: Senior Citizens rate, everyday, on all services New client discount Loyalty card Recommend a friend discount Of course everyone is beautiful in their own unique way, but we all
need a little help from time to time, and Beauty Therapist, Erica Ballantyne will be on hand to offer a range of treatments. With our beauty treatments you’ll get all the help you need, with so many options available. Whether it’s your face, body or hair, there is a beauty treatment for every part of you . . . all the way down to your feet! Young or old there is always time to indulge in a little pampering from our professionals. Our treatments will include all the conventional waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures, with or without Shellac gel polish. We will also be offering some speciality treatments, such as a
variety of facials, including the Hollywood laser facial peel, and tattoo removal. For those who just want to relax we will be offering a range of massages, including bamboo massage, Hopi ear candling and much more. Both Teresa and Erica have over 20 years’ experience in the industry, working in salons and tutoring in colleges in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. They met about 10 years ago whilst teaching together at Keith St Peters Academy, and their friendship has continued ever since. They are both very much looking forward to working together and welcoming customers old and new, to Utopia’s new premises.
Utopia Hair & Beauty 80 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BX Tel: 01531 636060
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Health & the Autonomic Nervous System by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, DIpM, BTAA, BAUK, KFRP
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he nervous system is complex and its balance is absolutely essential to our health and well-being. In this article, I share some information about the autonomic nervous system (ANS) what happens when it is out of balance, what happens when it is in balance and how you can keep it that way. The autonomic nervous system In brief, the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as; heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. The ANS has three branches; parasympathetic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system and enteric nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is concerned with resting, digesting, healing whilst the sympathetic nervous system is considered the flight-fight system. The enteric nervous system is a system of neurons that govern the gastrointestinal tract. When the nervous system is out of balance The nervous system adjusts and adapts as the body responds to the external and internal stimulus that it is presented with. For example; if you need to respond
to an urgent deadline at work your nervous system will be working in sympathetic state this state helps us get on with things and get things done. This is normal and generally, after the task is completed the nervous goes back into its sympathetic state. Problems start to arise however when a body starts to switch into parasympathetic more regularly and in some cases is in this state constantly. When this is the case symptoms will start to arise and these could include; Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Mental problems and issues, Digestive disturbances, Headaches, exhaustion, Sleep problems. Over time symptoms can worsen and may often lead to more serious problems What can trigger an imbalance Imbalance occurs when the nervous system is in one of the states inappropriately for an extended period of time. There are many situations that can trigger this occurrence and some of these include; • Physical exhaustion • Mental pressure • Emotional upset • Shock • Trauma • Stress • Noise
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When the nervous system is in balance When our nervous system is working as it should we are constantly adapting to stimuli presented to us internally and externally. We are designed to do this and given the right circumstances and responses we do this extremely well. This balanced state is optimal for our health and wellbeing. How Bowen and Kinesiology work to balance the nervous system Often trauma is locked into the body at a cellular level. Bowen and Kinesiology seem to work really well at releasing these patterns of trauma even years after the original stressful event. Often after these patterns are released the body will change and healing can occur. Bowen works directly with the nervous system in that many of the Bowen moves are made along the erector spinae muscle which sits either side of the spine and has a direct link into the nervous system. Bowen puts the nervous system into parasympathetic state very quickly. This is why most people find the therapy deeply relaxing and is why the therapy is so effective, it literally switches our body into healing mode.
Self-help tips to balance the nervous system Remedies to balance • 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. •
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.
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Argent Nit – A homeopathic remedy that is used to treat apprehension and anxiety especially regarding an approaching event.
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Aconite – A homoeopathic remedy that is excellent for intense fear, shock, and anxiety.
Routine to balance and calm the nervous system Take hold of your left deltoid with your right hand. Place your left hand on your right rib cage. Breathe deeply in and out x 3. Repeat this process the other way around by swapping hands.
Health Kinesiology aims to identify stressful patterns that are causing problems in the body and nervous system. Once these are identified I work to find the energetic circuits or meridians that are out of balance and apply techniques to correct the imbalance. I have found this system wonderfully efficient in dealing with problems, even those that have existed for a long period of time.
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. To download the De-stress technique visit my website or drop me a line.
Help yourself Book a treatment I generally use a combination of the therapies that I work with in practice in order to balance the body and nervous system. I may also offer advice and test clients for specific remedies and nutritional supplements that could help with the symptoms that they are experiencing. I will also most likely recommend self-help techniques that clients can use for themselves on a daily basis to help ease their symptoms.
For more downloads showing how you can balance yourself with simple 5-minute routines, visit my website www.complete-balance.co.uk
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taying active, a balanced diet and looking after your mental wellbeing are key to enjoying later life. We all know that to maintain a healthy weight and help to prevent illness it’s important to eat well and take regular exercise. But looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as it affects how you think and feel. So staying fit and healthy as you grow older means taking care of your body and your mind. Fitness – Just a small amount of extra activity can make a big difference • Finding something you enjoy means you’re more likely to do it regularly. • Chair-based exercises, which you can do sitting or holding on to a chair, can improve muscle strength and flexibility. • NHS Choices has suggested exercises if you’re looking for ideas. Visit www.nhs.uk and type in “exercises for older people”. • Contact Age UK Hereford & Ledbury Focus
Localities to find out about exercise classes in your area. • Try taking a brisk walk once you’ve completed a task where you’ve been sitting still. Fuel - It’s possible to eat healthily on a budget, especially if you plan your meals ahead • Stick to a shopping list so you buy only the items you need. • Cheaper supermarket own brands are a good bet, and remember that frozen and tinned vegetables count towards your five-a-day. • For fresh fruit and vegetables, it’s often better value to shop at your local green grocers or market. • Look for money-off coupons in magazines, newspapers and online. • Check for offers on storable food such as pasta, cereal and tinned food.
