Wye Valley & The Welsh Marches NOW - April 2016

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LOOK GREAT ON THE SCHOOL RUN

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WHAT’S ON NOW

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the entrance to your home is the focal point of its kerb appeal and it can also reflect the home’s interior design. Adding a blast of colour is an easy way to drastically increase the kerb appeal.

5 ways to improve your

kerb appeal Kerb appeal is one of the most important factors to take into account if you are looking at renting or selling your house. It can also be an easy way to give your home a fresh new look and give a lasting first impression to your guests and neighbours.

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Adding a blast of colour is an easy way to drastically increase the kerb appeal

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mproving the kerb appeal of your

our

creating

You can even use lighting to light up

home doesn’t have to be a big

symmetry at the front of your house

the edges of a pathway, this looks

undertaking; use these 5 ways to

can create a lasting effect. You can

especially appealing if the pathway is

change your kerb appeal from a

create symmetry effortlessly using

decorative in some way.

basic before to an inspiring after!

Spruce up the entrance The entrance to your home is the focal point of its kerb appeal and it can also reflect the home’s interior design. Adding a blast of colour is an easy way to drastically increase the kerb appeal. If you are happy with the condition and colour then you can still give it a fresh look by cleaning it and using metal polish on

subconscious

and

planting and lighting which will draw the eye and create a clean and smart look. An example of using plants is by placing two identical planters on either side of the door. Planters can be easily made with some organisation and planning. Don’t be afraid to get creative with colours and shape. You can even make your own with help from my other article in this issue: Creating Creative Planters. You

Accessorise Adding design accessories are a quick and easy way to draw the eye and complete your front of house look. A candle, a designer door mat or even a small piece of furniture are just some examples. My personal favourite are hanging baskets that reflects the current season and matches with your door colour.

can apply the same idea with lighting

Maintain the essentials

by fixing a pair of lights on to the

House numbers, the door fittings,

wall either side of the door, but keep

a wall-mounted postbox, and an

Create symmetry

in mind that if the lights are too big

overhead light fixture are all elements

Symmetrical design positively effects

or too ornate they can look brash.

that can add style and interest to your

the knob and fixtures. This polished look makes the house more inviting.

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Adding design accessories are a quick and easy way to draw the eye

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SEEDS OF CHANGE Looking for unique and original finishing touches

to your home decor? For a one-off work of art created

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by a local artist visit Gallery@OMP.

creative

coming

impressionist oils of the local

together of 6 artists

landscape.

each with a connection

Nicola Jedrzejczak is showing

to the Marches. Rob

altered book sculptures.

Parkin will be creating at the gallery Wednesday to Sunday, the start of a five-year project to catalogue the UK’s wild flowers.

A contrast to his paintings of wild birds and landscapes.

Internationally ceramicist

Ken

Recent graduate

Open from 29th March to 24th April 2016, 10am-5pm MondaySaturday, Sundays 11am-4pm and

the

Gallery@Night,

a

special late night opening each Thursday to 8pm.

renowned Eastman

is

showing abstract pieces. By contrast master potter, Tony Hall, exhibits smaller spherical ash-

Throughout visitors will be able to see the 16th century fresco of Hereford Castle and ornate plaster

ceiling

commissioned

by one of the mayors who used

glazed vessels and bowls plus

this heritage building. Gallery@

slip-ware carved jugs.

OMP is now available to hire for

Cownie’s

linear

Emma

graphic

oils

contrast with Vanessa Pomeroy’s

contemporary artists to exhibit from the end of May 2016.

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You can even use lighting to light up the edges of a pathway

home's exterior kerb appeal. If they

dramatically change the look of your

out as it gets the person interested

are out of date or rusting, your home

home as they cover so much surface

into the right frame of mind before

may not be conveying the aesthetic

area of the front of your house. One

they have even stepped through

you think it is. Maintaining them is easy

way to upgrade your windows is to

the front door. The house market is

and should be completed regularly.

install some window boxes which

all about split decisions and it takes

If you are thinking about replacing

can add tons of character to a house.

perspective homeowners 8 seconds

them remember that they work best

Wooden window boxes are perfect

if they function collectively rather than

to achieve that cottage feel, but if

mixing pieces with different designs

you are looking for something more

and colours. The same idea can be

contemporary then choose copper

implemented to larger objects like

or iron as the material. Fill them

the guttering, window sills and the

with plants that match your outdoor

gate. These should all be maintained

lighting and colour scheme.

regularly and match visually if they can.

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Symmetrical design cues positively effects our subconscious and creating symmetry at the front of your house can create a lasting effect

Combining all these steps will create

Upgrade your windows

a better feeling when approaching

Do not let the only design feature

the front door and thus increasing

of your window be the design of

your kerb appeal. Improving your

the net curtains from within your

kerb appeal is important when

home. Windows have the potential to

looking to sell your house or rent it

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to make a decision about a house so first impressions are vital.

Creating a clean, welcoming facade isn’t just important when selling or renting your home. Taking a fresh look and carrying out some simple alterations to your driveway or front garden can help alleviate stress when arriving home after a hard day’s work and generally makes coming home each day that little bit more pleasant.

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creating creative

planters Planters of the past went hand in hand with terra-cotta, but gone are the days where this was the case. Those pervasive red clay pots, long beloved by gardeners, make great showcases for plants of all kinds, but they have some

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limitations and are now seriously outdated.

f you are looking for alternatives, you

project is sure to add visual interest

over the holes, this will keep the soil

will find plenty of containers made

and colour in your landscape or even

from washing out. If you require more

from various materials. From rugged

your living room! Before you get your

drainage then add to 2 to 3 inches of

stone to lightweight fibreglass, they

greenfingers out there are some tips

gravel on top of the shard.

look good, age gracefully and can hold

and guidelines to keep in mind when

up all year-round in any climate. A local

creating your creative planters:

Soil

Drainage

not as easy as filling up your planters

gardening store will hold a good stock with a wide variety.

