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What are the things that comfort you most? As summer turns to autumn it can be hard to say goodbye to the sunshine but every season brings its own pleasures – on my list are sloe gin, mashed potato and toffee apple crumble. Eating seasonally is one way to keep food fresh and healthy so this issue we introduce a new series offering three classic seasonal recipes.

We begin with mushrooms, courtesy of chef Steve Waites at Belle House.

You’ll also find a new feature photo story, showcasing the work of a local photographer. I hope you enjoy the pictures of Julie Allen-Hall whose shots are not only technically good but infused with wonder at the natural world. If you love nature, wildlife or landscape photography and would like the chance to see your pictures featured, please get in touch.

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21 Win a style makeover at Graham West Hair Design

10 Flamboyant finches Wildlife with Wendy Carter

47 Pain management for pets With the team at Folly Gardens

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19 Know what you’re made of Discover what defines you

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50 Through my eyes With wildlife photographer Julie Allen-Hall

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The finch family includes some of our most flamboyant garden birds. Learn how to distinguish them with expert guidance from wildlife expert Wendy Carter of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

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WILDLIFE Bullfinches Credit: Brian Eacock

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he finch family was highly prized by the Victorians, captured in their thousands and kept in cages, before being exhibited at singing competitions.

The fortunes of finches in the time since then has been mixed and like many species of wildlife, they need all the help they can get. But how do you tell a goldfinch from a greenfinch and what can you do to encourage them into your garden?

Glimpses of gold Goldfinches are perhaps our most exotic-looking garden birds so it’s fitting that the collective noun for them is a ‘charm.’ Whilst their body feathers are an unremarkable golden beige, they have a strikingly beautiful red face with an arc of white behind the eyes and a black cape that descends from the back of the head to the shoulders. Their black wings are edged with a dazzling flash of gold which is easy to spot once they are in flight.

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Highly sociable birds, goldfinches always seem to be chattering to one another. If you ever hear a liquid-like sound, constantly bubbling beyond your window, take a look into the trees and you’ll almost certainly find a group of goldfinches gossiping. In years gone by, goldfinches were rarely seen in gardens but results from the weekly garden birdwatch survey monitored by the British Trust for Ornithology show a big change. Recent statistics reveal that goldfinches are now seen in gardens 70% more frequently than they were just 20 years ago.

With their long, fine beaks, goldfinches are adept at extracting seeds from thistles, teasels, ragwort, dandelions and more. Our modern preoccupation with tidiness and agricultural intensification have

Goldfinches are perhaps our most exotic-looking garden birds so it’s fitting that the collective noun for them is a ‘charm.’

eradicated many of these ‘weeds’ from the landscape so gardens are becoming increasingly important for their survival. Goldfinches like nesting in areas with scattered trees and shrubs so if you’ve got room, consider planting a silver birch or a rowan tree, or growing an evergreen hedge, to give a green structure to your plot - it’s a wildlife-friendly alternative to erecting fencing.

Sorting the wheat from the chaff One of our most common birds, chaffinches were traditionally found in woodlands but have adapted well to our changing environment and can now sometimes be found nesting in gardens. Whilst the male bird dominates early in the season, singing his catchphrase up to 3000 times a day to proclaim his territory, the female takes charge as the breeding season gets underway, choosing the nesting site to raise their young. Their nests can take more than a week to complete, requiring an exhausting 1300 visits or more from the female.

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WILDLIFE Goldfinches Credit: Brian Eacock

deal. The males are magnificent, resplendent with deep orange pink cheeks and breast, a blue-grey cap, green back and black wings. At first glance the dull beige female seems less interesting but catch her at close quarters, in good light, and you’ll notice the white flashes on her wings and subtle shades of green amongst her feathers, particularly on the rump.

UK chaffinches tend to remain resident here, often staying together in pairs throughout the winter, but their Scandinavian cousins are migratory, moving through Europe (and into the UK) as the harsh weather draws in. Evidence shows that females and juveniles spend their winters further south than the males, leading to the nickname ‘bachelor bird’ for the males that spend the colder months flocking together.

The chaffinch’s song is difficult to describe but easy to remember once learnt, having a flourish at the end that sounds a little like ‘ginger beer’. I first heard it locally during a dawn chorus walk. A few years ago, I was struck by a subtly lifeinthevillage.co.uk | Autumn 2018

different version whilst out walking in Suffolk… chaffinches, it seems, have regional accents!

Occasionally, you may notice growths on the legs of a chaffinch.

They can be caused by mites or a virus and whilst some birds can survive with them for long periods, for others complications will arise.

Cleaning feeding stations regularly can help to reduce the transmission of problems like this.

Green with envy Summed up perfectly by their name, male greenfinches are the brighter of the two sexes, with yellowish-green feathers adorning their olive-greygreen bodies and bright flashes of sulphur on their wings. The females are less vivid but still eye-catching.

