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Hello and welcome to the August edition of

TThe Villager Summer is here! The sun is shining, temperatures are soaring, the skies are blue and there's hardly a cloud to be seen. So get outside, kick off your shoes and have some fun! To help you make the most of the great weather, we have lots of outdoor entertainment for you in the events section on page 34. If you'd like to win tickets to see the cheetah cubs and the baby elephant at West Midlands Safari Park, have a look at page 40 to find out how to enter the competition. And of course, don't miss the Pershore Plum Festival have a look at the centre pages for details of some of the treats in store for you this year. We are again expanding our distribution to cover more of Evesham, so if you'd like to be "paid for taking a walk", give me a call for details. Enjoy the summer, have fun, and don't forget to use your sunscreen.

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Dream Doors

Grooming at Fern's

Thank you to "The Villager"

Blooming Delicious

The Battle of Evesham

Make a Will month

West Malvern Arts Festival

The Butterfly Garden

Pershore Plum Festival

The Cheeseboard

ALM Fitness

Garden Room atDormy House

Mark Ellis Interiors

Cats Protection

What's happening in August

Cubs for Fast Cats

Coffee Break

The Northern Belle

Your Community Directory

Pershore Poetry Competition

Index

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Thank You To “The Villager” Regular readers of The Villager will remember that in May this year, we ran an article about a book entitled "No News from Guernsey". The book was written by Peter Jesson, about his cousin's life as a prisoner of war. As a follow on to this, we recently received a letter from Peter, with a wonderful "happy ending" to the story. Peter has very kindly agreed to let us print his letter:

Since the launch of my book “No News from Guernsey” I have received a number of pieces of information about my cousin Desmond Mulholland and some about the operation he was part of in July 1940. However the most amazing thing happened recently .... I received a phone call from a lady called Helen Salter from Little Comberton who had picked up a copy of “The Villager” in her work place. She came across the article about the book and could not believe her eyes because Desmond Mulholland was godfather to her sister, Jane Hall of Alcester. This came about because Jane and Helen's father, Harold Salisbury, was a police officer in London before WW2 and he was living at the YMCA hostel in central London where both my father and Desmond were living whilst studying for their chosen professions. Harold and Desmond struck up a friendship that was to last until Desmond's death in September 1945. After Desmond was captured by the Germans on occupied Guernsey and sent to many POW camps, the two of them communicated 12

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The Battle of Evesham

article & photography by Brian Joyce

o commemorate the 750th anniversary of Simon de Montfort’s last battle there will be a re-enactment during the weekend of 8th & 9th August 2015.

elected representatives and thus formed the first parliament as we know it today, with regular attendance by the commoners.

This battle was where Simon, the 6th Earl of Leicester lost the fight against the Royal forces which were lead by Prince Edward - the future King Edward I - and which took place on Greenhill on 4th August 1265. Aged 57, de Montfort and his son Henry were killed on the outskirts of the town in what is described as the ‘The murder of Evesham, for Battle there was none’.

Outnumbered by royal forces, de Montfort was cut down along with most of his 6000 strong army. The Battle of Evesham and de Montfort's life and achievements will be commemorated over the coming year culminating with a major re-enactment of his last battle beside the River Avon. Leading up to this will be a host of activities and events involving residents, schools and colleges, the Vale of Evesham Historical Society and the Simon de Montfort Society.

Simon de Montfort is generally recognised as the founder of the modern democratic or peoples parliament. He summoned representatives from the Boroughs to be their

The Event Programme was officially launched in the Evesham Parish Church - courtesy of Rev Andrew Spurr - by Councillor Lynn Duffy, the current Chairman of Wychavon County

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Council, supported by local councillors and Shawn Riley of the Wychavon Council and Market Towns Partnership.

heritage activities and tours on tap as well as armour and battle displays to watch, including a ‘to scale’ replica of the battle itself.

Clive Bostle gave a brief overview on behalf of the Simon de Montfort Society – a short taster of more that is to follow.

This is likely to be a massive local event and will attract people from all over the country and from abroad, and will be well worth a visit. I know I shall be there and I am very excited to find out more – will you be there too?