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Choosing the soil is, unfortunately,

Your prized planter will need watering

with excess garden soil. Garden soil

Another way to cater to your very

and the amount of drainage holes will

does not offer enough air, water or

specific needs is to make the

affect how much water is required

nutrients for container grown plants.

planters yourself; this gives you

and how often you will need to water.

Containers

total creative freedom and can save

You can manage the drainage holes

potting soil, or soil mixed with sand

some money as well. This simple DIY

by placing a layer of pottery shards

or perlite for drainage. Ask your

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local nursery or gardening centre

you stay within the guidelines. Here

mini display for both the indoors

for potting soil that is water-retentive

are some of our favourite successful

and outdoors.

in order to lock in the moisture and

creations that you can try for

nutrients. To put the finishing touches

yourself or use as inspiration.

to a healthy planter you can add a slow-release fertilizer to the soil when planting; once plants are established, continue to feed regularly. Remember that the type of soil mix also depends

A colourful colander can be used as a perfect planter. There is no need to drill drainage holes and you have

on the plant being used.

the option to place a chain or strong

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DIY hanging basket. Loaf tins are

The best flowers for containers can

another easy way to make funky

be found in the “annual” or “bedding

planters. Pots and pans can even be

plants” section of the garden centre.

used and come in a variety of shapes

While they only live one summer,

and sizes for all different styles. You

they’ll bloom the entire season.

Other flowering plants (such as perennials, bulbs, and shrubs) may

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Kitchen Delights

rope to each handle and voila! A

just need a drill strong enough to get through the tough metal.

Mighty Minis Mini Planters are awesomely cute and are perfect for giving a room a subtle fresh feeling. These are very intricate and can be tricky so being patient is key. Some of my favourite examples of these delicate planters are made from egg cups, light bulbs, books and even bottle corks! These are best used with plants that do not require much water or care and are best for indoor use for example succulents and cacti.

Whether you’re planning to use them as the basis for a courtyard

be blooming beautifully right now,

Use the gifts of

container garden, to hold a pair of

but the flowers will be gone in a few

Mother Nature

shrubs on either side of a front entry,

weeks. Don’t forget to read the labels

Tree trunks can be modified to

or simply to add visual interest and

to be sure your chosen spot offers

create a table-top of flowers and

colour in your landscape—or even in

the right light and temperature

can transform a ugly stump to a

your living room—creating a planter

conditions for the plants.

beautiful display. Empty shells can

Now you can apply these tips to

also be filled carefully and drilled

is a great way to achieve all this.

almost any container imaginable if

appropriately to create a wonderful

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Manor House and Moat Š Steve Betts

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A snapshot of rural Herefordshire

in the gardens at Brockhampton Estate The gardens at Brockhampton estate are famous for their verdant appearance. The medieval moated manor house is surrounded by plants and flowers of all shapes and sizes. Trees, shrubs and pretty flowers encircle the manor house and

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provide interest for visitors whatever the season.

he planting around the manor house reflects the way

planting scheme and also to share with visitors the kind of plants

in which the gardens have changed and been altered

which Mrs Dennett, who lived here in the early 20 century, may have

by the different families that have lived here giving us a

grown in her kitchen garden behind the manor house.

view back through more than 600 years of history.

The orchards in the fields behind the manor house are gradually

Archaeological investigations and pollen analysis carried out last

being replanted with traditional varieties of fruit trees- we have

year as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded summer of archaeology

already been gifted with more than a dozen traditional apple

revealed that when the house was built, around 1425 by John

varieties curtesy of Henry May and his historic heritage apple

Dumbleton, it was surrounded by cereal crops such as oats (Avena

collection. More will be added over the coming years to ensure that

sativum), threshing wheat (Triticum aestivum), hulled barley

traditional orchard trees, such an important part of the traditional

(Hordeum vulgare) and other cereal crops. This shows that the

local economy, are preserved for the future. We hope to increase

families that lived here were making the most of the rich productivity

the presence of orchards found at lower Brockhampton back to

of Herefordshire soils and producing much of their own food. It

the number found on maps of the estate dating from the late 19

seems as if the medieval farmers were experts in making the most

Century. At this time the three fields behind the manor house were

of the resources available to them- they mixed their household waste

filled with fruit trees. Today only one of these fields immediately

into the soils around the manor house in order to enrich and increase

behind the manor house is still an orchard.

the fertility and productivity of these soils. This is similar to how we produce garden compost today using household leftovers and food

Over the next few years the countryside teams of staff and

scraps- a cheap and efficient way of enriching soils for plants.

volunteers will be working hard to replant a further two fields with

The gardens around the manor house today are filled with

help to improve biodiversity and sustainability at Brockhampton.

blooms and have a relaxed cottage garden appearance. We can

Under current legislation orchards are not protected and it is part

thank the last farming family that lived here in the 1950s, the

of the important conservation work that is carried out at National

Freegards, for this- Valentine and Marion were keen gardeners

Trust properties across the country that we help to preserve

and they were responsible for planting many of the bulbs which

traditional fruit trees which may not have the commercial appeal of

bloom in the spring along the driveway and in the damson

some modern fruit varieties but which are a very important part of

orchard adjacent to the manor house.

our historic legacy. At Brockhampton in particular we already have

fruit trees which will better reflect the history of the estate and also

some very special bugs which live in the ancient orchards found on The gardening teams which tend the plants at Brockhampton today are

the Estate. The noble chafer beetle spends part of its life cycle living

hoping to build upon these legacies from the past and to incorporate

in the rotten wood found in old orchards. Much smaller and harder

planting techniques and traditional plant varieties from different eras

to spot is the Mistletoe weevil which lives in apple trees found in the

of the estate history into the borders and gardens around the manor

orchards around Brockhampton. Increasing the number of orchard

house. Inspired by the discoveries during the archaeology project

trees at Brockhampton will help to ensure this rare and endangered

in the near future we hope to incorporate medieval herbs into the

creature has somewhere to live and thrive in the future.