In spring, if you’re lucky, you may

Recent statistics reveal that goldfinches are now seen in gardens 70% more frequently than they were just 20 years ago

see the males performing an aerial dance that shows off their beautiful feathers. They are robust birds with a large, strong beak that is capable of breaking into yew berries for the seed contained within. Both issue a wheezy trill.

Like chaffinches, UK greenfinches rarely stray far from home but we enjoy an annual arrival of them from Norway each winter. Recoveries of birds that have been ringed teach us that some European birds can migrate an incredible 2000km.

Ringing involves putting a small, numbered ring around a bird’s leg whilst recoveries are made by them being spotted elsewhere, perhaps by photographers capturing the numbers in their snaps or by bird watchers finding dead specimens.

The UK greenfinch population has been severely hit on two fronts: from a reduction of natural food available in the landscape and by a disease called trichomonosis that has wiped out thousands of birds. This blight, affecting the upper digestive track, arose in 2005 and means birds are unable to swallow food, leaving them puffed-up, lethargic and 13

WILDLIFE unable to preen properly. As they feed their young on regurgitated seeds, the disease is easily passed on to the next generation. Death is inevitable, another reason why the regular cleaning of birdfeeders and tables is essential.

Bullseye Shy and elusive, bullfinches have an unmistakeable rounded appearance. Both sexes sport a black cap and have a thick necked, bull-like profile. The colouring of the female is more muted than the male, which has a bright pink breast and slate grey shoulders.

Both have black wings with a white bar and a tell-tale white rump, the best way to distinguish it in flight.

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Plant a variety of flowers that can provide seed over the winter – try knapweed, thistles, flax, teasels or even quinoa, linseed or millet

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Plant trees like silver birch or rowan; most finches need trees rather than shrubs or hedges to nest in

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Put out a variety of food from sunflower hearts and peanuts to niger seeds and millet

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Clean feeders and bird baths regularly to reduce the chance of disease transmission

The single, quiet piping note of their call is easily overlooked but their intelligence is such that they can be trained to sing different tunes - in the past they were highly prized caged and competition birds.

Despite their popularity, bullfinches were once regarded as a pest with thousands being trapped and killed every year in orchards throughout England.

The reason? They adore buds on fruit trees, their short stubby beaks being ideally designed to pluck them off at a remarkable rate. This persecution ended many years ago but their numbers crashed from the 1970s onwards, especially on farmland but also, as structural diversity was lost, in woodlands.

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at the turn of the millennium.

Bullfinches are not often seen in gardens but when they are, they show a clear preference for rural spaces that have connectivity to small woodlands. They form strong, long-lasting partnerships so it’s usual to spot them in pairs, perhaps feeding on seed heads in long grass or around fruit trees.

There’s lots you can do to attract these colourful creatures and their delightful cousins to your garden this season. If you think they may already populate your village, why not try planting an apple, pear or cherry tree, letting a small patch of your lawn grow wild, and putting up a variety of feeders to see if you can entice them in?

You’ll be well rewarded.

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WILDLIFE GreenďŹ nch female Credit: Margaret Holland

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Walking in the footsteps of our ancestors The construction of a pioneering wildlife visitor centre, recently opened in the Cotswolds was a rewarding project for Alderwood Construction, explains Craig Siller Ellie Harrison, presenter of Countryfile, was one of the first people in the county to try out the attractions at Greystones, an exciting new National Lottery funded wildlife visitor centre in Bourton-on-the-Water. The team at Alderwood Construction, specialists in period restorations, were delighted to be asked to take on the development of this historic site. At the official opening this summer Ellie led a hands-on nature workshop for local children, visited the site’s replica Iron Age

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In all, Greystones covers 66 hectares (around 80 football pitches). The site where Greystones is located has a unique history: people have gathered, lived and worked here for more than 6,000 years, and it is possibly one of the first places in the Cotswolds to be inhabited. It was particularly important during the Iron Age (about 2,500 years ago) when it became a regional centre for trading.

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Personal Devices How GDPR affects the use of personal devices at work with Kirsten Cluer It’s four months since GDPR legislation came into effect and all businesses and organisations should now be following the stricter rules to ensure their compliance. But what about employees who use their own devices for work, so holding personal and possibly sensitive data about clients, customers, prospects, suppliers and colleagues?

Use of personal devices creates a grey area, which can run a high risk for employers. One way to control this is to have clear guidelines on who is allowed to use their own device, perhaps limiting use to certain job roles. Another popular way is to create a ‘Bring your own device’ policy (BYOD), where employers set up a system for authorising the use of personal phones and keep a record of who is using their device for work purposes.