Antonia Coles, the launch organiser, described the framework of the events involved in this Medieval Festival over the coming year, including the various levels of engagement with local schools and colleges that are being planned. She then went on to describe a whole host of opportunities for local people and businesses to take part, promote, support and to exhibit or sponsor the various activities. These will include the usual blend of food and drink facilities (ale and cider tent as well as nonalcoholic), entertainment ranging from medieval music and markets (then and now) to dance, archery and falconry and much, much more. Competitions and craft fayres will feature, tours and treasure trails will be available,

If you want to get involved, help or support this major local event then visit The Battle of Evesham website www.battleofevesham.co.uk (coming very soon) or email Antonia at antonia@battleofevesham.co.uk. Put Evesham on the heritage and historical map once again and help celebrate in August 2015. photos clockwise from top left: Counillor Lynn Duffy, members of the Vale of Evesham History Society, Antonia Coles, Simon de Montfort, Carol & Gwilym Davies, Rev. Andrew Spurr, Evesham Town Councillors, Clive Bostle

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Festival Launch Saturday 2nd August

10am at Plum Alley (Chapman Court) A day of plummy celebrations, entertainment and activities as the 2014 Pershore Plum Festival is officially launched. The Abbey Bells will ring a 3-hour peal to welcome everyone to celebrate the month-long plum festivities.

Plum Coach Tours

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10am at Chapman Court Come and visit the re-branded Plum Alley where you can experience the famous plum products, wonderful local entertainment, and of course, taste the famous Pershore plums.

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Friday 22nd August Quiz Night at The Ange

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August Pershore Jazz Festival

Bank Holiday Week Saturday 23rd August Plum Alley

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Monday 18th August Glorious Plums Cookery Demonstration

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Dormy Chef wins top restaurant award The Garden Room is Hotel Restaurant of the Year

on Ingram’s Garden Room at Dormy House Hotel near Broadway has been named Hotel Restaurant of the Year. The Garden Room at Dormy House beat Buckland Manor and Lords of the Manor Hotel in Upper Slaughter in the 2014 Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards. But Head Chef Ingram promises we “ain’t seen nothing yet.” BBC TV Countryfile presenter Adam Henson presented the award to Jon Ingram and Restaurant Manager Sam Noar before an audience of 500 at Cheltenham Racecourse this week [Monday 7 July.] Adam said that judges had praised the presentation of each course and were also impressed with the “friendly and accommodating” staff. Jon Ingram joined Dormy House in April, in a career that spans the 7-star Burj Al Arab in Dubai and top London hotels The Grove, the Sky Lounge at the Mint Hotel and the Blue Boar Smokehouse at the Intercontinental Westminster. “This is a wonderful award to win in the Cotswolds – one of the UK’s finest tourist locations,” said Jon, “But you ain’t seen nothing yet! “We were shortlisted alongside a Relais & Chateau hotel and a Michelin-starred hotel restaurant and 32

yet the judges chose us. This proves that we are doing what we always set out to do – and that is, quite simply, to be the best restaurant for miles. “I have great plans for the future of food at Dormy. I’ve just taken delivery of an amazing Bertha charcoal oven that will enable us to cook steaks to perfection. I am also developing a whole new range of dishes for our restaurant and bar menus. For instance, you have to try my Rioja risotto with braised octopus and sea bass. I want to knock everyone’s socks off with our food.” The 12th annual Cotswold Life Food & Drink awards, designed to celebrate the best in Cotswold produce and restaurants, attracted more than 2,000 nominations from contented customers. Dormy House is part of the 400-acre Farncombe Estate which overlooks the Vale of Evesham – home to some of the finest fruit and vegetables, meat and milk in the country. There are two main eateries: the informal Potting Shed bar and the light and airy Garden Room, serving an imaginative three-course evening menu for just £40. The signature pudding, a seasonal crumble soufflé, has been a favourite ever since the refurbished hotel launched in August 2013. The Garden Room is open Tuesday to Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes. Bookings can be made at www.dormyhouse.co.uk or on 01386 852711.