Focus – Understanding what can affect your mental wellbeing could help you understand your feelings and look after your physical health as well • Simply getting outside for a few minutes a day can improve your mood. Why not join a walking group where you can explore the local area and meet new people? • Be kind to yourself and have a treat from time to time. • Creating structure to your day can give your life meaning, but remember to take some time for yourself too and do the things that make you laugh and have fun. • Keeping in touch with friends helps us to relax and feel good about ourselves. So telephone friends or think about volunteering as a way to meet new people. If you would like to know more about volunteering opportunities or exercise classes in your community please contact Age UK Hereford & Localities: Telephone: 0333 0066 299 or email: contact@ageukhl.org
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Ledbury Town Council creates living legacy to mark First World War Centenary
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edbury Town Council is leading the way in Herefordshire as the first council in the county to dedicate outdoor recreational space for permanent protection, in memory of those who lost their lives during the First World War. Ledbury Town Council put forward The Recreation Ground, to be safeguarded with Fields in Trust as a Centenary Field. Fields in Trust Chief Executive Helen Griffiths commented: “I congratulate Ledbury Town Council for being the first authority in Herefordshire to dedicate a Centenary Field. The Recreation Ground is now included forever in our national programme to commemorate the centenary of World War I”.
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The area was re-dedicated with a short service on Friday 23rd March.
Primary School, added to the poignancy of the occasion.
The ceremony was supported with a very good public attendance, and Civic dignitaries, which included, the High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Lady Jane Lisvane, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Nathaniel Hone, Vice Chairman of Herefordshire Council, Councillor Phil Edwards, Mayor of Ledbury, Councillor Elaine Fieldhouse and Colonel Andy Taylor, OBE. Members and staff of Ledbury Town Council, Ledbury Royal British Legion, John Masefield High School, Ledbury Primary School and other community organisations also attended.
In 2014, Fields in Trust President, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, said: “The Centenary Fields programme aims to save in perpetuity scores of memorial spaces around the country. Each moment of play or leisure that takes place on a Memorial Field is, in a way, an act of remembrance”.
It was a very moving occasion, made more so by the reading of the 85 names of the fallen of Ledbury in the First World War. Sprigs of Rosemary for remembrance, planted by the children of Ledbury
***** LEDBURY TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE Ledbury Town Council would like to welcome two new members of staff: acting Town Clerk, Emma Thomas and Deputy Clerk, Jennifer Eva. Emma and Jennifer are settling in to their new roles and both are looking forward to working in the town and supporting the local community.
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‘The Art of the Fifties’ A major exhibition and sale of original paintings, prints and posters Saturday 26th May - Sunday 3rd June 2018 Elmslie House 8 Avenue Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3AG
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his free exhibition reviews the range of work produced in this crucial decade when British society made the transition from war to peace; through austerity to normality. British artists played an important role in post-war reconstruction promoting good design and greater access to art for all. The fifties saw a renewed emphasis on more everyday subjects such as interior, urban and industrial scenes. At the same time, developments in abstract art continued to blur the boundaries with the representational. The exhibition brings together over 50 fabrics, paintings, prints and posters from across Britain,
Europe and the United States. It includes such well-known artists as John Bratby, Fernand Leger and John Piper and the less well known - especially women artists - who have received little recognition. The exhibition will be held in the hall at Elmslie House, a restored and award-winning Grade II family home located in the centre of Great Malvern, close to the railway station. This free exhibition will be open daily from 10.30 am – 4.30 pm with late opening on Friday 1st June until 8 pm, but may be opened at other times by arrangement. A café will be available from 11 am offering light refreshments.
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What's on ... in May Wednesday 28th March to early May "Something Contemporary" ARTISTREE is a co-operative of local artists who exhibit in the gallery above the Heritage Centre in Church Lane , Ledbury. "Something Contemporary" is the first of a number of exhibitions to be held during the coming year. Our show includes Painting, Sculpture, Furniture, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Textile and Encaustic work, all on display in one of Ledbury's most historic buildings. Entry is free, open 10.30am to 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Saturday 5th to Thursday 31st May Earth and Air 3 A multi-media exhibition by 14 local artists and craft makers who Made in Ross - the arts and crafts collective based in Ross-on-Wye. Showcases a wide variety of work including: stained glass, fused glass, acrylics, watercolours, photography, wood, and much more. Tel: 01989 769398. Free entry. Open Daily 10am to 4pm. Disabled Access. Made in Ross Gallery, upstairs in the Market House, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5NX Sunday 6th May The Picton Garden - Open Garden for NGS 1½ acres West of Malvern Hills. Bulbs and a multitude of woodland plants in spring. Many unusual plants to be seen, incl bamboos, more than 100 different ferns and acers. Features raised beds and silver garden. Admission £3.50, children free. 11am to 5pm. Tel: 01684 540416. Open for charity. The Picton Garden, Colwall, WR13 6QE. Sunday 6th May Malvern’s Mayday Donkey Procession & Pets Blessing Donkey pals Alfie, Peter, Bluebell and Daisy are ready to meet their Malvern friends and family four paws once again for the Annual Mayday Charity Donkey & Pets Blessing Ceremony - in aid of Penny Ha'Penny Horse & Pony Rescue Centre and the Malvern Spa Association. Join in as we crown our May Queen, bless the local waters and welcome Spring in the most joyful way. IT'S ALL FREE so don't miss all the fun - 12 noon outside Malvern Museum; move onto Malvhina Spring on Belle Vue Island at 1pm for the Triple Blessing and finale. Tel: 07788 111113. Great Malvern Museum & Priory Gatehouse, Abbey Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3ES. Saturday 12th May Ledbury Spring Foraging Course Meeting in parking area opposite main entrance to the Castle at 12pm for a short introduction. After the talk set off for a 2-3 hour walk identifying edible and poisonous mushrooms, Spring shoots, plants, flowers. Breaks along the way for homemade
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refreshments. Finish the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. Limited spaces available so please book your place online. 12pm – 3.30pm, tickets £45, under 16s £22.50, under 12s Free. Tel: 01981 590604 Ridgeway, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RQ. www.wildfooduk.com. Sunday 13th May FREE stone carving "Have a go Demo" Glenn Morris, sculptor will lead members of the Llangarron Stone carvers in a stone carving demonstration. Opportunity to "have a go" or simply watch. 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. As part of the celebrations for the Ross on Wye River Festival. Wear stout shoes, safety equipment provided. Tel: 01989 770776. The Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5NX. Friday 18th May *** Grand Auction of Promises There will be a Grand Auction of Promises at 7.30pm in Ledbury Community Hall, Lawnside. Come and bid for some amazing items including a night away in a four star Bed & Breakfast; a pen and ink drawing of your house or pet; a family picnic; a celebration cake to be made for your own special event; a cocktail taster evening for four, and so much more. Entrance £5 to include a cheese supper. There will also be a licensed bar. Further details can be obtained from Pauline 01531 630181 Sunday 27th May Sheepcote - Open Garden for NGS Acre garden taken in hand from 2011 retaining many quality plants, shrubs and trees from earlier gardeners. Topiary holly, box, hawthorn, privet and yew formalise the varied plantings around the croquet lawn and gravel garden; beds with heathers, azaleas, lavender surrounded by herbaceous perennials and bulbs; pond in shade of ancient apple tree; kitchen garden with raised beds. 1pm to 5.30pm. Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas. Sheepcote, Ledbury, HR8 2RD. Sunday 29th April Open Auditions Peter Pan the Musical Writer, Anne Dalton, invites performers aged between 8 and 21, to audition for her musical adaptation of “Peter Pan” when it flies into Malvern’s Festival Theatre this summer. The search is on for young performers to appear alongside professionals. Production 22nd -26th August. All audition, recall audition and rehearsal information can be obtained from www.abdproductions.co.uk/auditioning/. Tel: 01704 880607. 10am - no charge to audition. Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern, WR14 3HB.