Staff who use personal devices holding customer data should consider: n Using a strong password to lock their device n Making sure the device is capable of locking automatically n Enabling a setting whereby data is automatically deleted if an incorrect password is entered after several attempts, or if the device is inactive for a period of time

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When not to DIY Most of us can turn our hand to painting, joinery or plumbing, but when it comes to electrical work, think twice, suggests Steve Owens, Managing Director Buzz Electrical Ltd Every year in the UK, fatalities and thousands of injuries are caused by faulty electrics in the home. Unsafe installations lead to fires and electric shocks, so while it’s tempting to save money, this is one area in which it’s worth investing in an expert.

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Win one of two family tickets valid for two adults + two children - to Dick Whittington at The Roses Be transported to a magical world of music, mystery and mayhem!

The Roses in Tewkesbury is offering two lucky readers the chance to be one of the first to see its latest spectacular pantomime, Dick Whittington, by giving away two family tickets for the performance on Tuesday 4 December at 5.45pm.

The Roses’ annual panto has a solid reputation for being one of the best around, and this year’s tale of a boy who ventures to London to seek his fortune, only to find himself on an epic quest on the high seas, will be no different!

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Embracing Innovation Anthea Garley, Kitchen Designer at Evesham based Vale Kitchens introduces some of the latest innovations for high tech kitchens Technology now seeps into every aspect of our lives and the kitchen has always been a place of constant innovation in terms of design, gadgets and appliances. The team at Vale Kitchens embraces technology which enables the hub of the home to work more efficiently, making life simpler every day. In our Evesham showroom, you’ll find expanded ranges from hi-tech companies such as De Dietrich who have an incredible 300 years of heritage and have recently launched items such as the zoneless induction hob and a steam cooker with “chef ” mode. We’ve also broadened our range of Fisher & Paykel appliances, known for their huge fridges with

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New Country Store based in Bredon Bredon agricultural machinery dealership P and D Engineering have an ambitious plan for a new rural store. We talked to M.D. Mike Pullin Who is the new store aimed at?

The store is not only aimed at farmers, but offers a comprehensive range of goods and services which will be of appeal to all householders. We’ll be offering an extended range of agricultural parts along with a new range of rural accessories, making it easier to for homeowners to source the everyday essentials of country living close at hand.

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The development of the new rural store at Fleet Lane, Bredon will offer a valuable service to the local community, especially at a time when we’ve seen the loss of a major rural retailer, leaving people wondering where to source these type of goods. Our aim is to become a one stop country shop for rural essentials offering a complete package ranging from larger agricultural equipment for farmers right through to the small tools and accessories for householders needing home and garden goods.

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Craig Hughes, Director Having started as a Trainee Negotiator in 2002 and then taking his first managerial role in 2006, Craig became Branch Partner for Fine and Country, Cheltenham in 2015 and in 2018 became the company Director. Having worked in Gloucestershire since 2004, Craig has a huge knowledge of the county and looks forward to helping clients achieve a property sale. As an active Director, he leads a successful team with commitment and determination. Home for Craig is in the village of Kemerton, where he lives with his wife, Amanda, two daughters Beth and Lily, the two Labradors Pickle and Digger and finally five chickens.

Amanda de Heer-Hughes, Director Amanda has been involved within the property sector since 2000. Having started as a trainee negotiator for a corporate company in Tewkesbury, her career quickly advanced, undertaking her first managerial role within the same town in 2003. Due to Amanda’s connections within the equestrian sector, Fine and Country, Cheltenham have worked closely with the Cotswold Vale Farmers Hunt Pony Club and regularly support and sponsor their events. Amanda brings a wealth of experience to the company and has an extensive knowledge of the Bredon Hill villages.

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Pain Management How chronic pain can be alleviated, with vet Lizzie Threadingham BVSc MRCVS GPcert WVA&CPM Chronic pain in cats and dogs is a common problem which seriously affects quality of life. Yet the symptoms animals present when they are in discomfort can be hard to spot and are often mistaken for the inevitable side effects of ageing.

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reluctance to go for walk. However, other symptoms such as excessive sleeping, avoidance of stairs or unusual snappiness can be more subtle. For this reason, it’s worth getting your pet checked if you notice any minor changes in their appetite, behaviour or demeanour.

Traditionally, medication was the only treatment for chronic pain but today, we provide individual packages of care via our team of trained professionals which can combine drugs with physiotherapy and/or a western scientific approach to acupuncture. Happily, alongside some clever lifestyle changes we see a range of excellent results. Chronic pain can be alleviated or managed to the extent that owners often describe their pets as experiencing a whole new lease of life.

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By day I run an office based business but in my spare time I love being outdoors, photographing all things nature, in the Worcestershire countryside.

I bought my first camera five years ago off a tree surgeon who’d purchased a DSLR kit with a view to taking spectacular shots from the tree tops, but found it was too

bulky. As soon as I got it I realised I had no idea how to use it. I started with the basic manual, reading magazines and watching videos but I’ve found the best way to learn is to practise.

Since then I’ve attended workshops, got out and about a lot, and joined a local camera club where I found many long standing members willing to mentor me.