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Central Roofing: Keeping a roof over our heads for over 50 years The Grandfather of current Central Group Chairman, Phil Perry, started the business in the 1960’s and over

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he

the years the generations have built a national business with a strong reputation. domestic

are able to give clients advice and provide certificates

properties with roofing solutions; now that the

company

started

supplying

on completion of work as well as a 10 year guarantee,

business has developed Central Roofing have

without having to approach Building Control. Central

a dedicated local domestic division providing

Roofing takes the hassle out of the job for you!”

quality customer care across the 50 miles from the state of the art Hereford HQ on Holmer Road including; Powys,

Central Roofing are regularly praised by clients. Mrs Cleeves

Monmouthshire, Forest of Dean and Brecon.

of Monmouth wrote; “…the extra insulation that you

The foundations of the business are firmly rooted in Hereford

noticeably….The site was always left tidy and secure…

and the local community is very important “We’re a family

on completion of the work my house looks excellent.”

business that employs local people, supports the local economy and local community projects.” Central Roofing sponsor Luctonians Rugby Club, Pegasus Football Club, British Judo’s Alex Quinn and Lea Woods of the British Touring Car Championships, as well as smaller community groups.

added to my flat roof improved the temperature indoors

Pritchard’s of King Street Hereford emailed a letter of commendation on completion of work at the central city site with difficult access, saying: “Thank you and your company for completing this tricky job. (The team) worked tirelessly and maintained a level of cleanliness that was quite

Central Roofing provide homeowners with impartial advice

outstanding…Everything has been left as they began

on their roofing solutions using knowledge and experience,

with the terrace and roof garden carefully restored.”

as well as products from a wide range of manufacturers ensuring the best solution for their property – whether

Phil continued: “Our team work together and many have

it’s a new porch roof, a new garage roof, repairing slates,

been with the company for over 20 years. Some starting

providing insulation, clearing gutters or fitting new fascia’s

as apprentices or workman and are now foreman on site

and gutters. The large workforce can also be available for

or managing our offices in Bridgend or Carmarthen.”

any emergency work that needs to be undertaken.

the years, following manufacturers recommendations,

domestic clients down to, “our longevity and ability to

and has a prestigious client list including; EDF Energy’s’

get the job done properly. Customers are pleased with

Nuclear Power station at Dungeness, Royal Mint and

the high standard of work but also the professional

Hilton Group.

accreditation we hold and warranty we can provide.”

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The successful commercial division has developed over

Phil puts the company’s continued success with its

Central Roofing are pleased to continue to offer high

The award winning company is a member of National

quality products and customer service to their local clients.

Federation of Roofing Contractors, trade associations

“Although we have grown to a respected national

and has won a Gold Award for Health & Safety. “Our

company we are proud to continue to serve our domestic

Competent Roofer Scheme certificate means that we

clients in Hereford and the surrounding areas.”

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Bumblebee by Gillian Day

i Providing for pollinators Recently, some of our smallest species in the UK have been making big news: many insect species which pollinate our crops – and are thus vital for producing our food – are under threat. But exactly what is happening and what can we do to help?

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round 75 percent of the earth’s flowering plants

does the pressure to develop both uncultivated areas and

depend on insect pollination to set seed and it’s

brownfield sites – bad news for pollinators!

estimated that one out of every three bites of food is the result of insect pollination. So, not

As well as habitat loss, pollinators have to fight an increasing

only are these insects important for farming, they’re

number of diseases, often brought in by non-native species,

essential for life on earth as we know it!

and insecticides which are widely used in gardens and on

At least 1,500 species of insect pollinate plants in the UK including bumblebees, honeybees, solitary bees, hoverflies, wasps, flies, beetles, butterflies and moths. All have their own, often very specific, needs - some collecting nectar and pollen from just one plant species – but all need food and a home for shelter and for nest building.

The reason that many of our pollinators are under threat is that these two essentials have become less available as our landscape changes through growth in population and different farming practices.

arable crops. There are also concerns about what the effects of genetically modified crops might be to pollinators.

But the good news is that there are lots of projects underway to help our pollinators – and lots of things that everyone can do at home. At Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, we manage our nature reserves to support a wide range of pollinators and our small wildlife garden at Lower House Farm showcases many of the flowering plants which pollinators love.

As well as designing your garden to be perfect for pollinators with native plants, bug hotels and wild areas,

Pollinators naturally thrive in areas full of wildflowers (many

avoid insecticides if possible and always follow the

of which are often categorised as weeds) with natural

manufacturers’ instructions. Buying organic food also

shelter such as dead trees or piles of logs. These types of

supports farmers who farm without pesticides – another

spaces are increasingly rare both in urban and rural areas

positive for pollinators!

as we try to make landscapes as productive as possible –

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whether by building on them or intensively farming them.

For more information about pollinators go

As the population increases, land value rises and so in turn

to www.wildlifetrusts.org/bees-needs

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Belmont Vets Belmont Vets is a long established Hereford veterinary practice which has now divided

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into two specialised teams: Belmont Vets Small Animal and Belmont Farm and Equine.

elmont vets is a long established veterinary

As part of our commitment to helping our clients we try to

practice. We are a modern, forward thinking

run campaigns to increase awareness of certain conditions.

practice with a very caring team of receptionists,

This April our campaign will focus on arthritis. We think it is

nurses and vets. I am immensely proud of our team

a disease which is underestimated and would like to help

who have achieved nominations for Pet Plan 'Practice of the

people to recognise the signs and treatment possibilities to

year award', Sophie and Elliot for 'Vet of the year award' and

help our faithful friends!

Sandra for 'Nurse of the year award' in 2016.

We are also starting puppy socials on the third Thursday of We have recently launched our Lifetime Care Club which is

every month. We have liaised with Marie Yates, a local dog

a health plan for cats, dogs and rabbits. It provides cover

trainer, who will be running the sessions alongside either a

for preventative health measures (vaccinations, worming, de fleaing etc) which ensures the basics are covered for your pets while spreading the cost throughout the year, providing significant savings and allowing you to plan the cost of your

vet or nurse from the practice. This is a great opportunity for puppies to meet others and hopefully go on to further puppy training sessions led by Marie.

pets veterinary needs. We help by sending reminders of

Please

when treatments should be applied/administered and when

information about any of these initiatives on

it is time to collect the next batch!