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Clubs & Groups 1st Ledbury Scout Group 07803 015344 Agricultural Society 01684 584900 Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 670843 Angling Association 01531 633600 Army Cadets Ledbury 01432 359917 enquiries.hwacf@rfca.org.uk Facebook.com/HWACF Art for Pleasure 01531 634710 Arts and Crafts Group 01684 310437 Badminton Club 01531 632430 Bell Ringers Eastnor 01432 853271 ledburychurchbellringers@gmail.com Bell Ringers Bowling Club Ledbury 01531 631680 Bowls Club Eastnor 01531 634530 Boxing Club Ledbury Amateur 01531 631879 Bridge Club 01531 670226 Carnival Association 01531 633172 Community Voluntary Action 01531 635339 Country & Western Club 01531 635682 Cribbage 01531 635116 Crohn’s & Colitis UK Herefordshire Network herefordshire@networks.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk Cycling UK, Ledbury Group 01684 564018 Eastnor Cricket Club 01531 633055 EFT Group 01531 631603 Evergreen Club 01531 636790 Ex-Round Tablers 01531 632298 Guides and Brownies 01531 634785 www.hdms.org.uk Hereford Deer Management Herefordshire Photographic Society e: dachsman78@yahoo.co.uk 01432 850554 Horticultural Society 01531 632489 Ladies Guild RNLI 01531 633286 Ladies Welcome Club 01531 636176 01531 635139 Ledbury Allotment Association Led Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 632093 07523 863214 Ledbury Archery Club Ledbury Area Cycle Forum chairman@lacf.org.uk Ledbury Art History Group 01531 890835 Ledbury Art Society 01531 631099 Ledbury Choral Society 01531 635081 Ledbury Cricket Club 07834 805841 Led Community Brass Band lcbb@hotmail.co.uk Ledbury Community Choir 01531 821423 Ledbury & District U3A 01531 633637 Ledbury & District Civic Society 07977 781826 Led & District Floral Art Club 01531 635404 Ledbury and District Harriers 07960 866381 Ledbury In Bloom 01531 634716
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uthor Rosamund Young's talk on The Secret Life of Cows was a sell out at the Master's House with extra chairs being found to accommodate the crowds. The evening, hosted by the Ledbury Library Development Group (LLDG) working in partnership with the Ledbury Food Group, provided the opportunity to hear Rosamund's story in her own words on how she became a best selling author, now published in several European languages, and her concerns and issues about the countryside.
Volunteers interested in helping with this should contact them via their website www. ledburyfoodgroup.org article & photos by Jan Long photos from top left: Rosamund with her book, Rosamund signing a book for a fan and Rosamund with Fran Holliday of the Ledbury Food Group
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learning through working with clay. It’s very satisfying to see a person grow in confidence whilst gathering new skills. So, for us, recruiting an apprentice seemed the obvious solution to growing our workforce. That said, nurturing and training a young person takes a lot of time and investment and the decision to employ, was one we deliberated on for a long time. But by making a commitment and the promise of full or part time employment at the end of the qualification, we have been able to build up strong employee loyalty in our staff.
Although our second apprentice sought an alternative career outside the creative industries, Jack became a valued member of the team during his two years at the Pottery. He was greatly liked by our customers and became a proficient thrower of pots. Our current Community Arts Apprentices Aimee and Immy, have been with us just over six months and are coming along in leaps and bounds. The two girls started their creative journey
with us at the same time and both have different strengths. Working together, they have brought a new dynamic and energy to the team….and a lot of laughter too! They regularly work with customers on the potter’s wheel, as well as assisting with schools and groups in the wider community. We are totally sold on employing apprentices and we can’t foresee a time when we won’t be offering opportunities to young people.”
We hired our first apprentice, Ethan in 2013 and although his level 3 qualification lasted a year, we were able to offer him a fulltime job as a workshop facilitator – a position he held for a further three years. So inspired by his Eastnor Pottery experience, he’s now studying a BA Hons Ceramics course in Cardiff. He continues to work with us P/T in the holidays. Ledbury Focus
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May 2018 at The Theatre
SHOWS Manon
(Live Screening -The Royal Ballet)
Thursday 3rd May 7.15pm Tickets £15/ students & over 60 £12.50
The Film Orchestra Concert Band Saturday 5th May 7.30pm Tickets £12 /students £8
The Budapest Café Orchestra Friday 11th May 8pm Tickets £15/students £12
Tapley House
(presented by Our Star Theatre Company)
Saturday 12th May 7.30pm Tickets £12
An American in Paris
(Encore Screening Dominion Theatre)
Thursday 17th May 7pm Tickets £14/students &over 60 £12
The Remi Harris Trio Saturday 19th May 8pm Tickets £12/students £8
The Man on the Moor
(Something for the Weekend Theatre Company)
Saturday 26th May 8pm Tickets £12/students £6
FILMS Tickets £6.00 Students & Film Club Members £3.00 (unless stated otherwise)
Stories from the Hop Yards Friday 4th May 8pm 2018/U/90mins
Victoria and Abdul
Wednesday 9th May 10.30 am 2017/PG/112mins
My Life as a Courgette (subs) Friday 18th May 8pm 2016/PG/70mins
Murder on the Orient Express Friday25th May 8pm 2017/12A/114 mins
Tickets for all events can be booked online at www.themarkettheatre.com Live Show Tickets: The Master’s House, St Katherine’s car park Monday/Thursday/Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday 9.30am - 6pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm closed Wednesday Or phone 07967 517125 for all shows and films
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‘Manon’ A Live Screening of a favourite from The Royal Ballet’s repertoire ‘The Film Orchestra Concert Band’ founded in 2013 performs only original music from film, TV. and games. Back by popular demand ‘The Budapest Café Orchestra’ playing traditional folk music from across the world ‘Tapley House’ is presented by Our Star Theatre Company it is an original comedy by LADS member Georgia Gill ‘An American in Paris’ is an Encore Screening of this Broadway musical about love and hope, featuring gorgeous Gershwin tunes ‘The Remi Harris Trio’ takes Gypsy Swing characteristics and infuses them with Jazz Blues, Rock’n’Roll and more. They have toured worldwide as well as performing at the BBC Proms and at Buckingham Palace ‘The Man on the Moor’ an elderly gentleman is found dead on Saddleworth Moor. He was never identified. Many people came forward hoping he was their missing loved one. This is the story of those left behind when someone simply fails to come home
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‘My Life as a Courgette’ a 9 year old’s Mother disappears, a police officer helps him settle into a foster home where he learns to trust and find love. ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ A trip through Europe quickly becomes a race against time as Poirot tries to solve a murder aboard the train. Ledbury Focus
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he new Cricket Season is now upon us and Eastnor Cricket Club are looking forward to another busy summer on and off of the pitch with new members both social and playing always welcome at our friendly club. The Club Website is designed to keep club members up to date with all club activities both sporting and social while also providing valuable information for anyone interested in the club. The site can be found at the following address on http://eastnorcricket. clubbuzz.co.uk/
Of course you do not have to be a Cricket fan to pay us a visit we also have many social events and a thriving social membership so if you just want to enjoy a quiet drink and take in some Cricket in our beautiful setting you would be made more than welcome.