I’ve tried all genres of photography but macro nature photography is

my favourite. It’s tricky to master (I’m definitely still learning) and requires such intense concentration that I often find myself forgetting to breathe!

I have hundreds of images on my computer still waiting to be processed. Many will not be worthy of print but make a lovely record of the wildlife I’ve seen. I’m so happy to have found a hobby I love, that helps me be still, and brings me so close to nature.

Red Squirrel One of my favourite images, taken on my first trip to Scotland on a wildlife photography workshop. The tutor knows of an area of coniferous woodland which the squirrels love to frequent. This one was beautiful; the light was ideal and she sat for a while and raised her tail in the iconic position.

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Mistle Thrush on Berries Taken on a bush in our front garden. It was a miserable winter’s day and I was indoors, upstairs. I did a double take when I spotted this bird - we’d never had one visit the garden before. This shot was taken in a panic, through the glass, before the bird flew off (and I knocked the camera lens against the window!).

I’m a member of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and love to visit the Wetlands Reserve at Upton Warren, where there are a number of hides - it’s a beautiful area to sit, relax and watch the many varieties of birds. I try to weave my hobby into my everyday life. We have a nice established garden with lots of different bird feeders so we get plenty of insects, bugs and butterflies visiting to practise on. It’s perfect when time doesn’t allow me to go on a dedicated photography trip - I can just step outside of the back door and see what I can find.

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Robin with wings wide open Taken in the back garden. We have a tree at the top with this large cone hanging, which I’d covered in peanut butter for the birds. I’d noticed the robin coming frequently to feed, often from the base of the cone. I set up the camera on a tripod and attached a remote camera trigger so that I could retreat indoors, and leave him undisturbed. I focused the camera on the base of the cone and set it to take a burst of shots once the robin was in view. I ended up with over a hundred photos from several of his visits, many out of focus or with him in odd positions, but this one was a winner. Shutter speed was 1/2500 second to freeze the action.

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Bredon Gig2Give Bredon Gig2Give launched in 2016 we’re proud to say that we’ve raised over £7,500.

Save the date for Bredon Gig2Give on 24th November suggests Martin Miles So what’s it all about?

Bredon Gig2Give is back by popular demand. This year the date is 24th November and the venue is Bredon Village Hall. It’s a fabulous night of live music, a chance to catch up with old friends and make some new.

For 2018, there will be an exciting new line up of bands to enable you to party all night. There will also be our now infamous Gin and Prosecco Bars, a silent auction and a raffle with some extraordinary prizes. Your ticket will also include a pig roast pork bap or new vegetarian alternative. Look out for ticket details coming soon with an early bird option.

Why did you start running Gig2Give?

It makes for a fabulous village night but there is of course a serious side to it - fund raising. Since Bredon Gig2Give launched in 2016 we’re

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proud to say that we’ve raised over £7,500. The funds have benefited various local causes such as Bredon Community Play and Recreation which has done so much work to regenerate the community spaces around Bredon for everyone to enjoy. A contribution was also made towards the defibrillator which is to be installed outside the Drapers Spar, Bredon. National charities have also received donations including West Midlands Air Ambulance, Parkinson’s UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Why support this year’s event?

This year our chosen charities are Mind, Bredon Community Play and Recreation and there is to be an exciting new opportunity which will be known as Bredon’s Choice. Closer to the event we will be launching a suggestions page where anyone can apply for Gig2Give for monies to help fund a local project. More details on how this will work will be made available shortly.

How can we support the event?

At this stage the most important thing is to keep the date free - 24th November 2018. Tickets will be available from late September onwards. Please call direct on 07872 049838 or email martin.bg2g@outlook.com or emma.bg2g@outlook.com If any local business owners would like to sponsor our event or provide a raffle prize please get in touch; your business will be advertised during the event.

All are welcome and we are looking forward to seeing you all for another fabulous night of live music.

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with Dr Gill Rouse LINC is a local cancer support charity that has helped patients receiving intense chemotherapy within Gloucestershire NHS Trust for almost 20 years. As a result of her vision, director and co-founder Dr Gill Rouse has been awarded a Heart of Gloucestershire Hero in the Community Award and named as one of the 50 Greatest Gloucestershire Women.

We asked her how she made it happen.

How was the idea for LINC hatched?

It was February 1998, I was working as a Haematologist at Cheltenham Hospital and I’d just had major surgery for cancer. My colleague, the late Dr Robert Dalton, who was the senior Haematology Consultant there at the time, came to visit me on the ward. As doctors, we were frustrated with some aspects of the facilities for our patients. In particular, they had to endure a long wait to get blood test results in the Oncology Outpatient department which was at the opposite end of the hospital to the Haematology department. Dr Dalton decided I should have a project for my convalescence! He gave me the goal to raise £30,000 to buy a blood analyser which would or reduce patient waiting time. So I did.