01432 370155.

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the

practice

for

further

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IT'S SHOW TIME! Homebuyers have been presented with a rare opportunity to buy a beautiful and affordable new home in the popular town of Monmouth with the opening of Redcliffe Homes' new Llangattock Court development. Visitors are now welcome to enjoy a look around the newly-opened show apartment on the development, which is located close to the centre of the historic town.

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onmouth is a popular town to live in,

Lorraine Kendrick, Marketing and Sales Manager,

not only for its natural beauty and

at

thriving town centre but also because

very excited about opening this development

it is within easy reach of a number of

local commercial centres such as Cardiff, Newport, Hereford and Bristol. The town itself has a range of shops, facilities, pubs, restaurants, cafes, sports and activities, and excellent schools.

Whether

you're

commuting,

you'll

retired, be

Homes

"We've

comments:

been

to buyers and I'm pleased to say the show apartment at Llangattock Court looks fantastic.

This really is a unique chance to buy a new and affordable apartment in this popular location a rare opportunity to take the first step on the

working

glad

Redcliffe

of

nearby

the

or

ladder in this popular town."

luxurious

comfort that comes as standard with one of

Prices for these beautiful homes start at £205,000

these apartments. Redcliffe always ensures total

for

attention to detail when they build their homes,

£230,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are

a fact which is evident in the thoughtful design that maximises both space and style, and the outstanding finish. These apartments have been designed by renowned Welsh architects Powell Dobson, who have absorbed the spirit of the local area and combined it with a modern twist.

the

one-bedroom

apartment

and

from

just 16 apartments available, which are expected to sell quickly. Redcliffe are also offering to provide flooring throughout every apartment reserved by 29th April, which will save buyers a substantial sum that they can instead use on making their new house into a home.

The apartments at Llangattock Court have been designed to be bright and airy, with light flooding

The other great news is that Help to Buy applies to all

through large windows. On beautiful sunny days,

apartments on this development, meaning that on a

you can stroll out on to either a balcony or ground

£230,000 apartment, buyers will need a mortgage

floor terrace, available on specific apartments, as you bring the outside in and watch the world go by. The higher floor apartments offer unique views of the Monmouthshire countryside and architecture.

stunning apartment in a sought-after location a huge step closer.

For

more

information,

kitchens and bathrooms, with allocated car parking

sales

advisor

Fiona

behind a gated entrance, as well as access to the

or visit the Marketing Suite which is

communal garden areas and a cycle store.

open

All apartments are spacious and have well- appointed

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of £172,500. This brings the dream of living in a

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Monday,

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How to look great on

the school run... in minutes Does this sound familiar? It’s Monday morning, you’re on the school run and it’s chaotic.

You’ve got the children up, dressed and fed, checked the homework situation, just about remembered their PE kit. And then it’s a mad flurry getting them to school on time.

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aking yourself look great is at the

Magic make up

bottom of the list. How could you

There’s a secret to looking alive and vibrant in

possibly find the time? And besides,

seconds. Actually, there are two: Mineral foundation

you may embarrass the kids – or the

and Lipstick. And that’s it. When you’re short of time,

other mums, who’ve just struggled with the same

don’t worry about eye make-up. A brush of mineral

morning routine.

foundation takes about 20 seconds.

But what if we said you could look effortlessly stylish

A quick slip of lipstick or lip gloss, in your most

in a matter of minutes? And feel great about how

delicious `wow’ colour, will have more impact than

you look. You wouldn’t believe us, right? Here’s how:

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make your eyes sparkle – and sometimes, that’s enough to make you feel wonderful.

The effortless wardrobe On the busiest of school run mornings, imagine having a choice of stuff in your wardrobe that you can just grab and put on, knowing it will look fabulous.

If that sounds impossible, don’t worry. You’re not alone. We’ve all stood in front of bulging wardrobes thinking `I’ve absolutely nothing to wear’. So what’s the solution?

In short, colour. Once you know which spectrum of colours make you look great, your wardrobe becomes a joy. You can pick clothes at random, even in the dark. Everything goes together. Getting dressed is easy, and it takes a matter of seconds. On chaotic mornings, it’s a life-saver.

The power of accessories To be honest, you only need one gorgeous accessory to make you look and feel alive and bright on the school run.

It could be a good quality shoulder bag or how about a stunning scarf? Just pick your best colour, drop it around your neck, and you’re good to go.

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Give yourself permission to look good When it comes to spending money, busy mums often put themselves last. It’s completely understandable, especially if you’re on a tight budget.

look good, everyone wins - especially your kids.

You don’t have to spend a fortune. That fabulous lippy alone will make all the difference. Wear it every day on the school run – you can be as windswept and muddy as you like, you’ll still look wonderful.

When you feel great on a daily basis your family reaps the benefits. Once you give yourself permission to look good, everyone wins ¯ especially your kids.

The trick is to be consistent. Once you’ve found that perfect lipstick, the colours that make you look younger

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accessories that speak your language, wear them every day. A couple of weeks, the other mums will start asking what your secret is. You’ll be the most stylish person in the playground.

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Ingredients for the pastry

B 200g plain flour B 200g self raising flour B 250g baking margarine B 100g caster sugar B Milk to mix B Cherry jam

2-3 hours in the fridge.

3 Roll the pastry out and line a 14’ x 7’ tin. Prick the base and line with parchment paper and place baking beans on paper.

Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees until light but firm.

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Ingredients for the SPONGE

B 60g baking margarine B 60g caster sugar B 3 eggs B 100g ground almonds B Milk to mix B Flaked almonds and icing sugar to decorate Method for the pastry 1 Sieve both flours together, rub in the baking margarine until it

METHOD for the Sponge 5 Cream the baking margarine and caster sugar until the consistency is light and fluffy.