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Strawberry Shortcake This take on the American classic makes an impressive dessert and is easy to make. Serves 8 Ingredients 250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 75g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3 tbsp caster sugar 1 egg, beaten 4 tbsp semi-skimmed milk ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp icing sugar 340g strawberries 90ml whipping cream 85g Greek-style yoghurt Method ●

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Appeal for Homes for Local Cats

t is a busy time at Evesham Cats Protection as this is the time when many litters of kittens are being born. We are inundated throughout the year with many female cats and kittens all needing permanent homes. Fortunately we are able to find homes for the kittens, but sadly this time of year the more senior cats get overlooked as they don't appear as cute and cuddly as the kittens. However don't be put off by the age of these cats; they still have a lot of fun and enthusiasm for life.

Lily Lily is a lovely long haired cat who keeps herself in tip-top condition. She is hoping that someone will fall for her good looks and give her a new home with a sofa to curl up on.

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Boodie has had a difficult life and is Dave is a very handsome cat. not enjoying being in a cat pen. He has taken some time to adjust to life in a pen, after being a stray He left his original home when a dog for a number of weeks, but now his move in and lived outside, being cared wariness of people has vanished for by a neighbour. and his affectionate, loving nature Please, can you make him happy and shines through. give him a loving home? Could you offer him a new home?

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We ask for an adoption fee for the cats and kittens we rehome, which goes towards the cost of their vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchip and care. The time caring for the cats at Evesham Cats Protection is given freely, as the rescue centre is run completely by volunteers. Occasionally we need extra volunteers to help at the rescue centre during the busy times and with fundraising events. If you are interested in volunteering, can make a regular commitment, work as a member of a team, have an enthusiastic manner and are dedicated to helping cats, please contact our co-ordinator, Angela, on 01386 833343 for an application form. There are always cats in our care and the cats featured here may already have found new homes, so please visit us at: 89 Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford, WR11 7RT or visit our website:

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Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August Trees & Woodland Glades in Watercolour The ability to draw and paint trees is essential to any aspiring landscape artist and this course is focused on learning a sound technique with which to accomplish this. For improvers or keen beginners. Materials list provided. Tel: 0333 456 8580. Farncombe Estate, Broadway, WR12 7LJ. www.farncombecourses.co.uk Saturday 2nd August Peter Pan & The Lost Boys Grab your skateboard and prepare yourself for a fast and frenzied journey back to your childhood. Team up with the Lost Boys and let your imagination run wild in a skate park full of fun and adventure. 6pm. Brockhampton Estate, Worcestershire WR6 5TB. Tel: 0844 249 1895. www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk/ Sat 2nd, Fri 8th, Sat 16th, 23rd, 30th August Callow End Club Music Events 2nd: The 5:15 Band 8th: Monthly Quiz Night 9th: The fantastic Chris Capaldi Trio, formerly "The Fortunes", will perform for one night only. . 16th: Nice N Sleazy 23rd: The Stretch Bentleys 30th: Kickback Every Saturday night from 8pm. Free entry, cheap beer & late bar. Callow End Club, Upton Road, Callow End, WR2 4TL Sunday 3rd August Bandstand Music in the Park Bandstand Music in the Park: The Jents. 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Free. Sanders Park, Bromsgrove, B61 7JP. Tel: 01527 534030. www.bromsgrove.gov. uk/cms/pdf/New%20BandlistPoster_A4WEB.pdf Mon 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August Quiz Night at The Old Oak Pub Every Monday at 8.30pm. Free entry. First prize £30 cash. The Old Oak Pub, 40 Stonebow Road, Drakes Broughton, Pershore WR10 2AP. Tel: 01905 841897.

