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The Village Shop Bishampton

Bishampton War Memorial

Farne Island

The Way To Go

Severn Valley Railway

The Masons Arms

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Christmas at The Bell

Contributors

Smart Trees Christmas Adventure

The Reindeer Cafe & Gift Shop

ALM Fitness

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What's happening in November

Golden Hands Clinic

Your Community Directory

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November 2013

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espite very gloomy weather, members of the History Society, The Parish Council, the Pershore Branch of the British Legion, and relatives and friends of those whose names feature on the newly restored war memorial, gathered together on Sunday 13th October to hear the Bishop of Worcester, Dr. John Inge, perform the service of rededication. The event took place after many months of careful planning and was a good example of the community coming together for a common purpose. The service took the form of two aspects – the first one at St James’ Church, where the Bishop gave his address in his reminding the congregation that men of that generation were taught that the purpose of their lives was to provide service to others. He suggested that in this materialistic society we had a lot to learn from them, as only through service could we feel our lives were truly fulfilled. The second took place at the Memorial itself where the ceremony was to re-dedicate a memorial erected to honour the dead of the ‘Great War’. The sombre nature of the weather was perhaps a poignant reminder to everyone there to remember the awful, wet mud-filled trenches and battlefield conditions in which so many lost their lives. The traditional service at the Memorial which followed the original in 1931, was particularly moving and the Society would like to thank the Pershore British Legion for attending with their standard and such an accomplished bugler for her performance of The Last Post and Reveille. Thanks also to all those at the church and memorial who, spoke, read, sang, greeted and ushered, and to all those, including descendants of those listed, who braved the elements to make it such a memorable day. I must give particular credit

to the Parish Council who were so supportive and joined with us in this hugely worthwhile mission. It is a tribute not only to the men who gave their lives but also to the late Peter Averis for whom the memorial was so dear, and whose book Bishampton Remembered enabled the villagers who bought it to contribute to the renovation. In his address at the first dedication in 1931, General Sir Francis Davis asked the villagers paying tribute to pass on to their children the message of what the memorial stood for ‘so that, if a stranger came to the village a hundred years hence and asked what the memorial was, his question would be answered.’ I hope villagers will feel that we have accomplished that directive. You may be starting to think of Christmas shopping so don't forget the Bishampton 2014 calendar showing some pretty properties in the village. There's also the Heritage Trail Map with some fascinating facts about the older properties in the village, and based on Carolyn Morris’s illustrated map as can be seen in the Bishampton telephone box. Priced at £5 and £1 respectively, both are available from The Village Shop or from Mike Rickard at Mike.Rickard@sky.com, and would make ideal stocking fillers! For further information: Mike.Rickard@sky.com or Lesley Miller at lesleymiller3451@gmail.com www.bishampton.org.uk

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Severn Valley Railway 1940's Weekends article & photography by Brian Joyce

ot and steamy; that was the engine compartment of the Severn Valley train that took me north on the Severn Valley Railway during their 1940's event. The line runs north from Kidderminster to Bridgenorth along the banks of the River Severn – a picturesque trip, especially on such a beautiful summer's day. During consecutive weekends at the end of June to beginning of July, things 1940's could be found on the trains, in and around the station areas and on the platforms, including re-creations of homes, shops and even an air raid shelter complete with warden. Attractions included a 1940's wedding at Arley Station, the bride wearing a genuine 1940's dress and the groom looking dapper in his RAF uniform. Apart from the views from the train and the nostalgic, if somewhat pungent aroma of smoke from the engine, there were many period costumes to be seen with many of the visitors getting into 1940's mode. Highley proved to be the place for the action as ‘guys’ from the 101st Airborne impressively took back the station from ‘The Germans’, in a battle reenactment.

Deafeningly realistic with their period weapons and ‘live’ ammunition, participants of this wartime action showed great enthusiasm for their roles and the battle;

one casualty lay unmoving in the hot, early afternoon sun for so long we all thought he really had died! If steam engines are your passion then visit the Engine House at Highley - well worth the visit. Time it right and you could watch a short exerpt from ‘Brief Encounter’ or perhaps try your hand at 'mail on-the-fly' sorting in the Royal Mail carriage. Loved the 1940's hair fashion, the bright red lipstick - one RAF Officer sported a smacker on his cheek all day long - pencil skirts and those hats ... ! Everywhere you looked - and I had to for this article - the stockings had seams - no apologies for noticing this, readers. We loved it, especially the soporific sound of smoke from the engine as the carriages went ‘clickety clack’ over the points - a real treat - although you’d have to be as old as me to remember when steam trains used the mainlines, and to be so nostalgic. In those days folks, believe it or not, all trains ran on time … one re-enactment detail that doesn’t fit with real life today! A great day out; some excellent entertainment and plenty of nostalgia. Well done Severn Valley Railway, and thank you.