6 Add one egg at a time and sieve in flour.

7 Add 100g ground almonds to the mixture and add some milk to create a dropping consistency, spread the almond mix on top of the cherry jam.

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31 years of Beautiful Beers!

Casting an eye around Wye Valley Brewery in rural Herefordshire, it is hard to imagine how far and how quickly this family-run business has progressed from humble beginnings to leading regional brewer.

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eter Amor first started Wye Valley Brewery in tiny

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) named Wye

premises to the rear of the Nags Head in Canon

Valley Brewery as ‘Best Green Business’ .

Pyon back in 1985, but was soon on the lookout for somewhere bigger. Fortunately, he didn’t have

Now into its 31st year of trading, it’s safe to say that Wye

to wait long, as in 1986 the opportunity arose to take on

Valley Brewery’s reputation as a brewer of great tasting beer

the lease for an under-performing and rather lack-lustre

and ambassador for real ale, real pubs and real people is

pub in Hereford, formerly known as The Lamb Hotel. Of

widely recognised. Of course, that doesn’t mean they will be

course, we all know it better as The Barrels, which in itself

resting on their laurels… With over 8 million pints of beer a

has become a Hereford institution and a firm favourite of

year brewed under the well-known names HPA, Butty Bach,

many of the UK’s top beer bloggers and journalists.

Wye Valley Bitter and, of course, Dorothy Goodbody, it makes

By the time Peter’s son, Vernon, came on-board, following his training at Young’s Brewery in London, the family business had outgrown their home at The Barrels. So in 2001, Wye Valley Brewery moved lock, stock and (beer) barrel to the redundant Symond’s Cider Works in Stoke Lacy – a 9-acre site where they could continue to flourish and grow.

Despite their continued success, the business’s ethos remains unchanged: traditionally brewed beer using only the finest local ingredients; championing pubs as the heart of local communities; delivering exceptional customer service that is personal to each pub and upholding a responsibility to be energy-efficient and ‘green’.

perfect sense the brewery gives each of their brilliant brands a makeover, as well as introducing us to new beers to boot!

So keep an eye out for exciting things to come, along with the new corporate logo that celebrates Wye Valley Brewery’s heritage, hops and beautiful beers!

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KEEPING ACTIVE

Start / Finish: The walk starts / ends at the Fownhope arish Church.

Public Transport: The nearest railway station is at Hereford. There is a Yeomans Bus Service 453 from Hereford to Fownhope (Mon to Sat).

Please check timetables. Parking: There is a car park near Fownhope sports field and community centre. If you park here, start the walk at point 2 near the sewage works. O/S Map: Explorer 189/ Distance: 7 miles. Shorter 3.5 mile option (see sketch-map). Time: Take all day for this walk through the stunning scenery. Refreshments: Take a picnic.

There is a village shop and two pubs in Fownhope serving coffee and meals. Groups phone in advance. Terrain: Boots are essential, poles are useful. This walk has varied terrain with moderate climbs to a maximum height of 606 feet. There are stiles, gates and steep woodland steps so totally unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs except to explore the village of Fownhope. Do not attempt walk if river is in flood.

across the corner of the private garden taking another stile out.

4: Cross the stile and go through the farm gate. Shortly, cross the tributary stream. Straight ahead is the outline of Capler Hill-Fort.

Near Capler Cottages, the path goes sharply up the slope to the

HISTORY: Capler is derived from the word Cape which means a

track above. Turn right and follow the track back down to the

‘look out place’. Nearby How Caple and Kings Caple are derived

river level. Walk along the beautiful riverside for just over a mile.

from the same core word. The Iron Age Hill-Fort on Capler Hill

You will see the spire of Ballingham Church across the River Wye.

(800BC to 42AD) has a double layer of ditches with mounds

5: The walk continues up the ancient track that veers away from

separating them enclosing an area of 10 acres. The Hill-Fort has an entrance at the eastern end and possibly one on southern side. There is a mound that could be a burial mound. It was believed at one time not to have been occupied.

1: From Fownhope Parish Church, walk down Capler Lane. Take the track on the right to the Community Centre. Walk across the corner towards the right end of the Sewage Works. A longer walk follows curve of the River Wye to point 4 at Mancell’s Ferry.

2: The main walk goes through the small metal gate, over the stile and behind the Sewage Works onto the track. Cross the track and through the kiss-gate. Turn right and walk with the hedge on the right to another stile. Walk diagonally across to the coppice and walk up hill with the woodland on the right to the way-marker.

3: There is a well used ‘permissive path’ that cuts diagonally from point 3 towards point 4 via a red sandstone barn. The walk drops down the slope, round the foot of the river terrace, turns right and follows the hedge along the generous swathe of grass left by the farmer, to the weir near Mancell’s Ferry. Cross the stile and bear right

the river and goes gently uphill to the lane above. At the top, turn left and walk along the lane through the edge of the hamlet of Brockhampton for one third of a mile. Take the old route on the left signed posted Wye Valley Walk LDP, which rejoins the lane near the viewpoint at Capler Lodge.

6: Just past the lodge, turn right along the Wye Valley Walk and climb gently up to the Capler Camp Iron Age Hill Fort. At the junction in the paths turn right then right again following the Wye Valley Walk. At the hill fort, turn right and walk along one of the levels of the camp towards the ‘entrance’ at the eastern end.

7: Please treat the ancient monument with respect. When you are ready to leave, walk down past the farm buildings to the stile and drop steeply down the woodland steps to the gap in the hedge on the right then left through the small gate. Walk down the left side of the field to the bottom left corner. Continue down the grass strip to the farm buildings and through the silver birches and the gate to the Fownhope Farm shop. Take the path round the right edge of the farm to the drive.

8: Turn left then right through the barns of ‘Caplor Farm’, keeping left past some steps to exit through a small gate and fork right.

Walk down the valley and bear right round the pond. Cross the stile and follow the tributary stream down the valley.

9: Cross the stiled footbridge and walk straight up hill to the wide gap in the hedge. Follow the stone wall of the old house to the far end then left along the top of the bank. Cross the stile through the solar panel farm. Keep straight on. After 100 yards, take the path down the slope on the right, over the stile and down to the large gate.