Monday 4th August Be-dazzled by Beads Taking inspiration from our beautiful vintage costume exhibition, join our bead expert to make your own gorgeous jewels and accessories. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Suitable for 7-12 year olds. 11am to 1pm. Tel: 01905 25371. £4.50 per child. City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT. www. museumsworcestershire.org.uk Thursday 7th August Pond Dipping - Family event Come along and discover the creatures that live in the murky depths of this beautiful stream on a District Council wetland Nature Reserve. 10am to 11.30am. £3. Book in advance Tel: 01562 732984. Spennells Valley Nature Reserve, Worcestershire. www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/summer Thursday 7th, 14th & 21st August Plum Coach Tours Plum Guides will accompany every tour and you can be sure they will produce the 'Plum goods' for your entertainment throughout the day. Picking up at various points throughout the country. Booking is essential. Tel: 01386 792206. Prices vary. High Street, Pershore, WR10 1DS. www. dudleys-coaches.co.uk Saturday 9th August Across the Years at Tudor House Meet the good folk who have worked at Tudor House over 500 years. The Landlord of the Tavern, WW2 Warden, Weavers, and more. Make up your own stories. Try on clothes from different periods. 10.30am - 4pm. Tudor House, Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2NA. Tel: Judy 01386 553536 / 01905 612309. Admission FREE donations welcome. www.tudorhouse.org.uk Saturday 9th August Puttin’ on the Blitz: 1940’s Wartime Fashion show A Celebration of Style 1920-1945, featuring original WWII era garments from fashion on a ration to a touch of glamour, it takes a look at what they wore to win the war. Two shows at 1pm and 3pm. Tel: 01905 25371. Free entry. City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT. www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk

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Tuesday 12th to Sunday 17th August The Circus is in Town at Webbs, Wychbold Popular John Lawson's circus is back at Webbs, Wychbold. An entirely human cast performing aerial acrobatics, juggling feats, balancing acts and some crazy clown capers. Shows daily 11am, 2pm and 4pm. Tickets £5 per person. Booking in advance is advisable. Book online. No telephone bookings. Tel: 01527 860000. Webbs, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0DG. www.webbs.co.uk Saturday 16th August Ragley Hall Battle Proms Concert The UK’s premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks returns to Ragley for a spectacular show. From 4.30pm. Tel: 01432 355416. Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ. www.ragleyhall.com Saturday 16th August Evesham Dogs Trust Craft Show Evesham Dogs Trust are hosting a Craft Show at The Lifford Memorial Hall, Broadway. Crafts people are invited to attend. Tables £10. 10am 4pm (set up from 8am). Contact sarah.fortey@ dogstrust.org.uk for details. Entry to Craft Fair for public £1, children free. The Lifford Memorial Hall, Lower Green, Broadway, WR12 7DE. Tel: 01386 830613. www.dogstrust.org.uk Tuesday 19th August Pirate Challenger@Lower Smite Farm Work with your crew to solve fishy clues and discover the hidden treasure. Fancy dress advisable! Booking essential £3.50 per child, not suitable for under 5’s. 2pm – 4pm. Tel: 01905 754919. Wildlife Farming & Education Centre, Lower Smite Farm, Worcester, WR3 8SZ Thursday 21st August Austins in the Park The Worcestershire region of the Austin Ten Driver Club will be displaying a range of vintage pre-war (1931 - 39) Longbridge built cars together with other classic cars from the '30s through to the '70s. From 1pm to 5pm. Tel: 01527 534030. Sanders Park, Bromsgrove, B61 7JP. www. bromsgrove.gov.uk/cms/PDF/SummerFunBrom_ WEB.pdf

Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th August Evesham Angling Festival Over recent years Evesham Festival has developed in to a true family day out with a full festival village featuring great bargains on fishing gear, clothing and footwear. Children can enjoy the fun fair and angling coaching, whilst the ladies can enjoy the craft village and country produce stalls. Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BG. www. eveshamfestival.com Monday 25th August Plum Fayre Day Enjoy a 'plum' day out at Pershore's triple award winning event when it celebrates the fruit for which it is internationally known. New for 2014 lots more children's activities and improved park and ride services. Free entry. Tel: 01386 565373. High Street, Pershore, WR10 1DS. www. pershoreplumfestival.org.uk Monday 25th August Dumbleton Village Club Companion & Fun Dog Show Pedigree classes, crossbreed and mongrel classes, novelty classes - e.g. prettiest bitch, handsomest dog, waggiest tail etc., and a ring especially for Greyhounds and 3 obedience classes. Obedience class entries taken from 9:30am with all other classes taken from 10:30am. Judging for obedience starts at 10:30am and judging for all other rings starts at 11:30am. For more information please go to the Village Club's website. Dumblelton Village Club, Golden Hay, Main Street, Dumbleton, Worcs. WR11 7TH. Tel: 01386 881462. www.dumbletonclub.co.uk. Sunday 31st August Betfred Family Fun Day Children’s favourites Mike the Knight and his wizard-in-training sister Evie, will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day! This great value family day out is an unmissable event. There will be an afternoon of exhilarating National Hunt racing to entertain the adults and free entertainment provided for the children. More details tel:01905 25364. Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ

