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Welland Steam & Country Rally

The Old Oak Inn

Carrick Travel

Posh Spice

Bay Watch for Birthday Boy!

The Anchor Inn

The Cheeseboard

Battle of Evesham

A Prickly Friend

Severn Valley Railway

ALM Fitness

Summer Solstice

Recipes

Things to do in June & July

Pershore High School

Coffee Break

Aztec Walk

The Indigo Kings

Community Contacts

Distributors Wanted

Index of Advertisers

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Hello and welcome

This is the first of our double issues the next one will be December/January - so remember to keep this issue until the end of July, when we'll be delivering the August magazine. With summer well on the way, there's lots on offer by way of activities and entertainment from Severn Valley Railway, Indigo Kings, Welland Steam Rally, to mention a few, so look out for them as you browse through. Pershore High School have some rising stars in the equestrian world (page 42), and don't forget the Cats Protection (page 18), who have are now well and truly settled into their beautiful new premises. We still need three more distributors for the new routes in Evesham, so if you need an incentive to get off the couch and go for a walk, or you know someone who'd like to earn a little "pin" money, give me a call. Happy reading.

Betty

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hen Tash and Sarah applied for the position of “barmen” at The Old Oak Inn in Drakes Broughton, they little thought that within a matter of days they would become the new managers of this popular local pub. The Old Oak Inn is just one of the eight pubs owned by Worcestershire businessman, Guy Stephenson, and when Sarah heard he needed a barman at the pub, she jumped at the chance. A few days later she and Tash were offered the opportunity to take over as joint managers, and the rest, as they say, is history. Tash, whose business background is in retail, is loving the challenge of the hospitality industry, and has quickly put her business skills to work to streamline systems at The Old Oak Inn. Sarah, to use her own words “… was born into the hospitality industry”, both parents having been publicans, and has worked in various pubs, including The Trumpet Inn in Evesham. Using their combined skills, Sarah and Tash, ably assisted by chef Adam, have introduced a range of new menus, both eat in and take away, with meals and specials to suit everyone. 12

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The Saffron Crocus is hardy and becomes dormant in April once the foliage dies back. Flowering will commence approximately 40 days from planting, although some bulbs will not flower in the first year. Each bulb may produce up to six or more flowers over a period of about two weeks. Although most gardeners are unlikely to grow enough saffron to generate an income, it is certainly worth the effort of harvesting your own. To obtain saffron, the red stigmas need to be carefully removed with tweezers in the morning, as soon as the flowers are fully open. This needs to be done quickly, as the flowers barely last a day before they wither. Dry the strands off on tissue paper in a dark place and they can then be stored in an airtight container. Once cut and dried, they can be stored in an airtight jar for several years. Each bulb will only last one season and will be replaced by one to ten new ones. The new bulbs produced grow above the old ones and will gradually creep nearer the surface so it will be necessary to lift and replant them every few years. This is best done in August. Most bulb suppliers will offer growing instructions to explain how easy it is to harvest the saffron, but it’s not vital that you do so - you may just wish to enjoy the lovely autumn flowers.

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Please consider giving a rescue cat a home: the cats in our care may have had a happy home and find themselves with us through no fault of their own. We also have a range of products for sale at the centre, such as cat carry baskets, dishes and blankets, so we can provide everything you need for a cat adoption.

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utton, the baby elephant born at West Midland Safari Park, was one year old on 5th May 2015 and he has been enjoying some extra special birthday treats put on courtesy of his doting keepers.

suggestions (not only via social media, but also by phone and email) were the names Stephen and Sutton, generating around 2,000 each. The total number of names reached just under 5,000 in a month.

One such treat was to create a baby-elephantsized sand castle with all the trimmings. It appeared that once Sutton spied the flags on top of the castle turrets, it was game on for some fun. The castle became a great source of curiosity and it wasn't long before Sutton took hold of the sand rake to knock the castle back into shape after a bit of rough and tumble.

Therefore, staff unanimously decided to call our baby elephant, Sutton".