10: Pass the old granary. Follow the drive to the lane and turn right. Shortly, turn left to the car park or continue to the village.

The walk ends at the Parish Church.

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Reredos and altar in the crypt of Hereford Cathedral, made by Clarke’s of Llandaff

Carved in stone The Thousand Years of Building With Stone, funded by a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, is now entering its final year. The staff and volunteer team are concentrating on collecting data for the crowd-sourced database www.buildingstones.org.uk and also researching the skills,

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techniques and people involved in exploiting stone

his has taken an interesting turn after we

After transcription, the information found by Mike

recruited Mike, a long distance volunteer based

has produced amongst other things, the names and

in Cardiff. Mike is interested in Penarth Alabaster,

specialisms of the workmen, their rates of pay over a

an unusual decorative stone found near Cardiff.

Penarth Alabaster was frequently used by W. Clarke of Llandaff, a family firm established in the mid 19th century

supplied and the sizes of blocks ordered. It has been possible to work out how many hours were spent on

that describe themselves these days as “church craftsmen

projects and be astonished at the length of the working

and restorers”. Another branch of the family, R. Clarke and Co.

week – sometimes up to 80 hours. Also amongst the

operated in Hereford and the two firms often collaborated.

records are photographs of the various family members

Mike has slowly been working his way through the Cardiff

of the firm and their employees.

company archives and passing on information that relates to projects in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. In return,

We are very grateful to W. Clarke's of Llandaff for providing

we have been looking out for Penarth alabaster in our area.

access to their archives.

We know that Clarke’s supplied a granite ledger stone with

If research and entering data appeals, we still

kerbs at a church in Tupsley, a reredos at Norton juxta

need volunteers to help with the project; please

Kempsey and an altar and reredos at Hereford Cathedral.

get in touch via buildingstones@worc.ac.uk

The company also spent two weeks in 1912 preparing

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and lifting the tessellated Roman mosaic excavated at Kenchester (the Roman town of Magnis) and mounting it in the stairwell of Hereford Museum.

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golden years

it pays to plan for the future Many of us find it hard to think about making a will or putting the right legal documents in place to protect our interests should we ever lose the capacity to make certain important decisions ourselves. It’s easier to bury our heads in the sand than contemplate what the future might hold.

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ut planning ahead is important. None of us

decisions, or to make those decisions for you, should

knows what lies ahead and any one of us

you ever lose the capacity to make those decisions

could fall victim to accident or illness. There

yourself.

are, for example, around 850,000 people in

the UK living with dementia, and someone is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury every 90 seconds.

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It is the easiest way to make sure people you choose and trust can step in and help manage your affairs if you need them to. And anyone acting on your behalf under an LPA must act in your best interests at all times.

taking out a power of attorney (LPA). An LPA lets you

An LPA can also take unnecessary stress away from

appoint one or more people to help you make certain

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difficult time. The alternative is a potentially costly

It is also important to give serious thought to writing a

and lengthy court application, where the court will

will. A will allows you to decide exactly what happens to

ultimately decide who will act for you.

your money and property when you die, and it makes

There are two types of LPA. A property and financial

it easier for family and friends to sort everything out.

affairs LPA covers things like paying bills, collecting

While many of us assume the people we want to will

pensions and decisions about your home. A health

benefit regardless, this simply isn’t the case. If you

and welfare LPA covers issues from your personal

don’t have will, the law decides what happens and this

preferences for day-to-day care to medical decisions and residential care. It can also cover your wishes about life-sustaining treatment.

Writing a will is particularly important if you have children

You can find out more about LPAs at gov.uk/power-

or other family who depend on you, or if you want to

of-attorney and you can even fill out the forms online.

leave something to people outside your immediate

Alternatively, if you have more complex affairs or

family circle. Once you have a will it’s worth checking it

would like extra reassurance, a legal professional can

every few years, or after a change in circumstances, to

draw one up for you.

For health and welfare matters, you might also want

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may not be in line with your wishes.

make sure it still reflects your wishes.

to consider an Advance Decision which sets out your

Putting the right legal documents in place now gives you

wishes for your medical care and what intervention

a choice about what happens, no matter what the future

you do or don’t want at any critical points.

holds. We should all give it serious thought.

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measure in many different styles and upholstery, with

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You may be finding it harder to go up the stairs and the Centre

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Hereford Mobility can also offer contract establishments. Some of their manufacturers are based in the UK and can offer quick delivery.

Along with electric chairs they have a fire side range in different seat

home with a custom designed stair lift. There are numerous options available to suit your own particular needs and they can be installed leaving your home looking just as good as before.

heights and full suites to complement your chosen chair. Electric

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EDUCATION

H Dyslexia is a learning difference, a combination of strengths and weaknesses which affects the learning process in reading, spelling, writing and sometimes numeracy

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is derived from two Greek words, ‘dys’

meaning ‘difficulty’ and ‘lexicos’ meaning ‘words’.

The literal meaning is therefore ‘difficulty with words’, or difficulty reading and spelling words.

The Rose Report on Dyslexia (2009) has defined Dyslexia as follows:

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B Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.

B Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed.

B Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.

Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia. A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds to well-founded intervention teaching. The two definitions below that explains that dyslexia is a recognisable

Key Principles

BA

positive emotional climate is essential for children to

make progress.

B Learning environments need to be ‘dyslexia friendly’ across the whole school.

B Assessment

and intervention should initially be holistic/

systemic rather than focused on a perceived problem within a child/young person.

B The learning environment and teaching approaches should take account of the needs and strengths of each individual.

B Early intervention: schools should be able to take action without

PATTERN of strengths and difficulties that PERSISTS over time.

feeling the need to wait for the involvement of outside agencies.

The pattern can look different in different children. So no two

B Assessment should be done through teaching and observation

dyslexic students are the same.