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Surprise Visitor Proves Life can begin at Sixty! It isn’t every day that a restaurant critic turns up and congratulates you on serving up “one of the best meals I’ve had in Worcestershire for a long time”. It certainly took Chris and Jean Filus by surprise. Although they knew their food was something special, this, and the reviews that The Masons Arms has received on Trip Advisor, confirmed that all their hard work over the past six months has been worthwhile. But then Chris and Jean aren’t your typical publicans: running a pub and restaurant in the tiny village of Wadborough near Pershore has become more of a passion and lifestyle choice than a business venture. At an age when other couples would have been thinking of retiring Jean and Chris have become hands-on publicans, pulling pints (the Doombar is brilliant!), creating home-cooked meals and having the time of their lives meeting and greeting regulars and newcomers alike as old friends.

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very Picture tells a Story. No, I have not become a music critic. This is the name of the Bromeliad and Tropical Plant company owned by award winning specialist Don Billington, who puts on the most amazing exhibits of these exuberant tropical plants at RHS shows. Within hours of arriving at the floral marquee, Don recreates a replica, miniature rain forest, complete with dark mysterious pools, petrified timbers dripping with 'Spanish moss’ Tillandsia usneoides and a myriad of striking epiphytes, each one a work of art in its own right. Needless to say, he is always awarded a gold medal! The bromeliads (Bromeliaeceae) are a fascinating family. All 3,170 species are native to the tropical/sub-tropical Americas, except for one species Pitcairnia feliciana, found on the west African coast (rumoured to have been exported on a birds foot!). Size ranges from the tiny epiphytic ‘Spanish moss’ to the terrestrial forms such as the edible pineapple (Ananas comosus) and up to the largest species Puya raimondii reaching a statuesque 10m tall, when in full flower!

Terrestrial forms have roots more or less as we know them, anchoring the plant in the soil; whereas the epiphytes usually attach themselves to rocks and tree branches via wire-like roots, harvesting all the nutrients and moisture they require from the humid forest air. In Bolivia, the latter can be seen as silver clouds festooning the telephone lines. The foliage of this plant group is striking in every case. Usually in rosettes, they can be spear-like needles or broad and fleshy, sharp or soft, smooth or curly whirly and in the most exotic range of patterns and colours of any plant on the planet. Leaves can be any shade of green, silvery, rose pink, maroon/burgundy, golden; with or without cream, white, yellow or red variegation, banded, striped or spotty. However, the flowers are not to be outdone by the jazzy foliage. Large flattened ‘spear-shaped’ bracts of full-on hot pink with violet-purple flowers along its edge (Tillandsia ‘Goliath’) or Guzmania ‘Libby’ with tequila sunrise goblets, the bracts begin with scarlet rising through orange

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to sunshine yellow, whilst other flowers resemble mini exploding fireworks of gold and scarlet (Guzmania dissitiflora). So how do you grow these wonderful plants in your not so tropical home? Don suggests you start with a couple of easy species such as Tillandsia mora and Guzmania ‘Teresa’. Display three or five plants, in a simple setting, by securing them to a piece of drift wood with plastic electrical cable ties. The base of the plant needs to be in contact with the wood, where it will form ‘rooty attachments’. Don advises against using glue as this inhibits ‘rooting’ and florist wire corrodes over time and becomes toxic to your air-plants. Finish your setting off by artfully concealing the join between plant and wood with a little sphagnum moss held in place with the aid of fishing line. The moss is aesthetically pleasing and also holds moisture around the plants. Alternatively you could secure a Neoregelia paucifolia on to a piece of wall mounted cork and drape the join with some Spanish moss. Position your new living works of art somewhere dappled, out of strong sunlight and frost free, such as a bathroom or frost-free conserva tory. Keep a little brass mister close by and spray once a week and that’s all they need. Definitely my kind of houseplant! You can even place them under a tree, in the garden, over summer. Furthermore, these little driftwood-airplant settings make great table decorations for Christmas dinner or a summer barbecue, instead of the usual flowers. Finally, I asked Don about his company name ‘Every Picture tells a Story’. He is a huge Rod

Stewart fan and this album was enormously successful for the singer. Don hoped a little of that success would rub off on him, when he started his bromeliad business and he was right. Long may it continue! To purchase air-plants and bromeliads, visit www.every-picture.com. Don holds the national collection of Aechmea, Billbergia and Neoregelia and a permanent display of his plants can be seen at Lydiate Barn Nurseries, Southport Road L31 4EE

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Perfect Glazed Ham Posh Ham & Cheese Omelette

A ham is a delicious addition to anyone's Christmas menu, and glazing it so its bursting with flavour sounds more complicated than it is. For best results, soak the ham overnight in preparation.