The club is again running senior sides in the Worcester County League and we have a number of Sunday friendlies arranged so we can provide plenty of opportunity for players of all ages and abilities so please feel free to contact us if you are interested in playing at any level.
For any further details on the club where new members are always welcome please contact:
Youth coaching for both boys and girls is now also underway each Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm at the ground with places still available for all age groups so please just come along or contact the club if you are interested. The club will be running youth teams in 4 different age groups again this season in local leagues and aim to give as many children as possible the chance to play during the season.
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Tickets: £8 in advance - £10 on the day Buy online at st-michaels-hospice.org.uk or call the Festival Coordinator on 01531 631 104 Opening times: Friday, Saturday and Monday 10.30am-5pm Sunday 11.30am-5pm
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awthorn also goes by the name of ‘May’ and its delicate white flowers decorate the hedgerows this month. Both Common (Crataegus monogyna) and Midland (Crataegus laevigate) hawthorn grow across Herefordshire and are hard to tell apart – especially as the species can hybridise. For the eagle-eyed, the Midland hawthorn has less deeply cut leaves and blunter lobes and flowers slightly earlier.
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Though the leaves and flowers are both edible, much care should be taken at this time of year not to disturb nesting birds if foraging in hedgerows. (It is also traditionally considered very bad luck to bring may blossom into the house.) The flowers are a good source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects which are all now busy as the temperatures rise. Ponds are becoming alive with insect life and will hopefully be squirming with tadpoles by now too. Birdsong is at its peak at this time of year at dawn and dusk in particular, as birds declare their
territories through our woods and across our gardens. More migrant bird species are arriving in the UK, with flycatchers usually back in residence by May. Herefordshire is a stronghold for the pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) and the species has long been the emblem of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. Pied flycatchers are now on the UK conservation ‘red list’ meaning their population is declining and giving serious cause for concern. The Trust and its volunteers runs a nest box scheme on some of its nature reserves, collecting data to help us understand more about the bird and reasons for its declining numbers.
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Nature Tots Every Tuesday during term time 1pm - 2.30pm This group for children and families meets every Tuesday during term time, running outdoor, child led play and adventures for under 5’s. Venue: Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum Cost: £6 per child. Non-walkers free.
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What to Do Set the alarm clock – its International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 6th May and you’ll need to be up as the light creeps in at 5am to experience the full magic! Woodlands or places with thick hedgerows and scrub are the best places to head for; try Wessington Pasture; Lea & Paget’s Wood or Brilley Green Dingle nature reserves (www. herefordshirewt.org/wildlife/reserves). Lots of butterflies will now be on the wing so why not head out on a butterfly safari on a still, sunny day? Look out for orange tips, brimstones, commas, peacocks and small tortoiseshells. A great place for butterfly-ing is Haugh Woods near Mordiford where butterflies sun themselves beside the wide grassy paths and you’ll find a ready-made butterfly trail to follow too. It’s really important to continue to feed your garden birds through the spring as they are working hard building nests, brooding and feeding chicks. Some birds will take food from you feeders to their young, others will tuck in themselves and forage for other food for chicks. You can find out more about what and when to feed your birds at www.vinehousefarm.co.uk . Ledbury Focus
Wildlife Watch Club: Signs of spring at Queenswood Sunday 6th May 12.30pm - 2.30pm Explore the woods for signs that spring is springing into action and look for flowers, leaves and signs of new born animals and much more! Wildlife Watch is Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s monthly club for young naturalists. Ages: 7 to 14 years Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum Cost: £2 per child Walk: Hereford City Forage Walk Thursday 17th May 6pm meet for a 6:15 start Join expert forager and botanist Kerry Woodfield for an exciting circular foraging tour in the heart of Hereford. Ages: All Venue: Meet at the main entrance to Hereford Cathedral, Cost: £2 members, £3 non-members, booking essential Adventure Club Tuesday 29th May
9am - 4pm or 10am - 3pm Wild spring activities including fire lighting, camp fire cooking, woodcraft, seasonal crafts, wildlife spotting and games. Suitable for children aged 7 to 14 years. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum Cost: £21 / £15; booking essential . . . / continued on page 44
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here is an old nest box on the wall of the house. For more years than I can remember it has been the nursery for countless blue tits and occasionally wrens. The appearance of parent birds with beaks full of grubs has often been the first indication of a new family. This year has been different. Back in February a new kid on the block turned up. A feisty female blue tit, crest up and wings spread, laid claim to the nest box, and woe betide any bird who dared to come within twenty feet of her chosen home. Many a battle took place and many aspiring home owners were sent packing. The word spread, this nest box is taken, and other claimants soon knew not to trifle with this Boudicca of blue tits. She never once let down her guard, patrolling her patch and keeping a watchful eye out for any bird daring to steal her nest box. The beast from the East arrived and snow blocked the entrance to the box. Not content to wait until it had thawed, my little Boudicca carefully removed each granule of snow until she could comfortably get inside. March, and serious nest building began. Moss was brought in and taken out if not considered good enough. What looked like dried grass was also used, and again, discarded if it didn’t come up to scratch. There were problems to overcome; some nesting material wouldn’t fit through the hole. This caused quite a dilemma as little Boudicca tugged and tugged until at last she managed to squeeze her bundle through the entrance. The male blue tit has little to do with nest building. Now, in May,
the eggs are hatching and he has to work as hard as his mate bringing food to the new hatchlings. There could be as many as ten or more hungry mouths to fill inside that nest box and watching from the kitchen table I can see a constant back and forth of birds with beaks full of grubs. Little Boudicca chose her nursery well: a safe nesting site and a nearby bird feeder with a ready supply of food if natural supplies fail, which they sometimes do. But wait, what’s that sitting on top of one of the bird feeders? Blue tits beware, the sparrow hawk is hungry too and blue tits are on its menu. Article and photos by Geraldine Holbourn
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remove it or remove its limbs consider growing a climber into it and you have its own natural support.