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Besides the youngster, West Midland Safari Park has two female African Elephants - mum 23-year old Five and 'aunt' Latabe, 22. Both Five and Latabe arrived at West Midland Safari Park in 1998, when they were just six and five years old respectively and measured barely 5ft to the shoulder. Orphaned by the shooting of their mothers at a few days old, Five and Latabe were hand reared in a private elephant orphanage near Pretoria, South Africa, with countless others suffering the same plight. When the babies outgrew the orphanage, new homes were sought, hence their arrival at West Midland Safari Park. Elephant Keeper, Andy Plumb has cared for both Five and Latabe since the very first day they arrived at the Park 18 years ago. West Midland Safari Park and the Adventure Theme Park is open daily until 6th November 2015. For further information call:

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t was 750 years ago that Prince Edward (future King Edward I) took down the outnumbered forces headed up by Simon de Montfort. De Montfort, the 6th Earl of Leicester, lead the forces against Henry III in the second Baron’s War between 1263 – 1265. On 4th August 1265 de Montfort along with his son, stood against a 6000 strong army and were both killed. On land that is now given over to agriculture - where now sheep graze and cereals are grown - stand two memorials to these events. The first is a folly, the Leicester Tower, standing to the west of Abbey Manor House with a stone plaque, which reads, “This tower was erected in the year c1842 to the memory of Simon de Montfort, the 6th Earl of Leicester, the father and founder of the British House of Commons who was slain in the Battle of Evesham in the year 1265”. The second, an obelisk, bears a poem and inscriptions suggesting that some 10,000 perished during this horrendous battle although it is generally thought to be more like 4000.

Anniversary of the killed, and it is also the year in which we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. And so it will be that on the 9th and 10th of August and in the days leading up to this weekend, there will be commemorative activities, culminating in the re-enactment of this local battle. There will be a whole host of fascinating things to see and experience: historic walks and talks, period costume in abundance, a medieval banquet and medieval battle re-enactments.

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Battle of Evesham article & photos by Brian Joyce

If you want to see medieval archers and artillery in action, perhaps find out what a trebuchet is or just taste the atmosphere (and the ale and food, of course) of the 13th Century in the Living History Encampment, then come along to the riverside in Evesham. Hot food and drink, including a specially brewed Battle Beer, a hog roast, medieval cooking and even a Farmer’s Market and Craft Fayre. Experience the music of the day, let the kids try on the armour or maybe play war games on the table, I hasten to add! Join in the Treasure Hunt or follow the Treasure Trails, go on one of the guided tours or even a ghost tour – not for the faint-hearted! Take part in or watch the parade which takes place on Saturday morning. You

can wait in Crown Meadow for the re-enactors to arrive in the Main Arena, watch the wreath laying in Abbey Park en route, or simply follow the ‘armies’ as they start off in the Town Centre and head into battle by the River Avon. Before the event, take a tour of all of the activities and find out lots more from the official website:

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Antonia@battleofevesham.co.uk There are a number of pre-event activities proposed which include workshops for young people and the community, opportunities for local artists to get involved and also for amateur dramatic groups to participate. You can even try your hand at creating a design for the Battle of Evesham, Simon de Montfort or Evesham and then have your design flown as a flag around the Town. Don’t miss this unique and special occasion. I shall definitely be there, camera in hand and maybe even a glass of Battle Beer too, when they fire off that Trebuchet … hope you’ll join me.

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veryone has a soft spot for hedgehogs, in spite of their prickles. It’s because of these prickles that they are so easily recognised. They are friendly creatures, but sadly suffer from the dangers of modern life. Mowers, strimmers, poisons, and dogs threaten their survival in many areas. The hedgehog is a nocturnal animal and will roam three miles in one night. Our gardens are particularly good habitat for them, and they can help us a lot. Every gardener knows that the hedgehog is his friend. They will eat up lots of slugs and snails, protecting your plants. If you already have them in your garden, you will know the benefits, as each hedgehog can eat up to 80 of these pesky creatures in one night. If you’re keen to go organic but are having problems with slugs and snails, encouraging hedgehogs into your garden could be the answer. Be especially careful where you leave garden netting as the hedgehogs can easily get tangled up in it and dehydrate. They love hedges, but if your garden is fenced you could cut three inch holes at the bottom, and then the hedgehogs can come in when they please. They can swim and are sometimes attracted to garden ponds, but they may drown if they cannot get back out, so it’s important to keep pond levels topped up making it easier for them to climb out.