A quick and easy recipe that's ideal to give a different twist to breakfast or enjoy as a special brunch.

Serves 10

Serves 4

Ingredients

3kg unsmoked gammon joint, soaked overnight 5 tbsp English mustard 5 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp soft brown sugar handful of dried cloves

Method

• Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas Mark 3. • Remove the ham from its soaking bowl and pat gently to dry with kitchen roll or a clean tea-towel. • Place the ham in a roasting tin, and, using a sharp knife, score the top in a criss-cross pattern. Press the cloves stem-first into the skin at evenly-spaced intervals. • Mix together the mustard, maple syrup and sugar in a bowl. Brush the glaze over the ham until completely coated. • Transfer to the oven and roast uncovered until cooked through - approximately 2 hours. For the best results, leave to stand for 15-20 minutes before carving.

8 eggs 4 slices good quality ham 4 handfuls of grated cheddar pinch of thyme salt & pepper 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil

Method • Beat eggs and season with salt and pepper and heat olive oil on medium in non stick frying pan. • Add beaten eggs, covering base of pan. • Sprinkle with cheese and top with the ham slices. • Slide omelette out of pan onto a large chopping board. • Add thyme, roll up omelette with ham and cheese inside and cut diagonally into quarters. • Serve with salad garnish and cherry tomatoes.

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Trivia (answers on page 45)

Sudoku

Fill in the blank squares so that each line, each row and each mini square contains the numbers 1 - 9 without duplicating the same number in any row, line or square

Which British medal bears the inscription "For Valour"? 2. What unit is normally used to measure the diameter of wool? 3. What piece of equipment do fishermen use to keep their lines from twisting? 4. Which fairy tale features the immortal line: "All the better to eat you with"? 5. What bird common in South Africa is related to the emu, the cassowary and the kiwi? 6. What cheese is traditionally used in pizza? 7. How many bends are there in a standard paper clip? 8. What piece of equipment has a carriage, platen and space bar? 9. On which continent was the ancient city of Carthage? 10. In what colour plane did Manfred von Richthofen make history?

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G r a n d m a Singletons is the strongest Traditional Lancashire available and is aged for a minimum of ten months. It is semi-soft in consistency and slightly crumbly, with a rich yellow colour and strong, tangy flavour. A favourite for lovers of strong cheese, made from pasteurised cows milk with vegetarian rennet. This cheese will brighten up any cheeseboard with its lovely red wax coat.

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Coffee Coffee or Tea & Chocolate

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Friday 1st November Johnny Cash Roadshow Prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash. The show takes the audience from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. 8pm. Phone: 01905 611427. The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED. www.worcesterlive.co.uk/events Saturday 2nd November Central Longhair & Semi Longhair Cat Show Cat Show where longhair and semi longhair pedigree cats will be exhibited, together with pedigree and non pedigree household pets. Entry 10.30am - 4pm. Admission £2 adults £1 children/senior citizens. Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £5. Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Bilford Road, Worcester, WR3 8DX. www.centrallhandslhcatclub.co.uk/ Saturday 2nd November Malvern Fireworks Don't miss one of the county's best firework displays! Pyro musical spectacular; plenty of indoor shelter and viewpoints; refreshments; fun fair, and more. Under 5’s Free. Free parking. Phone: 01684 584924. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. Saturday 2nd November Bonfire & Music Spectacular - Sander’s Park Join us for family fun at the Bonfire & Music Spectacular. Fun Fair and Live Music from 5pm. Lighting of Bonfire and Firework Spectacular 7pm. No onsite parking. £5 adult, £3 children (16 and under) Under two’s Free. Family Ticket £14 (2 adults, 2 children) Tickets from Customer Service Centre and Primrose Hospice. Tel: 01527 534030. Sanders Park, Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7JP.