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If your plant has got away and is taking over the tree, there are a number of things you can do. You can prune it back very hard. This has both advantages and disadvantages: it will stop your climber from flowering for a number of years, but it will also spur it on to grow lots of very strong shoots to grow through the canopy again. These will normally calm down after a couple of years and then flowering will begin again. These upright water shoots will then put on feathered sideways shoots which encourages the stems to lean over and set themselves into the weeping position. So, do not worry if they grow straight up because it does encourage them to weep over. Obviously thinning out helps both plants tremendously - it allows more light to get to both plants.
Most climbers are designed to grow up into the canopy to maximise the light and pollination but this doesn’t help the plant it grows up into. Most climbers will eventually kill the hosts they are These are great for a number of reasons, they provide extra colour using as support. My recommendation is to find a in your garden, for example: if Another thing people do, you have a cherry tree which climber that doesn’t swamp the especially with Ivy, is that they cut flowers in early spring, this can be plant it grows into, otherwise it the climber at the base to followed by the Wisteria flowers, will kill it. If you already have a and can look really good. There dead stump which you don’t know encourage more growth to go back up. Keeping something as thick are some ground rules for To growing what to do with, before you advertise call 01684 833715 or email: info@grapevinepublications.co.uk 52
and as evergreen as Ivy out of the canopy and just up the main stem is a good idea. If you have more than one tree with a climber growing up it you can rotate the growth. For example, Ivy - you can cut the Ivy off one tree in year one, and then off the second tree in year two, so on, and rotate round to ensure that you always have some climbers at maturity and you don’t have such a big job when they reach the canopy. The main thing you have really got to look out for is dead left in the tree. Roses are especially prone to this and it adds extra stress to the trees. The dead acts like a sail in the wind and also as a massive blanket in the snow adding extra weight and pulling down branches, so thinning out on a reasonably regular basis is what I would recommend.
around the tree to help it grow up, but remember to remove these once it is up into the tree because they are easily forgotten about and could possibly dig into the tree. Wisterias like to tangle themselves up into a tree so a single wire that’s hung from the tree and fastened into the ground with a tent peg is all that is needed, just to get it going, but again remember to remove it when the plant becomes strong enough. Choose a plant that flowers at a different time from its host, giving you a prolonged flowering time.
Supporting up into a tree Once you have bought your climber and you know that it won’t swamp the tree, you might need to help guide it to grow up the tree to start with. You can put chicken wire or some very lose strands of wire If you have an upcoming event please let me know. If you have a problem in the garden then please contact me and I will do my best to answer your questions. Are you interested in Foliation looking at any aspects of your garden from hard to soft landscaping, small to big projects? Get in touch with your questions or to discuss your garden project call my office number 01531 821336 or email: jonathan@foliation.co.uk Foliation Ltd 44 Lakeside Newent Glocestershire GL18 1SZ Follow me on Twitter @JonBishop15
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ringing Pots Of Colour To Ledbury Nursing Home A busy 2018 started with a project to decorate plant pots which were then filled with spring plants. At a joint meeting the pots were presented to the residents of Ledbury Nursing Home. To quote Barbara Langlois who organises The Evergreens, "This project has been a lot of fun and we hope that the residents will enjoy having one of these pots in their room. We wish to thank Jeanette McCulloch, community artist, who devised and conducted the project, Eastnor Masonic Lodge who funded it, and Chamberlain's Nursery who gave us a generous discount on the plants.” She also thanked the Nursing Home for putting on a splendid tea as a 'thank you'. The Lodge were represented by David Sparrey who commented on the quality of the workmanship and the Nursing Home Area Manager Anita Kinnear thanked The Evergreens for their kindness. Several former members of the club are now residents of the Nursing Ledbury Focus
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Currently most of the members live alone so the meetings provide social contact, interesting, sometimes challenging, activities, and an opportunity to chat over tea and cake. It gives them something to look forward to, especially during the dark winter days. For those unable to make their own way to the meetings, which are normally held in Harling Court, community transport collects members from their homes and returns them afterwards. Over the last nine years, everything has been arranged by Barbara Langlois but she has decided to step down from this voluntary role. The new leader will need to match Barbara’s commitment but she will ensure a smooth and easy transition. It may appear daunting but the club has a long list of contacts including some regular visitors and the support of local organisations such as CAL the Rotary Club and Eastnor Masonic Lodge. She has also developed a number of benefactors so that currently the club has no financial concerns. If you are interested, please contact Barbara on 01531 636790
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Picture Postcards 2nd March at 10am
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realises with a shock that the cat is actually pouring a kettle of boiling water into a bowl of goldfish!! Smiths May 11th Sale includes a special section of jewellery and silver whilst entries are invited for their June antiques sale which includes Clocks and Watches as well as the usual selection of antiques and collectables. Please telephone 01531 821776 or see the website for details www. smithsnewentauctons.co.uk article by Rita Kearsey ASFAV
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Monthly MonthlySales SalesofofAntiques Antiques&&Collectables Collectables 11th May atat 10am 2nd March 10am
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Fruity Chicken Curry It's hard to beat a nice spicy curry, and this one contains fruit for extra zing and a touch of sweetness. Simple and delicious, this dish takes less than half an hour to make, from start to finish.