How did you begin to go about doing that?

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small steps, organising events such as a dinner at Chavenage House and a murder mystery at Boddington Manor, compiling a recipe book and enlisting support from my network of friends and family. With each activity, LINC became more wellknown and we were featured more in the local press. We have worked hard on maintaining our reputation locally and our transparency so that donors can see exactly where their money is spent.

Few people could achieve such things during their recovery from cancer treatment. What gave you the strength to do so?

The determination to help others provided the motivation for me to get out of bed each morning. Trying

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Do you remember the first patient to benefit?

Hardly had we met our first goal when a young mum presented with acute leukaemia. Her baby was only a few months old, her husband wanted to be with her, and they had no family nearby. She needed prolonged inpatient treatment in an isolation unit but was refusing to have it because there was no one to look after the baby. It was Autumn 2018 | lifeinthevillage.co.uk

LOCAL CHARITY at this moment that the concept of LINC’s Patient & Family Support took off. Dr Dalton persuaded the patient to have treatment, LINC funded childcare for the baby and the charity supported the family financially for several months. But that’s not the end of the story. In 2015, the ‘baby’ ran the London Marathon for LINC supported by her mum.

How has LINC grown since the early days?

LINC has grown considerably and helps a huge variety of patients when they need it the most. We’re now a team of five and have to raise a minimum £100k just to cover our salary bill.

What services does the charity offer?

The treatment of acute leukaemia involves intensive chemotherapy over several months. Patients are nursed in isolation in small en suite rooms on Rendcomb Ward at Cheltenham General. Isolation is absolutely essential as patients are immune compromised and unable to fight even the smallest of infections. The air supply in the rooms is strictly controlled and patients’ diets are monitored, again to avoid any chance of infection.

Coming to terms with mortality is not easy whether you are the patient, family member or friend. LINC funds all the extra things that help to improve care and make a stay in hospital slightly more comfortable.

This includes purchasing equipment to help in the diagnosis and treatment of leukaemia such as patient monitoring machines, reclining chairs, bed top trays, new fridges and televisions with Sky TV. LINC has also funded a new outpatient facility at Cheltenham General Hospital and a state of the lifeinthevillage.co.uk | Autumn 2018

art Haematology Day Centre at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

How long does LINC’s support continue?

LINC is there to help from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment and for as long as required. We’re often involved for some time after the patient has left hospital, helping them to readjust to the outside world. Relationships can often falter under the pressures of intense treatment as enormous strains are put on everyone involved. Over the years we came to see that funding a clinical psychologist was a vital part of the help that should be on offer.

LINC therefore agreed to fund two sessions a week initially and from October 2015, a second clinical psychologist for three days a week.

We’ve been delighted with the help given to both patients and families.

How did the charity get involved with medical research?

When Dr Dalton sadly died in 2003, LINC set up the Robert Dalton Leukaemia Fellowship which funds a post graduate student studying for a PhD in either Leukaemia or Lymphoma. Our latest research fellow completed her PHD in 2017 which brings the

total to three. LINC is currently funding a haematology nurse who is researching treatment and coordinating data for unusual lymphomas that do not respond to the usual treatments.

I cannot underestimate the positive impact that the LINC Charity had for us a family.

Gareth – LINC patient What’s LINC’s latest project?

In 2017 we raised £250k to upgrade the eight high dependency en suite rooms on Rendcomb Ward to create walk in showers that accommodate a wheelchair. We’re proud to share that the building work and refurbishments began in June - it will be of huge benefit to our severely ill patients.

Tell us more about your personal journey. What inspired you to alter your career path?

Having been a haematologist and worked with so many patients I am more than aware of the help and support they need to get through their treatment.

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What was the vision that helped you grow the charity?

Determination to support patients and give them the best possible care has been my vision since the beginning. The treatment of leukaemia is gruelling so although the number of patients is small, the amount of help that they require is enormous.

What type of fundraising helped LINC grow?

We focus on hosting a range of fabulous events, supported by our fantastic patrons who include the Rt Hon Countess Bathurst, Laurence & Jackie LlewelynBowen, the artist PJ Crook and Sir Geoff Hurst. Our Head of Fundraising, Claire Charlton, meets people in the community, organises events, makes grant applications and maintains our social media. It’s a massive team effort, supported by our many volunteers.

So what’s happening this season?

LINC’s Opera Gala Evening is taking place on Saturday 27th October at Pittville Pump Room.

This is a Black tie event that includes a three course dinner and opera. We’re also hosting Christmas

Gill Rouse with patron Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen

Sparkle when you can come and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies at Malmaison on Wednesday 28th November. There will be a lovely selection of Christmas stalls and demonstrations.

What have been the highlights of your job?

Meeting some delightful people.