Saturday 2nd November Round Table Bonfire Event & Fun Fair Worcester Round Table is proud to host the annual Bonfire & Fireworks at the Pitchcroft Racecourse. All the money raised at the fireworks goes to help local good causes in Worcester. Join us in helping the local community, meet new friends and have a great time in the process. Phone: 01905 25364. Pitchcroft Racecoure, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk Sat 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th November Callow End Club Music Events 2nd: Nighshift 14th: Big Dirty Dinosaur 16th: The John Steeds 23rd: Cracker 'n The Woodpeckers 30th: The Mood Elevators Free entry, cheap beer & late bar. Callow End Club, Upton Road, Callow End, WR2 4TL Monday 4th, 11th 18th & 25th November 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 840239 Tuesday 5th November Sausage and Sparklers Bring the family for sausage and sparklers and an intimate fireworks display. Toffee apples, soup and other refreshments. Price to be confirmed, includes sausage in a bun and a sparkler. 6pm to 8pm. Pre-booking appreciated. Tel: 01386 860 330. Holland House, Main Street, Cropthorne, nr Pershore, WR10 3NB. www.hollandhouse.org Thursday 7th November Secret Army: The British Resistance Movement 1938 – 1945. A talk by Malcolm Atkin The story of the remarkable plans to create a secret underground army and intelligence network in the event of a German invasion. MI6 began planning the organisation as early

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as 1938 and some aspects became tantalisingly mysterious. What really happened? 2.00pm. Coffee Shop open 1pm. Tickets £5 available from Tudor House and Worcester Tourist Information at the Guildhall. Tel;: Judy 01386 553536/01905 612309. Tudor House, Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2NA. www. tudorhouseworcester.org.uk Wednesday 13th November Lecture Dinner - The Story of RAF Defford Archaeologist and historian Dennis Williams leads a talk on the development and history of the RAF base at Defford. Includes dinner in our 1940's style Canteen in the wartime buildings. Booking Essential. Tel: 01905 370005. 15:30 to 18:00. £22. National Trust Estate Office, Builders Yard, Severn Stoke, WR8 9JS. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/croome Saturday 16th November One Day Sci-Fi Event: Who’s coming to Avoncroft? With a history spanning seven centuries, there's no better place than Avoncroft for a spot of time travelling. We've got sci-fi monsters, scary costumes, an original blue police box and lots of surprises. Come and join us, you never know what - or who - you might find! 10.30am - 4pm. Adults £7.70, Children £4. Tel: 01527831363. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR. www.avoncroft.org.uk Thursday 21st November Bishampton History Society: Elgar's Worcester Years Our next talk will be given by historian and author, Cora Weaver who lives in the Malvern Hills so beloved by this composer - 7.30pm. Non members £2.00 at the door, Members free. Details at www.bishampton.org.uk Saturday 23rd November Bromsgrove Christmas Lights Switch-On Bring the family to see the annual switching on of the festive lights, prepare to countdown

as Bromsgrove is transformed by the twinkling lights of Christmas. There will be a fun packed programme of entertainment from local entertainers. 3pm - 5.30 pm. Tel: 01527 534030. Outside the Golden Cross Public House, Bromsgrove Town Centre. B61 8HH Saturday 23rd November Inkberrow Craft & Advent Fair Lots of interesting craft stalls plus tombola and bric-a-brac. Plants supplied by Ridgeway Nurseries. Refreshments available (proceeds from refreshments to Alzheimer’s Society & St Peter’s Church) Mark from Black Pig Company supplying delicious hot dogs & pork baps. 10.30am to 3.30pm. Admission free. For more details, call Sheila 01386 792615 or Nicki 01386 793042. Inkberrow Village Hall, Sands Lane, Inkberrow Thursday 28th November Christmas Fayre Bring a friend and do your Christmas gift shopping at Holland House; when you are done, relax in front of an open fire with a glass of mulled wine. Proceeds to Holland House (a Registered Charity). 11:30 to 15:00. Free entry. Optional two-course set lunch at 1pm for £14 per person (must be pre-booked, £5 non-refundable deposit). Tel: 01386 860 330. Holland House, Main Street, Cropthorne, nr Pershore, WR10 3NB. www.hollandhouse.org Sunday 1st December Welland Pre-School Christmas Fayre Wide range of trade & craft stands incl. Jewellery, gifts, cakes, art, cards books and much more. There will also be a children's room with free colouring, Cuddly Toy tombola, Bead Threading and more. We will be joined by Alderman Knight School Choir and Welland Primary School Choir. Santa will also be visiting between 12pm & 2pm (£2.00 incl. small gift, ages 2-6). Refreshments and Raffle - Welland Village Hall (WR13 6NE) 11am until 3pm - Admission Free.

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