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Community Speed Watch Introduction from your Safer Neighbourhood Team Excessive or inappropriate speeding is dangerous and is responsible for many unnecessary injuries and collisions. It is a serious traffic offence which affects the quality of life of many communities throughout West Mercia. Reducing excessive and inappropriate speed is a priority for West Mercia Police and the force use a wide range of education, enforcement and publicity programmes to address the issue. Our Community Speed Watch (CSW) initiative is one of these and similar schemes are operated throughout the UK. These local schemes are established where communities raise speeding as a concern through their local safer neighbourhood team, parish council or at a local PACT (Partners and Communities Together) event. They enable local people to play an active role in improving their community and provide a valuable deterrent to people driving irresponsibly. What is Community Speed Watch? Community Speed Watch (CSW) schemes are
coordinated by the police but managed and run by volunteers in the community. The scheme enables local people to take an active role in road safety and make their community safer. The aim of CSW is NOT to catch as many speeding drivers as possible. It aims to encourage motorists to drive at a safe and appropriate speed, reduce speed in areas of concern, re-educate drivers about the dangers of speeding and address concerns from local residents about cars speeding through their neighbourhood. How does CSW work? At specified safe locations, volunteers monitor the speed of passing vehicles with a hand-held speed detection device. Offending vehicles’ details are recorded on a log sheet, including the names and signatures of the volunteers witnessing the offence, the make / model and registration number of the vehicle and the speed recorded by the hand-held device. Log sheets should be submitted to safer neighbourhood teams within seven days, who will arrange for warning letters to be sent to the registered keepers with advice on safer driving. Schemes will be evaluated to ensure they are having a positive impact on vehicle speed, driver behaviour and community reassurance. Which communities can have scheme? There are a number of criteria which must be met before a scheme will be established: • Speeding must have been identified as a PACT priority. • Active speed enforcement operations must not already be underway in the area by West Mercia Police or the Safer Roads Partnership.
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The Master's House May 2018 Programme
Tuesday 1st May : 4.45pm to 5.45pm Ledbury Readers' Group A friendly readers’ group held in Ledbury Library. Drop in and join us and books will be provided. Free Wednesday 2nd May : 10am to 12 noon Master's House Tour The Friends of the Master's House will be hosting a detailed tour of this beautiful 15th century building that featured on Channel 4's Great British Buildings: Restoration of the Year. Free tickets / donations gratefully accepted Tuesday 8th May : 7pm to 9pm Ledbury Poetry Salon with featured poet Roy McFarlane Roy McFarlane has held the role of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate, Starbucks and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Poet in Residence. Roy was highly commended by the Forward Prize for Papers, published in the Forward Book of Poetry 2017. Other anthologies, to include Out of Bounds and he is the writer and editor of Celebrate Wha? Ten Black British Poets from the Midlands. This is followed by an Open Mic and anyone is welcome to perform to a friendly audience. £5 on the door (includes a drink) Friday 11th May : 11am to 12.30pm A Good Read? Readers' Group Bring along a book you’ve read, share your thoughts and perhaps a short snippet from the book in this friendly and informal readers’ group. Second Friday of each month. Free Tuesday 15th May : 4pm to 6pm Introduction to Emails Learn how to setup an email account, send and receive emails and attachments at Ledbury Library.
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Laptops will be provided or bring your own. Provided by Fastershire. 16+years. Free tickets Tuesday 22nd May : 7pm to 9pm Ledbury Poetry Reading Circle This is a chance to read, chat about and enjoy poems by poets who will feature in the 2018 Ledbury Poetry Festival. A relaxed way to read and enjoy poetry. Free Saturday 26th May to Saturday 9th June Library opening hours A Fruit Farming Year – Nature and Nurture An exhibition of photographs arranged by Ledbury Food Group. Pat Strauss set out with her camera to follow the seasons and cycles of Castle Fruit Farm, where hard work and the gifts of the natural environment are the ingredients for a bountiful crop. Free Saturday 26th May : 10am to 12 noon Ledbury Young Writer's Group Professional writer and poet Sara-Jane Arbury leads a young writer's group to explore creative writing in a fun and imaginative way. Booking is essential, visit www.writingwestmidlands.org to reserve a place. 9 – 14 years. £6 per session BOOK A GROUP TOUR OF THE MASTER’S HOUSE The Friends of the Master’s House welcome requests for private tours for groups of 10 to 20 people on Wednesdays, 10am to 3pm. Tours last 1½ hours. Please visit www.themastershouse ledbury.org to arrange a booking. All the Friends ask for is a donation that goes directly towards funding future heritage events in the building.
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Why females should avoid a girls’ night out after they are married !! The other night I was invited out for a night with the 'girls.' I promised my husband that I would be home by midnight. Well, the hours passed and the margaritas went down way too easily. Around 3am, a bit loaded, I headed for home. Just as I got in the door, the cuckoo clock in the hallway started up and cuckooed three times.