The most special occasion was the Jose Carreras Concert in 2003 and having dinner with Jose and Bryn Terfel. In terms of achievements, overseeing the successful completion of the building of the LINC Outpatient Department, the extension of the Edward Jenner unit in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and the refurbishment of the LINC staff

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Rendcomb Ward side rooms, have been the most satisfying.

What inspires you when the going gets tough?

Seeing how these patients have to cope in isolation makes you want to do anything you can to help. Their lives are literally put on standstill.

I will continue to do whatever is possible to support them in any way they need.

How can we help LINC? LINC organises a variety of fundraising events throughout the year with something to appeal to everyone’s interests so please come along.

The charity also values the help that we receive from our volunteers so we are always looking for new recruits. If you would like to receive more information please contact the LINC team on 0300 422 4422 or email ghn-tr.linc@nhs.net You can make a donation online at www.lincfund.org Please also follow us on social media so you can keep informed on our work, our fundraising events and of course our patient stories: Facebook www.facebook.com/ LINCfund Twitter @L_I_N_C Instagram @linc_1998 Autumn 2018 | lifeinthevillage.co.uk

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Majestic Mushrooms Three classic autumn recipes from Steve Waites of Belle House to comfort you this season

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Mirepoix (base for soups) INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4

4 banana shallots 1 leek 4 sticks of celery 1 garlic clove Olive oil & butter

METHOD

• Wash and cut finely.

• Slowly saute’ off the mirepoix with olive oil and butter until translucent.

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METHOD

soup mirepoix (above) 1 kilo of sliced mushrooms 2 grated potatoes 1 litre of milk 1 litre of double cream Butter Salt and pepper blue cheese for garnish (optional)

• Roast the mushrooms in the butter in a pan on the hob and once cooked set aside.

• Bring the milk and cream to the boil. Once boiling, add the grated potato and cook until tender – remembering to stir constantly so it doesn’t catch on the bottom (this will take around 10 minutes).

• Take the sautéed mirepoix in the separate pan and add to the milk/cream mixture, then also add the mushrooms, retaining a handful as a garnish if you wish.

• Bring back to the boil and blend in a food processer until smooth. Season to taste.

• Serve hot garnished with roast mushrooms or crumbled blue cheese and ch hopped chives.

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Risotto (base) Perfect as a starter or supper dish

INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4 - 6

2 litres of chicken or vegetable stock 500g carnaroli rice 2 finely diced shallots Butter Ingredients of your choice to flavour Salt and pepper Parmesan cheese to garnish

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METHOD

• Heat stock in a pan.

• In a separate pan heat up butter until smoky then add rice and shallots and stir briefly until cooked but still without any colour.

• Add 3 - 4 ladles of warm stock to the rice and constantly stir until the stock is absorbed into the rice. Continue this technique, ladle by ladle, until the rice becomes al dente, cooked with a firm bite. Add another knob of butter and season to taste.

• This base can be flavoured with a range of ingredients such as a generous handful of roasted mushrooms and wilted buttered spinach, or a mixture of chicken and mushrooms, sliced and roasted.

• Garnish with freshly grated parmesan.

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Chicken and Mushroom Pie INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4

500g puff pastry 5 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 medium onions, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 850g chicken breast and thigh meat (50% of each) 4 sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped 2 bay leaves 250g small chestnut mushrooms, wiped and sliced beaten egg salt and pepper Plus ingredients for velouté (see below) You will need a casserole dish and 1.2 litre pie dish for the recipe, or four individual pie dishes

METHOD

• Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onions until pale golden brown, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and fry for 1- 2 minutes until softened. Using a slotted spoon transfer the onions and garlic to a casserole dish.

• Cut the chicken into 2.5cm cubes and poach/simmer in salted boiled water for 20 minutes until tender.

• Make a veloute sauce using the poaching liquid for the stock. See below.

• Cook the sliced mushrooms in butter until soft and add to the cooked veloute sauce.

• Pre heat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°/Gas 6.

• Add the cooked chicken to the veloute sauce and then transfer to the casserole dish with the onions and garlic. Adjust the seasoning to taste and leave to cool.

Add a pie bird if you wish.

• Roll out the pastry on a well-floured surface until about 5mm thick and at least 5cm wider than the pie dish. Brush the rim of the pie dish with beaten egg and place on strips of pastry, joining by overlapping where necessary, then brush with more beaten egg.

• Place the pastry lid carefully over the filling. Trim off the excess pastry with a sharp knife and knock up the edges. Brush with beaten egg, place the dish on a baking sheet and bake in the centre of the oven for 30 35minutes until puffed up and golden.

Velouté INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4

125g butter 125g flour 1 litre of chicken stock Salt and pepper

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METHOD

• Melt the butter until fizzing, then add the flour, mix and cook out until blended.

• Gradually pour in the stock and whisk to combine until smooth. Season to taste.

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Call & Collect on 01684 772394 Church St, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7LA

Ends 30/11/18.