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A wealth of summer holiday fun at the SVR

hether they’re dotty about dinosaurs or potty about princesses, there’s plenty to entertain youngsters at the Severn Valley Railway this summer holiday. Families can combine an exciting steam train ride along the attraction’s 16-mile span with a visit to the Railway’s much-loved Steam & Whistle Activity Club, which will run throughout August, bringing a range of colourful, kid-friendly fun to The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley. A new addition to this year’s action-packed programme kick-starts the fun on August 4th, 5th and 6th with Meet the Railway People. Children can meet some of the SVR’s volunteer engine drivers, ticket inspectors and station staff, who will reveal what it’s like to do their job, divulge the secrets of the trade and answer any burning questions. Children can listen to and join in fascinating railway stories, enter competitions and even meet the bees! Dig & Discover Week on August 11th, 12th and 13th brings Roman history to life, offering budding historians the chance to dig for real Roman artefacts, join in the archaeology trail, try on a heavy Roman

helmet and meet the owls. Children can also have their faces painted and let off steam on the bouncy castle. All kinds of colourful capers will take place during Pirate and Princess Week, on August 18th, 19th and 20th, when children can don their costumes and join the SVR’s very own pirates and princesses for some fancy dress fun. There’ll be prizes for the best dressed children, a chance to meet the bees, a swash-buckling pirate trail, face-painting and bouncy castle. Creative kids can also make their own pirate hat. Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Week rounds off the schedule in fearsome style on August 25th, 26th and 27th. Children can learn about the Triassic and Jurassic period, investigate fossils, take fossil rubbings, enter dinosaur competitions, meet the owls, have their faces painted and burn off energy on the bouncy castle. While at The Engine House, visitors can also explore the range of interactive exhibits on offer, including new 50th Anniversary exhibition taking people on a journey through the SVR’s first half-century. A range of full-size locomotives, a

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Pheasant makes a nice change from chicken, and this recipe gives a richness to the meat, while madeira gravy adds something special. 2 pheasants 1 apple, chopped 4 rashers streaky bacon seasoning For the gravy: 2 tbsp madeira 1-2 tsp arrowroot or cornflour 300ml game or chicken stock

• Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, gas mark 5. • Lay the rashers of bacon over the breast meat and put some apple and pepper into the main cavity of the birds. • Place birds in a large roasting tin, pour the stock around the outside and roast for 45-55 minutes, or until the birds are cooked. • When the pheasants are cooked, lift onto a carving board, cover with foil and leave to stand for 10 minutes. • Prepare the gravy: Tip the cooking juices into a jug and skim away excess fat. If necessary, make up to 300ml with water. • Return the juices to the roasting tin with the madeira and bring to the boil, simmering for a few minutes until a good flavour is obtained. • Mix the arrowroot or cornflour with a little water and blend into the hot stock. • Season to taste with pepper and strain into a gravy boat. • Serve the pheasant with the gravy and a selection of roasted vegetables and/or parsnip chips.

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First Place for Charlotte

harlotte Albutt, a Year 9 student at Pershore High school, was crowned winner in the Individual Intermediate Class at the National Schools Hunter Trial run by Winchester House School at Foxhill Farm, Northamptonshire on Sunday 10th May.

course at Foxhill Farm, not only going clear but also within a specified time. Charlotte rode a perfect round to claim first prize, receiving a beautiful rosette and rug for her efforts, as well the acclamation of winning in such a big class against so many riders from other schools.

Charlotte was riding her new horse, Ballyanne Boy, but the partnership looks set for great things in the season ahead. There were more than 60 competitors in the class involving riders tackling the challenging cross country

Charlotte is one of four of Pershore High School’s Equestrian Team that has been successful in getting entry to ride at The Royal Windsor Horse show on Saturday 16th May in the Inter Schools Show Jumping.

Equestrian Team Successful in bid to Ride at The Royal Windsor Horse Show

jumping class representing the school. It’s a long way to go but to compete at such a high level event will be a very exciting opportunity.

Entries for this class at the show are always massively over subscribed and so entry is extremely difficult. This year they have been successful and so 4 riders, Sophie Coll, Jessica Thomas, Charlotte Albutt and Erin Carvill (pictured below) will take part in the 90cm show

Hopes are high for the team following Charlotte Albutt’s win on Sunday 10th May in the Winchester House School National Schools Hunter Trials and Jessica Thomas’ continued success in the Working Hunter classes that she is also competing in at The Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday and Sunday.

or the first time, Pershore High Schools Equestrian Team have been successful in their entry to compete at The Royal Windsor Horse Show in the Inter Schools Show Jumping class on Saturday 16th May.

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