DfE and British Dyslexia Association 'Dyslexia is a learning difference, a combination of strengths and weaknesses which affects the learning process in reading, spelling, writing and sometimes numeracy. Dyslexic learners may also have accompanying weaknesses in short term memory, sequencing and the speed at which they process information.

These are skills that everyone needs if they are to learn effectively in a busy classroom. They are also key skills for life.'

British Psychological Society Dyslexia is evident when accurate and fluent word reading and/or spelling develops incompletely or with great difficulty.

This focuses on literacy learning at the ‘word level’ and implies that the problem is severe and persistent despite appropriate learning opportunities. It provides the basis for a staged process of assessment through teaching.

CURRENT EDUCATION Vision There is a vision of inclusion in the schools where:

B Children and young people’s needs are met in schools.

B There is an expectation of success for all pupils.

B Children and young people learn skills and strategies that enable them to enjoy and achieve throughout their lives.

B Children and young people with dyslexia are fully included in all aspects of learning.

B All school staff should have the knowledge and expertise to help pupils with dyslexia overcome and/or reduce the associated barriers to learning.

B Schools and families are supported by Children’s Services or a third party acting on their behalf to fulfil these aims.

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over time, with monitoring of progress and provision.

B The active involvement of the children/young people and the support of their parents/carers is vital.

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COMPETITION

SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO AT THE LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL Ludlow Spring Festival 14-15 May, Ludlow Castle. This year’s Ludlow Spring Festival promises to be a real corker, bringing together the very best regional beer, food, music, plus gorgeous classic cars in the form of the Marches Transport Festival.

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his is a beer festival and so much more, with 200

cars – more than 200 will be rolling up over the weekend with many

plus glorious beers from more than 60 local brewers

of the larger cars (those that can’t fit through the castle gates) in

available to taste over the weekend. For those not so

the square on Sunday. You’ll be able to peruse pre war gems right

keen on beer, don’t worry there will also be ciders,

through to modern days classics of the 70’s and 80’s.

perry, fruit flavoured liqueurs and local wines. There will also be plenty of artisan producers too, so don’t wait till the September

This year’s Ludlow Spring Festival runs 14-15 May, however; there

Festival to stock up on your favourite products.

is a special preview evening on Friday 13 May when visitors can

More than 60 passionate small producers are exhibiting this

about their beers and sample the full selection. With prizes

year. So in addition to an array of great food to eat at the event;

handed out early in the weekend, favourites sell out quickly so

you’ll be able to take home some of the freshest, tastiest food

the Friday preview is an opportunity not to be missed.

around. The produce on offer is truly diverse and includes artisan cheeses and breads as well as fresh fish, meat and game; you’ll also find homemade cakes, fudge, preserves and pickles. A number of local cider, wine and liqueur makers are

‘Meet the Brewer’. It’s a unique opportunity to talk to brewers

Saturday and Sunday promise to be real family days out with lots and lots going on. As well as the food stands, music, classic cars and beer inside the castle (if that wasn’t enough) you can

also represented.

feast your way around Ludlow all weekend. On Saturday the Pate

The ‘Talks and Tipples’ area will be a full programme throughout

on Sunday those with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss the truly

the weekend. There’s also interactive classes where you can have

sumptuous Pudding Trail. To take part in either event costs just

a go pork pie making, create some delicious perfect bar snacks or

£3.00. The winners of both the Pate and Pudding Trails will receive

indulge in a trio of chocolate treats in interactive classes.

the covetted Peoples Choice Award.

Trail challenges you to sample and judge delicious pates while

As always the beer and food are accompanied by a wealth of great

Entry into the Festival starts at £6.50 for adults

music from jazz and blues to Latin and folk, as well as The Marches

and £2.00 for children 5-13, while under 5’s go free.

Transport Festival. A quick walk outside the Festival Pub marquee

For further information please visit

and you’ll find yourself amongst a dazzling array of fabulous classic

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Competition

Answer:

For your chance to win one of five pairs of two-day tickets to the Ludlow Spring Festival, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Name:

Name three things you can make in the interactive classes?

Address:

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Hotting up at Eastnor CastlE The much-loved family treasure hunt at Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, will be taking place over the Easter weekend every day from Good Friday 25th March to Bank Holiday Monday 28th March between 11am and 5.30pm.

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his year’s hunt is about EGGstraordinary Eastnor

win a giant chocolate egg in a basket! In addition, the

celebrating EGGstraordinary people! Visitors

Knight’s Maze, junior assault course, Land Rover Little

will need to find dressed up Easter chickens

Off-Roaders, adventure playground, mini zip wire, castle

and bunnies to solve clues about remarkable

shop, ice cream parlour and tea room will also be open

sportsmen, poets, and inventors to reveal one very famous person!

Hot on the heels of Easter is the annual Chilli Festival on 1st

The Castle General Manager David Littlewood says “This is

and 2nd May. Now in its 5th year, this much-loved festival

our favourite weekend of the year where local families

is a celebration of all things hot! There’s chilli aplenty to

come to Eastnor Castle to enjoy the annual treasure

try and buy, live music, bars, hot food, a children’s cookery

hunt and this year it’s all about extraordinary people!

school and cookery demonstrations. A huge highlight of

We have lots of fun events planned for this summer

the festival is the Chilli Eating Competition on the Valley

but we also want our visitors to enjoy the attractions

Lawn each afternoon, facilitated by the Clifton Chilli Club.

that are always here so this year we’ve introduced a

Sitting high on a stage above the crowds, contestants try

brand new Woodland Play Area which we hope the

their culinary nerves with increasingly hot chillies and the

children will enjoy playing in. This is our 127th year

last person standing wins the competition.

of opening and we always look to include something new each season to ensure our visitors have a great

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throughout the weekend.