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Cubs for Fast Cats

he baby boom at West Midland Safari Park continues as staff celebrate the birth of their first ever cheetah cubs in its 41-year history. The incredibly cute trio - 2 males and 1 female - were born on 23rd March 2014 to first time mum, Epezi. At 16 weeks old the cubs have now completed their worming and vaccination programme and face the public for the very first time this week. The cubs - nicknamed Cody, Cairo and Chloe by the staff - are already exploring the caves and rocks that form part of the Park's Cheetah Plains - the UK's largest drive-by Cheetah Reserve. Lawrence Bates, Head of Carnivores, said, "These cubs really are double trouble plus one - for mum! Whilst they are still only babies they have already developed stalking skills and like to chase anything that moves - especially mum! Joking apart, in the wild Cheetah are masters of the chase, they dash out from under cover and usually bring down their prey on the first attempt. Mealtime for the cheetah at the Park is

not usually so dramatic, although they do have a starve day once a week to replicate conditions experienced in the wild". West Midland Safari Park first introduced cheetah to their collection in Spring 2008, with two, two and a half year old cheetah brothers, Munya and Bulika. Still living at the Park, the brothers have been together since they were born. Further cheetah arrived in August 2008 from a captive breeding facility in South Africa, which included the father of the new cubs, 'Cheetor'. The Park now has 10 cheetahs, the collective name of which is known as a coalition. The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal, reaching up to 70 mph over short distances and accelerating from 0-45mph in just 3 seconds. These distinctive, spotted big cats with the black 'tear mark' running from the inner corner of each eye down to the mouth, are one of Africa's most endangered cats. The name 'cheetah' is derived from the Hindu word meaning 'spotted one'.

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t’s not every day that visitors get the chance to see a baby elephant at West Midland Safari Park – in fact it has taken them 41 years for their wish to come true. The first ever baby elephant to be born at the Park arrived on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May 2014, to 22-year old mum African elephant, ‘Five’. West Midland Safari Park has two female elephants and therefore the new youngster will have 21-year old Latabe to watch over him, too. The African elephant trio lives in the Park’s Elephant Valley. The reserve covers 5 acres and comes complete with housing, nursery, pasture, pool and naturally a sandpit, which will no doubt provide endless adventures for the new youngster, during the summer.

Apart from seeing the gorgeous new baby elephant, which has just been named ‘Sutton’, there are more than 1700 magical animal encounters at this awardwinning attraction, which is open every day up to 7th November 2014. The Park combines a 4-mile self-drive safari, with Discovery Trail, African Village, live shows and an adventure theme park. There’s even a Tiny Tots Theme Park – an area that has been created especially for young adventurers. (Rides charged extra). Lots of information can be found on the Park’s website:

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Win Family Tickets To See The Gorgeous New Baby Elephant At West Midland Safari Park Want to visit for FREE? Then why not enter our competition - we have FIVE FAMILY TICKETS TO GIVEWAY! Each ticket is for a family of up to four people and valid for one occasion up to 7th November 2014 (theme park rides not included). For your chance of winning one of the family tickets, simply answer the question below: When was the baby elephant at West Midland Safari Park born? a) 7th November b) 25th May c) 5th May Send your entries on a postcard to Grapevine Publications - address details on page 4. Winners will be announced in the September issue of The Villager.

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Trivia (answers on page 50)

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How many letters of the alphabet are also Roman numberals?

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