Bredon based mobile service 01684 773900 or 07530 090 898 imperialcarpetcareuk@yahoo.co.uk

DRAPERS SPAR BREDON

IMPERIAL CARPET CARE

FREE POST & PACKING ON LINC CHRISTMAS CARDS, GIFTS, T-SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE*

FREE THAI BEER OR GLASS OF WINE WHEN YOU ORDER TWO COURSES*

Browse our online shop at www.lincfund.org then call 0300 422 4422 to claim your free delivery. *Valid until 30/11/18.

0300 422 4222 www.lincfund.org

*Valid when two diners order two courses and eat in.

Ends 30/11/18.

01684 772616 Main Road, Bredon, Glos GL20 7LW www.royaloakbredon.co.uk

LINC

THE ROYAL OAK BREDON

FREE GARDEN DESIGN AND GIFT ON COMPLETION OF YOUR NEW GARDEN*

FREE INTRODUCTORY PIANO LESSON – 1:1 ADULT, CHILD AND FAMILY TO SUIT

*On completion of construction phase when design is booked by 30/11/18. T’s & C’s apply.

01905 841405 or 07908 734 022 www.runelandscapedesign.co.uk

Call Simon Probert on 07720 400215 www.piano-lessons.net

RUNE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

SIMON PROBERT

FREE DE DIETRICH WARMING DRAWER WITH A NEW KITCHEN*

FREE P&P ON NEW WILDLIFE GIFT BOXES – IDEAL FOR CHRISTMAS

*Valid for kitchens designed and installed by Vale, minimum £10,000, ordered by 30/11/18. www.thevalegroup.com

VALE KITCHENS

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With a few lessons you can learn the tunes you love.

Offer ends 30/11/18.

Choose from Bees, Butterflies, Birds or Hedgehogs.

Call 01905 754919 & quote LITV by 30/11/18.

01905 754919 Sorry discount not available online www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk

WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

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INDEX OF ENTRIES Alarms & Security Buzz Electrical Ltd Agricultural Supplies Crofts @Folly Gardens Folly Gardens Vets P & D Engineering Tewkesbury Garden Centre

31 60 47 43/60 30/76

Appliances The Vale Group

38

Artists / Picture Framing Picture Scene

26

Assisted Living Richmond Care Villages Awnings Homechoice Blinds Bathrooms Vale Heating & Plumbing TEM Plumbing

7 28 41/49 60

Carpentry Mike Dudfield & Son On The Level

30 36

Carpet Cleaning Imperial Carpet Care

36

CCTV & Security Buzz Electrical

31

Central Heating / Plumbing Vale Heating & Plumbing TEM Plumbing

41/49 60

Charities LINC Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust St Richard’s Hospice Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

48/56 22 42 10/16

Chiropractor Back on Track

18 40 26 36

Beds & Bedroom Furniture The Vale Group

38

Cleaning & Ironing Abbey Cleaning Services Bredon Hill Cleaning Services Imperial Carpet Care

Blinds & Awnings Homechoice Blinds

28

Coal / Calor Gas Tewkesbury Garden Centre

30/76

41/49 60

Complementary Therapy Back on Track Positive Exchange

18 44

Competitions Graham West Hair Design The Festive Gift Fair The Roses

21 71 37

Boiler Engineers / Installations Vale Heating & Plumbing TEM Plumbing Building & Groundworks Alderwood Construction L.C Millar & Sons Monarch Home Improvements Park & Landscapes Building Merchants Cotswold & Vale Supplies

22 46 59 40 18

Business Advice Cluer HR Thomson & Bancks Solicitors

27 46

Butchers Meadows Farm Shop

54

Cabinet Maker Nigel Copp Calor Gas / Coal Merchants Tewkesbury Garden Centre Care Homes Richmond Care Villages Car Sales / Repairs Eddie’s Autos

28

Computer Services Beckford Computers Conservatories L+L Installations Monarch Home Improvements

4 9/44/75 59

Convenience Store Drapers Spar Bredon

54

Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds

28

7

Days Out / Events Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Bredon Gig2Give LINC The Roses Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

22 55 48 35 10/16

34

Diet / Weight Management Positive Exchange

44

30/76

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Dog Food Folly Gardens Vets

47

Dog Grooming Crofts @Folly Gardens

60

Dry Stone Walling Alderwood Construction L.C Millar & Sons Rune 2

22 46 9

Electrical Appliances The Vale Group

38

Electrician Buzz Electrical Vale Heating & Plumbing

31 41/49

Estate & Letting Agents Errington Smith Fine & Country

5 45

Farm Shop Meadows Farm Shop

54

Finance / Insurance Spencer Holliday

25

Firewood Cotswold & Vale Supplies Tewkesbury Garden Centre

18 30/76

Florist The Flower Shed

20

Function Rooms / Venues Brown’s Garden Restaurant The Bell Eckington

30 32

Funeral Directors / Services E Hill & Son Merstow Green

26 17

Furniture - Indoors & Out Nigel Copp Severn Seating Tewkesbury Garden Centre The Vale Group Garages Eddie’s Autos