Visitors

wishing

to

attend

the

Chilli

time while they are here”

Festival are urged to purchase their tickets

Every child taking part in the EGGstraordinary Easter

this year to avoid overcrowding and may

Hunt will receive a chocolate treat and there will be a

not be available on the day. Tickets are

draw at the end of each day when one lucky family will

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from

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competition

RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL RHS Malvern Spring Festival will return to the foot of the Malvern Hills at the

C

Three Counties Showground this May. elebrating the very best in gardening and

bountiful gardening knowledge in the Festival Theatre.

food, RHS Malvern brings to the fore the

The One Show’s Christine Walkden with share her

finest in stunning show gardens, nursery

practical advice and planting tips in the Get Going Get

displays,

food

Growing arena. Ben Faulks as Mr Bloom (Cbeebies)

producers, eclectic shopping and top tips from

will inspire budding gardeners to get green fingered

celebrity chefs and garden experts alike.

and Mark Diacono and Valentine Warner will host

local

and

international

Setting Spring off to a flying start, RHS Malvern Spring Festival marks the RHS event season. The Gardening

the Kitchen Garden Hub at the heart of the Food & Drink Pavilion.

Guru Alan Titchmarsh and National Treasure Mary

For

Berry head up the 2016 celebrity line up. BBC

Malvern Spring Festival and ticket prices,

Gardener’s World’s Carol Klein and Joe Swift rub

please

shoulders with other garden experts and share their

call 01684 584 924.

Competition

more visit

information

about

www.rhsmalvern.co.uk

RHS or

Answer:

For your chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Which Gardening Guru will be at the show?

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APRIL UNTIL Sunday 10th April Edwardian Holiday Trail Croft Castle Yarpole Near Leominster HR6 9PW Cost: Charges apply. £2 per trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk UNTIL Sunday 10th April Boots & Bonnets Trail Berrington Hall Berrnington HR6 0DW Cost: Charges apply. £2 per trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Until 24th april Seeds of Change Gallery@OMP Old Mayors Parlour 23 Church Street Hereford HR1 2lr Cost: free pr@oldmayorsparlour.co.uk Saturday 2nd The Importance of Being Earnest Market Theatre Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ Cost: £12 / £8 students www.themarkettheatre.com Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd Medieval Mayhem Brockhampton Estate Bringsty WR6 5TB Cost: £5 per child www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Sunday 3rd A Celebration of Motoring in Bromyard Bromyard Town Centre Bromyard Cost: free www.bromyardspeedfestival.co.uk

Michael’s Hospice Market Theatre Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ Cost: £10 www.themarkettheatre.com

Workshop – ‘Patterns are Letters & Letters are Pattern’ Weavers Gallery Church Lane Ledbury HR8 1DW Cost: £10 www.sharedperspectiveart.co.uk

Craft & Gift Fayre Kimbolton Village Hall A4112 Kimbolton Leominster HR6 0EJ Cost: free Tel: 01568 615988

Tuesday 5th Ludlow Jump Racing Ludlow Racecourse Bromfield Ludlow SY8 2BT Cost: £10-£21 www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk

Wednesday 13th BBC Radio 3’s Choral Evensong Hereford Cathedral 5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford HR1 2NG Cost: Free www.herefordcathedral.org

Wednesday 6th Giselle (Live Screening from the Royal Ballet) Market Theatre Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ Cost: £15 / £12.50 www.themarkettheatre.com Friday 8th WISH Pop Up Dorstone Front Room Dorstone Footpath Dorstone HR3 6AN Cost: free www.dorstonesfrontroom.org.uk Saturday 9th Concert in aid of St.

Friday 15th Swansea City Opera Presents La Bohème The Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford HR4 9JR Cost: £20-21 www.swanseacityopera.com Saturday 16th Annual Fritillary Day Lower House Farm Ledbury Road Tupsley HR1 1UT Cost: £5 www.herefordshirewt.org

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Kimbolton Nursery Group Charity Race Night Rankin Club Corn Square Leominster HR6 0RA Cost: £10 Tel: 01568 760520 Saturday 16th April - Sunday 1st May This Living Earth: fine art exhibition Leg of Mutton Fine art and craft gallery 17 Duke Street Kington HR5 3BL Cost: free Contact: 01544 231 563 Sunday 17th Wedding Fair Alexander Park Ledbury HR8 2RW Cost: free www.apresort.co.uk Monday 18th Dark Ages in Herefordshire Sutton St. Nicholas Village Hall Bayley Way Sutton St. Nicholas HR1 3SZ Cost: £3 www.suttonstnicholas.co.uk Tuesday 19th Ludlow Jump Racing Ludlow Racecourse Bromfield Ludlow SY8 2BT Cost: £10-£21 www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk

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Wednesday 20th WISH Pop Up St. Peter’s Centre St. Peter’s Church Church Road Peterchurch HR2 0RS Cost: Free Contact: 01432 383880 Leominster Historical Society Talk - Hodge: The Life and Hard Times of the Agricultural Labourer Grange Court Pinsley Road Leominster HR6 8NL Cost: members free, £3 on the door Contact: wpridie365@waitrose.com Friday 22nd A celebration of William Felton & William Shakespeare Hereford Cathedral 5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford HR1 2NG Cost: £10 Tel: 01432 374212 Ludlow – Tenbury – Leominster Spring Foraging Course The Temeside Inn A456 Little Hereford SY8 4AT Cost: £30 www.wildfooduk.com Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th Shropshire Kids Festival The Quarry Shrewsbury SY1 1JA Cost: £6 Children £1

Adults Under 1’s Free www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk Sunday 24th Forest Activities Festival The Speech House Hotel Grounds Coleford Road Forest of Dean GL16 7EL Cost: Adults £3 / Children £1 www.forestshowcase.org Wednesday 27th British Red Cross Great Spring Festival Garden Event Newport House Almley Nr. Eardisley HR6 3LL Cost: £7 www.redcross.org.uk/gardeningevent Thursday 28th The Plynlimon Project: Ecology and Wildlife Aymestrey Village Hall HR6 9SX Cost: £1.50 www.herefordshirewt.org Saturday 30th Emma Market Theatre Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ Cost: £12 / students £8 www.themarkettheatre.com Elgar’s - The Kingdom Hereford Cathedral 5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford HR1 2NG Cost: £10-£25 Tel: 01432 820813

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