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isitors can enjoy glorious gardens in the Herefordshire village of Putley on Saturday May 12 and there’s every chance they will find the place “pretty in pink.” Gardeners are already busy preparing for the fourth annual Open Gardens in the idyllic village near Ledbury. A sixth garden will be joining in this year, adding to the variety which includes a garden laid out in the 1920s, with its stunning rhododendrons and azaleas; a lovingly-tended cottage garden; a beautifully laid-out quarter-acre plot with themed borders; gardens with a proliferation of roses, wisteria and clematis and some with their deliberate “wild” corners with bluebells and cowslips. Putley is surrounded by orchards, so an additional treat may well be the sight of the cider apple trees covered in a marvellous mass of pink blossom. The event attracts garden enthusiasts from far and wide and benefits from the happy coincidence of being held over the same weekend as the Malvern Spring Festival. “Last year, we were absolutely delighted to discover that many of our visitors were staying in the area for the Spring Festival and, as we are only a 25-minute drive away, they had added our little village’s Open Gardens to their itinerary. It’s a happy coincidence we weren’t prepared for,” said organiser Tim Beaumont. “But we’re hoping it might be repeated!” Visitors to Putley Open Gardens are also encouraged to explore delightfully-situated Putley
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Church. The carefully tended churchyard warrants a visit, with its unusual oak and teak War Memorial, a very fine medieval Preaching Cross, specimen trees, the possibility of emerging wild flowers and entrancing views over the adjacent duck pond. The gardens and church are accessible by wellmarked footpaths through the orchards and pastures, providing a chance for visitors to experience Putley’s beautiful countryside, wild flowers and wildlife as well as the gardens themselves. The event is being held to support the upkeep of the Parish Hall and Church and everything starts (and finishes) at Putley Parish Hall, HR8 2QN, where there is car parking, tickets, teas, tombola and plant sales. Gardens are open from 12 noon until 5.30pm; entrance is £5.00 per person; children under 15 are free. Dogs are not allowed in the gardens. For more information visit: www. putleygardens.org.uk. Like Putley Open Gardens on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ putleyopengardens Follow on Twitter @PutleyGardens
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LEDBURY ART SOCIETY CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS
SUMMER EXHIBITION 4—10 JUNE 2018 Weavers Gallery Church Lane Ledbury
Monday 4th 2pm—4.30pm Tuesday 5th—Saturday 9th 10am-4.30pm Sunday 10th 10am—2pm
ADMISSION FREE
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edbury & District U3A will be launching an exciting, new venture in the Weavers Gallery, Church Street, Ledbury. From 14th to 20th May we are holding an Art & Crafts Exhibition/Sale of Artwork, Needlecraft & Knitted items by members of the Art, Needlework & Knitting Groups of Ledbury U3A. The opening hours will be as follows: Monday 14th May 2.00pm to 4.00pm Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th May 10.00am to 4.00pm Sunday 20th May 10.00am to 1.00pm An example of the art work on display is a painting entitled ‘Bolzano mercato’ by Richard Hyde (shown above) and 'Blackwork Embroidery' by Sally Holliday (pictured right). Entry is free and many of the exhibits will be for sale. Ledbury & District U3A is a vibrant and active organisation which has many group activities on offer. Do come and see a small sample of what we do.
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MUNITY COM CONTACTS EMERGENCY SERVICES POLICE FIRE AMBULANCE Emergency: 999 WEST MERCIA POLICE Ledbury Police Station Worcester Road Tel: 101
MARKET SURGERY Market Street (off Bye St) Monday - Friday 8.30 - 6pm Phone calls taken from 8am Tel: 01531 632423 LEDBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Tel: 01531 632488 NHS DIRECT Tel: 111 ST.MICHAEL’S HOSPICE Bartestree Hereford Tel: 01432 851000
CRIMESTOPPERS Tel: 0800 555 111
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY Bye Street Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm Tel: 01531 632693
GAS Tel: 0800 111 999 WELSH WATER Tel: 0800 281 432 SEVERN TRENT WATER Tel: 0800 783 4444 ELECTRICITY Tel: 0800 328 1111
EDUCATION BUSY BEES PRE-SCHOOL Tel: 01531 248087 LEDBURY CHILDREN’S CENTRE Families with children 0-5 Tel: 01432 383840 PALS Breakfast and After School Club Tel: 01531 632940 LEDBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL Long Acres Tel: 01531 632940 JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Mabels Furlon Tel: 01531 631012
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ST.KATHERINE’S SURGERY Market Street (off Bye St) Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Tel: 01531 633271
HELP & SUPPORT ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Hereford Tel: 01432 371137 CHILD PROTECTION HELPLINE Tel: 0800 800 500 CHILDLINE Tel: 0800 1111 COMMUNITY SAMARITANS Tel: 01432 269000 Tel: 0845 790 9090 DASH (Drugs Services Herefordshire) Tel: 01432 263636 DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP Tel: 01684 560394 HEREFORD & WORCESTER ADVISORY SERVICE ON ALCOHOL Tel: 01905 27417
BOOTS CHEMIST High Street Mon - Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm 01531 632687
HEREFORDSHIRE RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE Tel: 0870 242 2230
MEDICAL LOANS SERVICE Jenn Jones 01531 632745
HEREFORDSHIRE CARERS EMERGENCY CARD SCHEME Emergency Support System For Carers Tel: 01432 356068
HEREFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Tel: 01432 355444 GLOUCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL Great Western Road, Gloucester GL1 3NN Tel: 0300 422 2222 WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1DD Tel: 01905 763333
LEDBURY CHILDREN'S CENTRE email: ledburychildrenscentre@ herefordshire.gov.uk www.herefordshire.gov.uk www.facebook.com/hfdscouncil Tel: 01432 383840 LEDBURY OUTREACH www.herefordshirecab.org.uk Tel: 01432 270536 MARRIAGE CARE (Relationship Counselling) Ledbury & Hereford Payment by donation Tel: 0800 389 3801
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WORSHIP CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY New Street Saturday Mass 5.00pm Sunday Mass 10.30am Tel: 01531 635354 ST MICHAEL’S PARISH CHURCH Church Lane 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion & Young Church 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month 10.30am Parish Communion with Baptism 1st Sunday of the month 6.30pm Evensong 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month Tel: 01531 631531 BAPTIST CHURCH The Homend Sundays 10.30am Worship except the first Sunday in the month. All-age family Messy Church usually first Saturday each month 3.30pm-6pm - replaces Sunday service (info Facebook 'Messy Church Ledbury') Tel: 07960 322528 METHODIST CHURCH The Homend Sundays 10.30am Worship Tel: 01531 634242 LEDBURY QUAKERS Burgage Hall Church Lane 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 11am Meeting for Worship Tel: 01531 634575 PENTCOSTAL FELLOWSHIP Community Centre Lawnside Road Sundays 10am Praise & Worship Tel: 01432 352545 LEDBURY ELIM CHURCH Ledbury Primary School Long Acres Sundays at 10.30am Further info Peter Williamson Tel: 07802 573173
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LOCAL SERVICES AGE CONCERN Tel: 0333 0066 299 THE LEDBURY COMMUNITY Hall Hire Tel: 07976 150049 LEDBURY FOOD BANK Tel: 01531 633643 LEDBURY REGISTRAR Tel: 01531 632306 LEDBURY COMMUNITY ACTION Tel: 01531 635339 RING AND RIDE Tel: 01531 635503 MOBILITY CENTRE Tel: 01531 635339 VOLUNTEER’S CENTRE Tel: 01531 635339