28 20 30/76 38 34

Garden Supplies Cotswold & Vale Supplies P & D Engineering Severn Seating Tewkesbury Garden Centre

18 43/60 20 30/76

Gardening & Landscaping Cotswold & Vale Supplies L C Millar & Sons Park & Landscapes

18 46 40

73

INDEX OF ENTRIES Gardening & Landscaping Place Maintenance Rune WaterStone

44 29 59

Gates & Entry Systems Buzz Electrical

31

Green / Energy Issues Buzz Electrical Vale Heating & Plumbing

31 41/49

Guttering Guttering Solutions Abbey Cleaning Services LCM Flat Roofing L+L Installations Monarch Home Improvements

34 40 48 9/44/75 59

Hairdressers Graham West Hair Design

19

Handyman Mike Dudfield & Son TEM Plumbing

30 60

Health LINC St Richards Human Resources Cluer HR Solutions Hypnotherapy Positive Exchange Ironing & Cleaning Services Bredon Hill Cleaning Services Kitchens On The Level The Vale Group Vale Heating & Plumbing

48/56 42 27 44 26 36 38 41/49

Legal Services Thomson & Bancks

46

Lettings Errington Smith Fine & Country

5 45

Logs & Fuel Cotswold & Vale Supplies Tewkesbury Garden Centre

18 30/76

Pensions & Investments Spencer Holliday Pet Supplies & Services Crofts @Folly Gardens Folly Gardens Vets Tewkesbury Garden Centre Piano Lessons Simon Probert

60 47 30/76 4

Plumbing & Heating Vale Heating & Plumbing TEM Plumbing

41/49 60

Ponds, Pools & Aquatics Rune Tewkesbury Garden Centre WaterStone

29 30/76 59

Property Sales & Lettings Errington Smith Fine & Country Richmond Care Villages

5 45 7

Recycling & Waste Removal Budget Skips

3

Reiki Positive Exchange

44

Restaurants Brown’s Garden Restaurant Belle House The Bell Eckington The Royal Oak (Eastern Thai)

30 61 32 28

Retirement Villages Richmond Care Villages

7

Roofing & Guttering Guttering Solutions Abbey Cleaning Services LCM Flat Roofing

34 40 48

Rural Supplies Crofts @Folly Gardens Folly Gardens Vets P & D Engineering Tewkesbury Garden Centre Schools & Education Dodderhill Independent Girls

Newspapers Drapers Spar Bredon

54

Painting & Decorating AB Painting & Decorating Mike Dudfield & Son

Security / CCTV Buzz Electrical

20 30

Skips Budget Skips

74

25

60 47 43/60 30/76 2 31 3

Soft Furnishings Homechoice Blinds

28

Solicitors Thomson & Bancks

46

Swimming Pools WaterStone

59

Take-Away Food The Royal Oak (Eastern Thai)

28

Theatre / Events The Roses Theatre

35

Tiles & Tiling Vale Heating & Plumbing Ltd

41/49

Timber Merchants Cotswold & Vale Supplies

18

Tree Surgeon Park & Landscapes

40

Tyres Eddie’s Autos

34

Veterinary Surgeons Folly Gardens

47

Volunteering LINC St Richard’s Hospice

48 42

Waste Removal & Recycling Budget Skips Place Maintenance (Top Soil)

3 44

Websites & Maintenance Beckford Computer Services Belle House

4 61

Wedding & Events The Bell Eckington The Flower Shed

32 20

Weight Management Positive Exchange

44

Windows & Doors L+L Installations Monarch Home Improvements

9/44/75 59

Window & Conservatory Cleaning Abbey Cleaning Services Wood Burning Stoves Vale Heating & Plumbing TEM Plumbing

40 41/49 60

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Festive Shopping Event Thurs 29th Nov 5.30-8.30pm

Everything You Need To Make Your Garden Grow Autumn bedding, shrubs and bulbs, seasonal plant offers Bird food, bird boxes, tables and feeders Garden tools from Fiskars and Kent & Stowe Wide range of winter fuels - logs, coal and gas Eden Halls Greenhouse and Nordic Garden Buildings from L+L

Seasonal Cards, Gifts and Country Style Homewares Kitchen and homewares, bulb kits, candles and gourmet treats Coming soon… artificial Christmas trees, fairy lights, baubles, swags and garlands Fresh locally grown Christmas trees available in December

Superb autumn offers on Eden Halls Greenhouses until 30/11/18 Drop in to nd out more Brookes’ Greengrocer open all day Thursday & Friday + Sat morning - FREE parking Regular Opening Hours Mon-Sat 9-5.30, Sun 10-4.

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

Call us on 01684 293103

www.tewkesburygardencentre.com

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