PUBLIC SERVICES LEDBURY LIBRARY Master’s House Monday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday: 9.30am to 6pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday: 9.30am to 12.30pm Sunday: Closed Tel: 01432 383499 POST OFFICE Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 9am - 12.30pm Tel: 01531 632678 ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE Tel: 01531 633311 Last Collection P.O 5.30pm At box in town 5.45pm HOUSEHOLD RECLAMATION SITE Little Marcle Road Wednesday 8.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm Sunday 9.30am - 1.00pm
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Tel: 01684 563611
TRAVEL National Rail Tel: 0845 748 4950
BBC HEREFORD & WORCESTER 94.7/104/104.6 FM Tel: 01905 748485
National Travel Line (Buses) Tel: 0871 200 2233
VETS & ANIMAL CARE LEADON VALE VETERINARY CENTRE Tel: 01531 632276 RSPCA (cruelty, neglect concern 24hrs) Tel: 0300 123 4999 CAT PROTECTION Tel: 0845 3977 074 RSPB Tel: 01767 693690
SUPERMARKETS CO-OPERATIVE New Street Tel: 01531 635905 TESCO Orchard Lane Tel: 01531 629807
TOWN COUNCIL Church Lane Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10am - 2pm admin@ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk www.ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01531 632306 County Councillors: Ledbury North Councillor Liz Harvey epjharvey@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01531 631718 Ledbury South Councillor Emma Holton Emma.Holton@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07901 595764 Ledbury West Councillor Andrew Warmington Andrew.Warmington@herefordshire. gov.uk Tel: 07985 082262 Herefordshire Council Tel: 01432 260000 MP Bill Wiggin (con) Tel: 01568 612565 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Ice Bytes - 38 The Homend
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Auctioneers Smiths of Newent
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Bathrooms & Kitchens B & B Services Culina Balneo Dream Doors John Shaw Martin Weager
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Cleaning Services Bliss Cleaning Services Diamond Cleaning Services Billy Russell Floor Care
Clothing Renaissance 14 Coal Merchant A W Parker
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Computer Maintenance Computacure 27 Computer Doctor 4 J B Computers 10 Conservatories, Doors & Windows Clover Conservatories Shane Howells Ltd M&M Lock Secure Malvern Glass
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Country Retail Store Agrigame UK Ltd
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Dating Old Style Dating
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Dressmakers Natasha Physick
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Building & Construction Clover Conservatories Dave Conway Ledbury Construction Ltd Mick Kitchin Builder NFP Sectional Buildings Steve Chandler Building
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Carpentry & Joinery Colin McCarthy Fine Joinery L H Joinery
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Car Hire Ledbury Private Car Hire
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Driveways & Paving Drive Revive Ledbury Construction Ltd Ledbury Fencing & Paving Total Landscapes
Carpets & Flooring Ledbury Carpets & Interiors
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Education & Courses Eastnor Pottery
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Electricians Acorn Electrical Services 47 B & B Services 84 J Hill Electric 65 MCL Electrical 31 Farm Shop Little Marcle Farm Shop
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Fencing Ledbury Fencing & Paving MAB Contracts
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Florist Confetti Florist
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Funeral Director Ledbury Funeral Services
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Furniture Lock Stock & Barrel
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Garage Doors Active Security UK Ltd
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Garage Services Alfa Tech
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Gardening & Landscaping A J Roberts Ben Andrews Tree Surgery Foliation Ltd Green Waste Club Hawthorn Landscapes J P Mower Services Ledbury Garden Machinery Newent Plant Centre Staunton Garden Centre Total Landscapes Tree Surgeon Ward’s Gardens
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Haberdashery Bodkins 63 Hairdresser Utopia Hair & Beauty
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Heating & Plumbing B & B Services 84 Craig Taylor 56 Dean Boswell 51 Fusion 4 27 Heating Solutions Hot and Cold Plumbing 3 Professional Plumbing Service 54 Healthcare & Beauty Bethesda Physio Clinic 54 Carol Clark Reflexology 63 38 Ledbury Chiropractic Clinic Shaw Healthcare 9 The Builders Yard 40 The Uncommon Touch Massage Therapy 57 38 Three Counties Physiotherapy 8 Utopia Hair & Beauty Home Security Active Security UK Ltd House Removals JJ's House Removals
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Kitchens & Bathrooms B & B Services Culina Balneo Dream Doors John Shaw Martin Weager
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Leisure & Entertainment Briery Hill Llamas Old Style Dating
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Locksmiths M&M Lock Secure Ltd
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Logs, Kindling & Firewood Get Logs 46 Mobility Aids & Services B & B Services Mobility 4 U OT Stores
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MOT Alfa Tech
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Oven Cleaning Oven Clean Professional Oven Cleaners Steven Davies
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Painters & Decorators 3 A Touch of Class Carringtons 20 Greg - Decor 41 Ledbury Plastering 36 Martin Weager 71 Mark Coulter 74 Marcle Decorators 33 Painting & Decorating Services 49 49 Steve Emery The Pink Painter 57 Paving & Driveways Drive Revive Ledbury Construction Ltd Ledbury Fencing & Paving Total Landscapes
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Pet Care Country Cats Cattery Creative Canines Dawn’s Dog Grooming Leadon Vale Vet Centre Orchard View Kennels
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Pet Passion Pet Sitting Walk About Woodside Luxury Cattery Woodlands Country Cat Hotel
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Plastering & Tiling 36 Ledbury Plastering Carringtons 20 Plumbing & Heating B & B Services 84 Craig Taylor 56 Dean Boswell 51 Fusion 4 27 Heating Solutions Hot and Cold Plumbing 3 Professional Plumbing Service 54 Recipe of the Month Fruity Chicken Curry
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Shopping & Gifts Enchant & Allure Homend Shopping Mall
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Solar Installers & Panels GSM 72 Solicitor Kidwells 66 Taxi Service Ledbury Private Car Hire
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Van Hire JJ's House Removals 38 Man and Van 40 Veterinary Practices Leadon Vale Vet Centre
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GOING FOR GOLD AGAIN In 2018
Calling all Young Gardeners!
To celebrate our 25th anniversary we invite you to enter our compe��on
“My Box of Garden Delights” Take an empty box and fill it with colour and interest. Make it real or make believe. There is no limit to the imagina�on when it comes to gardening. Age groups: 5-8 years; 9-11 years; 12-16 years. Prizes for winners and runners up. Boxes to be judged on Sunday 8th July, viewed by the RHS judges on Monday 9th July and on view therea�er, weather permi�ng! Boxes must be square or rectangular, no smaller than an average seed tray or and no bigger than a standard fruit or vegetable tray. The boxes should be weatherproof and easy to transport.
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